Talkaphone EC-2 Emergency Phone Consolidator - Manual (Page 2)

Getting Started
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I. Getting Started
A. Introduction
The EC-2 allows two Talk-A-Phone Emergency Phones to be connected on one
common phone line without reduction in volume so that they can
independently call, or receive calls from any standard touch-tone phone.
This manual will guide you through the installation of this unit and provide
comprehensive operating instructions. Please read this manual COMPLETELY
before installing the unit. Once you have installed it and are familiar with its
operation, store this manual in an accessible location for future reference.
B. What Is In The Box
• One 2 Phone Consolidator
• One Power Supply
• One Instruction Manual
You should inspect your Consolidator when you open the box for possible
damage in shipment. If it is damaged, or any of the components are missing,
contact your Talk-A-Phone Co. distributor immediately. Do not discard any
hardware or packing material before you are certain you have all the items
listed above, and the unit is installed and functioning correctly.
C. Technical Requirements
When connecting Emergency Phone to an EC-2, we strongly recommend
twisted, shielded pairs with the shield connected only at the EC-2 end. The
resistance on the line is not to exceed 25 Ohms. The following chart shows
distances and recommended wire gauges:
Distance from EC-2 to
Emergency/Information Telephone
Recommended
Wire Gauge
0 - 500 feet 24 G
501 - 750 feet 22 G
751 - 1,000 feet 20 G
1,001 - 1,800 feet 18 G
1,801 - 3,000 feet 16 G