Scaleblaster SB-175 User Manual

SB-150/175 Installation Quick Chart

Mount power unit on a solid surface using
enclosed mounting brackets and screws.

Unit works on 115VAC or 230VAC
automatically. If 230VAC is
desired, replace plug.

ScaleBlaster comes with a 5' power cord.

No more than 10' of wire is allowed between
the power box terminals and the signal cable
location wrapped on the pipe.

Components included
with power unit.

Signal

Cable (56’)

Keep at least two
feet

from

major
electrical
interference.

LED light. See
details on reverse

Keep wires from touching each
other - going from the terminals
to the signal cable location on
the pipe.

signal cable

away

any

inlet pipe

Pressure tank

for well water

Install the signal cable on the incoming cold water
supply line entering the home as close to where
it comes into the house as possible.

main water

shutoff valve

At least 12” of straight pipe
is desired - away from elbows,
tees, valves & couplings

Nylon cable ties

Mounting Brackets (4)

Mounting Bracket Screws (4)

Important! For best results, wrap signal cable
on a straight section of pipe of 12” or more.
Keep the signal cable as far away from tees,
elbows, angles, couplings, valves and any
curved pipe.

Notice:

If mounting the power unit outside, it

must be kept out of the direct sunlight.

Nylon Zip Ties (3)

Hot

Water

Heater

hot water to house

cold water to house

If you cannot access the cold water pipe before it splits,
follow the main cold water line as far back as possible
from the water heater and install the coil there.

Example of a properly wrapped pipe.

No gaps or loose wire wrappings allowed!

See chart on back panel to wrap the coil and to

determine the proper number of wraps

This model will work on copper, pvc, cpvc,
and pex pipe. If you have galvanized pipe, or in

other words -if a magnet will stick to the outside of the
incoming water line- you will need to replace a small
section of pipe with pvc or copper. You only need to
replace the area where the signal cable goes and allow
a couple of inches extra on each end.

CLM-417

SB-150/175 Installation Quick Chart

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. (Figure A)

Straight section of pipe away

Figure A

to power

box terminal

4.) Wrap the loose end of the signal cable securely around the pipe - in any one direction – the proper number
of turns as noted in yellow box

5.) Make sure the wraps are flush against one other, wrapped tightly and not overlapping. Continue until you
reach the recommended number of wraps.

6.) Wrap a second cable tie at the end of the wrappings securing the signal cable tightly. (Figure B)

Figure B

See wrap

to power

box terminal

7.) Route the loose end of the signal cable back to the power box.
Trim excess cable to length.

8.) Carefully strip the outer plastic shield form the end of the
signal cable leaving1/4” to 3/8” of bare cable. Twist the
bare cable and insert the end in the other terminal post
on the power box and tighten the receptacle post.

Cable Tie Cable Tie

maximum

chart

Balance of ScaleBlaster signal cable

from angles, tees, valves and couplings

Balance of ScaleBlaster signal cable

Cable Tie

Wrap Requirement

PVC or PEX pipe*

Pipe Size

1/2”
3/4”

1”

1 1/4”

Pipe Size

1/2”
3/4”

1”
1 1/4”
1 1/2”

SB-150

Layers / Wraps

Double 38 wraps

Single 70 wraps
Single 57 wraps
Single 50 wraps

SB-175

Layers / Wraps

Double 38 wraps

Single 70 wraps
Single 57 wraps
Single 50 wraps
Single 40 wraps

1.) Follow the same instructions in steps 1-6 for PVC, CPVC and PEX pipe.

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. (Figure C)

Figure C

Wrap Requirement

COPPER pipe*

COPPER PIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1/2”
3/4”

1”

SB-150

Layers / Wraps
Double 50 wraps
Double 50 wraps
Double 45 wraps
Double 40 wraps

See wrap
maximum

chart

4.) Wrap a third cable tie around the pipe and both wires.
Pull the cable tie tight. (Figure D)

Figure D

Pipe Size

1 1/4”

SB-175

Pipe Size

1/2”
3/4”

1”

5.) Follow same instructions in steps 7-8 for PVC, CPVC and
PEX pipe.

ACTIVATING THE SYSTEM / LED LIGHT INDICATOR

Plug control box into electrical outlet after mounting the control box on the wall and wrapping the signal coil.
The LED light on the front panel should light up. The far right light panel should stay on all the time while
power is going to the ScaleBlaster box. Once the signal cable is installed, the remaining LED lights should
come on and oscillate back and forth continuously.

ENJOYING THE SCALEBLASTER SYSTEM

There is no maintenance with the ScaleBlaster unit itself! No bags of salt to haul around, wasted water or
batteries to change. Best of all, you are protecting the environment!

Allow up to 90 days to realize the full effects. Initial descaling may make things worse for awhile, especially in
the dishwasher and aerators. This is normal! Simply clean out the screens or aerators. With dishwashers, we
recommend cutting back on soap usage (unless you have been using a water softener). In July of 2010,
manufacturers of dishwasher soap detergents cut back on phosphates - resulting in an increase in spotting and
cloudiness. We recommend using Cascade Action Pacs with Dawn or Cascade All-in-one Action Pacs for best
cleaning results. Another product that works best is Lemi Shine. You may also add white vinegar in the rinse
cycle.

After the first 90 days, we strongly recommend you drain out your water heater. You will be amazed at what
ScaleBlaster has cleaned out of your pipes!

1 1/4”
1 1/2”

Layers / Wraps

Double

50 wraps
Double 50 wraps
Double 45 wraps
Double 40 wraps
Double 35 wraps