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Thank you for purchasing this

Sentry Fire-Safe

product.

For safes with electronic lock:

Model TC8-331

Battery Installation

To power the lock, four alkaline AA batteries (not included) are

required.

NOTE: Non-alkaline and rechargeable batteries ARE

NOT RECOMMENDED.

To install batteries, turn the electronic lock case to the left and

remove. (Fig. A) Unlock door with the override key provided in

the plastic bag attached to the owner’s manual, and open the

door using the lever handle. Remove key hook plate located on

the inside back of the door by sliding the plate upward, then

pulling toward you. (Fig. B) Insert the four batteries as indicated.

Replace the key hook plate and keypad.

Model TW8-331

Battery Installation

To power the lock, four alkaline AA batteries equaling voltage:

6Vdc, (not included) are required.

NOTE: Non-alkaline and rechargeable batteries ARE

NOT RECOMMENDED.

To install batteries, turn the electronic lock case to the left and

remove. (Fig. A) Insert four new batteries as indicated, replace

the electronic lock case and turn to the right to reassemble.

For all models, test first

with door open!

(See back cover of this manual for your factory code.)

Test your combination several times with the door open.

NOTE: All electronic lock units have been provided

with an override key (skeleton key). Some

electronic units are equipped with a handle

OR electronic lock and key.

1. Insert the four-bitted key into the lock to the left of the

key pad. (Be sure key lock is turned as far left

as possible.)

2. Press the five-digit factory code. The green light will

come on.

3. For units with key, turn the key to the right.

4. Open the door.

Using the keypad

Only a light touch is needed. A green PROCEED light and a

single beep indicate that the keypad “felt” your touch. The lock

allows 5 seconds for each key press. If you pause longer, an error

signal will occur (blinking red light and three beeps), indicating

you should start over.

Models TC8-331 and TW8-331

Access Codes

There are three possible ways to unlock and access the safe—

by entering its preset Factory Code, your own User Code

or a Passcode.

You can always open the safe by entering the 5-digit Factory

Code. But if you prefer to use your own code, you can program

the safe to open to the 5-digit User Code of your choice. If you

wish to give someone else temporary access to the safe, you can

program a passcode that can later be erased.

Programming a user code

There are two ways to program a user code.

A 1. Press the Program key.

2. Enter the Factory Code. The green LED remains ON while

you enter the 5-digit user code of your choice. After 5 digits

are entered the green LED turns OFF.

(To enter a new User Code, repeat these steps.)

B 1. Press the red button inside the safe. The lock will “beep”

and the green LED will come on.

2. Enter a 5-digit user code.

(To enter a new User Code, repeat these steps.)

Programming a passcode

1. Press the Program key twice.

2. Enter your 5-digit User Code. The green LED remains ON.

3. Enter the 5-digit passcode of your choice (any combination

except 00000.) After 5 digits are entered, the green LED

turns OFF.

(To enter a new passcode, repeat these steps. To erase the

passcode, press Program twice, enter your User Code and then

enter 00000.)

Unlocking

To unlock the safe, you must enter a valid Factory Code,

User Code or Passcode. Once you have done this, you have

4 seconds to open the safe by turning the handle or 4-bitted key

to the unlock position. If you fail to do so in time, the lock will

reactivate.

(If you realize you have made an error while entering your code,

press the CLEAR button and start over.)

FloodGuard

Water-resistance protection

For those models with water resistance (TW models), which

have been tested by the independent testing firm ETL SEMKO

and certified to be in compliance with the manufacturer’s

specifications for water-resistant protection. Products were

immersed in up to 1’ of water for up to 72 hours and withstood

water leakage.

Water-resistant models must be bolted down.

The supplied hardware MUST BE USED to bolt the

safe to the floor to assure the watertight seal, or the

water-resistant claim is invalid.

NOTE: It is normal to feel a slight amount of resistance

when closing the door and locking water-

resistant models.

NOTE: Sentry Group is not responsible for any costs

incurred if unit is to be replaced.

Instructions for floor mounting

This kit contains:

• (2) lag screws

• (2) rubberized washers

• (2) masonry anchors

Required tools:

• Drill

• Wrench

• For wood anchoring: 7/16˝ (11.0 mm) drill bit

• For masonry anchoring: 7/16˝ (11.0 mm) masonry drill bit

Instructions

1. Unlock the safe and open the door.

2. Use a screw or drill bit to mark the floor through both holes.

3. Move the safe aside to clear both marked spots for drilling.

4. Drill into the floor:

• For wood: Using the 7/16˝ (11.0 mm) drill bit drill a hole

2 1/2˝(64.0 mm) deep in each marked spot.

• For masonry: Using the 7/16˝ (11.0 mm) masonry drill bit

drill a hole 2 1/2˝(64.0 mm) deep in each marked spot. Install

a masonry anchor in each hole.

5. Replace the safe in the desired position, with the holes in the

safe aligned with those in the floor.

6. Securing the safe:

• For wood: Pass each lag screw through a washer (rubber side

toward floor), then through the safe and into a hole. Tighten

with the wrench. (Fig. C)

• For masonry: Pass each lag screw though a washer (rubber

side toward floor), then through the safe and into a masonry

anchor. Tighten with the wrench. (Fig. D)