Mesa MSL-500-p User manual

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CHECK LIST 2
QUICK START 3
BASIC FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 3
TROUBLE SHOOTING 3
SAFE OPERATION & PROGRAMMING 4
HOW TO OPENYOUR SAFE 4
CHANGING THE MASTER CODE 5
ACTIVATE USER CODES 5
CHANGE USER CODES 5
DELETE USER CODES 6
SETTING SINGLE USER & DUAL USER MODE 6
SETTING TIME DELAY 6
HOW TO OPEN IN TIME DELAY MODE 7
LOW BATTERY WARNING 7
CHANGING YOUR BATTERIES 7
OVERRIDE KEY INSTRUCTIONS 8
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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.
Your Mesa Safe product comes with a Support Team and Warranty in place
that is second-to-none. We have qualified Safe Technicians throughout the
country, ready to assist you, should you have any issues regarding your unit.
Please visit us at ME S A SAF E .com and scour our vastly diverse selection of
products to meet your security needs. Thank you for choosing ME S A SAF E
COMPAN Y .
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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 RE TURN 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 SAF E CO MPAN Y Technical
Support : 88.381.8514 [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]

QUICK START
1
Install a 9-Volt Battery [not
included]
2
Enter
3
Turn handle before the green light
turns off
4
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.
BASIC FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
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6 Personal Codes available
[Users : Master, User 1, User 2, User 3, User 4, & User 5]
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NOTE : Avoid confusion - keep notes on which code belongs to which user.
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The MESA MSL-500 Electronic Lock is shipped from the factor y with a factory
set Master Code.
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IMPORTANT : Because the codes are factory set, we highly recommend
changing the codes to your own unique codes immediately!
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If 4 incorrect codes are entered consistently, the keypad will shut down for a
period of 5 minutes. During this shut down period the keypad will not accept
any codes
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Programmable time delay function can be set from 01 minutes to 59
minutes
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Optional dual user mode, in this mode two seperate codes will need to be
entered to unlock the safe
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Lock Has No Response [No Beeps]
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Make sure the battery wires in the keypad housing are not pinched & are
securely connected
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Lock may possibly be in the Lockout Penalty mode. Wait 5 minutes & check
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if the lock responds [See Wrong Try Penalty; bottom of page]
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Replace the existing batteries with new ones
[See Changing Your Batteries; pg. 7]
The Lock Is Responding but Does Not Unlock
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Make sure you are getting a valid response
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Make sure you get a signal with every key stroke
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Make sure you are not in Time Delay mode
[See How To Open In Time Delay; pg. 7]
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Replace the existing batteries with new ones
[See Changing Your Batteries; pg. 7]
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If the lock still does not open, contact MESA SAFE CO M PA N Y Technical Support :
888.381.8514 [Monday thru Friday 7AM - 4PM/PST ]
SAFE OPERATION & PROGRAMMING
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Your Master Code is factory set to :
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NOTE : The Master Code should always be held by the owner of the safe.
You will not be able to activate/delete users, set up single/dual entry and
set up time delay without the Master Code.
HOW TO OPEN YOUR SAFE
Single User Mode [Default Setting]
1
Input : Code - # [light stays green for 5 seconds]
2
Turn the handle clockwise before the green light disappears
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Example :
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Invalid Code: Red light along with 5‘Beeps’
Dual User Mode
[Please refer to Setting Single User & Dual User Mode; pg. 6]
1
Input : 1st Code - # [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : 2nd Code - # [light stays green for 5 seconds]
3
Turn the handle clockwise before the green light disappears
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Example : 1st Code - #- 2nd Code - #
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Invalid Code: Red light along with 5‘Beeps’
Wrong Try Penalty
If 4 wrong codes are entered, the keypad will not accept any codes for 5
minutes. If you press any key during this penalty, the orange light will turn on
for approximately 2seconds and you will hear a ‘Beep’.
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CHANGING THE MASTER CODE [Code length : 3 - 8 digit code]
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NOTE : Always perform this operation with the door opened! Test the
new code several times before closing the door.
1
Input : *- *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : 8-8-8-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
3
Input : Current Master Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
4
Input : New Master Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
5
Re-Input : New Master Code-# [light stays green for 3 seconds]
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Example :
*-*-8-8-8-#- Master Code - #- New Master Code - #- New Master Code - #
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Unsuccessful Code Change: 5‘Beeps’ [the old code is still valid];
repeat steps 1 - 5
ACTIVATE USER CODES [Code length : 3 - 8 digit code]
1
Input : *- *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : 3-3-3-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
3
Input : Current Master Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
4
Input : [User#]- #[User#: Specify which user you would like to activate: 1,
2, 3, or 4]
5
Input : New User Code - #[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
6
Re-Input : New User Code - # [light stays green for 3 seconds]
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Example :
*-*-3-3-3-#- Master Code - #-4-#- New User Code - # - New User Code - #
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Unsuccessful Code Activation : 5‘Beeps’ [repeat steps 1 - 6]
CHANGE USER CODES [Code length : 3 - 8 digit code]
1
Input : *- *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : 4-4-4-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
3
Input : Current User Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
4
Input : [User#]- #[User#: Enter the User # that identifies the Current User
Code on Step 3]
5
Input : New User Code - #[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
6
Re-Input : New User Code - # [light stays green for 3 seconds]
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Example :
*-*-4-4-4-#- User 2 Code - #-2-#- New User Code - # - New User Code - #
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Unsuccessful Code Activation : 5‘Beeps’ [repeat steps 1 - 6]
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DELETE USER CODES [Code length : 3 - 8 digit code]
1
Input : *- *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : 6-6-6-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
3
Input : Current Master Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
4
Input : [User#]- #[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
[User#: Specify which user you would like to delete: 1, 2, 3, or 4]
5
Re-Input : [User#]- # [light stays green for 3 seconds]
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Example :
*-*-6-6-6-#-Master Code-#-1-#-1-#
[ This will delete User 1]
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Unsuccessful Code Deletion : 5‘Beeps’ [repeat steps 1 - 5]
SETTING SINGLE USER & DUAL USER MODE
Single User Mode [Only 1 code needed to open safe]
1
Input : *- *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : 1-5-8-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
3
Input : Current Master Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
4
Input : 1-#[light stays green for 3 seconds]
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Example :
*-*-1-5-8-#-Master Code-#-1-#
[ This will set Single User Mode]
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Unsuccessful Code Change : 5‘Beeps’ [repeat steps 1 - 4]
Dual User Mode [2 seperate codes needed to open safe]
1
Input : *- *[lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : 1-5-8-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
3
Input : Current Master Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
4
Input : 2-#[light stays green for 3 seconds]
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Example :
*-*-1-5-8-#-Master Code-#-2-#
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Unsuccessful Code Change : 5‘Beeps’ [repeat steps 1 - 4]
[ To use this mode, refer to How To Open Your Safe on pg. 4]
SETTING TIME DELAY [0 - 59 minute time delay]
1
Input : *-*-1-5-9-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]
2
Input : Current Master Code-# [lock will ‘Beep’ 2 times]

3
Input : 2-#[light stays green for 3 seconds]
01 = 1 minute Time Delay 59 = 59 minute Time Delay
00 = Will turn Time Delay mode off
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Example : *-*-1-5-9-#-Master Code-#-03-#
[ This will set the Time Delay period to 3 minutes]
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Unsuccessful Change : 5‘Beeps’ [repeat steps 1 - 4]
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The Master Code will override the Time Delay
HOW TO OPEN IN TIME DELAY MODE
1
Enter any valid code other than the Master Code
2
Once the code is entered the Time Delay will activate
3
During the Time Delay, codes will not be accepted. When you press any
key, the light will stay orange for 3 seconds
4
The lock will ‘Beep’ continuously & the green light will flash for the last 30
seconds of the Time Delay period
5
Once the continuous ‘Beeps’ stop, the lock will unlock for 5 seconds
6
Turn the handle to open safe
LOW BATTERY WARNING
[ Time to change your batter y]
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When you enter your code, a green light & a red light will turn on for
approximately 5 seconds; you will also hear 10 ‘Beeps’. The safe will probably
not unlock when you get this response
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When you enter your code, a green light will turn on for approximately 1
second. The safe will not unlock when you get this response
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If your keypad has no response [no beeps; no lights]
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 MPA 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 batter y.
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
5
Carefully let the keypad face hang with wires still
attached.
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See Figure C
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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
left.
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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 counter 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.

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