Lucent Technologies Spirit 308/616 Communications System Customer Installation Instructions

Lucent Technologies
Bell Labs Innovations
SPIRIT
®
Communications System
Model 308/616
Customer Installation Instructions
999-500-226
105772578
Issue 4
June 1989 

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INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
FCC REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THIS EQUIPMENT
NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules require that you be notified of the following:
FCC (Part 15)
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions in the installation, administration and user manuals
may cause interference to radio and television communications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction2
Overview of System2
Step 1 Plan Your System3
Step 2 Check Outlet Grounding3
Step 3 Mount Controller4
Mount Controller on Wall4
Test the Incoming Telephone Lines5
Connect Telephone Lines to Controller5
Step 4 Wiring Runs6
Business (4-pair) Wiring7
Mount Jack Panel Boxes8
Run Cable to All Telephone Locations9
Install Modular Connecting Blocks10
Using Customer Convenience Wiring12
Install Plugs12
Install Wire Junctions12
Secure Telephone Wire12
Install Modular Connecting...

Introduction
This instruction manual will show you how to install your SPIRIT Communications
System. Please read the instructions carefully before beginning installation.
Overview of System
What You Should Find in the Boxes
With the Controller:
controller
three 7’ line cords
system directory label
cord labels
Administration Manual
Customer Installation Instructions
With the Sets:
telephone set
14’ telephone cord
designation labels/plastic strips
User Manual
Reference Card
If your network interface jack...

Step 1 Plan Your System
Draw a floor plan of your business, showing the location of the network interface jacks,
where your local telephone lines come into the building. You will want to install your
controller close to these jacks.
Show on the floor plan the location of each telephone in your system. Also show the
distances of the cable run from the controller to each telephone location.
Below is a sample floor plan to guide you in making your floor plan.
NOTE: If you need to install SPIRIT...

Step 3 Mount Controller
n Mount Controller  on Wall
Choose a location within five feet of the network interface jacks, where the local
telephone company lines enter the building, and near an AC outlet that is not controlled
by a switch. Be sure the controller is in a well-ventilated area with a temperature range
of 40°F to 100°F, and free of excess dust. The controller should be mounted a minimum
of two feet from the floor with the modular connecting blocks positioned at the bottom.
Make a template like...

n Test the Incoming Telephone Lines.
TEST: If you have a standard telephone with a modular cord, plug it into each jack of the
network interface, or incoming telephone lines. If these jacks do not work you will
require service by your local telephone company.
When the telephone lines were installed, the phone number should have been marked on
the network interface jack. If that was not done, write the telephone number on the jack.
You may require help from your local telephone company to decide which...

Step 4 Wiring Runs
You may choose to wire your SPIRIT Communications System using 4-pair “business”
wiring materials or 2-pair “customer convenience” wiring materials. While the materials
are somewhat different, the procedure for labeling the wiring run is the same.
Each “run” from the controller to a telephone set location should be numbered and
labeled. Materials for labeling the telephone cords are included with the controller.
Do not skip this important step.
If you choose to use the 4-pair...

Step 4A Business (4-pair) Wiring
You may choose to wire your business with 4-pair “business” wiring to be ready for
future communications systems.
You will need the following materials:
q screwdriver (flathead)
q scissors
q drill and bits appropriate for your walls
q You will also need the following kits, available from your AT&T representative.
WIRING  INSTALLATION  KIT
Wiring run labels
Jack panel box
(Number required depends on
number of telephones. You will
need one jack panel box per six...