Why is my combination safe not opening?

When a safe won’t open with the combination first try relieving pressure on the bolt work of the safe and check for a loose screw in the handle. If that does not open safe open, test for wear on the dial (a.k.a “drift”). In all but the most serious cases, you will be able to open the safe on your own.

How do I reset my Meilink safe combination?

Turn the dial to the right several times to “clear it”, stop on “0” Turn the dial to the left (ccw) 3 times past the first number and stop on that number on the 4th go-round. Turn the dial to the right 2 times past the second number and stop on that number on the 3rd time around.

How do I open a safe with a lost 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.

What do you do when your Master lock won’t open?

Please try resetting the lock again by following the instructions below:

1. Place lock in the open position.
2. On the back of the lock, slide the reset lever into the “up” position.
3. Insert the shackle into the lock and squeeze firmly twice to “clear” it.
4. Pull up on the shackle to open the lock.
5. Enter your new combination.

How much does a Meilink safe weight?

1,135 lbs.
999206 Meilink Fire Safe Weight: 1,135 lbs.

How do you open an old Hercules safe?

A very small number start to the right, then left, then right.

1. Left to 1st #, 3 times.
2. Right to 2nd #, two times.
3. Left to 3rd #, one time.
4. Turn safe handle. If there is no safe handle, then turning the dial back to the Right again will unlock the safe.

How do you open a digital safe with a dead battery?

Accessing the batteries in your digital safe Digital lock with override key – You will need to use the override key to open the safe. The battery pack is inside the door and batteries can only be replaced with the safe open. To access the override lock, there is usually a removable panel to the side of the keypad.

What do you do if your lock combination is stuck?

Spray WD-40. LPS or Liquid Wrench down the shaft and up into the keyhole. Give it a couple more taps with the hammer. Insert the key and work it from side to side while compressing the lock.

How do you open a jammed lock box?

If it appears that a house key is jammed between the keybox and the key container, AND the keybox is yours, try sliding a thin strong object such as a metal fingernail file up between the inside of the keybox and the key container, to dislodge it.

Is there anything I can do to open Meilink safe?

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO 1. Turn the dial left past the first number 3 times and stop on the forth time. 2. Turn the dial right past the second number twice and stop on the third time. 3. Turn the dial left past the third number once and stop on the seond time. 4. Turn the dial right until the dial stops at the last number.

How to get the serial number of a Meilink?

Contact Meilink, who is now owned by Fireking.com it would appear, and if you are lucky and the combination has not been changed, and you have the serial number – pay them a small fee and they will send you the original combination. Attempt to manipulate it, or drill it yourself.

Why does my wife have a Meilink fire safe?

My wifey has a MEILINK fire safe that holds important documents like birth certificates, and the millions of dollars in spare change we have (bah!) which is rarely accessed, and never locked. It’s just for fire purposes, not really security. Wellllll, long story short, somehow this safe got locked. I blame the cats.

Is there a way to turn the dial on a combination safe?

In addition to the dial, these usually have a thumb turn or key that draws back the safe bolts. If the sequence below does not work, reverse the directions so that you start to the left. On these safes the dial won’t automatically come to a stop on the last movement – you need to dial to the number and stop.