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Sentry safe # 5056. Have combination but need directions how to use to open !

Need directions on how to use combination. Model # 5056 & key 3224

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Usually a standard practice:
1. Turn dial RIGHT (clockwise) three times to clear settings.
2. Start the dial on 0 (zero) to dial combination,
3. Turn dial RIGHT, passing first combination number FOUR (4) times and
stop at number on fifth time around.
4. Turn dial LEFT, passing second combination number TWO (2) times and
stop at number on third time around.
5. Turn dial RIGHT, passing third combination number ONE (1) time and
stop at number on the second time around.
6. Turn dial LEFT, to the last combination number and STOP.
7. Insert the key in the lock and turn key RIGHT to open.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2008

SOURCE: Forgot Digital Combination of Sentry Safe Model #SO500

https://www.sentrysafe.com/customerCare/retrieveCombination.aspx


They should be able to help. I would try calling first, to avoid paying the $12 to retrieve the combo, but with the serial number of the safe, they SHOULD be able to help you over the tele.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 09, 2008

SOURCE: sentry safe V530

may have been 8 bucks , but it's 12 bucks now.

check out www.sentrysafe.com ,

look on right side menu for "keys" and/or "combination" .

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 18, 2009

SOURCE: know combination, but cannot open sentry safe 1250

If you know the combination:

1) Turn the dial to the left a few complete rounds, then stop on 1st number.
2) Turning the dial to the right, pass up the 2nd number once, then stop on it on the next round.
3) Turn the dial to the left directly to the 3rd number then stop.

The handle should open now.

ginko

Ginko

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009

SOURCE: can't open combo/key sentry safe.

You need to contact Sentry, they will send you an emergency unlock code.

Number in US is 1-800-828-1438.

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Lost combination or keys

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Sentry Safes Key: 2 Replacement keys for sentry fire safe

tmburke

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2010

SOURCE: How to open Sentry V330 with combination and key?

3 Digit Combination Lock
31-10-31


  1. NOTE: If your safe DOES NOT have a key, skip Step 3.
  2. Turn the dial to zero.
  3. Insert your key and turn it until the plunger pops out.
  4. Turn the dial to the left (counterclockwise) three times to the first number of the combination (pass the first number of your combination two times, stopping on it the third time).
  5. Turn the dial to the right (clockwise) two times to the second number of the combination (pass your second number once, stopping on it the second time).
  6. Turn the dial to the left to the last number (stop the first time on your last number).
  7. Pull the handle down; the door should open.
If this still does not open the safe, refer to the following page for additional different types of Sentry Safe models:

http://www.sentrysafeshop.com/kb_results.asp?ID=15

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  3. Insert your key and turn it until the plunger pops out.
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