Using the power override wire LED Interior Light System (Optional)

If your keypad does not respond, don’t be alarmed. Most likely You may have purchased your safe with an optional LED interior light
the batteries are dead and need replacing. system installed.
You will be able to open the safe using the power override wire
as follow: The LED interior light will go on for 30 seconds after the safe is opened.
You can toggle the light ON and OFF by pressing the # key during those 30 seconds.
1. Take a 9V battery and plug it in the
power override wire connector as The power for LED light system is coming from the same batteries that power
shown in fig.5 the keypad lock.
Since it’s a very low power consumption light system, it will not drain the batteries
2. Locate the connector under the any faster then it would without the light.
keypad and plug it in snugly, It is best to shut off the light after closing the door by pressing the # key once.
making sure that the two prongs The blue LED light on the keypad will stay “on” when the interior light is “on”.
go into the two tiny holes. See
fig.4
The battery override
feature is used to
give power to the Two Prongs
lock from the outside
of the safe when the
internal batteries are Adjusting the shelves:
dead.
fig.4
The safe model you purchased may include
3. While the battery is plugged in, go a head adjustable velvet shelves.
and enter your 6 digit code as you normally These shelves may be adjusted to various heights,
would and open the safe. by changing the position of the lower shelf clip on
the side rails, see fig.6
4. Now you can replace the batteries inside You may dispose of the top (90 degree angle) clip
the safe by referring to the previous page as it is used for shipping purposes only.
in this manual.
Top clip
TIPS: (Okay to dispose)
Plug the override wire to the keypad with red wire
to the right.
The override wire is only to be used in an emergency
when the internal batteries die or very low. Lower shelf clip, fig.6
Unplug the override wire after replacing the internal used to hold the shelf
batteries.
fig.5
NEVER LOCK THE OVERRIDE WIRE INSIDE THE SAFE

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 Installation / Bolting down your new safe Low battery warning

You may want to have your new safe bolted to the floor. The safe The DigiPaz lock is equipped with a “low battery” warning.
includes 4 anchoring bolts for cement (concrete) floors. We recommend If you open the door and hear continuous beeps and the LED flashes
hiring a locksmith, safe-installer, handyman or a contractor to you know that the batteries are running low. It is recommended to change
bolt the safe for you. them as soon as you can.
It requires drilling into the floor with special tools and know how. We recommend always using Duracell or Energizer brand of 9V Alkaline
batteries. Two are needed to operate the lock.
Protex Safe Co. will NOT be responsible for any damage to floors or to the
safe that may happen during installation.
It is completely up to the customer to take responsibility for installation. Low Battery
You may use the supplied bolts or any other bolts from a hardware Indicator
store. You may need different type of bolts (not supplied) when going into
a wood or raised foundation floor.

Note: The safe keeps the code in memory up to 6 months without power.
You will not need to reprogram your code after changing batteries.

Changing Batteries:

To replace the batteries, locate the battery box

fig.7
in the back of the door.
Unscrew the phillips head screw and remove the
There are 4 holes located on the bottom of the safe for installation. cover.
Please see fig.7 Remove the two batteries as shown in fig.3 and
replace with new high quality Alkaline 9V batteries.

The keypad will beep once when the new batteries

are installed. Replace the cover and check your
code to make sure that the safe is working properly.
NEVER USE OLD OR LEAKING BATTERIES.

fig.3

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 Enrolling / Changing a code Notes

Enrolling a new code for the first time

Serial Number:
1. Open the door and turn the handle so the bolts are out (Locked position).
Model Number:
2. Press
mode) *
and then # (This will enter the lock into a code-change

3. Now enter the factory default code (1-2-3-4-5-6) and press the Date of Purchase:
# key. (Two beeps will sound)

4. Enter your new 6 digit code and press the # key, Enter your new Notes:
6 digit code again (for the second time) and press the # key.
Two beeps will sound indicating the acceptance of the new code.

5. Check your new code by pressing

* your new code an then #.
IMPORTANT:
Do not pause for more then 7 seconds when you do steps 2-4.
We recommend that you right your new 6 digit code on a piece
of paper to avoid any errors when programming.
Always make sure to remember your new code and destroy the piece of
paper it’s written on, NEVER LOCK YOUR CODE INSIDE THE SAFE.

TIPS:
Your code must consist of 6 digits
Always press the # key after the 6th (last) digit
*
Do not use the key or the # key as part of your 6 digit code

*
If you make a mistake in the middle you can always press the key
to clear and start over.
Check your new code at least 3 times with the door open before you
close the safe.

Changing your code

Repeat steps 1-6 on this page except enter your existing code (the code
you are using to open the safe) instead of the factory code in step 3.

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 PROTEX SAFE CO. LIMITED WARRANTY Opening the safe

Opening your safe for the first time:

Protex Safe Co. ("Protex Safe Co.") warrants to the original

*
1. Press -1-2-3-4-5-6-# (This is the factory default code)
purchaser that the product(s) shall be free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of manufacture by Protex Safe Co. (complete safes). This the blue LED light will stay on when the code is accepted.
warranty applies provided there is compliance with all
installation/operating instructions supplied by Protex Safe
Co. and, provided further, that the product has been subject 2. You now have 3 seconds to turn the handle and open the
to normal use without any misuse, negligence, modification, or
the occurrence of accidental damage. safe. (If you do not open the safe within those 3 seconds,
PROTEX SAFE CO. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE the safe will relock itself and you will need to enter the
PRODUCT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY WARRANTY AS TO SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY code again).
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR THE MERCHANTABILITY THEREOF AND
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED THROUGH
BURGLARY, THEFT, ROBBERY, FIRE OR OTHER HAZARD. THIS LIMITED If the LED flashes rapidly and you hear a fast wobbly
WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY LAW AND/OR CUSTOM.
beep, it means that you entered the wrong code. Please try
In the event of a defect in materials or workmanship covered again.
by this warranty, the purchaser shall return, at purchaser's
expense, the product to Protex Safe Co. for repair or If you enter the wrong code for five consecutive times,
replacement. Repair or replacement shall be at the election of the lock will go into a LOCKOUT mode and you won’t be
Protex Safe Co. The purchaser's sole remedy shall be the
repair or replacement of the product and under no able to open the safe for 15 minutes*. (During this period, the
circumstances shall Protex Safe Co. be liable to the purchaser
or any other person for any consequential, incidental,
LED light will blink once every 5 seconds).
economic, direct, indirect, general or special damages arising If this happens, please wait until the blue LED stops blinking
out of any breach of warranty. In no event shall Protex Safe (after about 15 minutes) and then try again.
Co.'s liability exceed the original cost of the product.
This warranty and remedies set forth above are exclusive and The LOCKOUT mode is a security feature to prevent someone
in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied.
No dealer, distributor, agent or employee is authorized to from trying to manipulate the lock by entering guessed codes.
make any modification or addition to this warranty.
PROTEX SAFE CO. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF
NONINFRINGEMENT PROVIDED UNDER KRS 355.2.312, UCC §2-312, OR
SIMILAR LAW. PROTEX SAFE CO. SHALL NOT INDEMNIFY NOR BE LED
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A CLAIM THAT THIS
PRODUCT INFRINGES ANY PATENT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
NOTICE
*A warning (fast beeping) alarm
Installation of the product with any unapproved accessorial will sound if the lock entered
item or product may invalidate the Protex Safe Co., Limited a LOCKOUT mode.
Product Warranty.

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 Content

Opening the safe 2

Enrolling /Changing a code 3

Low battery warning 4

Using the Battery override wire 5

Replacing batteries 4

Optional LED light 6

Adjusting the shelves 6

Installation 7

Notes 8

Warranty 9

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SAFE CO.

User Manual

DigiPaz-309 TM PROGRAMMING
ELECTRONIC LOCK AND OPERATION

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P PROTEX
SAFE CO.
Protex Safe Company
8445 Canoga Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
USA
TEL: 818-773-8030
FAX: 818-773-8003
www.protexsafe.com