Precautions - Motorola SURFboard SBV5222 User Manual

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Precautions

Postpone digital voice modem installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
To avoid damaging the digital voice modem with static electricity:
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Always first connect the coaxial cable to the grounded cable TV wall outlet.
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Before you connect or disconnect the USB or Ethernet cable from your digital voice modem or PC, always
touch the coaxial cable connector on the digital voice modem to release any static charges.
To avoid damaging your digital voice modem or PC with static electricity:
Before you connect or
disconnect the USB or
Ethernet cable, touch the
coaxial cable connector on
the digital voice modem.
To prevent overheating the digital voice modem, do not block the ventilation holes.
Do not open the digital voice modem. Refer all service to your cable provider.
Wipe the digital voice modem with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray
cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.
Caution
Contact your cable provider before connecting your digital voice modem to your existing telephone wiring.
Do not connect the telephone wire to a traditional telephone (PSTN) service.
SBV5222 SURFboard® Digital Voice Modem
Installation Troubleshooting Glossary License
Always make the wall
connection first.
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