Applicable for Coin or Pay Phone Only

IMPORTANTELECTRICALCONSIDERATIONS

An applicable certification jacks Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) for the equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. [For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:3W4WI03BTL9035. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

If this equipment ModelTL9038 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not alter- nate or repair any parts of device except specified.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

The equipment is hearing aid compatible.

NOTICE: If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this [equipment ID] does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact (Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, New York 11788. Phone: 1-800-252-6123) for repair or warranty infor- mation. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from light- ning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.

To comply with state tariffs, the telephone company must be given notification prior to connection for customer-owned coin or credit card phone. In some states, the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission must give prior approval of connection.

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