Equipment Attachment Limitations - Northern Telecom Meridian 1 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Equipment attachment limitations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements.
The FCC does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to the user's
satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, you should have permission to
connect to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. You must
use an acceptable method of connection to install the equipment.
Compliance with the preceding conditions might not prevent degradation of
service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by
Appendix B: Regulatory information Page 199 of 220
SHOCK!
To avoid electrical shock hazard to
personnel or equipment damage, observe
the following precautions when installing
telephone equipment:
• Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
• Never touch telephone wires that are not
insulated or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network
interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying the
telephone lines.
SHOCK!
Install an AC lightning surge arrestor in the
AC outlet that connects to the equipment.
Electrical surges, typically lightning transients,
are very destructive to terminal equipment
connected to AC power sources.
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