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Maintenance
• To clean the pump:
Unplug from electrical outlet. Remove it from the base of the
fountain. Use a small brush or stream of water to remove any
debris (Fig 12).
• 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. We recommend distilled water to
prevent mineral build-up.
• To clean off hard water deposits on the base:
Soak the container in a mixture of vinegar and water to clean and remove
any mineral build-up.
• 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.
NOTE: Never let the pump run dry, as this will shorten the life of the pump.
• Fountain storage
Unplug the fountain from the electrical outlet, empty the water, and store
rocks and fountain in a dry, cool place.
• Changing the light bulb
First unplug fountain and let bulb cool down. Remove the bulb cover by
holding glass bulb cover in dry hand and rubber neck with other hand. Slowly
pull apart. Slight twisting may help to loosen. Be gentle with bulb cover since
it is glass. Never pull on cord. Next pull bulb straight out and replace with new
bulb, inserting prongs into the holes. Replace bulb cover securely.
Figure 12
Impeller
Pump Inlet
Front Plate
Flow
Control
Lever
8
PVC Tubing
Inserts Here
Back Plate
Housing
Suction Feet
Troubleshooting
Caution:
All servicing
• If the pump fails to operate, check the following:
of this fountain
Check the circuit breaker, or try a different outlet to make sure the
must be
pump is getting electrical power.
performed
NOTE: Always disconnect from electrical outlet before handling the pump.
by authorized
HoMedics
• If the pump gurgles, spews, or "burps":
service
personnel only.
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 mea sure the rate of
evaporation; refill with water as needed.
•If water is splashing outside the fountain:
Adjust the flow control valve to a lower setting on the pump.
Figure 11
Drip Loop
9
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