Maintenance Recommendations - Kasco J Series Owner's Manual

ALTERNATE INSTALLATION
In ponds where the water level fluctuates significantly,
you may need to suspend a small weight (12" of 1"
galvanize pipe works well) at the mid-point of the
rope to take up any slack as the water level drops. The
weight should be light enough so the Fountain can rise
as the water level rises. This can also help hide ropes
by sinking them further below the surface.

Maintenance Recommendations

** Under No Circumstances should anyone enter the
water while a fountain is operating. **
** Please keep the original box for maintenance ship-
ping. **
The following maintenance procedures can be utilized
to ensure many years of quality performance from
your Kasco Fountain and reduce the need for more
costly repair work.
PROPER INSTALLATION: Proper installation of
Kasco equipment will include a power source with
ground fault interruption (GFI). For Fountain models,
the C-25 control (120V) or C-85 (240/208V) included
with the unit have built-in ground fault interrup-
tion that is sufficient. Ground fault interrupters are
a safety feature that can also alert you to electrical
leaks in the equipment. It is extremely important to
test the GFI upon installation, each reinstallation, and
monthly thereafter to ensure proper operation. If you
have repeat, consistent trips on your ground fault, the
equipment should be disconnected and removed from
the water. The power cord should be inspected for
damage and you should call Kasco Marine at 715-262-
4488 for further instructions or email Kasco at
sales@kascomarine.com.
OBSERVATION: Operating equipment should be
observed on a regular basis (daily, if possible) for any
reduction or variation in performance. If a change
in performance is observed, the equipment should be
disconnected from power and inspected for any ma-
terial that may have clogged the system or wrapped
around the shaft of the motor, especially plastic bags
and fishing line. Even though Kasco Aerators and
Fountains are among the most clog-resistant on the
market, it is impossible to protect against all items that
can clog equipment and still maintain a flow of water.
These materials can be very damaging to the equip-
ment under continued operation and must be removed
as soon as possible. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE CLOGS.
WINTER STORAGE: In regions where there is
significant freezing in the wintertime, the fountains
should be removed from the water to protect them
from the expansion pressure of the ice. In many areas,
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