Are there external battery terminals (or what is the plan for if the battery dies when the safe is locked and not openned for like a year)?
1840832
The unit comes with keys to use in case battery dies or combination must be reset.
1840833
There are not external power connections. There are two keys that can be used to operate the lock mechanically in the event the batteries fail.
1840834
There are no batteries. It it similar to the wall safes in a hotel in that you create a code and open the safe using the code.
2274700
This safe does have a key to open it. It primarily runs is off of batteries, but it will come with a key to use when you first receive it and the key will work when the batteries fail. So, to answer your question, the safe will remain locked when the batteries die, but once they get low, you will see a red light on the front of the safe and that is an indicator to change the batteries before they completely die.
1223482
Looks like the only option is to recharge it. I don't see any removable part where you can put a disposable battery.
1375253
I haven't tried to remoive it, but there is an external battery on the bottom back side.
1200326
Battery will last over a year ... just put a new one in it before you leave.
1695877
I just went & opened mine, just to be sure. It was a piece of cake. Open the safe, push down the tab at the top of the battery compartment & pull it out & down. It's pretty simple. It catches at the top & the bottom just has a slot it sits in.
828939
Less than a year. Sealed lead acid batteries need to be kept on charge or else they undergo something called sulfation, which is terminal to the battery. Buying one ahead of time and storing it is a bad idea.
828762
The external case doesn't appear to be connected to any terminal, there are both + and - terminals for the battery and array. I don't believe it will matter whether your external system is positive or negative ground.
280107
The 9v battery that comes with it is in the compartment, but is sealed in plastic and not connected (they wouldn't be able to safely ship or store it otherwise). If that's not the problem, try another battery or it might just be dead.
1477988
A lot, probably has to do with how often you access the safe. I would assume the more often, the faster you'll drain the battery.
1623017
My batteries have not failed, but the safe has a backup lock and key. When the batteries fail, you may open the safe with the key and replace the batteries. Of course, you will want to keep the keys (you receive 2 keys) in a safe place; definitely not in the safe.
851659
There is an external battery pack that connects from outside in case the batteries die. The small cap below the keypad unscrews to provide access to the keyhole (so you can also open the door manually with a key if necessary).
2037423
For the "electronic" version of this safe, the only way to open it is with the keypad, and that needs batteries to operate. You can access the battery pack with the safe closed and locked (it's behind the keypad which comes out), so you don't need to worry about getting locked out. There is now a "combination" version of this safe and that appears to need no batteries at all, but that's not the one I have so I can't be sure.
109283
There are two types of keys provided. The regular key works with the electronic lock, but there is a master key that can open the safe without knowing the combination or if the batteries happen to go dead. Battery life I've experienced with this safe was good for more than two years with good brand name alkaline battery.
284903
There's a little white indented button on the back right near the battery door. Stick a pen or paper clip in it.
2103741
The safe is battery powered. It does not plug in. I think it fails to the unlock position on power loss
277458
It's powered by four AA batteries which can last for up to 2 years....When the door is closed and 3 repetitive beeps are heard and indicator lights flash red, it indicates the batteries are low...when my batteries give me the 3 beeps the safe gets new batteries and there is a key included so you can open the safe to change the batteries.