Sentrysafe Fire-Safe Manual

Mechanical Combination Lock

NOTE:

• Store combination (and keys if equipped) in a secure location (other than in the safe).
• Combination can not be changed.

Preparing your safe for first time use

1. Ensure any shipping screws have been removed. Located on the inside of the door.
   
   NOTE: Your unit may or may not have a shipping screw.
   • DO NOT RETURN! Questions or concerns, call us at 1-800-828-1438.
2. Find your combination on the back of this owner's manual.
   
   FOR DUAL KEY/COMBINATION LOCKS ONLY
   Keys are located inside your safe. Be sure to remove them before locking your safe.

Test your combination several times before putting valuables inside.

Unlocking your safe

1. FOR DUAL KEY/COMBINATION LOCKS ONLY, insert key into the lock, turn to the 'unlocked' position, then remove the key. This is a secondary locking feature not an override key.
   
2. Rotate dial to '0', then rotate right (clockwise) passing '0' three times, continue rotating until you reach the first number in your combination.
   
3. Rotate dial to the left (counterclockwise). Go PAST the second number of your combination ONCE and stop the SECOND time the dial reaches the number.
   
4. Rotate the dial to the right (clockwise), stop when you reach the third number in your combination.
   
5. Rotate the handle downward to open the door. This may take a limited amount of force if you have a water-resistant safe.
   

NOTE:

• Make sure the handle is rotated all the way up in the horizontal position before unlocking the safe.
• If the door does not open easily, repeat steps 1-5.
• If you exert too much force on the handle, the handle will move without moving the bolts. If this happens, you will hear a 'click.' DO NOT be alarmed. This feature is designed to protect the bolts from being overpowered by force. If this occurs, simply exert force in the opposite direction (lifting up) until the handles 'clicks' back into place and repeat steps 1-5 to open your safe.

Locking your safe

1. Close the door and pull the handle upward until the handle is horizontal.
   For water-resistant units, additional pressure to the front, left side of the door may need to be applied prior to rotating the handle.
   
2. Spin the dial at least 2x to the right (clockwise).
   
3. FOR DUAL KEY/COMBINATION LOCKS ONLY, insert key into the lock, turn to the 'locked' position, then remove the key.
   

Programmable Electronic Lock

NOTE:

• Store code (and keys if equipped) in a secure location (other than in the safe).

Preparing your safe for first time use

1. Ensure any shipping screws have been removed. Located on the inside of the door.
   
   NOTE: Your unit may or may not have a shipping screw.
   • DO NOT RETURN! Questions or concerns, call us at 1-800-828-1438.
2. 1. Slide out the battery drawer on the side of the keypad.
   2. Insert 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
      NOTE: Do not use rechargeable batteries or any other type of non-alkaline battery. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline and standard batteries.
   3. Slide battery drawer back into keypad.
3. Find your code on the back of this owner's manual.
   
   FOR DUAL KEY/COMBINATION LOCKS ONLY
   Keys are located inside your safe. Be sure to remove them before locking your safe.

Test your code several times before putting valuables inside.

Unlocking your safe

1. FOR DUAL KEY/ELECTRONIC LOCKS ONLY, insert key into the lock, turn to the 'unlocked' position to open the safe, then remove the key.
   
   This is a secondary locking feature not an override key.
2. 
   
   1. Enter the 5 digit factory code found on the back of the owner's manual.
      NOTE: You may have to lift the handle while entering the combination.
   2. A green light will indicate the code is correct. You will have 4 seconds to turn the handle to unlock your safe.
3. Rotate the handle downward to open the door.
   This may take a limited amount of force if you have a waterresistant safe.
   

NOTE:

• Make sure the handle is rotated all the way up in the horizontal position before unlocking the safe.
• If you exert too much force on the handle, the handle will move without moving the bolts. If not when this happens, you will hear a 'click.' DO NOT be alarmed. This feature is designed to protect the bolts from being over powered by force. If this occurs, simply exert force in the opposite direction (lifting up) until the handles 'clicks' back into place and repeat steps 1-3 to open your safe.
• Delay mode will occur if three consecutive invalid entries have been tried. Red LED will blink on and off to let you know the safe is in delay mode. This will cause the system to shutdown for two minutes. DO NOT remove the batteries to restart the system it will only increase the length of time for the system shutdown.

Locking your safe

1. Close the door and pull the handle upward until the handle is horizontal.
   
   For water-resistant units, additional pressure to the front, left side of the door may need to be applied prior to rotating the handle.
2. FOR DUAL KEY/ELECTRONIC LOCKS ONLY, insert key into the lock, turn to the 'locked' position, then remove the key.
   
   NOTE: If your safe does not appear to be working properly, please check to make sure you are using NEW alkaline batteries before contacting SentrySafe Customer Service.

Programmable Electronic Lock

Programming information

Three code options:

Factory code:
The safe will ALWAYS unlock using this 5 digit code (found on the back of the owner's manual). This code cannot be deleted.

User code:
A 5 digit programmable code of your choosing that can be changed or deleted.

Secondary code:
A second 5 digit programmable code of your choosing that can be changed or deleted. Can only be programmed after a user code has been activated.

NOTE:

• The "C" key is a clear key. This can be used at anytime to clear the system and return to standby mode – unless you are in delay mode (3 consecutive invalid entries).
• The 5 digit factory code cannot be deleted. However, you may add and delete additional codes.

This safe can store up to three codes at one time. One factory code and two additional programmable codes.

To ADD a user code:

1. Press the "P" key.
2. Enter the 5 digit factory code found on the back of your owner's manual.
3. The light will flash green and then you will have five seconds to enter your own personal 5 digit user code.

To DELETE a user code:

1. Press the "P" key.
2. Enter the 5 digit factory code.
3. Enter 0,0,0,0,0.

NOTE:

• The electronic lock will NOT indicate that it has deleted the user code – please test the code to make sure it has been deleted.

Programming the secondary code

To ADD a secondary code:

1. Press the "P" key two times.
2. Enter the 5 digit user code previously programmed.
3. The light will flash green and then you will have five seconds to enter your own personal 5 digit secondary code.

To DELETE a secondary code:

1. Press the "P" key two times.
2. Enter the 5 digit user code.
3. Enter 0,0,0,0,0.

NOTE:

• The electronic lock will NOT indicate that it has deleted the secondary code – please test the code to make sure it has been deleted.

How to operate the light

The safe you have purchased may include a light. This is a long-lasting LED light. Not all safes include a light.

The batteries that operate the keypad are the same batteries that operate the light. If the light in your unit does not turn on, please change your batteries.

The light will turn on every time you enter your code and will remain on for 30 seconds. The light duration has three options – off, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds.

To turn the light off:

1. Press the "0" button.
2. Press the "P" button.
3. Press the "3" button.

To turn the light on for 30 seconds:

1. Press the "0" button.
2. Press the "P" button.
3. Press the "4" button.

To turn the light on for 60 seconds:

1. Press the "0" button.
2. Press the "P" button.
3. Press the "5" button.

NOTE:

• If the light duration is 60 seconds, the battery life will be reduced at a faster rate.

Operating Sound Features

For Programmable Electronic Lock Only
The tones of the key pad may be turned on and off depending on user preference.

Turn sound off:

1. Press "O".
2. Press "P" key.
3. Press "1".

Turn sound on:

1. Press "O".
2. Press "P" key.
3. Press "2".

Bolting Down Your Safe

Bolt-down instructions

NOTICE
Product is not water resistant once it is bolted down. The ETL verified water resistance claim applies to product prior to the application of a bolt-down kit.

Bolt-down kit contents (in select models only):

• 2 lag screws
• 2 washers
• 2 masonry anchors

Tools needed to bolt safe to the floor:

• Drill
• Wrench
• 7⁄16" (11 mm) drill bit – for drilling into the safe
• 9⁄32" (7.2 mm) drill bit – for drilling into a wood floor
• 3⁄8" (9.5 mm) drill bit – for drilling into a masonry floor

• DO NOT drill from any location inside the safe.
• DO NOT bolt through the walls.

1. Tip the safe onto its right side (door hinges horizontal with the floor).
2. Unlock the safe and open the door. Look to the bottom of the safe for two indentations on the feet in opposite corners. Using the 7⁄16" (11 mm) bit; drill a hole through each indentation perpendicular to the bottom of the safe. DO NOT drill from any location inside the safe.
   
3. Tip the safe upright, place the safe in the desired location and open the door.
4. Use a screw or pencil to mark the floor through both holes.
   
5. Move the safe aside to clear both marked spots for drilling.
6. Drill into the floor:
   
   1. For wood: Using the 9⁄32" drill bit, drill a hole 2 1⁄2 " (64 mm) deep in each marked spot.
   2. For masonry: Using the 3⁄8" drill bit, drill a hole 2 1⁄2" (64 mm) deep in each marked spot. Install a masonry anchor in each hole.
7. Replace the safe in the desired position, with the holes in the safe aligned with those in the floor.
8. Securing the safe:
   1. For wood: Pass each lag screw through a washer, then through the safe and into a hole. Tighten with the wrench.
      
   2. For masonry: Pass each lag screw through a washer, then through the safe and into a masonry anchor. Tighten with the wrench. Place masonry anchors into the holes in the floor.
      

NOTE:

• The safe should not be bolted to a wall, this will compromise the fire rating. Drill holes through the feet only. DO NOT drill through the back or sides.
• Bolting/unbolting the unit is at the consumer's expense and discretion.
• SentrySafe is not responsible for any costs incurred if the unit is to be replaced.

Not all SentrySafe products come with a bolt-down kit.
Please go to www.sentrysafe.com to learn more about the recommended hardware for your safe.

Troubleshooting

Videos

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Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.sentrysafe.com
• Log In | Register My Safe
• Master Lock® Official Site | Padlocks & Security Products

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