Use and Care Guide

Q & A
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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.
Always keep these
wires from touching
one another as much as
possible.
3. Locate a place to wrap the signal cable
Once the main water inlet pipe to the house is located, identify a
section of pipe that is at most 12-inches straight, (can be a
horizontal or vertical pipe) and as far away as possible from
tees, elbows, couplings, valves and curved pipe. If this is not
possible you can still install the equipment, but for best results
make sure the area where the coil being wrapped is at least
straight.
At most 12” of straight pipe
is desired - away from elbows,
tees, valves & couplings
(can be installed on a horizontal or vertical pipe)
Can I wrap the signal cable wires on a main
water pipe underground?
Yes. Sometimes older homes built on slabs have little
exposed pipe and this is an option. Installing the
signal cable underground is not problem at all.
The area I want to install the signal cable
has a coupling in the middle of it. How
much of an issue will I have on the
effectiveness of the product?
We do not recommend installing the signal cable over
a coupling. The wraps must be flush, and evenly
against one another. Adding additional pipe to the
installation area would be the best option.
Can ScaleBlaster be installed in a well pump
house?
Yes. Install the signal cable after the pump for best
results.
I am planning to install the ScaleBlaster
power box and do not have much space. Can
it be installed vertically or horizontally?
It does not matter, either way is fine. We do ask that the
area is ventilated and not in a hot enclosed area over
122 degrees F.
Can I install the power box right next to the
water pipe and where the coil is going? I
know it has to be within ten feet, but I can
put it within a foot.
Yes, that is fine.
Can I install ScaleBlaster on two lines – I
have one going to my house and one for the
yard and barn?
No, you cannot install ScaleBlaster on two lines. The
signal is only strong enough to treat one line and one
building the size noted.
as far away as possible from tees,
elbows, couplings, valves and curved pipe.
Can be installed on a
horizontal or vertical
pipe.
Install power
unit in a well
ventilated area.