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Safety Regulations
AXXESS® ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE – January 2004
Safety Regulations

Important Safety Instructions

The following safety information is reprinted from UL 1459. When using your telephone
equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, in a wet basement).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
protect it from overheating; these openings must not be blocked or covered. This prod-
uct should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated in the
manual. If you are not sure of the type of power source to your building, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electri-
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding
type plug.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the
cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
10. Do not use an extension cord with this product’s AC power cord. The AC outlet for this
product should not be used for any other electrical equipment.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
CAUTION
The “NRTL/C” indicator adjacent to the CSA mark on the product label signifies that the
Axxess® System has been evaluated to the applicable ANSI/UL and CSA Standards for use
in both the United States and Canada. NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory)
is a designation granted by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration
(OSHA) to laboratories which have been accredited to certify products to U.S. Standards.
Before installation, also check the local electrical codes for important information concern-
ing the installation of telephone and electronic equipment.