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be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the product. In some instances
you may need to provide these numbers to the telephone company.
the telephone line, and is useful for determining whether you have “overloaded” the
line. Installing several types of equipment on the same telephone line may result in
problems making and receiving telephone calls, especially ringing when your line is
called. The sum of all Ringer Equivalence Numbers of the equipment on your
telephone line should be less than five in order to assure proper service from the
telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on your line. If
any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately
remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network.
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment. In the event that terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company should notify the customer that service may be
stopped. However, where prior notice is impractical, the company may temporarily
cease service, providing that they:
Regulations Subpart E of Part 68.
the equipment. It is recommended that no other equipment, except for a regular
telephone, share the line with your product.
lines. Surge protectors can be purchased from your dealer or telephone and
electronic specialty stores.
dispatcher of your intentions. The dispatcher will give you further instructions on
how to actually test the emergency number.