Ameriphone HA40, HA30 User Manual

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©AMERIPHONE products are manufactured by Walker,
A Division of Plantronics, Inc.
12082 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841
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Telephone Handset Amplifier

Model HA-30/40

Users’ Guide

HA30/40 M52001 A 4/03

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Table Of Contents

Feature Identification . . . . . . . .1

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Boost Button (HA40 only) . . . . .4

Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Out of Warranty Service . . . . .13

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment,
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 telephone.

3. Do not use this telephone 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

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gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

6. Unplug this telephone from the wall
outlets before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners
on the telephone. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.

7. Place this telephone 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 telephone. This telephone
should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This
telephone should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.

9. Operate this telephone 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 telephone 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 telephone. They can touch
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 telephone.

13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not take this phone apart.

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Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the
appliance 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 telephone has been exposed

to rain or water.

D.If the telephone does not operate

normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment may require extensive
work by a qualified technician to
restore the telephone to normal
operation.

E. If the telephone has been dropped

or the case has been damaged.

F. If the telephone 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.

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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
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 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

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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.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make
such connections themselves, but should

contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The
Ringer Equivalent Number is an indication of
the maximum number of terminals allowed to
be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of
any combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer
Equivalent Number of all the devices not
exceed five.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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VOL

BOOST

TONE LO HI

Feature Identification

Volume
Control

Boost Button (HA-40 only)
Press and hold it down while the other
party is talking for extra
amplification and to cut off background
noise. Must release to talk.

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Tone
Selector
for clarity

Battery
Indicator

Power Requirements

The Handset Amplifier is powered by
a 9-volt battery (provided). Install a
9-volt battery in the battery
compartment before operation.

IMPORTANT:

Always disconnect HA 30/40 from the
telephone before replacing the battery!

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Installation:

1. Unplug the handset cord from your
telephone base. Insert this plug into
the jack at the front of the Handset
Amplifier.

2. Connect the Handset Amplifier to
your telephone base as shown.

3. Pick up the handset. If there is a dial
tone, you have installed the Handset
Amplifier correctly.

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