IF YOUR SAFE
HAS AN MECHANICAL COMBINATION LOCK PLEASE REVIEW SECTIONS
1 THROUGH 6. 1.
ABOUT THE LOCK
Your gun safe is equipped with an Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) Listed Group 2, three-tumbler combination lock. To
obtain the level of security required for a gun safe, the lock
is engineered and manufactured to very exact tolerances.
While it will perform perfectly through normal use, it is
very intolerant of abuse.
Note: The most common abuse of the lock is spinning the
dial with a rapid motion. Turn the dial at a slow to moderate
speed.
Note: Your gun safe has a factory set combination. No two gun safes
have the same combination. If you wish to change your combination,
contact a local safe technician. Specialized tools and knowledge
are required to change the combination.
WARNING: Never lubricate the lock or dial with
any type of lubricant. They are lubricated at the factory
and with normal use will never require lubrication
2. ABOUT THE DIAL
The dial is a device that simply drives the lock. Your gun safe
is equipped with a top read dial. The dial is graduated
in one (1) number increments from zero (0) to ninety-nine
(99). At the top of the dial ring are two index marks. The
one located at the twelve o’clock position is the
dialing index and will be used to align the numbers on the
dial when dialing your combination. The other index mark
(at approximately 11 o’clock) is the changing index
and is used when setting the combination at the factory.
As the end user of the gun safe, you will not use this mark.
3. ABOUT THE KEY LOCKING DIAL (
If your gun safe has a key-lock feature, please read below.)
Your gun safe features a key lock in the dial that allows you
to lock your dial in a single position to prevent unauthorized
tampering. To engage the lock… rotate the dial (left
or right) until the number zero (0) and the dialing index
(12 o’clock position) are aligned, insert the key
and while holding the dial at zero (0), turn the key counter-clockwise
180 degrees of rotation to engage the lock. When the dial
is locked, it is normal for your dial to have 2 to 3 numbers
of travel to the left and right of the zero (0).
To open the gun safe, you simply insert the key and while holding
the dial, rotate the key clockwise 180 degrees of rotation
to unlock and then remove the key. The lock is now read
to be dialed open.
4. DIALING THE COMBINATION
Each gun safe comes with a factory set combination. For security
reasons no two gun safes have the same combination. For the
purpose of these dialing instructions, we will assume the
combination is:
1st number: 20
2nd number: 40
3rd number: 60
(Please see the included combination card for your combination)
Note: When dialing, if you pass your desired number, you
cannot back up the dial. This will get the tumbler mechanism
out of sequence and the lock will not open. If you encounter
this situation, simply start over.
PROCEDURE: Use fingertip pressure only to turn
dial.
Step 1: Rotate the dial at a slow speed to the
left (counter-clockwise) five (5) revolutions and stop on
the first number (20).
Step 2: Rotate the dial slowly to the right (clockwise).
Pass the second number (40) once, continue turning the dial,
pass the (40) again, continue turning and stop the dial
when you come to (40) the third time.
Step 3: Rotate the dial to the left (counter-clockwise)
and pass the third number (60) once and stop on (60) the
second time.
Step 4: Rotate the dial to the right (clockwise).
When the dial comes approximately to the number 97, you
will begin to feel a slight resistance in the dial. This
indicates the tumblers are properly aligned. Continue turning
the dial to approximately number 87 or until the dial stops
moving. The lock is now open.
WARNING: Never force the dial in any way. Severe
damage to the lock and dial could occur if forced. Use fingertip
pressure only.
5. OPENING THE SAFE DOOR
After dialing open the lock, rotate the safe handle to the
right (clockwise) approximately 90 degrees. This action
retracts the locking bolts, which in turn allows you to
swing open the door. The door hinge mechanism will allow
the door to travel 180 degrees for maximum access to the
gun safe.
WARNING: Do not allow the gun safe door to
swing into the body of the gun safe, since this could damage
the paint finish.
6. LOCKING THE SAFE
After closing the door and engaging the locking bolts, rotate
the dial to the left (counter-clockwise) several revolutions
to lock the lock. Next, rotate the dial to zero (0), insert
the key and rotate the key to the left 180 degrees of rotation.
Remove the key. Your gun safe is now locked.
WARNING: Once the door is closed and in
the locked position, you will have to spin the dial to clear
the combination. If this is not done the lock will remain
in the opened position.
Note: For mechanical lock trouble shooting, please refer
to page 12.
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IF
YOUR SAFE HAS AN ELECTRONIC LOCK PLEASE REVIEW SECTIONS
7 THROUGH 14.
7. ABOUT THE ELECTRONIC LOCK
The electronic lock on your gun safe provides you with the same
high
degree of security as the mechanical lock but with more
user friendly features. First, you can select and program
into the lock your choice of an alphanumeric combination
and you can change it as often as you desire.
You do not have to go through a complex dialing procedure
to enter in your combination, you simply enter your 6-digit
combination and open the gun safe. When you close the door and
rotate the handle, the gun safe is automatically locked.
Electronic locks, like mechanical locks do not stand up
well to abuse. When abused, both types of locks make the
assumption that someone is trying to forcibly enter the
gun safe and initiate their internal safeguards, which causes
them not to open. Also, electronic locks are basically like
a computer, they work very well when the exact input commands
are made, and will not work at all if the incorrect input
commands are made.
8. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT
THE ELECTRONIC LOCK
There are several basics your must learn to understand the
correct operation of your lock.
1. The input pad has 12 alphanumeric “keys”
which are used to make all commands to the lock, which is
located on the backside of the gun safe door. These “keys”
are membrane switches and are to be operated with the tip
of your finger only. Do not use anything other than your
fingertips to operate the keys.
2. You will use the alphanumeric keys numbered 1 though
0. the “star” and “pound” keys are
inoperable and have no function.
3. The lock is powered by a 9 volt Duracell or Energizer
Alkaline battery which is located on the back of they keypad.
We recommend that you change your battery annually. Use
only an Alkaline battery. The lock will not operate properly
using batteries with clever marketing terms as “heavy
duty” or “super duty”.
Note: For instructions on how to change the battery, please
refer to section 12.
4. Do not remove the panel on the back of the door of the
gun safe. You could cause damage to the locking mechanism and/or
your lock, which will void the warranty of your gun safe.
5. You will get audio-visual feedback each time you push
a key. At each keystroke, you will hear a single “beep”
and a red LED in the lower right hand area of the input
pad will flash once. You will also get 2 beeps and flashes
when you correctly enter your combination:
Example: Suppose your combination is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
Keystroke # 1: 1 beep and LED flashes once.
Keystroke # 2: 1 beep and LED flashes once.
Keystroke # 3: 1 beep and LED flashes once.
Keystroke # 4: 1 beep and LED flashes once.
Keystroke # 5: 1 beep and LED flashes once.
Keystroke # 6: 2 beeps and LED flashes twice
6. When you get the double beep and two flashes of the LED,
the lock is telling you that you have entered the correct
combination and it is unlocked. You can now turn the door
handle and open the gun safe.
7. You can choose your own alphanumeric combination and
program it into the lock. You must use 6 numbers or letters
or a combination of numbers and letters; whichever is best
for you to remember. For obvious reasons, the lock will
not accept a combination such as 5-5-5-5-5-5 or any other
successions of the same number.
9. OPERATING THE LOCK FOR THE FIRST
TIME
Enter the factory combination: 1-2-3-4-5-6.
Note: After getting the 2 beeps and 2 LED flashes you have
approximately 4 seconds to open the gun safe. If you have not
opened that gun safe in the amount of time, the lock will automatically
return to the locked position.
Open the gun safe door by rotating the handle to the right (clockwise)
approximately 90 degrees. This action retracts the locking
bolts, which in turn allows you to swing open the door.
10.
CHANGING IN THE COMBINATION
We recommend that you change your combination before you
begin using your new gun safe. It is a simple process but must
be executed exactly. First, select a six- (6) digit combination
that you can easily remember and then follow the instructions
below:
1. Enter your existing combination and open the door, with
the locking bolts extended. THE DOOR SHOULD ALWAYS BE OPEN
WHEN YOU ARE CHANGING COMBINATIONS.
2. Enter in six- (6) zeros. This will put you in the programming
mode.
3. Enter in your existing six- (6) digit combination.
4. Enter your new six- (6) digit combination.
5. Enter your new six- (6) digit combination again.
6. Wait approximately 10 seconds, and then enter your new
combination.
7. If the procedure was executed properly, you will be able
to rotate the handle.
8. If the gun safe will not open, the procedure was incorrectly
done and the combination is still your existing combination
in Step 3. Leave the door open and begin with Step 2.
11. INVALID COMBINATION FEATURE:
Your electronic lock has a feature, which prevents someone
from randomly entering combinations and attempting to open
your gun safe. When this is attempted, after an incorrect combination
is entered four (4) times, the lock will automatically shut
down for approximately 5 minutes. At the end of five minutes,
the lock will automatically power up and will accept combinations.
If the next combination that is entered is not the correct
combination, the lock will immediately shut down for another
5 minutes. It will continue this until the correct combination
is entered. When the lock is shut down in the invalid combination
mode; the red LED will flash approximately every 5 seconds.
You will not be able to enter another combination until
the LED is no longer flashing.
12. CHANGING THE LOCK BATTERY
Safe door should be opened and remain open throughout the
battery changing procedure. The battery is located on the
back of the keypad. To change the battery, simply cup your
hands up underneath the keypad and push up. This will disengage
your keypad from the door and allow access to the battery
in the rear of the keypad. It is recommend that you use
a Duracell or Energizer Alkaline battery. After installing
a new battery, line up the keypad to the keypad mounting
screws on the door and push down to snap into place. With
the door open, extend the locking bolts by rotating the
safe handle counter-clockwise approximately 90 degrees.
Enter existing combination to verify proper operation. When
finished with procedure, close gun safe door and resume normal
operation of the gun safe.
Note: The combination of your gun safe is stored in “nonvolatile
memory”. Simply, this means that if your battery goes
dead, your combination is still retained in the electronics
of the lock. Your gun safe could literally sit for years without
battery power and your combination would be retained. You
would simply install a new battery, enter your combination,
and open gun safe.
13. CLOSING THE SAFE DOOR
WARNING: Make sure the door is clear of
your hands and fingers before shutting the door. An injury
could occur. Grasp the gun safe handle and make sure the locking
bolts are retracted. Hold slight right (clockwise) pressure
on the handle and gently close door.
Note: If locking bolts are not fully retracted when you
are closing the door, the locking bolts may contact and
damage the paint finish. Rotate handle to the left (counter-clockwise)
and locking bolts will engage.
14. LOCKING THE SAFE WITH AN ELECTRONIC
LOCK
After closing the door and rotating the handle to engage
the locking bolts, the gun safe is automatically locked. No
further action is required.
If your keypad beeps twice after entering your six-digit
combination but does not open, this could indicate that
your battery does not have enough power in it to properly
operate the lock. Install a new 9-Volt Duracell or Energizer
Alkaline battery and enter your combination again. If your
keypad beeps three times after entering your combination,
the combination has been changed. Please contact Granite
Security Products for further direction.
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MAINTENANCE AND
CARE OF YOUR SAFE
15. ABOUT THE PAINT FINISH
The paint finish on your gun safe has been custom formulated
specifically for this product. It is a powder coat process
that is very tough, durable and attractive.
To clean the gun safe, simply spray the surface with a good
glass cleaner, such as Windex and wipe with a clean cloth.
Test the cleaner in an hidden area before applying cleaner
to the entire gun safe.
16. REMOVING THE SAFE FROM THE
SHIPPING PALLET.
The gun safe is bolted to the pallet. Access to the bolts is
from the inside of the safe. Open the safe door. Find the
access slots in the two- (2) wooden base pieces in the bottom
of the safe. Remove one base piece at a time by placing
one or two fingers in the access slot and pulling up on
the base. Using a 9/16” socket, remove the three (3)
lag bolts and washers that secure the safe to the pallet.
Remove the safe from the pallet and position it where desired.
Bolt the safe down to the floor with the anchor bolts of
your choice. Re-install the two (2) base pieces one at a
time by applying firm down-pressure.
17. INSTALLING THE SAFE
Select where you want your safe positioned and set it in
place. Once positioned, we recommend it be anchored to the
floor for additional safety and security. There are three
(3) 7/16 inch anchoring holes in the bottom plate of the
safe. To access these holes, see above paragraph on “Removing
the Safe from the Shipping Pallet”. Except do not
reinstall the base pieces yet. Determine if you will be
anchoring into a wood or concrete floor. Use 3/8 inch diameter
lag bolts if you are anchoring into a wood floor. The length
of the lag bolts will be determined by the thickness of
the floor but try to use at least 2 inches long.
If you are anchoring into a concrete floor, use 3/8 expanding
head anchoring bolts, which are at least 2 inches long.
The holes for the anchors can be drilled through the 7/16-inch
holes that are in the bottom plate of the safe. You do not
need to move the safe to install the anchoring bolts.
Note: After the anchor bolts are installed, carefully open
and close the safe door and check for smooth operation of
the locking mechanism. If any resistance is encountered,
check the safe for being level.
WARNING: The safe must be bolted to the
floor before use. Serious injury could occur if the safe
is not bolted down. If the safe is sitting on carpet or
an uneven surface, it could topple over when the door is
opened.
WARNING: Do not remove the door under any circumstances.
The door is extremely heavy and cumbersome. It is virtually
impossible to reinstall without damaging the paint surface.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. Where is the safe serial number located?
A. The serial number to your safe is located on the right,
outside wall on the lower front. Also, if your safe is equipped
with a mechanical combination (dial) lock, your serial number
is written on the combination card.
Q. My safe has a mechanical combination (dial) lock and
I
am having trouble opening the safe.
A. Review the operating instructions for dialing open a
safe that is equipped with a mechanical lock. If that fails
to open your safe, proceed with the following step: Dial
your combination 1 full number under your middle number
(ONLY). For Example, if your combination is 20-40-60, dial
the numbers 20-39-60. If you are able to open the safe using
this dialing method, remember the numbers that opened the
safe and simply use those numbers to open your safe from
then on. If this method will not open your safe, call the
factory and any Customer Service Representative can assist
you.
Note: Please remember when you call you will need to be
standing in front of your safe. Also, please have your serial
number available.
Q. My handle is getting increasingly harder to turn
when opening or closing the safe.
A. The most probably cause is lack of lubricant at the locking
bolts. Wipe a thin film of light grease on the bolts and
cycle bolt-work with the handle.
Q. Is the safe airtight?
A. The safe is not airtight. However, under no circumstances
should you allow a person to be inside the safe with the
door in the closed position.
Q. Who do I contact if I lose my combination?
A. In the event that you lose your combination, you will
need to write a letter stating that you are the owner of
the safe, including your serial number. The letter will
have to be notarized and faxed to us at 817-478-3056. Please
include in the letter how you would like your combination
to be released
and someone will contact you.
Q. Do I need a dehumidifier in my safe?
A. The interior of your safe will seek the humidity level
of its environment. This means that if your safe is inside
your home and it is heated and air-conditioned you probably
do not need a dehumidifier. If your safe is in an environment
other than one that is heated an air-condition, you probably
do need a dehumidifier.
Q. Where is my dehumidifier access hole?
A. The dehumidifier access hole is located on the bottom
left-hand side if facing the back of the safe. In order
to install the dehumidifier, you will need to push through
your interior lining.
Granite Security Products, Inc.
4801 Esco Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
817-561-9095
Fax 817-478-3056
www.granitesafe.com
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