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Appendix
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical
requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments
(ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other
things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be
provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the
telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical
requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used
for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation
Instructions in the user’s manual.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you
may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called.
The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the
US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all
areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please
contact your telephone service provider.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired
alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection
of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable the alarm equipment, consult your telephone service
provider or a qualified installer.
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular
jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment
can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair
procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The
telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service.
If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You
will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone service
provider is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone service provider may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product.
The telephone service provider is required to notify you if such changes are
planned.
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid
compatible.
