SAFE OWNER'S MANUAL RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR SAFE HERE. ( L O C AT E D O N T H E B A C K O F Y O U R S A F E . ) THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A BROWNING/PROSTEEL SAFE. A Browning/ProSteel safe is the finest home security safe available. With proper care and installation it will provide you many years of peace of mind, security and fire protection (fire-resistant models only). Your Browning/ProSteel safe is a security safe designed to protect your valuable personal property from theft by increasing the time it takes for a thief to access your valuables. Most successful burglaries occur within minutes of a criminal entering a home or business. A security safe slows down a criminal and makes it more difficult to access your valuables quickly. Your Browning/ProSteel safe is the most cost-effective deterrent to theft available on the market today. DO NOT HOWEVER, ASSUME THAT ANY SAFE IS IMPENETRABLE -- IT IS NOT! A KNOWLEDGEABLE THIEF CAN GET INTO ANY SAFE IF GIVEN THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND ENOUGH TIME. Your safe is a deterrent and a delaying device. You can make it even more effective by placing it in the right location and anchoring it to the floor and wall. Browning/ProSteel fire safes offer similar protection against fire. They are fire-resistant, not fireproof. DO NOT ASSUME A FIRE-RESISTANT SAFE WILL WITHSTAND ANY AND ALL FIRES -- IT WILL NOT. Browning/ProSteel fire-resistant safes are certified in a controlled test environment that the safe's interior temperature did not exceed 350° for the amount of time and temperature exposure as stated on the door label placed on each safe. Different models of Browning/ProSteel safes have different fire ratings, and a longer time or higher temperature rating indicates more fire resistance compared to a safe with a lower rating. You can improve your fire-resistant safe's ability to protect your valuables from fire by placing it in an appropriate location in your home. Follow the instructions under "Placement of Your Safe" on page 3. A safe is just one part of protecting your valuables. Adequate homeowner's insurance coverage should also be maintained. INSPECT YOUR SAFE -- Upon receipt of your safe, you should immediately inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. If you detect any damage, call the shipping company that delivered your safe. IMPORTANT: ANY DAMAGE, CONCEALED OR OTHERWISE, NOT NOTED ON THE DELIVERY RECEIPT MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SHIPPING COMPANY WITHIN 15 DAYS OF DELIVERY. WARNING: THE SAFE DOOR IS HEAVY. DO NOT OPEN THE SAFE WHILE LOCATED ON AN UNEVEN OR UNSTABLE FLOOR OR ON PLUSH CARPET. THE WEIGHT OF THE OPEN DOOR COULD CAUSE THE SAFE TO TIP FORWARD. SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 6 FOR ANCHORING YOUR SAFE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. UL TOOL ATTACK LISTING -- Browning/ProSteel safes carry the UL tool attack label certifying the design and construction have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories and passed the Residential Security Container test specifications. OMEGA POINT LISTING AND LABEL -- Browning/ProSteel fire safes carry the Omega Point Laboratories label and have their design and construction subjected to a rigorous fire test. Sample safes are placed in a gas furnace and heated for the amount of time stated to the peak temperature in the 2 rating. Temperatures are monitored in several locations throughout the safe. In order to pass the test, the safe must maintain an interior temperature below 350° F in all sensor locations. WATER AND FIRE DAMAGE -- Should your safe be exposed to fire or water, the fire-resistant properties of the insulation will be compromised. Do not continue to store valuable items in such a safe. Check with your insurance agent to determine if your policy will replace the safe in addition to other household items. RUST DANGER TO GUNS -- If your safe is in a fire, remove your guns as soon as possible to clean and lubricate them. SAFE SERIAL NUMBER -- Your safe's serial number is located on a label in the upper right-hand corner of the rear exterior of the safe. Do not remove it. You will need the serial number should warranty concerns arise. Since the safe will probably be placed against a wall, you should record the serial number on the first page of this owner's manual, or other safe location, prior to installation. Do not lock the recorded serial number inside the safe. You will need this serial number in case you lose your combination or if the safe fails to open. PLACEMENT OF YOUR SAFE For maximum protection against theft, fire and weather exposure, placement of your safe within your home is crucial. Place your safe where it is not visible from windows or normal traffic areas. The best way to protect your valuables is to keep them from being targeted in the first place. Placing your safe away from exterior doors and windows also makes it more difficult and more time consuming for thieves to get your valuables out of your home. Time is the crucial element. Thieves want to get in and out of your home quickly. A time-consuming job is a strong deterrent. The best location for your safe is in a basement, away from windows, behind a locked door. SPECIAL FIRE CONSIDERATIONS: BROWNING/PROSTEEL FIRE-RESISTANT SAFES ARE CERTIFIED TO WITHSTAND THE TIME AND TEMPERATURE STATED ON THE RATING LABEL. HOWEVER, WHEN A HOME BURNS SOME PORTIONS 3 OF THAT FIRE MAY BURN AT MORE THAN 2000° F. PLACEMENT OF YOUR SAFE AWAY FROM POTENTIAL HOT SPOTS OF THE FIRE WILL IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF YOUR SAFE AND CONTENTS SURVIVING A HOME FIRE. WHILE THERE IS NO GUARANTEE TEMPERATURES ANYWHERE WILL REMAIN BELOW A SPECIFIC TEMPERATURE, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU AVOID PLACING YOUR SAFE IN, ABOVE OR BELOW THESE AREAS: 1 KITCHEN -- Most home fires begin in the kitchen area because of open flames from cooking and flammable materials like grease, cooking oils, wood cabinets, etc. 2 GARAGE -- Keep your safe as far away from the garage as possible. Flammable liquids, automobiles and small engines can start fires and flammable liquids and other chemicals stored in the garage can fuel the fire. 3 FURNACE OR WATER HEATER -- Open flames in these areas may cause fires to start, and gas lines provide additional fuel. 4 STORAGE AREAS FOR FUEL SOURCES -- Avoid areas with firewood, black powder, smokeless powder, gasoline, propane, paint and thinners or any other flammable material. 5 UPPER FLOORS OF THE HOME -- Heat rises and the upper floors burn the hottest. The safe may fall through the floor if the fire damages the joist structure. A fall from the upper floor may damage the safe and break the fire seal around the door. 6 BASEMENT CENTER -- In a catastrophic home fire, burning timbers, etc. from upper floors will cave in toward the center of the basement floor and burn at an extremely high temperature. The best positioning for fire protection is in your basement, against an outside wall, away from areas where a fire is likely to start or burn exceptionally hot. CAUTION: YOUR BROWNING/PROSTEEL SAFE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR EXTERIOR USE. EXPOSING YOUR SAFE TO RAIN, MOISTURE OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAN CAUSE RUST AND DAMAGE TO THE LOCK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE SAFE. THE PAINTED EXTERIOR FINISH IS DESIGNED FOR 4 INTERIOR USE ONLY AND WILL NOT WITHSTAND DIRECT CONTACT WITH WATER OR MOISTURE WITHOUT DAMAGE. THE SAFE BOTTOM IS LIGHTLY FINISHED METAL. IT WILL RUST IF EXPOSED TO A WET FLOOR. HIGH HUMIDITY CAN CAUSE THE SAFE BOTTOM TO RUST IF THE CARPET BELOW IT ABSORBS MOISTURE. IF YOU PLACE YOUR SAFE ON CARPET, YOU SHOULD PROTECT YOUR CARPET FROM RUST STAINS BY PLACING A SHEET OF CLEAR PLASTIC BETWEEN THE SAFE AND CARPET. DAMAGE TO YOUR SAFE FROM EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE AND HIGH HUMIDITY IS NOT WARRANTED. MOVING YOUR SAFE WARNING: YOUR BROWNING/PROSTEEL SAFE IS VERY HEAVY. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE USED WHEN MOVING THIS OR ANY OTHER LARGE, HEAVY ITEM TO AVOID INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND USING A PROFESSIONAL MOVER TO MOVE YOUR SAFE. Some considerations that need to be addressed when moving your safe into your home are: 1 The load your floors and stairs will bear. 2 Tile or other floors that could be damaged. 3 Doorways or furniture that could be damaged. 4 Stairs or corners you will need to navigate. REMOVING THE SAFE DOOR ( E X C E P T C O M PA C T A N D F I N E A RT S E R I E S ) Most Browning/ProSteel safes have external hinges (except Compact and Fine Art Series which feature a non-removable, internal hinge design), which allow the door to open 180° and be removed for easier home installation. The external hinge system in no way compromises security because there are locking bolts around the perimeter of the door, and even with the hinges removed the door is secured by the locking bolts. WARNING: THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO REMOVE IT, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID DROPPING IT, WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. 5 The door may be removed by opening it enough to clear the door frame (approximately 110°) and lifting straight up. Re-installing the door is simplified if the lower hinge is adjusted prior to removing the door. REMOVING THE SAFE DOOR 1 With the door closed, use a 5/32" Allen wrench and turn the bolt located in the bottom piece of the bottom hinge four half-turns counterclockwise (looking down at the hinge). 2 With the door open (clear of the frame) have two or three people support the door and lift it straight up and off the hinges. Care should be taken to lift straight up to avoid damaging the hinge pins (Figure 1). R E - I N S TA L L I N G T H E S A F E D O O R 1 With two or three people supporting the door, position the door hinges above the pins on the bottom hinge pieces on the safe. 2 Lower the door onto the bottom hinge first, then onto the top pin. 3 When both the top and bottom hinges are aligned lower the door completely down. 4 Close the door and use a 5/32" Allen wrench and turn the Allen bolt located in the bottom piece of the bottom hinge four half-turns clockwise (looking down at the hinge). 5 Open and close the door several times to make sure it swings smoothly. NOTE: Hardened steel ball bearings are located below the hinge pins within the hinge housing. Do not lose these bearings while the door is off of the safe. Care should be taken not to damage the paint while removing or re-installing the door. ANCHORING YOUR SAFE TO THE F L O O R A N D / O R WA L L Placing your safe on a concrete floor and anchoring it to the floor and wall behind it provides the maximum protection for your valuables. Many common attacks on security safes involve tipping the safe over on its back. You can reduce the chances of an effective attack by preventing your safe from being tipped or moved. 6 FIGURE 1 Door must be clear of frame to remove. Lift straight up to avoid damaging bolts. FIGURE 2 Anchor holes should be placed in the corners. WARNING: DRILLING HOLES IN THE WALL OF A FIRE SAFE REDUCES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIAL. IF HOLES ARE DRILLED IN THE SAFE BODY, HOLES MUST BE SEALED WITH A HIGH-TEMPERATURE SILICONE CAULKING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY ALLOW HOT GASES TO ENTER YOUR SAFE DURING A FIRE, WHICH COULD DAMAGE YOUR VALUABLES. WARNING: WHEN USING A DRILL OR OTHER POWER TOOLS, ALWAYS USE EYE AND EAR PROTECTION AS WELL AS A DUST MASK. ANCHORING TO THE FLOOR CONCRETE FLOOR IMPORTANT: PRE-DRILL THE PASS-THROUGH HOLES IN THE SAFE BACK AND FLOOR PRIOR TO ANCHORING THE SAFE TO THE FLOOR OR WALL. 1 2 Remove the safe interior shelving, floor panel and elevation brace. See removal instructions under "Shelf Adjustment"on page 16. Measure and mark four anchor holes 2" from the safe corners. Use a minimum of 3/8" x 4" expansion-type anchor bolts and 13/4" steel washers inside the safe floor to reinforce it at the anchor positions (Figure 2). Elevate the safe by placing it on 2" x 4" wood braces. Place the 2" x 4" wood braces flat on the floor and slide one brace under the front of the safe and one brace under the rear of the safe, elevating the safe 11/2". 3 7 4 Use a 2" wood bit to drill through the fire-resistant floor material to expose the steel floor. (Not required on models that are not fire-resistant.) Drill a 1/2" hole through the center of each anchor point in the safe floor. Place the safe exactly where you want to anchor it and mark the floor through the holes in the safe bottom. Remove the safe and drill anchor holes in the floor with a 3/8" masonry bit. Reposition the safe over the holes and install the expansion anchors and washers through the safe floor. IMPORTANT: PRE-DRILL WALL ANCHOR HOLES IN THE SAFE PRIOR TO ANCHORING THE SAFE TO THE FLOOR OR WALL. SEE "ANCHORING TO A WALL" ON PAGE 9. Fill the 2" openings in the fire-resistant material with high temperature silicone caulking. The caulking will seal the opening and prevent hot gases from entering the safe during a fire. (Not requi ...