EMCS User Guide
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7. Precautions
Always follow basic safety precautions when using your telephone equipment to reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock, and injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions in the User Guide.
2. Read all warnings and follow all instructions.
CAUTION – Do not replace the batteries with alkaline batteries. Use only an
identical rechargeable battery or a battery recommended and supplied by the
manufacturer.
Unplug the battery if the mains power will be disconnected and the
system not used for long periods.
3. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
4. Do not use the telephone near water, a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool or in a wet basement.
5. Use only the type of power source supplied by the manufacturer or specified in these
instructions (must be current-limited to class 2). If you are not sure of the type of
substitute power supply, consult your dealer or the manufacturer.
6. Never spill liquid on the telephone equipment.
7. Do not disassemble this product unless qualified to do so. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause
electrical shock.
8. Do not overload outlets and extension cords if connecting the phone to AC power from
an outlet. Overloading the outlets can result in fire or electric shock.
9. Avoid using a telephone during a local thunderstorm due to the potential risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
10. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
11. Notify a building official if:
• Liquid has been spilled into the telephone equipment
• The telephone equipment has been exposed to rain or water
• The telephone equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance.
CAUTION – Always disconnect the battery, power supply and telephone lines from
the source before servicing this equipment
12. Save these instructions
Customer Care: Call 1-844-EMERCOM (1-844-363-7266) for assistance.