SoundStation2™ Administrator Guide - 36
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.’’
“NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence 
Number (REN) assigned to each relevant 
terminal device provides 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 Equivalence Numbers of 
all the devices does not exceed 5.’’
The term “IC:” before the certification/
registration number dignifies only that the 
Industry Canada technical specifications 
were met.
Exhibit J - Customer Information
This equipment complies with Part 68 
of the FCC rules and the requirements 
adopted by the ACTA.  On the exterior 
of the cabinet of this equipment is a label 
that contains, among other information, 
a product identier in the format US: 
2HWTF09BSOUNDS2.  If requested, this 
number must be provided to the telephone 
company.
•  FCC Registration Number:    US: 2HWTF09BSOUNDS2
•  Ringer Equivalence Number (REN):  0.9B
•  Facility Interface Code (FIC):    02LS2
•  Service Order Code (SOC):    6.0Y
•  USOC Jack Type:      RJ11C
A FCC compliant telephone cord and mod-
ular plug is provided with this equipment.  
This equipment is designed to be connect-
ed to the telephone network or premises 
wiring using a compatible modular jack 
that is Part 68 compliant.  See Installation 
Instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the quantity 
of devices that may be connected to the 
telephone line.  Excessive RENs on the 
telephone line may result in the devices 
not ringing in response to an incoming 
call.  Typically, the sum of RENs should 
not exceed ve (5.0).  To be certain of the 
number of devices that may be connected 
to a line (as determined by the total RENs) 
contact the local telephone company.
If this equipment SoundStation2™ causes 
harm to the telephone network, the tele-
phone company will notify you in advance 
that temporary discontinuance of service 
may be required.  But if advance notice 
isn’t practical, the telephone company will 
notify the customer as soon as possible.  
Also, you will be advised of your right 
to le a complaint with the FCC if you 
believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make chang-
es to its facilities, equipment, operations or 
procedures that could affect the operation 
of the equipment.  If this happens, the 
telephone company will provide advance 
notice so you can make the necessary 
modications to maintain uninterrupted 
service.