Equipment Approval Information-Usa - GE 22428 User Manual

EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION—USA
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and Technical Requirements
for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide
this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line
and still have all of devices ring when your number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum
of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the
number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact
your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect to this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the
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. See installation
instructions for details.
Notes
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by telephone company.
Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to own telephone
equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your telephone company.
Notices must be given 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, ensure
the installation alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
2 Rights of Telephone Company
Should your 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 circumstance 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 compliant to the Commission pursuant to procedures set
forth in Subpart E of part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and
not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to 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.
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