Matrix ETERNITY NE, System Manual

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Telecom Earth (Ground)
• Protect the system from extremely high voltage currents resulting from Lightning strikes by installing a
lightning protector on an outside (CO) line.
• The Earth (Ground) is the most important safety procedure to prevent electrical shocks and fires. It
protects from lightning strikes, electrical transients, static discharges, electromagnetic interference and
electrical hazards.
• Two types of earthing can be done.
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Electrical earthing for the safety of system from mains.
• Telecom earthing provides protection from surges from telephone lines.
Shock and Fire Hazard
• Always wear a properly earthed, electrostatic discharge preventive wrist strap/belt while handling the
system and its components to prevent damage to the system and harm to yourself.
• Do not open the system in power ON condition, to avoid shock hazards.
• The ventilation openings on the sides of the product’s enclosure must not be blocked or covered to prevent
overheating.
• Never insert or push objects of any kind into this product through the openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts which may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
• This product is equipped with a plug having a third (ground) pin, which fits only into a grounding-type
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, ask an electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a storm, to prevent electric shock from
lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak so as to prevent the risk of fire.
External Devices
• When you connect external devices like a door phone or a door lock release, telephone instruments,
cables, connectors, etc., ensure that they are of standard make and good quality, so that the functioning of
the system is not affected.
• Matrix does not guarantee the performance of external devices that are not supplied by it.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Switch off power supply, and unplug the product from the power outlet before you clean.