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Troubleshooting
• If the pump fails to operate, check the following:
Check the circuit breaker, or try a different outlet to make sure the
pump is getting electrical power.
NOTE:
Always disconnect from electrical outlet before handling the pump.
• 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 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.
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.
Caution:
All servicing
of this fountain
must be
performed
by authorized
HoMedics
service
personnel only.
Drip Loop
Figure 11
Figure 12
Front Plate
PVC Tubing
Inserts Here
Back Plate
Suction Feet
Impeller
Pump Inlet
Flow
Control
Lever
Housing
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