Cannon Scout series lock change.

[Para13ellum]

so this becons back to the site that shall not be named.

Changing out the keypad and lock body of a Cannon Scout series safe. After already discussing details with @SafeCracka I had the confidence to give it a go. Here in this pic heavy thread are the details of the installation.

Ok, first, here is what I am starting with.


And this is the SecuRam swipe that I'm going to attempt to install.

 

[Bullseyebo]

Doesn't look to bad??

 

[Para13ellum]

Here is the factory lock body and retainer for the re-locker


Removal of lock body and retainer no issue. This is the old lock body and new one side by side. as well as new and old keypads. Removal of keypad was a matter of sliding the device to the right. Easy breezy, lemon squeezy.

 

[Para13ellum]

New lock body installed without relocker retainer.

Next is said retainer.

 

[Para13ellum]

Here is where I ran into the only issue with the install.
The keypad mounting screws on the old keypad run horizontally. The new keypad requires vertical screws.

 

[Para13ellum]

Now as I'm sure you can see, there are predrilled holes for vertical screws. No go though. They are simple holes, not tapped. So off to Home Depot I go to find and buy the appropriate size tap. After purchasing an 8-32 tap, it is fun time.
Not a big deal, just tedious.

 

[Para13ellum]

Finally, success. My screws are in place and ready for the keypad to be mounted.

 

[Para13ellum]

Voila! New keypad installed
!

 

[Para13ellum]

Programming was a breeze using their included instructions. Tested it several times with a finger and with code before my very first test run. Not an issue. Works like a champ.

I have heard bad things about the keypads on factory Cannon safes. So now, that worry has been eliminated.

Thanks, Pops, for the new lock and thanks, SafeCracka, for the help.

 

[freedom]

Looks like an improvement.

I don't have an electronic safe. What do you do if something goes wrong, batteries die?

 

[Para13ellum]

If the battery dies you simply lift the keypad off and replace the 9v. No big deal.

 

[Para13ellum]

To my understanding the codes/fingerprints are stored within the lock body, not the keypad.

 

[George P. Burdell]

What type of lock did you get? Looks cool.

 

[Para13ellum]

It is a SecuRam swipe. Here's a link:
http://www.securamsys.com/#!scanlogic-swipe/c7o5

 

[freedom]

If the battery dies you simply lift the keypad off and replace the 9v. No big deal.

Is there a backup way to get in the safe if needed?

 

[George P. Burdell]

It is a SecuRam swipe. Here's a link:
http://www.securamsys.com/#!scanlogic-swipe/c7o5

Thanks!

 

[Semi-Pro]

Is there a backup way to get in the safe if needed?

Yes, you have to use a Blue tip wrench.

 

[SafeCracka]

Nice brother! (I'll take that old lock off your hands if you don't want it)

 

[SafeCracka]

batteries die?

Put a new one in it, LOL

 

[SafeCracka]

What do you do if something goes wrong?

Drill it, LOL