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Maintenance
• To clean the pump:
Unplug from electrical outlet. Disassemble the fountain and remove the 2
screws at the top of the Pump Stand using a Phillips head screwdriver
(Fig. 1). Grasp the Water Supply Hole and gently lift the Pump Stand to
gain access to the Pump. Remove the Pump Stand at the Water Supply
Connector (Fig. 7). Use a small brush or stream of water to remove any
debris (Fig. 8).
• 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 or rocks:
Soak the container and rocks 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.
N N O O T T E E : : 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.
Figure 8
Figure 7
'7' Shaped Stand
Water Supply Hole
Pump
Water
Supply
Stand Front Plate
Connector
Pump
Flow
Control Lever
6
-
+
Pump Stand
Inserts Here
Back Plate
Impeller
Housing
Pump Inlet
Suction Feet
Flow
Control
Lever
Troubleshooting
• If the pump fails to operate, check
Caution:
the following:
All servicing of
Check the circuit breaker, or try a different outlet to make sure
this fountain
the pump is getting electrical power. N N O O T T E E : : Always disconnect
must be
from electrical outlet before handling the pump.
performed by
Check the pump discharge and tubing for kinks and obstruc-
authorized
tions. Algae build up can be flushed out with a
HoMedics
garden hose.
service
personnel only. Remove the pump inlet to access the impeller area. Turn the
rotor to ensure it is not broken or jammed.
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.
• 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:
Figure 9
Check the water level daily the first week to measure the rate of
Minimum Water Level
evaporation; refill with water as needed.
• If water is splashing outside
the fountain:
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+
Stones that are hit by water and also touch the edge of the base
will cause water to splash outside of the base and contribute to
Flow Control Lever
the splash factor. Expect some splash to occur as you get the
(+) faster water output
stones organized.
(-) slower water output
If splash continues, rearrange the stones by moving them
away from the edge of the base and/or adjust the Flow
Control Lever to a lower setting. To access the Flow Control
Attention:
Lever, located on the back side of the pump, follow the instruc-
In order to get
tions to clean the pump located on the previous page (Fig 7). The
best results,
Flow Control Lever controls the pump speed. The speed is indi-
please operate
cated by a plus (+) and minus (-) sign. To increase the speed,
pump completely
move the switch slowly downward in the direction of the plus sign.
submerged.
You will hear a click as the switch moves to each speed level. At
Keep the water
its highest speed level, the switch will cease to move any further.
level above the
To decrease the pump speed, move the switch upward toward
minimum water
the minus sign. Similarly, at its lowest speed, the switch will cease
level ALL THE
to move any further (Fig. 9).
TIME.
NOTE: It is recommended the pump be set at its highest speed
and later adjusted to a lower setting if desired. Be sure to unplug
the pump before adjusting the speed setting.
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