User manual FIELD CONTROLS 46300500

[. . . ] 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) to 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. [. . . ] The length of time required to alter the characteristics of the lime scale is dependent on the mineral makeup of the water being treated. The mineral makeup of the water can impact the operation of the ClearWaveTM'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 ClearWaveTM. Additionally, if the water is excessively hard (greater than 25 grains), the ClearWaveTM 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 ClearWaveTM'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 ClearWaveTM. 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 ClearWaveTM units should be mounted in series on the incoming water pipe. The maximum hardness level the ClearWaveTM will effectively work on is 425 ppm or 25 gpg. Above these levels, the ClearWaveTM should be used in conjunction with a tradition ion exchange water softener to remove hardness and condition the water. This allows you to minimize the salt used to remove the hardness and maintain the cost saving benefits of the ClearWaveTM water-conditioning system. Page 3 INSTALLATION WHERE TO INSTALL THE CLEARWAVETM 1. For domestic water applications, locate where the main water supply pipe enters the home or building. For light commercial applications such as dishwashers, ice makers, boilers, water heaters etc. , attach the ClearWaveTM unit to the water supply line to that particular appliance. Find a suitable location to install the ClearWaveTM on the water supply pipe before the piping branches off to supply water throughout the home. One set of mounting brackets are provided, for mounting the ClearWaveTM onto 1/2" to 1-1/2" water pipes or wall mounted near the selected pipe area. Mount the mounting brackets to the base of the ClearWaveTM by using the screws provided. Mount the ClearWaveTM 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. Plug the antenna into each end of the housing. If longer wires are needed, up to 50 feet of 12Ga stranded wire can be added to the antenna wires with an insulated butt end wire connector or they can be replaced with 65 feet of 12Ga stranded wire. Figure 2 Figure 1 Page 4 PROPERLY WRAPPING THE ANTENNAE The antenna wrap around the water pipe on each end of the ClearWaveTM (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 3). [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]