SB Elite Residential Use • Indoor/Outdoor Installation Installation & Operation Manual View our installation video Visit scaleblaster.
A. Identify The SB Elite Components Your ScaleBlaster SB Elite unit includes the following components: 2. 3. 4. 5. Signal Cable (52’) and four (4) nylon cable ties Warranty Card Extended Warranty Card Installation & Operation Manual 1.
B. Site Survey - determining the best location for install There are several factors that go into determining the best location for the installation of ScaleBlaster. The installation involves mounting the ScaleBlaster power box on a wall and wrapping a signal cable around the outside of the incoming pipeline and connecting it to the power box. 1.
B. Site Survey (continued) 2. Locating a place to install the power unit The power unit should be mounted on a wall or other solid surface within five (5) feet from an electrical outlet and within ten (10) feet from where the pipe will be wrapped and in a well ventilated area. We recommend the average air temperature to operate ScaleBlaster at 32 to 122 degrees F. Can be installed on a horizontal or vertical pipe. Install power unit in a well ventilated area.
C. Mounting the Power Unit The unit can be mounted indoors or outdoors, in an upright vertical position, on a wall or other non-enclosed area where it is well ventilated. NOTICE: If mounting the power unit outside, it must be kept out of the direct sunlight. We recommend the average air temperature to operate ScaleBlaster at 32 to 122 degrees F. HOLES FOR MOUNTING The picture to the far right shows the location of the mounting holes.
E. Wrapping the Signal Cable (continued) 1. After you have inserted the pre-stripped end of the signal cable into one of the two terminal posts, route the signal cable to the inlet pipe. Hold the cable parallel and next to the pipe. 2. Strap on one of the cable ties tightly around the pipe so that the signal cable is secured to the pipe. Do not trim cable until step 10. 3. Wrap the loose end of the signal cable securely around the pipe – in any one direction. 4.
E. Wrapping the Signal Cable (continued) First layer wrapping direction 7. Once the first layer of wrapping is completed, strap on a second cable tie at the end of the wrappings, securing the signal cable tightly and in place on the pipe. Never overwrap the amount of wrappings required. 8. Continue the wrapping around the pipe and go right over the top of the first layer - continuing in the same direction around the pipe as the first layer – clockwise or counterclockwise.
F. Activating the System 1. Once everything has been completed in Steps A-E of this manual, plug control box into electrical outlet. 2. Operation of the SB Elite system can be confirmed by observing the illumination of the LED indicator located on the face of the power unit. 3. When the unit has been plugged in, the far right green LED will stay lit up all the time. 4.
