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4) Once the filter is rinsed off, place inside the filter housing case with
the larger side facing down. The filter will only fit inside the case one
way, if it does not fit, flip it over. Attach the lid to the filter housing
case, press down until you hear it snap in place.
5) Attach the filter housing case to the pump by inserting the raised notch
inside the circular opening on top of the pump (Fig. 18). The opening
on top of the filter case should be right next to the raised post.
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Fig. 17
2) Once the extra slack is
removed from the cord, affix
the rubber cap over the post to
seal off the bowl.
3) Rinse a new charcoal filter
thoroughly in cold water to help
remove any excess and loose
charcoal dust.
Fig. 19
Fig. 18
6) Reinsert the rubber grommet into the circular opening at the top of the
tower. Place it inside the hole and then gently work the piece into the
hole so that the top edge rests flat inside the dish. This will create a
seal between the filter housing case and the tower (Fig. 19).
7) Align the tower with the circular
indentation inside the bowl and
carefully lower it until it rests
flat (Fig. 20).
Fig. 20
a) Clean the pump more frequently
b) Clean with regular white vinegar
and let the vinegar soak for
several minutes down inside the
pump’s cavity
c) Use bottled water
Living in a humid environment, you may experience problems with mold or
algae, making the fountain feel slimy. Simply soak all of the plastic parts
(excluding the pump) in a diluted bleach solution for about ten minutes after
regular cleaning. We recommend using a mixture of 10% bleach and 90%
water. Pour some of the bleach solution inside the pump’s cavity as well
for additional disinfecting. Be sure to
rinse all the parts very thoroughly
to remove all the chlorine. The best way to rinse out the pump’s cavity is
to hold it under a weak stream of water. Cleaning the fountain parts with a
bleach solution is also a great way to disinfect.
If hard water is an issue where you live, you may see white mineral
deposits inside the housing and inside the pump. These mineral deposits
may eventually prevent the impeller from turning properly. To avoid having
to replace the pump:
8) Place the fountain in a desired location.
If placing on carpet,
tile or wood flooring, use a protective mat or other durable,
water resistant surface. This will help protect your floor from any
splashing or spills caused by your pet.
9) Fill the fountain by pouring water directly into the bowl. Leave at
least a half inch (1.27 cm) of space between the water level and the
rim of the bowl to help control spills and splashing.
10) Make sure the cord, the adaptor and your hands are completely dry
before you plug the fountain in. Connect the inline plug and make sure
no silver is showing, then plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet.
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