Carbine Shackle Mounted Key Safe - Button Combination (Large)
The Carbine CKS-SH-BUT-L is a large shackle mounted key safe with a 10-button mechanical combination. It combines the portability of a shackle-mounted format with the speed and flexibility of a push-button code - making it the most versatile mechanical option in the Carbine shackle range for situations where codes change frequently or where fast, single-handed access matters.
The integrated 9.5 mm shackle attaches to gates, fence rails, handrails, pipes, or any suitable anchor point without drilling. The 10-button combination uses a Setting Key mechanism to define which buttons form the code, allowing a wide variety of unique sequences. No combination is set at the factory - the unit ships with the Opening Lever functional from the outset, ready for the user to set their first code on site. This is a fully mechanical product with no batteries and no electronics.
The shackle-mounted button model is the portable counterpart to the wall-mounted CKS-W-BUT-L. Where the wall model is the right choice for a permanent outdoor location, the CKS-SH-BUT-L suits temporary installations, rental properties, and sites where drilling is not permitted. For guidance on how to choose the right key safe format, see our overview of mechanical key safe technology.
Key Features
- 10-button mechanical combination (digits 0-9) - no batteries required.
- Integrated 9.5 mm shackle with Release Lever - attaches to gates, rails, fences without drilling.
- Large internal storage cavity - suits multiple keys or key fobs.
- User-resettable via included Setting Key - no combination set at factory.
- Clear Button clears an incorrectly entered code before re-entry.
- Portable and relocatable - no permanent installation required.
- Fully mechanical - no batteries, no electronics, no connectivity.
What's In The Box
- 1 x Carbine CKS-SH-BUT-L shackle mounted key safe body
- Integrated 9.5 mm shackle
- Setting Key (for combination programming)
- Product instructions
Specifications
Suitable Uses
- Gate and fence rail mounting where drilling or permanent fixings are not permitted.
- Short-stay and holiday rentals where codes change frequently between guests - see our Airbnb access setup checklist.
- Trade and service access where a code needs to be changed quickly between different tradespeople.
- Rental properties, strata buildings, and leased sites where wall mounting is not permitted.
- Any application where fast button-press access and frequent re-coding are priorities over a fixed dial combination.
Available Finish Options
Grey
(This Product)
CKS-SH-BUT-L
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance.
Carbine Key Safe Range
Shackle Mounted Models
Wall Mounted Models
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The CKS-SH-BUT-L is fully mechanical. The 10-button combination and shackle mechanism operate with no battery, no electronics, and no power connection.
The CKS-SH-BUT-L ships with no combination set. To set your first code: open the Front Door, remove the Setting Key from inside, choose your combination and write it down, then use the Setting Key to turn the yellow dial behind each chosen button 180 degrees so the arrow points away from you. Return to the Front Door, test your combination, then return the Setting Key to its original position. Full illustrated steps are in the Brochure tab. Keep the Setting Key somewhere safe - you will need it to change the combination in future.
Open the key safe first. To release the shackle, pull the Release Lever towards you and pull out the shackle, then affix it to your chosen anchor point - a gate rail, fence post, or handrail. To close: hold the Release Lever towards you, relocate the shackle into the lock housing, then release the lever. No tools are required.
The Clear Button clears any buttons you have already pressed during a code entry attempt, allowing you to start again without opening the safe or triggering any lockout. It is useful when you make an error mid-entry. Pull the Clear Button before re-entering your combination from the beginning.
Button combinations are faster to operate single-handed, which is an advantage when you are holding a gate open or managing equipment. They also support more varied code sequences than a 4-digit dial. The CKS-SH-DI-L (dial model) is the simpler choice for a fixed code in a lit location; the button model is better suited to frequent code changes and fast access. If low-light access is the primary concern, the CKS-SH-DI-LED-L adds LED dials.
Additional Information
The 10-button format is preferred by property managers and short-stay hosts who change codes frequently. Unlike a dial, a button combination can be re-coded in a few minutes once you are familiar with the Setting Key process - no need to visit a locksmith or reset electronically. It is also one of the quickest mechanical access methods in low-light conditions, since each button has a distinct raised profile that can be located by touch. See our overview of key safe options for Airbnb hosts for broader context.
The CKS-SH-BUT-L and CKS-W-BUT-L use the same 10-button mechanism and Setting Key reset process. The wall model is the right choice for a permanent outdoor installation where the safe stays in one place. The shackle model is the right choice when you need portability, when you cannot drill, or when the safe may need to be moved or removed. Mount the shackle to a fixed, robust anchor point - a steel gate rail or solid post rather than a lightweight fence paling - to maximise physical security.
The CKS-SH-BUT-L is designed for outdoor and semi-exposed use. Carbine's instructions recommend mounting in a discrete location away from direct line of sight - a porch, garage entry, or gate recess. Where possible, choose a position that avoids direct driving rain to extend the service life of the button mechanism. For guidance on maintaining outdoor key safes in coastal or exposed locations, see our notes on coastal key safe maintenance.
Carbine products are backed by Davcor Group Pty Ltd, the Australian manufacturer and owner of the Carbine brand, distributed locally through Lock and Key Co. Warranty periods vary by product category:
- Up to 15 years — mechanical hardware, door hardware, cabinet furniture, utility and window locks
- 10 years — padlocks and mechanical digital locks
- 5 years — cylinders and keys
- 12 months — electronic and digital locks, locksmith tools and supplies
Carbine Key Safe Range
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What's in the Box - Carbine CKS-SH-BUT-L
- 1 x Carbine CKS-SH-BUT-L shackle mounted key safe body
- Integrated 9.5 mm removable shackle
- Setting Key (yellow - for combination programming)
- Product instructions
Carbine CKS-SH-BUT-L - Instructions & Product Brochure
Carbine Warranty
Carbine is a flagship brand of Davcor Group Pty Ltd (ABN 95 003 562 598) — an Australian manufacturer, designer, and wholesale distributor of residential and commercial locking hardware. Engineered in collaboration with working locksmiths, Carbine products focus on high security, versatility, and ease of installation.
Davcor distributes Carbine through seven specialist divisions, including Lock and Key Co. — Davcor’s dedicated trade distribution arm supplying locksmiths and the security industry across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Whether you purchased your Carbine product through Lock and Key Co., another trade channel, or directly through us, the same Davcor warranty applies.
All Carbine products are guaranteed by Davcor Group Pty Ltd to be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of original purchase, for the period applicable to the specific product category (refer to the Warranty Period table below). This warranty covers replacement of product only.
Warranty Summary
Warranty Periods by Product Category
Source: Davcor Warranty Against Defects — Appendix A. Warranty period runs from the date of original purchase.
How to Make a Claim
- Contact Terry’s Tradies Pty Ltd (the place of purchase) in writing as soon as the defect becomes apparent — and no later than 14 days after the end of the applicable warranty period.
- Include in your written claim: a description of the defect, the date of supply, your contact details, and satisfactory proof of purchase.
- Do not return the product until a return authorisation number has been issued by Davcor. If return is required, the product must be in its original, complete, and saleable packaging.
- Davcor will test and assess the product. No claim is valid unless Davcor has confirmed a defect is present.
- Once a valid claim is confirmed, Davcor will — at its discretion — repair the defect, replace the product, or supply an equivalent product. If repair or replacement cannot be completed within a reasonable time, you may request a full refund, provided the product has been returned.
Delivery inspection: If you believe a product is defective or incorrectly supplied at the time of delivery, telephone notice must be given within 72 hours of receipt, with written notice (including full particulars) within 14 days of the invoice date.
Exclusions
Australian Consumer Law
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure, and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The Carbine/Davcor express warranty operates alongside and in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
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