Argos S-35LCD(II) 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

MODELS: S-35LCD(II)

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 LCD (display)

Key pad

Key lock cover

NOTE:
NOTE: This safe has no cash rating.

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATION

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

SIZE : 43 (w) x 20 (h) x 35 (d) cm

NET WEIGHT: 11Kgs

POWER SUPPLY: 4x ‘AA’ 1.5V Batteries

INTERNAL VOLUME: 30Litre

Concealed hinges

S-35LCD(II)

4 x ‘AA’
batteries

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)

• 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.

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PROGRAMMING YOUR USER PIN NUMBER ( )

DEFAULT FACTORY USER PIN: 159159

Each time a button is pressed, a beep will be heard. This is a safety feature so that you will know when
the safe is being accessed and cannot be switched off.

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

• Write down your PIN number so you do not forget it. (any
combination of 6 numbers)

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• With the door open, remove the security cap by unscrewing it,
(dia.2).

• Press “START” button

• The LCD screen displays “------”

• You now have 20 seconds to enter your 6 digit PIN number.

• Depress the red reset button located at the back of the door.

• “In” will be displayed on the LCD screen followed by the PIN

number you have entered and two beeps will be heard

Security cap

covering reset

button

• You PIN has now been set.

• Screw the security cap back onto the red reset button. Ensure you do this for security reasons.

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.

PROGRAMMING YOUR MASTER PIN NUMBER

DEFAULT FACTORY MASTER PIN: 159159

Each time a button is pressed, a beep will be heard. This is a safety feature so that you will know when
the safe is being accessed and cannot be switched off.

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

• Write down your PIN number so you do not forget it.

(any combination of 6 numbers)

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• With the door open, remove the security cap by unscrewing it,
(dia.3).

• Depress the red reset button located at the back of the door.

• Press “START” button

• The LCD screen displays “------”

• You now have 20 seconds to enter your 6 digit PIN number.

• “In” will be displayed on the LCD screen followed by the PIN

number you have entered and two beeps will be heard

Security cap

covering reset

button

• You PIN has now been set.

• Screw the security cap back onto the red reset button. Ensure

you do this for security reasons.

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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 “START”

• Enter your PIN number, (either the user or master PIN).

• Press “START”

• “OPEN” will be displayed on the LCD screen, three beeps will be heard and the lock will disengage.

• You now have 5 seconds to open the door before it will lock again.

• Open the safe door by turning the knob clockwise and pulling it open.

Note: If the safe door is not opened for more than 5 seconds after the correct PIN has been entered it will
automatically re-lock.

Low Battery Power

If when pressing the “START” OR Reset button the “Lo-bAt” is shown up on the LCD screen,
please change your batteries immediately.

If the wrong PIN is entered the display will show “Error” and the safe will not open.
If the incorrect PIN is entered 4 times consecutively, the display will show “Error” and bleep
every second until the door is opened with the override key and the red reset button pressed.
The alarm will stop. Alternatively the alarm will stop after 3 minutes automatically.

OPENING THE SAFE USING THE OVERRIDE KEY

Use the Manual override key to open the safe.

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

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

open the safe.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. 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. Ensure correct polarity.

• Replace the battery cover.

• “o”s will be displayed on the LCD followed by “good”.

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

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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 will be only remain in its memory for
approximately 4 hrs then it will need re-setting.

SECURING YOUR SAFE

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

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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 rawl bolts 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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Wall

Back of safe

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?

Replacement keys are not
available due to security
reasons.

2 The keypad becomes

inoperable

3 My PIN works, however, the

safe won’t open

4 I have lost the keys and

forgotten the PIN number.

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 press the “START” OR

Reset button the “Lo-BAt” is
shown up on the LCD screen.

8 The batteries I bought don’t fit

the safe?

Low or depleted batteries Use override keys and replace

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.

batteries.

Use override keys and replace
batteries.

If the safe cannot be opened
properly then you may contact
a locksmith.

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

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

batteries.

9 When I use the override key, I

can’t open the door.

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

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