Chinavasion Releases Biometric Locks Installation Video

Biometric locks can often be intimidating to look at, especially if you are interested in DIY.

Besides requiring you to ‘destroy’ your door by drilling holes into it they also have an added element of electronic complexity that add that extra touch of GAH.

And while it is always wise to get a professional locksmith or handyperson to help you out when you are doing something as extreme as establishing the barrier that keeps undesirable from your home it is is possible to do it yourself.

Here are the steps you will need to follow:

1. Use the provided lock template to decide where you will put your lock and drill the holes.
2. Use a pencil to mark where you should drill.
3. Drill the holes you have marked out.
4. Clip together the components of the through the door.
5. Test that it works.

As any good chef would say preparation is half of the battle so make sure you really do have the lock marked off in the correct place and you have the correct sized drill bits for the job before making the first hole.

Here is a list of the most frequently seen problems with biometric locks, and their solution:

• There was a power cut, will my biometric lock still work?
  This depends very much on the type of fingerprint lock you are using and how it gets its power.

  If you have biometric locks like the
  Fingerprint Door Lock Sleek or Protector – Heavy Duty Fingerprint Door Lock then you won’t need to worry. If you have biometric locks that run off the mains then you will be able to open the door with a master key, just like a normal door lock.

• My door scanner doesn’t always recognise my finger what’s going wrong?
  This could be happening for a number of reasons:
  • There could be grease on your fingers wipe off your fingers and the scanner surface and then try again.
  • It could be a false rejection reading (FRR) Relax, it happens from time to time, but if it has happened more often than not then reduce the threshold level and this should resolve the matter.
  • You could be using it like a swipe sensor when it is actually a contact sensor press your finger onto the surface and it should work.
  • You could be using it like a contact sensor when it is actually a swipe sensor swipe your finger over the scanner and it should work.
• The batteries powering my biometric lock have run out and the door is shut, what do I do?
  you will be able to open the door with a master key, just like a normal door lock.

• My door let in somebody that it shouldn’t, what should I do?
  Turn up the threshold level on your device, this should eliminate the potential for False Acceptances or false matches. If problems still continue get in contact with the person you purchased the lock from.

• How will I know if the battery is running out of power?
  When the internal battery starts to run out of power, the Biometric fingerprint door lock will provide you with a warning every time you use it

• If I cut my finger, will the unit still work?
  We suggest you register 2 different fingers on each hand to avoid this problem, or always keep a master key on you just in case.

• I saw the red light but I still forgot to change the battery and the key is at home, what do I do!?
  There is a 9V battery connector located below the door knob at the bottom frame of the unit; a simple connection using a 9V battery will bring it back to life.

• I saw the red light but I still forgot to change the battery and the key is at home, what do I do!?
  There is a 9V battery connector located below the door knob at the bottom frame of the unit; a simple connection using a 9V battery will bring it back to life.

A safe and heavy duty door lock is a small investment that will provide unlimited security and peace of mind and will pay for the itself the moment you start using it, so why hesitate? Don’t wait until something happens before being serious about security and safety – invest in biometric locks today!