rating. Temperatures are monitored in several locations throughout the
safe. In order to pass the test, the safe must maintain an interior
temperature below 350° F in all sensor locations.
WATER AND FIRE DAMAGE
— Should your safe be exposed to fire or water,
the fire-resistant properties of the insulation will be compromised. Do not
continue to store valuable items in such a safe. Check with your insurance
agent to determine if your policy will replace the safe in addition to other
household items.
RUST DANGER TO GUNS
— If your safe is in a fire, remove your guns as
soon as possible to clean and lubricate them.
SAFE SERIAL NUMBER
— Your safe’s serial number is located on a label in
the upper right-hand corner of the rear exterior of the safe. Do not remove
it. You will need the serial number should warranty concerns arise. Since
the safe will probably be placed against a wall, you should record the serial
number on the first page of this owner’s manual, or other safe location,
prior to installation. Do not lock the recorded serial number inside the
safe. You will need this serial number in case you lose your combination or
if the safe fails to open.
PLACEMENT OF YOUR SAFE
For maximum p
rotection against theft, fire and weather exposure,
pla
cement of your safe within your home is crucial. Place your safe
where it is not visible from windows or normal traffic areas. The best
way to protect your valuables is to keep them from being targeted in the
first place.
Placing your safe away from exterior doors and windows also makes it
more difficult and more time consuming for thieves to get your valuables
out of your home. Time is the crucial element. Thieves want to get in and
out of your home quickly. A time-consuming job is a strong deterrent. The
best location for your safe is in a basement, away from windows, behind a
locked door.
SPECIAL FIRE CONSIDERATIONS: BROWNING/PROSTEEL FIRE-RESISTANT
SAFES ARE CERTIFIED TO WITHSTAND THE TIME AND TEMPERATURE STATED
ON THE RATING LABEL. HOWEVER, WHEN A HOME BURNS SOME PORTIONS
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