Vaultek LifePod Series Instruction Manual page 3

STEP TWO: Basic Operation
With the battery installed, you can now lock and unlock your
LifePod™. Unique to LifePod™ is a capacitive keypad. There are
no physical buttons, but each key can be pressed by touching
the keypad surface.
Locking
IMPORTANT Before locking your LifePod™, always be sure the
side compression latches are latched closed first. This will
ensure the locking mechanism engages properly.
Unlocking
IMPORTANT Do not undo the compression latches until the unit has been unlocked with the
correct master code first. Undoing the compression latches first may cause binding on the lock
mechanism and will not unlock.
First tap the lock pad to wake Enter the master code. (The default master code is 1-2-3-4).
the unit up (Fig D). When the When the code is correct, the status LED will turn GREEN and
keypad lights up, your the lock will disengage.
LifePod™ is awake and
Undo both side compression latches, and you can open the unit.
ready to accept the code.
TIP! Your LifePod™ can protect your belongings against the elements using the side compression
latches alone. For extra security, lock the unit with the lock pad as needed.
Quick Setup
D
To lock, simply press and hold
the lock pad for 2 seconds
(Fig D).
STEP THREE: Master Code Programming
First time users should change the default code as soon as
possible to prevent unauthorized access when using the lock.
TIP: Code Requirements
Your code can be a minimum of 4 digits, or as long as 8 digits.
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Two keys can not be pressed simultaneously.
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Programming a new code will overwrite your previous code.
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The PROGRAM button will not function when locked. Be sure
LifePod™ latch is in unlocked position.
First open the unit and tap the lock pad to wake the unit up
(Fig K). When the keypad lights up, your LifePod™ is awake and
ready for programming.
Press and hold the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds (Fig L) until
ALL keys (1-4) turn solid RED.
Enter your new code.
Enter your new code a second
time.
Press and hold the PROGRAM
Press and hold the PROGRAM
button a second time for 3
seconds (Fig L) until ALL keys button a third time for 3 seconds (Fig L). The status LED (Fig M)
(1-4) turn solid RED. will flash GREEN and LifePod™ will beep to confirm the code
change is successful.
K
M
L
Tip! Water will affect the
keypad performance. Wipe
away excess water and dry off
the keypad when opening for
best results and to prevent
unwanted water from entering
the storage compartment.
Quick Setup