Industry Canada Certification; Safety Precautions - Siemens Gigaset A18H User Manual

Appendix

Industry Canada Certification

Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies
certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain telecommu-
nications network, protective, operational and
safety requirements as prescribed in the appro-
priate Terminal Equipment Technical Require-
ments document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should
ensure that it is permissible to be connected to
the facilities of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coor-
dinated by a representative designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment, or equipment malfunc-
tions, may give the telecommunications com-
pany cause to request the user to disconnect
the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together.
This precaution may be particularly important
in rural areas
NOTE: Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electric inspection authority,
or electrician, as appropriate.
This product meets the applicable Industry
Canada technical specifications.
A copy of the supplier's Declaration of Conform-
ity (SDoC) is available at this Internet address:
http://www.gigaset.com/docs.
The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication
of the maximum number of devices allowed to
be connected to a telephone interface. The ter-
mination of an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the RENs of all
devices does not exceed five.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est con-
forme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Safety precautions

Before using your telephone equipment, basic
safety instructions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to persons.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone
jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for exam-
ple, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swim-
ming pool.
5. Place this product securely on a stable sur-
face. Serious damage and/or injury may result if
the unit falls.
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back
and bottom are provided for ventilation, to pro-
tect it from overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a place where proper ventilation
is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
AC line power to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Do not place objects on the power cord.
Install the unit where no one can step or trip on
the cord.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or elec-
tric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in the risk of fire or elec-
tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this
product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock or burns,
do not disassemble this product. Take it to a
qualified service center when service is
required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages, dangerous
electrical current or other risks. Incorrect reas-
sembly can cause electric shock when the appli-
ance is subsequently used.