IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONWARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Followall instructions carefully.Please read the following information carefully and thoroughly before installing the unit:n Take exceptional care during the installation and removal of the unit.n Use the power adapter supplied with the unit to ensure compliance with national safetystandards.n Disconnect the power adapter before moving the unit. Power can only be disconnectedfrom the unit by removing the power adapter from the unit or from the socket outlet.n There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the unit. If there is aphysical problem with the unit that cannot be solved with problem solving actions in thisguide, contact the 3Com reseller from whom the equipment was purchased.n If the units are stackable, only stack similar units.Additional SafetyInformationn Only connect apparatus complying with the relevant interface requirements to the ports onthis unit.n Retain this user’s guide for later use and pass it on in the event of change of ownership ofthe unit.n Protect the unit from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power by fittingan in-line surge suppressor or uninterruptable power supply. Products manufactured by usare safe and without risk provided they are installed, used and maintained in good workingorder in accordance with our instructions and recommendations.n If any of the following conditions occur, isolate the electricity supply and refer to your 3Comreseller.n If the case or cover is not correctly fitted or if it is damaged.n If the unit begins to make an odd noise, smell or smoke.n If the unit shows signs of a distinct change in performance.n Never install telephone wires during a lightning storm, or install telephone connectionsockets in wet locations, unless the socket is specifically designed for wet locations.n Do not touch uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has beendisconnected at the network interface. Always exercise caution when installing or modifyingtelephone lines.n Do not use a telephone, which is connected to the unit, to report a gas leak in the vicinity ofthe leak.n Do not spill food or liquids on the unit. If the unit gets wet, isolate the electrical supply andcontact your 3Com reseller.n Do not push any objects into the openings of the unit. Doing so can cause fire or electricshock by shorting out internal components.n Only equipment approved for use by your telephone company can be connected to thetelephone port.n Avoid using a telephone, which is connected to the unit (other than a cordless type), duringan electrical storm.n Equipment connected to the telephone port must be located in the same building as theunit.