A. Maintenance
1)
Disconnect ALL power from the fountain and lights before attempting any maintenance.
2)
Periodically clean intake screen of debris, algae and/or aquatic weeds.
B. Winter Removal & Storage
1)
Remove the fountain from the pond before ice begins to form.
2)
This is the perfect time to clean or power wash any debris on the unit before storing.
3)
It is recommended to store the fountain in a place above freezing temperatures.
C. Spring Installation Inspection
Before re-installing the fountain in the spring, check the condition of the power cord, quick disconnect
connectors and replace any o-rings that may be cracked.
4. Maintenance & Winter Storage
Lights Plug
Fountain Plug
Fig. 5
C. Operating the EcoSeries™ Floating Fountain for the First Time (Fig. 5)
1)
Plug the Control Panel into a power source.
2)
Make sure GFCI’s reset button is pushed in.
3)
Set timer pins to desired run cycles or 24 hours.
4)
Plug the EcoSeries™ Floating Fountain’s power cord into the Control Panel outlet
labeled “FOUNTAIN”.
Timer w/Pins
GFCI Reset
5. Troubleshooting - Fountain
IF FOUNTAIN WON’T RUN
ISSUE
CORRECTION
GFCI Tripped
Reset GFCI
Power Cord Cut
Repair or replace power cord
Intake plugged
Clean intake
Timer not running
Verify timer is keeping time, replace timer if not
Timer trippers are not set correctly
Set on / off trippers correctly
Not enough water in reservior
Bring water level up to atleast 20” at fountain
Fountain impeller stuck
Remove fountain, clean replace impeller
Breaker tripped due to overcurrent
Reduce current load on circuit, check other equipment
Breaker tripped to to GFCI
Check power cord for cuts, replace/repair
IF NOZZLE HAS POOR QUALITY STREAMS
ISSUE
CORRECTION
Intake plugged
Clean intake
Not enough water in reservior
Bring water level up to atleast 20” at fountain
Debris caught in nozzle hole
Remove nozzle, clean, replace
Water coming over the float
Check fountain float for water, replace if any
IF FOUNTAIN STARTS AND STOPS
ISSUE
CORRECTION
Intake plugged
Clean intake
Not enough water in reservior
Bring water level up to atleast 20” at fountain
IF STREAMS RAISE AND LOWER
ISSUE
CORRECTION
Not enough water in reservior
Bring water level up to atleast 20” at fountain
Water coming over the float
Check fountain float for water, replace if any
IF FOUNTAIN HUMMING - RUNNING
ISSUE
CORRECTION
Normal running
Nothing
IF FOUNTAIN HUMMING - NOT RUNNING
Intake plugged
clean intake
Voltage not high enough for starting
Make sure voltage at receptacle is 120V+-5%
Fountain impeller stuck
Remove fountain, clean replace impeller.
