First Alert 2092DF Fire Safe Review

 First Alert 2092DF Fire Safe

This First Alert 2092DF safe is the middle size of a range of three very highly rated fireproof and waterproof safes. Its measurements are 19.3 x 17.7 x 18 inches and has a capacity of 1.31 cubic feet. This safe is the second biggest of this range after its big brother the 2096DF which has a capacity of 2.14 cubic feet.

If you are looking for a safe that is bound to stand the test of time, then you can trust either of the safes in this collection to do a good job now and in the long run.

This medium sized fireproof safe has all the features of the 2096DF but of course is just a little smaller in size. It is a very good safe for home and office users and has been created to help with security against 3 potential hazards; fire, water, and theft

Waterproof and Fireproof Home Safe

This design is fireproof and can offer considerable security to your valuables against fire exposure. As a matter of fact, this safe is UL classified and can protect valuables in a fire outbreak averaging 1700° for one hour.

Besides securing your belongings against fire, this safe is waterproof and it can therefore, protect valuables from water seepage that can occur during fire extinguishing or floods. The waterproof seal on the safe will keep the contents of the safe dry.

First Alert 2092DF also comes with safe override keys which though concealed in the interior, can be easily accessed during an emergency or when you forget the access code.

Security of the safe is enhanced with 4 live locking steel bolts which secure the fore and forced entry. In addition, the safe is pry resistant and the door hinges are concealed which discourages prying.

Convenient for Storing a Variety of Items

The First Alert 2092DF safe can store conveniently a variety of valuables such as ornaments, cash, business and travel documents, medicine, and fire arms. It comes with detachable shelves and key rack which allows you to organize the contents of the safe neatly for quick and easy removal.

It offers large interior space for storing both small to medium valuables without squeezing them to fit or heaping them in a disorganized way. It has been verified to protect electronic media-CDs, USB and hard drives as well as electronic gadgets. Therefore, this fire safe gives you the option of storing almost every valuable you are concerned about.

Easy to Install and Operate

If you have a knack for digitally operated safes then this design will come as a relief. It is easily programmable and you can program a combination of 3-8 numerical codes.

In addition, you can change the access codes as often as you would like or whenever you feel security of the safe has been compromised. If you lose the key or forget the codes, you can request for assistance from the supplier.

Besides this, you can easily install this safe in any of the standard walls in your home or business premises. Just follow the instructions supplied in the user manual. This will make it easier to conceal if you are concerned about the possibility of theft.

External Features

This Fire Safe is crafted from both steel and plastic. The external covering is plastic and this covers the steel body. It is quite heavy and can be only be moved by at least 2 people and this is a plus in case of a robbery attempt.

This safe incorporates an electronic locking mechanism which is accessed by a combination of codes. It also features safety override keys for quick access in an emergency.

Possible Put Offs

The electronic locking mechanism may take some time to get used to if you have been accustomed to lock and key or dial locks. Besides that, the plastic casing which covers the steel body looks quite cheap. Also the safe cannot be fitted flush to a wall so take that into consideration before buying.

Summary

In conclusion, First Alert 2092DF fire safe is designed to match the risks of home and office valuables. The fact that it secures your possessions against three formidable hazards is an assurance that it will certainly give you satisfaction in the short term or as long as you intend to use it.

When you purchase this safe, you will get a 5 year limited warranty which will give you more peace of mind that your purchase is indeed worthwhile.

Specifications

Pros and Cons

Testing The Pass code

When you first get the 2092DF you will need to test the pass code to make sure everything is still running smoothly. You will do this before you re-program a new personal code. To do this just follow the steps below:

1. Makes sure the safe door is left open and that the live bolts have been engaged.
2. At the front of the safe open up the protective cover on the digital keypad. As soon as the cover is fully open the keypad will automatically activate. You will know when this happens because a backlight will come on for around 5 seconds before turning off.
3. Next you need to enter the factory default code which is 159. The code must be started with the Hash key and ended with the Hash key; #159#. If you have entered the numbers correctly a green light will turn on and you will hear a “click” sound.
4. You must now open the safe or disengage the bolts by turning the handle upwards.
5. At this point the bolts should have retracted back into the door. With this done you are now ready to re-program a personal code.