FIELD CONTROLS CW-HD-2 User's Manual
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1. and the antenna installation is not based on direction of water flow but one antenna MUST be wrapped in a clockwise direction and the other wrapped in an counter clockwise direction 1 On the right side of the unit wrap the first antenna onto the water pipe by securing the CW clockwise antenna to the water pipe next to the ClearWave housing with a wire tie Wrap the right antenna clockwise over the top of the pipe first keeping the antenna wire tight against the pipe and the preceding coil Secure the end of the antenna wire to the water pipe with a wire tie see Figure 1A Repeat wrapping the remainder of the antennas onto the pipe alternating the wrap direction see Figure 1 2 On left side of the unit wrap the first antenna onto the water pipe by securing the CCW anti clockwise antenna to the water pipe next to the ClearWave housing with a wire tie Wrap the antenna counter clockwise Under the bottom of the pipe first keeping the antenna wire tight against the pipe and the preceding coil Secure the end of the antenna wire to the water pipe with a wire tie Repeat wrapping the remainder of the antennas onto the pipe alternating the wrap direction see Figure 1 3 When energized the ClearWave by plugging in the power supply the modulation indicator lights start flashing sequentially indicating that the ClearWave is functioning properly If the indicator lights do not flash sequentially unplug the power supply wait2. one minute then plug in the power supply again If at any time a functional problem is suspected unplug the power supply wait one minute then plug in the power supply again NOTE The performance of the ClearWave is not affected by the direction or orientation of the unit The unit may be mounted to horizontal vertical or diagonally The ClearWave can be used effectively on any type of water pipe galvanized copper or plastic NOTE The ClearWave is designed and tested to cause little or no interference to other communication devices such as televisions and most cordless telephones Install the ClearWave at least ten feet from any radio television or cordless telephone base unit to eliminate possible interference MAXIMUM WATER CONDITIONING CAPACITY FOR NOMINAL PIPE DIAMETERS SONAN PIDE Diameiet 1inch 2 inch 3 inch 4 inch of Units Req 1 1 1 2 GPM Flow 69 118 219 450 Page 4 OPERATION TIMETABLE FOR THE CLEARWAVE The following timetable of events should be used to evaluate the operation of the ClearWave during the 180 day customer satisfaction period This is the best way to evaluate the ClearWave operation and benefits the ClearWave technology can provide for you and your home Please note testing for changes in hardness with current testing practices will not show you if the ClearWave is working The current practice of determining water hardness is the measurement of the conce
3. to the antenna wires with an insulated butt end wire connector or they can be replaced with 60 feet of 12Ga stranded wire Antenna Wire Ties E E lt n lt lt lt A lt 0 Main Cold Water Supply ff X L Coiled Counter Clockwise Slee Clockwis Start wrapping pean wa ping under over top On pipe Power Coiled Clockwise ottom of pipe Supply Start wrapping Coiled Counter Clockwise Jack over top of pipe Start wrapping under bottom of pipe Each coil of the antenna wire should f be tightly wrapped around the pipe 5 J and pressed sungly against the Power bi 4 adjacent coil Supply pl Y 48 Ga thermostat wire up to 200 feet Figure 1 Page 3 WIRE TIE WALL OR PIPE MOUNTING AT END BRACKET OF COIL For pipe mounting Bend back and forth AA until tab breaks off O WIRE TIE Q N Hold area AT START with pliers OF COIL SIDE VIEW Figure 1A Figure 2 PROPERLY WRAPPING THE ANTENNAE The antenna wrap around the water pipe on each end of the ClearWave see Figure 1 A minimum of seven fully wrapped coils of the antenna wire with each coil wrapped tightly against the pipe and pressed snugly against each other is required for best results see Figure 1A Each wire coil should be spaced 1 inch to 2 inches apart The operation of the ClearWave
4. CLEARWAVE WATER CONDITIONER MODEL CW HD 2 The ClearWave is the most advanced hi tech computerized anti scale device available today It operates by using a programmed chip to constantly cycle through and induce over 200 different electro magnetic low frequency wave pulses into the water These wave pulses produce water with remarkable anti scale properties without adding salts or chemicals at an operating cost for electricity of approximately 25 00 per year POWER SPECIFICATIONS 18 VAC 25 Watts 22 Amps HOW IT WORKS Pure water contains nothing but H20 But water as it comes out of the ground is rich in a multitude of minerals Minerals such as calcium and magnesium are the main components of hard water and the cause of scale formation and other problems There are three basic methods used to control the problem of hardness and specifically scale formation ION EXCHANGE One method is to remove the calcium and magnesium from the water through ion exchange the traditional water softener This method requires the use of a resin filled tank with a high concentration of salt ions As the water flows through the resin tank the salt ions typically sodium are exchanged for the calcium or magnesium ions This lowers the concentration of the minerals that cause scale and therefore inhibits scale formation CHEMICAL ADDITION A second method used to control hard water scale is the addition of chemicals such as phosphates t
5. me scale is dependent on the mineral makeup of the water being treated The mineral makeup of the water can impact the operation of the ClearWave s electrical field A high concentration of iron soluble and insoluble causes a disruption and weakening of the electrical field reducing the effectiveness on scale reduction Under these conditions an iron removal system is required to filter out the iron prior the ClearWave Additionally if the water is excessively hard greater than 25 grains the ClearWave M is often less effective TESTING FOR HARDNESS AND IRON LEVELS High Iron Concentration A high concentration of iron soluble and insoluble causes a disruption and weakening of the ClearWaveTWY s electrical field reducing its effectiveness on scale reduction Under these conditions an iron removal system is required to filter out the iron prior to the ClearWave We recommend an iron removal system for total iron levels above 0 3 ppm parts per million Contact your local health department or water authorities for testing your water Water Hardness On hardness levels above 250 ppm or 15 gpg two ClearWave units should be mounted in series on the incoming water pipe The maximum hardness level the ClearWave will effectively work on is 425 ppm or 25 gpg Above these levels the ClearWave should be used in conjunction with a tradition ion exchange water softener to remove hardness and condition the water This allows you to mi
6. nimize the salt used to remove the hardness and maintain the cost saving benefits of the ClearWave water conditioning system Page 2 INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL THE CLEARWAVE 1 For water supply applications locate where the main water supply pipe enters the home or building Point of use applications such as dishwashers ice makers boilers water heaters etc attach the ClearWave unit to the water supply line to that particular appliance For long system piping lengths or high level calcium water mount a CW HD 1 to point of use appliances 2 Find a suitable location to install the ClearWave on the water supply pipe before the piping branches off to supply water throughout the building HOW TO INSTALL THE CLEARWAVE 1 One set of mounting brackets are provided for mounting the ClearWave onto 1 1 2 inch to 4 inch water pipes or wall mounted near the selected pipe area Mount the mounting brackets to the base of the ClearWave by using the screws provided Mount the ClearWave onto the pipe with wire ties or to the wall with appropriate fasteners see Figure 1 For pipe mounting the wall mount tabs should be removed from the mounting brackets see Figure 2 2 Plug the antennas into each end of the housing to the appropriate wire wrap connections e g CW for clockwise wrapping and CCW for counter clockwise wrapping If longer wires are needed up to 50 feet of 12Ga stranded wire can be added
7. ntration of calcium and magnesium in the water Since the ClearWave does not remove any calcium or magnesium ions from the water testing the water before and after the installation of the ClearWave will not show any change DAY Tina dis The ClearWave action immediately starts to loosen existing scale in both the hot and cold water systems One should find soap lathers more easily DAY 5 and onwards Scale begins to break down and come off water heater elements immersion heaters and tanks Most particles are microscopic and will flow through your water system but some small particles may be seen in the water coming from the hot water tap DAY 10 tO 162 iieeeeeesscecessteeeeeeeees It should be noticeably easier to wipe clean ceramic plastic glass and metal surfaces By now the quantity of bath soap dish soap laundry detergent and laundry softening agents can be reduced Scale should have loosened on faucet showerheads and frequently used appliances that boil water such as coffee makers DAY 16 and onwards Scale should continue to loosen from faucet showerheads and pipes With the continuing break down and reduction of scale from the heating surfaces of water heaters water should heat up quicker using less energy to achieve the desired temperature After 1 to 2 months Any scaly crust or stains in toilets or under faucet should be significantly reduced No new stains or c
8. o the water These materials chemically alter the scaling characteristics of the calcium or magnesium allowing the concentration of the minerals to stay the same while still reducing scale formation and its affects Both of the above methods require the use of consumable materials to change the makeup of the water For these devices to function properly the homeowner must continuously replenish the salts or chemicals as well as perform periodic maintenance on the equipment In addition to these inconveniences the chemicals and salts discharged into the effluent water present problems downstream to the municipal water treatment facility and the environment Many U S cities have been enacting and or evaluating environmental legislation to limit or reduce the levels of chemicals or salts that result from these types of water treatment methods ELECTRIC POTENTIAL A third method used to treat the hard water problems associated with scale utilizes changes in electrical potential in the water to produce the affects of chemical addition The electric potential applied changes the scaling characteristics of the calcium or magnesium without the removal of these ions or the addition of chemicals FIELDCONTROLS Field Controls LLC 2630 Airport Road Kinston NC 28504 Phone 252 522 3031 Fax 252 522 021 4 Web www fieldcontrols com Magnets Bar magnets were the first types of equipment used to generate electric potential changes in wa
9. rust should form Mold that attaches to scale will begin to disappear from shower curtains and once cleaned should not reappear Depending on the water hardness in the area the full affects can take up to 12 weeks especially if the system has been heavily scaled up over many years NOTES 1 If iron is present in the water supply use an iron filter prior to the ClearWave 2 Depending on water hardness or water make up two CW HD 2 units may be required 3 The CW HD 2 can be used on water up to 25 grains of hardness If over 25 grains it can be used to aid the operation of a water softener MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY The ClearWave unit is guaranteed for 18 months from the date of the original purchase against defects in workmanship and material During that period these defects will be repaired or the unit will be replaced without charge at manufacturers option This guarantee covers normal consumer usage but excludes damage caused by alteration accident misuse abuse neglect installation or normal wear and tear Should your unit fail within the unit guarantee period please pack it carefully in the original box and return it to your supplier This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Please return the guarantee at the end of this manual to register your purchase SATISFACTION GUARANTEED In the unlikely event you are not satisfied with the performance of the ClearWave Water Conditioner it should be returned wi
10. ter Bar magnets have been used with limited success to inhibit scale formation The fixed magnetic field of a bar magnet creates electric potential changes in the water only when the water moves through the magnetic field Electromagnets function in much the same way as bar magnets but the magnetic field is created by passing a current through a coil essentially creating a more powerful fixed magnetic field Inherently fixed magnetic fields are limited to a narrow range of applications pipe sizes and water flow rates Permanent bar magnets and electromagnets have been promoted as a method of treating hard water but they do not treat the vast and complex array of mineral contents and concentrations found in water Particles can also build up inside the pipe where the magnet is placed eventually causing blockage at the very point it is supposed to be doing its job Electrostatic Devices Electrostatic devices create an electric potential in the water between two electrodes One electrode is mounted in the water stream in the center of the pipe housing while the pipe itself acts as the other electrode The device applies a voltage across the two electrodes to create the electric potential in the water This electrostatic approach was an improvement upon the bar magnets and electromagnets but increased the initial cost considerably while not dramatically improving the range of effective conditions ClearWave The ClearWave water condi
11. th the receipt to the point of purchase complete and within 180 days of the original purchase date It should be packed in the original box and is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the manufacturers warranty Page 5 For more information on the ClearWave visit the Field Controls web site at www fieldcontrols com P N 46302500 Rev A Page 6 f l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l PELEEEEEEE EEE TEIL EELLELEL EEE TEE LELLELELLELELEEE EEE ClearWave Warranty Registration ClearWave Name Address City State Zip Code o Phone Fax 1 Grains if Known 2 ppm s if Known Light 3 Do you have iron present in Moderate YES If Yes circle one Hee your water NO S eavy Very Heavy 4 Had you installed an Iron filter YES ppm s if Known prior to purchasing the NO 5 Where did you purchase the ClearWave from 6 Date purchased 7 Mfg date code Hardness Level Check One Light 1 3 grains Y Briefly describe any current water problems scale build up odor taste staining etc 17 51 ppm Moderate 4 6 grains 52 102 ppm Hard 7 10 grains 103 170 ppm Very Hard 10 grains amp above 170 ppm amp above ppm Parts Per Million
12. tioning system operates on similar principles as the magnets and electrostatic devices But unlike those previously mentioned the ClearWave uses microprocessor technology to electronically generate inaudible wave forms which help keep calcium carbonate particles scale dissolved or suspended in water With ClearWave the electric field generated is always being applied to the water while a magnetic field relies on the movement of water to produce the electric potential changes Low frequency waveforms are emitted through two coiled wires attached to the outside of the water pipe As a result of these waveforms the two coils are constantly inducing a voltage into the water in the area of the ClearWave When one coil induces a positive voltage the other coil induces a counteracting negative voltage This electric field causes the calcium or magnesium to remain in solution or suspension and the treated water continues to dissolve scale as it flows downstream Over time the ClearWave treated water helps solve hard water problems in the entire system including pipes water heaters showerheads and appliances The ClearWave is the state of the art in electronic water conditioning The ClearWave microprocessor controlled technology continually varies its frequency affecting the widest range of mineral concentrations and other variables that cause hard water problems The length of time required to alter the characteristics of the li
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