SG8-19 Signal Amplifier Installation Manual
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Copyright 2002, Arrista Technologies, Inc., All rights reserved.
Rev C D00000413
Made in North America
Note:
Before installing the SG8-19 Signal Amplifier, please read the entire contents of this manual.
Parts List
Item Qty Description
1
1
SG8-19 Signal Amplifier
2
1
1.5 Meter (59”) RF Cable
3
1
2 Meter (78”) DC Power Cable
Tools and Other Materials Required
Item Description
1
Electric drill (as required for signal amplifier mounting holes)
2
Screw driver
3
Qty 4 screws (length and type as required for signal amplifier mounting)
4
Wire cutters / strippers
5
Qty 2 wire connection insulators or insulating material (as required for DC power cable connection to 12V DC system)
WARNINGS!
∇
Directly wired vehicle antennas, mounted a minimum distance of 50 cm (19.5”) away from any person, are
recommended.
∇
Ensure that the external antenna connected to the SG8 -19 amplifier is mounted at least 0.5 meters away from any
seating position in the automobile to ensure that the FCC Maximum Possible Exposure (MPE) guidelines are
satisfied. At a distance of 0.5 meter from the externally mounted 3dBi antenna connected to the SG800, the
uncontrolled MPE power density will be 0.13mW/cm
2
(FCC guideline 0.55mW/ cm
2
).
∇
Mounting a signal amplifier in the engine cavity or on the underside of the vehicle will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
∇
Subjecting the amplifier to voltages greater than 30 Volts DC will damage the amplifier and void the manufacturers
warranty.
∇
Any vehicle with an electrical system of greater than 30 Volts DC should use a step-down voltage regulator to bring
the voltage within the DC operating power range of the amplifier (10 to 30V dc).
∇
Under no circumstances should the amplifier be powered up without a properly connected 50 ohm 800 MHz
cellular antenna or the amplifier may be damaged, resulting in the manufacturer’ warranty being void.
∇
For optimum performance and compatibility with cellular service provider requirements, it is recommended that an
external antenna with a maximum gain of 3dBi be installed.
∇
Use of cellular amplifiers with antennas of higher gains than 3 dBi gain is in violation of FCC regulations for which
the offender will be fully liable, and warranty claims will be voided.
It is recommended that only certified automotive installation technicians install this product in a
vehicle. Installation by any other person is at the risk of the vehicle owner and operator.
Installation
Selecting a Suitable Location To Mount The Signal Amplifier
Locate a suitable place to mount and conceal the signal amplifier. Suggested mounting locations include: under the dashboard,
under the seat, or in the trunk. For peak performance the signal amplifier should be mounted as close to the phone handset as
