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10
Pump Maintenance
Note:
Cleaning the pump is essential to the longevity of the fountain, as well as
the cleanliness of the water. Clean the pump every two weeks. Warranty may be
voided if the pump’s motor is not cleaned regularly.
1. Remove pump from the fountain as explained
in the “Fountain Disassembly and Cleaning”
section.
2. Remove the faceplate by using your thumb and
forefinger to gently squeeze on both sides of
the faceplate and pull off. It may be necessary
to insert a fingernail into the seam of the
faceplate to pry it off (
3A
).
3. Next, remove the stator by placing your
fingernail underneath the small lip located on
the narrow side of teardrop-shaped stator (
3B
)
and pull out to remove.
4. Once the stator is removed, remove the impeller
(white, 3-bladed propeller). The impeller is held
in place by a magnet, simply use a fingernail to
get underneath the blade and lift out (
3C
).
5. Once the pump is completely disassembled,
you can clean the parts with warm water and
soap. Use a cotton swab or the “motor brush”
from the Drinkwell
®
Cleaning Kit to clean inside
the pump’s motor cavity and remove any build-
up (
3D
). For added disinfecting and hard water
removal, clean the pump’s motor with a diluted
white vinegar solution (20% white vinegar and
80% water).
6. Once the parts are clean you can
reassemble the pump for use.
a) Replace the impeller.
b) Replace the stator.
c) Replace the faceplate.
3A
3B
3C
3D
