SureCall Fusion4Home Max Quick Install Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
• YOUR EXPECTED BOOSTER PERFORMANCE AND COVERAGE AREA IS DETERMINED BY THE SIGNAL
RECEIVED BY YOUR OUTSIDE ANTENNA
Where you position your outside antenna will help overcome weak signals for better performance. Ideally, position
the outside antenna up high, aimed towards your nearest cell tower in order to capture the best signal. NOTE: The
weaker your outside signal, the more limited your coverage will be indoors.
• BETTER ANTENNA SEPARATION MEANS BETTER PERFORMANCE
Maintain a distance of at least vertical 25 feet, up to 50 feet of horizontal distance, especially if vertical distance
cannot be achieved. Also, make certain the antennas are aimed away from one another.
• YOUR CELL PHONE BARS ARE NOT AN ACCURATE MEASURING TOOL
Cell phone bars are an approximation of your signal that varies by phone and carrier. During installation and
testing, always take multiple readings several minutes apart. Also, verify that you can place and hold a call.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Before installation, review the above information.
In addition to the contents listed below., you will need a ladder, drill, cable clips, and a pole or mast to mount your
outside components. A mounting pole is available separately (SC-MOUNT-JBAR), if needed. Prior to securing
the location of any booster parts, a "soft install" is recommended as adjustments may be needed to optimize
performance.
Contents
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Outside
Outside cable
Outside Yagi
Amplifier (75 ft)
antenna
1. FIND AREA OUTSIDE WITH STRONGEST SIGNAL
Identify the outside location with the strongest signal for placement of your outdoor Yagi antenna. This is generally
found on the side facing your nearest cell tower and as high as possible -- where the antenna can 'see' your cell
tower.
For help locating your closest cell tower, you may utilize an app such as 'Open Signal' or go to
www.antennasearch.com.
Questions?
Call: 1-888-365-6283
Email: support@surecall.com
Visit: www.surecall.com/support and download the user manual for detailed setup instructions
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Maximize antenna separation - ➌
at least 25 vertical feet
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Inside host Power supply Inside cable Inside panel
(20 ft)
amplifier antenna
Fusion4Home Max Quick Install Guide
2. INSTALL THE OUTSIDE YAGI ANTENNA AND AMPLIFIER
Once you have located the area of strongest signal, mount the antenna
to a pole or pipe (sold separately) at the highest possible elevation,
clear of obstructions and other radiating elements and orient the
antenna horizontally with the drip hole at the bottom.
Assemble the outside antenna and outside amplifier as shown in the
illustration.
Keep the connections loose enough to allow the antenna to rotate
during testing until the optimum direction is found.
With both components in place, connect one end of the provided 75 ft.
coax cable to the outside amplifier and hand tighten the connection.
3. INSTALL THE INSIDE ANTENNA AND HOST AMP
Choose a location for the directional panel antenna that faces the direction
signal is needed while also considering the following criteria–
1. At least 25 vertical feet of separation from the outside antenna
2. Faces in the opposite direction, away from the outside antenna
3. Minimal signal obstructions between it and your cellular devices
Install the panel antenna as shown in the illustration.
Place the inside host amp in a convenient location near the inside panel
antenna and a working AC outlet. Connect the two components using
the provided 20 ft. of coax cable. Connect to the port marked "INSIDE".
Hand-tighten the connection.
Next, connect the outside system to the inside system. Route the remaining
end of the 75 ft. cable leading from the outside amplifier inside and
connect to the location of the inside host amp and connect to the port
marked "OUTSIDE".
4. CONNECT POWER
Connect the AC power cord to the booster and plug into a 110V AC power
outlet.
Note: If the Power LED does not turn ON or the Alert LEDs continue to flash,
see the Troubleshooting section.
This booster is rated for 5-15V input voltage. DO NOT use the booster with a higher voltage
power supply. This can damage the booster, cause personal injury and void your warranty.
CHECK AND OPTIMIZE SYSTEM, IF NEEDED
Test system performance by placing a call in locations you have previously experienced poor signal.
Remember, your cell phone bars are NOT an accurate measuring tool. Cell phone bars are an approximation of
your signal that varies by phone and carrier. During installation and testing, always take multiple readings several
minutes apart. Also, verify that you can place and hold a call.
The gain dials on the booster should always be at maximum level. Additionally, the gain should only be reduced if
all other recommended actions do not resolve the issue.
If an issue is indicated by the LEDs, the first action is to increase the antenna isolation between the inside and
outside antenna as much as possible and power cycle the booster.
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L-bracket
Nuts
Washers
Drip Hole
U-bolt
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Mounting
plate
Screws and
anchors
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Connector to
Outside Antenna
Power
jack
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