This document provides instructions for installing a small wall safe in a home. It describes finding a hidden location between wall studs and cutting an opening in the drywall to fit the safe. Wooden shims are used to fill gaps and the safe is secured with screws. Proper installation ensures the safe is firmly mounted and concealed from view for protecting valuables.

2.  Whether you are dealing with a home, hotel,
small business, or office environment, it is
likely that you have valuables in need of
protection. Money, jewelry, passports and
other legal documents should not be left
lying around or stashed in a drawer. What
better way to keep your things safe and
secure than with a small safe?

3.  It is essential that a safe be obscured from
view on all sides.
 Most manufacturers offer a version that is
made to nestle into the 16-inch space
between wall studs. They can be hidden
behind pictures and mirrors, or even placed in
the back of a closet or pantry.
 These typically lock with both a key as well as
a 3 digit combination and are fairly easy to
install.

4.  First you will need to purchase and/or gather the
following materials:
 Safe
 1/2 inch wooden shims
 1 1/2 inch finishing nails
 tape measure
 Pencil
 drywall saw
 Hammer
 Level
 drill/screwdriver

5.  The spot you choose to mount your safe
should be not only hidden from plain view,
but also needs to be a section of the wall
which does not contain plumbing pipes or
heavy electrical wiring.
 Once this is confirmed, use a stud finder or
hammer and nail to locate the studs.

6.  Once you have located the studs, you need to
trace the area of drywall that will be
removed.
 Some safes come with a template that can
be taped to the wall or traced.
 If not, use your level to draw a 14 1/4 inch
square between the two studs.

7.  Drive a nail into the center of the portion of
drywall to be removed. This will serve as a
handle to make removing the cut out piece
easier.
 Using your drywall saw, carefully cut out
around the square.
 Be sure to avoid any wiring by either
rerouting it, or moving it aside and securing
it.

8.  The edges of the cutout will extend beyond
the edges of the studs.
 Use the wooden shims to fill in these spaces
and bring the edges flush.
 Secure the shims with finishing nails.

9.  With the safe unlocked and the door open,
tilt the back of the safe and insert it into the
opening.
 Push it flat against the back wall and make
sure that it fits snugly.

10.  Remove the shelves inside the safe to give
you better access. Then using the drill, secure
the safe to the studs using the screws
provided.

11.  Reinstall the shelves inside the safe if you
desire.
 Check to ensure that the door closes and
locks properly and that the safe is firm and
secure if you try to move it.
 Close your closet or pantry door, or rehang
any picture, mirror, or other object that
serves to obscure your safe from visibility.
 Your installation is now complete.

12.  Global Safe Corporation.
Manufacturers of drawer and wall safes.
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