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Hello , I purchased a foreclosed home and in it is a amsec Model L 702 safe. from left to right is a latch handle a numbered key hole and a dial combination. My question is what does the key do ? Is it an overide, does it unlock the dial so you can dial the combo, unlock the latch handle. thanks and I am waiting patiently for your book. Thank you, Happy Holidays, Respectfully, David
David,
AMSEC does not have an L702 in their current catologs so it must be a discontinued model.
Generally the key only acts as an override on the electronic locks. If you have a manual dial, then you would have to dial your combination and operate the key locks in order for the handle to turn.
It shouldn't matter which lock you do first as the handle will not operate unless both are unlocked.
If you need further help with this safe, or keys (or even the original combination), contact AMSEC at 1-800-421-6142, ext. 1036. They will probaly have you go through me anyway, but they will be able to accurately answer your questions about this safe.
I'm still working patiently on the book. I'm still finding companies, and info, and photos. Compiling and choosing what pics to use in the books is daunting as I can't possibly use them all, but I still need representative pics to illustrate what ever point I'm making with the photo. It's a fun project but a long term one.
Andy
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| Comment | Thank you for your courtious and prompt response. I have been trying to identify an old safe I have and I know that it must be a daunting task to compile that kind of info. I have looked at so many photos on line that sometimes I think I will go cross eyed, but it is fun looking at them. Thank you and good luck. Respectfully, David | ||
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Terry V Andreasen (Andy)
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Safe and Vault related Questions; Antique Safe Repair and Restoration; With over 40 years in the Safe & Vault industry, if I can't answer your question I know where to get the answer. Current Project: Restoration of two Tilton & McFarland Safes from the 1860's. Will answer Safe & Vault related questions concerning age, value, restoration, moving, opening & repairing, parts, operation and history. Note: It is not my intention to teach you to open safes or to provide information which may aid in the unlawful opening of a safe. I will not give out drill points or information which I deem inappropriate.
Experience
40 years in the Safe & Vault Industry. Service Manager for one of the largest Safe & Vault companies on the West Coast. Graduate of Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing, Safe lock Manipulation and Safe Deposit Lock Courses. Graduate of Locksmith Institute.
Certified Instructor for the California Locksmith Association teaching Basic and Advanced Lock Servicing, Basic Safe opening and Repairing.
Factory Trained by AMSEC, LORD Safes, LeFebure, Mosler, KabaMas, LaGard and Sargent & Greenleaf
Organizations
Safecrackers International and the
National Antique Safe Association
Education/Credentials
Graduate of Locksmith Institute 1972
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing 1974
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Manipulation 1975
Graduate Lockmasters Safe Deposit Lock Servicing 1985
Instructor Certified - California Locksmith Association - 1985
Factory trained by AMSEC, MAJOR, STAR, Johnson-Pacific, Kaba-MAS, Allied-Gary, ISM, Lord, Brown Safe, EXL, Mosler, Diebold.
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2009, 2010 & 2011 Listed in AllExperts top 50 Experts. All Experts Categories - Safes & Security Containers, Locksmithing, Antique Safes.
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US Navy - 1971-1981
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US Secret Service, FBI, BATF, Local Law enforcment agencies, Diebold, Hamilton Pacific, Red Hawk Int., Chubb International, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Mechanics Bank, El Dorado Savings Bank, many Credit unions and smaller banks. McDonalds, Togos, BurgerKing, TacoBell, Carls Jr. FoodMaxx, SaveMart, Lucky's, Albertson's, Raley's, Safeway, NobHill, Bell Markets, PW Markets. Great America, Century Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, UA Cinemas, and many homeowners and small businesses.
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