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How to fit in-floor safes yourself: So do it yourself installation information for in-floor safes Brisbane will give you suggestions on how to install a underfloor safe. No matter if you have decided to invest in a in-floor safe Sydney or an in-floor safe Melbourne, your choice will give you peace of mind knowing your valuables are securely locked away in a concealed in-floor safe and what burglars can’t find they can try to burgle. It’s the old saying “out of sight, out of mind” and that is exactly what an in-floor safe gives; a secure underground safe designed to be installed below floor level so it will be well hidden and is less likely to be found by a burglar.
Installing your in-floor safe Brisbane can be a
challenging exercise particularly if you’re not experienced in safe
installation.
Here is a suggested only, short guide on how to
professionally install your in-floor safe in a concrete or a wooden floor
situation to give your in-floor safe maximum protection.
Installation into an existing concrete floor can
be easier than you think by reading these recommendations and installing your
in-floor safe into an existing concrete floor.
The in-floor safe should be secured with a strong mix of concrete of at least 40 megapascales (6000P.S.I) a steel reinforcing concrete material may also be used to help bond the concrete and provide better security. Topping can be brought up to floor level, but allow about approximately 3mm for the lid to fit on to the frame of the safe so as to finish flush with the floor check the location where you are considering installing your in-floor safe to dampness as you may need to add chemical waterproofing agent to the concrete to avoid dampness within the in-floor safe, also check the location prior to preparation and make sure there is enough room for your safe to fit into. Also, make sure there is no interference with cables or pipes etc. and try to avoid sites that may allow water to enter such as laundries, bathroom areas, garages etc. because it’s important to remember in-floor safes are not waterproof.
A minimum of 100mm overall concrete around and
under the safe is recommended.
Remove the in-floor safe door from the safe when carrying out installation. Leave the door out for 48hours after body installation. During the installations of your in-floor safe, DO NOT ALLOW concrete or water to come into contact with the safes lock, especially it’s an electronic digital lock as this may cause the lock to malfunction or fail at a late time. After installing the tender floor safe, dry and moisture within the safe and allow the safe to dry for a minimum 48 hours and during this period, you must leave the door open or out of the safe to avoid the possibility of any type of condensation or reaction and ensure a successful installation.
Clean the interior and top of the in-floor safe
of any grit or sand prior to replacing or close the safe door, this will ensure
the door operated and locks correctly and it is important to remember if an
in-floor safe is left for extended periods without use, the lack of air
circulation may result in a musty environment for the items stored in the safe
and another important suggestion is to always check the lock on your in-floor
safe is operating correctly before closing and locking the door.
Key steps prior to installing an in-floor safe
- Remove the in-floor safe door and keep clean
- Guard the safe from any grit, sand or cement entering the safe
- Make sure your new in-floor safe is correctly locking and unlocking before installing it
- Make sure no cables, pipes or drains are located beneath the area you plan to install the safe
- Mark out the area dimensions of the footprint of the safe
- Dig away to the correct depth then lower the safe into the excavated hole until the safes in the correct position
- Add a damp-proof agent to resist corrosion from water damage
- Fit mesh if required
- Do not disturb or use safe within 7 days of installation
You can browse our full range of high quality in-floor safes on our website or for further assistance on choosing and installing an in-floor safe speak to an expert safe technician on 1300 764 971
