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AUTO LINC UP
FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR
TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT
1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules
which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network
with standardized jacks. This equipment should not be used on party lines
or coin lines.
2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the
telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of
the problem can be determined and until the repair has been made. If this
is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.
3. If you have problems with your telephone equipment after installing this
device, disconnect this device from the line to see if it is causing the
problem If it is, contact your supplier or an authorized agent.
4. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and
procedures. If any such changes affect the compatibility or use of this
device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the
changes.
5. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is
connected to their lines, inform them of:
a. The telephone number that this unit is connected to.
b. The ringer equivalence number.
c. The USOC jack required: RJ-11C.
d. The FCC registration number.
Items (b) and (d) can be found on the unit’s FCC label. The ringer
equivalence number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be
connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all
devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are
attached, they may not ring properly.
6. In the event of an equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed
by your supplier or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users
requiring service to report the need for service to the supplier or to an
authorized agent.
