Field Controls CLEARWAVE CW-125 Manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Please retain these instructions after installation.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION.
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CLEARWAVE®WATER CONDITIONER
MODEL: CW-125
Thank you for purchasing the CLEARWAVE®Water Conditioner for Plumbing and Appliance Protection.
CLEARWAVE prevents Calcium and Magnesium from forming scale in water. The microprocessor technology
generates a series of electromagnetic waves that excite the Calcium and Magnesium molecules. These excited
molecules remain in suspension, keeping them from bonding to each other or to pipes, fixtures, appliances
or any other surface that comes into contact with the water. CLEARWAVE treated water helps dissolve pre-
existing scale throughout your home’s plumbing system and appliances. CLEARWAVE protects against scale
buildup and scale corrosion 24/7 and works on galvanized, copper or plastic piping.
Go to www.fieldcontrols.com for more information.
ITEMS SUPPLIED:
• CLEARWAVE®UNIT - Model: CW-125
• Wire Ties, QTY 6
• 120 VAC Plug-in Power Supply
• Installation and Maintenance Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................2
FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2
WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 2-3
OPERATIONAL/FUNCTIONALITY ....................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................4
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................5
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION.....................................................................................6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing the CLEARWAVE®Water Conditioner, inspect the unit for any signs of damage.
WARNING -
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INPUT VOLTAGE
(VAC)
CURRENT
(mA)
VOLTAGE-AMPS
(VA)
POWER FACTOR
(PF)
POWER
(Watts)
18.8 21 0.453 0.44 0.2
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing the CLEARWAVE®Water Conditioner. This Water Conditioner embodies unique
electro-wave technologies not found in any other water conditioner. The CLEARWAVE®electro-wave
technology significantly reduces the molecular bonding presence of calcium and magnesium concentrations,
both expressed as calcium carbonate within treated water thus reducing the hardness value of water.
• No need to purchase expensive reverse osmosis system
• No need to add monthly salt pellets to water softening system
• Scale build up on pipes, valves, water heaters, appliances, faucets,
sinks and toilets will dissolve over
time
• Enables soap and detergents to better lather and rinse
• Maintenace free
• No plumbing required
WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
The current practice of determining water hardness is the measurement of the concentration of calcium and
magnesium in the water. The traditional water softener removes the calcium and magnesium from
the
wa ter through a process called ion exchange, which will show a change in hardness using the
cur
rent practice from measuring water hardness. The CLEARWAVE does not remove any
calci
um or magnesium ions from the water, therefore, testing the water before and after the installa-
tion of the CLEARWAVE will not show any change in water hardness. The best method of evaluation is to
monitor the effects the CLEARWAVE has on scale forming areas such as: the effects on humidifier media
pads scaling, showerhead scaling, toilet bowl scaling and the amount of soap needed to do the laundry.
Always unplug power adapter from standard electrical wall outlet prior to servicing
unit. Do not operate this device with damaged power cable and/or damaged plug-in
power supply (transformer). Do not immerse this device in water, as permanent damage
will occur. Do not open thermally sealed plastic housing to access internal electronics.

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The length of time required to alter the characteristics of the lime scale build up is dependent on the
min
eral makeup of the water being treated. The mineral makeup of the water can influence the opera-
tion
of the CLEARWAVE ’s electrical field. Before installing any water conditioning system, it is very
important to know the type and concentration of minerals in the water being treated. Have your water
test
ed by your local or county water department. Table 1 contains the various levels of water hardness (Soft
to Very Hard) as they relate to Parts per Million (PPM) and Grains per Gallon (GPG) of Calcium Carbon ate
Equivalent. The maximum hardness level the CLEARWAVE will effectively work on is 425 PPM
or 25 GPG.
Above these levels, the
CLEARWAVE should be used in conjunction with a traditional ion ex change 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 benefit of the CLEARWAVE water conditioning system.
Table 1: Standardized Definition of Water Hardness
DESCRIPTION OF
WATER HARDNESS
PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) OF
CALCIUM CARBONATE EQUIVALENT
GRAINS PER GALLONS (GPG) OF CAL-
CUIM CARBONATE EQUIVALENT
Soft Less than 17.1 Less than 1.0
Slightly Hard 17.1 to 60 1.0 to 3.5
Moderately Hard 60 to 120 3.5 to 7.0
Hard 120 to 180 7.0 to 10.5
Very Hard 180 and above 10.5 and above
A high concentration of iron (soluble and insoluble) causes a disruption and weakening of the CLEARWAVE’s
electrical field, thus reducing its effectiveness on scale reduction. It is recommended that the total iron level in
the water to be treated is less than 0.3 ppm (parts per million). There are iron removal filters available that
commonly meet this requirement that can be installed in the water line before the CLEARWAVE.
The following timetable should be used to evaluate the operation and functionality of the CLEARWAVE during
the first 90 days.
DAY 1:
The CLEARWAVE action immediately starts to loosen existing scale in both the hot and cold water
systems. One should find soaps lathers more easily.
DAY 5 AND ONWARDS:
Scale begins to break down and come off water heater elements (immersion heaters) and tanks. Most par-
ticles 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.
DAY 10 to 16:
It should be noticeably easier to wipe clean ceramic, plastic, glass and metal sur faces. By now the quantity of
bath soap, dish soap, laundry softening agents can be reduced. Scale should have loosened on
faucets, showerheads and frequently used appliances that boil water (such as coffee makers).
DAY 16 AND ONWARD:
Scale should continue to loosen from faucets, showerheads and pipes. With the continuing break down and
reduction of scale from the heating surfaces of water heaters, water should heat up quicker using less energy to
achieve the desired temperature.
AFTER 1 TO 2 MONTHS:
Any scaly crust or stains in toilets or under faucets should be significantly reduced. No new stains or crust should
form. Mold that attaches to scale will begin to disappear from shower curtains and, once cleaned, should not
reappear. Depending on the water hardness in the area, the full effects can take up to 12 weeks, especially if
the system has been heavily scaled up over many years.
OPERATION/FUNCTIONALITY

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INSTALLATION
CLEARWAVE should be mounted on the pipe as close to water entry into the building, before the piping
branches off to supply the water heater and any cold water taps. This maximizes the efficiency of CLEARWAVE
to condition all of the water supplied into the building. The CLEARWAVE should be mounted after any water
meter or grounding cable attached to the water piping system. Install the CLEARWAVE at least ten feet from any
radio, television, or cordless telephone to eliminate any possible interference.
Mount the CLEARWAVE onto the pipe by routing a wire tie supplied with equipment through the two holes on
each end of CLEARWAVE housing base (refer to Figure 1). The unit may be mounted horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally to match the building piping orientation. The performance of the CLEARWAVE is not affected by unit
mounting orientation. The CLEARWAVE can be used effectively on any type of water pipe: galvanized, copper,
and/or plastic (PEX/PVC).
FIGURE 1
Wrap the red antennae wires around the water pipe protruding from each end of the CLEARWAVE
(refer to Figure 2). The operation of the CLEARWAVE and the antenna installation is not based on
direction of
water flow, but one antenna MUST be wrapped in a clockwise direction and the other
wrapped in a
counter-clockwise direction. For best results, fully wrap the right antenna clockwise (over
the top of the pipe first), keeping the antenna wire tight against the pipe and the preceding coil. Secure
the end of the right
antenna wire to the water pipe with a wire tie (refer to Figure 3). Wrap the left
antenna wire counter-clockwise (under the bottom of the pipe first), keeping the antenna wire tight against
the pipe and the preceding coil. Secure the end of the left antenna wire to the water pipe with a wire tie.
Wrap the right antenna clockwise (over the top of the pipe first), keeping the antenna wire tight against the pipe
and the preceding coil. Secure the end of the right antenna wire to the water pipe with a wire tie (refer to Figure
3). Wrap the left antenna wire counter-clockwise (under the bottom of the pipe first), keeping the antenna wire
tight against the pipe and the preceding coil. Secure the end of the left antenna wire to the water pipe with a
wire tie.

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NOTE: Antennae wires may be secured to water pipe with electrical tape (not supplied) instead of or in
combination with tie wraps.
Insert the unit power cable terminals onto the plug-in power supply (transformer) screw terminals and fasten
securely. Plug the power supply into a standard 3 prong electrical wall outlet (refer to Figure 2). When energized,
the CLEARWAVE modulation indicator lights start flashing sequentially indicating that the unit is functioning
properly.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Power Surges and Lock Ups : Your CLEARWAVE is designed to
operate continuously, providing years of service. To reset the
CLEARWAVE, simply unplug the power supply from standard
wall outlet, wait 1 minute and then plug the unit back in to
standard wall outlet. If you live in an area where power
surges are common, install a surge protector on the electrical
outlet that the CLEARWAVE power supply is plugged into.
Loose Antennae Wires : The antennae wires must be held tightly
against the water pipe and the coils must be pressed snugly
against each other to transfer the electromagnetic energy into
the water. If the antennae wires are loose, tighten them and
also retighten the wire ties. Be sure that the antennae wires are
wrapped in the proper direction (refer to Figure 2).

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WARRANTY
Field Controls warrants that the CLEARWAVE shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for 18 months from date of purchase.
Please complete the warranty registration on-line at www.fieldcontrols.com/product-registration/.
In the event of a warranty claim, we suggest attaching the original purchase receipt to this installation manual
for your records. Thank you again for purchasing CLEARWAVE.