What happens when the battery runs out of power? Fault to open or closed? Is the battery internal to the safe or externally accessible?
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When battery runs out there is a key as a back up. Been having since Christmas and battery is still going strong.
627270
Should the battery run out of power, you will need to use the key, which is the secondary unlocking device. The safe will remain "closed/locked" until you open with the key and replace the battery which is only accessible internally. I sure hope this helps.
627271
Open the safe with your key and replace the battery. I'be had mine for a couple months and the original battery still opens the safe. I use my key most of the time.
627272
The batteries are internal but there is a key that can be stored in another location in case of a dead battery.I would assume if the battery dies it would stay locked and you would have to use the key to open it.
627273
Don't know, as my battery has not yet died, but vault is also controlled by a key, so key is default. So far, love the vault.
627274
Battery is internal but it flashes red when it is getting low , and you always have key access ,
610574
Don't know. I've had this thing for a long while & no sign of battery failure -- works great, don't worry about battery.
237174
The Schlage lock gives lots of warning that the battery is getting weak so you have plenty of time to change it. If it does go dead or the electronics die then it becomes like any other lock. Keep a spare somewhere like a safety deposit box, hide a key family member or friemd.
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The Password Safe is NOT connected in any way to the computer, so it cannot 'crash' in the typical sense. It is run with 3 AAA batteries just as a small radio would be. I don't know how to tell when the batteries are low, but the directions say that the unit has Flash Memory and will retain all of your data during a battery change. I do not think there is a way to back up the data otherwise.
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I can't begin to give you an answer that is the result of testing, but all the battery is doing is keeping a clock running. We've had similar batteries in other clocks around the house, and they have had no problem getting us through power failures that lasted from 30 minutes to close to four hours. With a power failure longer than that, I'd think that watering your lawn would be one of your least concerns.
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When the power is cut, the external siren is inoperative, but the siren in the control head continues to operate (internal battery) if triggered. I do not know how long this battery lasts.
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2. It's easy to take the battery out and replace it, but there is no stop, so the battery can fall out when the entire battery holder comes out (if you're not careful). This happened to me and the battery fell on the floor. Now I don't see in what orientation the battery should be when a new one is put in (positive up or down).
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body is sealed. can not open without breaking. probably a button cell. after 3 years it still works great. don't worry about the battery. you will probable lose it, before the thing dies. then you can carefully force it open and try to replace the battery for another 4, 5, or 6 years!!
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Well the battery pack is internal and not replaceable... That said if you a resourceful DIY person I'm sure you would open then handle and figure out what its got inside for batteries and locate a replacement if you were so inclined. This one is new so I hope to not discover what's inside for a few years to come.
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depends on the condition of the battery. if it has 2 or less volts it will take along time to recover it.
2274700
This safe does have a key to open it. It primarily runs is off of batteries, but it will come with a key to use when you first receive it and the key will work when the batteries fail. So, to answer your question, the safe will remain locked when the batteries die, but once they get low, you will see a red light on the front of the safe and that is an indicator to change the batteries before they completely die.
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Hello I believe you may unhook the batteries any time, as the same happens when the battery is full, it automatically shuts down, Thanks John
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My battery is dead as well. I think it's under the housing & not accessible by a non mechanic. Luckily mine is a pull start as well.
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Well, not properly, but is like to have it. You click on where is the battery and then there is no contact, and the battery is save inside the hole. Regards. Jordi
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The battery is a backup in case of power interruption. From a practical viewpoint you need a low voltage power supply.
1127701
It has a reverse polarity prevention relay. If the battery being jumped is completely dead, it won't trip the relay to pass the current from the internal battery. It is a bad design
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There is (are?) a battery (batteries?) sealed inside. Motion (even vibration from walking on a wooden floor) causes internal lights to flash. I only activated one of the two so they will last longer. Seem to last a very long time since power not used unless there is motion. When it dies, I'll probably do an autopsy to see if battery (batteries) can be replaced.