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Additional Information
FCC, ACTA, and IC Regulations
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23,
2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with
Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted
by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required to
provide you with the following information.
1. Product identifier and REN information
The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an
identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This
information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For
equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the
phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately. For equipment approved after
that date, the product identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is
encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh
characters following the colon. For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ
would indicate an REN of 0.3. The REN is used to determine how many devices you
may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want
to contact your local telephone company for more information.
2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the
telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical require-
ments 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. This equip-
ment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or 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.
3. Repair instructions
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.
4. Rights of the telephone company
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company
may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is re-
quired 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,
