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Pump Maintenance
Important: Cleaning the pump is essential to the longevity of the pet fountain,
as well as the cleanliness of the water. Clean the pump every two weeks.
Warranty may be voided if the pump motor is not cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the pump from the pet fountain as explained in the “Pet Fountain
Disassembly & Cleaning” section.
2. Once the pump is removed, remove the impeller (white, 3-bladed
propeller) which is held in place magnetically. To remove the impeller, use
a fingernail to get underneath a blade and pull out.
3. Once the pump is 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 the pump’s motor cavity and remove any build-up.
For added disinfecting and hard water removal, clean the pump’s motor
cavity with a diluted vinegar solution (20% white vinegar and 80% water).
4. Once the parts are clean, replace the impeller into the pump’s
motor cavity.
Pet Fountain Reassembly
1. Turn the bowl upside down. Reattach the pump by pushing the threads of
the pump through the hole in the bowl. The pump goes in at a right angle
to the bowl (
Fig. 7
). If you cannot turn the pump into its resting position,
the pump is not pushed into the hole as far as it will go.
2. After turning the pump a quarter turn, it should now be even with the
bottom of the bowl. Turn the bowl back over.
3. Place the intake plate over the exposed portion of the pump found in
the bowl (
Fig. 8
).
4. Join the flow control knob and intake plate together by placing the tabs of
the flow control knob into the groove of the intake plate (
Fig. 9
).
5. Attach the housing by sliding the cutout in the wall of the housing down in
between the flow control knob and intake plate (
Fig. 10
). The housing
will click into place, when the side tabs are inserted in the bowl.
6. Place the pet fountain in desired location.
7. Replace the carbon filter and fill the housing, bowl, and reservoir with
water. Replace the housing lid.
8. Before you plug the pet fountain in make sure the electrical power cord,
the power adaptor and your hands are dry. Plug the pet fountain into a
standard electrical outlet.
Fig. 7
Intake
Plate
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
