SentrySafe P44718 Water/Fire Resistant Alarm Safe Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- SentrySafe
Table of Contents
Alarm Safe Owner’s Manual
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: 1-800-828-1438
Water/Fire Resistant Alarm Safe
Thank you for choosing SentrySafe to store all your important documents and
valuables.
We hope that this product will help you stay organized and provide you with
the peace-of-mind of knowing the things most important to you are protected.
Your SentrySafe Product
Your SentrySafe product has a number of features to keep your important documents and valuables protected including:
Loud Audible Alarm
THE LOUD AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTS YOU WHEN:
The safe is picked up or moved
There is an attempt to pry the door open
The wrong combination is entered 5 times
The safe is jolted, hit or jarred
Using Your SentrySafe Alarm Safe
Preparing Your Safe for First Time Use
- Remove the lock-out screw indicated by the yellow tag on the inside of the door of the safe.
- Remove the battery compartment from the inside door and insert 4 AAA alkaline batteries. 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.
- Replace the battery compartment.
Using Your Safe
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Enter the 5 digit factory code found on the back of this owner’s manual.
- Turn the handle to open the safe.
IMPORTANT: Test your code several times before putting valuables inside.
IMPORTANT: A dual key lock option may be included in your safe. Using
this key can disable/enable entry into the safe.
IMPORTANT: If you exert too much force on the handle, the handle will
move without moving the bolts. When this happens, you will hear a ’click.’ DO
NOT be alarmed. This feature is designed to protect the bolts from being
overpowered by force. Simply exert force in the opposite direction (lifting
up) until the handle clicks back into place.
Setting the Alarm
IMPORTANT: Like a home alarm system, the alarm must be set each time you lock your safe to activate the audible alert. In the event your alarm is not activated and 5 wrong code attempts are entered, the safe will go into delay mode for 2 minutes. No alarm will go off when moved, jarred or with attempted forced entry.
- Close and lock the door of your safe.
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “0” – “PROG” – “9”
The alarm indicator will blink every 10 seconds to indicate the alarm has been activated.
Programmable Codes
Your SentrySafe comes with 3 types of codes for accessing your safe. For more
information on programming, these codes see the “Programming Safe Features”
section of this
owner’s manual.
FACTORY CODE (FC): The safe will ALWAYS unlock using this 5-digit code
(found on the back of this owner’s manual). This code cannot be deleted or
changed.
USER CODE (UC): A 5-digit programmable code of your choosing that can be
changed or deleted.
SECONDARY CODE (SC): A 5-digit programmable code of your choosing that
can be changed or deleted. Can only be programmed after a user code has been
activated.
Audible Alarm Features
Turning off the Alarm
If the loud audible alarm on your safe has been triggered:
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Enter a valid code.
NOTE: You will need to enter your code again to open the safe.
NOTE: The Factory Code (FC) or User Code (UC) must be entered to program
safe settings. A secondary code cannot be used.
Changing Alarm Sensitivity
You can change the level of sensitivity on your safety alarm from a scale of
zero “0” to “5”. with Zero “0” being the least sensitive only responding to
incorrect codes and “5” being the most sensitive to slight movement of the
safe.
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “0” – “PROG” – “PROG” – “(FC)” OR “(UC)” – “3”
- Then press “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” OR “5” to program your desired sensitivity. 3
Changing Length of Alarm
You may also change the length of which your alarm will sound once triggered
from 01 to 99 minutes.
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “0” – “PROG” – “PROG” – “(FC)” OR “(UC)” – “4”
- Then press any number between 01 and 99 to indicate the number of minutes you would like your alarm to sound once triggered.
Programming Safe Features
YOUR DIGITAL LOCK
Programming the User Code (UC)
Only 1 user code can be programmed at a time.
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “PROG” – “FACTORY CODE (FC)” (found on the back of this owner’s manual).
- The Program indicator light will blink.
- Press the five-digit user code you have chosen for your safety.
Deleting a User Code
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “PROG” – “FACTORY CODE (FC)” (found on the back of this owner’s manual).
- The Program indicator light will blink.
- Press: “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 (SC)
Only 1 user code can be programmed at a time.
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “PROG” – “PROG” – “PROGRAMMED USER CODE (UC)”
- The Program indicator light will blink.
- Press the five-digit secondary code you have chosen for this safe.
Deleting a Secondary Code
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “PROG” – “PROG” – “PROGRAMMED USER CODE (UC)”
- The Program indicator light will blink.
- Press: “0” –“0” –“0” –“0” –“0”
NOTE: The electronic lock will NOT indicate that it has deleted the user code—please test code to make sure it has been deleted.
Programming Safe Features
BATTERY AUXILIARY OVERRIDE
If battery power in the safe is running low and cannot operate the safe, you will need to use the Battery Auxiliary Override feature to open the safe.
IMPORTANT: This should not be used as a primary means to gain entry into the safe.
- Open the silicone cap found on the side of the lock.
- Insert a 9-volt battery into this slot.
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Enter your five-digit code.
- Turn the handle to open the safe.
- DO NOT use rechargeable batteries or any other type of non-alkaline battery.
Programming Safe Features
OTHER PROGRAMMABLE SAFE FEATURES
Length of Interior Light
NOTE: The Factory Code (FC) or User Code (UC) must be entered to program
safe settings. A secondary code cannot be used.
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “0” – “PROG” – “PROG” – “(FC)” OR “(UC)” – “2”
- Press: “0” to program to turn off
“1” to program for 30 seconds
“2” to program for 60 seconds
Digital Keypad Sound On/Off
- Touch the keypad to wake up the safe.
- Press: “0” – “PROG” – “PROG” – “(FC)” OR “(UC)” –“1”
- Press: “1” to turn on the digital keypad sound or
- Press: “0” to turn off the digital keypad sound
Cleaning Your Keypad
Use a soft cloth or microfiber cloth to wipe the surface of your lock to remove fingerprints.
Safe Warnings and Important Information
• This product is not intended for the secure storage of all materials. Items such as firearms, other weapons, combustible materials and medication should not be stored in this unit.
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DO NOT store delicate items directly in your safe.
– In order to protect your valuables from potential threats of flood, your safe is equipped with an airtight gasket. Because of this gasket, moisture in the air could potentially be locked inside your safe and accumulate inside your safe.
– The desiccant bag included in your safe during shipment should be left inside your safe. DO NOT DISCARD IT. It is intended to help absorb moisture. Replace or recharge your desiccant bag every 6 months for optimum performance.
– If you choose to store delicate items such as jewelry with working parts, watches, stamps or photos in your safe, we recommend putting them in an air- tight container prior to placing in the safe for storage.
– NOTE: SentrySafe will not be responsible for any damage or loss of items placed in the unit due to moisture. -
DO NOT store pearls in this safe unit. In the event of a fire, the interior of your safe may reach up to 350˚F. While this temperature is safe for your paper documents, digital media, and other valuables, pearls can be damaged at much lower temperatures.
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DO NOT store any film-based technology or media in this safe.
– This product is not intended to protect computer floppy disks or diskettes, film cartridges, tapes, audio/video cassettes or photo negatives. -
Your safe is only part of your total security protection.
– SentrySafe recommends that you store your safe in closets, offices, basements, bedrooms and any other locations that are convenient for you but out of the direct line of sight from prying eyes. The location of the safe does not affect the safe’s ability to protect your valuables inside.
Limited Lifetime After-Fire Replacement Program
If your SentrySafe product is in a fire, it will be sealed shut making it
necessary for it to be pried open. To help your family begin again, SentrySafe
will ship a replacement free of charge. To be eligible for the Limited
Lifetime After Fire Replacement Program, you (the original owner) must
register your product using the included registration form or by visiting
www.registermysafe.com.
For more information about the Limited Lifetime After-Fire Replacement
Program, visit SentrySafe.com
Troubleshooting
THE PROBLEM: | WHY IT IS HAPPENING: | THE SOLUTION: |
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The door will not lock. | 1. Shipping screw is in place. | |
2. Confirm that there is no obstruction in the door. | 1. Remove the screw on |
the back inside of the door.
2. Remove all items and accessories from inside the safe.
If this resolves the issue, re-set the accessories and organize items to
properly fit.
The handle is not in the horizontal position when the safe is locked.| The
clutch mechanism has been engaged.| Rotate the handle up or down until it
clicks into the horizontal position.
Cannot open the door after inputting the electronic code.| 1. Safe doors
equipped with a water-resistant gasket may initially be tight.
2. Keylock is in the locked position (select models only).
3. Battery power is low.| 1. Hold the handle up while inputting the code and
then pull it down on the handle.
2. If your safe is equipped with a key lock ensure that the key is in the
unlocked position (select models only).
3. Use an auxiliary battery connection to gain access to your safe and
replace the main batteries.
The red indicator light blinks three times and there are three beeps.| An
incorrect code has been entered.| Verify code and re-enter. If the
programmable code you are using doesn’t work then use the factory code. If
successful re-program your programmable code.
The red indicator light blinks five times and there are five beeps.| Keypad
communication error.| Please call our Customer Service center.
The red indicator light blinks once and there is one beep.| The program button
is pressed out of sequence.| Start over.
Yellow “low battery” light is blinking.| Battery power is low.| Replace
batteries.
Cannot open the door after inputting the code and the yellow “low battery”
light is on.| Battery power is low. The lock may not function properly.| Use
an auxiliary battery connection to gain access to your safe and replace the
main batteries.
The alarm is triggered.| Safe has been moved, jarred or an incorrect code has
been entered 5 times.| Wake up the safe and enter a programmed code or factory
code.
The red alarm and red error light are blinking.| The alarm was triggered.|
Wake up the safe and enter a programmed code or factory code.
The alarm frequently goes off.| The alarm was programmed too sensitive.|
Change sensitivity by following directions under -Audible Alarm Features” in
this owner’s manual.
Thank you for choosing SentrySafe!
Customer Care
Our US-based customer care team is happy to help.
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: 1-800-828-1438
Got a question? We’re happy to help!
If you ever have any questions regarding your SentrySafe product, please give
us a call at 1-800-828-1438 or visit
our website at SentrySafe.com. Many concerns can be resolved quickly over the
phone.
Never forget your combination again!
Registering your SentrySafe allows you to securely store your combination
online, access your owner’s manual, and more. So you can always have reliable
access to the things that matter most to you. Visit SentrySafe.com to learn
more.
Organize Your Safe to Fit Your Needs
Need help getting organized? SentrySafe has a variety of organizational
features available to help you personalize your safe to fit the needs of your
home and business. Visit SentrySafe.com or call our customer care team at
1-800-828-1438 for more information.
Model No.
Dial Combination (Not All Models)
Key No. (Not All Models)
Factory Code (Not All Models)
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