Use and Care Manual

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Geng To Know Your Safe
The Clutch:
All UL listed Rhino, Kodiak and Bighorn Safes come with a factory installed
clutch. The clutch will automacally disengage the sha of the handle from
the locking mechanism if the handle is rotated in either direcon without rst
unlocking the lock. This helps prevent damage to the lock without requiring a
failure somewhere else in the mechanism that would cause a lockout.
If you suspect your clutch system is not funconing properly, do not aempt
to adjust the clutch without consulng Rhino Tech Support as it will void the
warranty and may cause a lockout to occur.
The Lock:
There are 4 types of locks that are used on Rhino, Kodiak and Bighorn safes.
All 4 are UL listed for maximum the protecon and come with a 1 year man-
ufacturer’s warranty. If you are interested in purchasing an extended warran-
ty, you have 30 days from the purchase of your safe to do so. For more infor-
maon, see the Accessory Sheet included in your safe, visit
www.rhinosafe.com or contact a local dealer.
-For operang instrucons on LaGard and SecuRam electronic
locks, see pages 9-10.
-For operang instrucons on Sargent and Greenleaf electronic
locks, see pages 11-12.
-For operang instrucons on Sargent and Greenleaf manual
locks, see pages 13-14.
Inside Your Safe:
Find the conguraon that is right for you. Most shelves are adjustable by
moving shelf clips. Make sure your shelves are level before loading them up.
Always make sure long guns are resng securely in the gun barrel slots to
prevent damage.
If the humidity in your gun safe is a concern, consider purchasing a dehumidi-
er to help prevent rust or tarnish on your guns and jewelry, or mildew on
documents or paper in your safe. More informaon on dehumidiers is avail-
able from the Accessory Sheet, www.rhinosafe.com or contact a local dealer.
WARNING: Max load for shelves is 40 lbs.
Gun Barrel Rest shelves are not designed to hold weight.
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Maintenance:
Cleaning your safe - To clean the exterior of your safe, use a clean and so
cloth that is slightly damp with water. We suggest using a microber
cleaning cloth. Take care around the edges of any logos or pin striping.
Using pressure on logos or pin striping could damage them. Locks and
handles are coated to protect from rust or tarnish. Do not use any kind of
metal polish or harsh cleaning products on them. Simply wipe o with a
so, damp cloth. For minor scratches or blemishes in the paint of the safe,
informaon on touch-up paint is available from the Accessory Sheet,
www.rhinosafe.com or contact a local dealer.
Greasing the door bolts - To keep the door bolt acon of your safe smooth
and relieve any stresses from the mechanism, we recommend adding a
small amount of grease to the door bolts. With the door open and the
handle rotated counter-clockwise to extend the door bolts, wipe a very
small amount of lubricang grease onto the moving door bolts around the
door. We recommend using Super Lube™ or a mul-purpose silicone
grease with PTFE.
Manual Lock Maintenance - To keep your manual lock as reliable as possible,
we recommend having a cered lock technician service your lock annually.
Electronic Lock Maintenance - While electronic locks do not need annual
maintenance, changing out your 9-volt baery once a year is highly recom-
mended to ensure reliable access into your safe. We recommend using a
Duracell™ or Energizer™ alkaline baery with a “use date” at least 4 years
in the future.
The Handles:
If your safe did not come with a hand wheel,
the handles can be found packaged inside the
safe. To install the handles, screw them
clockwise into the hub on the front of your
safe.