Thumb Turn Euro Cylinder Front Door Lock Barrel 3 Star 5 Keys GreenteQ Orion

The Orion thumb turn from greenteQ is a high security 3 star TS007 Kitemark approved profile cylinder available from VBH, it comes with 5 Q-branded dimple keys as standard. It is a premium quality product that features effective protection against bumping, picking and drilling, as well as the snap and extract method and the 3 star rating achieved without the need to fit any supplementary security devices. The Orion comes in two finishes - bright nickel and brass with the external end clearly marked with the Kitemark and 3 TS007 stars to deter any 'would be' burglar.

The external side features a sacrificial break point to hamper attempts to gain entry by snapping and extracting the cylinder. Once this has broken away, the interlocking mechanism engages to prevent further damage to the cylinder. This achieves the security function, and the safety of those inside the building is assured as the interlock can be over-ridden by pushing in the button on the thumb-turn knob and rotating it 360°. Normal unlocking and exit can now take place.

Each Orion cylinder has a 10 year mechanical warranty. The cylinder must be registered online at qsecure.co.uk within 28 days for the warranty to be valid. When the cylinder is registered, it is also automatically protected by the proteQ10 anti-snap guarantee and should be registered for VBH’s Key Security Scheme. Under the Scheme, additional keys can only be purchased if the customer’s unique personal password is given. The password is set up when the cylinder is registered for its performance guarantee. This is an extra layer of security for the home owner proteQ10 guarantees that if a successful break in is achieved as a result of the Orion cylinder being snapped and then extracted, VBH will pay the homeowner £2000 in compensation. This is in addition to any protection offered by VBH’s Q-secure consumer security guarantee which will pay out up to £8000 in the event of a break in.

Features:

• TS007 Kitemark 3 star profile cylinder (KM591531)
• Protects against bumping, drilling, picking and snap & extract
• Supplied with 5 high security dimple keys
• Minimum 100,000 differs
• Online key registering to protect key cutting
• 10 Year mechanical warranty (register within 28 days of purchase with VBH)
• Suitable for UPVC, timber and composite doors

What's in the pack?

1 x GreenteQ Orion Thumb Turn Cylinder

5 x Keys

1 x proteQ10 guarantee card & information leaflet

2 x Fixing Screws

How do I measure an Orion door cylinder?

Please remember that one side of an Orion lock is dedicated external and the other internal; the internal side is the thumb turn side. Orion locks are clearly marked 'EXT' on the external side for easy fitting.

The easiest way to measure your old euro cylinder lock is to remove it from your door, taking note which end is external.

Measurement A (Internal, the thumb turn side): Measure from the internal side to the centre of the screw hole. A = 40mm

Measurement B (External): Measure from the external side to the centre of the screw hole. B = 50mm

The cylinder size you would need to order in this example case is 40mm Int (T/Turn Side) 50mm Ext

Is it true that fitting a lock cylinder with a thumbturn on the inside may affect my home insurance?

Yes, it pays to check with your insurer directly if they will accept the "keyless exit" function of a thumbturn cylinder. This is because insurers usually demand both sides of the door to be equally secure. If entry is gained through a small opening window for example, it would be easy for the burglar to remove large items though a door by unlocking the door from the inside, and not the point of entry. As a guide, thumbturn cylinders should only be used on fire exit doors in shared or sheltered accommodation.