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©AMERIPHONE products are manufactured by Walker,
a Division of Plantronics, Inc.
12082 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841
(800) 874-3005 VOICE • (800) 772-2889 TTY/TDD
(714) 897-4703 FAX
email: ameriphonecs@plantronics.com
website: www.ameriphone.com
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E N ® G L I S CALL ALERT H MODEL CA-100 & CA-200 Users’ Guide CA100/200 M03398 A 6/03 ∆
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Table Of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .1 Operating Instructions . . . . . .7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .13 Regulatory Compliance . . . .14 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Your Satisfaction . . . . . . . . .23
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E Important Safety Instructions N G L When using your CA-100/200 Call Alert, basic I safety precautions should always be followed to S reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and persons H including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instruction marked on the CA-100/200 Call Alert. 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 w
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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
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E dangerous voltage points or short out N parts that could result in a risk of fire G L or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of I any kind on the product. S 13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do H 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 un
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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 un
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E may explode. Check with local codes N for possible special disposal instructions. G L I ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES FOR S CANADIAN USERS H 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 t
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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 maintena
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E Operating Instructions N G L Thank you for selecting this I product from Ameriphone. S H Your Call Alert is manufactured to exact performance, durability and quality standards to provide you years of convenient and trouble free service. Please read this guide before connecting or using your Call Alert and retain this guide for future reference. 7
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CA-200 ONLY The Call Alert CA-200 comes as a Master Unit and a Remote Unit (each sold separately). The Master Unit must be connected to a phone line. When the phone rings, the Master Unit will flash a connected lamp to let you know that your phone is ringing; at the same time it sends out a carrier signal (through the electrical wiring in your home) to the Remote Unit. The Remote Unit picks up the carrier signal and flashes its connected lamp. The Master Unit can operate and function with a Ma
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E Installation N G L CA-100 or CA-200M - MASTER UNIT I 1. A lamp is required to be S H connected to the Call Alert as a signaler. Use a light bulb that is 300 watts or less. Before connecting the lamp to the Call Alert, turn the lamp on. 2. Unplug the lamp from the wall outlet, and plug the lamp into the Call Alert. 9
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3. Plug the T-adapter into the wall phone outlet and plug the phone cord of the Call Alert into one of the adapter outlets. Then plug the cord of your telephone into the other outlet. 4. Use the switch on the top of the Call Alert to operate your lamp. The lamp will flash whenever your telephone rings whether the switch is in the On or Off position. 10
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E CA-200RX - REMOTE UNIT N G L 1. A lamp is required to be I connected to the Call Alert S H as a signaler. Use a light bulb that is 300 watts or less. Before connecting the lamp to the Call Alert, turn the lamp on. 2. Unplug the lamp from the wall outlet, and plug the lamp into the Call Alert 200-RX unit. 11
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3. Use the switch at the top of the Call Alert to operate your lamp. The lamp will flash whenever your telephone rings whether the switch is in the On or Off position. 12
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E Specifications N G L MASTER UNIT I S Maximum Load: 300 watts @ 110 VAC H Max. loop length: 1400 ohms Ringing Voltages: 53-120 RMS On-Hook Leakage current: 5 micro-amps max. @ 53 volts Tip & Ring DC Voltage: 53 volts max. Operating Temperature: 40˚ to 100˚F Output carrier signal frequency: 100 KHz (other frequencies available from factory). REMOTE UNIT Maximum load: 300 watts @ 110 VAC Operating Temperature: 40˚ to 100˚F Output carrier signal frequency: 100 KHz (other frequencies available fro
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Regulatory Compliance CA-100 & CA-200 MASTER UNIT ONLY Part 68 of FCC Rules Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the ap
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E installation instructions for details. The REN is N used to determine the number of devices that may G be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs L on a telephone line may result in the devices not I S ringing in response to an incoming call. In most H but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (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. For products approved after Jul
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telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this p
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E This telephone equipment is not intended to be N repaired and it contains no repairable parts. G Opening the equipment or any attempt to perform L repairs will void the warranty. For service or I S repairs, call 1-800-874-3005. H Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure th
