MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
** Under No Circumstances should anyone enter the water while a fountain is operating. **
** Please keep the original box for maintenance shipping. **
The following maintenance procedures can be utilized to ensure many years of quality performance from your
Kasco equipment and reduce the need for more costly repair work.
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PROPER INSTALLATION:
Proper installation of Kasco equipment will include a power source with
ground fault interruption (GFI). Ground fault interrupters are a safety feature that can also alert you to elec-
trical leaks in the equipment
. It is extremely important to test the GFI upon installation, each reinstalla-
tion, 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 your Kasco Marine distributor or representative for further instruc-
tions.
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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 dis-
connected from power and inspected for any material that may have clogged the system or wrapped around
the shaft of the motor, especially plastic bags and fishing line. Even though Kasco Fountains, Aerators, &
Circulators 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.
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WINTER STORAGE:
In regions where there is significant freezing in the wintertime, Fountains and Aera-
tors should be removed from the water to protect them from the expansion pressure of the ice. In many ar-
eas, Fountains and Aerators will keep some amount of ice open through the winter. However, when the wa-
ter is thrust into the air, it is exposed to the colder air temperatures longer and can actually make ice thicker
on the pond/lake. Storage over winter is best in a location that is out of the sun and cool, but above 32
O
F. It
is not necessary to store Kasco motors upside down. All internal seals are fully lubricated while stored in an
upright position.
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CLEANING:
Equipment should be removed from the water at least once per year (at the end of the season
in cold climates) to clean the exterior of the system, especially the stainless steel motor housing (can). The
motor housing is the surface that dissipates heat into the water and any algae, calcium, etc. build-up will be-
come an insulator that blocks heat transfer. In warmer regions it is recommended that the motor is removed
and cleaned at least two to three times per year depending on conditions. In most cases a power washer will
be sufficient if the unit and algae are still wet.
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SEAL AND OIL REPLACEMENT:
This is a sealed motor assembly and seals will wear out over time
(similar to break pads on a car). Replacement of the seals and a change of oil after three years may add lon-
gevity to the operation of the motor, saving you the cost of more expensive repairs. In warmer climates
where the equipment runs most or all of the year, it is a good idea to replace seals more regularly than you
would need to in colder climates where the unit is removed from the water for several months.
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ZINC ANODE:
A Sacrificial Zinc Anode is supplied on the shaft of all Kasco 50Hz Fountains, Aerators, &
Circulators for protection of the equipment from corrosion and electrolysis. The zinc anode should be up-
dated (replaced) if reduced to half the original size or if white in color. Corrosion from electrolysis is more
commonly associated with saltwater or brackish water, but as a matter of precaution, it is important to peri-
odically check the zinc anode in all installations (at least every two to three months).
Seal replacement and all other repair services should be performed by Kasco Marine or a Kasco trained Author-
ized Repair Center. Please contact your Kasco Marine, Inc. distributor or representative for your nearest Au-
thorized Repair Center.
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