Argos S-25LCD(II)B User guide

Digital Home Safe

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE

COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUAL BEFORE SECURING ITEMS IN THE SAFE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SAFE

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MODEL: S-25LCD(II)B

NEVER LOCK YOUR SPARE OVERRIDE KEYS OR THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN THE SAFE.
ONCE THE BATTERIES DEPLETE, YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE KEYS TO OPEN THE SAFE.
SPARE KEYS ARE UNAVAILABLE!

Always Read the Instruction Manual

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SAFE DIAGRAM

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Locking
knob

(Yellow)

LCD (display)

Key lock
cover

NOTE:
NOTE: This safe has no cash rating.

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATION

1 X Instruction book
2 X Manual override keys
1 X Backup power supply
1 X Internal mat
4 X ‘AA’ Batteries
4 X Rawlbolts

SIZE : 35 (w) x 25 (h) x 25 (d) Cm

NET WEIGHT: 9.5Kgs

POWER SUPPLY: 4x ‘AA’ 1.5V Batteries

INTERNAL VOLUME: 21.72 Litre

#(Green)

Back-up power supply

Number
pad

4 x ‘AA’
batteries

S-25LCD(II)B

Instructions

Override keys 4 x rawlbolts

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This safe can be programmed with two sets of codes, User and Master. After opening the safe and
installing the batteries you should change the USER and MASTER PINS, from the factories pre-set
codes, for security reasons. You could give the user code to a guest while maintaining the master code.

OPERATING THE SAFE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Use the Manual override key to open the safe.

• Remove the plastic key lock cover (dia 1).

• The number under the cover is the key number. Replacement keys are unavailable!

• Insert the override key; turn it anti-clockwise, at the same time turn the locking knob clockwise and pull

open the safe.

• See BATTERY REPLACEMENT

• Keep the safe door open until you have set the PIN code.

LCD DISPLAY

• To hide the numbers from being displayed when entered, Press “#” followed by “ “, then enter your
PIN. “o” will be displayed instead of the number.

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RESETTING THE PIN CODE TO THE FACTORY DEFAULTS
PIN CODES (

)
The safe can be reset back to the factory default PIN codes by
pressing the red button situated on the inside cover of the safe
door (Dia 2).
Open the safe door. Remove the reset button’s security cap by
unscrewing it.
Press the red reset button. The display will show “CLEAr”; all PIN
codes will revert back to the factory default PIN codes.
Please refit reset button’s security cap for security reasons.
Keep the door open.

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Security cap

covering reset

button

PROGRAMMING YOUR PIN NUMBER (

)

DEFAULT FACTORY USER PIN: 1234 :
DEFAULT FACTORY MASTER PIN: 123456

Either of these PIN Codes can be set from 1 to 8 digits.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT 4 OR MORE NUMBERS ARE USED AS THE USER CODE AND
6 OR MORE FOR THE MASTER CODE. DO NOT USE THE SAME NUMBER FOR BOTH.

Keep PIN codes in a safe place. Do not use personal information like birthdays, telephone numbers etc.

Write down your PIN codes so you do not forget it. (any combination of numbers from 4 to 8 digits)

Re-set the pin codes to the Factory Default Pins Codes as above, then program the user code and then
the master code.

Programming your New User Code

1. Press “#”

2. Enter ‘1234’ (default code)

3. Press “#”

4. The safe will beep 3 times & display “OPEN”.
Ignore and carry on.

5. Press “”within 10 seconds.

6. The LCD will display “--------”.

7. Enter your New User Pin

8. Press”#”

9. The LCD will display”--------”

10. Re-enter your New User Pin again.

11. Press “#”

12. The LCD will display “Into” for a few seconds

13. Your new User PIN has been set.

Programming your New Master Code

1. Press “#”

2. Enter ‘123456’ (default code)

3. Press “#”

4. The safe will beep 3 times & display “OPEN”.
Ignore and carry on.

5. Press “”within 10 seconds.

6. The LCD will display “--------”.

7. Enter your New Master Pin

8. Press”#”

9. The LCD will display”--------”

10. Re-enter your New Master Pin again.

11. Press “#”

12. The LCD will display “Into” for a few seconds

13. Your new Master PIN has been set.

While the door is open familiarise yourself with the door opening procedure, and leave the door open
until you are satisfied that you fully understand the opening and closing method. You can re-set the PIN
at any time by following the above procedure.

OPENING THE DOOR USING YOUR PIN NUMBER

• Press “#”

• Enter your PIN (either your user or master PIN code)

• Press “#”

• The safe will beep 3 times and display “OPEN”.

• Turn the locking knob clockwise within 10 seconds and pull the safe door open.

• If the PIN code is entered incorrectly the LCD will display “Error”. Wait for the display to clear and try

again.

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If the voltage of batteries is low the LCD will show “Lo-bAtt”. The batteries must be replaced.

OPENING THE SAFE USING THE OVERRIDE KEY

Use the Manual override key to open the safe.

• Remove the plastic key lock cover (dia 3)

• Insert the override key; turn it anti-clockwise, at the same time

turn the locking knob clockwise and pull open the safe.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The digital safe uses four ‘AA’ type batteries (supplied).

• Remove the battery cover on the rear of the door (dia 4). Push
the catch in and pull out the cover.

• Install the 4x ‘AA’ batteries supplied (dia.4). Ensure correct
polarity.

• Replace the battery cover.

• The unit will beep, and the display will show “o” travelling from

one side to the other followed by “ALLrEADY”. The unit is now
ready to be programmed.

• Keep the safe door open until you have set the PIN code.

• Press #

• If the voltage of batteries is low, the LCD will show “Lo-bAtt”.

The batteries must be replaced.

BATTERY PACK

If your batteries are flat, and you are unable to find the override
keys, you can use the Battery Pack to power the keyboard.
Fit four 1.5V ‘AA’ batteries in the battery pack. Plug the jack plug
of the pack into the battery backup socket on the panel of the
keypad. (dia.5).

The battery life is approximately one year.
Make a note of the battery replacement date; they should
last approximately one year.
However, we recommend checking the batteries every 6
months just to make sure.
If power is removed from the safe the set PIN code may
reset. If this happens use the factory default Pin codes.

SECURING YOUR SAFE

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Dia.4

Dia.5

Wall

Back of safe

ADVICE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SECURE
YOUR SAFE TO A WALL OR FLOOR FOR SECURITY
REASONS.

You may wish to secure your safe to a fixed part of the house (i.e.
stone wall or wooden beam).
This can be achieved by using 2 of the 4 rawlbolts supplied in the
back of the safe or using the 4 rawlbolts in the base of the safe.
Use the holes in the safe to mark where you need to drill. Loosely
attach the rawlbolts onto the safe with the nuts and washers
provided. Hold the safe over the drilled holes and locate the
rawlbolts into these holes (Dia 6). Tighten the nuts from the inside
of the safe to secure firmly.

Note : The rawlbolts are packed inside the safe

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Nut & Washer

on the inside of

the safe

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

1 Can I get a replacement key/

extra key?

2 The keypad becomes

inoperable

Low or depleted batteries Use override keys or Battery

Replacement keys are not
available due to security
reasons.

Pack and replace batteries.

3 My PIN works, however, the

safe won’t open

4 I have lost the keys, battery

pack and forgotten the PIN
number, can I obtain spare key
or battery pack?.

5 I am experiencing problems

using the back up key; it is
unable to slide smoothly into
the keyhole.

6 We recently changed the

batteries in the safe, the safe
has reset the code itself, and
the code I’ve been using is no
longer valid?

7 When I enter # the LCD

displays “Lo-bAtt”.

8 The batteries I bought don’t fit

the safe?

9 When I use the override key, I

can’t open the door.

Low batteries. Will operate the
keypad but not the lock relay.

If the batteries are completely
depleted for more than a day
then the safe will not retain the
code.

The batteries are depleted. Immediately replace the

Batteries can vary in size. Try another brand.

Use override keys or Battery
Pack and replace batteries.

Spare keys are unavailable,
but we can supply you with a
spare battery pack at a small
charge.

Spray inside the keyhole with
WD40, leave for a few minutes
and then try again.

Try the factory default code
or use the override key; then
refer to the user manual to
reset your original code or to
enter a new code.

batteries.

Ensure that you are tuning the
key anti-clockwise, holding it
in that position and then turn
the locking knob clockwise to
release the catch.

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This product is guaranteed for domestic use only for a period of 12 months against faulty manufacture or

Any other use may invalidate the guarantee. This product is not guaranteed for hire purposes.

This guarantee does not affect the statutory rights of the consumer.

materials.

These important safeguards and instructions cannot cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot

be built into any product. These factors must be applied by the person using this product

NOTE:

Argos Ltd

489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW

S-25LCD(II)B-Issue 1601-18

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