Honeywell 5005, Operations & Installation Manual

The batteries must be installed before using your safe. The battery compartment is located inside the 

safe on the lock cover panel.

Note:

If both green and red LED’s are on, it is an indicator that the batteries are weak and must be changed 

immediately. The User Code will not be erased if power is restored by replacing the batteries within 30 

minutes. After 30 minutes, the User Code will be erassed and will need to be reprogrammed. Weak or 

dead batteries should be replaced immediately and all 4 batteries should be changed. To replace the 

batteries please follow STEPS 1 - 3. Remember to always remove batteries from safe if not using for an 

extended period of time. If your batteries are completely dead and you cannot open the safe by using 

the digital keypad, use the override access key to open safe and access the battery compartment. The 

use of Non-alkaline or rechargeable batteries is NOT RECCOMMENDED.

1. Remove battery compartment cover and insert 4 “AA” batteries. Make sure that the  

batteries are installed in the correct direction with regard to polarity (+ and -). (Figure 1 & Figure 2).

2. Replace the battery cover (Figure 3).

3. Proceed to the “Testing Digital Lock” section on next page.

2

 INSTALL BATTERIES

OVERRIDE ACCESS KEY

Your safe is equipped with an override access key which allows immediate access in case you forget 

your user codes or the batteries need to be installed or replaced.
1. Remove override key cover with small screwdriver (Figure 1).

2. Insert the override access key into the lock until it stops (Figure 2).

3. With the key inserted turn counter clockwise to the left (Figure 3).

4. Turn knob clockwise to the right and pull safe door open (Figure 4).

5. Remove override access key and store it in a safe place away from the safe. Replace the  

  cover over the key lock and proceed to “Install Batteries”.

Figure 1

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 3

Figure 4