The eco-friendly solution to hard water SB-175 Installation & Operation Manual Residential Unit • Indoor/Outdoor Installation
IDENTIFY THE SB-175 COMPONENTS Your new ScaleBlaster SB-175 unit includes the following components: 1.) One (1) SB-175 power unit that works on 115VAC or 230VAC automatically. If 230VAC is desired, replace plug. This unit comes with a 5 foot power cord. 1.) 2.) Mounting brackets (4) and mounting bracket screws (4) 2.) 3.) Signal Cable (56’) and four (4) nylon cable ties 4.) Warranty Card 5.) Extended Warranty Card 3.) 6.) Installation & operation manual 4.) 5.) 6.
Before You Start Installing Finding The Main Cold Water Pipe The water shutoff valve is on the main cold water pipe. Install the ScaleBlaster unit on this pipe as close to where it comes into the house as possible. This will ensure that the outside spigots and kitchen are being treated. If you cannot access the cold water pipe before it splits Follow the main cold water pipe back as far as possible from the water heater and install the ScaleBlaster there.
LOCATION OF THE SB-175 UNIT 1.) The most desirable place to install the unit is on the main water line that enters the house. 2.) The power unit should be mounted on a wall or other solid surface within five feet from an electrical outlet and within ten feet from where the pipe will be wrapped. 3.
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. NOTICE: If mounting the power unit outside, it must be kept out of the direct sunlight. The installer must supply the mounting screws for the type of surface the unit will be mounted on. (We recommend a number 8 screw) Mount power unit on a solid surface using enclosed mounting brackets and screws. LED light. See details on bottom of page 7.
Wrapping the pipe with the ScaleBlaster Signal Cable PVC, CPVC, or PEX PIPE INSTRUCTIONS 1.) Insert the pre-stripped end of the signal cable into one of the two signal terminals and tighten. 2.) Route the signal cable to the inlet pipe. Hold cable parallel and next to the pipe. 3.) Wrap one of the cable ties tightly so that the signal cable is secured to the pipe.
COPPER PIPE INSTRUCTIONS 1.) Follow the same instructions in steps 1-6 for PVC, CPVC and PEX pipe. Use Chart B for Copper 2.) Instead of a single coil wrapping around the pipe, a second one is added for copper pipe. 3.) YOU MUST KEEP THE SECOND WRAPPING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE FIRST! Wrap right over the top of the first layer continuing in the same wrapping direction as the first layer – clockwise or counterclockwise. This second layer must also be tight and touching the prior wrap.
WARRANTY & EXTENDED WARRANTY This unit comes with a 5 year warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use from the date of purchase. A 5 year extended warranty is available on this unit at a very minimal cost. 90-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE We are so sure you will be satisfied with ScaleBlaster, we are offering a 90-day money back guarantee from the date of purchase if you are not 100% satisfied with the product.
