Winchester Ranger User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
REGISTER YOUR NEW SAFE NOW TO RECEIVE OUR LEGENDARY
LIFETIME WARRANTY AND FREE REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE
IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT OF A FIRE OR BURGLARY ATTACK!
Easy Online Warranty Registration: winchestersafes.com/warranty
Thank you for choosing Winchester Safes to protect what’s important to you.
Your trust in us is not something we take lightly. If you have any questions or need
help setting your safe up for the rst time, we’re here to help.
You can nd tutorial videos at winchestersafes.com/support and on our YouTube
channel, or contact us directly at 877-9GUNSAFE (see hours inside) to talk to
one of our skilled Customer Service team members.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP YOUR NEW SAFE
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL IS IMPORTANT
AND MUST BE READ IN FULL AND FOLLOWED COMPLETELY FOR YOUR SAFETY.

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NOTES:
INSPECT YOUR SAFE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE IT.
IF YOU FIND ANY DAMAGE, PLEASE ALERT THE DELIVERY COMPANY OR
CARRIER IMMEDIATELY. MANUFACTURER NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
FOUND AFTER SIGNING DELIVERY RECEIPT OR BILL OF LADING, AS
INDICATED ON SAFE CARTON PACKAGING VISIBLE DURING DELIVERY.
FOR SETUP AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION:
VISIT WINCHESTERSAFES.COM FOR 24/7 CUSTOMER SERVICE, TUTORIAL
VIDEOS, FAQ AND MORE.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
HOURS: 7:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
PHONE: [phone] (877-9GUNSAFE)
WINCHESTER SAFES
4801 Esco Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
INSPECT YOUR SAFE NOW FOR DAMAGE!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safe Exterior.......................................................4
Safe Interior.......................................................5
Delivery and Installation ............................................6
Vault Handle Installation ............................................8
Mechanical Lock Operating Instructions ...............................9
Mechanical Lock Dialing Instructions.................................10
Electronic Lock Operating & Changing Instructions .....................11
Care and Use .....................................................14
Lost Combination .................................................15
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................15
Warranty Claims and Repairs........................................16
Warranty ........................................................17
Accessories.......................................................19

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You are now the proud owner of a Winchester Safe. Your safe was designed,
engineered and inspected in our manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This
manual may refer to specic parts of the safe, indicated below and on Pg. 5 of this
manual.
SAFE EXTERIOR Serial and Model Number Tag
(Top of safe in corner of
select models.)
Upper Hinge
Combination Lock
(shown) or
Electronic Lock
Spoke Handle
(shown) or
Single Lever Handle
Lower Hinge
Middle Hinge
(certain models)
Safe shown for reference. Actual model and design may vary.
Serial and Model Number Tag
Safe Body
Safe Door
DO NOT REMOVE!

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SAFE INTERIOR
Key
Features
Label
Serial
Number
Model
Number
Active Locking
Bolts (Up to 3-way
movement, varies
by model.)
Stationary“Dead-Locking”Bolts
Corner Anchor Hole Access Covers
(Not shown. See winchestersafes.com
for bolt down instructions.)
Gun Rack
Adjustable shelving
Power Docking System
(Not shown. Available only
on certain models.)
Door Panel Organizer
DO NOT REMOVE!
Palusol® Heat Expandable Door Seal
Safe shown for reference. Actual model and design may vary.
Divider Wall(s)
(Select Models)
Adjustment Tab
Motion LED Light Sensor
(Not shown. Available only
on certain models.)

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DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION
A. If you purchased your safe from a retailer and are having it delivered and
installed, the delivery company personnel will provide you with the proper instruction
for the correct operation of your safe. Pay very close attention to the operation of the lock.
Make sure you can comfortably operate the lock before they leave your home or oce.
After they have shown you how to operate the lock, you should lock and unlock the safe
several times without any assistance from them. Once you are comfortable with this
procedure, and can do it consistently, you are now ready to operate your safe.
Your new safe left the factory in new condition and without damage. Inspect your new
safe for any damage prior to the delivery people leaving. Any damage claims at time of
delivery must be resolved with the delivery company and/or your retailer. Please do not
contact the factory.
B. If you purchased your safe and are doing your own delivery and installation,
you must read and follow these instructions. Safes are heavy and cumbersome and
there are risks associated with the untrained consumer doing their own delivery and
installation.We recommend that you use a professional safe installer, who is insured, and
will have the necessary equipment and training to safely and properly install your safe.
1. Packaging should have been removed and safe inspected for damage prior to
accepting the safe from your retailer. If your safe is damaged at this point, please contact
your retailer. Do not contact the factory. Manufacturer is not liable for shipping damages
after you have signed the delivery receipt of bill of lading.
2.Verify that the Serial Numbers on the safe are the same as the one in this manual. Serial
Numbers are located on top of the safe (Bandit® series) or on the front of the safe in the
lower right corner nearest the bottom hinge, and on the upper part of the inside door,
near the locking bolts. In the unlikely event that all three serial numbers do not match
exactly, please contact the Winchester Safes Customer Service Department.

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DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
3.Your safe was shipped with the door closed and locked. Open the safe by following
the MECHANICAL LOCK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 9 of this manual, or the
ELECTRONIC LOCK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 11 of this manual.
4. Remove the safe from the pallet by rst opening safe the door. Find and remove the
(4) four decorative plugs in the safe bottom. Using a 17 mm (9/16 inch on Bandit® series)
socket and ratchet, remove the four lag bolts that secure the safe to the pallet or skids.
Reinstall the four decorative plugs. Next, close the safe door and extend the locking bolts
by rotating the handle counterclockwise.With the assistance of one or more adults, slide
the safe to one side of the pallet or skids to prevent it from tipping over. Tilt the safe over
until the bottom side of the safe touches the oor, and then tilt the safe over enough to
allow the pallet or skids to be removed from under the safe.Tilt the safe back up and set
at on the oor.
5.With a dolly substantial enough to support the size and weight of your safe, move the
safe to your desired location. Consideration should be given to the weight of the safe and
the type of ooring that the safe will be moved across.Wood, tile, carpet and other types
of ooring can be easily damaged and it is your responsibility to take whatever measures
necessary to prevent any damage. If your home is pier and beam construction, you should
place the safe in an area of the oor that you are sure will support the safe’s weight.
To maximize the re protection of your safe, we recommend you place it in the lowest
elevation in your home. In a home re, the coolest part of the re is in the basement area
and the hottest in the upstairs.
6.To maximize the burglary protection, and prevent the safe from toppling over, you
should anchor your safe to the oor. See winchestersafes.com for bolt down instructions
and an accessory bolt down kit, sold separately.
7.Your newWinchester Safe is now ready to operate.

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HANDLE INSTALLATION
Step 1 - Grasp the handle hub with your hand and turn it clockwise to release the lock-
ing bolts and open the safe door.
Step 2 - Remove the box of spokes from inside the safe. Unpack each spoke and
OPTIONAL STEP: Apply one drop of spoke handle thread lock on the threads before
screwing in the handles.
Step 3 -Screw handles into the spoke hub.
OPTIONAL
Images are for instruction only and may not look identical to the handle on your
particular safe.
FOR SINGLE LEVER HANDLES: Your handle is installed from the factory and requires
no action on your part for assembly.

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MECHANICAL LOCK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The lock on your safe is a Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), Mechanical Combination Lock, with
either a front or top reading dial and dial ring. The S&G mechanical lock is the nest, most
trusted and reliable lock being used in the industry today.They are precisely made, and the
brass construction of the lock tumblers, which does not require lubrication of any kind, will
provide you with many years of reliable functionality with little or no service. However, the
dialing instructions must be performed exactly or the lock will not open. A deviation of as
little as a half number o the combination will be enough to not allow the lock to open.
Practice the dialing of your combination several times when you rst get your safe and you
will avoid a lot of unnecessary frustration.
Make note of the following Do’s and Don’ts:
DO:
1. Always dial the combination on the index mark at 12 o’clock on the dial ring.The index
mark at 11 o’clock is for service only and is never used by the owner of the safe.
2. Turn your dial slowly and use nger-tip pressure only.
3. Do not pass your number in the dialing sequence, even by the slightest amount. If you do,
the lock will not open, you must start over and redial your combination.
4. Have ample light on your dial for good visibility, and stand directly in front of your dial
when running the combination. Do not stand to the side of the dial.The parallax view
could be enough for you to go over or under your number and the lock will not open.
5. Store this manual with your combination in a secure place other than inside
your safe.
DON’T:
1. Do not spin the dial in a rapid motion or turn it back and forth. It could damage the lock to
the point that it will not open and you will be locked out of your safe.
2. Never use lubricant of any kind.
3. Do not go past any of the numbers in your combination and continue dialing.
The lock will not unlock. Start from the beginning and redial the entire combination
4. Do not store this manual and your combination inside your safe.

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MECHANICAL LOCK DIALING INSTRUCTIONS
Record your combination from above, in the spaces below for each step.
SERIAL NUMBER: _______________________________________
COMBINATION: ________________________________________
STEP 1:
Turn the dial
counterclockwise
(left) at least 3
revolutions and
stop when the
rst number
comes to the
index mark.
1st# _______
STEP 2:
Turn the dial
clockwise (right)
passing the
second number
twice and stop
when it comes to
the index mark
the third time.
2nd# _______
STEP 3:
Turn the dial
counterclockwise
(left) passing the
third number
once and stop
when it comes to
the index mark
the second time.
3rd# _______
STEP 4:
Turn the dial
clockwise (right)
until you feel
the dial tighten
slightly. Using
ngertip pressure
only, continue
turning the dial
until it stops. The
lock is now open.
Rotate the safe
handle clockwise
and retract the
bolt work before
opening the door.