Locksmithing/Old Diebold safe

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Expert: Terry V. Andreasen (Andy) - 2/16/2009


Question
Sir, Our Credit Union recently moved locations and in the new building an old safe was found. No one wanted the safe, as they could not figure out how to get it out of the building. I showed it to my husband and he would love to have it to put his SWAT/TACT gear in....one problem...no numbers to close the door, or re-open after closed. This is the info I have taken off of the inside of the safe door.
Diebold
Specifications F1-D     Y620279
Safe Manufacturing National Association
Fire Insulated Safe

S.M.N.A. Class C
Underwriters Lab Inc.
Relocking Device # 995864

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time in this matter.

Michelle McGhee


PS: If you need pictures I can provide them.

Answer
Michelle,

Here is the info on the safe, based on the SMNA label.

F1-D:   Fire insulated safe
Class C:     1 hour tested, Fire resistive safe with impact test.

The UL listed relocking device, will lock the safe up in the event the "lock" is attacked.

NOTE:  this safe is designed to protect papers or documents in the event of a fire.  It is not designed for overnight protection or storage of cash, jewelery, weapons or valuable documents.  It has no burglary protection and should not be used with this in mind.

There are no records of original combinations for this type of safe.  If the door is open, you should have a safe company or locksmith reset the combination to the safe before you use it.

Andy

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Terry V. Andreasen (Andy)

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Safe and Vault related Questions; Antique Safe Repair and Restoration; With over 38 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

38 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 ClearStar

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.

Awards and Honors
2009 & 2010 - Listed in AllExperts Top 50 Experts. All Expert Categories - Safes & Security Containers, Locksmithing, Antique Safes. Retired US Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer (CW3), with 32 years of total service. With numerous awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. US Navy - 1971-1981 US Army Reserve 1984-2006 US Army Retired Reserve 2006-present

Past/Present Clients
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. Provide warranty service for lock and safe manufactures. Service Area is Northern California (Fresno to Oregon and Western Nevada)

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