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zBoost

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 ZB645 Platinum Manual

zBoost

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 ZB645 Platinum Manual

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phone in exactly the same place and pointing in the same direction for the following steps.  
Note the direction of the CEL Panel External Antenna starting position ________________.

4. 

Rotate the CEL Panel External Antenna 90 degrees and then record the phone signal bars 
______(B).

5. 

Continue to rotate the antenna another 90 degrees in the same direction and record the 
phone signal bars _________(C). 

6. 

Again, rotate the antenna another 90 degrees in the same direction and again record the 
phone signal bars _________(D).

7. 

If you desire to optimize further, then look for the two highest signal bar readings above and 
move the antenna between these two points to 

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 nd the highest signal bars reading. 

8. 

Look for the highest reading above.  Set the antenna to that position and tighten the 
antenna to the mast of your choosing. We suggest PVC pipe that is at least 1.5” or J-Pole 
(part # YX014, not included).

9. 

Using a phone operating in the Cellular band, place the cell phone on a non-metal surface 
about 6-8 feet from the Base Unit.

10.  Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed 

on your cell phone. For best results, you want to place your phone where the phone’s signal 
meter displays in the middle of the signal meter range or less so that it can indicate as you 
rotate the External Antenna to the optimum direction. If it is reading too high, you may want 
to move the phone farther from the Indoor Antenna so that you are able to see the change 
when you reorient the External Antenna.

11.  Record the number of signal bars ________(A) on your cell phone. Leave the phone in 

exactly the same place and pointing in the same direction for the following steps. Note the 
direction of the Panel antenna starting position ________________.

12.  Rotate the Panel antenna mast 90 degrees and then record the phone signal bars 

_________(B).

13.  Continue to rotate the antenna mast another 90 degrees in the same direction and record 

the phone signal bars _________(C). 

14.  Again, rotate the antenna mast another 90 degrees in the same direction and again record 

the phone signal bars _________(D).

15.  If you desire to optimize further, then look for the two highest signal bar readings above and 

move the antenna between these two points to 

fi

 nd the highest signal bars reading. 

16.  Look for the highest reading above.  Set the antenna to that position and tighten the 

antenna to the  mast.

Before drilling any holes into a wall to run your cable, 
make sure you know where existing electrical wiring is 
located.  Drilling into live electrical wiring could cause an 
electrical shock and sever the wire.

Note

External Antennas

Base Unit

Indoor Antenna

Power Supply

Coax Cable

15 ft of

vertical

separation

15 ft of

vertical

separation

Cell Tower

Summary of Contents for ZB645 Platinum

Page 1: ... a 30 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 v0314 ...

Page 2: ... the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This...

Page 3: ...hout 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 radio frequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be positioned such that a minimum separation distance of 8 inche...

Page 4: ...PCS 13 dBi YX026 CEL Outdoor External Antenna Directional 3 foot Yagi with 12 Elements CEL 11 dBi YX039 PCS CEL Outdoor External Antenna Kit Two Directional Panels with Combiner CEL PCS 8 13 dBi Coax Cable To be used in addition to the cable included in your kit YX030 0W8 8 Inch Window Entry Cable with F Female Connectors YX030 15W 15 Foot RG 6 Coaxial Extension Cable with F Male Connectors YX030 ...

Page 5: ...are approximate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds An increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x signal increase Overview Thank you for choosing zBoost You will now be able to use your cell phone INSIDE your...

Page 6: ...and effectively grounded in accordance with NEC article 8 10 21 Please consult a professional installer or electrician for more information Securing Cable with a Drip Loop When you install the Directional External Antennas create a drip loop with the coaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the home through an outside wall This can be done by twisting and securing the cable into a loop no...

Page 7: ...onnect the remaining end of the cable to the Base Unit Use the 15 ft coax cable along with the TNC F adaptor to connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit See Base Unit Assembly picture Should you need additional cable length 15 foot extensions Part YX030 15w are available at www zBoost com Please note Cable longer than 65 feet is not recommended FOURTH Connect zBoost Base Unit to Power Connect t...

Page 8: ...signal meter range or less so that it can indicate as you rotate the External Antenna to the optimum direction If it is reading too high you may want to move the phone farther from the Indoor Antenna so that you are able to see the change when you reorient the External Antenna 11 Record the number of signal bars ________ A on your cell phone Leave the phone in exactly the same place and pointing i...

Page 9: ... every 2 dB less than optimal system gain Three flashes or less indicates the system will still operate properly 1 Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply 2 Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to pick up the strongest signal from your wireless carrier 3 Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the INDOOR ANTENNA as possible with at least 15 ft of vertical separation height difference 4 Plug the BASE UNIT po...

Page 10: ...e in a similar fashion Is a cellular phone signal booster the same as a wireless router will it help my WiFi signal The zBoost unit will not help your WiFi service This unit is designed to work with wireless PCS and Cellular phones and devices The WIFI in your home operates on a different frequency Why isn t my cell phone indicating more signal with more bars You may not always observe more bars t...

Page 11: ...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 and to no other purchaser or transferee What is Covered Warranty coverage begins the day you purchase the product For one year from the original date the zBoost Cell Phone Signal Boos...

Page 12: ...ill be provided by zBoost If you believe you need service for your unit contact zBoost at 1 800 871 1612 or support zBoost com A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged you will receive a return merchandise authorization RMA number The representative will give you complete shipping details Do ...

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