FAQ: How Do You Reset The Code On A First Alert Safe?

With the safe in the open position, press the small reset button located on the inside top edge of the door. Enter your new three to eight digit (3-8) passcode followed by the # key. Immediately repeat the sequence, beginning with the new passcode followed by the # key.

How do I reset my electronic safe code?

Place the electronic digital safe into code reset mode. On some models you need to hold the last digit of the code or press the “*” button to get into code reset mode. Other safes require you to open them and press a small red button on the inside of the door.

How do you open a First Alert safe without the combination?

You can try one of the following:

1. Insert your override key (the one with the square top) and while turning the key, take a flathead screwdriver and insert it in the crack of the door and slowly pry it open.
2. Another method is to lay your First Alert safe on the right-hand side and using the override key to open the door.

How do you open a First Alert safe with a dead battery?

Using your personal Passcode or Emergency Override Key, open the safe door and locate the battery compartment on the back of the door. Press firmly in on the right side of the battery compartment cover and slide to the left to open. Remove the 4 old batteries and replace with 4 new Alkaline “AA” batteries.

How do I reset my safe?

How to Reset Safes

1. Input the current code on the safe’s keypad.
2. Pull the handle and open the door to the safe.
3. Press the small red button on the inside of the door.
4. Hold the button until a small yellow light appears on the front panel of the safe.

How do you unlock a First Alert fire safe?

With your fingernail or the edge of a flathead screwdriver, gently pry this circular plate upwards and remove. Do not discard; you will need it to cover the lock when you are through. Insert the Emergency Override Key into the lock and turn clockwise to the right. Turn the handle upwards to the right to open the safe.

How do you open a safe without the key or code?

Make use of a magnet.

1. Using a paper clip to open a safe. Perhaps one of the easiest ways to open a safe without a key is to use a paper clip.
2. Make use of a screwdriver to open a safe without a key.
3. Opening the safe with the aid of a knife or similar tool.
4. Drilling through the safe.

How do I reset my First Alert safe 2060f?

Press and hold the reset button on the inside edge of the door closest to the hinges. When the safe is ready to be programmed, you will hear a beep and a light will flash on the keypad. Enter your new three to eight (3-8) digit passcode followed by ‘A’ or ‘B’. The light will once again flash and you will hear a beep.

What do you do if your safe won’t open?

Turn your back to the safe, and kick the door, hard, a few times. Be sure that you do not kick the keypad or the handle. This will help loosen the bolt work. Next, pull the handle in the opposite direction than you normally do and enter the code.

How do you change the code on a protector safe?

Changing the Combination on an Electronic Safe Lock

1. Press the “0” key six times (you will then hear two beeps)
2. Enter your existing six-digit code (you should then hear two beeps)
3. Enter your new six-digit code (you will hear one beep)
4. Re-enter your new six-digit code (you will hear one more beep)

How do you open a 4 number combination safe?

TO UNLOCK ON A TRUE FOUR NUMBER COMBINATION Starting anywhere, turn the dial right (clockwise), stopping when the first combination number comes to the opening index the FIFTH time. 2. Turn the dial left (counterclockwise), stopping when the second number comes to the opening index the FOURTH time.