Maintenance 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Safe. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. 3. To replace the four AA batteries that power the keypad, remove the battery cover on the inside of the lid exposing the battery compartment. Remove the batteries, taking note of the proper polarity, and install the new batteries the same way. 2.