How it Works
The StashCan uses a Gravity Latch to control whether or not the top of the can may be unscrewed, or not, by interfering with the threads of the top cap.
By default, the Gravity Latch sits “up” in the can and blocks the top threads. Only if the correct combination is entered into the lock at the bottom of the can will the Gravity Latch be able to drop down, and therefore allow the top of the can to be unscrewed. The following illustration provides a partial cutaway showing the Gravity Latch in the up and down positions.
The Tumblers
Before attempting to assemble the lock, it is important to familiarize yourself with the Lock Disks and Key Disks used to program the lock and allow it to work. These disks are effectively the “tumblers” of the lock. The following diagram illustrates the disks so that you can identify each of them and ensure they are each used in the correct position and manner. This is for reference only. The lock assembly procedure is described as part of the StashCan Assembly instructions.
Setting the Lock Code (Combination)
Each of the three lock disks has 10 openings, each corresponding to numbers 0 through 9. By placing the Nub from the Key Disks into any of those openings you determine the combination code of the lock. Therefore, you can set your own code based on how you assemble the lock.
Each of the three Key Disks is slightly different but the principal is the same for each. Please review the following three illustrations to understand how the lock code is set. This is for reference only. The lock assembly procedure is described as part of the StashCan Assembly instructions.
