Fcc part 68 & acta – AT&T E1814B User Manual

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Appendix

FCC Part 68 & 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 iden-

tifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the

telephone network must comply with 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 local telephone company.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired

alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the con-

nection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have

questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone

company 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 proce-

dures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone

company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone

company 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 company is required to

inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone com-

pany may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures

that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company

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.
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emer-

gency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you

do store or test emergency numbers, please:

• Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
• Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

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