Installation, Safety guidelines – GAI-Tronics 293-700 VoIP Telephone User Manual
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Installation
General Information
WARNING
This product can contain hazardous voltages. Always remove power to this
station and any associated equipment before beginning any installation.
CAUTION
Do not install this equipment in areas other than those indicated on the
approval listing in the Specification section of this manual. Such installation may cause a safety
hazard and consequent injury or property damage.
Install equipment without modification and according to all applicable local and national electrical codes.
Consult the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Canadian Standards Association (CSA 22.1), and local
codes for specific requirements regarding your installation. Class 2 circuit wiring must be performed in
accordance with NEC 725.55.
Safety Guidelines
When installing any GAI-Tronics equipment, please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the
safety of all personnel:
• Do not install wiring during a lightning storm.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Your VoIP telephone may have an earth ground terminal
provision. If so, ensure that it is connected to ground in accordance with all local safety regulations
and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Grounding has to be ensured for safe and stable
communications. Do not use long and coiled ground wires. Trim ground wires to the required
length. Use a star configuration whenever possible. Please note proper grounding does not eliminate
the need for lightning protection for the telephone or the telephone system.
• Do not install jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
Station Placement
To prevent feedback problems in the system, volume settings, and station placement must be taken into
consideration. Unpleasant feedback problems can be reduced by:
• Pointing the telephone away from other telephones located nearby
• Reducing volume levels
Tamper-Resistant Hardware
All of the telephones described in this manual are vandal resistant. The front panel for each telephone
covered in this manual is attached to its enclosure with tamper-resistant screws. A GAI-Tronics Model
233-001 Tamper-Resistant Screwdriver (sold separately) is recommended for installing the tamper-
resistant screws.