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August 31, 2026 5 min read
Installation and programming quick reference for the Yale Real Living™ Key Free Touchscreen Deadbolt (Model T1L) with Z-Wave®.
Installation and programming quick reference for the Yale Real Living™ Key Free Touchscreen Deadbolt (Model T1L) with Z-Wave®. This manual is a fully illustrated, diagram-only guide; the images below and the downloadable PDF walk through every installation step. This page summarizes the parts, install sequence, programming codes, and troubleshooting for quick lookup.
The Master PIN code must be created before any further programming. Max user codes = 100.
Enter PIN, press ✓ ("Unlock").
Resetting erases all user codes (including the Master PIN code) and restores all programming to factory defaults.
After a reset, creating the Master Code is the only option available and must be done before any other programming. After setting the Master Code, press any key to complete handing of the lock.
Put your network controller into enrollment or exclusion mode first. Enroll/remove either through the touchscreen (Menu 7, see Programming Menu below) or via the wireless button on the interior unit.
Enter the 4-8 digit Master PIN code followed by ⚙, then enter the menu digit for the desired function followed by ⚙. Default settings shown in bold.
| Setting | Factory Default |
|---|---|
| Master PIN Code | Registration required |
| Automatic Re-lock | Disabled |
| One Touch Locking | Enabled |
| Audio | Enabled |
| Automatic Re-lock Time | 30 seconds |
| Wrong Code Entry Limit | 5 times |
| Shutdown Time | 60 seconds |
| Symptom | Suggested Action |
|---|---|
| Lock does not respond, door open/accessible | Check each touchscreen key responds; check battery polarity and condition; check cable is fully connected and not pinched. |
| Lock does not respond, door locked/inaccessible | Batteries may be dead — apply 9V battery to terminals below the touchscreen for backup power. |
| Code accepted (chime) but door won't open | Check for another locking device on the door, foreign objects in door gaps, and that the cable is firmly connected to the PC board. |
| Won't automatically re-lock | Check Auto Re-lock is enabled; replace batteries if low-battery indicator is lit. |
| PIN codes won't register | Codes must be 4-8 digits, unique per user, entered within 20 seconds; ✓ and ⚙ cannot be part of a PIN; contact the Master user for code management. |
| Beeps + flashes red 7 times, won't unlock | All Code Lockout Mode is enabled — only the Master can disable it. |
| No sound on operation | Enable Audio Mode (Menu 4). |
| Intermittent RED flashes | Low battery indicator — replace all 4 AA batteries. |
| Beeps + touchscreen flashes 3 times | Code entered incorrectly/incompletely — re-enter and press ✓. |
Note: When batteries are replaced, network-connected locks have a real-time clock that resets — verify date/time, especially around Daylight Saving Time changes.
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