SPORTS AFIELD FOR SA5524-BG User manual

IMPORTANT:
Please read this information and follow all safety rules carefully before
operating your gun safe. Failure to do so will void your warranty.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR SA5524-BG and SA5554-BG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 2
1. REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................ 3
2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR SAFE ........................................................................................ 4
3. UNBOXING ...................................................................................................................... 4
4. INSPECTION .................................................................................................................... 4
5. INITIAL ENTRY.................................................................................................................. 5
6. PROPER PLACEMENT AND MOVING OF SAFE...................................................................6
7. KEEPING YOUR SAFE DRY ................................................................................................. 6
8. SHIPPING SKID REMOVAL................................................................................................. 7
9. SECURING YOUR SAFE........................................................................................................8
10. ELECTRONIC LOCK INSTALLATION..................................................................................9
11. SECURITY CODE SETUP FOR NON ILLUMINATED LOCKS................................................10
12. LOW BATTERY WARNING.............................................................................................11
13. SILENT ENTRY MODE.....................................................................................................11
14. LOCKED OUT OF YOUR SAFE..........................................................................................11
15. LOADING YOUR SAFE.....................................................................................................11
16. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................ 12
LIFETIME WARRANTY

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DISCLAIMER - READ BEFORE SAFE SETUP
FIREARM STORAGE
SAFETY
Thank you for choosing a Sports Afield Safe to protect your valuables. We are
commied to securing, organizing and protecng your most important documents,
valuables and keepsakes.
Your safe is built to last a lifeme. However, please understand that the locking
mechanism has precision parts. If you experience ANY difficulty opening or closing
your safe. DO NOT FORCE THE SAFE OPEN. Doing so may jam the components in
the lock, which will require a safe technician to unlock your safe. This causes an
inconvenience to you and may lead to a claim denial.
If you experience problems or challenges with your safe, please contact us.
Many issues can be quickly resolved without the product being returned.
Safe bodies and doors are extremely heavy thus SA Consumer Products requires a
minimum of two people to insure stability of the safe during installaon. Always ensure
proper installaon, as laid out in this manual, and do not open the door with the safe
on an uneven or unstable floor. Ignoring this could result in serious injury or death.
If you choose to ulize this safe to store a firearm always follow proper firearm and
local laws.
SA Consumer Products strongly recommends that you do not store loaded firearms.
Always follow the firearm safety rules set out by the firearm’s manufacturer.
A Sports Afield Safe or any other firearm storage device cannot take the place
of other safety procedures including advising children of the dangers of firearms.
SA Consumer Products and its distributors of the Sports Afield Safes do not
recommend, suggest, advise, promote, or otherwise condone the ownership
or use of firearms. We believe the decision to own or use a firearm is a serious
decision that should only be made by an adult who has carefully considered
the risks and benefits of such a decision.
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
SPORTS AFIELD SAFE.
DO NOT LOCK THIS MANUAL OR THE BACKUP KEYS IN YOUR SAFE.
Contact Customer Service at [email protected] or [phone]

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Customer Service - [phone]
PURCHASE DATE:
PURCHASE PRICE (BEFORE TAX):
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
KEY NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE):
RETAILER NAME:
Theinformaon you record onto this page will be required in the event you
cannot access thecontents of your Sports Afield Safe. Pleasefill out all the
required informaon below and retain for your records and safe keeping.
PLEASE HAVE THIS INFORMATION READY PRIOR TOCALLING FOR TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE AT:
Contact Customer Service at [email protected] or [phone]
Register your safe at www.saproducts.com
1. REGISTRATION
By registering your Sports Afield safe we will be able to expedite and address
any problems or challenges you may have which would otherwiserequirea
notary leer and proof of payment.

2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR SAFE
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External
Hinges
3 Spoke
Handle
(SA5554-BG
is a 5 spoke
handle)
Override
Key Entry
(Underneath
keypad)
Programmable
E-Lock
9v Battery
Compartment
Fully Wrapped
Adjustable Shelf
UL Approved
Electrical Outlet
Bolt Down
Holes
Adjustable
Shelf Rails
Top Shelf
Deluxe
Door
Organizer
Reset
Button
Active
Locking
Bolts
4. INSPECTION
3. UNBOXING
Make sureto inspect your safefor shipping damagebefore accepng delivery.
If you find any damage, please contact the delivery company (or carrier) immediately.
Any damage not noted upon delivery must be reported within fieen (15) days
or there will be no recourse. Any noted damage at the me of delivery must be
resolved with the delivery company and/or retailer. Shipping damage is not
warrantable by SA Consumer Products.
WARNING: SAFES ARE HEAVY AND CAN BE UNSTABLE ON UNEVEN GROUND.
PLEASE ENSURE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH OR MOVING UNSECURED
SAFES. WHILE UNBOXING BE SURE TO HAVE A SECOND PERSON HOLD AND
STABILIZE THE SAFE TO KEEP IT FROM TIPPING, CAUSING INJURY, AND/OR
DAMAGE TO THE SAFE AND SURROUNDING STRUCTURES.
Remove thepackaging. If your safe is sll on shipping feet you can simply li
theboxup and offthesafeoncethestrapping has been removed. If your safe
does not have shipping feet you will needto carefully remove thebox, ensuring
not to damage thesafeand/or injure yourself. You will want to have someone
stabilize the safe when removing the cardboard and other packing material
from underneath the safe.

5. INITIAL ENTRY
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1.
2. Locate the keyhole in the
backer plate. Insert and turn
the override key clockwise
from 9 to the 1 o’clock
posion to unlock.
Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Step 1
3. Turn thehandle clockwise
unl the safedooropens.
Once open, turn the handle
back to its starng posion so
the bolts are open and
extended. Remove key.
Locatethebackup keys and
single handle spoke inside
theplasc bag hanging on
thefront of thesafe.
Install the handle into one of
the threaded openings and
twisng clockwise unl you
feel the spoke fully lock into
place.
4. Remove the 2 addional
handles from the safe
(SA5554-BG will have 4
addional spokes). Install
them each into the threaded
openings.
Twist clockwise unl you feel
the spokes fully lock into
place.
CONTENTS:
USER MANUAL,
BACKUP AND SINGLE
HANDLE SPOKE

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7. KEEPING YOUR SAFE DRY
6. PROPER PLACEMENT AND MOVING OF SAFE
We recommend placing a moisture/protecve barrier between your safe and
concrete floor to prevent any moisture, mildew and rust damage the safe. Installing
your safe in a place with climate control (heat in the winter and cooling in the summer)
is highly recommended. In areas of high humidity or frequent temperature fluctuaons
(garages) it is recommend to take appropriate precauons to ward against moisture
damage. We strongly encourage the use of an internal dehumidifier and/or desiccants
to protect your contents from rust or mildew. Internal dehumidifiers should not be
in direct contact with the side or back walls.
4.
3.
Using a dolly capable of supporng thesize and weight of your safe, move thesafe
to your desired locaon. Pleasetakeall necessary precauons to protect and prevent
any damageto your flooring.
HELPFUL: TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR SAFE WILL MAKE IT THROUGH DOORWAYS,
STAIRS, OR CORNERS, TAKE THE EMPTY SAFE BOX AND SEE IF IT WILL FIT ALL THE WAY
THROUGH TO ITS FINAL LOCATION.
5.
6.
7.
The safe should be installed adjacent to a side wall with minimal space on either
side of the safe. Wherever possible, the safe should be flat against the wall and
floor. Remove the baseboard and/or wall trim if necessary.
Always ensure the safe is in an isolated and dry area. Never place the safe in direct
contact with a wet floor. When installing your safe on a concrete floor, use of a
moisture/protecve barrier is highly recommended. Failure to do so, or exposing
the safe to chemicals or other adverse environments, may void the warranty.
If your safe seems unlevel, you may need to shim the boom of the safe to
prevent the door from swinging open too quickly, or closing on itself.
1.
2.
WARNING: SAFES ARE VERY HEAVY AND AWKWARD TO HANDLE. PLEASE USE THE
UTMOST CARE IN MOVING THE SAFE. UTILIZING A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL WITH
PROPER MOVING EQUIPMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The locaon of the gun safe is very important and the utmost care should be taken
during this consideraon.
To maximize the fire protecon of your safe, we recommend you place the safe in
lower levels in your home where fire temperatures are lower and away from highly
combusble materials.
To maximize burglary protecon and stability, securing the safe to the floor
is recommended.
SA Consumer Products recommends that you store your safe in a closet, office,
basement, bedroom or any other locaon that is convenient for you but out of
direct line of sight from prying eyes. The locaon of the gun safe is very important.
SA Consumer Products requires the safe is secured to the floor to ensure safe does
not p over in case of a flood.

8. SHIPPING SKID REMOVAL
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1.
2.
3.
4.
WARNING: WHILE REMOVING THE BOLTS FROM THE SKIDS, BE SURE TO HAVE
A PERSON HOLD AND STABILIZE THE SAFE TO KEEP IT FROM TIPPING, CAUSING
INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE SAFE AND SURROUNDING STRUCTURES.
WARNING: BEFORE REMOVING THE SHIPPING SKIDS, MAKE SURE THE DOOR
IS CLOSED AND LOCKED. THE DOOR OF YOUR SAFE IS HEAVY AND PRESENTS
A SAFETY HAZARD UNTIL THE SAFE IS BOLTED DOWN OR SECURED PROPERLY.
Upon receiving your safe, you may find it aached to metal shipping skids. The
skids are secured from the underside of the safe by four bolts. Remove bolts
from the right side using a wrench or 11/16” (17mm) socket.
With a person stabilizing the safe, carefully lt the safe to the le and pull the
shipping skid on the right side away from the boom of the safe.
With the shipping skid removed from one side of the safe, carefully lower the
safe to the floor.
Follow the same procedure to remove the remaining shipping skid.
M10 BOLT
M10 NUT

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9. SECURING YOUR SAFE
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
WARNING: YOUR SAFE IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ITSELF WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED.
HOWEVER, CAUTION SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID TIPPING. WHILE SECURING YOUR
SAFE BE SURE TO HAVE A SECOND PERSON HOLD AND STABILIZE THE SAFE TO KEEP IT
FROM TIPPING, CAUSING INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE SAFE AND SURROUNDING
STRUCTURES. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL COMPROMISE THE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND
WARRANTY OF THE SAFE.
Use the hardware provided or consult your hardware retailer for fastening
hardware for your parcular mounng surface.
Open your safe door and locate and remove the four black caps on the
safe floor. This will provide access to the factory drilled bolt down holes.
To secure your safe to the floor it will first be necessary to drill pilot holes
in the floor surface.
Drill the appropriate diameter and depth of pilot holes based on the type of
hardware being used and the type of floor surface. For the hardware provided
(concrete floor installaon) we recommend using a hammer drill and 1/2”
concrete drill bit to drill holes the four corresponding in the concrete floor.
Insert and drive the plasc anchoring plugs into the pilot holes. You may need
to use a hammer to fully insert the plugs into the pilot holes.
Secure the safe, by threading all 4 anchor bolts through the factory drilled bolt
down holes in the boom of the safe and ratcheng down ght.
7. Replace thefour black caps onto the floor of thesafe.
TOOLS NEEDED TO BOLT SAFE TO A CONCRETE SURFACE
• DRILL / HAMMER DRILL
• DRILL BIT – 1/2” ( for installing into concrete with provided hardware)
• WRENCH / 11/16” (17MM) SOCKET
• HAMMER
• SAFETY GLASSES
• GLOVES
• OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED
FENDER WASHER

4.
Plug cable into the
back of the lock face. The
cable connector will only fit
one way into the connector
in the lock face.
2. The electronic lock requires
1x9V alkaline baery. Locate
the baery compartment on
the back of the lock face.
Insert the baery in the
proper orientaon. Keypad
will beep when baeries
are successfully installed.
WARNING: The baeries must be
inserted with the correct polarity.
Exhausted baeries must be removed
from the product and discarded safely.
Do not mix old and new baeries. Do not
mix alkaline or standard (carbon – zinc)
baeries. Do not use rechargeable
(nickel – cadmium) baeries.
1. Remove lock face from box
located inside of safe.
3.
10. ELECTRONIC LOCK INSTALLATION
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Align the lock face to the
backer plate, with the lock
face slightly rotated to the
le. Turn clockwise unl
the E-lock clicks into place.
Locate the two remaining
handle spokes inside of the
safe. Insert each individual
spoke into a threaded
opening and turn clockwise
to install.
Step 3 Step 2 Step 1
BACK OF LOCK FACE
FRONT OF LOCK FACE
9V BATTERY
Step 4

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11. SECURITY CODE SETUP FOR NON ILLUMINATED LOCKS
Green = Successful Entry
DO NO CLOSE DOOR
WITHOUT KEY IN HAND
2.
3.
4.
Important: It is necessary to re-program your safe with a new security code you have
personally selected to provide maximum household security. Be careful, in choosing
your new security code, you’ll want to be sure that you can operate the unit quickly
without making an error.
On the inside of the safe door, locate
the small plasc cap. Unscrew and remove
the cap. You will now see the reset buon.
Press and release the reset buon. You
will hear a beep. The yellow (le) light
on the lock face will illuminate indicang
that you are now in programming mode.
Enter your new 3 to 8 digit security
code followed by the [ * ] symbol.
The lock face will beep twice aer
pressing the [ * ] symbol.
While the safe door is sll open,
confirm your newly entered security
code. Confirm code by entering the
3-8 digit code followed by the [ # ]. If
successful you will hear two beeps and
the green light will illuminate, allowing
you to retract the bolts.
Note: Do not shut the safe door unl you have confirmed your new security code at least 3 mes to
ensure your code has been saved and you can open the door successfully If the code fails, the yellow
(le) light will flash and beep. Repeat the steps above unl successful.
Warning: If the incorrect security code is entered 3 mes you will have an automac lockout for
1 minute before you can enter your code again. If 3 addional failed aempts are made, the keypad
will lockout for 5 minutes. Leave baeries in to go through lockout cycle. If baeries are removed
the mer will restart zero.
1. Key in the preset factory code [ 1 5 9 # ].
The right light will turn green. Turn the
handle to ensure bolts are acvated.
Once confirmed return handle to starng
posion to lock bolts out.

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14. LOCKED OUT OF YOUR SAFE
In the event you have forgoen thesecurity codeyour primary acon will be to use
your backup keys in order to gain access to your safe and follow the Electronic Lock
Security Setup Code instrucons, starng at step 2 of acvang the brass reset buon.
If you have lost your backup keys, you will need to contact customer service at the
number below. Proof of purchase is required to obtain keys.
12. LOW BATTERY WARNING
Red = Low Baery
13. SILENT ENTRY MODE
1. To mute, enter thecode[* 6 3 3].
2. To turn thesound back on, enter code [
By acvang silent entry mode, the safe will no longer
make audible sound when interacng with safe, allowing
for silent access.
This lock face is equipped to alert you when the baeries
are low by illuminang the red light (center) when any
buon is pressed on the keypad. Replace baeries
immediately to avoid being locked out of your safe.
Always test the baeries when installing or replacing.
If the red light comes on when a buon is pressed you
know the baeries are not fully charged.
Contact Customer Service at [email protected] or [phone]

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2.
3.
4.
15. LOADING YOUR SAFE
5.
Store documents or heat sensive items in the boom of the safe for greatest
protecon against fire damage.
Store ammunion separately from valuables.
Do not put anything in your safe that will put pressure against the door when
it is closed.
Select safe models have reinforced shelving, but as a good safety precauon store
heavier items either on the floor of the safe, or away from the middle of the shelves.
When placing guns into your safe, make sure they rest securely against the cutouts
provided in the gun racks to prevent accidental pping when the door is closed.
16. MAINTENANCE
The hinges and internal locking mechanism are permanently lubricated, thus
needing no maintenance. Opening the door panel of your safe may void your
warranty. Always consult our customer service experts prior to doing so.

LIFETIME WARRANTY
SA Consumer Products, Inc. will repair or replace, at their sole
discretion, any Sports Afield Gun Safe damaged by fire, forced
entry, forced attack or natural flood for the lifetime of the
original owner.
SA Consumer Products, Inc. will repair or replace, at their sole
discretion, any Sports Afield Gun Safe with defective parts, paint
or lock for the lifetime or the original owner.
If SA Consumer Products, Inc. deems a replacement safe is to be
sent, they will pay the freight costs to ship the replacement safe
to the original owner.
This lifetime warranty is limited to the safe and expressly excludes
any loss associated with the contents of the safe.
SA Consumer Products, Inc. reserves the right to receive full
evidence of your misfortune, such as a police report and/or
homeowners statement of coverage. This warranty is not valid
outside of the United States and Canada.
Proof of registration and copy of sales receipt must be on file at
the time of claim. Visit our website at www.saproducts.com
to register your safe.
Lifetime warranty only applies to the original owner of the safe.
SA Consumer Products, Inc. shall only be responsible and liable
when the safe is used in compliance with the directions specified
in your new Sports Afield Safe Owner’s Manual.
SA Consumer Products, Inc. requires that specific guidelines be
followed for repair. The safe will be repaired in-home if possible
(to include parts and labor); however, if factory replacement is
necessary (at SA Consumer Products, Inc.’s sole discretion), the
replacement will be shipped freight prepaid, curbside delivery.
This warranty is inclusive and is in lieu of any and all other
warranties, express or implied. Specifically excluded are the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
This warranty is limited to the safe itself and/or its value and
does not include consequential damages of any kind including,
but not limited to, the contents in and of the safe.
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