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Appendix
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require-
ments adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).
The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things,
a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be
provided to your local telephone company upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and
the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical
requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular
jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting
to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the
user’s manual.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you
may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called.
The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the
US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all
areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please
contact your local telephone company.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired
alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection
of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack
until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can
only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures,
follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone
company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice
is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given
the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required
to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone
company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures
that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company
is required to notify you if such changes are planned.