Can you change combination on sentry safe?
You cannot change the factory combination. If someone has the safe serial number and 30 dollars Sentry Safe will send them the factory combination. The key is not an over ride. You can use the key to prevent the combination from opening the safe but that’s all.
How do I change the combination on my sentry?
For a sentry safe with a dial combination it is the standard turning procedure: Clear the lock, by turning the dial past 0 three times counter clockwise. After the third time, stop on the first number of the combination. Turn the dial counter clock wise and pass the second number of the combination once.
How do you remove the factory code on a Sentry safe?
To delete the primary user code, press the [P] button once, and enter the 5-digit factory code on the keypad, and enter “0-0-0-0-0” to delete the code. For additional how-to videos, please visit SentrySafe.com.
How do I open my safe if I forgot the combination?
If they can’t help you, your local locksmith can. If the safe is a dial, and you were able to find the serial number, the locksmith will most likely will be able to retrieve the original combination to the safe. So long as the safe combination has never been changed, this will open the safe.
How do I find the combination to my sentry safe?
The serial number is typically found on the front of the door, lower right corner on a small sticker; the right outside wall of your safe; or under the keypad/dial on the front of safe. Please indicate how you would like to receive your combination.
When do you reset the combination on a Sentry Safe?
Finally, enter a new five-digit number as per individual preference, which is the new user combination. It is always prudent to reset the combination on a Sentry safe when the door is open because it prevents the user from being locked out.
What kind of locking mechanism does a Sentry Safe have?
Sentry safes have their own locking mechanism which is comprised of three combination wheels with fixed pre-cut, notched openings (or gates) which I have dismantled, cleaned, lubricated and reassembled dozens of high-end safes, vault doors and about six Sentry safes.
How do you change the dial on a Sentry Safe?
For a sentry safe with a dial combination it is the standard turning procedure: Clear the lock, by turning the dial past 0 three times counter clockwise. After the third time, stop on the first number of the combination. Turn the dial counter clock wise and pass the second number of the combination once.