the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you dis- connect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.
1.3 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equip- ment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration num- ber. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicat- ing that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
This Declaration of Conformity means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety require- ments. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the com- pany's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above condition may not prevent degradation of service in some situa- tions. Repairs to some certified equipment should be made by an autho- rized maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunc- tions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own pro- tection that the ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, are connected together. This protection may be particularly important in rural areas.
1.4 CE NOTICE
This equipment conforms to the requirements of Council Directive 1999/ 5/EC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and the mutual rec- ognition of their conformity.
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