The key safe will need installing flush to a solid surface in a location that is accessible to the user but not obvious to passers by.

This unit is designed for outdoor use so will offer some weather resistance, there is plastic cover that can be moved into place to conceal the number dials when not in use for added protection. There is a cavity at the base of the unit that keys can fit into.

This unit is designed mainly for the storage of house door keys, a car key may fit inside the unit but this would be dependent on the size of the key and key fob, as these can be significantly larger on some car keys.

The Yale Y500 Key Safe comes with a fixing kit which includes 4 x standard masonry screws and wall plugs. This fixing kit is adequate for a secure installation.

Any gaps behind the key safe will aid in prising it from the wall. Ideally it should be mounted flush to a flat solid surface.

No, the pin that you lift to reset the code will not move when the door is closed. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorised access. I am afraid the only way in without damaging the key safe will be to try all the different codes.

With the Yale Y500, there is nothing in place to stop somebody from changing the PIN code that you have previously set. We do have the GE S7 Big Box KeySafe and the GE C500 Police Approved KeySafe where you can purchase the 'Anti-Tamper Code Cover' as an optional extra, which prevents unauthorised users from changing the PIN code.

This product does not conform to LPS 1175 Level 1 Standard.

Yes, the PIN code for this Key Safe must be entered in sequence.

Unfortunately this length of key wouldn't be suitable for any of our outdoor key safes. Why not look at the Sterling Combination 20 - Key Cabinet which you may find suitable.

Though the code change system on this unit is simplistic, changing the code is not something that can be done accidentally. On the inside of the door of the unit there is a catch that must be moved to another position to allow the code to be changed and then moved back to the original position for the code to be set.

You will need a 10mm masonry drill bit for the installation.

All outdoor key safes are designed for convenience rather than high security. It will take considerable force for somebody to break in to it though. The most secure key safe that we stock is the GE C500 Police Approved KeySafe, which might be more suitable as it is the only key safe that is police approved.