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US Regulations continued
In some states, customers are permitted to install their own jacks.
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The equipment may not be connected to a party line or coin /toll telephone line. Connection to
Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public ser-
vice commission or corporation commission for information).
It is no longer necessary to notify the Telephone Company of your system’s Registration
and REN numbers. However, you must provide this information to the telephone com-
pany if they request it.
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If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practi-
cal, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary.
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The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide
advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
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Do not attempt to repair this equipment yourself. If trouble is experienced with this equipment,
please refer to the repair and warranty information, noted below. If the equipment is causing harm
to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment
until the problem is resolved.
Signaling Method
: The equipment allows signaling in DTMF tones. It can complete calls to local and long
distance lines and can also complete long distance calls via computer phone systems such as MCI or
SPRINT. This equipment is capable of providing access to interstate providers of operator services
through the use of access codes. Modification of this equipment by call aggregators to block access
dialing codes is a violation of the Telephone Operator Consumers Act of 1990.
Ringer Equivalence Number
: The FCC Registration information on the product label, includes a Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) which is used to determine the number of devices you may connect to your
phone line. Please refer to the installation instructions with the KSU for more details.
Hearing Aids
: The telephone station sets are compatible with hearing aids equipped with an appropriate
telecoil and is compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Programming Emergency Numbers
: When programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls
to emergency numbers:
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Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for calling before hanging up.
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Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early mornings or late evenings.
Substitution of non-approved equipment will void the NORTEL warranty.
Address for warranty and repairs in the US
:
Nortel Networks
640 Massman Drive
Nashville TN 37210
For more information call 1-800-4NORTEL
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