First Alert 3035DF How to use

3035DF / 3040DF
MANUAL # M080290002
DELUXE SECURITY BOX
WITH DIGITAL ELECTRONIC LOCK
Operation & Installation Guide

FOR YOUR SECURITY, YOU SHOULD
aImmediately set your own personal combination.
aStore the keys and personal combination away from security box.
aThe pre-set factory code for your safe is:
3*
OVERVIEW
Welcome to the First Alert® Family of Products
All First Alert® safes are designed and built using the highest manufacturing
standards to ensure maximum user satisfaction under a variety of conditions.
Along with peace of mind, your First Alert® Digital Security Box will provide many
years of secure storage for your valuables.
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Index / Overview
INDEX
Overview .......................................................................................................................1
Battery Maintenance ....................................................................................................3
Getting Started ............................................................................................................4
Programming your Personal Passcode ....................................................................5
Closing and Securing your Security Box, Troubleshooting .................................6
Security Cable, Customer Support ...........................................................................7
Replacement Keys, Limited Warranty ......................................................................8

PACKAGE CONTENTS
(4) “AA” Batteries
(2) Override keys
(1) Foam pad(1) Key lock cover
(1) 4 foot steel secure cable
(3040DF)
(1) Security cable attachment
hole plug (3040DF)
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Overview

OVERVIEW
1 Locked override key icon
2 Override key lock
3 Rotating knob or latching handle
4 Unlocked knob icon
5 LED Indicator light
6 Security box lid
7 Red code setting button (see diagram to the right)
8 Unlocked override key icon
9 Locked knob icon
10 Digital keypad buttons
11 Security cable attachment hole plug
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1 Always purchase and use the batteries as specied by this User’s manual.
2Always replace all batteries at the same time. It is recommended to replace all
batteries at least once a year or sooner depending on amount of use.
3 Always clean the battery contacts in the battery compartment and on the
batteries before installing new batteries.
4 Always make sure all batteries match the polarity (+ and -) signs in the open
battery compartment.
5 If your safety box will not be used for an extended period of time, it is
recommended that you remove the batteries.
6Always promptly remove and properly discard of all used batteries.
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EXTERIOR
SIDE VIEW
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Overview, Battery Maintenance

GETTING STARTED
LOCATE OVERRIDE KEYS
1 Keys and batteries are stored in the packing material. Remove them before
discarding the box.
OPENING YOUR SECURITY BOX USING YOUR OVERRIDE KEY
1 Remove cover from key lock.
2 Insert Override Key into key lock
and turn the key counter clockwise
one quarter turn to the unlocked
position.
3Turn the knob counter-clockwise
one quarter turn to the unlocked
position. (Fig.1)
4 To open, lift from the outer edge of the lid. (Fig.2)
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1
Locate the battery cover on the back side of the lid. (Fig.4)
2 Slide the cover o the battery compartment.
3Properly insert batteries, noting correct direction,
replace cover and close the Security Box lid.
4 Return the Override Key and the knob to the locked position.
IMPORTANT Clean the battery contacts in the battery compartment
and on the batteries before installing new batteries.
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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Fig. 4
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Getting Started

OPENING YOUR SECURITY BOX USING THE PRESET FACTORY CODE
THE PRE-SET FACTORY CODE IS 3*
1 Using the keypad, enter the factory pre-set code. The LED will ash a green light
and stay green for 5 seconds after the * button is pressed. You will hear the
Security Box unlock.
IMPORTANT You have 5 seconds to open the Security Box. If the green
light goes out, you will have to re-enter the code.
2 To open, turn the knob from the locked position to the unlocked position, one
quarter turn counter-clockwise. To open, lift from the outer edge of the lid. (g.2)
3If the LED light ashes red after you enter the code, this means the code was
entered incorrectly and the Security Box will not open.
IMPORTANT If an incorrect code is entered 3 times in a row, the Security
Box will automatically shut down for 4 minutes before it can be opened again
using the correct code. During this delay, the Override Key can be used to
open the Security Box.
PROGRAMMING YOUR PERSONAL PASSCODE
IMPORTANT
For your security, immediately re-program the digital lock
to your Personal Passcode. Open your Security Box with the Override Key or with the
pre-set factory Passcode.
1
On the inside of the lid, nd and press the red button
located to the side of the battery compartment (Fig.3).
The LED light above the keypad will ash orange.
2Enter your personal Passcode, up to 5 digits,
followed by the * button and then repeat a second
time. You must enter the number twice.
For example: 1 2 3 4 5 * - 1 2 3 4 5 * After the rst entry,
the LED will ash orange. After the second entry, the LED
will ash green and then go out.
3 Your Personal Passcode is now saved.Write it down and
store it in a secure place away from the Security Box.
4
Close the lid of your Security Box and return the knob to the locked position (Fig.
6). If the Override Key was used, turn to the locked position, remove and replace the
lock cover.
IMPORTANT The factory pre-set code is no longer active and cannot be
used to open the Security Box.
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Fig. 3
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Fig. 6
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Getting Started, Programming your Personal Passcode

CLOSING AND SECURING YOUR SECURITY BOX
Be careful not to overll your Security Box or obstruct the door from
completely closing.
1
Make sure knob is in the unlocked position.
2
Make sure lid is closed completely. (Fig. 5)
3
Turn the knob from the unlocked position one quarter turn
clockwise to the locked position. Your Security Box should now
be secured.
IMPORTANT While the Override Key is in the unlocked position you can
open and close the Security Box by turning the knob from the locked to the
unlocked position and back again without entering your personal code. To
secure your Security Box, make sure that you have turned the Override Key to
the locked position and have stored the key away from the Security Box in a
safe place.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No light from LED: This indicates that the batteries are expired and need to be
replaced. To change the batteries, see Installing Batteries on page 4.
IMPORTANT Replacing batteries does not erase your personal code.
The LED is blinking a red light:
This means that your batteries are low. To change
your batteries, see Installing Batteries on page 4.
WARNING DO NOT FORCE THE KNOB
If forced, the knob will break and your
Security Box will be damaged. When operated correctly, the knob will function so
that it can be turned easily into the opened position.
If you have additional questions while operating your Security Box, please
call Consumer Aairs at 1-800-323-9005. Please call our Consumer Aairs line
prior to returning your Security Box to the retailer.
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Fig. 5
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Closing and Securing your Security Box, Troubleshooting

SECURITY CABLE
MODEL 3040DF INCLUDES SECURITY CABLE.
1
Remove the plug from security cable attachment hole.
(Fig. 7)
2
Loop cable around desired object
and then through itself. (Fig. 8)
3
Depress cable release button and while holding down,
insert security cable into the hole as shown in diagram, then
release button. (Fig. 9)
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
How to Obtain Warranty Service
If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain
warranty service or if you have additional questions about your Security Box, contact
Consumer Aairs at 1-800-323-9005. To assist us in serving you, please have the
model number and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty Service return to: First Alert, Inc.
Attn: Warranty Safe Returns
1301 Joe Battle,
El Paso, TX 79936
PLEASE CALL US AT 18003239005 TO ESTABLISH A WARRANTY RETURN SETUP
INSIDE
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Left side
panel
Back panel
EXTERIOR
SIDE VIEW
EXTERIOR
SIDE VIEW
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Fig. 7
INSIDE
VIEW
Left side
panel
Back panel
EXTERIOR
SIDE VIEW
EXTERIOR
SIDE VIEW
Press Here
Fig. 9
INSIDE
VIEW
Left side
panel
Back panel
EXTERIOR
SIDE VIEW
EXTERIOR
SIDE VIEW
Press Here
Fig. 8
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Security Cable, Customer Support

ORDERING REPLACEMENT KEYS
If you lose the Override Keys or would like additional keys, you can purchase them
from First Alert, Inc. You must supply the following information to assure accurate
processing:
1. Name / Address / Telephone Number
2. Safety box Model Number / Serial Number
3. Key Number (located on the key and on the Override Key Lock)
4. Notarized statement of ownership
5. Indicate number of keys requested
Please send all the information via fax at 630-851-7995 or mail First Alert, Inc., 3901
Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122. Checks or Money Orders are required
for orders received by mail and should be made payable to First Alert. Contact our
Consumer Aairs Department for costing information prior to ordering.
Mail To: First Alert, Inc.
Attn: Consumer Aairs
3901 Liberty Street Road
Aurora, IL 60504-8122
APPROPRIATE USE OF YOUR SECURITY BOX
Your steel Security Box is designed to provide minimal security against theft and is insulated
with re retardant material. For safes that provide maximum protection from re or water
damage, see your Security retailer, or visit our First Alert® web site: www.FirstAlert.com.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) warrants its Steel Boxes to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. If your Steel
Box should fail to work during the rst 90 days due to any factory defects, it will be
repaired or replaced free of charge. Return the defective Steel Box in its original
carton, freight prepaid, using a traceable method along with an explanation of
the problem to the address listed below. Upon examination, the unit will either
be repaired or replaced and shipped back to you prepaid. This warranty is void if
the item has been misused in any way. This warranty only applies to the original
purchaser. Please allow 2-4 weeks for the reshipment to arrive.
© 2016 BRK Brands, Inc., a Jarden Corporation company (NYSE: JAH)
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
All rights reserved.
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Replacement Keys, Limited Warranty

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