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The 21st century is a fast paced era where technology is constantly developing and we all feel the need to keep up. We buy newer versions of common office and household products for their advanced functions and a variety of other benefits. Along with the many benefits, there are a few drawbacks. The same is true when it comes to buying electronic safes.
While a safe is the most practical and secure way to store your valuables, it will not work if the batteries die. Fortunately, the battery problem is simple to resolve! All you have to do is change the batteries on a regular basis to ensure that they continue to work.
To make it simpler for you, we’ll go over when and how to replace the batteries in your electronic safe.
If your batteries are running low, higher-end electronic safes should be able to notify you. When you key in your digital code, you will either hear a series of beeps, see a message on the display panel, or spot other indications showing your battery needs to be changed soon.
Cheaper electronic safes, on the other hand, do not have any warning for batteries running low, so you may find your safe can’t be opened suddenly due to a flat battery. Generally speaking, batteries in an electronic safe typically last up to two years, depending on how often you use the safe. So if you’ve had batteries in your safe for longer than that, you should expect the batteries to expire soon. Our professional safes experts recommend changing the battery in your electronic safe twice a year to avoid any unexpected issue.
There is a wide range of different electronic safes available in the market, this means the way to change their battery may vary depending on the model. Although your digital safe should come with an instruction manual to walk you through the steps in changing your battery, if the manual is misplaced accidentally, the customer is usually lost not knowing what to do.
Not to worry if this happens to you. The Security Specialists here at Safeguard Safes have broken down the different types of electronic safes based on their digital lock category, and listed the steps to follow when replacing your battery.
- Digital lock with 9V emergency power supply connection
While some safes have the batteries inside, they can’t be opened without battery power. When it’s time to change the battery, it could get a bit complicated. When you get a flat battery for this type of safe, you’ll need to attach a 9V battery to the connection points found at the front of the safe. This will ensure enough power is provided to enter the code on your digital keypad. Keep in mind the battery must be connected to the connection points as you enter the code then open the door. After it’s opened, you can detach them and change the flat batteries. - Digital lock with batteries behind the keypad
It would be much easier to replace the batteries in your safe if they are located behind the keypad. A small screw or hole can sometimes be found at the bottom of the keypad. Click the release button inside the small hole with a paper clip or a marker, or unscrew it with a screwdriver. To release the battery casing and reveal the current batteries that need to be changed, you can slide open or turn the cover. Don’t forget to place the casing back when you’re done and don’t misplace any screws that might need to be attached. - Digital lock with override key
This type of safe comes with an override key. The batteries for these safes are normally found inside the safe’s door. You can use the override key to open your safe and change the flat battery. The override lock is normally located on the side of the keypad in a removable panel. Use this key to manually open and gain entry into your digital safe. In the unfortunate event that you lose your override key, you could contact a local Locksmiths to open the safe.
When you’re replacing the battery in an electronic safe, it is absolutely crucial that you know what to do. Any attempts to force the lock or remove the keypads or other parts of the safe improperly may result in costly and permanent damage. If you are unsure about replacing the battery on your own, call your professional local Locksmiths for assistance. They’re experts when it comes to digital safe opening even if the batteries are flat, and they will open your safe for a fee. Alternatively you could call your trusted dealer to get free advice and instructions about the product you bought.
Safeguard Safes offer a wide range of safes for both commercial and domestic use. Our best seller of the month include the Falcon Safe Vault, Falcon Fortress and the Falcon Treasury. All of these come with digital or digital and key locking, we’ll even show you how to replace the batteries in your safe when you buy it. More locking options are available upon your request, feel free to give us a call on 1300 764 971 to discuss your requirements, we have the largest selection of security safes that meets all your needs.
