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You should immediately change the combination of the electronic
lock from the factory default code. The lock instructions outline the
process to program a new electronic lock combination.
IMPORTANT: Record the combination you select, as the factory will
not have any record of the combination you choose. If you forget the
combination on your electronic lock there is no easy way to open the
safe, so please record the new combination in one or more secure
locations outside the safe.
You still must record the serial number of the safe with an electronic
lock as it will be required for any warranty or service needs.
l o s t C o m B i n a t i o n
You are strongly encouraged to keep a backup copy of your
combination in a hidden and secure location. To protect the safety of
your combination, we will not release combinations without a security
check. We do not maintain any ownership information on gun safes,
and combinations are tracked only by serial number. If you lose your
combination, we will only release it upon completion of a security
check process that requires your safe’s serial number and several other
steps. Your safe’s serial number is located on the upper right-hand
corner of the rear of the safe. There is a place to record this serial
number on the first page of this owner’s manual.
l o C k m a i n t e n a n C e
Your combination lock should not require any maintenance.
Do not spray or apply any lubrication to any lock parts. If your
dial is difficult to turn, there is a problem with the lock mechanism.
Lubrication will not solve the problem. Contact our warranty service
number for assistance (page 22).
Should your keylock stick or be difficult to turn, you can put a small
drop of light oil on the key before inserting it into the keyway.
5 Turn your safe handle clockwise to open the safe door.
IMPORTANT: If you miss any combination number by more than 1
dial mark your safe will not open. Make sure you are looking straight
down at the index marks. Make sure to align the numbers with the
center index line located at the 12 o’clock position. If the safe does
not open, try turning the safe handle firmly counterclockwise before
re-dialing the combination.
l o C k i n g t h e s a f e
1 Close the door with the locking bolts retracted.
2 Turn the safe handle counterclockwise (left) to extend the bolts
into the door frame after the door is closed.
3 Turn the combination dial counterclockwise (left) at least three
times to lock the bolts in place.
IMPORTANT: You must first close the door and then turn your safe
handle counterclockwise to extend the bolts before turning the dial to
properly lock the door in place. If the dial is turned while the door is
open and the bolts are extended (handle turned clockwise) the door
will be “locked open.” This is easily fixed by following the unlocking
procedure previously mentioned, immediately followed by the locking
procedure listed above.
To prevenT someone from inadverTenTly becoming locked inside
your safe, always keep your safe in a locked condiTion, even if
your valuables are noT inside. failure To do so could resulT in
serious injury or deaTh.
e l e C t r o n i C l o C k s
If your safe is equipped with a factory installed electronic lock,
instructions for the lock are inside the safe. No maintenance is
required for the electronic lock, other than changing the battery
by following the directions in the lock instructions.
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