User manual FIELD CONTROLS 46302500

[. . . ] 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. For water supply applications, locate where the main water supply pipe enters the home or building. Point of use applications such as dishwashers, ice makers, boilers, water heaters etc. , attach the ClearWaveTM unit to the water supply line to that particular appliance. For long system piping lengths or high level calcium water, mount a CW-HD-1 to point of use appliances. Find a suitable location to install the ClearWaveTM on the water supply pipe before the piping branches off to supply water throughout the building. One set of mounting brackets are provided, for mounting the ClearWaveTM onto 1-1/2 inch to 4 inch 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 antennas into each end of the housing, to the appropriate wire wrap connections (e. g. "CW" for clockwise wrapping and "CCW" for counter clockwise wrapping). [. . . ] Since the ClearWaveTM does not remove any calcium or magnesium ions from the water, testing the water before and after the installation of the ClearWaveTM will not show any change. The ClearWaveTM action immediately starts to loosen existing scale in both the hot and cold water systems. 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. [. . . ]