
User’s Manual for Biometric Safe
A. Initialization Button
B. Battery Compartment
C. Bolts
D. Fingerprint Scanner
E. Indicator Lights
F
G
A
B
D
E
H
* Actual model may vary
See reverse side for more information
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BC690
2. INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Remove Battery Compartment (B) cover
2. Insert 4 AA batteries and restore battery cover
3. Bolts (C) automatically extend when batteries are inserted
To retract bolts:
- Press and release Wake-Up Button (F)
- Place any finger on the Fingerprint Scanner (D)
- Bolts will retract
3. FINGERPRINT REGISTRATION
IMPORTANT:
The safe is in Factory Default mode, ANY fingerprint can
open the safe. Only successful registered fingerprint can
terminate Factory Default mode
During registration the door must remain open and the Bolts (C)
must be in the retracted position. Otherwise, the fingerprint will
not be saved
To retract bolts:
- Press and release Wake-Up Button (F)
- Place any finger on Fingerprint Scanner (D)
- Bolts will retract
1. Press and release Initialization Button (A)
2. Immediately place a finger on the Fingerprint Scanner (D)
Successful Registration
Registration is successful when a total of 3 beeps are heard
4. TEST A REGISTERED FINGERPRINT
1. With safe door open, press and release Wake-Up Button (F)
- Bolts (C) will extend
2. Press and release Wake-Up Button (F)
- Place a non-registered finger on the Fingerprint Scanner (D)
- Bolts will stay extended
3. If the bolts retract with a non-registered fingerprint,
registration was unsuccessful; and safe remains in Factory
Default mode
- Repeat steps under FINGERPRINT REGISTRATION
4. Press and release Wake-Up Button (F)
- Place a registered finger on the Fingerprint Scanner (D)
- Bolts will retract
5. CLOSE/OPEN SAFE DOOR
CLOSE: Close door, press and release Wake-Up Button (F)
- Bolts will extend
OPEN: Press and release Wake-Up Button (F)
- Place a registered finger on Fingerprint Scanner (D)
- Bolts will retract
6. BEEP SOUND OPTIONS
Beep OFF: Press and HOLD the Initialization Button (A) until
the Indicator Lights (E) are flashing green – RELEASE the
Initialization Button
Beep ON: Press and HOLD the Initialization Button (A) until
the Indicator Lights (E) are flashing green followed by 1 beep
– RELEASE the Initialization Button
7. DOOR OPEN ALARM
Regardless of the beep sound option chosen (either On or Off)
the door alarm is fixed to beep
The alarm is activated when the safe door is open and Bolts
(C) are retracted
Within 5 seconds, the Indicator Lights (E) will start to
flash green
More than 5 minutes, the safe will start beeping every
10-20 seconds
1. OPEN SAFE WITH EMERGENCY KEY
1. To Expose the Emergency Key Access, remove silver Logo
Plate (G) screws with provided allen wrench.
2. Insert Emergency Key into key access, and turn clockwise
to open
NOTE: Store Emergency Keys in a secure place, NOT inside
of the safe
C
F. Wake-Up Button
G. Logo Plate and Emergency
Key Access
H. External Battery Access
(optional)
WARNING
- New Safe is in Factory Default mode, ANY fingerprint
can open the safe. Only successful registered
fingerprint can terminate Factory Default mode.
- Register at least two different fingerprints and test a
few times before closing the safe door.
- Test with a non-registered fingerprint. If the safe
opens, the safe remains in Factory Default mode.
- Avoid leaving safe door open and unattended; it will
allow unauthorized individuals to add their fingerprints
and/or reprogram the safe, gaining full access to the
safe and the contents.
- Test the Emergency Keys and store them in a secure
place, NOT inside of the safe.
- To maximize the security and performance of the
safe, test registered fingerprints every 6 months.
Read all instructions before using this safe.
Register one finger 5 times at different angles to ensure fingerprint
reader is able to read the finger accurately.
- Register one finger 5 times at different angles to
ensure fingerprint reader is able to read the finger
accurately.
- Put fingertips toward the top of the fingerprint
scanner; center fingerprint and hold
finger still. See diagram.
- Hold finger still
- 1 beep will be heard recognizing the
fingerprint; followed by 2 consecutive beeps
- Remove finger
- Registration is complete
Unsuccessful Registration
2 short beeps will be heard; repeat registration process again
3. To register another fingerprint – repeat steps 1 - 2
Fingerprint
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SAFE/LOCK BOX
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
BC767 3/24
8. DELETE ALL STORED FINGERPRINTS /
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT MODE
1. Open safe, remove Battery Compartment (B) cover and
all 4 AA batteries
2. Press and release Wake-Up Button (F) a few times until no
beeps are heard
3. Press and HOLD the Initialization Button (A)
- Re-insert batteries, on the 4th battery you will hear 1
beep, followed by 2 consecutive beeps indicating safe is
in Factory Default mode
4. RELEASE Initialization Button (A)
5. Repeat steps 1-3 if a total of 3 beeps are not heard
6. Restore Battery Compartment (B) cover
7. All fingerprints stored in the safe have been deleted
NOTE: The safe is in Factory Default mode, ANY fingerprint
can open the safe
9. LOW BATTERY WARNING
1. When the door is closed and 3 repetitive beeps are heard,
it indicates the batteries are low
2. Replace batteries immediately
- Open safe, remove Battery Compartment (B) cover and
all 4 AA batteries
- Insert 4 new AA batteries and restore Battery
Compartment (B) cover
NOTE: All registered fingerprints remain stored
10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- To maximize the security and performance of the safe, keep
Fingerprint Scanner (D) clean; use a dry cloth to remove
any smudges or prints off the Fingerprint Scanner after
each use
- Test registered fingerprints every 6 months
- Keep liquids away from the control panel. Spills on the
control panel will cause damage and possibly electric shock
- Secure safe in a proper area to prevent from falling and
causing damage or injury
- DO NOT disassemble the product. For all repairs, contact
BARSKA Customer Service
- DO NOT use chemicals or cleaning agents to clean the safe
11. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The safe may be mounted to a wall or floor. Be aware of the
load bearing. Failure to do so can result in personal injury
and/or damage to property. Use appropriate tools when
performing work and always use eye protection
Wall Mounting
Do not mount the safe without anchoring to the wall
- Find the studs in the wall, at your desired location. Most studs
are 16 inches or 24 inches apart
- Check the wall for concealed wires or pipes
- Measure the location of the pre-set drill holes; mark their exact
position onto the wall ensuring that the studs or anything else
behind will not interfere
- Drill the appropriate size holes for the anchors you are using
- Carefully press the anchor into the holes at this time
- Mount the safe by running screws from inside of the safe and
securing to anchors; ensure the safe is mounted securely
Floor Mounting
- Use proper drill tools depending on the type of floor you are
mounting the safe (wood, tile, or concrete)
- Measure the location of the pre-set drill holes; mark their exact
position onto the floor
- Drill the appropriate size holes for the anchors you are using
- Carefully press the anchor into the holes at this time
- Mount the safe by running screws from inside of the safe and
securing to anchors; ensure the safe is mounted securely
* Actual model may vary
Mounting Holes
Close safe door, press and release Wake-Up Button (F) to
extend the Bolts (C) to cease the alarm
With the safe door open and the Bolts (C) extended, no lights
or beeping will be heard
BARSKA warrants this new safe/lock box to be free of defects in
material and/ or workmanship under normal use for a period of twelve
(12) months from the date product is purchased. This limited warranty
is delimited to repair or replacement only. This warranty does not cover
damage caused by improper installation or maintenance. BARSKA
disclaims all liability for incidental or consequential damages resulting
from misuse, abuse, accident (such as dropping), fire, flood, service or
repairs other than those performed by BARSKA, acts of nature, or
arising out of any breach of this warranty. Altering the product under
any circumstances will automatically void the warranty.
For service under this limited warranty, please have available the proof
of purchase and the purchase date and location as well as a detailed
description of the problem. This warranty is not transferable and only
applies to the original purchaser with a proof of purchase from
BARSKA or from an authorized dealer. This warranty applies only to
products purchased within the United States, excluding Alaska, the
Hawaiian Islands and all U.S. territories in the Caribbean and the
Pacific.
BARSKA will examine and go through troubleshooting procedures,
product repair or replacement of defective part(s) or units with new
part(s) or provide a new unit, if necessary, during the warranty period.
Reasonable shipping/handling charges may apply and are based on
Barska sole discretion. Purchaser shall be required to prepay
Shipping/handling charges with a check or money order to BARSKA at
time product is returned. The Return Merchandise Authorization
Number (RMA#) and shipping/handling charge MUST be obtained
from BARSKA in advance of return. BARSKA shall not be liable for
damages or loss occurring during shipping. Please visit via
www.barska.com or call 909.445.8168 to obtain the RMA#,
Shipping/handling amount, and for more information.
BARSKA reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior
notice to the purchaser, any model or style of the product. BARSKA
will determine, at its sole discretion, whether a product will be repaired
or replaced. BARSKA reserves the right to discontinue or change any
feature of its products at any time. If an exact replacement or product
is not available, BARSKA reserves the right to provide a part or
product that matches as closely as possible.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
BARSKA disclaims any warranties, express or implied, whether of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use, except as expressly set
forth herein. The sole obligation of BARSKA under this limited
warranty shall be to repair or replace the covered product, in
accordance with the terms set forth herein. BARSKA expressly
disclaims any lost profits, general, special, indirect or consequential
damages which may result from breach of any warranty, or arising out
of the use or inability to use any BARSKA product. Any warranties
which are implied and which cannot be disclaimed shall be limited in
duration to a term of one year from the date of original retail purchase.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
BARSKA
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Note: All information, feature, and specification displayed herein
are based on the data available at the time of publishing, thus
they are subject to change without notice. All product pictures
displayed herein are for illustration purposes only. The actual
product may vary due to different circumstances.
