Let me start by saying that this item was well packaged from the factory with high density foam, and although the carton did bear some battle scars from shipping, the cabinet was in pristine condition.
This cabinet is a secure Strong Box as opposed to it being a safe and is meant to safeguard weapons and make it extremely difficult for anyone to access them.
I am confident that after securing this cabinet to my wall with the appropriate anchors, it will be very discouraging to would/be thieves to have to spend the amount of time it would take to actually access it.
The programming of the biometric scanner was straight forward after I figured out where the red and green programming re/set buttons were located. (inside the door on the hinge side). It would have helped if I took the time to read the booklet cover to cover firstLol
The other frustration was not first knowing that the door should remain in the open and in unlocked position while trying to reprogram the digital code. Once I cleared that hurdle, it was smooth sailing.
It is nice that the cabinet comes with emergency access keys that are covered under a lifetime replacement warranty if you ever lose them, so be sure to copy down the cabinets serial number as well as the serial numbers of the keys.
VERY IMPORTANT: This cabinet comes pre/programmed with two default digital codes of 111 and 123. Both codes need to be programmed, otherwise if you only program the first default code and forget to reprogram the second one, it can easily be opened by anyone who tries 123.
UPDATE 07/17/2020
I have found the fingerprint scanner to be pretty finicky at times even after cleaning the lens.
Ive had to clear out the previous prints and re/enter them a few times, and program different fingers but it is still doesnt open every time on the first attempt, which I find to be annoying.
I did receive the complimentary door organizer as promised by the seller, and this thing is very well made and pretty much indestructible. It is constructed of rugged materials and is designed with clips that are simple to install and remain in place. Over all, I am very pleased with this cabinet and door panel organizer. Thank you!
As you can see in the photo, I attached a simple base constructed out of scrap 2x6 pine lumber and a piece of 14 plywood that was spray painted black to blend it in with the cabinet. The purpose of the base is to elevate it from my garage floor to protect it from any potential water seepage and it elevates it a bit to ease bending while using the cabinet. Very nice.
A sturdy, well made Strong Box
Let me start by saying that this item was well packaged from the factory with high density foam, and although the carton did bear some battle scars from shipping, the cabinet was in pristine condition. This cabinet is a secure Strong Box as opposed to it being a safe and is meant to safeguard weapons and make it extremely difficult for anyone to access them. I am confident that after securing this cabinet to my wall with the appropriate anchors, it will be very discouraging to would/be thieves to have to spend the amount of time it would take to actually access it. The programming of the biometric scanner was straight forward after I figured out where the red and green programming re/set buttons were located. (inside the door on the hinge side). It would have helped if I took the time to read the booklet cover to cover firstLol The other frustration was not first knowing that the door should remain in the open and in unlocked position while trying to reprogram the digital code. Once I cleared that hurdle, it was smooth sailing. It is nice that the cabinet comes with emergency access keys that are covered under a lifetime replacement warranty if you ever lose them, so be sure to copy down the cabinets serial number as well as the serial numbers of the keys. VERY IMPORTANT: This cabinet comes pre/programmed with two default digital codes of 111 and 123. Both codes need to be programmed, otherwise if you only program the first default code and forget to reprogram the second one, it can easily be opened by anyone who tries 123. UPDATE 07/17/2020 I have found the fingerprint scanner to be pretty finicky at times even after cleaning the lens. Ive had to clear out the previous prints and re/enter them a few times, and program different fingers but it is still doesnt open every time on the first attempt, which I find to be annoying. I did receive the complimentary door organizer as promised by the seller, and this thing is very well made and pretty much indestructible. It is constructed of rugged materials and is designed with clips that are simple to install and remain in place. Over all, I am very pleased with this cabinet and door panel organizer. Thank you! As you can see in the photo, I attached a simple base constructed out of scrap 2x6 pine lumber and a piece of 14 plywood that was spray painted black to blend it in with the cabinet. The purpose of the base is to elevate it from my garage floor to protect it from any potential water seepage and it elevates it a bit to ease bending while using the cabinet. Very nice.