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AG-150, AG-200, AG-300 & AG-400

Installation & Operation Manual

Electronic Lime Scale Control System

115/230 VAC (Auto Selected)

AG-300 for pipe sizes

up to 3" (non-ferrous)

AG-400 for pipe sizes

up to 4" (non-ferrous)

AG-150 for pipe sizes

up to 1 ½" (non-ferrous)

AG-200 for pipe sizes

up to 2" (non-ferrous)

12/16

Electronic Lime Scale Control System

for Agriculture Applications

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AG Commercial Units - 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

All

ScaleBlaster

commercial electronic descaler products carry a full

five (5) year warranty

to be free from defects in material

and workmanship under normal use from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction or failure of this product, the purchaser should
contact their dealer for service. If distributor is unavailable, contact

Clearwater Enviro Tech

direct at

800-756-7946 or 727-562-5186

by fax

727-562-5187

or going to their website at

clearwater-enviro.com

to obtain an

RMA (return merchandise number)

. Properly

package the entire unit and ship it prepaid with a note containing the RMA number, your name, address, phone number (or best way to
contact you) along with a brief description of the difficulty you are experiencing with the unit to:

Clearwater Enviro Technologies, Inc. • 8767 115th Ave. N. • Largo, FL 33773

Please be sure to also write the

RMA

number on the outside of the shipping box.

If the malfunction or failure is a result of defects covered by this warranty,

Clearwater Enviro Tech

will repair the product or replace it

and return it to the purchaser. After a period of

five years

, a small labor and parts charge will occur.

This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty does not cover damage due to accidents,

abuse, tampering, misuse, fire, lightning damage, power surge, flooding or any catastrophic acts of God.

This warranty does not extend to any other electrical or water appliance or device.

In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for damages from improper user installation, nor shall they be liable for already damaged

pipe and any consequential damages incurred, whether direct or indirect.

This warranty is limited to repair or replacement and does not include consequential damage or installation expenses and is in lieu of all

other warranties express or implied. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state.

Electronic Lime Scale Control System

for Agriculture Applications

Section

Description

Page

Product Warranty Information.................................................................

Identifying the

Scaleblaster

Components......................................

Tools and Materials Required..................................................................

Site Survey...............................................................................................

4, 5

Mounting the Power Box.........................................................................

Installing the Signal Cable.......................................................................

6, 7

Powering up the Control Box / Computer...............................................

LCD Indicator Screen..............................................................................

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Table of Contents

A.) Identifying the ScaleBlaster AG Components

The ScaleBlaster AG unit includes the following components:

One

ScaleBlaster AG

control box.

One roll of 18 gauge (AG-150) or 12 gauge (AG-200, AG-300 &

AG-400) signal wire.

(length to be determined by specific application,

pipe size, and pipe material.)

Long nylon cable ties, 5 or 3.

(5 for the AG-150)

(3 for the AG-200,

AG-300 & AG-400)

These ties aid in securing the cable to the pipe.

Warranty Card

(along with this Installation & Operations Manual)

Shipping Box

. Please save the foam inserts and shipping box, it is made

to protect the descaler during transport and is reusable in case the unit
ever needs servicing at the factory.

• Bullet Level
• Flat Screwdriver
• Screws & Anchors
• Voltage Meter

• Drill & Drill bits
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Utility Knife
• Wire Stripper

AG-100, AG-200, AG-300 or AG-400

B.) Tools and Materials Required

5 or 3

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C.) Site Survey

Basic overview

- Installation of the

ScaleBlaster A

nvolves mounting the power box

commercial model i

/computer on a wall near an electrical outlet and a signal cable that is wrapped around the incoming water
supply line going to the building or equipment (boiler, chiller, drinkers, Cool Cell Pads, etc.) You will need to
locate a section of straight pipe of about 18 inches, and a location to mount the control box that is near an
electrical outlet. This signal cable must be within 10 feet of the control box – no matter what.

At least 6" of straight pipe
(before and after coil)

Wrap coil tightly (See
chart for number of
wraps)

At least 6" of straight pipe
(before and after coil)

Tie wrap

Power cable is 5 ½ ' long.
If required, use a 16 awg
extension cord of no
more than 25'

Power source
115VAC or
230VAC, unit
auto switches

Coil leads must be no longer
than 10' (20' round trip)

Vertical or
horizontal water
pipe entering
the building or
equipment

AG-150, AG-200, AG-300 or AG-400

Example of a properly wrapped pipe.

No gaps or loose wire wrappings allowed!

Nylon cable ties

C.) Site Survey

(Continued)

Type of Pipe

- This

ScaleBlaster

commercial model will work on PVC, CPVC, PEX or copper pipe up to:

one and a half (1 ½) inch in diameter for the AG-150,
two (2) inches in diameter for the AG-200,
three (3) inches in diameter for the AG-300,
four (4) inches in diameter for the AG-400.

If the pipe is galvanized or magnetic pipe, the unit will not penetrate it and will not work. By magnetic pipe, we
mean that if you put a magnet on the pipe and it sticks, it is magnetic. The pipe may be stainless steel, or steel and
appear to be magnetic, but not magnetic. So please test with a magnet to make sure if there is any doubt.

THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.

If you only have galvanized or steel pipe to install the unit on, there are two options. You can replace about a foot
or so of the pipe with either copper or pvc. If this is not possible, then a much larger

ScaleBlaster

model will be

required to work on this application. Consult your distributor or

Clearwater Enviro Tech

for more details.

Location of the install -

The exact location of the install depends on the application. Because

ScaleBlaster

has multiple

applications, it is impossible to list them all. However, the most desirable place to install the equipment is at the main water supply line
going to the building or in front of the equipment. If the system has recycled water, you can also place the equipment on that line. It is
best to consult your dealer or

Clearwater Enviro Tech

if you have any questions. Your main goal is to treat 100% of the water as often

as possible. The unit should stay on 24 hours a day. The unit can be installed to cycle with electrical timers and pumps. The unit must
be on when water is flowing.

The unit may be installed indoors or outdoors, as the unit is in a weatherproof, UL, CUL and CE listed enclosure. If outdoors, make sure
the install area is out of direct sunlight. In extremely hot or cold areas of the world, it may be best to enclose our power box / computer
in another box to protect the LCD window and other inside components.

The power unit should be mounted on a wall or solid surface within 5 ½ feet from an electrical outlet, and within ten (10) feet from the
pipe in which the signal cable will be wrapped. If the power unit has to be more than 10 feet of where the signal cable will be wrapped,
you should contact your dealer or call

Clearwater Enviro Tech

for assistance.

The

ScaleBlasterAG

commercial unit has a 115 VAC power plug on the end of the cord. If the electrical outlet is more than 5 ½ feet

away from where the power box / computer is mounted, you can add an UL listed and commercial grade extension cord of up to 25 feet.
This is not recommended, but can be done if necessary. If the outlet is 230 VAC, you can simply remove the power plug and wire it to
the power source. The unit will automatically adjust to 115 or 230 VAC with no adjustments required to the power box / computer.

Once the main water line (or line in front of the equipment) is located, identify a

SECTION OF

STRAIGHT PIPE THAT IS AT

LEAST 18 INCHES LONG

, and at least one foot away from any major electrical interference (an electric motor, for example). This

straight section must be away from elbows, couplings, tees and valves. Any agitation in the water will make it difficult to properly hit
the water with the

ScaleBlaster

signal. If you locate a section of straight pipe, make sure it is away from the elbows, couplings, etc. as

much as possible – but if you have no other options and there are elbows or couplings close by, go ahead and install the equipment.

It is better to add an extension cord to the power cable than it is to try and increase the coil leads.

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D.) Mounting the Power Box

E.) Installing the Signal Cable

Page 6

Mount the power box / computer to the wall after drilling the four holes in the determined location. Use the appropriate screws and anchors (if needed)
depending on the surface (wood, stucco, etc.).

This should be within 5 ½ feet of a power source and 10 feet of the location for the signal cable.

this is not possible, you may add an extension cord to the 115 VAC plug at the end of the power cord.

The unit can be installed indoors or outdoors as long as it is

out of direct sunlight

. The unit will work on either 115 VAC or 230 VAC with no

adjustments. You can either plug the unit in a 115 VAC power outlet, or wire it directly into a 230 VAC source by removing the power plug. We
strongly recommended a licensed electrician if wiring to 230 VAC.

AG-300

12.75" H

8.00" W

AG-400

14.75" H

10.00" W

Top and / or bottom of the power unit

showing the mounting bracket (AG 200, 300 and 400).

Close up of mounting hole

1/4" Tapcon

1/4" Zinc Lag with
Washer

This model is designed specifically for commercial use, and will not work on galvanized or magnetic pipe. You may need to replace a small section of pipe where the
signal cable is to be installed if it is a ferrous based pipe. You can replace it with copper or pvc pipe. There is no need to replace the galvanized pipe downstream, as
the

ScaleBlaster

will descale the pipes from that point forward (from the location of where the signal cable is wrapped).

This unit is equipped with a roll of 18 or 12 awg signal cable. The maximum pipe size the unit will work on is indicated in the chart on the next page.

1.) Carefully strip off 2" (51mm) of the outer rubber shield from one of the ends of the signal cable. Tighten the bare wires together to get rid of any stray strands.
2.) Unscrew one of the two receptacle posts located on the

ScaleBlaster

power box / computer. It does not matter if you use the red or black receptacle first.

3.)  Then insert the spliced wire of the signal cable end completely through the opening. Tighten the receptacle post as much as possible.
4.)  It is very important you have a tight connection and that all wire threads go through the opening in the receptacle.
5.)  Route the signal cable from the control box to the inlet pipe. Hold the cable parallel and against the pipe and then secure the cable to the pipe with one of the nylon

cables ties. Make sure the tie is pulled tightly so that the cable is well attached to the pipe. Remove excess cable tie with scissors.

6.) Using finger pressure to keep the signal cable and tie from moving, begin wrapping the signal cable securely around the pipe in any direction around the pipe. The

correct number of wraps depends on pipe size and composition.

7.) Once the wrapping is complete, secure the signal cable to the pipe, using another enclosed cable tie. Remove the excess cable tie with scissors or cutters.
8.) Route the loose end of the signal cable back to the control box. Trim the cable wire to length, getting rid of any excess wire. You want to get the wire from the

pipe to the power box / computer as taut as possible.

DO NOT ALLOW THE WIRES GOING TO THE CONTROL BOX - TO AND FROM THE WRAPPED COIL - TO OVERLAP OR TOUCH EACH OTHER

9.) Carefully strip the outer plastic shield from the other end of the signal cable, leaving about two inches of bare cable. Twist the bare cable and insert the end into

the unused receptacle post (either red or black). Tighten the receptacle post. Again, make sure all threads have passed through the opening for a 100% connection.

AG-200

8.50" H

13.00" W

13.00"

(30.02cm)

8.50"

(21.59cm)

First layer
wrapping direction

Second layer wrapping direction

(same as the first)

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UNIT TYPE

Pipe Type

Pipe Size

Type of Coil

Wire Gauge Wraps

AG-150

Copper Pipe

.75"

Double*

50*

wraps x 2

AG-150

Copper Pipe

Double*

45*

wraps x 2

AG-150

Copper Pipe

1.25"

Double*

40*

wraps x 2

AG-150

Copper Pipe

1.5"

Double*

35*

wraps x 2

AG-150

PVC/CPVC/PEX

.75"

Double*

70*

wraps x 2

AG-150

PVC/CPVC/PEX

Single

AG-150

PVC/CPVC/PEX

1.25"

Single

AG-150

PVC/CPVC/PEX

1.5"

Single

AG-200

Copper Pipe

Double*

68*

wraps x 2

AG-200

PVC/CPVC/PEX

Single

AG-200

Ferrous Pipe

Call

AG-300

Copper Pipe

2.5"

Double*

64*

wraps x 2

AG-300

Copper Pipe

Double*

60*

wraps x 2

AG-300

PVC/CPVC/PEX

2.5"

Single

AG-300

PVC/CPVC/PEX

Single

AG-300

Ferrous Pipe

Call

AG-400

Copper Pipe

3.5"

Double*

58*

wraps x 2

AG-400

Copper Pipe

Double*

56*

wraps x 2

AG-400

PVC/CPVC/PEX

3.5"

Single

AG-400

PVC/CPVC/PEX

Single

AG-400

Ferrous Pipe

Call

E.) Installing the Signal Cable

(continued)

IT IS IMPERATIVE TO WRAP THE COIL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF TIMES.

PLEASE SEE CHART BELOW FOR CORRECT NUMBER OF WRAPS.

JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE EXTRA WIRE DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO USE IT! DO NOT OVER WRAP THE COILS
MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER. DO NOT UNDER WRAP THE AMOUNT OF COILS SUGGESTED. Over
wrapping can significantly decrease the power of the signal. If you are unable to obtain correct number of wraps due to straight
pipe issues of not giving you enough space, the minimum number of wraps the unit requires is at least 30 wraps.

MAKE SURE THE WRAPS ARE FLUSH AGAINST ONE ANOTHER – NEVER OVERLAPPING. THIS IS EXTREMELY

IMPORTANT.

AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED, MAKE SURE THE CONTROL BOX IS MOUNTED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO WHERE THE SIGNAL

CABLE IS WRAPPED ON THE PIPE. THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 10 FEET.

Double Wrap

Single Wrap

to power

box terminal

Straight section of pipe away

from angles, tees, valves and couplings

Balance of ScaleBlaster
signal cable

Cable Tie

to power

box terminal

Cable Tie

See wrap

maximum

chart

YOU MUST KEEP THE SECOND LAYER 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 and/or third layer must also be tight and touching the prior wrap.

*Example -

Double 80

wraps is a total

of 160 wraps.

80 wraps on

first layer and

80 on second

layer

continuing in the same direction
wrapping around the pipe as the first layer

F.) Powering up the Control Box / Computer

G.) LCD Indicator Screen

1.) The unit will work automatically on either 115 or 230 VAC, however the unit has a 115

VAC power plug on the end. You may simply plug this into a 115VAC outlet. Since
electrical outlets vary worldwide, or if you need 230VAC, the power cord plug may not
match your outlet type. In this case, it must be replaced with the proper plug by a
licensed electrician.

2.)  Plug the power cord into the outlet.
3.)  The unit should stay on 24 hours a day.
4.)  Monitor the LCD screen from time to time to be sure of continuous operation.

OPERATIONAL

ERROR MODE

The Scanning Frequency Screen to the left indicates the unit is functioning correctly and is
sweeping the full frequency range of the calcium resonance. When the

AG-300 and AG-400

are operating normally they will alternate between the two screens shown.

The screen to the right will intermittently show the
coil output status in percent and the internal system
temperature.

NOTE: AG-300 and AG-400 ONLY

If there is an error (or the coil just isn't yet attached) the screen to the left will appear.
If the coil is connected and the message to the left is present, then contact your dealer
or

Clearwater Enviro Tech

for help.

(AG-300 & AG-400)

This screen to the right will appear if the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees
Fahrenheit. At this point the unit will shut down until the temperature subsides. This
can happen if you inadvertently short out the coil output for extended periods of time or
mount the unit in direct sunlight.

NOTE: AG-300 and AG-400 ONLY

Manufactured by

8767 115th Ave. N. • Largo, FL 33773

Phone: 800-756-7946 or 727-562-5186 • Fax: 727-562-5187

clearwaterenviro.com

Figure B

Figure A

Power

Indicator

Signal

Indicators

The LED light on the front panel

AG-150

top LED light

, AG-200

far right LED) should

light up on the

after being plugged in.

Operation of the

AG-150

bottom led light will light up

, AG-200

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 A)

. 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 B)

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& assembled in the USA.

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