Regulatory Compliance Statements xiTelecommunications per DOC notice(for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means thatthe equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, andsafety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate tothe users’ satisfaction.Before installing this equipment, users should make sure that it is permissible to beconnected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipmentmust also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, theinside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended bymeans of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware thatcompliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in somesituations.Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenancefacility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to thisequipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications companycause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.Users should make sure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connectionsof 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.To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to makeelectrical ground connections by yourself. Contact the appropriate inspectionauthority or an electrician, as appropriate.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device providesan indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to atelephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination ofdevices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer EquivalenceNumbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.