Stack-On Gun safes are among the best in the business. If you’re wanting to keep your guns safe, then this product offers some state-of-the-art protection for your arsenal. But what happens if you need to reset your Stack-On gun safe code? How do you reset the code?
For security reasons, the Stack-On locks differ in locking and unlocking procedures and they are always bought with a default security code. So, one of the first things you need to do when you get your Stack-On gun safe is reset the security code. So, let’s look at how to reset your Stack On gun safe.
Can You Change the Combination on A Stack on Safe?
Yes, you can change the combination on a Stack-On safe. Every new Stack-On safe that is bought from the manufacturer is sold with a default combination. So when the customer purchases the Stack-On gun safe, they will have to change the combination in order to keep their guns secure.
How Do You Reset the Code on A Stack-On Safe?
There are two methods to reset a Stack-On gun safe code. These will work if you know the current combination. If you’ve forgotten the combination, there are steps further below for you.
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First Method To Reset Stack-On Gun Safe
Punch In The Current Combination Code
To open up the Stack-On gun safe you will need to input the current combination code, whether it be a code you or someone else has already set or even the default code set by the manufacturer.
When the door is open press the asterisk (*) key and follow it up with the pound key.
Repeat The Current Combination Code
You will then have to input the current combination code again and press the pound key.
Punch In the New Combination Code
Once you have chosen a new combination code, a six-digit combination, make sure it’s something that you can remember without being obvious to other people.
Repeat
Repeat your new six-digit combination code again and press the pound key.
Test
Test if your new combination code has been set by pressing the asterisk (*), then input your new combination and the pound sign. Your combination code will be set.
Always test the new combination code with the safe door open to make sure that the locking bolts are working correctly to avoid any malfunctions.
Second Method To Reset Stack-On Gun Safe
Press the Red Button
Using the current security combination, open the Stack-On gun safe’s door. Once open, check on the inside of the safe door and find the small red button by the hinge. Press the red button then release it.
Look For The Yellow Light
As soon as you see the yellow light turn on, you will be able to change the security code. You can only change the security code when the yellow light is on and the Stack-On gun safe’s door is open.
Input the New Security Code
When the yellow light is on, and the safe door is open then you can enter the new security code on the keypad, and to confirm the new code you will press the hashtag (#) sign.
Test
Always test the new security combination before closing the Stack-On gun safe’s door. Do this to make sure the new security code is working.
While the door is open, punch in the new code and press the hashtag (#) key to check if it works.
If the new code doesn’t work, then you should repeat the process to try and change the security code.
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How To Reset Stack on Gun Safe If You’ve Lost or Forgotten Your Code
If you forget your code for the Stack-On gun safe, then you don’t have to worry too much because this product does come with backup options should its initial process fail in any way.
Scenario 1 – You Have a Key
Open With A Key
All Stack-On gun safes come with a key in case anything has to do with the digital lock. So first you will need to lift up the piece of the safe with the Stack-On logo, which will reveal the keyhole.
Find and Press the Red Button
Use the current security combination code to open the Stack-On gun safe’s door. When you get the door open, check on the inside of the safe door to find the small red button by the hinge.
Press the red button then release it. It will beep twice and this indicates that you can enter a new code.
Look For The Yellow Light
As soon as you see the yellow light turn on, you will be able to change the security code. You can only change the security code when the yellow light is on and the Stack-On gun safe’s door is open.
Punch In w New Security Code
When the yellow light is on, the safe door is open then you can enter the new security code on the keypad and confirm the new code by pressing the hashtag (#) sign.
Test
It is essential to test the new security combination before you close the Stack-On gun safe’s door to make sure the new code works.
While the door is open, punch in the new code and press the hashtag (#) key after entering the code to check that the lock disengages and engages when necessary.
If the new code doesn’t work, then the process was unsuccessful, and you should repeat the process to try and change the security code.
Here’s a video if you don’t have the code or keys available, with steps below:
Scenario 2 – You Don’t Have a Key
In some situations, you could find yourself in a position where you don’t remember your security combination code and you don’t have the backup key for your Stack-On gun safe. If you really need to get into the safe, here is how we do it.
Open By Picking the Lock
If you don’t have the code or the key for the Stack-On gun safe, then you will need to pick the lock, using a lock pick set (whether it’s make-shift or store-bought), a bump key or a lock pick gun. Usually, the safest and easiest way to get in is by using a bump key.
Press the Red Button
Using the current security combination, open the Stack-On gun safe’s door. When it opens, look for the small red button by the hinge on the inside of the safe door. Press the red button then release it.
Wait For the Yellow Light
You will have to look out for the yellow light, and this is when you will be able to change the security code to a new security combination code. Remember, you can only change the security code when the yellow light is on and the Stack-On gun safe’s door is open.
Input New Security Combination Code
When the yellow light is on and the safe door is open, then you can enter the new security code on the keypad and confirm the new code by pressing the hashtag (#) sign.
Test the New Code
Make sure to test your newly chosen security combination code before you close the gun safe’s door. It’s best to always test while the door is open. Put in the new code and use the hashtag (#) key to check if your new code works.
If for whatever reason the new code doesn’t work, repeat the process again. Always keep the door open until it works perfectly.
Conclusion
Resetting the Stack-On gun safe is not difficult to do. In most situations, Stack-On has provided many backups to help you get into your safe and be able to reset the security code should you need it.
This can be done whether you remember the current code, have forgotten the code, or have forgotten the key and code. Remember that when resetting you should always check to see if the new code works before closing the safe again.