V5 / AEGIS Series
User Manual

1. First use & safety

First-use checklist

1. Identify START, the keypad, key, handle, battery case and inside memory button.
2. Open with the current password, using the full sequence START → password → START, then operate the key and handle.
3. If the original password is still in use, change it from 123456 to a personal password.
4. Check the new password with the door open before closing the safe. Test each registered fingerprint as well, if the option is fitted.

Handling and installation

• Keep fingers and objects clear of the door and keep children away.
• Take care around the safe's edges to avoid injury.
• The safe is heavy. Use care and professional assistance when moving or installing it. Improper handling can damage floors or furniture.
• Place the safe on a flat surface so the door can close correctly. Secure it firmly to the ground during installation.
• Do not place fragile glass or ceramic objects on top of the safe, where they may fall.

Care and storage

• Keep moisture and foreign metal objects out of the keypad.
• Do not scratch the keypad with sharp objects or apply excessive force.
• Avoid gasoline, benzene, solvents, acetone, thinner and other chemicals.
• Keep the safe away from direct fire and heat.
• Remove batteries if the safe will not be used for a long time.
• Do not force the handle; excessive force may cause breakage.

The original manual states that cutting or welding tools can be used to break into the safe and that the manufacturer is not liable for stolen items.

Reference: PDF page 2 (printed page 02), PDF page 3 (printed page 04) and PDF page 4 (printed page 06).

2. Parts & controls

• START and numeric keypad: begin and confirm password entry.
• Display: shows prompts, settings, IDs and error codes.
• Key and handle: mechanically open the door after electronic release.
• Battery case: behind the display cover.
• Memory button: inside the door; used for password, sound and fingerprint settings.
• Fingerprint reader: optional; register fingerprints before using it for access.
• Inside storage: drawer and shelves; the alarm is also shown inside the door.

Reference: PDF page 2 (printed page 03).

3. Opening & securing the door

Open with your password

1. Press START.
2. Enter your current password. The initial password is 123456 if it has not been changed.
3. Press START again to confirm.
4. Operate the key and handle to open the door. The original illustration shows the key first, then the handle; the troubleshooting table instructs turning the handle clockwise.
5. Open within 3–4 seconds of the electronic release.

Incorrect password

Err-03 means the password is incorrect. Five consecutive incorrect passwords trigger a 3-minute alarm. Press START and enter the correct password to stop it, or wait 3 minutes for that alarm to stop automatically.

Secure the door after use

Close the door carefully and return the fitted key/handle to its locked position. Check that the door is secured before leaving the safe. Do not force the handle or key if the mechanism does not move correctly; use the troubleshooting guide and contact the purchase store if necessary.

Reference: PDF page 3 (printed page 04) and PDF page 1, troubleshooting table.

4. Changing the password

The password section states that 4–20 digits can be used, while its step illustration specifies a 6-digit new password. The procedure below follows that 6-digit example, which is within the stated range. Confirm other lengths with the purchase store if needed.

1. Open the door using the current password.
2. Press the memory button inside the door. The display shows CodE, then the dash entry prompt.
3. Enter a new 6-digit password, then press START.
4. Enter the same new password again, then press START.
5. The display shows USEr_1 to confirm the illustrated password has been set.
6. Test the new password with the door open before closing the safe.

The manual states that the safe can have one or two passwords, but this PDF does not show the second-user selection sequence. Contact the purchase store for the procedure applicable to your unit.

If setup times out, repeat it promptly. The troubleshooting guide instructs entering the password within 5 seconds. For keypad or button faults, contact the purchase store.

Reference: PDF page 3 (printed page 05) and PDF page 1, troubleshooting table.

5. Replacing batteries

Use four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries. The manual instructs replacing all four at the same time.

1. Remove the display cover as shown in the original illustration.
2. Replace all four batteries, checking the battery-direction markings.
3. Refit the display cover.
4. Confirm that the safe works properly before closing the door.

When to check or replace them

• Lo_bAt appears.
• The safe does not respond when START is pressed.
• OPEn appears but the door does not open; low batteries are one possible cause.

For no response, also check battery direction and whether keypad lock is active. Contact the purchase store if the problem continues.

Reference: PDF page 3 (printed page 04), PDF page 2 (printed page 03) and PDF page 1, troubleshooting table.

6. Keypad lock, privacy & sound

Keypad lock mode

If Act appears, deactivate keypad lock before entering your password normally.

Hide the password display

Press START twice for security mode.

Voice instruction volume

1. Keep the door open.
2. Hold the memory button for 3 seconds until SEt appears.
3. The voice-volume diagram shows one short press of the memory button to reach Vol.
4. When Vol is displayed, choose a level from 0 to 4.
5. Press START to finish.

Beep ON / OFF

1. With the door open, hold the memory button for 3 seconds until SEt appears.
2. Briefly press the memory button twice to reach bEEP.
3. Choose 0 or 1, then press START.

The supplied diagram does not label which of 0 and 1 means ON. Verify the resulting beep setting with the door open or ask the purchase store to confirm the mapping.

Reference: PDF page 2 (printed page 03), PDF page 3 (printed pages 04–05) and PDF page 4 (printed page 06).

7. Fingerprint access Optional

Use these instructions only if the fingerprint reader is fitted. Up to 10 fingerprints can be saved.

Register a fingerprint

1. Keep the door open and hold the memory button for 3 seconds until SEt appears.
2. Briefly press the memory button once. The registration diagram shows FingEr.
3. Press 0.
4. Place the finger on the reader.
5. When AgAin appears, scan the same finger once more: two scans in total.
6. The display shows an ID number when registration is complete.
7. Test each new fingerprint before closing the door.

Open with a fingerprint

1. Press START.
2. Place a registered finger on the reader.
3. When OPEn appears, operate the key and handle to open the door.

If no fingerprint has been registered, use the password. An incorrect swipe or unregistered fingerprint can cause Err-04. Dirt, sweat, injuries, cuts, scars or wounds can also affect recognition.

Delete one fingerprint

1. With the door open, hold the memory button for 3 seconds until SEt appears.
2. Briefly press the memory button once to reach FingEr.
3. Press 1. The display shows dELEtE.
4. Enter the fingerprint ID number to delete, then press START.
5. A deletion confirmation such as dEL_01 appears for the corresponding ID.

no-Fr indicates that no fingerprints are registered.

Reference: PDF page 4 (printed pages 06–07).

8. Using the alarm

The alarm is shown inside the door. Use its ON/OFF switch to control it. The manual specifies three 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries for the alarm.

The incorrect-password alarm is covered separately in troubleshooting: five incorrect password entries trigger an alarm for 3 minutes. Press START and enter the correct password to stop it, or wait for that alarm to stop automatically.

Reference: PDF page 2 (printed page 03), PDF page 3 (printed page 04) and PDF page 1, troubleshooting table.

9. Anchoring the safe

1. Check the actual anchor size and the drilling requirements before making the hole in concrete.
2. Insert the anchor bolt and pipe.
3. Fit the flat washer and nut. Tighten so the anchor pipe expands and secures into the floor.
4. Remove the nut and washer.
5. Position the safe so the anchor passes through the centre hole in its base.
6. Fit the washer, lock washer and nut, then tighten.
7. For a fire resistant safe, fit the supplied cover over the hole, as directed in the manual. The bolt may need to be cut.

The original instructions mention a 14 mm wrench. Have the installer confirm the tool size against the actual nut and anchor supplied with your model.

Reference: PDF page 4 (printed page 07).

10. Error codes & troubleshooting

Reference: PDF page 1, troubleshooting table, and PDF page 4 (printed pages 06–07).

11. Frequently asked questions

12. PDF manual & support

Need assistance?

Contact the store where you purchased the safe for a forgotten password, lost key, persistent fault, second-user setup, or confirmation of a setting that differs from the supplied diagrams.

This guide follows the supplied V5 / AEGIS manual. Fingerprint access is optional. References identify actual PDF pages and printed page numbers where available.