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FCC Requirements

This is a CONSUMER Device. 

BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your 
provider’s consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. AT&T, Sprint, 
T-Mobile, Verizon and 90 additional carriers have already given consent for all consumers to use 
this device. Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are 
unsure, contact your provider.

You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as speci

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 ed by the 

manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.

You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless 
service provider.

WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by 
using this device.

FCC contact information: 

www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration.

 Warning

Any product modi

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 cations that use unauthorized 

antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices is no longer 
FCC compliant and will void the product warranty.

About zBoost

zBoost

, the leader in cell phone signal boosters, manufactures the award-winning line of cell 

phone signal boosters that enhance the performance of your cell phone, smartphone and 
wireless data card.

Compatibility – 

Dual Band zBoosts are compatible with 800 MHz and 1900 MHz regardless of 

technology- including CDMA and GSM.

Patented technologies protect the carrier network.

1-year manufacturer warranty – register your product at 

www.zBoost.com

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FCC Information

FCC ID: SO4ZB570-PCS-CEL

Warning: 

Changes or modi

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 cations to this device not expressly approved by zBoost could void the 

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter. In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency 

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 elds, the radiating element (antenna) shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 

20cm (8in) is maintained from all persons.

Industry Canada Regulations

IC ID: 5544A-ZB570PCSCEL

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing 
Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.

The term “IC:” before the radio certi

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 cations were met.

RF Exposure: The manufacturer’s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier 
operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would have to be 
reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output is re-radiated and can cause interference to 
adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and 

Summary of Contents for ZB450

Page 1: ... day money back guarantee when purchased directly from zBoost If product is purchased from a reseller or third party the purchaser is subject to the policies of the third party 1 Year manufacturer warranty Warranty registration at www zBoost com v 0314 ...

Page 2: ...rmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisi...

Page 3: ...This manual whole or in part may not be modified without prior consent in writing from zBoost Copyright 2014 by zBoost Trademarks zBoost the zBoost logo Wireless Extenders Wi Ex the Wi Ex logo and Extending Cell Zones are registered trademarks of zBoost Safety Guidelines In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be positioned...

Page 4: ...a Omni Whip Direct to Booster Black Wide Band LTE CEL AWS PCS 1 dBi YX027 F Indoor Broadcast Antenna Directional Panel w F Female Connector CEL PCS 6 8 dBi YX052 Indoor Broadcast Antenna Wide Band Ceiling Mount Omni w F Female Connector LTE CEL AWS PCS 1 2 dBi External Antennas Outdoor CANT 0028 Outdoor External Antenna Directional Low Profile Panel CEL AWS PCS 6 8 dBi CANT 0031 Window mount Exter...

Page 5: ... zBoost 2 Phillips screwdriver Cellular phone operating in the band supported by your zBoost unit Drill may be required for outdoor or attic antenna placement Check for Signal Strength Before placing a zBoost in your home make sure that you can place calls on the outside of your home in the attic at roof level or wherever you plan to place the External Antenna zBoost can only bring signal into you...

Page 6: ... Antenna rebroadcasts the signal indoors Separation less than 15 vertical feet will result in decreased performance See illustration below Keep the External Antenna at least 3 feet above any metal See page 5 Setting Up Your zBoost Product for additional information Additional Cable Requirements RG 6 cable is used to connect the External Antenna and the Base Unit Should you need additional cable le...

Page 7: ... U Bolt to secure bracket to pole and fasten DO NOT mount to a metal pole To mount External Antenna to a flat surface Attach antenna to pole bracket as pictured Secure bracket to desired surface using provided screws Use of the Saddle and U Bolt are not necessary for this option SECOND Position the Base Unit Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal For the wid...

Page 8: ... with at least 15 ft of vertical separation height difference 4 Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in 5 Wait 30 secs for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on Solution 1 After Initial Power Up Light Mode Status Solution SOLID GREEN zBoost is ready N A Flashing GREEN zBoost is in use N A SOLID ORANGE EXTERNAL ANTENNA and INDOOR ANTENNA are too close together 1 Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply 2 Move t...

Page 9: ...Also if your phone uses LTE it likely displays LTE signal level instead of 3G when a call is being placed There are usually several cell phones in use at one time in my home will your product boost all of our signals simultaneously The zBoost is designed to cover multiple signals simultaneously and will allow multiple users to operate at the same time Does the zBoost work if you have no bars No if...

Page 10: ...r normal use for the warranty period of one year Who Is Covered You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales receipt or other documentation showing the product purchased and the purchase date is considered proof of purchase This limited warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving the product as a gift from the original consumer purchaser ...

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