Important Safety Instructions - Paradyne Hotwire 8777 Installation Instructions Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

8700-A2-GN10-40
1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or
included in the manual.
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these slots
and openings must not be blocked or covered.
3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product
where persons will walk on the power cord.
4. Do not attempt to install or service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other
risks. Refer all installation and servicing to qualified service personnel.
5. General purpose cables are provided with this product. Special cables, which
may be required by the regulatory inspection authority for the installation site,
are the responsibility of the customer.
6. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the
applicable Safety Standards and regulatory requirements of the country in
which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory
agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
7. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds
of two or more buildings. If products installed in separate buildings are
interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous condition.
Consult a qualified electrical consultant to determine whether or not this
phenomenon exists and, if necessary, implement corrective action prior to
interconnecting the products.
8. In addition, if the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits,
take the following precautions:
— 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 uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
— Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
— Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
— Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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UNITED STATES – EMI NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
March 2003
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