FAQ — Casa Pacis
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Keys, Keyless Entry System, Safe Box
The house has a SCHLAGE keyless entry system both for the front door and the (right) garage door.* The buckle will normally turn freely. Upon entry of the correct code, it will engage with the dead bolt, which can then be turned to open (or close).
The code will be provided to our guests about ten days prior to arrival as part of the Arrival Information package. First push the upper ("Schlage") button; the number buttons will then be illuminated. Now enter the code and, within a few seconds, turn the knob counter-clock-wise to open the dead bolt.**
To lock, simply push the "Schlage" button and turn knob clockwise to re-engage the dead bolt and lock the door.
We recommend to our guests who are unfamiliar with such locks to test/learn the functioning of this lock once the door has first been opened, so you will then be at ease managing it during your stay at Casa Pacis. The code will remain the same during your entire stay. YOU SHOULD NEVER NEED TO USE THE SPARE KEY !!! (Opening the door keyless is much easier).
There is also a conventional key lock box, operable with the same code.*** It contains a mechanical door key which can be used in case the keyless entry system malfunctions.*****
The same code applies to the (right) garage,**** which is available to renters for equipment storage and to retrieve the "Gas Grill" (which may under no circumstance be used inside the garage).
We also provide a hotel-type safe box for our guests' convenience. The code will be communicated in the pre-arrival information package.
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Notes:
* There is a black plastic flap over it at the garage door, to keep rain water out.
** If a wrong code is entered several times within a minute or two, the system will freeze, and nothing will work for about 15 minutes.
*** Enter the code numbers by looking straight at the lock box, eyes level with the box (not looking from above).
**** The garage door requires turning the buckle cw to open the door and ccw to lock it.
***** Insert key, press down so it sinks into the knob by about 1/4 inch, then turn. To remove key line up directions of key with knob and reverse the steps.