Canadian Equipment Limitations

Notice: The Canadian Industry and Science Canada label identifies certified equip- ment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, 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). Compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian main- tenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommu- nications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connec- tions of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe sys- tem, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Users should not attempt to make such connections them- selves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or an electrician, as appropriate.

The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combina- tion of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all devices does not exceed 100.