SPORTS AFIELD INSTINCT BIOMETRIC Series 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.
INSTINCT BIOMETRIC SERIES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SA5529INS-BIO
111521

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1www.saproducts.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 2
1. REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................ 3
2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR SAFE ........................................................................................ 4
3. UNBOXING ...................................................................................................................... 4
4. INSPECTION .................................................................................................................... 4
5. INITIAL ENTRY.................................................................................................................. 5
6. PROGRAMMING YOUR FINGERPRINT............................................................................. 6
7. ACCESS TEST.................................................................................................................... 7
8. PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL FINGERPRINTS................................................................ 7
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING....................................................................................................... 8
10. CLEARING ALL PROGRAMMED FINGERPRINTS............................................................8
11. LOW BATTERY WARNING...............................................................................................9
12. LOCKOUT MODE/ TAMPER PROTECTION........................................................................9
13. SILENT ENTRY MODE................................................................................................. 10
14. PROPER PLACEMENT AND MOVING OF SAFE.............................................................. 10
15. KEEPING YOUR SAFE DRY ............................................................................................ 11
16. SHIPPING SKID REMOVAL............................................................................................. 11
17. SECURING YOUR SAFE.................................................................................................. 12
18. LOADING YOUR SAFE .................................................................................................. 13
19. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................ 13
WARRANTY........................................................................................................................ 14

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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.
PLEASEHAVE 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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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.
External
Hinges
3 Spoke
Biometric
Handle
Biometric
Scanner
AA Battery
Compartment
Adjustable
Shelf Rails
Active
Locking
Bolts
Fully
Wrapped
Adjustable
Shelf
Gun
Rests
Bolt Down
Holes Carpeted Door
Panel
Reset
Button
Fire
Seal
Backup
Key Entry
Magnetic
Key Cover

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1.
3.
5. INITIAL ENTRY
2.
Install the single handle spoke
handle by inserng into one
of the threaded openings
and twisng clockwise unl
hand ght.
Locate the backup keys, key
cover and single handle
spoke inside the plasc bag
hanging on the front of the
safe.
Insert and turn the backup
key clockwise to unlock.
Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Step 1
4.
Rotate the handle clockwise
unl the safe door opens.
Once open, turn the handle
back to its starng posion
so the bolts are open and
extended. Remove key and
set aside.
Locate the two remaining
handle spokes inside of the
safe. Insert each individual
spoke into a threaded
opening of the spindle hub.
CONTENTS:
USER MANUAL
BACKUP KEYS, KEY
COVER AND SINGLE
HANDLE SPOKE

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5.
Step 5
5. INITIAL ENTRY (Continued)
6. PROGRAMMING YOUR FINGERPRINT
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
HOLD FOR BEEP
LIFT FINGER
Step 2Step 3
2 BEEPS + 2 GREEN FLASHES = SUCCESS!
GREEN LED
GREEN LED
Step 1
1.
On the inside of the safe, near
the baery compartment, locate
the brass cap. Unscrew and
remove the cap. Press the reset
buon. You will hear 1 beep and
the indicator ring will illuminate
white on the front of the door
indicang that you are now in
programming mode.*Keep safe
door open while programming
new fingerprint*
Locate the (4) AA Alkaline
baeries and insert in the
baery compartment on
the inside of the door
panel. Unit will beep when
baeries are successfully
installed. Replace baery
cover.
WARNING: Thebaeries must be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted baeries
must be removed from theproduct and discarded safely. Do not use standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) baeries.
Baery Holder
AA
AA
AA
AA
Red Reset Button
Brass Cap
2. PLACE AND HOLD the pad of your
finger on the scanner unl indicator
ring flashes green once and beeps
once.
3. Quickly REPEAT Step 2 at least 3
more mes unl there are 2
consecuve beeps and 2 green
flashes. That finger is now
programmed.
If unsuccesful, the indicator Ring
will flash red 5 mes and beep 5
mes. Repeat this secon again.
Inacvity Timeout: If this
programming sequence is not
completed within 10 seconds the
indicator ring will flash red 5 mes
and beep 5 mes. Return to step 2
to restart this process.

7. ACCESS TEST
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With keys in hand, close and lock the door.
PLACE AND HOLD the PROGRAMMED finger
pad on scanner, indcator ring will flash white
1 me and beep 1 me to alert scanner is
acvated.
If fingerprint is accepted, indicator ring will
illuminate green. You now have access to your
safe.
If fingerprint is rejected, the indicator Ring
will flash red 5 mes and beep 5 mes.
GREEN LED = SUCCESS!
*Now that your fingerprint is successfully programmed, re-install the magnec branding
badge and store your backup keys in a secure secondary locaon outside of the safe.
8. PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL FINGERPRINTS
INDIVIDUALLY MAPPING ALL
ZONES OF YOUR FINGERPRINT
WILL ENSURE A RELIABLE
READING BY THE SCANNER.
To ensure each programming
sequence is properly captured, the
scanner needs to read the exact
same place on your finger four
mes in a row.
This counts as one programmed
fingerprint of the 100 fingerprints
this unit can keep in memory.
Once programming sequence has
been successfully completed you
can move onto the next zone of
your fingerprint.
TIP
RIGHT
TOP
MIDDLE
LEFT
When accessing your safe quickly, there is a chance you might press
the scanner with a part of your finger that you have not registered before.
For this reason, we recommend programming addional areas of your
fingerprint to ensure fast and reliable entry to your safe.

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event that you run into issues with programming and accessing your
safe, please read through this secon for answers to your quesons.
YOUR PROGRAMMED
FINGERPRINT IS NOT
READING AT ALL TIMES
SOLUTIONPROBLEM
Placing a poron of a fingerprint on the scanner
that has not been programmed can result in an
error. We recommend programming mulple
areas of each fingerprint.
Make sure to hold down your finger on the
scanner instead of tapping. Scanner needs me
to complete the scanning process.
Fingerprints may lack definion due to excessive
skin dryness. We recommend applying
moisturizer or slide your fingerprint against your
forehead before scanning process.
THE SCANNER IS NOT
READING YOUR
FINGERPRINT
10. CLEARING ALL PROGRAMMED FINGERPRINTS
NOTE:
If 100 max fingerprints have already
been programmed the indicator ring
will flash 5 mes and beep 5 mes.
We recommend clearing all
programmed fingerprints and starng
the programming process over.
Hold the reset buon for 5
seconds. Aer 5 seconds, the
indicator ring will flash green two
mes and beep two mes to
signal that all fingerprints have
now been cleared. The safe will
not open to any fingerprints unl
a new fingerprint has been
programmed.
x
2 x
2
GREEN
LIGHT
Red Reset Button

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This safe is equipped to alert you of Low
Baery Mode. This Low Baery Warning is
iniated immediately aer an accepted
fingerprint scan. The indicator ring will first
illuminate green followed by a 3 second long
beep and the indicator ring flashing purple for
3 seconds. It is highly advised to immediately
replace the safe's baeries to avoid being
locked out of your safe.
BATTERIES ARE LOW
IF THE INDICATOR RING
FLASHES PURPLE
11. LOW BATTERY WARNING
12. LOCKOUT MODE / TAMPER PROTECTION
1. Three consecuve rejected scans put the safe
in “Basic Lockout” mode. The Bio Scanner is
deacvated for 30 seconds.
2. Six consecuve rejected scans result in
“Severe Lockout” mode. The Bio Scanner is
deacvated for 5 minutes.
3. Aer the safe enters basic or severe lockout mode,
the tamper indicator will trigger to warn you that
someone has unsuccessfully aempted to gain
access to your safe. This tamper indicator will signal
immediately aer the next successful fingerprint is
accepted. The indicator ring will flash red 3 mes in
addion to a 3 second long beep.
Note: During lockout mode, the indicator ring will
light up red once every 10 seconds. When lockout
mode has ended, the indicator ring will flash green
1 me and you will hear 1 beep . You now have access
to your bio scanner.

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13. SILENT ENTRY MODE
By acvang the silent entry mode, the safe will no longer
make audible sounds.
To turn on silent entry mode, hold a programmed finger on
the scanner for 5 seconds beyond your fingerprint being
accepted. The green indicator ring will turn off and back on,
but will not beep, indicang you are now in silent entry mode.
You will not hear any sounds for any funcons while the safe
is in silent entry mode.
To turn the sound back on, hold a programmed finger on the
scanner for 5 seconds beyond your fingerprint being accepted.
The green indicator ring will turn off and back on and will beep
once indicang you are no longer in silent entry mode.
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.
14. PROPER PLACEMENT AND MOVING OF SAFE
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.

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2.
3.
4.
16. SHIPPING SKID REMOVAL
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.
15. KEEPING YOUR SAFE DRY
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.
M10 BOLT
M10 NUT

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1.
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.
Make sure the metal washer sits on top of the rubber washer. Tighten the
bolt to compress the rubber washer between the safe and metal washer.
Failure to do so will allow water to enter the safe in the event of a flood.
17. SECURING YOUR SAFE
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

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2.
3.
4.
18. LOADING YOUR SAFE
19. MAINTENANCE
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.
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.
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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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