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4 • Schlage • Everest full size cylinder service manual
Introduction
Introduction
Everest 29™ is the name given to a new family of patented
key products by Schlage. Everest 29 and Everest
®
products
are distinguished by the unique patented undercut groove
milled into the right side of the key blade.
Undercut groove
The first product in this family was the B family of small
format interchangeable core (SFIC) introduced in November
1998 to retrofit 7-pin Best® style IC products. Full sized
Everest C and D families followed shortly after. A different
service manual (MS-C75) is devoted to SFIC. Everest 29 was
introduced in August 2012 with a new undercut design that is
patent protected until 2029. Everest 29 R, S, and T families
are backward compatible with Everest B, C, and D keyways,
respectively.
This manual covers the Schlage Everest and Everest 29
cylinders, which are available in mortise, rim, key-in-knob and
key-in lever versions. The Everest cylinders are also available
in Schlage's 23-030 full size interchangeable core (FSIC).
Except for the keyway and special pin which checks for the lip
on the side of the key section, Everest cylinders are virtually
identical to Schlage Classic cylinders with the C keyway,
which have been around since 1935.
Locksmiths and users get the benefits of the new Everest 29
patent without the need to invest in new pin kits, key
machines or additional service equipment. However, a new
top vise jaw is needed for the Blue Punch to hold all Everest C
and Everest 29 S Family open key sections. A separate
section of this manual provides details on how to upgrade
the old Blue Punch.
Note: D Family and T Family restricted keys can be cut on a
different key bitting punch (40-099) because the top of the
key blade is not straight. Additionally, a different service
manual (MS-C75) is devote to SFIC products.
Larger key bow
Everest Everest 29
Undercut groove keyway and Everest logo on plug face
Everest Everest 29
Hole in cylinder shell for check pin