User's Manual

zBoost® YX741 User Manual zBoost® YX741 User Manual
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Optional zBoost Accessories
Table of Contents
FCC Information................................................................................................................................i
Industry Canada Regulations ..............................................................................................................i
Safety and Product Warranty Information ........................................................................................ii
Copyright Notice ...............................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................ii
Safety Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................ii
Limited Liability ................................................................................................................................ii
Package Contents: zBoost YX741 ....................................................................................................iii
Optional zBoost Accessories............................................................................................................ iv
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................2
Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak ......................................................................................................2
Preparing to Install zBoost ...............................................................................................................2
Warning.  is is NOT a CONSUMER device ....................................................................................2
You MUST Obtain Express Licensee Consent .....................................................................................2
Site Survey .........................................................................................................................................2
Select External and Indoor Antennas and Determine their location .....................................................3
Cable Requirements ...........................................................................................................................4
Power Requirements ..........................................................................................................................4
Grounding the Directional External Antennas ....................................................................................4
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop .......................................................................................................5
Pre-Installation Guidelines .................................................................................................................5
Installing Your zBoost Signal Booster ............................................................................................... 5
First, You MUST Obtain Express Licensee Consent ............................................................................5
Placement of the External Antennas ...................................................................................................5
Mounting of External Antenna(s) .......................................................................................................6
Antenna Aiming ................................................................................................................................6
Installing the Indoor Antenna ............................................................................................................7
Mounting the Base Unit ....................................................................................................................8
Running the Coaxial Cable to the Base Unit .......................................................................................8
Connect the YX741 Base Unit to Power Con rm  at it is Working Properly......................................9
Improving  e Coverage Area ............................................................................................................9
Base Unit Light Indicators ............................................................................................................. 10
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................. 11
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................... 12
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................... 13
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................... 14
Sample Consent Form .................................................................................................................... 16
Licensee Contact Information ........................................................................................................ 17
 e following accessories are authorized for this zBoost product. Please see our website for complete
selection.
To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.zboost.com
Part # Description
Popular Accessories for the YX741
YX052 Omni-directional internal ceiling mount antenna
YX027-F Directional internal wall mount
Other Accessories:
YX015 Signal Combiner
YX014 Outdoor J-pole Antenna Mounting Bracket
YX021-CEL External CEL panel antenna
YX023-PCS External PCS panel antenna
CANT-0042 External wide-band log antenna
YX044-F30 External lighting arrester
YX043-TNC TNC-F connector
CCBL-0017 RG-6 coax cable (3 in length)
CCBL-0006 RG-6 coax cable (18 in length)
YX030-15W 15 ft. External Antenna coax extension, low-loss RG-6
YX042-F3P Coax attenuator - 3dB
YX042-F6P Coax attenuator - 6dB
YX042-F10P Coax attenuator - 10dB
YX041-F4P 4-way coax splitter
YX041-F2P 2-way coax splitter
YX030-50W 50 Foot RG-6 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors
YX031-100W 100 Foot Low Loss RG-11 Coaxial Cable with F-Male Connectors
YX012 Outdoor External Antenna Grounding Kit