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Ad
ditional Inf
ormation
FCC Part 68
If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July
23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Commission (FCC). 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 provide 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
requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this product. It is designed to be commected 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 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 disabel 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,
following the instructions outlined under the Limited Warrantly.
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
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.
FCC and ACTA Regulations
