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The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices
that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line
may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but
not all, areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the
number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2002,
the REN is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (i.e., 03 is a REN
of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
If this VitalPoint Home Monitor causes harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone compa-
ny will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it’s necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations,
or procedures that could affect the operation of the VitalPoint Home Monitor. If this
happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to
make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs (U.S.). Contact the state
public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission
for information.
If installed in a home with specially wired alarm equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation of the VitalPoint Home Monitor does not
disable the alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult the telephone company or qualified installer.
Electrical safety advisory: Parties responsible for equipment requiring AC power
should consider including an advisory notice in their customer information suggest-
ing the customer use a surge arrestor. Telephone companies report that electrical
surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal
equipment connected to AC power sources. This has been identified as a major
nationwide problem.
