Battery Installation and Replacement
The TM1602G Telephony Modem may optionally include a Lithium-Ion battery to
provide continued telephone service during power outages. The battery backup is
not intended to take the place of AC power.
Your cable company may include a backup battery with your Telephony Modem.
You can order batteries at http://www.arrismodemsite.com/
Note:
For safety and regulatory purposes, batteries are shipped outside of the
Telephony Modem and must be installed.
The TM1602G supports the following battery models:
•
Basic backup battery
— provides up to 6 hours (black) or 8 hours (green)
of backup time, depending on your Telephony Modem model and usage. It
may be green or black.
Basic Battery Installation and Replacement
•
Extended backup battery
— provides up to 12 hours of backup time, de-
pending on model and usage. It has a strap between the battery guides. It
may be light grey or black.
Extended Battery Installation and Replacement
•
Maximum backup battery
— provides up to 18 hours (6-cell) or 24 hours
(8-cell) of backup time, depending on model and usage. It replaces the bat-
tery door, and increases the height of the Telephony Modem by about 5/8
inch (16 mm).
Maximum Battery Installation and Replacement
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Basic Backup Battery
Extended Backup Battery
Maximum Backup Battery
