VTech 5873, i5871 important safety instructions Hearing aid compatibility

FCC, ACTA and IC regulations

5.Hearing aid compatibility

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

6.Programming/testing of emergency numbers

If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:

a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn’t work. b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.

c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:

•You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.

•Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off-peak hours, such as in the early morning or late evening, when the emergency services tend to be less busy.

IC (Industry Canada)

This telephone is registered for use in Canada.

The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Notice:

This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

Notice:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminal allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

Before installing this equipment, user should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equip- ment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to requires the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution:

Users should not attempt to make sue connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your handset and base unit can communicate only over a certain distance – which will depend on the location of the base unit and handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office.

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