SureCall Fusion4Home-Max User manual
Table of Contents
How It Works Pg. 3
Package Contents Pg. 4-5
Installation Overview Pg. 6
Installing Your Hardware
Finding the Strongest Signal Pg. 7
Installing the Outside Antenna Pg. 8-9
Installing the Insides Antenna Pg. 10-11
Installing Signal Booster Pg. 12-13
Congure Gain Setting Pg. 14
Troubleshooting Pg. 15-16
Specication Pg. 16
Kitting Information Pg. 17
Warranty Pg. 18-19
Safety Information Pg. 19
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Thank you for purchasing SureCall’s Fusion4Home-Max cellular signal booster kit.
Fusion4Home-Max was specically designed to eliminate frustrations over dropped calls, limited
range and slow data rates by amplifying incoming and outgoing cellular signals in homes up to
3,000 square feet.
The Fusion4Home-Max provides enhanced cellular signals for multi-carrier 2G, 3G and 4G voice
and data reception. If you have any questions while assembling this kit please contact tech support
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Coaxial Cable
Signal Booster
Inside Antenna
Outside Antenna
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How It Works
SureCall’s Fusion4Home-Max is a high-quality bidirectional signal booster that enhanc-
es cellular signals to areas that are prone to weak cellular coverage.
Fusion4Home-Max works with two antennas:
• An inside antenna that communicates with your cell phone.
• An outside antenna that communicates with the cell tower.
Signals sent from a cell tower are received by the outside antenna, amplied by
the booster and then sent to your phone via the inside antenna. When your phone
transmits, the signal is sent to the inside antenna, and then sent to the cell tower
via the outside antenna.
This device may be operated ONLY in a xed location for in-building use
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Package Contents
1. Unpack all package contents. For missing or damaged items, contact your reseller.
2. Turn over the signal booster and record the model and serial number for reference:
Serial #:
Purchase Date:
3. Keep the carton and packing material to store the product in case you need to return it.
Standard Fusion4Home-Max signal booster packages include the following items:
• One SureCall Fusion4Home-Max booster
• One outside antenna
• Cable for connecting the outside antenna to the signal booster
• One inside antenna
• One power supply
Warning:
Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are prohibited by FCC new rules. Please contact the FCC for details:
1-888-CALL- FCC. Changes or modications not expressly approved by SureCall could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Signal Booster
CM288W Omni CM230W-S Yagi CM222W Dome CM248W Panel
Outside Antenna (Option) Inside Antenna (Option)
RG6 or SC240 Cables Fusion4Home-Max
Omni Yagi Right Angel Panel
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Note: Fusion4Home-Max is available in four kits that are customized to your particular
needs. Please determine which kit you have from the following list:
Package Contents
Model
Antenna Type
SC-PolyH-72-ORA-CA-Kit
Omni Outdoor Antenna
SC-PolyH-72-YRA-CA-Kit
Yagi Outdoor Antenna
SC-PolyH-72-YP-CA-Kit
Right Angle Antenna
Panel Antenna
Package Options
Model No. Usage Coverage
1 Outdoor Omni Antenna, 1 interior right angle antenna and 50’ RG6 coax cable
SC-289W
1 Outdoor Yagi Antenna, 1 interior right angle antenna and 50’ RG6 coax cable
SC-231W
1 Outdoor Yagi Antenna, 1 interior panel antenna, 20’ and 50’ RG6 / SC240 coax cable
SC-121W
For a detailed description, see Kitting Information on page 21.
SC-249W
or SC-248W
Omni antennas are ideal
for topographies with minimal
obstacles, they have 360º
reception
Designed for signal
enhancement in 1-2
rooms
Yagi antennas are designed to
reach carrier towers that are up
to 30 miles away
Panel Antennas allow optimum
reception to targeted areas
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Note: Due to the recent change of our company name from Cellphone-Mate (CM) to SureCall (SC) we have changed the prex on all of our antennas, cables
and accessories from CM to SC-.
Coaxial Cable
Signal Booster
Inside Antenna
Outside Antenna
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Step 1. Make sure you have positioned the booster close enough to an existing
electrical outlet.
Step 2. Make sure you have sucient cable length between proposed outside antenna
location and booster connector.
Step 3 Make sure you have sucient cable length between proposed inside antenna
location and booster connector. Additional cable may be purchased from your dealer,
if needed.
Installation Overview
Step 1. Find the outside area that has the strongest signal. (See page 7 for directions as needed)
Step 2. Install the outside antenna in the area identied in step 1. (See page 8-10 for directions as
needed)
Step 3. Install the inside antenna. (See page 10-11 for directions as needed)
Step 4. Mount the signal booster, connect the outside and inside antenna cables to the signal
booster, and connect the booster to an AC power source. (See page 12-13 for directions
if needed)
Step 5. Congure gain settings on the signal booster if needed. (See page 14 for directions as
needed)
Before You Install
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Installing Your Hardware
Step 1. Find the area with the Strongest Signal
The signal booster requires a minimum cellular signal of low –100 dBm. Signal readings
usually appear as a negative number (for example, -85). The more bars you get, the
closer the dB gets to zero. Aim for a signal close to -65dB. Signals stronger than -50dB
may cause the booster to shut down (see the graph below). If you have an omni outside
antenna and your signal is too weak you may need a yagi antenna, which can be aimed
at the closest antenna tower. Before installing the outside antenna, nd the area with the
strongest cellular signal source from your service provider by following the directions
below.
Measure the strength of the existing cellular signal in various locations.
• Apple iPhones: Dial *3001#12345#* and press Call. In the top-left corner, a dB number appears instead of bars.
• Android devices: download apps such as “Network Signal Info” in the Google Play store to measure signal
strength. Search check real signal strength to nd other cell signal measurement apps.
• Internet: go to www.speedtest.net to test 3G and 4G data rates.
2. Select a location away from buildings, walls, trees, hills, and other terrain features that can block
or reect wireless signals (12-inch clear radius is recommended).
Note: Where you install your outside antenna in relation to the carrier’s cell phone tower also determines signal strength. Although cell phone
carriers try to place towers for maximum coverage, local ordinances and terrain features can restrict tower locations, which can limit signal
strength at your location.
Cell
Tower
Outside
Antenna
Signal Strength
-50dB
-60dB
-70dB
-80dB
-90dB
-100dB
-110dB
ExcellentGoodPoor
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Installing Your Hardware
Step 2. Install the Outside Antenna
1. Outside omni antennas receive and send signals in a 360º radius. Yagi, or directional
antennas work best when facing the direction of cellular phone towers. Mount the outside
antenna as high as possible. If you are installing a Yagi antenna set it up facing the
cellular tower in the area where you located the best signal source (see step 1 on the
previous page).
2. Make sure that the mounting area has at least a 12-inch radius clear of obstructions and
other radiating elements.
3. If the mounting area is prone to weak cellular signals or if the density of the roof and
ceiling partially block the signal, the booster will operate at its default setting of 65 dB
gain, be sure to place the outside antenna at least 75 feet from the inside antenna for
best performance.
4. Do not collocate antennas or operate the outside antenna with any other antenna or
signal booster.
5. Run the cable from the outside antenna to the signal booster. Hand tighten the connec-
tion
Optional 1-
Outside Omni
Optional 2 -
Outside Yagi
Optional 1-
Inside Right Angle
Optional 2-
Inside Panel
Signal Booster
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Installing the SC-289W Yagi Antenna:
Step 1: Unscrew antenna from L-mounting bracket on antenna base with hands, or wrench,
if needed.
Step 2: Using vertical plate of bracket, mark position of desired placement with pencil or marker.
Step 3: Unscrew nut on end of stucco screw and remove it along with lock washer and
regular washer.
Step 4: Place vertical plate into desired location and tap the screws head rst, along with sleeve,
into stucco 1⁄2” to 5/8” deep into place.
Step 5: 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. Screw antenna securely back
onto horizontal plate.
Omni antennas come with equipment for mounting on a vertical wall. For best results the
antenna should be mounted in an upright position.
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Installing Your Hardware
Note: If desired surface for installation plate is wood or concrete, wood or masonry screws for L-plate will have to be purchased separately.
Step 3. Install the Inside Antenna
Inside antennas come in right angle antenna and at panel versions.
Note:
As you can see from the table above, acquiring the recommended inside and outside antenna separation optimizes coverage signicantly.
Any reduced antenna separation reduces the booster’s coverage.
Installing the SC-231W Yagi Antenna:
Step 1: Install U-Bolt on pole
Step 2: Slide pipe clamp over U-Bolt with the at side facing away from the pipe.
Step 3: Slide antenna bracket onto U-Bolt in desired location.
Step 4: Install at washer, split washer and nut, hand tighten
Note: Antenna may be installed on a variety of pipe angles, insure that the antenna is pointing in the direction
of the closest cellular tower and is vertical with the drip hole at the bottom. To nd the location of the closest
cell tower go to: www.cellreception.com.
Required Between
Outside and Inside Antenna
antenna separation
If Coverage Area is … And Antenna Separa-
tion is…
Set all Dials to…
1500 - 2,000
square feet
40-60 feet Maximum Power
1,000 - 1,500
square feet
30-40 feet 55 or 60
1,000 square feet
and below
20-30 feet 45 or 50
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