Dominator HS-4 Fire Resistant Home and Office Safe - Digital Keypad, 128kg
At A Glance
At A Glance
The Dominator HS-4 Fire Resistant Home and Office Safe (HS-4D) is a taller HS Series safe on a shallow 380 mm depth - 685 mm high, with three adjustable shelves for rooms short on floor depth. It has a 12mm solid steel door and a 6mm steel body lined with 12mm fireboard, which gives it a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper - a recommended rating, not a certified one. It holds 81 litres inside a safe 685 mm high, 510 mm wide and 380 mm deep, and weighs 128 kg.
It gives you more height without more floor depth - useful in a wardrobe, a cupboard or along a wall. Keeping Category H pistols? The IQ-4 is the same body with pistol hangers.
We stock the HS-4 with the Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 digital keypad. A key lock, a combination dial or a left-hand hinge is a special order - call us for pricing. If you need certified ratings, the DS-3 is the closest DS Series size, with UL-RSC burglary certification and 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper. Delivery and installation are priced by weight and access; see delivery and installation below, or browse every Dominator safe we sell.
Key Features
- Solid steel plate construction: a 12mm steel door with added attack-resisting qualities and a 6mm steel body - 18mm overall with the fireboard lining.
- 12mm fireboard lines the body and the door, for a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper - what a safe fire rating really means.
- 5 locking points, with self-activating locking bolts - the bolt detent system allows auto-locking - plus exterior lift-off hinges and hinge-side anti-pry protection.
- Case-mounted relocking device - what relockers do.
- Internal hardened steel anti-drill plates.
- Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 digital keypad, on a universal lock footprint that makes it easy to change to another lock type later - see lock options.
- 3 adjustable shelves, vinyl-lined walls and shelving with chrome trims, key hooks and document pockets on the interior panel, and a battery-operated interior light.
- 4 internal recessed bolt-down holes in the base, with fixing bolts supplied - rear or side anchoring is also possible - delivery and installation.
- Textured black multi-layer paint finish.
- 3-year lock and 5-year safe body warranty when you register free within 14 days, plus free batteries for life through Power for Life - warranty.
Security and Fire Ratings
Fire: 30-minute recommended rating for paper
12mm fireboard lines the body and the door, giving a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper. It is a recommended rating, not a certified one: if you need certified fire protection, the DS-3 is the closest DS Series size, with 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper. USB drives, hard drives, photos and film are damaged at much lower temperatures than paper, so keep them in a data storage safe. See choosing the right fire rating.
12mm fireboard lines the body and the door, giving a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper. It is a recommended rating, not a certified one: if you need certified fire protection, the DS-3 is the closest DS Series size, with 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper. USB drives, hard drives, photos and film are damaged at much lower temperatures than paper, so keep them in a data storage safe. See choosing the right fire rating.
Burglary: solid steel plate, no third-party certificate
The HS-4 is built from solid steel plate - a 12mm door and a 6mm body - with multi-point bolting, a relocker and anti-drill plates. It is built to exceed the construction requirements typically associated with EN 1143-1 Grade I and AS/NZS 3809:1998 Grade I applications, but it does not hold a third-party burglary certificate. If your insurer asks for a certified safe, the DS Series is independently tested and certified to UL-RSC - what UL ratings measure.
The HS-4 is built from solid steel plate - a 12mm door and a 6mm body - with multi-point bolting, a relocker and anti-drill plates. It is built to exceed the construction requirements typically associated with EN 1143-1 Grade I and AS/NZS 3809:1998 Grade I applications, but it does not hold a third-party burglary certificate. If your insurer asks for a certified safe, the DS Series is independently tested and certified to UL-RSC - what UL ratings measure.
Insurable cash rating: $40,000*
A cash rating is the guide insurers use for cash kept in a safe - what cash ratings mean and how insurers use them.
A cash rating is the guide insurers use for cash kept in a safe - what cash ratings mean and how insurers use them.
Insurable valuables rating: up to $400,000*
The guide for jewellery and other valuables. *Ratings are guides only - consult your insurer for application and approval. Anchoring the safe and adding monitored security can lift the limit an insurer will accept - the security stack.
The guide for jewellery and other valuables. *Ratings are guides only - consult your insurer for application and approval. Anchoring the safe and adding monitored security can lift the limit an insurer will accept - the security stack.
Lock Options
We stock the HS-4 with the Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 digital keypad, and it is the lock we recommend. In our experience a combination dial is slow to use and unforgiving if you overshoot a number, and a key can be lost - a keypad is quicker every day and there is no key to keep track of.
- A manager code (factory set to 123456 - change it during setup) plus individual user codes you can add or delete.
- Four wrong codes in a row start a 4-minute delay, and every attempt during the delay restarts it.
- Programmable time delay of up to 99 minutes, with an opening window of 1 to 19 minutes.
- A long beep while opening warns that the battery is low - replace it with a new alkaline battery.
Full user steps are in the Pulse 2 user instructions (PDF).
Combination dial, key lock or left-hand hinge? Special order - call us for pricing.
We stock this safe with the digital lock and a right-hand hinge. A 3-wheel combination dial, a Ross 700 key lock or a left-hand hinged door is built to order by the manufacturer in Perth, and we usually add it to our next stock order to keep the freight down, so allow extra lead time. Contact us for a price and an expected date.
We stock this safe with the digital lock and a right-hand hinge. A 3-wheel combination dial, a Ross 700 key lock or a left-hand hinged door is built to order by the manufacturer in Perth, and we usually add it to our next stock order to keep the freight down, so allow extra lead time. Contact us for a price and an expected date.
Batteries - changed from outside the safe, and free for life
A flat battery won't lock you out of your HS-4. The Pulse 2 battery is changed from outside the safe - a long beep while opening is your cue - so fit a new alkaline battery and open the safe as normal. Register for Power for Life and you receive a claim voucher every 12 months for a free replacement battery from a participating Dominator dealer - how Power for Life works.
A flat battery won't lock you out of your HS-4. The Pulse 2 battery is changed from outside the safe - a long beep while opening is your cue - so fit a new alkaline battery and open the safe as normal. Register for Power for Life and you receive a claim voucher every 12 months for a free replacement battery from a participating Dominator dealer - how Power for Life works.
What's in the Box
Dominator HS-4 Fire Resistant Home and Office Safe
- Dominator HS-4 safe with the Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 digital lock fitted
- 3 adjustable shelves
- Battery-operated interior light
- Fixing bolts for bolting the safe down
- Battery for the electronic lock
- Warranty registration card
- Lock operating instructions
Keys and a code change tool come only with the special-order key lock or combination dial. If anything is missing, contact us.
Suitable Uses
- Rooms short on floor depth - the safe is only 380 mm deep
- Files, documents and valuables over three adjustable shelves
- Homes and offices that want more height without more floor space
Not suitable for
- Protecting USB drives, hard drives, photos or film from fire - the fire rating is for paper. Use a data storage safe.
- Firearms - the HS Series has no pistol hangers or gun racks. For Category H pistols choose the IQ-4, built on the same body, or see all our pistol safes; for longarms see our rifle safes, and check the firearm storage rules by state.
- An insurer or contract that asks for a certified burglary or fire rating - the DS-3 is UL-RSC certified with 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper.
- Taking deposits with the door closed - choose a cash deposit safe.
- Schedule 8 medicines in Queensland - the QLD Health standard calls for a 10mm steel safe with a 6-lever lock, so choose one of our drug safes - the Queensland Schedule 8 requirements.
HS-4 Technical Specifications
*Cash and valuables ratings are insurer guidelines only - consult your insurer for application and approval.
Dimensions and Door Clearance
How the door figures are measured: door open width (door opened to 180 degrees) and door open depth (door opened to 90 degrees) on the left; the door clearance width and angle for complete access to the inside on the right. For the HS-4: door open width 930 mm and door open depth 840 mm.
Measure the space where the safe will sit, the doorways and corridors on the way in, and the room in front for the door to swing: opened to 90 degrees the door reaches 840 mm from the back of the safe, and opened right back to 180 degrees it needs 930 mm from the side of the safe to the far edge of the door. Leave a little extra depth for the handle, lock and hinges, which the 380 mm depth does not include - ask us if the fit is tight. A4 sheets fit standing upright and lying flat.
Delivery and Installation
This safe weighs 128 kg. Delivery, unloading, carrying it into position and bolting it down are priced by weight and site access - stairs, steps, gutters and tight corners all matter. See our Delivery and Installation page for current rates, or pick it up free from our Burleigh Heads showroom. We strongly recommend having the safe bolted down: an anchored safe is far harder to remove, and insurers often expect it.
The HS-4 has 4 internal recessed bolt-down holes in the base and comes with fixing bolts suitable for the safe; rear or side anchoring is also possible, and some floors and installation methods need different fixings. You can install it yourself or have our technicians do it - read about installing a safe. If it has to go upstairs or through tight access, contact us first for a quote. Moving later? We also move safes.
Dominator HS Series - Model Range
This product is the bold row. Every HS model has the same construction, the same 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper, the same $40,000 cash rating guide for insurers, the same choice of lock and the same black finish, so choose by size and weight. For certified fire and burglary ratings, the DS-3 is the closest DS Series size. Storing Category H pistols? The IQ pistol safes use the HS-2 to HS-5 bodies - the IQ-4 is this safe with pistol hangers. Or browse all home and commercial safes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HS-4 fireproof?
No safe is fireproof. The HS-4 has a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper from its 12mm fireboard lining - a recommended rating, not a certified one. For certified protection, the DS-3 has 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper. Photos, USB drives and hard drives need a data storage safe.
No safe is fireproof. The HS-4 has a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper from its 12mm fireboard lining - a recommended rating, not a certified one. For certified protection, the DS-3 has 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper. Photos, USB drives and hard drives need a data storage safe.
How much cash can I keep in it?
The insurable cash rating is $40,000 and the valuables rating is up to $400,000. These are guides only - your insurer decides what it will accept, so check with them before you rely on a figure. How insurers use cash ratings.
The insurable cash rating is $40,000 and the valuables rating is up to $400,000. These are guides only - your insurer decides what it will accept, so check with them before you rely on a figure. How insurers use cash ratings.
Can I get a key lock or a combination dial instead of the keypad?
Yes, as a special order - call us for pricing. Both are built to order in Perth and are usually added to our next stock order to keep freight down, so allow extra lead time. The universal lock footprint also lets the lock be changed later. See lock options.
Yes, as a special order - call us for pricing. Both are built to order in Perth and are usually added to our next stock order to keep freight down, so allow extra lead time. The universal lock footprint also lets the lock be changed later. See lock options.
Do I need to bolt it down, and can you install it?
We strongly recommend it. The HS-4 has 4 internal recessed bolt-down holes in the base and comes with fixing bolts. At 128 kg, delivery is priced by weight and access - see Delivery and Installation and installing a safe.
We strongly recommend it. The HS-4 has 4 internal recessed bolt-down holes in the base and comes with fixing bolts. At 128 kg, delivery is priced by weight and access - see Delivery and Installation and installing a safe.
Should I choose the HS-4 or the HS-5?
Both are 510 mm wide. The HS-4 is 685 mm high and only 380 mm deep, with 81 litres; the HS-5 is 845 mm high and 510 mm deep, with 147 litres. Choose the HS-4 when floor depth is tight.
Both are 510 mm wide. The HS-4 is 685 mm high and only 380 mm deep, with 81 litres; the HS-5 is 845 mm high and 510 mm deep, with 147 litres. Choose the HS-4 when floor depth is tight.
Additional Information
- Allow for the handle, lock and hinges: the external depth of 380 mm excludes them - leave a little extra when you measure the space.
- Register within 14 days: free registration lifts the warranty from 12 months on the lock and 2 years on the safe to 3 years and 5 years, and the same form signs you up for Power for Life - register your safe.
- Time delay for small businesses: the Pulse 2 keypad can add a delay of up to 99 minutes before the safe opens, with an opening window of 1 to 19 minutes. Read how to choose a safe for your business.
- Special orders come from Perth: key locks, combination dials and left-hand hinged doors are built to order and are usually added to our next stock order, so allow extra lead time.
- Keep it serviced: a safe that gets harder to lock or open, or a keypad that starts beeping, needs attention - see common signs your safe needs servicing and our safe servicing.
Warranty
Warranty - register within 14 days for 3 years on the lock and 5 years on the safe
Dominator Safes warrants this safe against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase on your invoice. Register it free within 14 days of purchase to receive Extended Care: 3 years on the lock and 5 years on the safe body and mechanical components. Unregistered safes have Standard Care: 12 months on the lock and 2 years on the safe body and mechanical components. Optional paid Extra Care extends this to 5 years on the lock and 10 years on the safe, and adds a 25-year after-fire replacement guarantee on HS and DS Series safes. Excludes batteries, cosmetic damage, transit damage not reported within 3 days of delivery, accident, misuse, fire (other than under the after-fire guarantee) and service by anyone not authorised by Dominator Safes. The contents of the safe are not covered - insure them separately. Proof of purchase is required for every claim. Register your safe
Dominator Safes warrants this safe against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase on your invoice. Register it free within 14 days of purchase to receive Extended Care: 3 years on the lock and 5 years on the safe body and mechanical components. Unregistered safes have Standard Care: 12 months on the lock and 2 years on the safe body and mechanical components. Optional paid Extra Care extends this to 5 years on the lock and 10 years on the safe, and adds a 25-year after-fire replacement guarantee on HS and DS Series safes. Excludes batteries, cosmetic damage, transit damage not reported within 3 days of delivery, accident, misuse, fire (other than under the after-fire guarantee) and service by anyone not authorised by Dominator Safes. The contents of the safe are not covered - insure them separately. Proof of purchase is required for every claim. Register your safe
Download PDF Resources
Dominator HS Series Brochure (PDF)
Two pages: HS Series construction and features and the HS-1 to HS-5 size table. This 2020 edition still names the older LaGard locks and lists older ratings, weights and sizes - the figures on this page are current.
Two pages: HS Series construction and features and the HS-1 to HS-5 size table. This 2020 edition still names the older LaGard locks and lists older ratings, weights and sizes - the figures on this page are current.
Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 User Instructions (PDF)
One page for the standard digital lock: changing the manager code from the factory 123456, adding and deleting users, the wrong-code penalty, the time delay and the low-battery warning.
One page for the standard digital lock: changing the manager code from the factory 123456, adding and deleting users, the wrong-code penalty, the time delay and the low-battery warning.
Dominator Safes Getting Started Guide (PDF)
Unpacking, box contents, installation and code-change advice for Dominator safes. Its factory codes are for older LaGard locks - use the Pulse 2 instructions for this safe.
Unpacking, box contents, installation and code-change advice for Dominator safes. Its factory codes are for older LaGard locks - use the Pulse 2 instructions for this safe.
Dominator Safes Warranty Policy and Registration Card (PDF)
Full warranty terms - Standard, Extended and Extra Care, the 25-year after-fire guarantee (HS and DS Series), claims and exclusions - with the registration form.
Full warranty terms - Standard, Extended and Extra Care, the 25-year after-fire guarantee (HS and DS Series), claims and exclusions - with the registration form.
Dominator HS-4 Fire Resistant Home and Office Safe - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below is here to help you choose, install and live with your HS-4. For the bigger picture, read the Dominator HS vs DS vs FA vs FX buyer's guide, fire ratings for paper and data and safe cash ratings explained.
Fire Protection
What does a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper mean?
The HS-4 is lined with 12mm fireboard in the body and the door, and is recommended to protect paper for about 30 minutes in a fire. It is a recommended rating, not a certified one. If you need a certified rating, the DS-3 has 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper. Fire minutes from different sources are not always comparable - why minutes are not apples-to-apples.
The HS-4 is lined with 12mm fireboard in the body and the door, and is recommended to protect paper for about 30 minutes in a fire. It is a recommended rating, not a certified one. If you need a certified rating, the DS-3 has 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper. Fire minutes from different sources are not always comparable - why minutes are not apples-to-apples.
Will it protect USB drives, hard drives, photos or film?
No. Digital media, photos and film are damaged at temperatures well below what paper can take. Use a data storage safe for them, and keep paper in the HS-4.
No. Digital media, photos and film are damaged at temperatures well below what paper can take. Use a data storage safe for them, and keep paper in the HS-4.
Is there a guarantee if my safe goes through a fire?
With paid Extra Care registration, HS Series and DS Series safes carry a 25-year after-fire replacement guarantee for the original owner: a free replacement safe, with freight paid by you. The contents are not covered, so insure them separately. See warranty and the Dominator warranty explained.
With paid Extra Care registration, HS Series and DS Series safes carry a 25-year after-fire replacement guarantee for the original owner: a free replacement safe, with freight paid by you. The contents are not covered, so insure them separately. See warranty and the Dominator warranty explained.
Burglary, Insurance and Cash Ratings
Is the HS-4 burglary certified?
No. It is built from solid steel plate - a 12mm door and a 6mm body - with multi-point bolting, a relocker and anti-drill plates. It is built to exceed the construction requirements typically associated with EN 1143-1 Grade I and AS/NZS 3809:1998 Grade I applications, but it does not hold a third-party burglary certificate. If your insurer asks for a certified safe, the DS Series is independently tested and certified to UL-RSC - what UL ratings measure.
No. It is built from solid steel plate - a 12mm door and a 6mm body - with multi-point bolting, a relocker and anti-drill plates. It is built to exceed the construction requirements typically associated with EN 1143-1 Grade I and AS/NZS 3809:1998 Grade I applications, but it does not hold a third-party burglary certificate. If your insurer asks for a certified safe, the DS Series is independently tested and certified to UL-RSC - what UL ratings measure.
How much cash can I keep in the HS-4?
The insurable cash rating is $40,000, and the valuables rating is up to $400,000. Insurers treat these as starting guides and decide for themselves - always check your policy. What cash ratings mean.
The insurable cash rating is $40,000, and the valuables rating is up to $400,000. Insurers treat these as starting guides and decide for themselves - always check your policy. What cash ratings mean.
How can I raise the amount my insurer will accept?
Bolting the safe down, a monitored alarm and where the safe sits all count with insurers - the supportive security stack and how to lift insurable limits. If you need a higher rating, the DS Series starts at an $80,000 insurer cash rating guide, with UL-RSC certification.
Bolting the safe down, a monitored alarm and where the safe sits all count with insurers - the supportive security stack and how to lift insurable limits. If you need a higher rating, the DS Series starts at an $80,000 insurer cash rating guide, with UL-RSC certification.
What does the relocker do?
If the lock is punched or driven in, the relocker mounted on the lock case trips and holds the bolt work locked, so the safe stays shut even with the lock damaged. A safe that has relocked needs a qualified technician to open it - what relockers are and our safe opening service.
If the lock is punched or driven in, the relocker mounted on the lock case trips and holds the bolt work locked, so the safe stays shut even with the lock damaged. A safe that has relocked needs a qualified technician to open it - what relockers are and our safe opening service.
The Pulse 2 Digital Lock
How do I set my own code?
With the door open, change the manager code from the factory 123456 to a code of your own, then test it several times before you close the door. The manager code is also used to add and delete user codes. Avoid birthdays and other easy-to-find numbers. Step-by-step instructions are in the Pulse 2 user instructions (PDF).
With the door open, change the manager code from the factory 123456 to a code of your own, then test it several times before you close the door. The manager code is also used to add and delete user codes. Avoid birthdays and other easy-to-find numbers. Step-by-step instructions are in the Pulse 2 user instructions (PDF).
What happens if someone keeps entering the wrong code?
After four wrong codes the lock starts a 4-minute delay, and every attempt during the delay starts it again.
After four wrong codes the lock starts a 4-minute delay, and every attempt during the delay starts it again.
Can I set a time delay?
Yes. A delay of 0 to 99 minutes can be programmed, followed by an opening window of 1 to 19 minutes in which the code opens the safe. The delay can only be reduced during an opening window - after the delay has already run.
Yes. A delay of 0 to 99 minutes can be programmed, followed by an opening window of 1 to 19 minutes in which the code opens the safe. The delay can only be reduced during an opening window - after the delay has already run.
What if the battery goes flat - will I be locked out?
No. The Pulse 2 battery is changed from outside the safe, so a flat battery never locks you out - fit a new alkaline battery and open the safe as normal. A long beep while you open the safe warns you well before it gets that far.
No. The Pulse 2 battery is changed from outside the safe, so a flat battery never locks you out - fit a new alkaline battery and open the safe as normal. A long beep while you open the safe warns you well before it gets that far.
How will I know the battery is low, and is it free?
A long beep while you open the safe means the battery is low - replace it straight away with a new alkaline battery. Register for Power for Life and you can collect a free replacement battery every 12 months. If the keypad misbehaves, always try a fresh battery first.
A long beep while you open the safe means the battery is low - replace it straight away with a new alkaline battery. Register for Power for Life and you can collect a free replacement battery every 12 months. If the keypad misbehaves, always try a fresh battery first.
Why do you stock the digital lock rather than a key or a dial?
Convenience and reliability. A keypad opens in seconds and there is no key to lose. A combination dial looks the part, but it is slow to use and unforgiving - a dial that overshoots the number by a fraction will not open. Both the key lock and the dial are available as a special order; contact us for pricing.
Convenience and reliability. A keypad opens in seconds and there is no key to lose. A combination dial looks the part, but it is slow to use and unforgiving - a dial that overshoots the number by a fraction will not open. Both the key lock and the dial are available as a special order; contact us for pricing.
I have forgotten my code or the safe will not open - what now?
Try a new battery first. If it still will not open, do not force the door or handle - contact us and our technicians will help, including our safe opening service.
Try a new battery first. If it still will not open, do not force the door or handle - contact us and our technicians will help, including our safe opening service.
Size, Delivery and Installation
How much room does the door need?
Opened to 180 degrees the door needs 930 mm from the side of the safe to its far edge; opened to 90 degrees it reaches 840 mm from the back of the safe. The external depth of 380 mm excludes the handle, lock and hinges, so leave a little extra.
Opened to 180 degrees the door needs 930 mm from the side of the safe to its far edge; opened to 90 degrees it reaches 840 mm from the back of the safe. The external depth of 380 mm excludes the handle, lock and hinges, so leave a little extra.
Will A4 documents and files fit?
Yes - A4 sheets fit standing upright and lying flat: the inside is 645 x 455 x 275 mm (H x W x D). The shelves are adjustable, so set them to suit what you store.
Yes - A4 sheets fit standing upright and lying flat: the inside is 645 x 455 x 275 mm (H x W x D). The shelves are adjustable, so set them to suit what you store.
How heavy is the HS-4, and can you deliver it?
It weighs 128 kg. We deliver and install on the Gold Coast and in the Tweed Shire, and deliver to businesses and to homes in major east coast cities; the price depends on the weight, where it is going and access such as stairs. See Delivery and Installation and contact us for stairs or tight access.
It weighs 128 kg. We deliver and install on the Gold Coast and in the Tweed Shire, and deliver to businesses and to homes in major east coast cities; the price depends on the weight, where it is going and access such as stairs. See Delivery and Installation and contact us for stairs or tight access.
Should I bolt it down, and what does it fix to?
Yes - always install the safe as it is designed to be installed. It has 4 internal recessed bolt-down holes in the base and comes with fixing bolts suitable for the safe, and rear or side anchoring is also possible; some installation methods and locations need different fixings. You can do it yourself or have our technicians install it - installing a safe.
Yes - always install the safe as it is designed to be installed. It has 4 internal recessed bolt-down holes in the base and comes with fixing bolts suitable for the safe, and rear or side anchoring is also possible; some installation methods and locations need different fixings. You can do it yourself or have our technicians install it - installing a safe.
Can the safe be moved later?
Yes. A bolted-down safe has to be unbolted and moved with the right equipment - our safe moving service handles relocations.
Yes. A bolted-down safe has to be unbolted and moved with the right equipment - our safe moving service handles relocations.
Warranty and Registration
How do I get the 3-year lock and 5-year safe warranty?
Register free within 14 days of purchase at dominatorsafes.com.au/warranty-registration. You need the model and serial number (on a sticker at the upper rear corner of the side of the safe), your invoice number and the date of purchase. Unregistered safes have 12 months on the lock and 2 years on the safe body.
Register free within 14 days of purchase at dominatorsafes.com.au/warranty-registration. You need the model and serial number (on a sticker at the upper rear corner of the side of the safe), your invoice number and the date of purchase. Unregistered safes have 12 months on the lock and 2 years on the safe body.
Who do I contact for a warranty claim?
For an unregistered safe, contact us - we lodge the claim as your dealer. Registered Extended Care and Extra Care claims go to Dominator Safes customer support on 1300 366 462, and we are always happy to help. Report any transit damage within 3 days of delivery.
For an unregistered safe, contact us - we lodge the claim as your dealer. Registered Extended Care and Extra Care claims go to Dominator Safes customer support on 1300 366 462, and we are always happy to help. Report any transit damage within 3 days of delivery.
What does the warranty not cover?
The contents of the safe, batteries, cosmetic damage, transit damage not reported within 3 days, accident, misuse and service by anyone not authorised. The full terms are in the warranty policy (PDF).
The contents of the safe, batteries, cosmetic damage, transit damage not reported within 3 days, accident, misuse and service by anyone not authorised. The full terms are in the warranty policy (PDF).
Choosing the Right HS Model
Which HS model should I choose?
All five HS models share the same construction, fire rating guide for paper, lock and finish, so choose by size, weight and access: the HS-1 is the compact home safe, the HS-2 almost doubles the space, the HS-3 is the widest at 510 mm square, the HS-4 is taller and only 380 mm deep, and the HS-5 is the largest at 845 mm high. Compare them in the model range.
All five HS models share the same construction, fire rating guide for paper, lock and finish, so choose by size, weight and access: the HS-1 is the compact home safe, the HS-2 almost doubles the space, the HS-3 is the widest at 510 mm square, the HS-4 is taller and only 380 mm deep, and the HS-5 is the largest at 845 mm high. Compare them in the model range.
What is the difference between the HS Series and the DS Series?
The HS Series is the home and office range: solid steel plate with a fireboard lining, a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper that is not certified, no third-party burglary certificate and a $40,000 insurer cash rating guide. The DS Series adds a steel and concrete composite body, UL-RSC certification and 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper, with an $80,000 insurer cash rating guide. The closest DS size to the HS-4 is the DS-3 (770 x 550 x 550 mm, 92 litres). HS vs DS vs FA vs FX buyer's guide.
The HS Series is the home and office range: solid steel plate with a fireboard lining, a 30-minute recommended fire rating for paper that is not certified, no third-party burglary certificate and a $40,000 insurer cash rating guide. The DS Series adds a steel and concrete composite body, UL-RSC certification and 105-minute CNS certified fire protection for paper, with an $80,000 insurer cash rating guide. The closest DS size to the HS-4 is the DS-3 (770 x 550 x 550 mm, 92 litres). HS vs DS vs FA vs FX buyer's guide.
Can I store pistols in it?
Choose the IQ-4 instead - it is the same body as the HS-4, fitted with pistol hangers for Category H storage. Check your state's rules with our firearm storage checklist.
Choose the IQ-4 instead - it is the same body as the HS-4, fitted with pistol hangers for Category H storage. Check your state's rules with our firearm storage checklist.
I need to drop cash in without opening the door - which safe?
Choose a cash deposit safe - how a cash deposit safe works.
Choose a cash deposit safe - how a cash deposit safe works.
Related Products, Guides and Pages
The HS Series: HS-1 | HS-2 | HS-3 | HS-5 | all Dominator safes
Other safes: IQ-4 (pistol version) | DS-3 (certified) | home and commercial | data storage | cash deposit | used safes | all safes
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What's in the Box - Dominator HS-4 Fire Resistant Home and Office Safe
- Dominator HS-4 safe with the Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 digital lock fitted
- 3 adjustable shelves
- Battery-operated interior light
- Fixing bolts for bolting the safe down
- Battery for the electronic lock
- Warranty registration card
- Lock operating instructions
Keys and a code change tool come only with the special-order key lock or combination dial. The fixing bolts suit most installations, but some floors and locations need different fixings - installing a safe.
PDF Files - Dominator HS-4
Dominator HS Series Brochure (PDF)
Two pages: HS Series construction and features and the HS-1 to HS-5 size table. This 2020 edition still names the older LaGard locks and lists older ratings, weights and sizes - the figures on this page are current.
Two pages: HS Series construction and features and the HS-1 to HS-5 size table. This 2020 edition still names the older LaGard locks and lists older ratings, weights and sizes - the figures on this page are current.
Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 User Instructions (PDF)
One page for the standard digital lock: changing the manager code from the factory 123456, adding and deleting users, the wrong-code penalty, the time delay and the low-battery warning.
One page for the standard digital lock: changing the manager code from the factory 123456, adding and deleting users, the wrong-code penalty, the time delay and the low-battery warning.
Dominator Safes Getting Started Guide (PDF)
Unpacking, box contents, installation and code-change advice for Dominator safes. Its factory codes are for older LaGard locks - use the Pulse 2 instructions for this safe.
Unpacking, box contents, installation and code-change advice for Dominator safes. Its factory codes are for older LaGard locks - use the Pulse 2 instructions for this safe.
Dominator Safes Warranty Policy and Registration Card (PDF)
Full warranty terms - Standard, Extended and Extra Care, the 25-year after-fire guarantee (HS and DS Series), claims and exclusions - with the registration form.
Full warranty terms - Standard, Extended and Extra Care, the 25-year after-fire guarantee (HS and DS Series), claims and exclusions - with the registration form.
Dominator Safes Warranty
Dominator safes sold by Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd (Terry's Gold Coast Safes) are covered by the Dominator Safes warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty runs from the date of purchase shown on your invoice, and how long it lasts depends on whether you register your safe. Registration is free and must be done within 14 days of purchase - it more than doubles the cover on most safes.
Register within 14 days - it's free
Register online at dominatorsafes.com.au/warranty-registration. You will need the safe's model and serial number (on the sticker at the upper rear corner of the side of the safe), your invoice or receipt number and the date of purchase. HS and DS Series owners can also sign up for Power for Life in the same form.
Register online at dominatorsafes.com.au/warranty-registration. You will need the safe's model and serial number (on the sticker at the upper rear corner of the side of the safe), your invoice or receipt number and the date of purchase. HS and DS Series owners can also sign up for Power for Life in the same form.
Warranty Periods
25-Year After-Fire Guarantee (Extra Care, HS and DS Series)
If your HS or DS Series safe is damaged by fire within 25 years of purchase while you are still the original owner, Dominator Safes will supply a free replacement safe. Send them:
- your name, mailing address, email address and phone number;
- the tax invoice or receipt for the safe;
- a description of the fire, the safe's model and serial number, and a photo of the burned safe; and
- a copy of the fire department, insurance or police report.
Freight on the replacement safe is paid by you. If the same model is no longer made, a similar safe from the current range is supplied. The guarantee covers the safe, not its contents.
How to Make a Claim
- Standard Care (unregistered safes): contact us. As your authorised Dominator dealer we lodge the claim and arrange the next steps. Contact us with your proof of purchase and a description of the fault.
- Extended Care and Extra Care (registered safes): contact Dominator Safes customer support on 1300 366 462 or warranty@dominatorsafes.com.au with your purchase details and a description of the fault. They troubleshoot first and, if the safe needs assessment, arrange and pay for the return freight. We are always happy to help you through it.
- Repairs: where a repair is authorised, the safe is collected by an authorised courier or you are given another approved way to get it to the repair centre; freight to and from the repair centre is covered for an authorised repair. Keep the original packaging if you can - damage in transit from inadequate packaging is your responsibility.
Check your safe on delivery - report damage within 3 days
Inspect the safe as soon as it arrives. Transit damage must be reported within 3 days of receipt, or physical damage may not be covered. If the safe arrives faulty or damaged, take photos - photographic evidence is required before it is repaired or replaced.
Inspect the safe as soon as it arrives. Transit damage must be reported within 3 days of receipt, or physical damage may not be covered. If the safe arrives faulty or damaged, take photos - photographic evidence is required before it is repaired or replaced.
What the Warranty Does Not Cover
- Consumable parts such as batteries and protective coatings that wear over time, unless they fail because of a defect
- Cosmetic damage to boxes, packaging or exterior surfaces, including in transit
- Damage from accident, abuse, misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or another external cause (fire damage is covered only by the after-fire guarantee above)
- Damage from use with another product, or from operating the safe outside its published guidelines
- Service, upgrades or modifications by anyone who is not authorised by Dominator Safes
- Normal wear and tear and normal ageing, including the cost of replacing worn consumable parts
- Safes with a removed or defaced serial number, stolen safes, and claims without proof of purchase
The contents of your safe are not covered
The warranty does not cover loss of, or damage to, anything stored in the safe - cash, valuables, documents or data on any media - however it happens, nor loss of use or any indirect loss. Liability is limited to the purchase price of the safe or a like replacement. Insure your valuables separately, and check your insurer's requirements against the safe's cash rating.
The warranty does not cover loss of, or damage to, anything stored in the safe - cash, valuables, documents or data on any media - however it happens, nor loss of use or any indirect loss. Liability is limited to the purchase price of the safe or a like replacement. Insure your valuables separately, and check your insurer's requirements against the safe's cash rating.
Important Notes
Power for Life - free batteries (HS and DS Series)
Batteries are not covered by the warranty, but registered HS and DS Series safes with an electronic lock qualify for free replacement batteries for life through Power for Life: register, receive a claim voucher every 12 months and collect your battery from a participating dealer.
Batteries are not covered by the warranty, but registered HS and DS Series safes with an electronic lock qualify for free replacement batteries for life through Power for Life: register, receive a claim voucher every 12 months and collect your battery from a participating dealer.
Your Rights Under the Australian Consumer Law
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The Dominator Safes warranty is in addition to these rights.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The Dominator Safes warranty is in addition to these rights.
Delivery and Installation
How delivery and installation are priced
Current rates and service areas are on our Delivery and Installation page, or pick your safe up free from our Burleigh Heads showroom. When we quote from photos or a description, we assume the site is flat, level and easy to reach - no stairs, steep driveways or tight access. If the site turns out to be different, or extra labour, equipment or a return visit is needed, additional charges may apply. Read more about having your safe installed.
Current rates and service areas are on our Delivery and Installation page, or pick your safe up free from our Burleigh Heads showroom. When we quote from photos or a description, we assume the site is flat, level and easy to reach - no stairs, steep driveways or tight access. If the site turns out to be different, or extra labour, equipment or a return visit is needed, additional charges may apply. Read more about having your safe installed.
Product Videos
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Dominator Safes HS Series safes model overview
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Tecnosicurezza (Tecno) safe lock battery change demonstration
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Custom Field
Availability Burleigh Showroom Display
Colour/Finish Black
Features Internal Light
Features Combination Dial (special order)
Features Key Unlock (special order)
Fire Rating 30 minutes
Relockers Mechanical
Cash Rating $40,000
Availability Usually in Stock
Features Torch & Drill Resistant
