SPORTS AFIELD SA-HD6-MEL Quick Access Biometric Security Vault Instruction Manual

SPORTS AFIELD SA-HD6-MEL Quick Access Biometric Security Vault

Quick Access Biometric Security Vault Instruction Manual for SA-HD6-MEL
Thank you for choosing a Sports Afield vault to protect your valuables. We are committed to securing, organizing and protecting your most important documents, valuables and keepsakes. Below are the detailed product information and product usage instructions that you need to follow carefully to ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your product.

Table of Contents

• Disclaimer – Read before Vault Setup
• Safety
• Weapon Storage
• Registration
• Understanding Your Vault
• Initial Entry
• Battery Installation
• Security Code Setup

Disclaimer – Read before Vault Setup

Please read this information carefully before operating your Sports Afield vault. Do not lock this manual or the override access keys in your vault.

Safety

• Be sure to keep backup keys stored in a safe place away from
  unauthorized users.

• Do not put anything in your vault that will put pressure against the door when it is closed.

Weapon Storage
This Sports Afield vault can be used for weapon storage. Please ensure that you follow all local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding weapon storage.

Registration
Register your vault at www.saproducts.com. By registering your Sports Afield vault, we will be able to expedite and address any problems or challenges you may have which would otherwise require a notary letter and proof of payment.

Registration Information

The information you record onto this page will be required in the event you cannot access the contents of your Sports Afield vault. Please fill out all the required information below and retain for your records and safe keeping. Please have this information ready prior to calling for technical assistance.

• Purchase date:
• Purchase price (before tax):
• Model number:
• Serial number:
• Retailer name:
• Key number (if applicable):

Understanding Your Vault

Below are the different parts of your Sports Afield vault:

• Reset Button (inside)
• LED Light
• Locking Latch (inside)
• Battery Compartment (inside)
• Security Cable Port (on back panel)
• Electronic Touch Pad
• Key Override Entry (Underneath Key Cover)

The interior of the front panel includes:

• Battery Compartment (4 AA batteries)
• LED Light Reset Button

Initial Entry

To access your Sports Afield vault, follow these steps:

1. Locate the key cover and press down near the right side of the SPORTS AFIELD logo. The cover will pop up on one side so that it can be removed.
2. Locate the override key attached to the product packaging.
   Insert the key, turn and hold the key clockwise, and your vault door will open.

Battery Installation

To install batteries in your Sports Afield vault, follow these steps:

1. Locate the (4) AA batteries and insert them in the battery compartment on the inside front left of the vault.
2. The keypad will beep once when batteries are successfully installed. Replace battery cover.

Security Code Setup

To set up a security code for your Sports Afield vault, follow these steps:

1. Push the reset button. You will hear a beep and the numbers will flash.
2. Input your 4-6 digit code. Once complete, push the reset button to lock in your new code. You will hear two beeps.
3. It is necessary to re-program your vault with a new security code you have personally selected to provide maximum household security. Be careful in choosing your new security code. You’ll
   want to be sure that you can operate the unit quickly without making an error. Default code is set at 1234. Please make sure your code is different than the default code.

QUICK ACCESS BIOMETRIC SECURITY VAULT INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SA-HD6-MEL

IMPORTANT
Please read this information and follow all safety rules carefully before operating your security vault. Failure to do so will void your warranty.

DISCLAIMER – READ BEFORE VAULT SETUP

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SPORTS AFIELD VAULT.
DO NOT LOCK THIS MANUAL OR THE OVERRIDE ACCESS KEYS IN YOUR VAULT.

• Thank you for choosing a Sports Afield vault to protect your valuables. We are committed to securing, organizing and protecting your most important documents, valuables and keepsakes.
• If you experience problems or challenges with your vault, please contact us. Many issues can be quickly resolved without the product being returned.
  Contact Customer Service at cs@saproducts.com or 888-792-4264

SAFETY

• Be sure to keep backup keys stored in a safe place away from unauthorized users
• Do not put anything in your vault that will put pressure against the door when it is closed.

WEAPON STORAGE

• If you choose to utilize this vault to store a weapon always follow proper weapon and local laws.
• SA Consumer Products strongly recommends that you do not store loaded guns.
• Always follow the firearm safety rules set out by the firearm’s manufacturer.
• Store ammunition separately from valuables.
• A Sports Afield vault or any other firearm storage device cannot take the place
• of other safety procedures including advising children of the dangers of firearms.
• SA Consumer Products and its distributors of the Sports Afield vaults do not recommend, suggest, advise, promote, or otherwise condone the ownership or use of firearms. We believe the decision to own or use a firearm is a serious decision that should only be made by an adult who has carefully considered the risks and benefits of such a decision.

REGISTRATION

Register your vault at www.saproducts.com

By registering your Sports Afield vault we will be able to expedite and address any problems or challenges you may have which would otherwise require a notary letter and proof of payment.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The information you record onto this page will be required in the event you cannot access the contents of your Sports Afield vault. Please fill out all the required information below and retain for your records and safe keeping.
PLEASE HAVE THIS INFORMATION READY PRIOR TO CALLING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AT:

Contact Customer Service at cs@saproducts.com or ( 888) 792-4264

UNDERSTANDING YOUR VAULT

INITIAL ENTRY

1. Locate the key cover and press down near the right side of the SPORTS AFIELD logo. The cover will pop up on one side so that it can be removed.
2. Locate the override key attached to the product packaging.
   Insert the key, Turn and hold the key clockwise, and your vault door will open.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Locate the (4) AA batteries and insert in the battery compartment on the inside front left of the vault. Keypad will beep once when batteries are successfully installed. Replace battery cover.

WARNING: The batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries must be removed from the product and discarded safely. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline or standard (carbon – zinc) batteries. Do not use rechargeable (nickel – cadmium) batteries.

SECURITY CODE SETUP

Important: It is necessary to re-program your vault with a new security code you have personally selected to provide maximum household security. Be careful, in choosing your new security code, you’ll want to be sure that you can operate the unit quickly without making an error. Default code is set at 1234. Please make sure your code is different than the default code.

1. Push the reset button, you will hear a beep and the numbers will flash. Input your 4-6 digit code. Once complete push the reset button to lock in your new code. You will hear two beeps.
2. With key in hand, close the door.
   Enter your 4-6 digit code, if code is accepted, vault will open.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

• This E-Lock is equipped to alert you when the batteries are low by illuminating the red light (center) on the touch pad.
• Always test the batteries when installing or replacing. If the red light comes on when a number is pressed you know the batteries are not fully charged.

SILENT ENTRY MODE

• By activating the E-lock silent entry mode, the safe will no longer make audible sound when interacting with the vault, allowing for silent access.
• On the keypad, hold the number 1 for three seconds to activate the mute function. The keypad will flash twice.
• *The sound can be re-activated by again holding the number one key for three seconds.

LOCKED OUT OF YOUR VAULT

• In the event you have forgotten the security code your will need to use your backup keys to gain access to your vault. Follow setup code instructions.
• If you have lost your backup keys, you will need to contact customer service at the number below. Proof of purchase is required to obtain keys.

LOCKOUT MODE/ T AMPER PROTECTION

1. Three consecutive incorrect code entries will put the vault in “Basic Lockout” mode. Touch pad is deactivated for 30 seconds.
2. After “Basic Lockout” mode has ended, another three consecutive incorrect code entries will result in “Severe Lockout” mode. Touch pad is deactivated for 5-minutes.

PROPER PLACEMENT AND MOVING OF VAULT

1. To maximize burglary protection and stability, securing the vault to the floor or table is recommended.
2. SA Consumer Products recommends that you store your vault in a closet, office, basement, bedroom or any other location that is convenient for you but out of direct line of sight from prying eyes.
3. Always ensure the vault is in an isolated and dry area. Never place the vault in direct contact with a wet floor. When installing your vault on a concrete floor, use of a moisture/protective barrier is highly recommended. Failure to do so or exposing the vault to chemicals or other adverse environments may void the warranty.

SECURING YOUR VAULT

SECURING YOUR VAULT WITH PROVIDED CABLE AND NUT

1. A security cable is included with your vault. To secure the cable around a fixed object, first loop the cable around the object as shown in the figure to the right.
2. Insert the threaded end of the cable into the notch on the backside of the vault while still open.
3. From the inside of the vault, take the provided nut and thread onto the cable until fully secured.

TOOLS AND HARDWARE NEEDED TO SECURE VAULT TO A WOOD OR CONCRETE SURFACE

• DRILL/HAMMER DRILL

• 3/8 DRILL BIT
  ( FOR DRILLING ANCHOR HOLE ) or 3/16 (FOR INSTALL W/ OUT ANCHOR)

• SOCKET WRENCH TO MATCH BOLT HEAD SIZE

• 2 STEEL LAG BOLTS (NOT INCLUDED) – SIZE 1/4″ X 1.50″ TO 2.0″ LONG

• 2 STEEL WASHERS (NOT INCLUDED) – 1/4″

• 2 PLASTIC ANCHORS (NOT INCLUDED)- SIZE #10-12 X 1.5″ TO 1.75″ LONG (FOR CONCRETE INSTALLATION)

• 4 PADS (INCLUDED)

1. Use the recommended hardware or consult your hardware retailer for fastening hardware for your particular mounting surface.
2. Open the vault door to provide access to the factory drilled bolt down holes that are located under the protective foam liner.
3. To secure your vault to the floor, it will first be necessary to mark and drill pilot holes in the floor surface.
4. Drill the appropriate diameter and depth of pilot holes based on the type of hardware being used and the type of floor surface. When mounting on concrete we recommend using a hammer drill and a concrete drill bit to drill the two corresponding holes in the mounting surface.
5. Secure the vault by threading anchor bolts through the factory drilled bolt down holes in the vault and screw down tight with a ratchet wrench.

LOADING YOUR VAULT

1. Store ammunition separately from valuables.
2. Do not put anything in your vault that will put pressure against the door when it is closed.

MAINTAINING HINGES AND INTERNAL MECHANISMS

The hinges and internal locking mechanism are permanently lubricated, thus needing no maintenance. Opening the door panel of your vault may void your warranty. Always consult our customer service experts prior to doing so.

THREE YEAR WARRANTY

• SA Consumer Products will repair or replace, at their sole discretion, any Sports Afield vault damaged by fire, forced entry, forced attack or natural flood for the lifetime of the original owner.

• SA Consumer Products will repair or replace, at their sole discretion, any Sports Afield vault with defective parts, paint or lock for three years of the original owner purchase date.

• If SA Consumer Products deems a replacement vault is to be sent, they will pay the freight costs to ship the replacement vault to the original owner.

• This three year warranty is limited to the vault and expressly excludes any loss associated with the contents of the vault.

• SA Consumer Products reserves the right to receive full evidence of your misfortune, such as a police report and/or homeowner’s statement of coverage. This warranty is not valid outside of the United States and Canada.

• Proof of registration and copy of sales receipt must be on file at the time of claim. Visit our website at www.saproducts.com to register your vault.
  Three year warranty only applies to the original owner of the vault.

• SA Consumer Products shall only be responsible and liable when the vault is used in compliance with the directions specified in your new SA Consumer Products owner’s manual.

• SA Consumer Products requires that specific guidelines be followed for repair. The vault will be repaired in-home if possible (to include parts and labor); however, if factory replacement
  is necessary (at SA Consumer Products’ sole discretion), the replacement will be shipped freight prepaid, curbside delivery.

• This warranty is inclusive and is in lieu of any and all other warranties, express or implied. Specifically excluded are the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is limited to the vault itself and/or its value and does not include consequential damages of any kind including, but not limited to, the contents in and of the vault.

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