First Alert 2070AF User Manual

Manual # M08-0271-000

Operation & Installation Guide

2070AF

www.FirstAlert.com

DIGITAL ANTITHEFT WALL SAFE

Manual # M08-0271-000

Index / Overview of Your Safe Overview of Your Safe

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Index

Overview of Your Safe .................................................................................................1

Initial Set Up ................................................................................................................. 3

Programming a Personal Passcode .......................................................................... 4

Mounting Instructions ................................................................................................ 6

Use, Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................8

Consumer Aairs .........................................................................................................9

Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................11

Installation Guide

2070AFOperation &

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Mounting

Hardware Kit

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 identication numbers on Safe Identication Record (page 11).

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

oVerVIeW oF Your SAFe

Congratulations!

Your new First Alert® Anti-Theft Safe™ will provide 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.

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7 Removable

Shelf Extentions

4 AA Batteries

2 Emergency

Override Keys

YOU WILL NEED

Tape Measure 1 Pencil

Building SquareJigsaw or Equivalent Flashlight

1 Drill with
3/16 in. Bit

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

ImPortAnt: do not return SAFe to Store

If you are missing parts, have diculty 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 Aairs 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.

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Initial Setup Programming Personal Passcode

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InItIAl SetuP

EMERGENCY OVERRIDE KEY USE

Your safe is equipped with an Emergency Override Key which allows immediate
access in case you forget your Passcode or the batteries need replacing.

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Remove override key lock cover located

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beneath the digital keypad.

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Insert one of the Emergency Override keys (2 included)

into the bypass lock and turn to the left.

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Pull the handle up and pull open the safe door.

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After re-programming (See page 4) or changing
batteries (See Below), replace the key lock cover and
store keys in a safe and secure location away from the safe.

CHECKING BATTERIES

1

Locate the B key on the keypad and press.

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If the yellow LED ashes and you hear a beep,
the batteries are good.

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If the red LED ashes, change the batteries within two months.

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If the LED does not light, then you must
replace the batteries immediately.

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Proceed to Changing and Installing New Batteries.

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ImPortAnt

Replacing the batteries will not erase your personal Passcode from memory.
However, weak or dead batteries will prevent the use of the digital keypad. Access
to the safe will have to be made using the Emergency Override Key. (See page 3).

ProgrAmmIng A PerSonAl PASScode

For security reasons, it is very important that you program your own personal Passcode
into the digital lock. The factory Passcode 159A should be changed immediately.

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Using the factory assigned Passcode (159A),

open the safe. (See page 5).

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Locate and then press and release the small red memory

button located inside the safe on the edge of the lock cover.

The keypad will beep twice and the yellow LED will light.

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Select a Passcode using 3 to 8 numbers (no letters)

and enter it on the keypad.

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After entering the numbers, press the B key. The keypad

will again beep twice and the yellow LED will light. This will

complete the programming of your personal Passcode. Leave

the door open and proceed to Testing Your New Passcode.

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The light will once again ash and you will hear a beep.

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CHANGING AND INSTALLING NEW BATTERIES

Your new safe arrived with 4-AA batteries pre-installed at the factory. It is important
to periodically check the batteries and, if necessary, replace with a new set.

1

Using your personal Passcode or Emergency Override Key, open the safe
door and locate the battery compartment on the back of the door.

2

Press rmly in on the right side of the battery
compartment cover and slide to the left to open.

3

Remove the 4 old batteries and replace with 4 new
Alkaline “AA” batteries. Make sure that they are
installed in the proper direction as illustrated on
the battery compartment interior.

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Replace the cover and, prior to closing, test your
Passcode as instructed on page 4.

Battery
Cover

NOTE: Proper disposal of discharged batteries is encouraged!

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OPENING YOUR SAFE WITH YOUR NEW PASSCODE

1

With the door in the open position, push the lock

handle into the closed position. In about 3 seconds,

the safe will automatically lock.

2

Enter your new personal Passcode onto the keypad followed

by the letter 'A' and the digital lock should click open.

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Pull the handle and open the safe.

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If the new Passcode does not unlock the safe, then repeat the steps

to program your personal Passcode and retest.

ImPortAnt

Your new Passcode will always consist of your selected number code followed
by the letter 'A'. Once programming is completed, write your personal Passcode
down and store it in a safe and secure place away from the safe. The factory
pre-set Passcode will no longer open your safe.

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Programming Personal Passcode Mounting Instructions

OPENING WITH THE PRESET FACTORY CODE

Batteries have been pre- installed at the factory. Using the factory pre-set

Passcode 159A, open the safe as follows:

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Enter the three digit number 159 on the keypad

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followed by the letter 'A'. If entered correctly,

the green LED will light and the lock will click.

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Pull the handle open within 5 seconds

and open the door.

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If no action is taken, the safe will automatically relock in
5 seconds and the code will need to be re-entered.

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A red LED indicates that the Passcode was entered

incorrectly. Re-enter the code and try again.

SECURITY LOCKOUT PERIODS

For added security, the safe will automatically lockout entry if the wrong

passcode is entered multiple times.

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mountIng InStructIonS

LOCATION

Your First Alert® Wall Safe should be mounted in an obscure location such as a

bedroom or hall closet and must be installed in a 2’ x 4’ or thicker framed wall.
Be sure that no plumbing pipes or electrical wires run through the wall cutout area
where your wall safe is to be located and that there is room to swing the safe door
open without obstruction. The Wall Safe is 14 inches wide and designed to t

between standard 16 inch center-to-center wall framing.

NOTE: Most homes have wall framing construction of 2 x 4’s and/or 2 x 6’s that are located
on 16-inch centers. Instructions shown are for wood framed wall installation. Installation for

aluminum or steel stud walls may require pre-drilling and/or alternative mounting screws.

INSTALLATION

 •Afterthe3rderror:20secondlock-out.(waitingperiod)

 •4-6errors:5minutelock-out.

 •7+errors:1hourlock-out.

If you have forgotten the Passcode, entry can be made using the

Emergency Override Key. (See page 3).

CLOSING SAFE

1

Make sure nothing inside the safe is obstructing

the door from completely closing.

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Close the safe door and press the handle into the locked position.

ImPortAnt

This safe is equipped with an interior light. The control switch is located on
the inside door panel. When closing the safe it is important that the light
switch be turned to the o position. Failure to do so will drain the batteries
of power and the safe will not open when the digital key pad is used.

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STEP 1 - Wall Cutout

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Determine the approximate location of the stud for the right hand side of
your Wall Safe (hinge side). Drill or cut a large enough pilot hole to determine
where the inside edge of this stud is located.

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With a ashlight, look through the pilot hole and make sure there are no

electrical wires or plumbing in the cutout area before you start cutting.

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Using a building square, draw a vertical pencil line 21 1/8 inches long along the
inside edge of the stud. This will locate the right hand (hinged) side of the safe.

3 From the top of your scribed line, measure 14 inches to the left and make
a pencil mark. Repeat this measurement at the bottom of the vertical line.
With the building square, draw a vertical line between the pencil marks
locating the left side of the safe.

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Mounting Instructions Use, Care and Maintenance

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With the square, draw a horizontal line at the
top of the 21 1/8 inch measurement joining the
two vertical lines. Repeat this action at the bottom.
You should now have a 14 inch x 21 1/8 inch rectangle
scribed on the wall between studs.

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Using a jig saw or equivalent tool and starting at

uSe, cAre And mAIntenAnce

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

the pilot hole, cut along the pencil lines and remove
the wall section.

Battery Maintenance

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Always purchase and use the batteries as specied by this User’s manual.

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Always replace all batteries at the same time. It is recommended to replace all

batteries at least once a year or sooner depending on amount of use.

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STEP 2 - Install Safe

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Install your wall safe into the wall cutout so that the
hinge side of the safe is ush against the right hand
stud and the front ange is at against the wall.
With the safe door open, extend the telescoping
back by pushing it from the inside until maximum
possible depth is achieved. Once the back is extended,

Always clean the battery contacts in the battery compartment and on the

batteries before installing new batteries.

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battery compartment.

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If your safe will not be used for an extended period of time, it is recommended

that you remove the batteries.

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Always promptly remove and properly discard of all used batteries.

install six wood screws (included) through the pre-drilled
holes in right hand side of safe and into stud. Tighten safe
ush to stud. Do not over tighten screws.

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Now install six screws (included) through the
pre-drilled holes in left hand side of safe and
into stud. Do not over tighten.

Replace Batteries – For best results and performance, we recommend that the
batteries be replaced at least once a year or sooner depending on amount of use.

Clean Hand – Never attempt to operate the digital keypad if your hands have
excessive dirt, debris or liquids on them.

NOTE: There may be a slight amount of space

between the safe side wall and the left hand stud, this

is normal. The right hand hinged side of your wall safe

must be tightened ush to the right hand stud.

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Once safe has been placed into position in the wall cutout,
secure into place by screwing 4 wood screws (included)
through the four recessed holes in the front ange of
Safe and into studs. Tighten screws ush with ange.

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Select the expandable shelf extensions that will work
best with the depthof the installed safe and using small
screws and nuts, secure into place.

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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 or digital keypad.

Moisture – 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 weeks.

For future reference, store this Operation and Installation Guide
in a secure area away from the safe. DO NOT DISCARD!

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Safe Identification Record

Digital Passcode Record -

Model 2060, 2060E, 2062, 2062E,

2064, 2064E

Your Passcode must be at least 3 digits and no more than 8 digits followed
by the letter A.

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Key Number

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YOUR SAFE’S UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

When contacting Consumer Aairs, you should be prepared to supply some
important information that specically identies your safe. This information is
extremely important to assuring prompt and accurate customer assistance.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER KEY NUMBER

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It is strongly recommended that you identify and record the following information
in the Safe Identication Record form located on page 11.

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2070AF

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Digital Passcode Record - Model 2070AF

Digital Passcode Record - Model 2060F, 2060EF, 2062F, 2062EF, 2064F, 2064EF

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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 Aairs 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.

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

ORDERING REPLACEMENT KEYS

If you lose the safe entry or Emergency Override keys or would like additional
keys, you can purchase them from First Alert, Inc. You must supply the following
information to assure accurate processing:

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Name / Address / Telephone Number

ImPortAnt

DO NOT REMOVE TAGS

In case your safe becomes inoperable or you lose your keys, these identication
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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Safe Model Number / Serial Number

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

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Notarized statement of ownership (a notary letter form can be printed o

at www.rstalert.com)

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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 Aairs Department for
costing information prior to ordering.

Mail To: First Alert, Inc.

Attn: Consumer Aairs

3901 Liberty Street Road

Aurora, IL 60504-8122

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Safe Identication Record and Limited Warranty

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SAFe IdentIFIcAtIon record

Model Number _________________________________________________________

Serial Number __________________________________________________________

Key Number ___________________________________________________________

Digital Passcode Record __________________________________________________

Your passcode must be at least three (3) digits and no more than eight (8) digits

followed by the letter ‘A’.

lImIted WArrAntY

BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) warrants that for a period of ve (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.

This warranty does not apply to the nish 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 re, ood, 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 tness 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 specic 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 Aairs 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

US PATENT NO. D557,875, 7,350,470
OTHER PATENTS PENDING

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