Q. Can you just replace the gearbox to repair a Hoppe HLS-9000 lock?
A. Yes, If the lock is the current version, You may only need a replacement gearbox. The current Hoppe multipoint locks have what is called a “dead Latch” or “mis-handling device wedge”, between the latch and the deadbolt. Your existing lock that you are replacing must be equipped with one of these. Older lock versions missing this device, will not accommodate a new Hoppe gearbox on the lock strip faceplate. The entire lock gear body must be replaced.
Q. Is it very difficult to install the replacement gearbox on a Hoppe Lock?
A. No, There are only 2 screws to remove to replace the gearbox. Once you remove the handle set and lock gear, there are two machine screws that attach the gearbox to the lock strip faceplate. Remove the screws and attach you new gearbox, making sure that the lock shift rail is connected to the tranfer bar on the back side of the lock strip faceplate.
Q. Does a replacement Hoppe gearbox work on an automatic tongue lock?
A. No, We only have replacement gearboxes for manual Hoppe Locks. Hoppe HLS-9000 manually operated gearboxes will not work on a Hoppe Automatic engaging lock. The lock strip faceplate does not have a cutout for a mis-handling device wedge, nor will it engage when the door is closed. Manual locks engage the locking points when the lever handle is lifted upwards.
Q. Do you know of any locksmiths that repair Hoppe multipoint locks near Fair Garden, Tennessee, or anywhere close to Sevier county?
A. No, but if you find a local Fair Garden locksmith that is will to do the work, we can help them out with taking all the correct measurements, ordering the correct lock and answering any questions needed to replace the lock. We have a collection of instructional forms and videos that help make the task much easier. A good handyman or a mechanically inclined homeowner should be able to perform the repair.
Q. Do you have Caradco 4101341 multipoint locks for both panels in a double French door?
A. Yes, The Caradco 4101341 type lock is available for the active and passive door panels. The actual lock body is 41 inches and separates approximately 10 inches up from the bottom and about 62 inches from the bottom of the door panel. The upper and lower shoot bolt extensions do not need to be replaced. Top and bottom shoot bolt extensions rarely ever need replacement.