GunVault GV1000C-STD User manual

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SAFE ●QUICK ●STRONG ●SMART
Owners Manual
Models:
GV1000C-STD/DLX
GV2000C-STD/DLX
216 South 2nd Avenue
Building No. 932
San Bernardino, CA 92408
[phone]
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Covered by United States Patent Numbers 5,161,396 and 5,549,337

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
●Warning and Recommendations
●● Congratulations on Your Purchase of a GunVault Safe
1) GunVault Safe Features and Functions……………………………………… Pg. 5
2) Getting Started ……………………………………………………………….Pg. 5
a) Securing Your Keys
b) Locating the Battery Tray Kit
c) Loading the Battery Tray
d) Installing the Battery Tray
e) Getting Ready to Program
f) Choosing Your Own Access Code
g) Programming the Access Code
3) Turning off Keypad Sound…………………………………………………... Pg. 9
4) Tamper Detect Feature.……………………………………………………… Pg. 9
5) Security Sleep Mode.………………………………………………………... Pg. 9
6) Mounting the Safe…………………………………………………………… Pg. 9
7) Installation of optional Security Cable………………………………………. Pg. 10
8) Motion Detection and Alarm Features (Deluxe Models)……………………. Pg. 10
a) Setting the Alarm
b) Setting the Sensitivity
c) Turning off the Audio Alarm
9) Internal Courtesy Light (Deluxe Models)…………………………………….Pg. 11
10)DC Power Jack and External AC/DC Adapter (Deluxe Models)…………….Pg. 11
11)Maintenance…………………………………………………………………..Pg. 12
a) Low Battery Indicator
b) Battery Replacement
c) Lubrication
d) Removable Shelf (MultiVault Only)
12)Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………….Pg. 13
13)Technical Support…………………………………………………………….Pg. 14
a) Requirements for Return & Repair
b) Fees and Charges
c) Abandonment for Failure to Pay
14)“Limited Warranty”…………………………………………………………..Pg. 15

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WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Anything written in boldface type is a WARNING.
Failure to observe these instructions constitutes a
MISUSE of this product and may result in serious
physical injury or DEATH.
NO UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR
GunVault safes are serviceable at the factory only.
Any tampering, unauthorized repair and/or
modification will void all warranties, and may cause
the safe to fail unexpectedly, or be damaged. If in
doubt, call GunVault technical support.

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Congratulations on Your Purchase of a GunVault Safe!
Your new GunVault safe is a high quality product, which will give you years of service,
backed up by excellent Technical Support and a strong Warranty. Before you get started
reading this manual, please take a few moments to fill out your Warranty Registration
Card and mail it in. Or register online at www.gunvault.com.
Each GunVault safe includes the following:
GunVault safe Two keys
Plastic battery tray (pre-installed) Owner’s Manual
Two thumbnuts Mounting Template
Three safe mounting screws Warranty Card
AC/DC power adapter (Deluxe Models Only) Plastic shelf (MultiVault only)

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1. GunVault Safe Features and Functions
Product Description and Features
GunVault safes are manufactured from 16-gauge steel with pry-resistant doors and may
be used to store a variety of items out of reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
Standard Features Include:
•Spring-loaded door for quick access to contents
•Corrosion resistant powder coat wrinkle finish
•No-Eyes Keypad
•Back-up key lock access with two keys
•Security Sleep Mode in case of unauthorized keypad entries
•Low battery warning
•“Knock-outs” for installation of optional Security Cable
Deluxe Models provide the following
additional features: (see Deluxe Model
instructions beginning on Page 10)
•Interior Courtesy light
•Motion Detection and Audible Alarm
•Audio Low-Battery Warning
•Power connection jack for external
power supply
Optional Accessories:
•Steel Security Cable
2. Getting Started Securing Your Keys
REMOVE YOUR KEYS AND SECURE THEM!
DO NOT LOCK THEM IN THE SAFE!
Think carefully about storing your keys. If the key for a
GunVault safe is on your key chain, an unauthorized person might
gain access to it. Never hide or leave GunVault keys where
children could gain access to them. If you have a bank safe
deposit box, one key could be kept there in case you lose one.

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IMPORTANT: We recommend that you use ONLY Duracell AA batteries. Eight
(8) AA batteries are required. NEVER attempt to use a 9v battery or rechargeable
batteries – they will not work!
Locating the Battery Tray Kit
With your palm up, reach inside the
GunVault safe and find the far end of
the ceiling foam.
Pinch the far end, and carefully pull it
part of the way out of the unit (like the
tongue of a shoe). DO NOT TEAR IT
LOOSE!
LOCATE THE BATTERY TRAY, AND THE TRAY MOUNTING SCREWS
ON THE CEILING OF THE SAFE.
Loading the Battery Tray
Make sure that the ends of each battery match the positive (+) and negative (-) marking in
the tray exactly. Make sure that the batteries are not loose.

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Installing the Battery Tray in the Safe
Position the safe with the door facing you, keypad upward.
•Connect the power cable to the battery tray. You will hear a beep audio signal,
confirming that power is connected.
•Do not pinch the power cable between the tray and the ceiling.
•Press the tray into position, aligning the slots/holes onto the mounting studs.
•Use the thumbnuts to secure the tray.
•Do not over-tighten the fasteners; snug is best.
•Press the foam ceiling back into your unit to cover the battery tray and wire-tuck in
the far end to secure it.
Close the Door and Practice
SECURE YOUR KEYS!
DO NOT LOCK THEM INSIDE THE SAFE!
For practice, use the factory-default code, which is:
Press each button one time, from left to right – one,
two, three, four. (A common mistake is to press
button one once, button two twice, button three
three times, etc.) Notice the “feel” of the keypad;
feel the “click” as you press each key (One, Two,
Three, Four).
Getting Ready to Program
•Find the LED light in the keypad.
•It can glow either green or red. Depending upon the function being utilized.
•There is an audible beep when keys are pressed.
Choosing your Own Access Code
•Don’t tell anyone your code.
•An access code is a series of entries on the keypad. WARNING: This is not a
numeric keypad, you cannot program digits (there is no 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10).
•An “entry” is a single press of one or more buttons at the same time.
•You can use a minimum of three entries, or a maximum of six entries, for your access
code.

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•For each entry of the access code, you may choose one, more than one or ALL of the
buttons on the keypad in combination.
•Be careful in choosing your access code. You’ll want to be sure that you can operate
the unit quickly without making an entry error.
•Example of a valid access code;
Press button one, press button
two, press all four buttons
together.
•Choose an access code which is
easy to use, but try to make it an
access code which is difficult to
guess.
•Your current address or phone
number digits are not good
choices, because the keypad only
has four buttons.
Notes:
•Avoid programming in bright light; it might prevent you from seeing the red/green
LED.
•Look directly down upon the keypad.
•Do not attempt to press the buttons with the safe resting upon a soft surface, such as a
bed, a pillow, or a deep pile carpet.
Programming Your Access Code
Note: There is a soft “beep” sound and a brief light with each keypad entry. Enter the
factory-default code, from left to right: one, two, three, four. The door will open. Leave
the door open.
Find the Learn Button (see above).
•Press and hold the Learn Button
for two seconds. You should see
the green light and hear the beep –
the unit is now in “Learn” mode.
•Enter your new code. The light
will remain green.
•Press and hold the Learn button
again for two seconds. The light
will turn red, and you will hear a
beep. Release the Learn Button.
•While the light is red, enter your
new code a second time to
confirm it.

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•Press and hold the Learn Button a third time for two seconds. Release the Learn
button. The light will blink green five times. And you will hear five beeps,
confirming that the new code has been accepted. If the red light blinks three times
with three soft beeps at this point, and error has occurred. Just start over by
depressing the Learn Button for two seconds.
3. Turning off Keypad Sound
To disable the Keypad Sound (beeps), press and hold the Learn Button for two seconds,
three times. The green light will blink three times and you will hear three beeps. Release
the button. Then press and hold buttons two and three for five seconds. The Keypad
Sound is now disabled, but this does not disable the alarm sound.
4. Tamper Detect Feature
Entering an invalid access code sets the tamper indicator.
Hold down buttons two and three for five seconds to read the tamper indicator.
•If tampering has been detected, the red light will glow until buttons two and three are
released.
•If tampering has not been detected, the green light will glow until buttons two and
three are released.
5. Security Sleep Mode
The GunVault safe has a “Security Sleep Mode” that activates when 24 consecutive
incorrect entries are made (if the correct code is entered within 24 entries, the door will
open). During Sleep Mode the keypad does not accept any entries and last for two
minutes. If a button is depressed during Sleep Mode, the LED blinks red and the alarm
beeps three times. The backup key may be used to open the safe during sleep mode.
6. Mounting the Safe
The Vault can be mounted in almost any direction. Think carefully before you begin to
drill holes; make sure you could easily reach the keypad, but protect the safe from
children.
IMPORTANT: Do not mount the Vault
with the door facing down! The contents
could fall out when the door is opened!
Think about your own unique mounting
requirements. You may wish to use
washers, lag bolts, or other mounting
devices for reasons of your own.
Compare the Mounting Template to the
safe. Notice the mounting holes in the
bottom of the safe. There are two “key-
slot” holes, and four round holes.

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a) Using the template provided, drill starter holes with drill bits appropriate for your
installation. Drive screws only into the two key-slot holes. Drive the screws in until
just enough room is left between the head of the screw and the mounting surface to
permit you to slide the Vault’s key slots over the screws.
b) Slide the Vault key-slots on over the screws.
c) Now lift the foam padding in the bottom of the Vault and insert screws into remaining
holes as desired, to retain the safe in place. A minimum of three (3) screws must be
used to mount the safe.
d) Tighten all screws and smooth the foam lining. Your Vault is now securely attached
to the mounting surface!
7. Installation of Optional Security Cable
“Knock-outs” are provided on both sides to permit attachment of the Security Cable. If
the Security Cable is to be installed, use a punch or nail set and a hammer to remove the
knock-out. Before inserting cable mount, be sure to remove the little metal knock-out tab
from your safe. Do not allow this small metal piece to remain inside your safe.
Hint: A pair of needle-nosed pliers will be useful for installing the hitch pin.
a) First, loop the end of the security cable through the eye and around a stationary
object.
b) Then, insert the threaded mount through the hole in the safe.
c) Hold the mount in place while you slide the star washer over the threaded end inside
the safe.
d) Spin on the nut and tighten “finger tight.”
e) Insert the Hitch Pin through the hole in the threaded mount, to ensure that the nut
cannot come off.
8. Motion Detection and Alarm Features (Deluxe Models Only)
Deluxe Model GunVault safes are equipped with Motion Detectors and Audio Alarms.
Once armed, this system will protect the safe and its contents if either one of the
following occurs:
1. Twenty-four wrong entries are entered into the keypad in succession.
2. The safe is moved or disturbed.
•If the Motion Detector is armed, shock, vibration or motion of any kind may trigger
the Audio Alarm.
•If the alarm is triggered, a four second continuous tone will sound, followed by 25
short audio ticks, indicating that the alarm is about to sound.

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•This pre-alarm delay will last for about ten seconds, after which the alarm will sound
for one minute.
•If a valid code is entered during this period, the alarm will stop.
•If the alarm is not turned off, it will enter Battery Saver Mode after two minutes. In
Battery Saver Mode the alarm will sound once per minute. Turn the alarm off at any
time by entering the access code.
Setting the Alarm
To arm the Motion Detector Feature, press buttons one and four at the same time and
hold for more than five seconds. A beep will sound once per second for 10 seconds. The
alarm feature is now armed.
Setting the Sensitivity
The Motion Detector has four levels of sensitivity. Level one is the MOST sensitive, and
level four is the LEAST sensitive. The factory setting is level two.
•To change the sensitivity level, press and hold the Learn Button two times, for two
seconds each press. The green light will flash and a beep will be heard each time.
•The sensitivity level is now set.
EXAMPLES:
1. Press button one to select the highest sensitivity.
2. Press button four to select the lowest sensitivity.
Turning off the Audio Alarm
To disable the Audio Alarm, enter a valid access code. If the alarm has already been
triggered, enter a valid access code. If an invalid access code has been entered, and the
alarm is sounding, wait a few seconds and enter a valid access code. Note: Once a valid
access code has been entered, the alarm and motion sensor are disabled. To re-enable the
alarm function, follow the instructions for setting the alarm.
9. Internal Courtesy Light (Deluxe Models Only)
When an access code has been used to open the safe, the interior light will shine for five
seconds, allowing a clear view of the interior.
10. DC Power Jack and External AC/DC Power Supply (Deluxe
Models Only)
Warning: Never attempt to operate the safe with external power alone. Batteries
MUST be installed before and during operation with the external power supply, in
order to avoid interruption of power and loss of access codes.
Any interruption of power will cause the computer memory to reset to the factory code:
one, two, three, four. If this occurs, anyone who enters the one-two-three-four code will
gain access to the safe and its contents.

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Warning: Never attempt to plug in a battery charger of any kind. Fire or explosion of
batteries could result. Never use rechargeable batteries of any kind in a GunVault
safe. Their power characteristics are not compatible with the safe.
The AC/DC power supply specified is NOT a battery charger; it is an external power
supply to be used only when batteries are installed.
11. Maintenance Low Battery Warning Indicator
The Low Battery Warning Indicator on the Standard Models is seven red flashes and
seven soft beeps when the valid access code is entered. For Deluxe models the Low
Battery Indicator is an audio alert which sounds once per hour in the form of two loud
beeps.
Battery Replacement
Warning: Replace the batteries once a year regardless of whether or not the low
battery indication is observed.
Always check carefully to be sure that all of your batteries are facing in the correct
direction (i.e. positive (+) end to positive symbol, negative (-) end to negative symbol).
One battery facing the wrong way will lower the power output of your battery tray,
potentially causing unreliable operation.
After replacing the batteries, or when power has been disconnected for more than a few
seconds, the unit will revert to the factory-default code (one, two, three, four) and you
must re-program your personal access code(s).
Lubrication
It’s a good idea to lightly coat the door hinge spring and door latch-loop with quality oil
at least once a year. Never spray anything into the latch mechanism.
Removable Shelf (MultiVault only)
The MultiVault (large model) has a removable shelf, which can be easily pulled out to
allow for storage of larger items. If the shelf is removed, it should be stored carefully to
avoid damage or loss. To reinstall, simply slide the shelf back into the shelf guide slots.
The beveled edge faces front.

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12. Frequently Asked Questions
•I can’t program my GunVault.
Disconnect the battery tray for 30 seconds and try to program again.
•I hear a click when I enter my code.
Replace your batteries (Duracell is recommended).
•I hear a whirl noise when I try to open my GunVault.
Please call Technical Support for assistance.
•My new GunVault is missing the Battery Tray.
The Battery Tray is pre-installed inside on the ceiling of the GunVault. Reach inside
the unit and find the far end of the ceiling foam. Pinch the far end, and carefully pull
it part of the way out of the unit. DO NOT TEAR IT LOOSE.
•My brand new GunVault door will not open.
Place the unit on a flat service, turn the key, and hit the top/side of the safe with your
palm. In rare occasions you may have to use a flat head screw driver by placing the
head between the body of the unit and the door. You might also have to bang the
lower left edge on the ground.
•My keys don’t open my GunVault.
Check the key number on the keys and the number of the lock cylinder and make
sure the key is inserted fully.
•I’ve lost my keys.
Keys beginning with an “A” or “R” have a limited availability. Please call Technical
Support for assistance. An extra pair of keys cost $20.00 with shipping (excluding
orders outside the continental U.S.).
•I can’t find my Serial Number.
The Serial number is located under the foam material on the floor of the GunVault.
•I want to program multiple users into my GunVault.
Only the GVB-2000 Bio can be programmed for up to 30 enrolled finger prints. All
other units can be programmed for one (1) user.
•How long can I make my code?
The code has a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6). Excluding the GVB-
2000 Bio which uses a finger template.
•Which directions can the GunVault be mounted?
The GunVault can be mounted any direction needed. Mounting the unit with
the door facing down is not recommended.
•How long should the batteries last?
Batteries last nine (9) months to one (1) year (Duracell is recommended). Units
subjected to extreme heat or cold will have an effect on battery life.

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13. Technical Support
If you have followed the above steps carefully and still have a problem operating your
safe, phone GunVault Technical Support. Almost all problems can be solved within
minutes over the telephone.
Requirements for Return & Repair
If possible, do not return your GunVault safe to your dealer. Instead please review
Frequently Asked Questions (Page 13). If questions are not answered call GunVault
Technical Support which can solve most problems over the telephone, making return
unnecessary. GunVault delivered without a pre-arranged Return Authorization Number
may be returned or destroyed.
Fees & Charges
Under warranty; repair or replacement at GunVault’s option, and free UPS ground return
shipping within the continental U.S.
Out of warranty; minimum fee for examination and handling is $19.95. Shipping, Parts,
and labor will be extra.
•GunVault safes delivered without a pre-arranged Return Authorization Number may
be returned or destroyed.
•GunVault safes sent for repair with heavy objects inside may be damaged in shipping,
and corresponding repairs may be charged to the owner.
•Tape the keys to the top of the safe before shipping.
•When proper Return Authorization has been obtained, the GunVault safe should be
shipped in its original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, and with
the shipping charges PREPAID unless otherwise arranged with the Company in
advance.
Abandonment for Failure to Pay required Fees
GunVault safes left without payment of required fees for more than 90 days will be
considered to be abandoned and will be disposed of.

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14. “Limited Warranty”
1. GunVault (the “Company”) warrants to the original consumer (the “Purchaser’) that
the MiniVault safe and/or MultiVault Safe (the “MiniVault safe” and/or the
“MultiVault safe”) will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. These warranties are not
assignable or transferable to any other person.
2. Any damage to the MiniVault safe and/or MultiVault safe as a result of misuse,
tampering, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, modification,
unauthorized service, destruction, or the alteration of the serial number, or use
violative of the instructions furnished by the Company will void this warranty.
3. The sole responsibility of the Company shall be limited to the repair or replacement (in
its sole discretion) of any component of the MiniVault safe and/or MultiVault safe
which fails to conform to this warranty at no cost to the purchaser for a period of
one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
4. Contact the Company directly to obtain service under this warranty. If it becomes
necessary to send a defective product to the Company, a Return Authorization
Number must first be obtained from the company.
5. Products shipped without prior Return Authorization and Return Authorization
Number may not be accepted, and the Company will not be responsible for their
disposition and/or cost of return to the owner.
6. The Company will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in
shipping. All return authorized products should include a copy of the original
invoice in order that this warranty may be honored.
7. This warranty is not an insurance policy. The Company is not responsible for damage
to or theft of the Purchaser’s MiniVault safe and/or MultiVault safe or its contents.
8. We recommend that the enclosed warranty cared be completed in full, and returned to
the Company within ten (10) days of the original date of purchase to validate this
warranty.
9. Any implied warranties which the purchaser may have are limited to the duration of
the warranties described above. There are no further warranties which extend or
apply beyond the face hereof, and the company expressly disclaims and excludes
any and all warranties of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
10. Repair or replacement shall be the sole remedy for the purchaser under this warranty.
The company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages, losses or expense arising from the use or misuse of the MiniVault safe
and/or MultiVault safe. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of
incidental or consequential damages, so the limitation may not apply to you.
11. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

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Inquiries or questions regarding GunVault safes should be directed to:
Customer Support 800-222-1055