Opening a Safe Without the Combination
First you must find the safe’s emergency key. Remove the panel that covers your safe’s dial. Once you have removed the dial panel, take a look beneath the dial itself. Insert the emergency key into the emergency keyhole and turn it until the safe opens.
Can you break into a First Alert Safe?
You can try one of the following: 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.
How do I open my first alert safe with the keypad?
Open the protective cover on the front of the safe to expose the keypad. 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.
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.
What is the key number of a First Alert Safe?
Where do I find the serial number for my safe? On the bottom right hand corner on the front of the safe or the right wall on the outside of the safe. It is located on a silver sticker (usually 6-10 digits).
How do you open a digital safe when the batteries are dead and no key?
The battery pack is inside the door and batteries can only be replaced with the safe open. To access the override lock, there is usually a removable panel to the side of the keypad. Undoing this will uncover the lock for the key to be inserted. If you have lost the override key then you cannot open the safe.
How do you open first alert battery drawer?
Unlock the battery drawer
To unlock the batteries, insert a flathead screwdriver under the head of the locking pin, and gently pry it out of the battery compartment lock. (If you plan to re-lock the battery compartment, save the locking pin.)
