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My sentry safe handle will not turn to lock the safe back. The only number I can find is N513874. Please help me.

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Gayle Ashbach

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  • Posted on Aug 21, 2008

SOURCE: SENTRY S3877 SAFE

Go to this site:

http://www.sentrysafe.com/products/productDetail.aspx?s=53

click on dowlnload the manual. If you do do not have adobe acrobat reader, you can go here to download it for free
www.adobe.com/acrobat
On page 4 of the manual you will find a section dealing with restoring your pin number which is what you need to do. When you change your batteries your pin number is lost.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 21, 2008

SOURCE: Sentry Model 1610 Won't Open

Hello,

I am a Safe Specialist i have been reading some of your problems and this should help there is no code if you have lost yours only the default code for the model 1610 the default code is: 77,22,09,11,64 try that if you havent changed it and with this problem with people not getting the handle open with the green light happening i suspect this is a issue with the lock mechanism i have had many of the same problems with people bringing them in when you get you safe open it and where the lock is put some lubricate on the lock regulary as the lock sticks and wont open if you havent done this then you cannot get it open see you local safe specialist and tell them what i have said and they may or may not be able to get your safe open i hope this has helped Rob Safe Specialist World.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2009

SOURCE: know combination, but cannot open sentry safe 1250

Make sure you are working the dial properly for this type of safe. With the door lever fully counter clockwise, turn the dial clockwise a couple turns to start. It should turn quietly. Then turn the dial counterclockwise (LEFT) to the first number in the combination. Now turn the dial clockwise (RIGHT) a full turn passing the first number again, and additionally clockwise to the second number. Then turn the dial counter clockwise from the second number directly to the third number. Try to open with a sharp movement of the door lever clockwise. If this does not work the first time try adding or subtracting ONE to each number in the combination in case the mechanism is worn. If it still does not work it is time for a drill and a power saw to cut the thing open!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2009

SOURCE: Sentry Safe (DSW3607 Model) Won't Open

I finally ignored the poorly-written instructions for programming a personal code and simply entered the factory code first and then pressed the prog/enter code button.  The safe opened.  The instructions tell you to push the prog/enter code first and then enter the factory code or personal code to open the safe.  Wrong!  Do it my way should this problem happen to you.

xenophanes

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  • Posted on May 13, 2009

SOURCE: sentry safe

You want to be sure not to suffer a "lock out". Now, that'll cost you a few bucks -- probably more than the safe is worth...

I am quite familiar with combination lock safes, and I know that one cannot hurt them by locking them whilst the door is open, and I'd guess that digital ones should not be damaged by locking them open either.

After all, for a large safe that isn't being used, I prefer to lock them open.... no one can get stuck inside one and if I forget the combination, I can get it easily directly from the lock itself.

I'd look for a sensor that is confused. There must be several inputs to the lock that tell it that all is right with the world --- Above all, do not put anything into the safe until you have fixed the problem or decided to 'deep six' the safe.

Regarding the error message. Does the error light blink four times or in some pattern? If there is any pattern to the blinking it could be a message that tells you what is causing the problem.

If all else fails... I'd suggest a locksmith. There is something going on inside that lock that isn't right.

Calling a locksmith may not be cost effective, since he has to make money, and the safe itself isn't all that high qualtiy or expensive to begin with.

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That is a puzzle.

If the handle won't turn, it means it is locked, but you say it is open. Are the locking bolts on the side of the door in or out? But if it is locked (bolts out), the dial should turn both ways.

You don't by any change have a key inserted into the back of the door? There is normally a key inside that allows you to change the combination numbers.

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