Nortel Networks BCM50 manual Important safety instructions, Installation

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Important safety instructions

The following safety instructions cover the installation and use of the Product. Read carefully and retain for future reference.

Installation

Warning: To avoid electrical shock hazard to personnel or equipment damage observe the following precautions when installing telephone equipment:

•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

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

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Use

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1Read and understand all instructions.

2Follow the instructions marked on the product.

3Unplug this product (or host equipment) from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6This product 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.

7Do 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.

8Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

9Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product, but have it sent to a qualified service person when some service or repair work is required.

BCM50 Installation and Maintenance Guide