Operation & Installation Guide - Digital Waterproof Fire Safe with Ready-Seal™

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Operation & Installation Guide for a First Alert Digital Waterproof Fire Safe with Ready-Seal™. Explains first-time activation steps, including installing four AA batteries and using two emergency override keys. Provides instructions for enabling or disabling keypad sound, activating the electronic locking system, and testing the factory passcode (159) with live bolt engagement guidance. Also covers safe opening procedure, emergency override key handling, and safety/maintenance related notes such as recording safe identification numbers and proper storage of override keys.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Overview of Your Safe

Package Contents

Opening Your Safe for the First Time

Important First Time Activation

Batteries and Emergency Override Keys

User Activation

Important Enable/Disable Sound

Activate Lock

Test Locking System

Electronic Locking System Test

Testing the Passcode

Manual \# M08-0481-000 [www.FirstAlert.com](www.FirstAlert.com) Operation & Installation Guide 2096DF-BD /2096DF-BDC DIGITAL WATERPROOF FIRE SaFE wIth REady-SEal™ Manual \# M08-0481-000 | Index | | --- | | Overview of your Safe 1
Opening your Safe for the First time ........................................................................ 3
test locking System .................................................................................................... 4
Programming a Personal Passcode .......................................................................... 6
Emergency Override Key / Battery Replacement .................................................. 7
additional Features 7
Use, Care and Maintenance 8
Consumer affairs 10
handy hauler® handle and wheels ........................................................................ 12
Safe Identification Record 12
limited warranty ....................................................................................................... 13 | ForYour ProtectIon a Do not remove the serial number tag from the safe. a Store emergency override keys away from safe, NEVER INSIDE. a Record all safe identification numbers on Safe Identification Record on page 12. a Save this manual and NEVER keep it inside the safe. oVerVIeW oF Your SAFe Congratulations! Your new First Alert® Digital Waterproof Fire Safe with Ready-Seal™ will provide years of safe and secure protection for your valuables, important documents and other personal items. All First Alert® safes are designed and built using the highest manufacturing standards to ensure maximum user satisfaction under a variety of conditions. With proper care, your First Alert® safe will provide peace of mind for many years to come. PaCkage Contents 2 Emergency 2 Adjustable Shelves Override Keys 1 Removable File Rack 1 Handy Hauler® with Plastic Screw Covers ReaDy-seal™ Mounting HaRDwaRe CoMPonents COMPONENTS INSTALLED IN SAFE 6 Flathead Cover Screws 1 Bolt Cover 1 Interior Fire/Water Gasket 1 Exterior Fire/Water Gasket 6 Flathead Bottom Cover Screws 1 Floor Mounting Bracket COMPONENTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN BAG 1 2 oPenIng Your SAFe For the FIrSt tIme ImPortAnt FiRst tiMe aCtivation Your safe is ready for activation. To open the safe and prevent it from locking before completing the first-time activation, a solenoid deactivation safety device has been installed. BatteRies anD eMeRgenCy oveRRiDe keys Remove four (4) AA batteries and two (2) Emergency Override Keys. They are located in the protective styrofoam insert at the top of the box. useR aCtivation install Batteries Turn handle upwards to the right and pull open the safe door. Note: This waterproof safe may require additional force upon initial entry. Slide the battery compartment cover forward and remove. The compartment is located inside the safe at the top of the door. Install the four (4) AA batteries. Make sure the batteries are installed in the proper direction as indicated in the battery compartment. Slide the cover back into place. After the batteries are correctly installed, the red and green lights located atthe top of the keypad on the front of the safe will blink twice, the keypad backlight will flash once and you will hear a single beep. 4 Proceed to Activate Lock. ImPortAnt enaBle/ DisaBle sounD Once the batteries are installed, if you do nothear a beep when entering the factory pre-set passcode or during the personal passcode re-programming process, enter the following key sequence into the digital keypad: \# * \# This will turn the sound on. Repeat the process if you want the sound turned off. aCtivate loCk Locate the small plastic Locking Pin on the inside of the safe door. Grip and pull out completely then dispose of properly. Leave the safe door open and proceed to Electronic Locking System Test. teSt lockIng SYStem eleCtRoni

FAQs

How do you activate the safe for the first time?

Install four AA batteries and ensure the keypad indicators blink and beep as described. Then proceed to activate the lock and perform the electronic lock testing steps before normal use.

How do you enable or disable the keypad sound?

After batteries are installed, enter the sequence “# * #” on the digital keypad to turn sound on. Repeat the sequence if turning sound off is desired.

What is the factory passcode and how do you test it?

The factory three-digit passcode is 159. Enter it on the digital keypad with the full sequence ending in “#”, then open the safe within five seconds after the green light turns on and the lock clicks.

Oct 28, 2026

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