I just received this and cant open the latch. How does it open.
1739707
Sorry I never had a problem it just opens Very easily return and get another love mine so organized now
1739708
I also have never had this issue. Pull up from the bottom of the latch. This flips the top up. I do really like this box. It fits a lot of tea in an organized manner!
1739709
I have a tea chest like this one and the latch just flips up in front. Just pull the bottom of the metal latch up.
1812166
There is no latch. The top just closes down on the unit. It opens about a little past 90 degrees.
275396
Insert key tab down, turn clockwise 3/4 turn. You should feel the mechanism release, then just pull open the loop.
1231003
Never had an issue with mine, Is it in upside down or the latch broken? When inserted the right way it just falls in and out.
1530712
Latch and handle both. But this one is cheap. I have already broken two of them and am looking for a better solution before buying a third.
1908510
It's a little tricky.sometimes I pulled forward on the lip and it opened. Haven't used it since last July.I'm going by memory. Turn and push key and button. Hope that helps
1565005
I find it very easy to open, right from the get go. You can even do it one handed. Slide the latch with your thumb and pull up on the gate. Then swing it open in either direction. It closes just as easily. Just put it back in place and let go.
866577
You didn't do anything wrong. All passage door latches need to rotate 90 degrees to open them. You'll get used to it.
892013
You will lift the small latch in the side of the main frame there are 2 pins. Squeeze those and it will open. It is designed much like a watch with a metal band. To close push in reverse and it will lock itself
2048670
This may depend on the unit you have. For the two I've opened they did not have any latches. It is best to have the unit off because the amount of suction created makes it nearly impossible to open. Mine is just a flap that opens on a piano hinge. Similar to a small door. There was no knob or anything so use your fingers or small blunt tool like a flat head screwdriver to break the initial seal created by months or years of suction and it opens freely. But most have a spring loaded door that closes automatically.
845300
It is not easy... especially the first time! Look for the "latched" part on the long edge. Kind of push in the one part and pry the other apart. Once it has been opened, it is a little easier the next time. Hope this helps a little. I'm sorry I don't know how to be more specific in writing.
1901089
The latch is on the top left side of the door, just below the curved part. Pull latch up to open. When closing, hold latch up and release when door is in closed position.
1971683
Mine just arrived and the keys were absolutely locked inside the box. The latch rests up against a piece of sheet metal to hold it shut. I applied the universal solution to every situation: Force. Pulled it apart; the metal inside barely deflected; I bent it back. Still, how the heck could this happen?
1115543
I was able to do it and I'm no handy man. I watched a youtube video on how to change a latch. Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRuOxDnP5gE
10824
When you put the code in and open it do not release the latch. If you do you must put your code in again to get it to close and lock right.
1979929
Just pull on the handle to open it. It doesn't lock closed....it only locks open and you press the button to close the handle.
1833670
Sounds like the lock mechanism might be bent. Once it's open it should spring open and stay open until you squeeze it closed and put the lock in place to hold it closed. Are you running your hand or glove over the lock lever forcing it to close and lock when squeezing?