GAI-Tronics 495-001 Mine Dial / Page Phone Interface Cabinet - Manual (Page 15)

Pub. 42004-198D
Model 495-001 Mine Dial/Page Phone Interface Cabinet Page: 15 of 22
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Operation
Answer Incoming Calls at a Mine Dial/Page Phone Station
1. Wait until the “birdie” call stops and allow calling party sufficient time to announce the desired
person’s name.
2. Lift handset from the cradle and depress the handset pressbar. Reply to calling party. Do not release
pressbar at any time during conversation or conversation will be terminated.
3. Release pressbar to terminate call. Return handset to cradle.
Initiating Calls at a Mine Dial/Page Phone Station
To call another Mine Dial/Phone station:
1. Depress the handset pressbar and listen for dial tone; hold.
2. Dial desired telephone number.
3. Wait until the “birdie” signal stops, then page desired person(s).
4. If no answer after approximately 30 seconds, terminate call (called person’s telephone connection
returns to ready condition after approximately 30 seconds).
5. Release handset pressbar to terminate call.
Merge Mode Operation: The Mine Dial/Phone system automatically transfers to this mode in the event of
switchboard failure.
1. Depress and hold handset pressbar - no dial tone will be heard.
2. Push and hold E MERGENCY P AGE button.
3. Page desired person(s).
4. Release the button and wait for an answer. N OTE : Conversations are not private; any number of
persons can use the party line simultaneously in the same conversation.
5. Release handset pressbar to terminate call.