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Using
Troubleshooting
If no water is pumped after several sunny days with direct sunlight,
please check the following possible causes:
The pump or the hose are clogged,
The solar module is dirty,
The batteries are spent.
Maintaining and Cleaning the Pump
For optimum performance of the pump and depending on the water
contamination, you have to wash the pump occasionally with warm
water.
1. Disconnect the pump from the solar module.
2. Open the filter cover (13) by levering it from the pump. Use a
screwdriver or similar and carefully open the cover. Please do not
use force while disassembling or assembling the pump. The parts
are very fragile and can break easily.
3. Use pliers or similar to pull out the cover of the impeller (12) and
then pull out the magnetic impeller (11). Take off both foam filters
(10) from the sides and wash thoroughly. Clean all parts thor-
oughly and assemble the pump in reverse order. Now the pump
is ready for use again.
4. From time to time, wipe the solar module with a cloth.
Cleaning the Fountain
When cleaning the fountain wear gloves that are tearproof. Due to
the manufacturing process there might be some sharp and spiky
spots inside the fountain.
Make sure not to hurt yourself!
Storing
While not using the solar fountain for long time (holidays, during
winter time), remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
