how to open a Major 15 minute delay safe

[Bud49]

I need someone to remind me how to open a Major 15 minute time delay safe. I know about "winding" it for the 15 minute time delay, but don't know where to set dial after that operation?

[Squelchtone]

[thread has been moved from Beginner Lock Picking Questions to This Old Safe]

If you could possibly post a photo of the safe and close up of the dial it would help us in answering your question.

Is this a mechanical dial that you spin back and fourth or is it a digital keypad? Are you saying you forgot the combination or just the procedure?

Thanks
Squelchtone

[Bud49]

Hi Squelchtone,
Thank you for responding to my inquiry. The Major time delay safe in question is from the 1980-1990 era and was made by Major Safe Company. It was used by a major retail grocery chain in So Cal for use in the top compartment of a three door Major safe used by the company. The company is no longer in existence and I have one of these safes. I remember having to "wind the time delay safe" and then waiting the required 15 min-then accessing it. I do not remember if there was a combination and/or how to properly operate it. It is currently locked shut. I'll try to take a picture of it and upload it to this site. Thanks for your help and time.

[averagejoe]

Most time delay units I have seen required you to spin the dial to wind it and enter the combination then wait the delay then turn the dial to open the lock as your normally would.