SureCall Fusion4Home Omni/Panel User manual

User Guide
Fusion4Home™ Omni / Panel
Cellular Booster Kit

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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing SureCall’s Fusion4Home cellular signal booster kit. SureCall’s Fusion4Home was
specically designed to eliminate frustrations over dropped calls and limited range by amplifying incoming and
outgoing cellular signals in homes and oces.
If you have any questions during setup, please reach out to our US-based experienced support technicians:
Call: 1-888-365-6283
Email: [email protected]
Watch installation,
optimization and
troubleshooting
techniques on our
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How it works .................................................................................................................................... 4
PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 4
BEFORE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 6
Installation Overview........................................................................................................................ 6
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................... 6
Step 1. Find the Area With the Strongest Signal ............................................................................ 6
Step 2. Install the Outside Antenna................................................................................................. 7
Step 3. Install the Booster and Inside Antenna. ............................................................................ 8
Step 4: Connect to Power and Turn On .......................................................................................... 9
Step 5: Congure Gain Settings If Needed..................................................................................... 9
IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE .................................................................................. 9
LED INDICATORS .............................................................................................................................. 11
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................ 12
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 12
Kitting Information ......................................................................................................................... 13
FCC & IC INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 14
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Three-Year Product Warranty ........................................................................................................ 15
Limitations of Warranty, Damages and Liability ........................................................................... 15
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How It Works
How it works
1. An outside antenna collects signal from the cell tower.
2. The outside antenna sends the signal to the booster through coax cable.
3. The booster amplies the cell signal and rebroadcasts the signal indoors from via the inside antenna to all
mobile devices within range.
4. The system also works in reverse amplifying outgoing signal back to the tower.
Cable
Booster
Outside
Antenna
Inside
Antenna
How the SureCall Fusion4Home Booster Works
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack all package contents. For missing or damaged items, contact your reseller.
Turn over the signal booster and record the model and serial number for reference:
Serial #: ________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________
Keep the carton and packing material to store the product in case you need to return.

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Package Contents
Warning: Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are prohibited by FCC new rules. Please contact FCC for details: 1-888-CALL-FCC.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by SureCall could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1. Fusion4Home Cellular
Booster and power supply
3. Inside Cable
(20 ft.)
Your Fusion4Home signal booster package includes the following items:
1. SureCall Fusion4Home signal booster and power supply
2. Cable for connecting the outside antenna to the signal booster (RG6, 50 ft)
3. Cable for connecting the booster to the inside antenna (SC-240, 20 ft)
4. One outside omni antenna
5. One Inside panel antenna
2. Outside Cable
(50 ft)
4. Outside Omni
Antenna
5. Inside Directional Panel
Antenna

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BEFORE INSTALLATION
1. Prior to securing the location of any booster parts, a “soft install” is recommended as adjustments may be
needed to optimize performance.
2. Ensure adequate separation between the planned locations of the inside and outside antenna – at least 25 ft
(see “Antenna Separation” Diagram).
3. Ensure the directional antenna is oriented in a way that it does not “face” the inside antenna (see “Aiming
Directional Antennas” Diagram).
4. Ensure sucient cable length between the outside antenna location and booster location. The length of the
provided cable is 50 ft.
Installation Overview
Step 1. Find the outside area with the strongest signal.
Step 2. Install the outside antenna identied in step 1.
Step 3. Install the Inside antenna and booster.
Step 4. Connect power source and turn on
Step 5. Congure gain settings if needed.
Before Installation
Antenna Separ
a
tion
Required distance between
indoor & outdoor antennas
Antenna Separation
OK
Aiming Directional
Antennas
INSTALLATION
Step 1. Find the Area With the Strongest Signal
Using your phone, identify the outside location with the strongest signal for placement of your outside antenna.
Generally, this is found on the side facing your nearest cell tower and as high as possible – where the antenna can
‘see’ your cell tower. To nd the location of your carrier’s closest cell tower, go to www.antennasearch.com.
Because booster coverage is limited by the signal that reaches the outdoor antenna, optimizing antenna location will
capture the strongest available signal and achieve the largest possible coverage area. Please note, if signal is low
where the outside antenna is installed, indoor coverage will also be limited.
Note that Bars are not always a reliable measure of signal. The best way to conrm signal coverage is the ability to
place and hold a call.
Putting your phone in Field Test mode will also indicate what level of decibels (dB) your phone is currently receiving.
Decibels are measured in the negatives and a score closer to zero indicates you have a better signal. A signal of
-120 dB indicates you have no service, while a score of about -50 dB means you have excellent signal strength
For specic dB signal measurements, use the methods below.

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• Apple iPhones: Dial *3001#12345#* and press Call. In the top-left corner, a dB number appears instead of bars.
• Android devices: download the app “Network Signal Info” in the Google Play store.
Signal Strength
Excellent
-50 dB -60 dB -70 dB -80 dB -90 dB -100 dB
GoodPoor
Step 2. Install the Outside Antenna
After identifying the area of strongest signal, choose the surface where you will mount the outside antenna.
Using the provided hardware, mount the outside antenna. The location should allow for sucient separation
between the outside antenna and inside antenna. The suggested minimum separating distance is 25 ft; however,
increasing the separation up to 40 - 60 ft will provide optimal performance.
Once the outside antenna is secured, connect one end of the provided cable to the outside antenna and tighten the
connection.
Do not collocate antennas or operate the outdoor antenna with any other antenna or signal booster.
Omni Antenna Installation
The omni antenna is omni-directional, which receives and sends signals in a 360º
radius. The provided hardware allow for either a surface mount or pole-mount.
Mount antenna to a vertical surface:
1. Using vertical plate of bracket, mark position of desired placement. The omni
antenna should be mounted in an upright position (See “Omni Antenna Install
Illustration”)
2. Unscrew nut from end of stucco screw and remove it along with lock washer
and regular washer.
3. Place vertical plate into desired location and tap the screws, head rst, along
with sleeve, into stucco 1/2 to 5/8 inches deep into place.
4. In this order, place washer, lock washer and nut on each screw and tighten
until secure. When tightening screw, sleeve will expand to secure plate.
5. Use provided screws to secure antenna base onto horizontal plate.
Installation
Pole-mount hardware
Omni antenna with surface
mount hardware

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Step 3. Install the Booster and Inside Antenna.
Choose a location for the booster and inside antenna that is near a working outlet and at least 25 Ft from the outside
antenna. Consider the below factors aecting booster performance.
1. Signal strength at the location of the outside antenna.
2. Interior building materials between the inside antenna and your mobile device.
3. Distance between the outside antenna and booster (while at least 25 ft. separation is recommended, further
separation will increase performance).
Note: Fixed stations operating in the 1710-1755 MHz bands are limited to a maximum antenna height of 10 meters above ground.
This booster should not be used near open re or ame. Storage and transportation: Store and place in non-extreme room-temperature
and dry environment.
Panel Antenna Installation
SureCall’s Inside panel antennas are directional with a 120˚ reach. They should be
mounted facing the area signal is needed and away from the outdoor antenna
(See “Aiming Directional Antennas” on page 6).
Mount on a vertical surface that is the approximate height of normal cell phone
use. The antenna may be concealed behind a wall provided there are no materials
that could obstruct signals.
Besides the antenna itself, parts include mounting equipment for a at horizontal
surface.
1. Using plate, mark position of desired screw placement.
2. Screw mounting plate into place with the slide panel protruding towards you.
6. Connect antenna to one end of the provided RG6 cable and tighten the connection. Run the cable along route
to planned location of your booster.
Note: Alternate screws may be required for diering surfaces such as wood or concrete.
Nuts &
Washers
L-Bracket
Cable
Anchors /
Sleeves
Screws
Omni Antenna Install Illustration
Installation
Mounting
Plate
Screws
SC-240

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3. Slide antenna securely onto mounting plate.
4. Connect antenna to one end of the SC-240 cable and run to planned location of your booster
5. Place the booster on a at surface or mounted to a wall and connect the remaining end of the SC-240 cable to
booster port marked INSIDE.
IMPORTANT:: FCC 27.5 (d)(4) Statement: Fixed, mobile, and portable (hand-held) stations operating in the 1710-1755 MHz band as well as mobile
and portable stations operating in the 1695-1710 MHz and 1755-1780 MHz bands are limited to 1 watt EIRP.
Place the Booster
To install the booster to a wall, select a location that is near a working AC outlet. Use the supplied screws or
appropriate screws for surface of mounting location and drill through screw tab holes on booster (see “Booster
Diagram” on page 10) and mount the booster to a wall.
Next, connect the outside antenna and booster by connecting the open end of the 50 ft. cable leading from the
outside antenna to the port of the booster marked “OUTSIDE”.
Step 4: Connect to Power and Turn On
Connect the AC power cord to the booster and plug into a 110V AC power outlet. Once the booster has been
completely assembled, turn the booster’s power switch to ON.
Note: If the Power LED does not turn ON or the Alert LEDs continue to ash, see the Troubleshooting section.
Step 5: Congure Gain Settings If Needed
Place a call in the room where the inside antenna is located to conrm that your phone is receiving a boosted signal.
Note: Bars are not always a reliable measure of signal. The best way to conrm signal coverage is the ability to
place and hold a call.
Booster gain dials or switches should always be at maximum level unless the control light for a specic frequency
band is ashing red or ashing red-yellow. In either case, only reduce gain dials if the recommended actions found in
“LED Indicators” on page 11 do not resolve the issue.
It is best to avoid turning the gain dial below 40 dB as this could cause aected frequency band to stop amplifying.
IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
• Identify a location outside that receives a stronger signal and move the outside antenna to that location (higher
is usually better.
• Increase the distance between the booster and outside antenna - vertical separation is most eective.
• If using an omni outside antenna, upgrade to a directional yagi antenna that can be aimed toward your closest
tower.

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Power Jack
Power Switch
Connector to Inside Antenna
N connector to inside antenna
F connector to outside antenna
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OFF
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OFF
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OFF
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65
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OFF
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OFF
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Screw tab holes for optional wall mounting
Booster Diagram
Note: Changes or modications not expressly approved by SureCall could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.