Is there a fail safe way to open this safe if the electronic means fail, i.e. key?
1444488
Yes but it can be disabled: there is an allen screw on the bottom of the box; you can remove and put it in the other direction so that it is flat on the outside.
1444489
Yes, there's a screw that can be removed from the bottom of the box and the Allen wrench that comes supplied with the Gunbox can be inserted into the opening to manually release the lid.
1444490
There is a mechanical override, but it is not a key. The Gun Box ships with a special wrench that can be used to open the safe in the event of mechanical or electric failure. The mechanical override can also be disabled if needed.
1444491
Yes. But if you really want to permanently lock yourself out you can lock the override wrench in the box with your guns too :-)
1231235
You can just use your pin code, you don't half to use both. The key is for if the battery runs out then you can still get in. The other key is for the lock box in the safe but I'm sure you knew that already. Hope that helps
627270
Should the battery run out of power, you will need to use the key, which is the secondary unlocking device. The safe will remain "closed/locked" until you open with the key and replace the battery which is only accessible internally. I sure hope this helps.
2220846
Hit the # key. You'll hear a 'click' and then open up the safe. I've had this safe for years and haven't even had to change out the batteries yet.
274735
Like one of the others said, if the dial is left in the right position, you can just use the key. It kind of defeats the purpose of a safe, though.
237176
There's no way to get in without a key if the battery is dead. Hide a spare key outside somewhere (backyard?) under a rock or using one of those hide-a-spare-key fake rocks.
1456167
Yikes. You may be up that infamous, stinky creek. One choice is crow-barring it open, which will ruin the safe and maybe damage your 2X4 studs and dry wall. One hope is that you can find the serial number (not the model number). Most companies can replace a key if they know that number. You would also have to convince them you are the owner of the safe... and not a thief that stole a safe! Hope it works out for you... Hey also... maybe a good lock and key company could pick the lock for you??? It might cost you $50 or so.
953004
You need a working key (most recent in use). not necessarily the original key.
806247
A reviewer said this: Press the red button on the back of the door after you open the safe, enter up to an 8 digit code and then you are set. I had to press either the R or B button after too for mine to work.
1922234
inside the safe itself, I think right under the door there is a little red button. Click on that button. it will allow you to reset. Then type in the code. Let me know if you have any trouble.
1898651
Yes, you set it up with a code that unlocks the safe. The key is primarily for when the batteries or the keypad fails.
1995860
I think any lock can be opened By someone who knows what their doing. I Would not get a lock with out a key because the electronics may fail; or run out of power leaving you locked out. If your concerned about bumping; you could always disable the key slot with superglue or something
1500985
There is a standard assigned passcode to open it and set your own. This is all in the instructions you should have received with the safe, along with two physical keys that can be used if the code does not work or if the battery needs to be replaced.
1415602
Larryyou cut the door off, which I have had to do when the electronic solenoid failed (Sentry has a weak solenoid that will eventually fail). Please read the reviews on this, they are seriously prone to failure and once they fail you cannot open the safe unless to use a saw to cut it openthanksleonard
627271
Open the safe with your key and replace the battery. I'be had mine for a couple months and the original battery still opens the safe. I use my key most of the time.
1623016
No, when the battery dies, you have to make sure you have the key handy to open the safe with, otherwise you will not be able to open the safe.
1763899
I may be late to answer this but I will anyway. I broke the key off in the safe by just bumping it. They are very soft keys. I used a pick to remove the stub. Took the other key to my local locksmith and for $3 they made me a quality key. Later went back and had another made just to be safe :-)