Installation Guide

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COPPER PIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1.) Follow the same instructions in steps of 1-9 for PVC, CPVC and PEX pipe, except use CHART B
below to determine the number of wraps for copper pipe.
2.) Instead of a double coil wrapping around the pipe, a third one is added for copper pipe.
3.) YOU MUST KEEP THE THIRD WRAPPING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE FIRST AND
SECOND! Wrap right over the top of the second layer continuing in the same wrapping direction as
the first and second layer. This third layer must also be tight and touching the prior wrap. (Figure E)
4.) Wrap a fourth cable tie around the pipe and both wires.
Pull the cable tie tight. (Figure F)
5.) Follow same instructions in steps 10-11 for PVC,
CPVC and PEX pipe.
ACTIVATING THE SYSTEM
1.) Plug control box into electrical outlet after mounting the control box on the wall and wrapping the
signal coil.
2.) The LED light on the front panel should light up.
3.) Operation of the ScaleBlaster SB-MAX system can be confirmed by observing the illumination of the
LED indicator located on the face of the power unit. Power on - green light on far right side will stay
lit (Figure G). When pipe is wrapped and unit is turned on the far right light will stay lit and the other
lights will oscillate back and forth (Figure H).
MAINTENANCE
The best feature of the ScaleBlaster SB-MAX is that there is NO MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. No salt,
batteries, moving parts or costly repairs. Just check the LED light for proper operation.
Figure E
Figure F
SB-MAX
Wrap Requirement
COPPER pipe
Pipe Size
3/4”
1”
1 1/4”
1 1/2”
Layers / Wraps
Triple** 70 wraps
Triple** 68 wraps
Triple** 62 wraps
Triple** 54 wraps
Never under wrap or
over wrap the coil.
Improper wrapping will
cause the unit to
overheat. This is for all
types of pipe.
Figure G
Figure H
Power
Indicator
Signal
Indicators
CHART B
**Example - Triple 70 wraps is a
total of 210 wraps. 70 wraps on first
layer, 70 on second layer and
70 wraps on third layer