GunVault MVB 500 User Manual

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MicroVault Biometric

Model MVB 500

User Manual

Patented Rev 2 (10/11)

Firearm Safety

WARNING: The MicroVault Biometric safe or any other firearm storage device cannot

take the place of other safety procedures including advising children of the dangers of firearms.

WARNING: The manufacturers and distributors of the MicroVault Biometric safe do not

recommend, suggest, advise, promote or otherwise condone the ownership or use of firearms. We at GunVault Inc. believe the decision to own or use a firearm is a serious decision that should only be made by an adult who has carefully considered the risks and benefits of such a decision.

WARNING: The keypad and push buttons on the control panel are electronic. They

have a certain feel to them and may seem different to different people. It is important for you to become accustomed through practice, as to how the MicroVault Biometric safe responds to your own personal touch.

WARNING: Never mix alcohol or drugs with firearms or the MicroVault Biometric safe.

Alcohol and other substances likely to impair normal mental or physical functions should not be used before shooting or handling firearms or the MicroVault Biometric safe.

WARNING: Never grab your firearm by the trigger when removing or placing into the

MicroVault Biometric safe. Make sure your firearm’s safety mechanism is on.

WARNING: Always point your firearm in a safe direction. Common sense should

dictate which direction is the safest.

WARNING: Always follow the firearm safety rules set out by the firearm’s manufacturer. WARNING: Be familiar with how firearms work. GunVault recommends that you obtain

as much information as possible on firearm safety.

WARNING: Always handle firearms as if they are loaded and ready to fire. Always

assume that a firearm is loaded.

WARNING: In order to enjoy the maximum security benefits of the MicroVault Biometric

safe product, it must be mounted in place using the equipment provided with the product, according to the instructions provided herein. Use of this product as a storage receptacle without mounting according to the instructions provided herein, may compromise security of the MicroVault Biometric Safe.

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Understanding Biometrics

Biometrics are methods of authenticating the identity of person based on physiological or behavioral characteristics. Biometric fingerprint authentication refers to technology that measure and analyzes human physical characteristics for identification and authentication purposes.

Everyone is known to have their own unique individual fingerprints. The individuality of each fingerprint can be determined by the pattern of ridges and furrows on the surface of the finger as well as by the minutiae points. Minutiae points are local ridge characteristics that occur at either a ridge bifurcation or a ridge ending.

The biometric scanner is a sensitive device that requires care not to damage the device. In addition, it is recommended that you practice the authentication process several time in order to become comfortable with the process.

About MicroVault Biometric

MicroVault Biometric is the ultimate solution to complete access control. Invented and developed by GunVault, MicroVault Biometric provides safe storage and easily controlled access for handguns, weapons, ammunition, jewelry and other valuable items including: pharmaceuticals, coins, stamps, stocks, bonds, critical data and personal documents. MicroVault Biometric requires no external computer or power to function. Flash memory retains fingerprint data even during complete battery or electrical failure.

Shipped with your MicroVault Biometric are the following items:

MicroVault Biometric Security Cable Two backup keys Instruction Manual

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GETTING STARTED

NOTE: Set your keys to the side. Don’t lock them inside the safe!

Make sure to remove the backup key from the MicroVault Biometric before use and secure them. The key is for emergency use only to unlock the case in the event of fingerprint failure. If the key is used to access the MicroVault Biometric; it can only be removed from the lock cylinder by returning the key back to its original locked position. Please do not try to remove the key in any other position or this may cause damage. Do not try to use the fingerprint scanner and electronic locking system while the key is in the unit.

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ENROLLMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

FINGERPRINTS

NOTE: The unit can store 120 fingerprints with the first two enrolled fingerprints assigned as administrators. If the Learn Button is pressed and the LED flashes red once and the unit beeps once the unit has reached its120 fingerprints maximum.

NOTE: The unit requires the first or the second administrator’s fingerprint to be enrolled before adding additional fingerprints.

Register the first two fingerprints as the administrator. Press the Learn Button. You will hear one beep and the LED will flash

green indicating the enrollment procedure has started.

Place your finger over the scanner with the tip of your finger at the top of

the finger guide as shown in Figure B.

Make sure you have good, flat contact with the scanner. Begin to swipe

your finger from Position 1 to Position 2 (Figure C), taking 1 to 2 seconds to complete the swipe. Try to get your entire fingerprint to cross the scanner.

Once the swipe is completed you will hear a beep. Repeat Step 3 one

more time. After swiping your finger 2 times the unit will beep twice, this indicates a successful enrollment. If the swipe fails, the LED will flash red and the unit will wait for another swipe.

Repeat steps 1 through 5 to add the second administrator.

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ENROLLING ADDITIONAL USERS

Press the Learn Button. You will hear one beep and the LED will turn green indicating the enrollment procedure has started. Swipe the administrator fingerprint from Position 1 to Position 2 (Figure C) and you will hear two beeps indicating the additional fingerprint is ready for enrollment. Place the new finger to enroll over the scanner with the tip of your finger at the top of the finger guide as shown in Figure B. Make sure you have good, flat contact with the scanner. Begin to swipe the new finger from Position 1 to Position 2 (Figure C), taking 1 to 2 seconds to complete the swipe. Try to get your entire fingerprint to cross the scanner. Once the swipe is completed you will hear a beep. Repeat Step 3 one more time. After swiping your finger 2 times the unit will beep twice, this indicates a successful enrollment. If the swipe fails, the LED will flash red and the unit will wait for another swipe.

ACCESSING THE UNIT

NOTE: The MicroVault Biometric can be accessed either by valid fingerprint or via the keys provided.

Fingerprint Access

Press and release the Start Button, the green LED flashes two times and the unit beeps once. Place your finger over the scanner with the tip of your finger at the top of the finger guide as shown in Figure B. Make sure you have good, flat contact with the scanner. Begin to swipe your finger from Position 1 to Position 2 (Figure C), it will take 1 to 2 seconds to complete the swipe. Try to get your entire fingerprint to cross the scanner. If the unit detects a match, the LED will flash green two times and you will hear two beeps, then the unit is open. If the unit doesn’t detect a match, the LED will flash green and red, you will be denied access. If an enrolled user is denied access, please try again. If the problem persists, please delete all users and re-enroll again.

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Key Access

NOTE: Key Access is intended for backup use only.

Insert the key into the front of the unit. Turn clockwise to unlock the unit. Lift the top of the MicroVault Biometric to open. To remove the key, close the MicroVault Biometric, turn the key counterclockwise.

DELETING USERS/RESETTING THE UNIT

NOTE: Individual users cannot be deleted from the MicroVault Biometric. All users will be deleted together.

To delete all fingerprints currently stored on the MicroVault Biometric, press and hold the Delete Button, the LED will turn red, and then press the Start Button. The unit will beep twice and the LED will flash green twice, indicating all users fingerprints are deleted. If no fingerprints are stored, the red led will flash once and beep once.

Replacing the Battery

NOTE: Low Battery Warning - When the unit is powered on, if the LED flashes red and the unit beeps 3 times, this indicates a low battery.

Pull open the battery cover. Pull out the battery holder, by gently pulling on the ribbon. a) Remove all old batteries. b) Insert new 9v battery, following the Positive (+) and Negative (-) guides on the holder. Reinsert the battery holder and snap the battery cover back into place.

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Security Cable

Loop the security cable around a secured object. Run one end of the cable through the eye of the other end and pull tight around object. Place the loose end of the security cable through the gap on the left side of the unit as shown in picture and close the lid to secure.

Technical Support

If you have followed the above steps carefully and still have a problem operating your MicroVault Biometric, phone GunVault Technical Support. Almost all problems can be solved within minutes over the telephone.

800-222-1055

Requirements for Return & Repair

If possible, do not return your MicroVault Biometric safe to your dealer. Instead, call GunVault Technical Support Department. GunVault products delivered without a pre-arranged Return Authorization Number may be returned unopened, at owner expense, and fees may accrue.

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Limited Warranty

1. GunVault (the “Company”) warrants to the original consumer (the “Purchaser’) of any GunVault

safe (the “GunVault safe”) purchased after January 1, 2014 against any damage caused by fire, burglary or attempted burglary for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.

2. The Company warrants to the purchaser that the GunVault safe will be free from defects in

workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

3. These warranties are not assignable or transferable to any other person.

4. Any damage to the GunVault safe as a result of misuse, tampering, abuse, neglect, accident,

improper installation, modification, unauthorized service, destruction, or the alteration of the serial number, or use violate of the instructions furnished by the Company will void this warranty.

The sole responsibility of the Company shall be limited to the repair or replacement (in its sole

discretion) of any component of the GunVault safe which fails to conform to this warranty at no cost to the purchaser for the period of the warranty.

6. Contact the Company directly to obtain service under this warranty. If it becomes applicable to

send a defective product to the Company, a Return Authorization Number must first be obtained from the company. In order to obtain service under this warranty, purcasher must provide the Company with the following items (a) proof of purchase, (b) police or fire department report, (c) photographs of damaged sad, and (d) written testimonial.

Products shipped without prior Return Authorization and Return Authorization Number may not

be accepted, and the Company will not be responsible for their disposition and/or cost of return to the owner.

8. The Company will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping. All

return authorized products should include a copy of the original invoice in order that this warranty may be honored.

9. This warranty is not an insurance policy. The Company is not responsible for any manner of

damage to or theft of the Purchaser’s GunVault safe or its contents.

10. We recommend that the enclosed warranty cared be completed in full, and returned to the

Company within ten (10) days of the original date of purchase to validate this warranty.

11. Any implied warranties that the purchaser may have are limited to the duration of the warranties

described above. There are no further warranties that extend or apply beyond the face hereof, and the company expressly disclaims and excludes any and all warranties of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

12. Repair or replacement shall be the sole remedy for the purchaser under this warranty. The

company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, losses or expense arising from the use or misuse of the GunVault safe. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitation may not apply to you.

13. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

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