SentrySafe SFW123ES User manual

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www.sentrysafe.com
Sentry Group
900 Linden Avenue
Rochester, New York 14625-2784 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-800-828-1438
(8:00 am-6:00 pm E.S. T., Mon. – Fri.)
Fax: [phone]
Téléphone : 585-381-4900
Service à la clientèle : 1-800-828-1438
(De 8 h à 18 h, HNE, du lundi au vendredi)
Télécopieur : 585-381-2940
Teléfono: 585-381-4900
Servicio a clientes: 1-800-828-1438
(8:00 am-6:00 pm hora del Este, lun., - vier.)
Fax: [phone]
Model No.
Modèle Nº
Modelo No.
Serial No.
Nº de série
No. de serie
Dial Combination (Not All Models)
Combinaison du cadran
(pas tous les modèles)
Combinación del disco
(No todos los modelos)
Key No. (Not All Models)
Clé Nº (pas tous les modèles)
Llave No. (No todos los modelos)
Factory Code (Not All Models)
Code d’usine (pas tous les modèles)
Código de fábrica
(No todos los modelos)
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IMPORTANT
If you experience any problems or challenges with your safe, please contact us. Many issues can
be resolved quickly.
IMPORTANT
Si vous rencontrez des problèmes ou des difficultés avec votre coffre-fort, s’il vous plaît con-
tactez-nous. De nombreux problèmes peuvent être résolus rapidement.
IMPORTANTE
Si experimenta cualquier problema o dificultad con su seguro, por favor póngase en contacto con
nosotros. Muchos problemas pueden ser resueltos rápidamente.

Fire-Safe Owner’s Manual

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Warnings
WARNING
Gun warning
This product is not intended for the secure storage of all materials. Items such as firearms, other
weapons, combustible materials, or medication should NOT be stored in this unit.
WARNING
DO NOT store delicate items directly in your safe.
SentrySafe products which offer fire protection have a proprietary insulation that has a high
moisture content. In addition the SentrySafe advanced safes close airtight to offer water resistance,
which may also cause moisture to accumulate inside your safe. The desiccant packet included in
your safe during shipment, should be left in your safe. DO NOT DISCARD IT. It is intended to help
absorb moisture which may accumulate inside your safe. Please open your unit once every two
weeks to avoid moisture accumulation.
If you choose to store delicate items such as jewelry with working parts, watches, stamps, or
photos in your safe, we recommend putting them in an air-tight container, prior to placing them in
the safe for storage.
NOTE: Sentry Group will not be responsible for any damage or loss of items placed in the unit due
to moisture.
WARNING
DO NOT store pearls in this safe unit.
In the event of a fire, potential damage to delicate pearls occurs at temperatures much lower
than the 350°F interior performance measure which the UL classification performance standard
indicated guarantees. Therefore, DO NOT store pearls in your SentrySafe product.
WARNING
No computer disks, audio-visual media or photo negatives.
This product is not intended to protect computer floppy or diskettes, cartridges and tapes, audio or
video cassettes or photo negatives.
WARNING
Your safe is only part of your total security protection.
Sentrysafe recommends that you store your safe in closets, offices, basements, bedrooms and any
other locations that are convenient for you but out of direct line of sight from
prying eyes. The location of the safe does not affect the safes’ ability to protect your
valuables inside.

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Table of Contents
Registration:
www.sentrysafe.com/customercare/register_your_product
Reasons to register
By registering your SentrySafe product you can easily retrieve forgotten codes and combinations,
which would otherwise require a notary letter and payment.
By registering your SentrySafe product you can be sure that in the unfortunate circumstance of a
fire you will be guaranteed your replacement safe (provided official paperwork).
Français .................................................................................................... 17
Español...................................................................................................... 33
English
Warnings ..............................................................................................................2
Registration ..........................................................................................................3
Mechanical Combination Lock...............................................................................4-5
Programmable Electronic Lock...............................................................................6-9
Operating the Light ...............................................................................................10
Bolting Down Your Safe.........................................................................................11-12
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................13
Customer Service...................................................................................................14
Guarantees & Fire Specifications............................................................................15
IMPORTANT
If you experience any problems or challenges with your safe, please contact us.
Many issues can be resolved quickly without the product being returned.

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./4%sStore combination (and keys if equipped) in a secure
location (other than in the safe).
sCombination can not be changed.
 sSentrySafe offers a secure online location for the
entry and retrieval of your combination. Go to
www.sentrysafe.com and register your safe.
1Ensure any shipping screws have been removed. Located on
the inside of the door.
sDO NOT RETURN! Questions or concerns, call us at
1-800-828-1438.
2Find your combination on the back of this owner’s manual.
Warning: Test your combination several times before putting valuables inside.
1FOR DUAL KEY/COMBINATION LOCKS ONLY,insert key into
the lock, turn to the ‘unlocked’ position, then remove the key.
This is a secondary locking feature not an override key.
Without the key you will not be able to open your safe.
2Rotate dial to ‘0’, then rotate right (clockwise)
passing ‘0’ three times, continue rotating until you reach the
first number in your combination.
3Rotate dial to the left (counterclockwise). Go PAST the second
number of your combination ONCE and stop the SECOND time
the dial reaches the number.
Mechanical Combination Lock
M100TEST
SN100TEST01*
10-22-33 RLR
2075
Preparing your safe for first time use
Unlocking your safe

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4Rotate the dial to the right (clockwise), stop when you reach
the third number in your combination.
5Rotate the handle downward to open the door.
This may take a limited amount of force if you have a water
resistant safe.
./4% sMake sure the handle is in the horizontal position when unlocking the safe.
 sIf the door does not open easily, repeat steps 1-5.
 sIf you exert too much force on the handle, the handle will move without moving the
bolts. When this happens, you will hear a ‘click.’ DO NOT be alarmed. This feature is
designed to protect the bolts from being over powered by force. If this occurs, simply
exert force in the opposite direction (lifting up) until the handles ‘clicks’ back into place
and repeat steps 1-5 to open your safe.
1Close the door and pull the handle upward until the handle
is horizontal.
For water resistant units, additional pressure to the front,
left side of the door may need to be applied prior to rotating
the handle.
2Spin the dial at least 2x to the right (clockwise).
3FOR DUAL KEY/COMBINATION LOCKS ONLY, insert key
into the lock, turn to the ‘locked’ position, then remove the key.
Locking your safe

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./4% sStore code (and keys if equipped) in a secure location
(other than in the safe).
 sSentrySafe offers a secure online location for the entry and
retrieval of your code. Go to www.sentrysafe.com and
register your safe.
1Ensure any shipping screws have been removed. Located on
the inside of the door.
sDO NOT RETURN! Questions or concerns, call us at
1-800-828-1438.
2ASlide out the battery drawer on the side of the keypad.
BInsert 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Do not
use rechargeable batteries or other types of non-alkaline
batteries.
NOTE: Do not use rechargeable batteries or any other type
of non-alkaline battery. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Do not mix alkaline and standard batteries.
CSlide battery drawer back into keypad.
3Find your code on the back of this owner’s manual.
Warning: Test your code several times before putting valuables inside.
1FOR DUAL KEY/ELECTRONIC LOCKS ONLY, insert key into
the lock, turn to the ‘unlocked’ position, then remove the key.
This is a secondary locking feature not an override key. Without
the key you will not be able to open your safe.
M100TEST
SN100TEST01*
12345
Programmable Electronic Lock
Preparing your safe for first time use
Unlocking your safe

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2AEnter the 5 digit factory code on the back of the
owner’s manual.
BA green light will indicate the code is correct. You will have
4 seconds to turn the handle to unlock your safe.
3Rotate the handle downward to open the door.
This may take a limited amount of force if you have a water
resistant safe.
./4% sMake sure the handle is in the horizontal position when unlocking the safe.
 sIf you exert too much force on the handle, the handle will move without moving the
bolts. When this happens, you will hear a ‘click.’ DO NOT be alarmed. This feature is
designed to protect the bolts from being over powered by force. If this occurs, simply
exert force in the opposite direction (lifting up) until the handles ‘clicks’ back into place
and repeat steps 1-3 to open your safe.
1Close the door and pull the handle upward until the handle is
horizontal.
For water resistant units, additional pressure to the front,
left side of the door may need to be applied prior to rotating
the handle.
2FOR DUAL KEY/ELECTRONIC LOCKS ONLY, insert key into
the lock, turn to the ‘locked’ position, then remove the key.
./4% sThe 5 digit factory code cannot be deleted. However, you may add and delete
additional codes.
 sIf your safe does not appear to be working properly, please check to make sure you are
using NEW alkaline batteries before contacting SentrySafe Customer Service.
Locking your safe

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Three code options:
Factory code:
The safe will ALWAYS unlock using this 5 digit code (found on
the back of the owner’s manual). This code cannot be deleted.
User code:
A 5 digit programmable code of your choosing that can be
changed or deleted.
Secondary code:
A 5 digit programmable code of your choosing that can be
changed or deleted. Can only be programmed after a user
code has been activated.
NOTE: The “C” key is a clear key. This can be used at anytime to clear the system and return to
standby mode – unless you are in delay mode (3 consecutive invalid entries).
Only 1 user code can be programmed at a time.
To ADD a user code:
1Press the “P” key.
2Enter the 5 digit factory code.
3The light will flash green and then you will have five seconds to enter your own
personal user code.
To DELETE a user code:
1Press the “P” key.
2Enter the 5 digit factory code.
3Enter 0,0,0,0,0.
NOTE: The electronic lock will NOT indicate that it has deleted the user code – please test the
code to make sure it has been deleted.
Programmable Electronic Lock
Programming information
Programming the user code

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Only 1 secondary code can be programmed at a time.
To ADD a secondary code:
1Press the “P” key two times.
2Enter the 5 digit user code.
3The light will flash green and then you will have five seconds to enter your own
personal secondary code.
To DELETE a secondary code:
1Press the “P” key two times.
2Enter the 5 digit user code.
3Enter 0,0,0,0,0.
./4% sThe electronic lock will NOT indicate that it has deleted the secondary code – please test
the code to make sure it has been deleted.
 sDelay mode will occur if three consecutive invalid entries have been tried. This will cause
the system to shutdown for two minutes. Do NOT remove the batteries to restart the
system it will only increase the length of time for the system shutdown.
Programming the secondary code

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The safe you have purchased may include a light. This is a long-lasting LED light. Not all safes
include a light.
The batteries that operate the keypad are the same batteries that
operate the light. If the light in your unit does not turn on, please
change your batteries. Refer to page 6 to change the batteries.
The light will turn on every time you enter your code and will remain on
for 30 seconds. The light duration has three options – off, 30 seconds,
and 60* seconds.
To turn the light off:
1Press the “0” button.
2Press the “P” button.
3Press the “3” button.
To turn the light on for 30 seconds:
1Press the “0” button.
2Press the “P” button.
3Press the “4” button.
To turn the light on for 60 seconds:
1Press the “0” button.
2Press the “P” button.
3Press the “5” button.
*If the light duration is 60 seconds, the battery life will lessen at a faster rate.
Operating the Light
How to operate the light

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Bolting Down Your Safe
Bolt down instructions
Bolt down kit contents (in select models only):
s LAGSCREWS
s WASHERS
s MASONRYANCHORS
Tools needed to bolt safe to the floor:
s $RILL
s 7RENCH
s 7⁄16” (11 mm) drill bit – for drilling into the safe.
s 9⁄32” (7.2 mm) drill bit – for drilling into a wood floor.
s 3⁄8” (9.5 mm) drill bit – for drilling into a masonry floor.
7ARNING s$/./4DRILLTHROUGHBOLTCUPS
 s$/./4BOLTTHROUGHTHEWALLS
 s$O./4DRILLFROMANYLOCATIONINSIDETHESAFE
1Tip the safe onto its left side (door hinges horizontal with the floor).
2Unlock the safe and open the door. Look to the bottom of the
safe for two indentations on the feet in opposite corners. Using
the 7⁄16” (11 mm) bit; drill a hole through each indentation
perpendicular to the bottom of the safe. Do NOT drill from
any location inside the safe.
3Tip the safe upright, place the safe in the desired location and open the door.
4Use a screw or pencil to mark the floor through both holes.
For products that do not come with a bolt down kits.
Go to www.sentrysafe.com to find recommended hardware and instructions.
Warning: Product is not water resistant once it is bolted down.The ETL verified water
resistance claim applies to product prior to the application of a bolt-down kit.

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5Move the safe aside to clear both marked spots for drilling.
6Drill into the floor:
AFor wood: Using the 9⁄32” drill bit, drill a hole 21⁄2”
(64 mm) deep in each marked spot.
BFor masonry: Using the 3⁄8” drill bit, drill a hole 21⁄2”
(64 mm) deep in each marked spot. Install a masonry
anchor in each hole.
7Replace the safe in the desired position, with the holes in
the safe aligned with those in the floor.
8Securing the safe:
AFor wood: Pass each lag screw through a washer,
then through the safe and into a hole. Tighten with
the wrench.
BFor masonry: Pass each lag screw through a washer,
then through the safe and into a masonry anchor.
Tighten with the wrench. Place masonry anchors into
the holes in the floor.
./4% sThe safe should not be bolted to a wall, this will compromise the fire rating.
Drill holes through the feet only. Do not drill through the back or sides.
 sBolting/unbolting the unit is at the consumer’s expense and discretion.
sSentry Group is not responsible for any costs incurred if the unit is to be replaced.
For products that do not come with a bolt down kits.
Go to www.sentrysafe.com to find recommended hardware and instructions.
Bolting Down Your Safe
Bolt down instructions… continued
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Troubleshooting
The Problem: Why it is Happening: The Solution:
The door will not lock Shipping screw is in place Remove the screw on the
back inside of the door
The handle is not in the
horizontal position when
the safe is locked
The clutch mechanism has
been engaged
Rotate the handle up or
down until it clicks into the
horizontal position
Cannot open door after
inputting the electronic
code
Safes doors equipped with
a water resistant gasket
may initially be tight
Hold the handle up while
inputting the code and
then pull down when the
green light comes on
Red indicator light blinks
three times and there
are three beeps
An incorrect code has been
entered
Verify code and re-enter
Red indicator light blinks
five times and there are
five beeps
Please call our Customer
Service center
1-800-828-1438
Red indicator light blinks
once and there is one
beep
Program button is pressed
out of sequence.
-or-
5 seconds has lapsed
between button entries
Start over
Red indicator light is
blinking
An incorrect code has been
entered three times
Wait two minutes and start
over
Yellow indicator light
is on
Battery power is low. The
handle will not open with
this light on
Replace batteries
The dial does not turn Ensure the handle is in the
horizontal position
The handle does not
rotate
Ensure the keylock is in the
unlocked position

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Customer Service
www.sentrysafe.com
Customer Service: 1-800-828-1438
Fax: [phone]
900 Linden Avenue / Rochester, New York / 14625-2784 USA
1Please go to our website www.sentrysafe.com to find the necessary replacement form.
If you are unable to use a computer please call the number above or fax us for a copy of
replacement form.
2Find your safe’s serial number and model number. The serial number and model number are
printed on the small label on the right side and on the door near the hinge.
3Please fill out the form in its entirety.
4Send the following to Sentry Group: Check or money order and replacement form. For current
pricing please go to www.sentrysafe.com/customercare. If you are unable to use a
computer please call the number above or fax us.
5Mail to: Sentry Group, Dept. 200, 882 Linden Avenue, Rochester, NY 14625-2784, USA-OR-
Fax statement (notary seal must be legible) to 1-585-381-2940.
Paying by credit card:
Payment may also be made using your VISA or Mastercard credit card by phone only.
Call 1-800-828-1438 to make credit card payment. Do not fax credit card information.
NOTE: Prices subject to change without prior notification.
NOTE: Key and combination orders may be placed on a Saturday or Sunday, however, those orders
will not be processed until the following work day. Our customer service center is open
Monday thru Friday, 8 AM until 6 PM.
To optimize your safes’ organization consider purchasing SentrySafe accessories for your safe.
Accessories include a locking drawer, tray, shelf, and file rack. For more items please go to our
website www.sentrysafe.com/CustomerCare/Buy_Safe_Accessories or call our customer
service number 1-800-828-1438.
How to get replacement key/combo
How to order accessories
Customer Service

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LIFETIME AFTER-FIRE REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE
If this SentrySafe product is damaged by fire at any time while still owned by you (the original
owner), SentrySafe will ship a replacement free of charge.
Include your name and address, the model number, a photo of the burned unit, a description of the
fire, along with a copy of the fire department, insurance or police report. Please send the following
information to:
Sentry Group
882 Linden Avenue
Rochester, New York 14625-2784 USA
Fire Endurance:
(UL classified protection) Subjected to temperatures up to 1700°F for a duration of 1 hour, the
safe interior will remain below 350°F. This enables your safe to withstand even high temperature
exposure, as the hottest part of a fire moves through a building.
Explosion Hazard:
(UL classified protection) Subjected to a flash fire in a 2000°F furnace for 30 minutes the unit will
not explode or rupture.
Fire Impact:
(ETL verified) After being heated to 1550°F the safe is dropped 15 feet onto rubble, then cooled,
inverted and reheated to 1550°F for 30 minutes.
Data Protection:
(ETL verified) 1 hour fire protection of CDs, DVDs, memory sticks and USB drives up to 1700°F.
This product is NOT intended to protect computer floppy or 21⁄4” diskettes, cartridges, tapes, audio
or video cassettes, or photo negatives. For fire-resistant storage of these materials, ask your retailer
for the SentrySafe Fire-Safe media storage products.
Guarantees
Fire specifications
Guarantees & Fire Specifications

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Fire-Safe®Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Avertissements
AVERTISSEMENT
Avertissement concernant les armes à feu
Ce produit n’est pas conçu pour l’entreposage sécuritaire de tous les types de matériaux.
N’entreposez PAS d’articles tels que des armes, à feu ou autres, des matériaux combustibles
ou des médicaments dans ce coffre.
AVERTISSEMENT
NE déposez PAS des articles délicats directement dans le coffre-fort.
Les produits SentrySafe offrant une protection contre l’incendie sont pourvus d’un isolant exclusif
à haute teneur en humidité. De plus, le coffre-fort avancé SentrySafe se ferme hermétiquement
afin de garantir l’étanchéité et éviter ainsi l’accumulation d’humidité à l’intérieur de votre coffre.
Un sachet de dessiccatif est placé dans votre coffre-fort pour le transport et il est préférable de le
laisser à l’intérieur du coffre. NE LE JETEZ PAS. Il est conçu pour aider à absorber l’humidité pouvant
s’accumuler dans votre coffre-fort. N’oubliez pas d’ouvrir le coffre toutes les deux semaines pour
éviter l’accumulation d’humidité.
Si vous décidez d’entreposer des articles délicats, comme des bijoux avec des pièces mobiles, des
montres, des timbres ou des photographies dans ce coffre-fort, nous vous recommandons de les
déposer d’abord dans un contenant hermétique avant de les placer dans le coffre-fort.
REMARQUE : Sentry Group ne pourra pas être tenu responsable de tout dommage subi par les
articles placés dans le coffre à cause de l’humidité ni de la perte desdits articles.
AVERTISSEMENT
NE placez PAS de perles dans le coffre.
Lors d’un incendie, les perles risquent d’être endommagées par des températures bien inférieures
à la catégorie de performance UL garantie et indiquée pour ce coffre, soit 177 °C (350 °F). Par
conséquent, ÉVITEZ de ranger des perles dans votre coffre SentrySafe.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ne placez PAS de disques informatiques, de médias audio-visuels ni de négatifs
de photos dans le coffre. Ce produit n’est pas conçu pour protéger les disques et disquettes
informatiques, les cartouches, les cassettes audio ou vidéo ou les négatifs de photos.
AVERTISSEMENT
Votre coffre-fort n’est qu’une partie de votre protection complète.
SentrySafe vous recommande d’entreposer votre coffre-fort dans un garde-robe, un bureau, un
sous-sol, une chambre à coucher ou tout autre endroit qui vous convient et qui est à l’abri des
regards indiscrets. L’emplacement du coffre-fort n’affecte en aucun cas sa capacité à protéger les
objets de valeur qu’il contient.

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Français
Table des Matières
Enregistrement :
www.sentrysafe.com/customercare/register_your_product
Raisons pour enregistrer le produit
En enregistrant votre produit SentrySafe, vous pourrez facilement récupérer vos combinaisons
oubliées pour lesquelles vous devriez autrement fournir une lettre notariée et débourser des frais.
En enregistrant votre produit SentrySafe, vous pourrez être certain que dans le cas malheureux
d’un incendie, votre coffre-fort sera remplacé (à condition de fournir les documents officiels).
Avertissements......................................................................................................18
Enregistrement .....................................................................................................19
Serrure à Combinaison Mécanique.........................................................................20-21
Serrure Électronique Programmable ......................................................................22-25
Fonctionnement de l’Éclairage...............................................................................26
Fixation de Votre Coffre-fort ..................................................................................27-28
Dépannage ...........................................................................................................29
Service à la Clientèle .............................................................................................30
Garanties et Normes D’incendie ............................................................................31
IMPORTANT
Si vous avez quelque problème que ce soit avec votre coffre, n’hésitez pas à
communiquer avec nous. Bon nombre de problèmes peuvent être résolus rapidement
sans que le produit ne soit retourné.