Installation guide

Installing the TelephonyModem 9
Wall-Mounting the TelephonyModem
Use this procedure to mount the TelephonyModem on a wall or other verti-
cal surface.
Note:For rack-mounting instructions, see ‘‘Rack-Mounting the Telephony
Modem’’onpage 11. Rack-mounting requires the optional rack-mounting
bracket kit.
Mounting Options
Forbest results, ARRIS recommends mounting the TelephonyModem to one
of the following surfaces:
•Plywood or studs, using wood screws.
•Drywall, using drywall anchors.
•Concrete, using concrete anchors.
The mounting surface must be flat and eventoavoid warping or damaging
the TelephonyModem enclosure when tightening the screws. Damage due
to improper installation is not coveredunder warranty.
Required Tools
and Materials
Forwall-mounted installations, makesure you have the following tools and
materials before proceeding:
•For mounting on drywall:
–Two 1/4 (6mm) drywall anchors (not included)
–Adrill with 1/4 (6mm) bit (not included)
•For mounting on plywood or studs:
–Two #6x1.5 (38.1 mm) self tapping screws (not included)
–Screwdriver(flat-blade or Phillips, depending on what kind of screws
you use) (not included)
•Mounting brackets and screws required to attach the brackets to the
TelephonyModem (included).
Spacing
With wall-mount brackets attached, the mounting holes are spaced 13.5 in
(343 mm) apart.
TM608 Installation Guide Release 6 Standard 1.0 December 2008