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Installation & Operation Manual
Outdoor Pet Drinking Fountain
WODF-1-PET Series
Willoughby Stainless Fountains
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Care and Maintenance
Stainless Steel Care
Stainless Steels are basically alloys of iron and chromium and are corrosion resistant. Stainless
steel has a bright surface that is easy to clean and is free from oxides. Therefore, cleaning of
stainless steel is relatively simple and easy if done on a regular basis.
Frequency of cleaning should depend on the rate at which the fixture becomes dirty. Remember
that fresh (soft) deposits of all kinds are relatively easy to remove, while removing older (hard)
deposits are much more difficult. Establish a cleaning SCHEDULE.
Routine cleaning should involve ordinary soap or detergent and water, applied with a sponge,
brush or cloth. Baking soda, borax or any of several non-abrasive commercial cleansing agents
can help hasten the cleaning action. After scrubbing, rinse THOROUGHLY and wipe dry.
DO NOT use common steel wool, scouring pads, scrapers, wire brushes, files or other steel tools to
clean stainless steel. Such items will scratch the surface or leave small particles of iron imbedded
in the surface, which will eventually rust and stain the surface - even appearing as if the stainless
itself was rusting.
Certain chemical compounds, if used on stainless steel, can give the appearance of rust and if
allowed to stand for long periods of time, can pit the surface of even stainless. Products containing
hydrochloric acid, muriatic acid or potassium hydrochloride can ruin the surface.
Unit Care
Willoughby Stainless Fountains’ WODF Outdoor Drinking Fountains are not freeze resistant. The
unit should be disconnected or shut off from the water supply and drained during the colder months.
For more information, refer to the rough-in detail.
In order to ensure adequate flow and cleanliness of water, the inlne strainer in the supply line
should be cleaned or replaced regularly. New inline strainers can be ordered using Willoughby Part
No. 980632.
Care and Maintenance