Location And Connections; Choosing A Location - Brother IntelliFAX 1270E Owner's Manual

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Location and Connections

Caution
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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the
product against lightning storms.
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Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed
for a wet location.
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Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
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Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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For PLUG CABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the
equipment and should be easily accessible.

Choosing a Location

Place your fax machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is
free of vibration and shocks. Locate the fax machine near a telephone jack and a
standard, grounded power outlet.
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Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
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Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators.
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Do not expose the fax machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust.
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Do not connect your machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers. Disruption of power can wipe out information in the unit's
memory.
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Do not connect your machine to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large
appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
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Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.
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