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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or in cluded in the manual.
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where persons will walk on
the power cord.
4. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified se rvice personnel.
5. General purpose cables are used with this product for connection to the network. Special cables, which may
be required by the regulatory inspection authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the
customer. Use a UL Listed, CSA certified, minimum No. 24 AWG line cord for connection to the Digital
Subscriber Line (DSL) network.
6. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety Standards and
regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate
regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
7. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grou nds of two or more buildings. If
products installed in separate buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous
condition. Consult a qualified electrical consultant to dete rmine whether or not this phenomenon exists and,
if necessary, implement corrective action prior to interconnecting the products.
8. Input power to this product must be provided by one of the following: (1) a UL Listed/CSA cer tified power
source with a Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) output for use in North America, or (2) a certified
transformer, with a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) output having a maximum of 240 VA available, for use
in the country of installation.
9. In addition, since the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circu its, take the following
precautions:
— 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 lin e has been
disconnected at the network interface.
— Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
— Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical stor m. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
— Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of th e leak.

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