D.) Mounting the Power Box
E.) Installing the Signal Cable
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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.
If
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)
