Operator Manual

Answering a Subscriber Call

When a subscriber rings, their Line Drop will fall. Choose an open circuit and connect the Answer plug to the subscriber Line Jack. The Line Drop will automatically reset when a circuit is plugged-in. Push the Listen switch to the Listen position. Ask the subscriber how you may help.

When the subscriber indicates the party to which they desire a connection, connect the Call plug to the desired subscriber Line Jack and ring the called subscriber by holding the Ring switch in the Ring position (down) and crank the magneto. When the called party responds, you may pull the Listen switch back to the off position and work on other calls.

Finishing Calls

When either the Answer or Called subscriber of a connect circuit cranks their magneto, the associated Ring-off Drop will fall. You may check with the subscriber to see if they need further assistance and/or disconnect the Lines from the Circuit, releasing the circuit for a new call.

The Ring-off drops must be manually reset.

Initiating a Call

To contact a subscriber, connect a free circuit Answer plug to the desired subscriber Line Jack and ring the subscriber by holding the Ring Switch in the Ring-back position (push) and crank the magneto. When the subscriber responds, procede as needed.