The Primus (or Classic Primus) is a UL 437 rated pin-tumbler lock made by Schlage. It uses six pin-tumblers and a sidebar that requires finger pins to be raised and rotated properly. The Primus is functionally identical to the ASSA twin combi lock, but it does not include as many anti-lockpicking and key control mechanisms.
The Primus is an updated version of the Schlage Everest. The Schlage Everest Primus is an alternate version of the Primus that enhances key control capabilities
KEY SECURITY LEVELS
The Primus offers a variety of key security levels:
Level 1 - Commercially Exclusive
Distributors sell to end users via commercial locksmiths. All Level 1 keys have the same sidebar bitting code.[2]
Level 1+ - Wholesaler/Locksmith Exclusive
Locksmiths resell exclusive wholesaler sidebar bittings. Keys are stamped with unique locksmith ID numbers.
Level 2 - Contract Hardware Dealer Exclusive
Exclusivity limited to contract hardware dealers who sell directly to end users.
Level 3 - End User Exclusive
Exclusivity based on random assignment or the first 2 digits of a zip code.
Level 4 - End User Exclusive
Exclusivity based on time zone or nation.
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