Operation & Installation Guide

2087F / 2092F

Manual # M08-0280-006

www.FirstAlert.com

COMBINATION WATERPROOF FIRE SAFE

Manual # M08-0280-006

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Index / Overview of Your Safe

Index

Overview of Your Safe ............................................................................................. 1-2

Opening Your Safe for the First Time ........................................................................3

Additional Features .....................................................................................................4

Use, Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 4-5

Consumer Affairs ..................................................................................................... 6-7

Safe Identification Record ..........................................................................................8

Limited Warranty ................................................................................................... 9-10

Package contents

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Overview of Your Safe

2 Emergency

Override Keys

1 Adjustable Shelf

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Operation &

Installation Guide

For Your 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 8.

a Save this manual and NEVER keep it inside the safe.

oVerVIeW oF Your SAFe

Congratulations!

Your new First Alert® Waterproof Fire Safe 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.

US Patent No. D557,875, 7,350,470. Other patents pending.

ImPortAnt: do not return SAFe to Store

If you are missing parts, have difficulty programming your safe or have any other questions pertaining to its proper use and care, DO NOT RETURN your safe to the store. Please contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number, serial number and date of purchase available when calling.

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Opening Your Safe For The First Time

oPenIng Your SAFe For the FIrSt tIme

YoUR coMBInatIon

The combination for your safe can be found imprinted on the inside back cover of this manual. It is a pre-set four (4) number sequence that is unique to your safe and cannot be changed. It is recommended that you keep this manual in a secure place. NEVER store it inside the safe.

oPenIng saFe WItH coMBInatIon DIaL

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Turn the dial LEFT (counter clockwise) three times to clear prior settings.

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Begin by placing dial on 0 (zero).

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Turn the dial LEFT, passing the first combination number FOUR (4) times and stop at the number on the fifth time around.

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Turn the dial RIGHT, passing the second combination number TWO (2) times and stop at the number on the third time around.

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Turn the dial LEFT, passing the third combination number ONE (1) time and stop at the number on the second time around.

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Turn the dial RIGHT and STOP on the fourth combination number.

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Turn the handle upward to the RIGHT to open the safe.

note: this waterproof safe may require additional force upon initial entry.

oPenIng saFe WItH eMeRgencY oVeRRIDe keY

Your safe is equipped with an Emergency Override Key, which allows immediate access to the safe without the use of the combination.

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Locate the combination lock on the front of the safe.

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Note the gray lock cover immediately below the combination dial. With your fingernail or the edge of a flathead screwdriver, gently pry this circular plate upwards and remove.

Do not discard; you will need it to cover the lock when you are through.

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Insert the Emergency Override Key into the lock and turn clockwise to the right.

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Turn the handle upwards to the right to open the safe.

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Remove the Emergency Override Key.

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Replace the gray lock cover by inserting the top and snapping it into place.

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Close and lock the safe door, spinning the combination dial several times.

If you have lost or forgotten your combination, please contact Consumer Affairs.

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Additional Features / Use, Care and Maintenance

AddItIonAl FeAtureS

sHeLF

To allow for greater flexibility and further accommodate your particular storage needs, this safe includes one (1) adjustable/ removable shelf.

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Position shelf so that the gripping ridges are on the top and towards the front of the safe.

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Locate the approximate position in the safe where you would like to place it and, using the guides molded into the walls of the safe, slide the shelf into place.

Gripping Ridges

uSe, cAre And mAIntenAnce

aPPRoPRIate Use oF YoUR saFe

First Alert® Waterproof and Fire Resistant Safes protect paper records and many other valuables.

Verified fire protection for: SERIAL: 123.444.345.677

MODEL: HD12234451231

HARD DRIVE

1TB

USB 2.0

cDs & DVDs U sB Drives external

This product is not IntenDeD to protect audio or video cassettes, floppy discs, data cartridges, film and photos or photo negatives.

Hard Drives

Testing shows that the interior temperature of the safe remains below

350°F for one (1) hour during a fire up to 1700°F when used properly.

Your safe must be closed and latched in order to properly protect the contents from fire.

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Use, Care and Maintenance

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. For optimum performance, the safe should be opened and aired out for at least 20 minutes every two (2) weeks.

Firearms Warning

This safe is not designed to store medication, items with combustible content, guns or other weapons.

Pearls

Because pearls sustain heat damage at temperatures below 350° F, we advise that you Do not store pearls in this fire safe.

saFe caRe anD MaIntenance

When properly maintained, your safe will continue to operate accurately for many years. In order to ensure optimum performance of your safe, please follow these simple precautions:

clean Hands - Never attempt to operate the combination dial if your hands have excessive dirt, debris or liquids on them.

clean safe – To clean the surface of your safe, it is recommended that you use a mild cleaner (e.g., window cleaner) to avoid scratching or discoloring the surface.

Always wipe dry and NEVER use abrasive cleansers on the safe.

Waterproof – Your new First Alert® Waterproof Fire Safe is designed to help protect your valuables from fire and water. This product is not intended for long term underwater exposure.

For future reference, store this manual in a secure area away from the safe.

DO NOT DISCARD!

Consumer Affairs

conSumer AFFAIrS

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 page 8.

MOdeL NUMbeR SeRIAL NUMbeR KeY NUMbeR

LocatIng MoDeL anD seRIaL nUMBeRs

Most First Alert® 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.

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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 this manual. Store in a safe and secure place for future reference.

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Consumer Affairs

HoW to oBtaIn WaRRantY seRVIce

If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.

For Warranty service return to:

First Alert, Inc.

Attn: Warranty Safe Returns

23610 S. banning blvd

Carson, CA 90745

PleASe cAll uS At 1-800-323-9005 to eStAblISh A WArrAntY return Set-uP

MIsPLaceD coMBInatIon anD oRDeRIng RePLaceMent keYs

If you lose or forget your combination or lose the Emergency Override Keys, you can obtain a copy of the combination or a replacement key from First Alert, Inc.

You must supply the following information to assure accurate processing:

1. Name / Address / Telephone Number

2. Safe Model Number / Serial Number

3. Key Number (located on the key and on the Emergency Override Key Lock)

4. Notarized statement of ownership (a notary letter form can be printed off at www.firstalert.com)

5. Indicate number of keys requested

Please send all the information via fax at 630-851-7995 or mail First Alert, Inc.,

3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122.

Checks or Money Orders are required for orders received by mail and should be made payable to First Alert. Contact our Consumer Affairs Department for costing information prior to ordering.

Mail to: First alert, Inc.

Attn: Consumer Affairs

3901 Liberty Street Road

Aurora, IL 60504-8122

Safe Identification Record

SAFe IdentIFIcAtIon record

Model Number _____________________________________________________

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Serial Number ______________________________________________________

Key Number _______________________________________________________

4-number combination

LeFt FoUR (4) turns and continue to: _____________

RIgHt tWo (2) turns and continue to: _____________

LeFt one (1) turn and continue to: _____________

RIgHt to: _____________

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Limited Warranty

lImIted WArrAntY

LIFetIMe aFteR FIRe RePLaceMent gUaRantee

If your First Alert® Waterproof Fire Safe is ever damaged by a fire, BRK will replace it with a comparable model at no charge to the consumer. Freight on the replacement unit is not included in the guarantee and must be paid by the consumer.

For claims, submit your name and address, a photo of the damaged safe along with its Model Number, and a copy of the Fire Department report to BRK Consumer

Affairs as proof of loss. Once the information is received, Consumer Affairs will contact you with further instructions.

LIMIteD WaRRantY

BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) warrants that for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.

BRK, at its sole option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement or repair will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.

If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is only valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. You must keep the original sales receipt.

Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

Limited Warranty

This warranty does not apply to the finish on the product. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center, improper installation, or exposure to extremes of heat or humidity.

Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. BRK is also not responsible for: costs associated with removing or installing the product; damage or loss of the contents of the product; nor for the unauthorized removal of the contents; or damages incurred during shipment. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above Warranty Period.

Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

If you have any questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call

Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005.

© 2012 BRK Brands, Inc., a Jarden Corporation company (NYSE: JAH)

3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122

All rights reserved. www.FirstAlert.com

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