Hornady Security BIOMETRiC SAFE 98110 User manual

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10/201717HMC0319
P.O. Box 1848, Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1848
308-382-1390 • 800-338-3220 • Fax: [phone]
www.hornady.com • Hornady.com/contact_us
This product has been tested and certied to conform to ASTM F2456,
Youth Resistant Firearms Container.
This is a California-approved rearms safety device
that meets the requirements of California Penal Code
Section 12088 and the regulations issued thereunder.
Owner’s Manual
BIOMETRiC SAFE
Item No. 98110

Biometric Safe (Item No. 98110)
For the Biometric Safe, align the template with the back edge of the safe.
115.0mm [4.50"]
115.0mm [4.50"]
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Mounting Template
Prior to mounting the safe,
record its serial number for
future reference.
Important Information
• For trouble-free operation of your Biometric Safe, please read and understand all
instructions before use.
• Questions? Call our tech line at 800-338-3220.
• Never store loaded firearms in the Biometric Safe. Follow local laws for
firearm storage.
READ THIS FIRST
Warning: NEVER store a loaded firearm in the Hornady Security®Biometric
Safe under any circumstances. The risks associated with storage of a loaded
firearm include, but are not limited to, unintentional discharge upon insertion
or removal of the firearm. Unintentional discharge may result in bullet and safe
fragments dispersing in multiple directions, which may cause serious injury or
death. Hornady Security®is not liable for any misuse of the Biometric Safe.
Warning: No safe is entirely secure. The Biometric Safe is only as secure
as your maintenance of the keys and code. You are solely responsible for
maintaining your keys and code. Keep your keys in a secure location at all
times. Store your Biometric Safe in a secure location away from your keys.
Hornady Security®is not liable for unauthorized access, including damage to,
or loss of property, or personal injury. Again, NEVER store a loaded firearm in
your Hornady Biometric Safe, as this may result in unauthorized access to the
loaded firearm.
Warning: Except as expressly provided in the Biometric Safe Limited Warranty,
Hornady Security®is not liable for any expense or damage associated with your
inability to open the Biometric Safe. Electronic systems may fail. Verify that the
keys furnished operate the lock. Keep your keys in a secure location at all times.
For your security, Hornady Security®WILL NOT send replacement keys.
Warning: Hornady Security®is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to
personal property. The Biometric Safe is not intended to protect the contents
from fire, water, humidity, or other environmental conditions. Do not, under
any circumstances, return the Biometric Safe to Hornady Security®with any
personal property inside.

Biometric Safe
Item No. 98110
Exterior: 12.7"x 8.7" x 2.9"
Interior: 9.0" x 7.7" x 2.2"
Power: 12 V 1.0A or four (4)
AA batteries (not included)
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Not Pictured:
• Owner’s Manual
• Warranty Card
Table of Contents
Warnings and Important Information................................................. Page 2
Items Included........................................................................................ Page 3
Setup and Operation ............................................................................. Page 4
Warranty.................................................................................................. Page 9
Product Registration and Service ...................................................... Page 10
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................... Page 10
Mounting Template ............................................................................... Page 11
Items included with your Biometric Safe
1. Biometric Safe
2. Wall Power Supply
3. Two (2) Circular Barrel Keys
4. Security Cable
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U.S. Design Patent No. D786,047

Power Jack
Stop Catches
Foam
Power Jack
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Batteries
For backup or mobile use, your safe
requires four AA batteries (not included).
To install batteries, remove inner foam
from base and verify AC adapter is
unplugged. Press down on the two lock
tabs and rotate door forward on the
battery compartment. Only use new
high quality AA batteries. Replace all
batteries at the same time.
AC Power
The Biometric Safe is designed to
be powered by either the AC power
supply or four AA batteries.
To connect the AC power supply,
first open the safe with the circular
key, and then press in the lid’s stop
catches to fully extend the lid for
easy access. Remove the foam from
the lower compartment, and insert
the power jack through the square
hole in the bottom of the safe. With
the battery door closed, plug the
AC power supply into the back of
the front panel. The cord should be
routed to the left side of the safe
before reinserting the foam.
Biometric Safe Setup and Operation
Congratulations on purchasing the technologically advanced Biometric Safe.
You have taken a significant step in securing the safety of your handgun.
To achieve the best experience with your Biometric Safe, please read all
instructions carefully, and understand its operation.
After the Biometric Safe has been taken out of the box, please check to be
sure both circular barrel keys fit and unlock your Biometric Safe. Contact
Hornady®at 800-338-3220 if the keys do not work. Store keys in a secure
location outside the safe.

Lock Tabs
Scanner Key Pad
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Battery Power Mode
When the Biometric Safe is unplugged,
and is operating on battery power, you
must press any button on the lid to
activate the reader.
Pressing any button on the lid causes
the system to go from battery saving
mode to ready status.
For example: To open your safe with the
fingerprint scanner while the system
is running on battery power, first press
any button on the lid to bring it to ready
status. Then slowly slide finger across
the fingerprint scanner to open the safe.
Keypad Tones On/Off
Press and hold the “1” button on the
keypad for 5 seconds until the light turns
off to toggle sound on and off.
To check battery level:
1. Disconnect from AC power source.
2. Press and release any button
on the lid.
3. The LED light below the fingerprint
scanner will flash.
a. Flashing Green – Good battery
b. Flashing Yellow – Low battery
c. Flashing Red – Dead battery
4. After 10 seconds the safe will
return to normal operation.
NOTE: Replace batteries every twelve
months or if they become weak.

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How to Program Your
Fingerprint
The Biometric Safe can store up to
five (5) fingerprints. To program a
fingerprint:
1. Open the Biometric Safe with either
the key or a previously programmed
fingerprint or key code.
2. Locate the red program button.
Press and release the button
to begin programming. The first
available program location will
begin to blink.
3. Slowly drag finger across the
scanner. The unit will beep once
after a successful read. If you hear
two beeps or no beeps, try moving
finger slower or more consistently
across the scanner. It will take
at least 3 successful reads (often
more) to program safe.
If the programing sequence is
successful, the latch motor will
activate.
NOTE: If the user attempts to
program a fingerprint that is already
stored into the safe, the safe will
beep three times and the fingerprint
will not be programmed into the
duplicate slot. Each fingerprint
can only be programmed into one
location.
4. Verify the fingerprint is programmed
by slowly sliding finger over
scanner with the lid open. The
motor should cycle after each scan.
Scanner

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Program Button
How to Program Your Key Code
A single user defined 4 to 6 digit code can be entered into the Biometric Safe.
1. Open the Biometric Safe with either the key or a previously programmed
fingerprint or key code.
WARNING: The safe ships with a default code and should be reprogrammed
before first use.
2. Locate the red program button to begin programming your key code. The first
available program location will begin to blink to indicate program mode.
3. With the lid open, enter a 4 to 6 digit code into the keypad on the lid. After a
2 second delay, the safe will beep two times and cycle the motor. Verify your
code is correct by re-entering your code. The motor should cycle.
4. Your key code can now be used to open the safe.
NOTE: Only one key code can be entered into the safe. If a second code is
entered, it will override the previous code. **A total of 5 fingerprints and 1 key
code can be entered into the safe.
5. If the fingerprint does not program
into the safe, the program function
will time out after ten seconds
and the safe will return to normal
operation. If multiple attempts to
program a fingerprint fails, please
contact Hornady at 800-338-3220.
6. One to five fingerprints can be
programmed into the safe.

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Cable Lug
Loop
How to remove all fingerprint from safe:
1. Open the Biometric Safe with either the key or a previously programmed
fingerprint or key code. Locate the red program button. Press and hold the button
for five seconds to erase all fingerprints from the safe. All five red LEDs will
begin to blink in sequence. (The safe does not allow individual fingerprints to be
removed. They must all be erased at one time. The intended fingerprints can then
be reprogrammed back into the safe with the instructions above.)
NOTE: To abort the erase procedure do not touch anything and the erase
procedure will automatically abort after 10 seconds and return to normal
operation. Test fingerprints and the key code to confirm they are operational.
2. To confirm erasing procedure, press and release the program button again. All
five LEDs will blink three times to visually confirm all fingerprints have been
removed. All fingerprints will no longer work until they are programmed back into
the safe with the instructions in the “How to Program Your Fingerprint” section.
Closing the Safe
The safe has a latch closure sensor that will illuminate the LED in the keypad
when the lid is closed.
Green – Latch has fully closed.
Blinking Red – Latch has NOT fully closed.
Press lid down to fully close or re-open and check for interference.
Security Cable
The Biometric Safe includes a security cable that can be looped around a
stationary object. With the safe lid open, feed the lug end through the loop end
and place the lug end of the cable into the security cable slot and close the lid.

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Biometric Safe Limited Warranty
Hornady Security®warrants the Biometric Safe will, in normal use and service,
be free from defects in workmanship or materials for one (1) year from date
of purchase.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any of the following:
(a) Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from accident,
negligence, misuse, improper installation, or lack of maintenance;
(b) Any defects not discovered and reported to Hornady Security®
during the one (1) year warranty period;
(c) Usual and customary deterioration or wear resulting from normal use.
This Limited Warranty is not transferable and is enforceable by the original
owner only. In the event that Hornady Security®receives notice from the original
purchase of a warranty claim in conformity herewith, Hornady Security®will
promptly undertake an investigation of such claim. If the warranty claim is
covered by the Limited Warranty, Hornady Security,
®will, in its sole discretion,
repair the defect(s) or replace Biometric Safe at the expense of Hornady
Security.
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Disclaimer of Implied Warranties. EXCEPT AS IS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH IN THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY, HORNADY SECURITY®MAKES
NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE WITH
RESPECT TO THE BIOMETRIC SAFE OR ANY COMPONENT PART THEREOF,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
WITH RESPECT TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE.
Limitation on Liability. THE OBLIGATION OF HORNADY SECURITY®TO REPAIR
OR REPLACE AS PROVIDED ABOVE SHALL BE THE SOLE AND ONLY REMEDY
RESPECTING ANY DEFECT IN THE BIOMETRIC SAFE, OR ANY COMPONENT
PART THEREOF. IN THE EVENT THAT THE FOREGOING REMEDY FAILS OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, THE LIABILITY OF HORNADY SECURITY®TO PURCHASER
SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
NON-CONFORMING GOODS; AND
Limitation on the Nature of Damages. HORNADY SECURITY®SHALL NOT,
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY
THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
LIQUIDATED OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NAME, NATURE OR
DESCRIPTION. HORNADY SECURITY®IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO
OR THEFT OF THE BIOMETRIC SAFE, OR ITS CONTENTS.

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Product Registration and Service
You must register your Biometric Safe in order to obtain Warranty Service.
Simply complete and return the enclosed product registration card or submit
through our website by going to hornady.com/warranties.
To Receive Warranty Service
In order to report a warranty claim, call Hornady Security®at 800-338-3220 to
request a return authorization number. Returns will not be accepted without
prior return authorization by Hornady Security.®When a return authorization
number has been obtained, be sure all contents have been removed from the
Biometric Safe before sending it for service. Hornady Security®is not liable
for any loss, theft, or damage to personal property.
Post-Warranty Service Information
For issues concerning service after the Limited Warranty expires, contact
Hornady Security®at 800-338-3220.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve lost my keys. Can I get a replacement?
For security reasons, Hornady®WILL NOT provide replacement barrel keys for
the Biometric Safe. Consult a locksmith if needed.
Where can I find the serial number?
The serial number is located on the bottom of the safe. Prior to mounting the
safe, record the serial number for future reference.
How long should the batteries last?
Quality batteries should last approximately 12 months, depending on use.
How do I return my Biometric Safe for warranty work?
Call Hornady®at 800-338-3220 and one of our technicians will assist you.
Why won’t my safe open?
• Be sure a fingerprint or key code is programmed to your safe. The
Biometric Safe allows five (5) fingerprints and one (1) key code to be
programmed for use.
• Check the power source. If the unit is plugged into an electrical outlet,
the green LED light should be on. If the unit is on battery power, press the
button on the top of the safe to bring the system to ready before sliding your
finger over the scanner or entering key code.