Low Or Dead Batteries / Testing Digital Lock - Honeywell 2605 Operations & Installation Manual

LOW OR DEAD BATTERIES
The battery level meter is located at the top of the keypad. You can check the battery level meter
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by pressing the key. If it is down to the last red LED on the left of the meter, it is an indicator that
the batteries are weak and must be changed immediately. The user code will not be erased if the
batteries become weak or are removed. Weak or dead batteries should be replaced immediately and
all 4 batteries should be changed. To replace the batteries please follow STEPS 1 - 3 on the previous
page. 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 RECOMMENDED.
TESTING DIGITAL LOCK
It is recommended that you test your safes locking system before closing the safe door. This can be
down by following the steps listed below.
1. Press and hold the lock release button on the inside edge of the safe door and while holding, turn
the handle downward clockwise to place the bolts in the locked position (Figure 1 and Figure 2).
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2. Press the key to activate the digital keypad (Figure 3).
Figure 1
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Note: Once the key is pressed, keypad back-light will turn on for 5 seconds. The keypad will
remain active for a period beyond the five seconds even when the back-light turns off. Once any
key is pressed, the back-light will come back on again.
3. Enter the preset factory code 159# into the keypad. If entered correctly, the green LED will light
and the lock will click. You have 5 seconds to turn the handle upwards counterclockwise placing
the bolts into the unlocked position.
Important: If the handle will not turn upwards after the green light comes on, first turn
the handle slightly back to the left until it stops, then turn upwards counterclockwise again
to open.
4. Press and hold the lock release button on the inside edge of the safe door and while holding, turn
the handle downwards clockwise to return the bolts to the locked position
5. Leave the safe door open and proceed to "Programming New User Code".
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