ZBoost Trio ZB575 User Manual - page 13

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 TRIO ZB575 Manual

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FIRST: Mount the External Antenna

ChoosingthebestlocationfortheExternalAntenna

provides the best performance and the largest 

area of improved signal. Determine the location 

that provides the strongest signal (generally found 

on the roof ) using the signal strength indicator on 

your cell phone. 

In the area of best signal, identify the best 

location for attachment of the mounting bracket 

– such as an attic cross or main beam and place 

theExternalAntennaatornearthatlocation.

Important: Assemble the External Antenna 

mounting bracket as shown below. 

KeeptheExternalAntennaatleast3feetabove

anymetalsuchaswiring,A/Cducts,metalsiding,

truss plates, etc. When connecting the cable to 

the antenna, run the cable straight down from the 

antenna.Avoiddrapingthecoaxneartheantenna.

Antenna Bracket Assembly 

IMPORTANT: IncorrectlymountingtheExternal

Antennatothemountingbracket(seefigureA)

willimpedeperformance.EnsurethattheExternal

Antenna is properly positioned in the mounting bracket 

as pictured. 

To mount antenna to a pole: Attach bottom of antenna 

to pole bracket as pictured. Use U-Bolt to secure bracket 

to pole and fasten.

To mount antenna to a flat surface: Attach bottom 

of 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. 

Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster

15 ft. of vertical

separation

15 ft. of vertical

separation

15 ft. of vertical

separation

Pole Bracket

Saddle

U-Bolt

Figure A

 Note

AvoidplacingtheExternalAntennanearmetalsuchas

wiring,A/Cducts,metalsiding,trussplates,etc. 

When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the 

cable straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping 

thecoaxneartheantenna.