Mechanical Installation & Cabling

MultiVOIP FXS User Guide

 

 

Introduction

When an MVPFXS-8/16/24 unit is to be installed into a rack, two able-bodied persons should participate. Please read the safety notices before beginning installation.

Safety Warnings

General Safety

This product must be disconnected from its power source and from the telephone network interface when servicing.

Lithium Battery Caution

A lithium battery on the voice/fax channel board provides backup power for the timekeeping capability. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years.

When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, the board must be sent back to Multi-Tech Systems for battery replacement.

Warning: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Ethernet (WAN) Ports Caution

Caution: The Ethernet ports (often labeled “WAN”) are not designed to be connected to a Public Telecommunication Network.

Safety Warnings Telecom

1.Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2.Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

3.This product is to be used with UL and UL listed computers.

4.Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

5.Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

6.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

7.Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.

8.To reduce the risk of fire, use only a UL-listed 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

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Multi-Tech Systems MVPFXS-8, MVPFXS-24, MVPFXS-16 Introduction, Safety Warnings, General Safety, Lithium Battery Caution