Maintenance; Troubleshooting - HoMedics enviraScape Gentle Rains WRF-GEN Instruction Manual And Warranty Information

Caution:
All servicing of

Maintenance

this fountain
must be
• To clean the pump:
performed by
Unplug from electrical outlet. Remove it from the base of the
authorized
fountain. Use a small brush or stream of water to remove any
HoMedics
debris (Fig 6).
service
personnel only.
• To keep water clean:
Periodically change water and clean the product according
to the water condition. Keeping the water clean prevents the
water from becoming sticky and forming micro-organisms.
• Keeping the water at an optimum level:
Add water periodically to keep water level at an optimum
level to avoid shortening the life of the pump.
Attention:
In order to get N N O O T T E E : : Never let the pump run dry, as this will shorten the
best results, life of the pump.
please operate
• Fountain Storage
pump completely
Unplug the fountain from the electrical outlet, empty the
submerged.
water, and store in a dry, cool place.
Keep the water
level above the
minimum water
level ALL THE
TIME.
Figure 5
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Troubleshooting

• If water of rainfall holes fails to flow:
Open the lock and take off the lid. Take cleaning pin out and stick through
holes several times (Fig 5). Then secure the cleaning pin back into the cover,
and replace the lid.
• If the pump fails to operate, check the following:
Check the circuit breaker, or try a different outlet to make sure the pump is get-
ting electrical power. N N O O T T E E : : Always disconnect from electrical outlet before
handling the pump.
Check the pump discharge and tubing for kinks and obstructions. Algae build
up can be flushed out under a heavy faucet.
Remove the pump inlet to access the impeller area. Turn the impeller to ensure
it is not broken or jammed (Fig 6).
Monthly maintenance will add to your pump's life.
N N O O T T E E : : Ensure that the electrical cord loops below the electrical outlet to form a
'Drip Loop'. This will prevent water from running down the cord into the
electrical outlet (Fig 7).
• If the pump gurgles, spews or "burps":
Check the water level to make sure the pump has enough water to function.
• Obtaining a desired water level:
-
Check the water level daily the first week to measure the rate of evaporation;
+
refill with water as needed.
Figure 6
PVC Tubing
Inserts Here
Impeller
Pump Inlet
Front Plate
Suction Feet
Flow
Control
Lever
Figure 7
Back Plate
Housing
Drip
Housing
Loop
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