Mesa MAWS Series User manual

CATEGORY PAGE
CHECK LIST 2
QUICK START 3
QUICK INSTALL 3
OVERRIDE KEY SYSTEM 3
CHANGING THE BATTERIES 4
OPERATING YOUR SAFE 4
LOCK-OUT PENALTY 4
PROGRAMMING YOUR SAFE 4
INTERIOR LIGHT 5
ADJUSTING & SECURING TELESCOPING BACK 5
CHOOSING INSTALL LOCATION 5
TOOLS REQUIRED 5
WALL CUTOUT 6
INSTALLING WALL SAFE 6
SHELF EXTENSIONS 7
REMOVING THE DOOR 7
IMPORTANT INFO ON SAFE USAGE 7
MESA SAFE LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY 8

CHECK LIST
Before proceeding, make sure all items below are included.
If any items are missing, contact ME S A SA FE CO M PANY Customer Care :
888.381.8514 [Monday thru Friday 7AM - 4PM/PST ]
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2 Override Keys [do NOT store keys in your safe . Test the override keys to
make sure they work properly with your safe. Refer to pg.3]
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2 Large Shelf Extensions
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2 Small Shelf Extensions
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4AA Batteries [Not Included]
HARDWARE
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8 Philips Round-Head Screws [5mm x 8] 8 Nuts [M5 x .80] 16 Flat Washers [M5]
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6 Philips Round-Head Screws [5mm x 12] 6 Nuts [M5 x .80] 12 Flat Washers [M5]
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6 Philips Round-Head Screws [5mm x 20] 6 Nuts [M5 x .80] 12 Washers [M5]
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4 Lag Bolts [⁄” x 2”] 4 Washers [M8]
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IMPORTANT : To ensure safety of your belongings, you
MUST change the factory set Code to your own unique
code immediately.

QUICK START
1
Inser t 4AA Batteries [not included] into the compartment located
inside the door
4
Enter: & the green light will appear for 5 seconds
3
Pull the handle to open door while the green light is still on
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IMPORTANT : If you misplaced your code or if the batteries die while the
safe is in the locked position, use the override key that is included with
your safe. Do NOT store the override keys inside the safe.
QUICK INSTALL
[Detailed instructions on page 5]
1
Choose a location free of plumbing & electrical wires
2
Adjust & secure the telescoping back
3
Locate studs
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Safe is designed to fit between standard 16" center-to-center studs.
4
Cut out a 21⁄" high x14"wide section in your wall
5
Remove door [optional]
6
Mark & drill ⁄" - ⁄" pilot holes into studs
7
Anchor your wall safe
8
Install shelf extensions if needed
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IMPORTANT : If you misplaced your code or if the batteries die while the
safe is in the locked position, use the override key that is included with
your safe. Do NOT store the override keys inside the safe.
OVERRIDE KEY SYSTEM
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IMPORTANT : Do not store the override keys
inside the safe!
For your convenience, we have engineered a manual
override key system for your safe. If you forgot or
misplaced your code or if the batteries die, use the
override keys to manually open your safe.
1
Remove plastic cap [located below the keypad]
2
Inser t the override key & turn counter-clockwise
3
Pull handle to open safe
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IMPORTANT : To ensure safety of your belongings, you
MUST change the factory set Code to your own unique code
immediately.
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CHANGING THE BATTERIES
Low Battery Warning : If the batteries are low the red
light will appear or the safe will not unlock after entering
your code.
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Locate battery compar tment [on the inside of door]
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Replace batteries with new 4AA Alkaline Batteries
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Test lock before closing & locking your safe
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NOTE : If the batteries die while the safe is locked,
use the override keys.
OPERATING YOUR SAFE
1
Enter : Code - A & the green light will appear
2
Pull handle before the green light disappears & open door
3
To lock safe, close door & push handle back to the closed position
4
Make sure your safe is locked & secure before walking away!
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Valid Code :The green light will appear for 5 seconds
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Invalid Code : Keypad will 'beep' 6 times while the orange light appears
LOCK-OUT PENALTY
If an incorrect code is entered 3 times consecutively, a Lock-Out Penalty will
be activated. During this lockout period, the keypad will not respond & the
orange light will flash every second until the lockout period is over. The
lockout period will last for approximately 3 minutes.
PROGRAMMING YOUR SAFE
1
Open the safe & locate the red program button on the inside of the door
2
Press the red program button &
release; keypad will ' beep' once & the
orange light will appear for 10-15
seconds
3
Before the orange light disappears -
Enter : New Code - B
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Valid Entry : keypad will 'beep' 4
times
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Code can be 3-8 digits
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If a mistake has been made, wait for
the orange light to disappear & repeat steps 1-3
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IMPORTANT : Test your New Code 3 or more times before closing door.
Keep a record of your code.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
The interior light is controlled by a switch located on the top edge on the
inside of the door panel.
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NOTE : Always remember to turn the light off before closing & locking
your safe or it will drain batteries. If batteries die when safe is locked, use
your override keys to gain access.
SAFE INSTALLATION
ADJUSTING & SECURING THE TELESCOPING BACK
1
Using 6 sets of Hardware C, attach the
middle section of the telescoping back
first. Keep screws loose enough so the
depth can be adjusted.
2
Using 6 sets of Hardware B, attach the
back section of the telescoping back first.
Keep screws loose enough so the depth can
be adjusted.
3
Now that both sections have been
attached, determine the maximum
depth available in your wall.
4
Adjust & secure both sections of the
telescoping back to the determined
depth. Do not over tighten scews.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
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IMPORTANT : Be sure to pick a wall free of plumbing pipes & electrical
wires. Use caution when cutting into drywall.
The wall safe is 14" wide & is designed to
fit between standard 16" center-to-center
studs.
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NOTE : Most homes have wall framing construction of 2x4's &/or 2x6's
that are located 16" from center of stud to center of stud.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
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NOTE : Instructions shown are for wood framed wall installation.
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Tape Measure
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Pencil
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Drill
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Dry-wall Saw or Jig Saw
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Framing/T-square
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Screwdriver [Philip's & flathead]
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Flashlight
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Stud Finder

WALL CUTOUT
1
Determine the approximate location of the stud
for the right side of your wall safe [hinge side]
2
Drill or cut a large enough pilot hole to
determine where the inside edge of the stud is
located
3
Using a framing square [ T-Square], draw a 21⁄"
vertical pencil line along the inside edge of the
stud. This will locate the right side [hinge side]
of the safe.
4
From the top of your drawn line, measure 14"
to the left & make a pencil mark. Repeat this step at the bottom of your
drawn line.
5
Using a framing square, draw a vertical line between the pencil marks
locating the left side of the safe.
6
With the framing square, draw a horizontal line at the top of the 21⁄"
measurement joining the 2 ver tical lines. Repeat this step at the bottom.
You now have a 14" x 21⁄" rectangle drawn on the wall between the
studs.
7
With the drywall saw or equivalent tool; beginning at the pilot hole, cut
along the pencil lines & remove the wall section.
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NOTE : The outer flange of the safe will cover the cut line & any flaws.
INSTALLING THE WALL SAFE
To make the safe installation as easy as possible,
remove the door. [See Removing The Door on pg.7]
1
Fit the wall safe within the wall so that the
hinge side of the safe is flush against the right
stud & the front flange is flat against the wall
2
Mark the stud using the 4 outer slots in the
front piece of the wall safe to indicate where
the pilot holes need to be drilled
3
Remove wall safe & drill ⁄"-⁄" diameter pilot holes
4
Now that the pilot holes have been drilled, you can fasten the safe into
the wall. Use 4 sets of Hardware D through the 4 outer slots in the front
piece of the safe.
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IMPORTANT : Do not over tighten; there may be a little gap between the
left stud & the safe - this is normal.
5
Install expandable shelves as needed
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SHELF EXTENSIONS
Your wall safe comes with additional shelf extensions.
The shelf extensions come in 2 sizes: Large & Small.
After installing your safe within the wall, install the shelf
extensions that work best with your depth. When using
the larger shelves you can install the smaller shelves to
add extra support beneath the large ones. Use 2 sets of
Hardware A for each shelf extension.
REMOVING THE DOOR
To make the safe installation as easy as possible, you can remove the door.
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IMPORTANT : Hold the door while removing the top hinge pin in Step 3;
once the pin is removed, the door will no longer be secured to the safe.
1
Remove the set screws located on the top &
bottom hinge
2
Remove the bottom hinge pin by tapping it out
with a wedge screwdriver
3
Remove the top hinge pin by tapping it out with
a wedge screwdriver
4
Reverse Steps 1-3 to reinstall door
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE USAGE
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Hold on to your Proof of Purchase [receipt/invoice].
You will need this to order keys or use the Warranty Ser vice
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Do not open your safe if it is lying on its side, back or top.
Only open your safe when it is in the upright position
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Do not slam the door. Extreme shock can damage the lock or jam the
bolt work system
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Do not shut the door with the locking bolts in the locked position.
This may damage the locking bolts & create problems unlocking &
locking the safe
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Do not over stuff contents of the safe so that the door must be forced shut.
Bolt work may jam as a result
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Keep liquids away from the keypad. Liquids can damage the keypad
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If you experience a difference in the feel of the operation, inconsistency
or difficulty opening or operating the safe, DO NOT LOCK THE SAFE.
Immediately contact our Professional Tech Assistants at ME S A SAFE
COM PA NY Customer Care : 888.381.8514 [Monday thru Friday 7AM - 4PM/PST ]
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MESA SAFE COMPANY LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Mesa Safe Company will guarantee your Mesa Safe free from defects for a
period of one year from original purchase date on manufacturer defects only.
This warranty is non-transferable and only applies to original owner with
proof of purchase from an authorized dealer.
Mesa Safe Company will not, under any circumstances, be liable to the initial
consumer for any incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive
damages arising out of the purchase or use of any Mesa Safe Company
product(s). Mesa Safe Company’s liability for any breach of this warranty shall
be limited exclusively to repair or replacement of the defective product(s),
as described above or a refund of the product(s). In no event shall Mesa Safe
Company’s obligation under this warranty exceed the price of the original
product(s). Under no circumstances will Mesa Safe Company be held liable for
contents stored inside the Safe(s).
This warranty is limited to the terms stated herein. All expressed and implied
warranties including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are excluded, except as stated above. Mesa Safe Company
disclaims all liabilities for incidental or consequential damages resulting from
the use of this product, or arising out of any breach of this warranty. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights as well, which will
vary from state to state.

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