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8. THUNDERSTORMS
The telephone, in common with household electrical appliances, can be a source
of electric and acoustic shock during thunderstorms. The possibility of a tele-
phone user experiencing a shock is minimal. Nevertheless, customers should be
aware of some simple precautions to follow during thunderstorms :
* Use your telephone only for calls of the utmost urgency. Keep these calls brief.
* Whilst using your telephone keep clear of electrical appliances and metal
fixtures such as : stoves, air conditioners, refrigerators, window frames and
sinks.
