Before Installation; Precautions - Panasonic KX-TD500 Installation Manual

2.1 Before Installation

2.1 Before Installation

2.1.1 Precautions

Please read the following notes concerning installation and connection before installing the
system.
Safety Installation Instructions
When installing telephone wiring, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2.
Never install telephone ports in wet locations unless the port is specifically designed for wet
locations.
3.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
4.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Installation Precautions
Avoid installing in the following places. (Doing so may result in malfunction, noise, or
discoloration.)
1.
In direct sunlight and hot, cold, or humid places. (Temperature range: 0°C – 40°C / 32°F –
104°F)
2.
Sulfuric gases produced in areas where there are thermal springs, etc. may damage the
equipment or contacts.
3.
Places in which shocks or vibrations are frequent or strong.
4.
Dusty places, or places where water or oil may come into contact with the unit.
5.
Near high-frequency generating devices such as sewing machines or electric welders.
6.
On or near computers, telexes, or other office equipment, as well as microwave ovens or air
conditioners. (It is preferable not to install in the same room with the above equipment.)
7.
Install at least 1.8 m (6 feet) from radios and televisions. (both the main unit and proprietary
telephones)
8.
Do not obstruct area around the main unit (for reasons of maintenance and inspection — be
especially careful to allow space for cooling above and at the sides of the main unit).
Wiring Precautions
Be sure to follow these instructions when wiring the unit.
1.
Do not wire the telephone cable in parallel with an AC power source, computer, telex, etc.
If the cables are run near those wires, shield the cables with metal tubing or use shielded
cables and ground the shields.
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