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Chapter 4 – Safety and Regulatory
Safety Notices and Warnings
Note to OEMs: The following safety statements may be used in the documentation of
your final product applications.
Telecom Safety Warning
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
1.
Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
2.
locations.
This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers.
3.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
4.
disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5.
Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical
6.
shock from lightning.
Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
7.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
8.
This product must be disconnected from its power source and telephone network interface
9.
when servicing.
Wireless Safety
General Safety
The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications.
"Fixed" means that the device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be
easily moved to another location. "Mobile" means that the device is designed to be used
in other than fixed locations.
Caution:
normally maintained between the transmitter's antenna and the body of
the user or nearby persons. The Modem is not designed for or intended
to be used in portable applications within 20 cm. (8 inches) of the body of
the user.
RF Interference Issues
It is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due
in particular to the possibility of radio frequency, RF, interference. Please follow the
safety advice given below carefully.
•
Switch OFF your wireless modem when in an aircraft. The use of cellular telephones in
an aircraft may endanger the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and
is illegal. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular
telephone services to the offender, or legal action or both.
•
Switch OFF your wireless modem when around gasoline or diesel-fuel pumps and
before filling your vehicle with fuel.
•
Switch OFF your wireless modem in hospitals and any other place where medical
equipment may be in use.
•
Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem GSM Hardware Guide for Developers
Compliance
Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) is
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