Correctly installing the hydrosmart system is crucial to achieve the most effective treatment.
Please read the following information to ensure correct installation of your hydrosmart system.

Applying HYDROSMART technology will provide near perfect 'chemical free' and 'maintenance free' water treatment. In practice the EMF issue means that careful consideration must be given to the positioning and installation of each unit. The EMF issue arises, because extremely accurate frequencies are required in order to achieve resonance at the electron level. The presence of a strong electro-magnetic field (EMF) in the vicinity of the HYDROSMART system or close to the treated water pipe downstream of the treatment system can distort the HYDROSMART frequencies and render the treatment partially or totally ineffective. It is therefore essential to determine the source and extent of any strong electromagnetic fields at the point of treatment as well as adjacent to the treated water pipes downstream of the treatment.

Electro-magnetic fields are generated by a wide variety of electrical equipment such as pump motors, heating elements, transformers (including the HYDROSMART'S own transformer), ballast resistors, magnetic flow meters, controllers for irrigation valves or any 'back-flush' system, solenoid valves and switches, control panels and electrical wiring, (particularly 3 phase cables). Wiring running parallel to a treated water pipe is much more damaging than wires crossing the pipes at right angles. Ensure that no single or 3 phase power cables are buried alongside the treated water pipe. Wherever possible it is best to keep power cables and water pipes at least one metre apart.

EMFs are usually determined during site inspections prior to installation but as a guide, allow for the following distances from treated water pipes or the HYDROSMART unit.

3 metres from large electric pump motors 2 metres from small pumps, transformers and magnetic flow meters 1 metre from unshielded power cables

Experience has shown that treatment of water with HYDROSMART at the point of entry does get through to a large proportion of a building's plumbing system. However, to ensure optimum protection of valuable water using equipment, it is important that Hydrosmart treatment is re-applied to the water pipes that feed that equipment.

• Although designed to be mounted vertically, the Hydrosmart can be mounted in any position or angle that best suits the installation point. The galvanised struts attached to the pipe loop can be drilled through were necessary to securely fasten the loop.
• The Hydrosmart system has blank inlet / output ends and water flow can be in either direction. When adapting PVC fittings to a PVC Hydrosmart system only use pressure rated PVC glue. If unsure which method to use, contact Hydrosmart or a local irrigation supplier.
• If locating the Hydrosmart in a shed, on a fence or near any other metal surface allow a distance of 300mm from the metal surfaces where possible.
• Ensure the antenna coils do not touch a conductive earthed surface.
  If positioned horizontally ensure the antenna coils are not touching the ground, a base of cement, brick, paving etc. is recommended beneath the system to prevent grass, weeds etc. from growing around the unit.
• The Hydrosmart unit is an electronic device with a microprocessor at its heart and therefore is affected by moisture. When installing protect the unit from moisture of all types including steam. The external IP box is weather proof but not designed to be reliably water proof. If mounted upside down or horizontally, the input glands located at the bottom of the central IP box will need to be protected from water using a sealant.
• When installing outdoors an enclosure or cover is recommended to protect against, harsh weather, animals, machinery and vandalism. Materials such as wood or plastic are preferred, if metal must be used for security, a distance of at least 300mm from the metal surfaces must be maintained on all sides of the system.
• The Hydrosmart system should be surge protected with the supplied device when connected to a 240V power source. Rather than be connected to an electronic timer or pressure controlled device it is preferable to have the Hydrosmart running permanently.
• The standard length of power cable supplied with each Hydrosmart system is 5 metres. If a longer cable is required to reach an available 240V power point you will need a replace the cable between the 'Junction Box' and 'Power Supply' with a 3 core 0.75 sq mm flex cable of the desired length. Do not extend the cable more than 100 metres.