Guardian Telecom Inc.
Installation and Operation
Model
Government Certification
Attached to the telephone is a label for the Australian Communications Authority. This identifies equipment certifications indicating the
Before installing this telephone equipment, users should ensure it is permissible to connect the equipment to facilities of the local telecommunications company.
Equipment must be installed using acceptable connection methods. In some cases, the telephone users inside wiring, associated with a single line service, may be extended by a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that in some situations compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by a supplier designated authorized maintenance facility.
For their own protection users should ensure the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make ground connections, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician.
Notification to Telephone Company
Upon request, the customer must notify the telephone company of the particular line to which the connection will be made and provide the Australian Communications Authority registration number. The local telephone company may request disconnection of the telephone where alterations or malfunctions affect the telephone’s performance.
ACA Rules and Ringer Equivalence Number
This equipment complies with the regulation AS/ACIF S002:2001 Australian Standard Analogue internetworking and
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed three. To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
Service changes and Limitations
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 the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
This equipment can not be used on public coin telephone service as provided by your telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs (contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporate commission for information.)
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