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Grounding the External Antenna
If you decide to place the External Antenna outdoors, it must be properly grounded. (See page iv for
a recommended grounding kit).
The set up must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC). A listed
antenna discharge unit must be provided for the lead-in coaxial cable per NEC article 8.10.20 or
the shield of the coaxial cable must be permanently and effectively grounded in accordance with
NEC article 8.10.21. Please consult a professional installer or electrician for more information. (See
page v).
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop
If you place the External Antenna outdoors, 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 less than 4” across) near the
entry point. This will help prevent moisture from gathering at entry
point and leaking into the home. Consult a professional installer if
you need more information.
Power Requirements
The Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2 or 3 prong 110 VAC receptacle using the Included
power supply. The power supply consumes less than 10W (less than 0.2A).
Warning
The zBoost ZB560P REACH base unit MUST only be
used with the provided power adaptor. Use of other
power adaptors will void the warranty and may damage
the unit. Use of other equipment is not FCC approved.
Coax Cable
Exterior Wall
Note
Avoid placing the External Antenna near metal such as
wiring, A/C ducts, metal siding, truss plates, etc.
When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the
cable straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping
the coax near the antenna.
Before installing, please note the following important factors in determining your zBoost
performance:
• At least 15 vertical feet is needed between the External Antenna (receives the outside signal)
and the Indoor 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 6, Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster, for additional information.
Minimal Performance Best Performance (Recommended)
15 ft. of
Vertical
Separation
Antenna Bracket Assembly
IMPORTANT: Incorrectly mounting the External Antenna to the
mounting bracket will impede performance. Ensure that the External
Antenna is properly positioned in the mounting bracket as pictured
below.
To mount antenna to a pole: Attach the antenna to pole bracket as
pictured. Use U-Bolt to secure bracket to pole and fasten.
To mount antenna to a fl at surface: Secure bracket to desired
surface using provided screws. Use of the Saddle and U-Bolt are not
necessary for this option.
Additional Cable Requirements
If the distance between the External Antenna and the Base Unit exceeds 50 feet, extension cables
are available on our website. The included cable is RG-6. For better performance, you may replace
it with RG-11.
The total cable length should not exceed 65 feet unless you also purchase an upgraded External
Antenna (see page v). A longer cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the External
Antenna in a location where you measure stronger signal.