When using your telephone equipment, always follow
basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Read and understand all instructions. Observe all
warnings and other markings on the product.
2. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones
except cordless models. There may be a slight
chance of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use a telephone near a gas leak. If you
suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use
a telephone away from the area where gas is leaking.
4. Do not use this product near water, or when you
are wet. For example, do not use it in a wet base-
ment or shower, or next to a swimming pool, bath-
tub, kitchen sink or laundry tub. Do not use liquids
or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product
comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any line
or power cord immediately. Do not plug the
product back in until it has dried thoroughly.
5. Install this product in a protected location where
no one can trip over any line or power cord.
Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
6. If this product does not operate normally, read
“In Case of Difficulty” section. If you cannot
resolve the problem, or if the product is damaged,
refer to the Ameriphone Warranty. Do not open this
productexcept as may be directed in this owner’s
manual. Opening this product or reassembling it
incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltage
or other risks. Opening this product automatically
voids the warranty.
7. If this product uses batteries as power back-up
during power outages, replace batteries only as
described in this owner’s manual. Do not burn or
puncture used batteries — they contain caustic
chemicals.
8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled on the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions because improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
further damage.
E. If the product has been dropped or appears
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
9. If this product has a polarized plug with one wide
prong, it may not fit in non-polarized outlets. Do
not defeat the purpose of these plugs. If they do
not fit in your outlet, the outlet should be replaced
by an electrician.
NOTICE:The Canadian Depar tment of
Communications label identifies certified equipment.
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 the 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 accept-
able method of connection. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situ-
ations. Repairs to certified equipment should be
made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facili-
ty designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alter-
ation made by the user to this equipment, or equip-
ment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect
the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the
electrical ground connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe sys-
tem, if present, are connected together. This precau-
tion may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION:Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspection authority, or electri-
cian, as soon as possible.
NOTICE: 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 sum of the load numbers of all devices does not
exceed 100.
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