Home and Office Security Safes
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Use, Care and Maintenance
Your Safe’s Unique Identification Numbers
When contacting Consumer Affairs, you should be prepared to supply some important
information that specifically identifies your safe. This information is
extremely important to assuring prompt and accurate customer assistance.
It is strongly recommended that you identify and record the following information in the
“Safe Identification Record” form located on the inside back cover of this manual:
Model Number
Serial Number
Key Number
Locating Model and Serial Numbers
Most First Alert
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safes include a small metallic silver or gray tag affixed to one of the surfaces.
This tag is usually located on the front or right side of the safe. This tag contains the Serial
Number, and on selected models a similar tag is attached containing the Model Number. If a
Model Number tag is not attached to the safe, then it can be located on the front or side panel
of the box that the safe was packaged in. Write this number down for future reference.
Key Number
The Key Number is located on the key. If you do not have the key, the number is also imprinted
on the Emergency Override Key lock. See Emergency Override Key, page 3, for instructions on
locating this lock.
Important: DO NOT REMOvE TAgS!
In case your safe becomes inoperable or you lose your keys, these identification
numbers will be needed to correct the problem. It is recommended that the
number tags remain in place on the safe. If removal is necessary, then they
should be attached to the inside back cover of the Operation and Installation
Guide. Store in a safe and secure place for future reference.
Consumer Affairs
Safe Care and Maintenance
When properly maintained, your safe will continue to provide protection for many
years. In order to ensure optimum performance of your safe, please follow these
simple precautions:
Clean Hands
- Do not attempt to operate combination dial if your hands have
excessive dirt, debris, or liquids on them. Under normal circumstances, it is not
necessary to wash your hands before using the safe.
Clean Safe
– To clean the outside surface of your safe, it is recommended that you use
a mild cleaner (e.g., window cleaner) to avoid scratching or discoloring the surface. Do
not use abrasive cleansers.
For future reference, store this Operation and Installation Guide in a secure area away
from the safe. DO NOT DISCARD!
Appropriate Use of Your Safe
First Alert
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Waterproof Fire Theft Safes™ protect records and many other valuables.
Verified fire protection for:
Memory sticks, CD’s & DVD’s, USB Drives.
This product is NOT INTENDED to protect audio or video cassettes, floppy discs, data
cartridges, film and photos or photo negatives.
Testing shows that the interior temperature of the safe remains below 350°F (177°C) for 1
hour during a fire up to 1700°F (927°C) when used properly. Your safe must be closed and
latched in order to properly protect the contents from fire.
Moisture Warning
We recommend that you place delicate items such as pictures or intricate jewelry into
an air-tight container
before
storing them in your safe. Avoid placing your safe in areas
of high humidity.
Firearms Warning
This safe is
not
designed to store medication, items with combustible content, guns or
other weapons. Please contact First Alert at 1-800-323-9005 or shop
www.FirstAlert.ca for information about safes that can securely store your firearms or
medication.
Pearls
Because pearls sustain heat damage at temperatures below 350° F, we advise that you
DO NOT
store pearls in this fire safe.
For optimum performance, the safe should be opened
and aired out for at least 20 minutes every two weeks.
