How to change the battery in a Liberty safe lock

Electronic lock gun safe is really very practical and convenient to use. Moreover, each Liberty Safe comes with either SecuRum or Sargent & Greenleaf top notch locking mechanisms that are very reliable and durable.

However, there is a nuisance that can concern an owner of a safe with an electronic lock. The battery in the lock should be replaced from time to time.

Frankly speaking, replacing a battery is not a rocket science and everyone can do it. Besides, it is quite rare, as a good battery in a digital safe kept in good condition can last for more than 5 years.

So is it expensive, time consuming or stressful to change the battery in a Liberty safe electronic lock? Keep reading to answer all these questions.

What to do when a Liberty electronic safe lock's battery dies

As we mentioned above, if an electronic lock battery dies on a Liberty Safe, you just need to replace it with a new one.

Batteries are accessible from outside the safe. The battery tray is located either at the top or bottom of the lock face, inside the keypad. Slide the battery tray down and out of thekeypad or pull the lock face and exchange the old battery with a new one.

What about your code

And don't worry about your combination code. Even if the battery goes fully dead, the electronic lock will still keep the code you have entered by means of non-volatile memory.

Lock lights

There is also a case that a battery in the lock has some charge which is indicated by still lit up lights on the display. When you enter the combination, you will hear usual sounds and clicks that identify lock opening. But when you turn the handle, you might not open the door. It can happen because the battery charge is not enough to enable the opening. All you need to do is to replace the battery with the new one and open the safe.

The type of battery

When changing the battery, take into consideration what type of battery to put into the lock. Not all batteries are good for safes. The best option is a high-quality alkaline nine-volt battery, like Energizer, Duracell, Panasonic, GP, and Varta. Store brand carbon batteries may be of good quality and have the same voltage but they don't have enough amps to make the locking mechanism work smoothly. Thus, a safe owner may find themselves unable to open their Liberty gun safe even after they have replaced the battery.

Liberty Safe recommendations

In a perfect world, it is always a good idea to prevent the problem rather than to face it unexpectedly.

Find below a list of our rules of thumb on when and how to replace batteries to avoid stress and other unpleasant consequences:

• replace the battery at least once a year;
• use only good quality alkaline type batteries;
• use a fresh battery rather than the one that was kept in your drawer for years;
• when changing a battery, try not to tear connecting wires or break contacts.

Conclusion

To make a long story short, keeping your safe in good condition, checking and maintaining it at least once a year, and replacing a battery in the electronic lock will prevent any stressful situations related to dead battery. However, even if you encounter this problem, we hope that now you know how to change the battery in a Liberty safe lock.

And lastly, if you don't feel confident that you can replace the battery yourself, you can always call a professional locksmith. Even though you have to pay a fee for professional maintenance of your safe electronic lock, its better than being locked out of your safe.