Cleaning and Maintenance
Pump:
If after time the pump starts to lose power or stops working
you should check for the build up of sediment or scale in the bottom
of the pump housing. Carefully remove the solar pump unit and turn
it upside down on a soft surface. Dry the solar pump connector and
disconnect. Remove the pump from the plastic unit and open the
pump housing at its base. Remove the impeller and remove any dirt
or scale which has built up. Replace the impeller and replace the
pump cover.
IMPORTANT
To ensure the seal remains water-tight twist the pump and panels
connectors together rather than merely pressing them together.
Check that the small yellow rubber "o" ring remains in its' groove
and is not pushed out when connecting. If this ring moves there will
be no water seal and the pump and panel will eventually fail
Solar panel:
The panel should be cleaned periodically with a soft
tissue and proprietary glass cleaning solution. Regular cleaning of
the panel is advised to maintain optimum conversion of the sun’s
energy into direct current.
Trouble Shooting
If you have any problems please contact Smart Solar before
returning to the place of purchase. For immediate answers visit our
website
www.smartsolar.com
where you will find extensive trouble
shooting, FAQs and be able to order spare parts.
Pump is noisy there is no water running through the tube
Take off the pump cover and remove the impeller. If the pump is still
noisy without the impeller then seek a replacement. If the noise
stops, clean the pump and replace the impeller and cover. This
problem may repeat if the water contains debris, we recommend
regular water changing.
Pump does not operate even though the solar panel is in full
sunlight
Check whether the impeller is blocked by removing the pump cover.
If it is, then clean the pump as detailed above.
Pump does operate but there is no water running through the
tube
1) Check for the build up of sediment, scale or dirt in the filter and in
the bottom of the pump housing as detailed above.
2) Check whether the pump cover is attached properly. If the pump
cover is not pushed down tightly, the pump will not push water
through the fountain.
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Components
1 Solar panel
2 Pump
3
Resin buddha
4 Funnel
Assembling and Using Your Product
Unpack all components carefully.
Please ensure that you check all parts have been removed from
the packaging.
Decide on a suitable location, bearing in mind there will be some
water splashes when the product is in use.
Assemble the Buddha fountain. First place the solar module and
pump unit into the bowl and then fill the bowl with water (make
sure the pump unit is attached by the tube to the solar module).
The Buddha Fountain is now ready to use.
The Buddha fountain can operate with or without a fountain head
fitted. We recommend the funnel head to help spread the water
flow and minimise splashing. Check regularly to ensure there is
no excessive splashing causing the reservoir to run dry.
Please Note:
We recommend you use distilled or rain water to
prevent scale build up.
Please note:
On first use there may be air in the pump. It can
take up to 5 minutes until all the air is expelled and water begins
to flow from the fountain head.
Please note:
If you are away from home for more than 2-3
days, remove the solar module and pump unit.
Buddha Fountain
Instruction Manual
Ensure the underwater connector
is water tight.
Turn upside down on a soft
surface and attach the pump unit
Remove pump cover
Take out impeller to clean
impeller
pump cover
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