Mesa MSL-50-P User manual

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CHECK LIST 2
QUICK START 3
SAFE OPERATION & PROGRAMMING 3
HOW TO OPENYOUR SAFE 3
CHANGING THE 1ST USER CODE 3
CHANGING THE 2ND USER CODE 4
LOW BATTERY WARNING 4
CHANGING YOUR BATTERIES 4
OVERRIDE KEY INSTRUCTIONS 5
2015 MESA SAFE COMPANY

DEAR VALUED CUSTOMER:
Congratulations on choosing your new Mesa Safe to secure and protect your
valuables! You have made an excellent choice in your security measures.
MESA SA F E CO M PANY has built a solid reputation on integrity and quality
craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on delivering the best products in the
industry and consistently exceed customer expectations.
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Before using your unit, thoroughly read and understand the Operating Instructions
of the unit. This will ensure maximum efficiency and usability.
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IMPORTANT : DO NOT RETURN SAFE TO STORE
If you are missing par ts, have difficulty programming the lock or opening your
safe, or any additional questions regarding the use and care of your safe, DO
NOT RETURN your safe to the store. Please contact ME S A SA F E COM PAN Y Technical
Support : 888.381.8514 [Monday thru Friday 7AM - 4PM/PST ] for assistance.
CHECK LIST
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9VBattery [not included]
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2 Override Keys
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1 Anchor Kit
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Shelves & Shelf Clips [refer to your model’s specifications to make sure all
required shelving is in your safe]
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QUICK START
1
Install a 9-Volt Battery
[not included]
2
Enter 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-#
3
Turn handle before the green
light turns off
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To lock your safe, close door & turn
handle back to the locked position
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IMPORTANT : Always make sure your safe is locked before walking away!
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If your code is correct a green light will turn on for approximately 5 seconds
& you will also hear a ‘Click’
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If the code is incorrect, a red light will turn on, followed by 5‘Beeps’
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NOTE : Be sure to press firmly & ONLY use your finger tips to press the
keys on the keypad. DO NOT USE your finger nail, a pen, etc. This will
damage the keys.
SAFE OPERATION & PROGRAMMING
1st
USER CODE is factory set to :
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
2nd
USER CODE is factory set to :
1-6-8
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IMPORTANT : Because the codes are factory set, we highly recommend
changing the codes to your own unique codes immediately!
HOW TO OPEN YOUR SAFE
1
Input : Code - # [light stays green for 5 seconds]
2
Turn the handle to the unlocked position before the green light disappears
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Example : 1-6-8-#
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Invalid Code: 5‘Beeps’
Wrong Try Penalty
If 3 wrong codes are entered consecutively, the keypad will shut down for
a period of 15 minutes. During this shut down period, the keypad will not
accept any codes.
CHANGING THE 1ST USER CODE
[Code length: 1-8 digit code]
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NOTE : Test the new codes several times before closing the door.
1
Locate the red button on the inside hinge side edge of the door
2
Press the red button [Lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times with the yellow light on]
3
Input : Your New Code - *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
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Unsuccessful Code Change : 5‘Beeps’ [old code is still valid; repeat 1 - 3]
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CHANGING THE 2ND USER CODE
[Code length: 1-8 digit code]
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NOTE : Test the new codes several times before closing the door.
1
Locate the red button on the inside hinge side edge of the door
2
Input : 0 - 0 on the keypad & press the red button
[Lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times with the yellow light on]
3
Input : Your New Code - *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
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Unsuccessful Code Change : 5‘Beeps’ [the old code is still valid; repeat
steps 1 - 3]
LOW BATTERY WARNING
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Red light appears when you open the safe along with the green light
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Enter your code & get a valid response but the lock does not respond
CHANGING YOUR BATTERIES
1
Locate the battery cover on the bottom edge of the keypad & remove the
cover by pulling on the tab
2
Carefully & gently remove the 9-V battery from the compartment
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CAUTION : Hold onto battery connector to avoid pulling wires out of
housing.
3
Carefully re-insert the new 9V battery, do not force the batter y into the
compartment
4
The lock will retain all current codes & settings
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OVERRIDE KEY INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK LIST
Before proceeding, make sure you have your Override Key available.
If you need to order a new Override Key, contact MESA SA FE CO M PA N Y
Customer Care : 888.381.8514 [Monday thru Friday 7AM - 4PM/PST ]
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1 Override Key
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1 Phillip’s Head Screw-Driver
[not included]
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CAUTION : REMOVE THE BATTERY. Do NOT pull or tug on keypad face or wires. It is
crucial that these wires stay intact & connected for the lock to operate. Please note: you
are liable for any damages that occur to the lock while accessing the override key slot.
LOCATING THE OVERRIDE KEY
The Override Key is concealed yet easy to access in
case of an emergency or loss of code.
1
Remove the battery.
2
Looking at the keypad, locate the “MESA” bubble
sticker; top, center.
3
Remove this bubble sticker.
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Place the bubble sticker aside, face down, so to
not stick to anything
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Do not lose bubble sticker
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SeeFigure A
4
Using a Phillip’s Head screw-driver, remove the
screw connecting the keypad face to the keypad
collar.
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See Figure B
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Keypad Face : the keypad & surrounding chrome
edge
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Keypad Collar : the black housing that is
attached to the safe. Houses the battery, wires &
electronic component
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Carefully let the keypad face hang with wires
still attached.
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USING THE OVERRIDE KEY
1
With the keypad face removed, locate the
override key slot inside the keypad collar, on the
right.
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See Figure E
2
Using your key, with the larger/longer notches
facing UP, place the key into the slot.
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You may need to angle the key slightly in order
for it to slide in properly.
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See Figure D
3
Make sure the key slides completely into the
slot, the pin fitting into the end of the key.
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See Figure E
4
Once key is snug, turn clockwise [left] to the 8
o’clock position.Your safe will be unlocked.
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See Figure F
REINSTALL THE KEYPAD FACE
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CAUTION : Be EXTREMELY careful with the wiring.
Do NOT pinch wires in between the keypad face & the
keypad collar.
1
With your fingers, carefully grip the keypad face,
holding it so the face is out & the numbers are right side-up.
2
Re -attach to the keypad collar by inserting bottom first, so the notch connects,
then carefully press/push into keypad collar casing.
3
Once the keypad face is snug in place, screw the keypad face back to the keypad
collar & replace the “MESA” bubble sticker.