Brother FAX-1820C, Service Manual

Page: 5 / 13

iv
Caution
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge
protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning
storm
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Choosing a Location
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the
machine near a telephone wall jack and a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the
temperature remains between 50ºF and 95ºF (10ºC and 35ºC).
Caution
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.
Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
Do not connect your machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine's memory.
Do not connect your machine to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other
equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.