MSL-500 Lock

Six Code Capacity
- Users : Master, User 1, User 2, User 3, User 4 & User 5
- Lock is shipped from factory with a factory set Master Code
Please see your user manual for the factory set Master Code or
contact Tech Support.
Wrong Code Penalty
- If three incorrect entries are entered in a row, the keypad will shut down for a period of five minutes.
During this shut down period you will not get a response from the keypad.
Audio/Visual Signals
- The Lock Has No Response (No Flash, No Beeps)
Important: Make sure the wires in the keypad housing are not pinched and are securely connected.
Low Battery Alert
- Controller repeated beeping during an unlocking indicates that the battery is low and needs immediate replacement.
- Manufacturer recommends the use of 9-Volt premier alkaline batteries and an annual maintenance replacement of the batteries.
Single & Dual User Mode
- Single Mode: Open lock with one (1) code (override or user code).
- Dual Mode: Open lock with two (2) codes (User 1 and User 2 code).
Time Delay
- Programmable time delay function can be set from 01 minutes to 59 minutes
- Time Delay: A time period waiting for opening lock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

Always Perform this operation with the door open
- Before closing the door, make sure all the changes are correct.
Quick Start
- Install a 9-Volt Battery
- Enter: [factory set Code x - x - x - x - x - x - x - x - #]
Green light will turn on.
- Turn handle before the green light turns off
- To lock your safe, close door & turn handle back to the locked position
IMPORTANT:
- Always make sure your safe is locked before walking away!.
- If your code is correct a green light will turn on for approximately 5 seconds & you will hear a 'Click'
- If the code is in incorrect a red light will turn on, followed by 5 'Beeps'
NOTE:
- Be sure to press firmly & ONLY use your finger tips to press the keys on the keypad. DO NOT USE your finger nail, a pen, etc. This will damage the keys
Troubleshooting
The lock has no response [no 'Beeps']
- Make sure the battery wires in the keypad housing are not pinched & are securely connected
- Lock may possibly be in the Lockout Penalty mode. Wait 5 minutes & check if the lock responds [see Wrong Try Penalty]
- Replace the existing battery with a new one [see Changing The Battery] The lock is responding by does not unlock
- Make sure you are getting a valid response
- Make sure you get a signal with every key-stroke
- Make sure you are not in Time Delay mode [see How to Open In Time Delay Mode]
- Replace existing battery with a new one [see Changing The Battery]
Safe Operation & Programming
- Master Code is factory set
Please see your user manual for the factory set Master Code or contact Tech Support.
NOTE:
- The Master Code should always be held by the owner of the safe. You will not be able to activate/delete users, set up single/dual entry & set time delay without the Master Code
How To Open Your Safe
Single User Mode [Default Setting]
- Input : Code -# [light stays green for 5 seconds]
- Turn handle to the unlocked position before the green light disappears
Example : x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-#
Invalid Code : Red light appears along with 5 'Beeps'Dual User Mode [Please refer to Setting Single User & Dual User Mode]
- Input : 1st Code -# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 2nd Code -# [light stays green for 5 seconds]
- Turn handle to the unlocked position before the green light disappears
Example : 1st Code -#
Invalid Code : Red light appears along with 5 'Beeps'
Wrong Try Penalty
- If 4 wrong codes are entered consecutively, the keypad will shut down for a period of 5 minutes. If your press any key during this penalty period, the orange light will turn on for approximately 2 seconds and your will hear a 'Beep'
Changing the Master Code [code length: 3-8 digits]
- Input : *-* [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 8-8-8-# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : New Master Code -# [lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Re-Input : New Master Code -# [lock stays green for 3 seconds]
Example : *-*-8-8-8-#- Master Code -#- New Master Code -#- New Master Code -#
Unsuccessful Code Change : 5 'Beeps' [the old code is still valid; repeat steps 1-5]
NOTE:
- Always perform this operation with the door open! Test the new code several times before closing the door.

- To ensure the safety of your belongings, you MUST change the factory set Master Code to your own unique code immediately!
Activate User Codes [code length: 3-8 digits]
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 3-3-3-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : [User#] -# ["User#" : Specify which user your would like to activate; 1, 2, 3 or 4]
- Input : New User Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Re-Input : New User Code -# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
Example [activating 'User 4'] : *-*-3-3-3-#- Master Code -#-4-#- New User Code -#- New User Code -#
Unsuccessful Code Activation : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-6]
Changing User Codes [code length: 3-8 digits]
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 4-4-4-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current User Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : [User#] -# ["User#" : Enter the User# that identifies the Current User Code on Step 3]
- Input : New User Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Re-Input : New User Code -# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
Example [changing 'User 2'] : *-*-4-4-4-#- User 2 Code -#-2-#- New User Code -#- New User Code -#
Unsuccessful Code Change : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-6]
Delete User Codes [code length: 3-8 digits]
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 6-6-6-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : [User#] -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
["User#" : Specify which User# you would like to delete; 1, 2, 3 or 4]
- Re-Input : [User#] -# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
Example [deleting 'User 1'] : *-*-6-6-6-#- Master Code -#-1-#-1-#
Unsuccessful Code Deletion : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-5]
Setting Single User & Dual User Mode
Single User Mode [Only 1 code needed to open safe]
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 1-5-8-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 1-# [Light stays green for 2 seconds]
Example : *-*-1-5-8-#- Master Code -#-1-# [this will set Single User Mode]
Unsuccessful Mode Change : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-4] Dual User Mode [2 seperate codes needed to open safe]
- Input : *-* [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 1-5-8-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 2-# [Light stays green for 2 seconds]
Example : *-*-1-5-8-#- Master Code -#-2-# [This will set Dual User Mode]
Unsuccessful Mode Change : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-4]
[To use this mode, see How to Open Your Safe]
Setting Time Delay [0-59 minute time delay]
- Input : *-*-1-5-9-# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : Current Master Code -# [Lock will 'Beep' 2 times]
- Input : 2-# [Light stays green for 3 seconds]
01 = 1 minute Time Delay 00 = Will turn Time Delay mode off59 = 59 minute Time Delay
Example : *-*-1-5-9-#- Master Code -#-03-# [This will set the Time Delay period to 3 minutes]
Unsuccessful Code Deletion : 5 'Beeps' [repeat steps 1-4]
The Master Code will override the Time Delay
How to Open in Time Delay Mode
- Enter any valid code other than the Master Code
- Once the code is entered, the Time Delay will activate
- During the Time Delay, codes will not be accepted. When you press any key, the light will remain orange for 3 seconds
- The lock will 'Beep' continuously & the green light will flash for the last 30 seconds of the Time Delay period
- Once the continuous 'Beeps' stop, the lock will unlock for 5 seconds
- Turn the handle to open safe
Low Battery Warning [Time to change your battery]
- When you enter your code, a green light & a red light will turn on for approximately 5 seconds; you will also hear 10 'Beeps'. The safe will probably not unlock when you get this response.
- When you enter your code, a green light will turn on for approximately 1 second. The safe will not unlock when you get this response.
- If your keypad has no response [no 'Beeps'; no lights]
Changing the Battery
- Locate the battery cover on the bottom edge of the keypad & remove the cover by pulling on the tab.
- Carefully and gently remove the 9-Volt battery from the compartment.
CAUTION! Hold onto battery connector to avoid pulling wires out of housing.
- Carefully re-insert the new 9V alkaline battery, do not force the battery into the compartment.
- The lock will retain all current codes & settings.
Please contact Tech Support at 888.381.8514 for assistance.
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Override Key Instructions
Override Key Manual : MFL DEPOSITORY Safe
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