Equipment Approval Information - GE 29582 User Manual

Equipment Approval Information
Yourtelephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public SwitchedTelephoneNetwork and
is in compliance with ports 15 and 68, FCCRulesand Regulationsand the TechnicalRequirementsfor
TelephoneTerminal Equipment publishedby ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
Onthe bottom of this equipment is a label indicating,among other information, the USnumber and
RingerEquivalenceNumber (REN} f or the equipment. Youmust, upon request, provide this information
to your telephone company.
The RENis useful in determining the number of devicesyou may connect to your telephone line and
still have all of these devicesring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all)areas,the
sum of the RENsof all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number
of devicesyou may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you shouldcontact your local
telephone company.
A plug andjack used to connect this equipment to the premiseswiring and telephone network must
comply with the applicable FCCPart 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designedto be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. Seeinstallation instructions for details.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided bythe telephone company.
• Party linesare subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone
equipment if you are on a party line. Checkwith your local telephone company.
• Notice must begiven to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone
from your line.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensurethe
installation of this product does not disableyour alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
USNumber is located on the cabinet bottom
RENnumber is located on the cabinet bottom
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Shouldyour equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,the
telephone company shall,where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service
may be required.Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such
action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such
temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)promptly notify you of such temporary
discontinuance;(2)afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3)inform you of your right to
bring a complaint to the Commissionpursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart Eof Part 68, FCCRules
and Regulations.
Thetelephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations
or procedures where such action is required inthe operation of its businessand not inconsistent with
FCCRulesand Regulations.If these changes are expectedto affect the use or performance of your
telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to
maintain uninterrupted service.