1. Nhanganyaya
This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and effective use of your PEGATRON PB018A2 Cable Modem Battery. This battery is designed to provide backup power for the foni service functionality of compatible cable modems during power outages. It is an upgrade from the PB013 model and is compatible with Docsis 2.0, Docsis 3.0, and Docsis 3.1 Gateway Cable Modems, including specific models like DPC3939, DPC3941T, DPQ3925, and DPQ3212.
Important Note: This battery is intended to support the phone service part of your modem only. It does not provide backup power for internet connectivity during a power outage.
2. Safety Information
- Usabvisa, kuvhura, kana kupwanya paki yebhatiri.
- Usaisa bhatiri pakupisa kana moto. Dzivisa kuchengetedza muchiedza chezuva chakananga.
- Do not short-circuit the battery pack. Do not store battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal objects.
- Usabvise bhatiri paki kubva pakurongedzerwa kwayo kwepakutanga kusvika yadiwa kuti ishandiswe.
- Usaisa mabhatiri packs kune mechanical shock.
- Kana bhatiri richidonha, usabvumira mvura kuti isanganise neganda kana maziso. Kana kubatwa kwaitwa, geza nzvimbo yakakanganisika nemvura yakawanda uye tsvaga mazano kuna chiremba.
- Usashandise chero charger kunze kweiyo yakanyatso kupihwa kuti ushandiswe nemidziyo.
- Tarisa kuwedzera (+) uye minus (-) mamaki pabhatiri nemidziyo uye uone kushandiswa kwakakodzera.
- Chengetedza bhatiri paki kure nevana.
- Tsvaka rubatsiro rwezvechiremba nekukurumidza kana sero kana bhatiri rakamedzwa.
- Consult your modem's manual for specific battery compartment instructions.
3. Package Zviri mukati
Ona kuti pasuru yako ine zvinhu zvinotevera:
- 1 x PEGATRON PB018A2 Cable Modem Battery
- Ichi Chinyorwa Chekushandisa
4. Setup uye Kuiswa
Follow these steps to install the battery into your compatible cable modem:
- Identify the Battery Compartment: Locate the battery compartment on your cable modem. This is typically on the back or bottom of the device. Refer to your modem's specific user manual if you have difficulty locating it.
- Vhura Chikamu: Carefully open the battery compartment cover. This may involve sliding a latch or removing screws.
- Isa Bhatiri: Align the PEGATRON PB018A2 battery with the compartment, ensuring the connectors match the modem's terminals. Gently push the battery into place until it is securely seated.

Mufananidzo 1: Rutivi view of the battery, highlighting the connector pins for proper insertion.
- Vhara Mupanda: Tsiva chivharo chebhatiri uye chengetedza.
- Kutanga kuchaja: After installation, the battery will begin to charge. It may take up to 5 mazuva for the battery to fully charge and assume its full backup power capacity. During this period, the modem's battery indicator light may show a charging status.

Mufananidzo 2: Pamusoro view of the PEGATRON PB018A2 battery, showing model number and specifications.
5. Operating Instructions
Once installed and fully charged, the PEGATRON PB018A2 battery operates automatically:
- Normal Operation: When your modem is connected to AC power, the battery remains in standby mode, continuously charging to maintain full capacity.
- Simba Outage: Pakaitika simba outage, the battery will automatically provide power to your cable modem's phone service functionality. This allows you to continue making and receiving calls through your landline phone service for approximately 8 hours, depending on usage and modem model.
- Kudzoreredza Simba: When AC power is restored, the modem will switch back to wall power, and the battery will automatically begin recharging.
6. Kuchengeta
- Hupenyu hwebhatiri: The typical lifespan of a Lithium-Ion battery is several years. However, performance may degrade over time.
- Kutsiva: If you notice a significant reduction in backup time or if the battery indicator on your modem suggests a fault, it may be time to replace the battery.
- Kuchengeta: If storing the battery for an extended period, ensure it is partially charged (around 50%) and stored in a cool, dry place within the recommended temperature range (-20°C to 60°C).
- Kurasa: Dispose of old batteries responsibly according to local regulations for Lithium-Ion batteries. Do not dispose of in household waste.
7. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
| Dambudziko | Zvinogona Kukonzera | Solution |
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| Battery not charging or modem not recognizing battery. |
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| No phone service during a power outage. |
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| Battery causes interference or cuts Wi-Fi signal. |
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8. Zvinotsanangurwa
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Number | PB018A2 (Upgrade from PB013) |
| Bhatiri Type | Lithium-ion |
| Capacity | 3000mAh |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C kusvika 65°C (-4°F kusvika 149°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C kusvika 60°C (-4°F kusvika 140°F) |
| Inoenderana Modem | DPC3939, DPC3941T, DPQ3925, DPQ3212 (Docsis 2.0, 3.0, 3.1 Gateway Cable Modems) |
| Estimated Backup Time | Up to 8 hours (for phone service only) |
| Mugadziri | PEGATRON |
9. Warranty uye Tsigiro
Kuti uwane ruzivo rwewaranti uye rutsigiro rwehunyanzvi, ndapota tarisa kune zvinyorwa zvakapihwa nekutenga kwako kana kubata mutengesi zvakananga. Chengetedza humbowo hwako hwekutenga kune chero vimbiso yewaranti.
For specific questions regarding your cable modem's functionality or compatibility, please contact your internet service provider (e.g., Comcast Xfinity).





