Audiovox DST 961 - Manual (Page 4)

service In some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated
by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by a user to this equipment, or equip­
ment malfunctions, may give the telephone
communications company cause to request
( ser to disconnect the equipment.
User should ensure for their own protec­
tion, that the electrical ground connections
of the power utility, telephone lines and in­
ternal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may
be particularly important in rural areas.
CautionI User should not attempt to make
such cci'..nections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each tenninaU device
provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be con­
nected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist
of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of
the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5.0000.
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and Instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean­
ers or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth
for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base­
ment, or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable
'art, stand, or table. The telephone may
II, causing serious damage to the tel­
ephone.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventila­
tion, to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on the bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar sOnace. This prod­
uct should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installa­
tion unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
marWng label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, con­
sult your dealer or local Power Company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where
the cord will be abused by persons walk­
ing on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and exten­
sion cords as this can result in the risk of
fire or electric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a risk of fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do