Applications
SLx Boosters incorporate a Class 3 filter to
reduce 4G interference and are suitable
for digital TV signals Ch21-59 (470-782MHz)
however if you wish to receive TV on Ch60 you
should use an SLx Booster with IR Bypass. In
this case you may need a Ch60 filter if you
are affected by 4G interference (currently
available from at800 free of charge).
Installation
Important note: attention is drawn to the
General Safety Precautions Panel above
which contains advice on safe installation
and operation of these products.
Location
Choose a location for the booster from which
it is convenient to run cables from the aerial
and to the rooms with TV’s. Typical examples
of suitable locations are a loft space or a
cupboard. In weak signal areas it is best to keep
the cable from the aerial as short as possible.
Select a cool, dry location to install the
amplifier. This means a location where the
ambient temperature will remain between
-10°C and +40°C, and which is free from risk of
dripping or splashing water.
The fixing location should allow adequate
access to the equipment for wiring and
maintenance. Clearance of at least 25mm
should be allowed around the left hand
side and top of the unit for ventilation. More
clearance will be needed on the other sides
to allow access for cables.
Fixing
The booster should be fixed to a wall or other
suitable hard surface using the keyhole slots
on the back of the housing and suitable
screws and wall plugs, a template is provided
on page 4. The booster should not be left
supported by its own wiring, nor should it be
left resting on a carpet or other insulating
and/or inflammable surfaces.
Signal Connections
Input and output signal connections are
made using IEC coax connectors.
Good quality plugs and digital quality double
screened coaxial cable should be used to
ensure optimum performance from your
booster.
Line Powering
The SLx6+1 and SLx8+1 has built-in full line
powering which can be used to provide
power to masthead amplifiers. When
connected to a masthead amplifier, the SLx4
will send the required power out of the
UHF
socket up to the masthead amplifier (up to
25mA). Please see your masthead amplifier
operating instructions for more details.
In order to provide a non-interrupted 12V
power supply to the masthead amplifier.
it is important to ensure that there is no
equipment between the
UHF socket and the
masthead amplifier output socket.
If equipment is connected in between,
the booster will not be able to detect the
masthead amplifier and so will automatically
not output 12V.
General Safety Precautions
To Prevent Overheating
The recommended clearances and other precautions given in these instructions must be
observed to prevent overheating. In addition, units should not be positioned where they are
likely to become covered by curtains, fabric or insulating material. The amp should not be
left resting on a carpet.
Other precautions
These appliances are not waterproof, they are intended for indoor use only and must not be
positioned where they could be exposed to dripping or splashing water. Objects containing
liquids should not be placed on or near the booster. To prevent fire, make sure the unit and
attached cabling are installed well away from naked flames and other heat sources.
Mains Plug
Your booster is supplied with a standard mains plug already fitted, if you need to change
the plug use a competent professional (ELECSA or NICEIC) to make the connection.
If you need to change the fuse use a 3 Amp fuse to BS1362 carrying the ASTA or BSI
approved mark and refit the plastic fuse carrier.
Before Installing Please Note
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