Important Safety Instructions - VTech SIP Series Quick Start Manual

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. This product should be installed by a qualified technician.
2. This product should only be connected to the host equipment and never directly
to the network such as Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) or Plain Old
Telephone Services (POTS).
3. Read and understand all instructions.
4. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
5. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.
7. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable
surfaces.
8. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the telephone base and handset are
provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
9. 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 power supplied at the premises,
consult your dealer or local power company.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where
the cord may be walked on.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the telephone
base or handset because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short
circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it
to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base station or
handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages
or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
13. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
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