User manual BROWNING SAFE

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 required on models that are not fire-resistant.) 5 6 7 8 9 10 Replace the floor brace, floor panel and interior shelving. JOIST 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 3 Follow steps 1 ­ 5 above, but use 3/8" x 4" lag bolts. Remove the safe and drill holes in the floor with a 5/16" wood bit. Reposition the safe over the holes and install the lag bolts 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 required on models that are not fire-resistant.) 4 8 FIGURE 3 Mark 2" from the top and each side of the safe wall to locate anchor holes. 2" 2" 5 Replace the floor brace, floor panel and interior shelving. A N C H O R I N G T O A WA L L Anchoring to a wall, in addition to the floor, further strengthens your anchoring system. (Without wall anchors, the height of the safe allows it to be used as a lever to pry against the floor anchors.) M A S O N R Y WA L L 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 Measure 2" from the top and each side of the safe's top interior corners. Mark these spots on the safe's interior with a marker (Figure 3). Using a sharp utility knife cut a 2" x 2" "X" in the carpet where you marked. Tape the carpet flaps open using masking tape. Use a 2" wood bit to drill though the fire-resistant insulation. Do not attempt to drill through the steel safe body with the wood bit. Use a 1/2" high-speed bit designed for drilling metal to drill through the steel safe wall. Once you have drilled though the fire-resistant material and safe body, mark the center of your holes on the wall. 9 3 4 Remove the safe and use a 3/8" masonry bit to drill the anchor holes. Reposition the safe over the holes and install the expansion anchors and washers through the safe interior. Use a minimum of 3/8" x 4" expansion-type anchor bolts and 13/4" steel washers inside the safe body to reinforce the safe wall at the anchor position. Fill the holes in the safe interior with high-temperature silicone caulking and reposition the carpeting "X" cut out. The caulking will hold the carpet in place. 5 F R A M E D WA L L IMPORTANT: PRE-DRILL THE PASS-THROUGH HOLES IN THE SAFE BACK AND FLOOR PRIOR TO ANCHORING THE SAFE TO THE FLOOR OR WALL. Anchoring to a framed wall requires the location of your anchor holes align with the center of your wall studs, which are normally spaced 16" on-center. However, you must check to verify the actual position of the studs before drilling your safe. 1 To align your safe and mounting holes with the studs, place a piece of masking tape across the top-rear edge of your safe. Measure and mark the center of your safe on the tape. Find the centers of the studs and mark them on the wall where they can be seen above the safe. Find the midpoint between the stud centers and mark it as well. The centerline of the safe and the centerline of the studs should align with the safe in place. Mark the center of the safe interior. Measure the distance from the stud centerline to each stud center (approximately 8"). Measure out from the centerline in your safe interior this same distance to locate the two stud center lines within your safe (Figure 4). The point you should drill is 2" down from the top of the safe on each of these stud centers (Figure 4). Mark these spots on the safe's interior with a marker. Using a sharp utility knife, cut a 2" x 2" "X" in the carpet on your marks. Move the safe away from the wall and, using a high-speed bit designed for drilling metal, drill through the steel safe wall. 2 3 4 5 10 FIGURE 4 Safe centerline Stud center Stud center Carefully measure the distance between stud centers in your home. 6 7 8 Use a 2" wood bit to drill though the fire-resistant insulation. Do not attempt to drill through the steel safe body with the wood bit. Reposition the safe on your centerline marks against the wall and mark the hole centers on the wall of the house. Use a 5/16" wood bit to drill the pilot holes through the sheet rock and stud. Next install 3/8" x 31/2" lag bolts through a 13/4" diameter steel washer through the safe body and into the stud. Tighten all anchor bolts. Fill the 2" holes in the safe interior with high-temperature silicone caulking and reposition the carpeting "X" cut out. The caulking will hold the carpet in place. 9 O P E R AT I N G T H E ( D I A L ) C O M B I N AT I O N L O C K OPENING THE SAFE 1 Turn the dial counterclockwise (left) four times, passing the first number in your combination three times and stopping on it the fourth time. 11 2 3 Turn the dial clockwise (right) three times, passing the second number in your combination two times and stopping on it the third time. Turn the dial counterclockwise (left) two times, passing the third number in your combination once and stopping on it the second time. Turn the dial clockwise (right) until it stops, which is normally around 95. Turn your safe handle clockwise to open the safe door. 4 5 NOTE: If you miss any combination number by more than 1 dial mark your safe will not open. Make sure you are looking straight down at the index marks. Make sure to align the numbers with the center index line located at the 12 o'clock position. If the safe does not open, try turning the safe handle firmly counterclockwise before dialing the combination. LOCKING THE SAFE 1 2 3 Close the door with the locking bolts retracted. Turn the safe handle counterclockwise (right) to extend the bolts into the door frame after the door is closed. Turn the combination dial counterclockwise (left) at least three times to lock the bolts in place. NOTE: You must first close the door and then turn your safe handle counterclockwise to extend the bolts before turning the dial to properly lock the door in place. If the dial is turned while the door is open and the bolts are extended (handle turned clockwise) the door will be "locked open." This is easily fixed by following the unlocking procedure previously mentioned, immediately followed by the locking procedure listed above. WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR SAFE IN A LOCKED CONDITION, EVEN IF YOUR VALUABLES ARE NOT INSIDE. L O S T C O M B I N AT I O N S You are strongly encouraged to keep a backup copy of your combination in a hidden and secure location. To protect the safety of your combination, we will not release combinations without a security check. We do not 12 maintain any ownership information on gun safes, and combinations are tracked only by serial number. If you lose your combination, we will only release it upon completion of a security check process that requires your safe's serial number and several other steps. Your safe's serial number is located on the upper right-hand corner of the rear of the safe. There is a place to record this serial number on the first page of this owner's manual. LOCK MAINTENANCE Your combination lock should not require any maintenance. Do not spray or apply any lubrication to any lock parts. If your dial is difficult to turn, there is a problem with the lock mechanism. Lubrication will not solve the problem. Contact Browning/ProSteel for assistance. Should your keylock stick or be difficult to turn, you can put a small drop of light oil on the key before inserting it into the keyway. C H A N G I N G T H E C O M B I N AT I O N : S & G MECHANICAL LOCK Your combination is pre-set at the factory. Changing the combination will void your lock warranty. If you must change the combination for some reason, contact a certified locksmith to do this for you. KEYLOCK The keylock in your combination dial is used to lock the dial only. This is a convenience feature that allows you to lock your dial so that it will not accidentally rotate and lock while you are moving items into or out of your safe. The keylock also allows you to lock the dial while the safe is in the locked position. This prevents the dial from being turned while the safe is locked. To lock your dial with the key, turn the dial until the "0" is resting in the 12 o'clock position, where the black line is located on the top of your dial ring and turn the key clockwise in the key lock. Should you lose your keys, a replacement key may be ordered with the serial number printed on the upper right-hand corner of your combination tag. The number should be phoned to us. We will provide additional keys and send them to you for a reasonable fee. (Approximately $8 per key as of this manual printing.) 13 PAINT Your painted exterior should be cleaned with a damp soft cotton cloth only. Do not use solvents or any other chemicals to clean your safe's painted surfaces. If you should scratch or chip the paint on your safe, a touch up bottle with brush is included inside your safe. This bottle should be adequate for most scratches incurred during installation. Touch up paint is also available by contacting Browning. However, due to increased regulations restricting the sending of paint through the mail, Browning has also provided the Delstar paint numbers for the paint colors available on our standard safes. Metallic Black DAR 2945 Hunter Green Metallic DAR 4108 Burgundy DAR 74004 Sand Metallic F1929 FN/Gloss Green DAR 48306 FN/Gloss Black DAR 9000 If touch up paint is needed other than that supplied by Browning, you can get it at an automotive paint supplier. NOTE: The textured-finished safe paints are special formulas created by the manufacturer for Browning/ProSteel and cannot be duplicated by an automotive paint store. These can be ordered by calling our consumer department at 1-800-333-3288. DOOR CLOSURE ADJUSTMENT Browning/ProSteel safes are shipped with molded door corner protectors installed between the door corner and the door frame. After removing the packaging from your safe make sure to remove the protective corners and adjust the door tension adjustment screw located on the inside of the door frame (Figure 5). The tension adjustment screw applies pressure against one of the locking bolts when the door is in the closed position. The tension adjustment screw should be adjusted until the door closes without play between the door and frame. DO NOT over adjust the tension screw or your safe will not close. The locking bolt will hit the adjustment screw. A 3/16" Allen wrench is required to adjust the tension screw. 14 FIGURE 5 Adjusting the door. FIGURE 6 Adjusting the hinges. FIRE SEAL The black plastic strip attached to the edge of your safe door or frame is a fire seal that expands to seal the door when heated by a fire. If you reside in an area with high humidity, you will not want your door to close tightly against this seal. Air must circulate through your safe or condensation will form on your firearms causing rust. Loosen the door just enough to allow some exchange of air. An electric dehumidifier is highly recommended if your average daily relative humidity is above 20 percent. HINGES Your door height is adjusted at the factory and should not require any adjustment when new. However, hinge adjustment bolts are located on the bottom of each hinge to allow you to make adjustments over time (Figure 6). This allows you to raise and lower the door slightly as needed. Rotating the Allen bolt counterclockwise (looking down at the hinge) raises the door on its hinges. Both Allen bolts (top and bottom hinges) should be turned the same amount when adjusting the door. (Not applicable on Compact and Fine Art Series safes.) 15 REPLACEABLE HANDLE Your Browning/ProSteel safe is provided with a removable handle (except Bronze, Bridger and Compact Series safes). This allows you to install a different style handle or replace an existing one. This can be done easily at home. Just follow the simple instructions on the handle package. All needed tools are included. SHEAR PIN The handle shaft of your safe is attached to the locking mechanism with a shear pin. The shear pin will snap if excessive force is applied to your safe handle (approximately 100 ft/lb.). This feature provides additional security against attempted break in. If the shear pin is broken, the handle will spin within the safe door and you will not be able to open your safe. Contact Browning/ProSteel's Warranty Service toll free at 877-501-7233 for assistance with replacement of the handle shear pin. SHELF ADJUSTMENT Prior to adjusting any shelf, first remove all items from that shelf. Your shelves are held in place by several clips that secure them to four "tracks" on the safe interior. Some are above the shelves and some are below. To remove a clip, squeeze it together with hand pressure or pliers and lift up. The shelves can be relocated along this track by simply relocating the clips to the desired shelf location. To replace a clip, insert the top lip of the clip into the appropriate slot in the track, squeeze the clip together and insert the bottom lip of the clip into the track. It is important that all clips supporting a particular shelf are located at the same height to ensure that the shelf sits level. IMPORTANT: THE GUN RACK IS FRAGILE AND CAN EASILY BE BROKEN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE IT OR INSTALL IT IN A NEW LOCATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE GUN RACK BY FORCING IT OUT OF THE RETAINER CLIPS. REMOVE ALL TOP CLIPS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE GUN RACK. SUPPORT THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE GUN RACK BEFORE REMOVING IT. 16 CARE SAFE BODY All Browning/ProSteel paint finishes are designed for indoor use only. Use a damp rag to wipe down the surface of the safe. If something other than water is needed, a very mild soap solution may be used. However, only water should be used around the detailing areas. Care should be taken around the art scene, pinstripe, corners or logo to avoid catching and peeling any edges with the cleaning cloth. ART SCENE If your safe was manufactured with Browning's exclusive art scene transfer process you must take particular care not to clean your safe with any ammonia-based cleaners. Glass cleaners like Windex can permanently damage the art scene and other portions of the safe detailing package. Do not attach anything to the body or detailing materials with tape. Tape may remove the art scene, paint and other portions of the detailing package. ® CARPET The key to removing stains from your carpeted interior is to clean them as soon as they occur. Do not soak the carpeting with water to remove stains. Small amounts of water can permanently damage the fire-resistant materials within your safe if the water is allowed to soak into the carpeted areas. Use any household carpet spot remover to clean up stains. Follow the directions on the product itself. HANDLES Some chemicals or abrasive cleaners can damage gold or brass handle finishes. The spokes, handle and hub on your safe should be cleaned only with a soft, damp cloth. No abrasives or chemicals of any kind should be used. L O C K I N G B O LT S The tolerances between your locking bolts and the safe body and door are very tight. Because they fit so tightly, it may be necessary from time to time to place a small amount of Teflon lubricant on the bottom of each bolt with the bolts in the extended position. ® 17 WA R R A N T Y S E RV I C E If you experience any problems with your Browning/ProSteel safe, please contact Browning's warranty service hotline. Browning wants you to be completely satisfied with your safe. Your dealer cannot provide warranty service for this product. ALL WARRANTY SERVICE MUST BE PRE-AUTHORIZED BY PROSTEEL. Have your safe serial number and your proof of purchase in hand prior to calling the warranty service number. No assistance can be provided without your serial number. Please call toll free at 877-501-7233. L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y ProSteel warrants your safe to be free from defective materials and workmanship for five years from the date of original purchase, with the exception of the combination lock, which carries a five-year warranty from the lock manufacturer, the interior shelving, which carries a one-year warranty and any electrical or lighting accessories, which carry a 90-day warranty. This warranty does not apply to damage or loss resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, unauthorized entry or improper installation, damage resulting from exposure to moisture and/or condensation, nor does it cover wear or scratching of paint or plating. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, ProSteel will repair or replace it (at ProSteel's discretion) free of charge if the safe or defective part is returned by prepaid freight to the manufacturer. A replacement safe or part will be shipped freight collect. Should any defect be noted, the purchaser agrees to inform PROVO STEEL & SUPPLY CO. in writing before any work is performed. IMPORTANT: ALL REPAIR WORK CLAIMED UNDER THIS WARRANTY MUST BE APPROVED BY PROSTEEL PRIOR TO REPAIR. Any unauthorized repair, dismantling or tampering with the locking mechanism shall nullify this warranty. PROVO STEEL & SUPPLY CO. OR BROWNING WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR EXPENSES. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY FROM PROVO STEEL & SUPPLY CO. OR BROWNING, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT 18 LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR WARRANTY, PLEASE CONTACT: PROVO STEEL & SUPPLY CO. Customer Service Dept. 1400 South State PO Box 977 Provo, UT 84603 877-501-7233 FOR NON-WARRANTY QUESTIONS, CONTACT BROWNING AT: Browning Consumer Department One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050 1-800-333-3288 PROSTEEL SAFE REPLACEMENT OFFER ProSteel will repair or replace (at ProSteel's discretion), free of any charge, any ProSteel manufactured safe produced after April 1, 2002 that is damaged during a successful break-in or by a fire during the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser, provided the purchaser's homeowner's insurance does not cover the claim. The safe must be returned to the factory by prepaid freight, along with a report by the investigating police or fire department, and documentation from the purchaser's/policyholder's insurance company stating that the claim is not covered. A comparable new safe or the repaired safe will be returned to the owner via freight collect. Note: This offer specifically excludes the contents of the safe, and damage due to acts of God, terrorism or war. Please notify ProSteel by letter or phone to receive proper instructions on how to proceed with this replacement offer. (This offer is valid for safes only, and does not include other security products such as the Safe Extender and the Rifle/Shotgun Display Cases.) 19