SB-250 User Manual
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1. Sustainable Solutions to Hard Water Installation amp Operations Manual SB 250 SB 350 SB 450 amp SB 650 6 SCILE Comme reials fee ie Con ntron gt See l EA K w iti ae al Commercial Electronic Descaler 115 230 VAC Auto Selected 3 15 W A I E R ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES Sustainable Solutions to Hard Water Commercial 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY All commercial ScaleBlaster electronic descaler products carry a full five 5 year warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use from the date of purchase In the event of malfunction or failure of this product the purchaser should contact their dealer for service If dealer is unavailable contact Clearwater Enviro Tech direct at 800 756 7946 or 727 562 5186 or by fax 727 562 5187 or going to their website at clearwater enviro com to obtain an RMA return merchandise number Properly package the entire unit and ship it prepaid with a note containing the RMA number your name address phone number or best way to contact you along with a brief description of the difficulty you are experiencing with the unit to Clearwater Enviro Technologies Inc e 8767 115th Ave N Largo FL 33773 Please be sure to also write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping box If the malfunction or failure is a result of defects covered by this warranty Clearwater Enviro Tech will repair the product or replace it and return it to the purch2. steel pipe to install the unit on there are two options You can replace about a foot or so of the pipe with either copper or pvc If this is not possible then a much larger ScaleBlaster model will be required to work on this application Consult your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Tech for more details Location of the install The exact location of the install depends on the application Because ScaleBlaster has nearly 100 various applications it is impossible to list them all However the most desirable place to install the equipment is at the main water supply line going to the building or in front of the equipment If the system has recycled water you can also place the equipment on that line It is best to consult your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Tech if you have any questions Your main goal is to treat 100 of the water as often as possible The unit should stay on 24 hours a day The unit may be installed indoors or outdoors as the unit is in a weatherproof UL CUL and CE listed enclosure If outdoors make sure the install area is out of direct sunlight In extremely hot or cold areas of the world it may be best to enclose our power box computer in another box to protect the LCD window and other inside components The power unit shall be mounted on a wall or solid surface within 5 2 feet from an electrical outlet or power source and within ten 10 feet from the pipe in which the signal cable will be wrapped Ifthe power unit has to be
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4. Computet ccccccceeseeseeecceceeeeeeeeeneees 8 G LCD Indicator SCLC 5 5540ss0secsseevsseossnnessseoosevonseasstesousseesvessseeoouvesseansenees 8 This ScaleBlaster unit includes the following components 1 One ScaleBlaster control box 2 One roll of 18 gauge SB 250 or 12 gauge SB 350 SB 450 and SB 650 signal wire length to be determined by specific application Control Sve A pipe size and pipe material 3 Three long nylon cable ties These ties aid in securing the cable to the pipe 4 Warranty card along with this Installation amp Operations Manual 5 Shipping Box Please save the foam inserts and shipping box it is made to protect the descaler during transport and is reusable in case the unit ever needs servicing at the factory SCALESUSTE jusfainable Solutions to Hard Woter Installation amp Operations Manual SB 250 SB 350 SB 450 amp SB 650 e Bullet Level Drill amp Drill bits e Flat Screwdriver e Phillips Screwdriver e Screws amp Anchors e Utility Knife Voltage Meter e Wire Stripper C Site Survey Basic overview Installation of the ScaleBlaster commercial model involves mounting the power box computer on a wall near an electrical outlet and a signal cable that is wrapped around the incoming water supply line going to the building or equipment boiler chiller laundry dishwasher etc You will need to locate a section of straight pipe o
5. aser After a period of five years a small labor and parts charge will occur This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable This warranty does not cover damage due to accidents abuse tampering misuse fire lightning damage power surge flooding or any catastrophic acts of God This warranty does not extend to any other electrical or water appliance or device In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for damages from improper user installation nor shall they be liable for already damaged pipe and any consequential damages incurred whether direct or indirect This warranty 1s limited to repair or replacement and does not include consequential damage or installation expenses and 1s in lieu of all other warranties express or implied This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state ScaleBlaster com Table of Contents Section Description Page Product Warranty Information cccccccssesseeecccececesssseccccceessaaeeeeeeeees 2 A Identifying the Scaleblaster Components 0 0 cccccccesseseseeeseseeeeseee 3 B Tools and Materials Required c cccccccessccececcceeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaas 3 C BTS VS yeasts ees E E E T 4 5 D Mountine Ee POW Cl DO eirin inier E E anaes 6 E Installing the Signal Cale iedeonccssdsseciseenesuedevcnadeuinerivnsatnieedontenanaeraiesee 6 7 F Powering up the Control Box
6. f about 18 inches and a location to mount the control box that is near an electrical outlet This signal cable must be within 10 feet of the control box no matter what SB 250 SB 350 SB 450 or SB 650 SCALEBLASTER Commercial seale Control System Power cable is 5 2 long SB unit shall be mounted within 5 72 of power At least 6 of straight pipe source before and after coil Tie wrap ra e 1 QOY Power source Wrap coil tightly See 115VAC or 230VAC unit chart for number of wraps auto switches a Coil leads must be no longer than 10 20 round trip ia NN tie wrap At least 6 of straight pipe before and after coil Water pipe entering the building or equipment Page 4 C Site Survey Continued Type of Pipe This ScaleBlaster commercial model will work on PVC PEX or copper pipe up to two 2 inches in diameter for the SB 250 three 3 inches in diameter for the SB 350 four 4 inches in diameter for the SB 450 eight 8 inches in diameter for the SB 650 If the pipe is galvanized or magnetic pipe the unit will not penetrate it and will not work By magnetic pipe we mean that if you put a magnet on the pipe and it sticks it is magnetic The pipe may be stainless steel or steel and appear to be magnetic but not magnetic So please test with a magnet to make sure if there is any doubt THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT If you only have galvanized or
7. more than 10 feet of where the signal cable will be wrapped you should contact your dealer or call Clearwater Enviro Tech for assistance The ScaleBlaster unit has a 115 VAC power plug on the end of the cord Ifthe outlet is 230 VAC you can simply remove the power plug and wire it to the power source The unit will automatically adjust to 115 or 230 VAC with no adjustments required to the power box computer Once the main water line or line in front of the equipment is located identify a SECTION OF STRAIGHT PIPE THAT IS AT LEAST 18 INCHES LONG and at least one foot away from any major electrical interference an electric motor for example This straight section must be away from elbows couplings tees and valves Any agitation in the water will make it difficult to properly hit the water with the ScaleBlaster signal If you locate a section of straight pipe make sure it is away from the elbows couplings etc as much as possible but if you have no other options and there are elbows or couplings close by go ahead and install the equipment It is better to add an extension cord to the power cable than it is to try and increase the coil leads D Mounting the Power Box Mount the power box computer to the wall after drilling the four holes in the determined location Use the appropriate screws and anchors if needed depending on the surface wood stucco etc This shall be within 5 4 feet of a power source and 10 feet of the l
8. ocation for the signal cable The unit can be installed indoors or outdoors as long as it is out of direct sunlight The unit will work on either 115 VAC or 230 VAC with no adjustments You can either plug the unit in a 115 VAC power outlet or wire it directly into a 230 VAC source by removing the power plug We strongly recommended a licensed electrician if wiring to 230 VAC i and SB 650 and SB 350 14 75 37 47cm 12 70 32 39cm 14 75 H 10 00 W 12 75 H 8 00 W 1 4 Zinc Lag with E Installing the Signal Cable This model is designed specifically for commercial use and will not work on galvanized or magnetic pipe You may need to replace a small section of pipe where the signal cable is to be installed if it is a ferrous based pipe You can replace it with copper or pve pipe There is no need to replace the galvanized pipe downstream as the ScaleBlaster will descale the pipes from that point forward from the location of where the signal cable is wrapped This unit is equipped with a roll of 18 or 12 awg signal cable The maximum pipe size the unit will work on is indicated in the chart on the next page 1 Carefully strip off 2 51mm of the outer rubber shield from one of the ends of the signal cable Tighten the bare wires together to get rid of any stray strands 2 Unscrew one of the two receptacle posts located on the ScaleBlaster power box computer It does not matter if you
9. ping can significantly decrease the power of the signal If you are unable to obtain correct number of wraps due to straight pipe issues of not giving you enough space the minimum number of wraps the unit requires is at least 30 wraps MAKE SURE THE WRAPS ARE FLUSH AGAINST ONE ANOTHER NEVER OVERLAPPING THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED MAKE SURE THE CONTROL BOX IS MOUNTED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO WHERE THE SIGNAL CABLE IS WRAPPED ON THE PIPE THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 10 FEET Double Wrap Figure C YOU MUST KEEP THE SECOND WRAPPING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE FIRST Wrap right over the top of the first layer continuing in the same wrapping direction as the first layer clockwise or counterclockwise This second layer must also be tight and touching the prior wrap Figure C Nylon cable ties lt See wrap maximum chart Figure D Example of a properly wrapped pipe No gaps or loose wire wrappings allowed Wrap a third cable tie around the pipe and both wires Pull the cable tie tight Figure D F Powering up the Control Box Computer 1 The unit will work automatically on either 115 or 230 VAC however the unit has a 115 VAC power plug on the end You may simply plug this into a 115 VAC outlet Since electrical outlets vary worldwide or if you need 230VAC the power cord plug may not match your outlet type In this case it must be replaced with the proper
10. plug ee EL by a licensed electrician j 11 2 Plug the power cord into the outlet oa 3 The unit should stay on 24 hours a day 4 Monitor the LCD screen from time to time to be sure of continuous operation G LCD Indicator Screen When the unit is operating normally O PE RATION AL it will show the screen below SB 250 The Scanning Frequency Screen to the left indicates the unit is functioning correctly and is sweeping the full frequency range of the calcium resonance When the SB 350 SB 450 and SB 650 are operating normally they will alternate between the two screens shown The screen to the right will intermittently show the coil output status in percent and the internal system temperature NOTE SB 350 SB 450 and SB 650 ONLY i ERROR MODE If there is an error or the coil just isn t yet attached the screen to the left will appear If the coil is connected and the message to the left is present then contact your dealer or Clearwater Enviro Tech for help ALL UNITS This screen to the right will appear if the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit At this point the unit will shut down until the temperature subsides This can happen if you inadvertently short out the coil output for extended periods of time or mount the unit in direct sunlight NOTE SB 350 SB 450 and SB 650 ONLY Manufactured by W A T E R ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES 8767 115th Ave N Largo FL 33773 Phone 80
11. to the unused receptacle post either red or black Tighten the receptacle post Again make sure all threads have passed through the opening for a 100 connection E Installing the Signal Cable continued IT IS IMPERATIVE TO WRAP THE COIL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF TIMES PLEASE SEE CHART BELOW FOR CORRECT NUMBER OF WRAPS UNIT TYPE Pipe Type Pipe Size Type of Coil Wire Gauge Wraps SB 250 Copper Pipe 2 Double 18 30 SB 250 PVC PEX 1 53 Single 18 40 SB 250 PVC PEX 2 Single 18 40 SB 250 Ferrous Pipe Call Call 18 Call SB 350 Copper Pipe 2 Double 12 68 SB 350 Copper Pipe 2 5 Double 12 64 SB 350 Copper Pipe 3 Double 12 60 SB 350 PVC PEX 2 Single 12 82 SB 350 PVC PEX 2 5 Single 12 71 SB 350 PVC PEX 3 Single 12 61 SB 350 Ferrous Pipe Call Call 12 Call SB 450 Copper Pipe 3 Double 12 60 SB 450 Copper Pipe 39 Double 12 58 SB 450 Copper Pipe 4 Double 12 56 SB 450 PVC PEX a Single 12 60 SB 450 PVC PEX 3 5 Single 12 52 SB 450 PVC PEX 4 Single 12 40 SB 450 Ferrous Pipe Call Call 12 Call SB 650 Copper Pipe 4 Double 12 56 SB 650 Copper Pipe 5 Double 12 46 SB 650 Copper Pipe 6 Double 12 40 SB 650 PVC PEX 4 Single 12 40 SB 650 PVC PEX 5 Single 12 33 SB 650 PVC PEX 6 Single 12 25 SB 650 PVC PEX 8 Single 12 20 SB 650 Ferrous Pipe Call Call 12 Call JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE EXTRA WIRE DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO USE IT DO NOT OVER WRAP THE COILS MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER DO NOT UNDER WRAP THE AMOUNT OF COILS SUG GESTED Over wrap
12. use the red or black receptacle first 3 Then insert the spliced wire of the signal cable end completely through the opening Tighten the receptacle post as much as possible 4 Itis very important you have a tight connection and that all wire threads go through the opening in the receptacle 5 Route the signal cable from the control box to the inlet pipe Hold the cable parallel and against the pipe and then secure the cable to the pipe with one of the nylon cables ties Make sure the tie is pulled tightly so that the cable is well attached to the pipe Remove excess cable tie with scissors 6 Using finger pressure to keep the signal cable and tie from moving begin wrapping the signal cable securely around the pipe in any direction The correct number of wraps depends on pipe size and composition 7 Once the wrapping is complete secure the signal cable to the pipe using another enclosed cable tie Remove the excess cable tie with scissors or cutters 8 Route the loose end of the signal cable back to the control box Trim the cable wire to length getting rid of any excess wire You want to get the wire from the pipe to the power box computer as taut as possible DO NOT ALLOW THE WIRES GOING TO THE CONTROL BOX TO AND FROM THE WRAPPED COIL TO OVERLAP OR TOUCH EACH OTHER 9 Carefully strip the outer plastic shield from the other end of the signal cable leaving about two inches of bare cable Twist the bare cable and insert the end in
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