Ameriphone CA-100, CA-200 User Manual

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a Division of Plantronics, Inc.
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CA100/200 M03398 A 6/03

CALL ALERT

MODEL CA-100 & CA-200

Users’ Guide

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .1

Operating Instructions . . . . . .7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .13

Regulatory Compliance . . . .14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Your Satisfaction . . . . . . . . .23

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Important Safety Instructions

When using your CA-100/200 Call Alert, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and persons
including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instruction
marked on the

CA-100/200 Call Alert

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3. Do not use this CA-100/200 Call Alert near
a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool or anywhere else there is water.

4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during a storm. There
may be a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.

5. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

6. Unplug the CA-100/200 Call Alert from the
wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the product.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Place this ringer on a stable surface.
Serious damage and/or injury may
result if the telephone falls.

8. Do not cover the slots and openings on this
product. It should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. It should not
be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.

9. Operate this product using the electrical
voltage as stated on the base unit or the
owner’s manual. If you are not sure of the
voltage in your home, consult your dealer or
local power company.

10. Do not place anything on the power cord.
Install the product where no one will step or
trip on the cord.

11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension
cords as this can increase the risk of fire
or electrical shock.

12. Never push any objects through the
slots in the product. They can touch

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dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire
or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.

13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do
not take this product apart. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the
product is subsequently used.

14. Unplug this product from the wall outlets
and refer servicing to the manufacturer
under the following conditions:

A.When the power supply cord or plug is

frayed or damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C.If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.
D.If the product does not operate

normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating

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instructions. Improper adjustment may
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to
normal operation.

E. If the ringer has been dropped or

the case has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

15. Never install telephone wiring during
a lightning storm.

16. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.

17. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the
network interface.

18. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.

19. Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They

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may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES FOR
CANADIAN USERS

The following items are included as part of the
CS-03 Requirements. The standard connecting
arrangement for the equipment is CA11A. This
product meets the applicable Industry Canada
technical specifications.

NOTICE: The Canadian Department of
Communications label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the
equipment meets certain telecommunications
network protective operational and safety
requirements. The Department does not
guarantee that the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment,
users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local

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telecommunications company. The equipment must
also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. In some cases, the company’s inside
wiring associated with a single line individual
service may be extended by means of a certified
connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The
customer should be aware that compliance with the
above conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations. Repairs to certified
equipment should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user
to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user disconnect the equipment.

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