HoMedics WF-MN-OAS Maintenance, Troubleshooting, To clean the pump, To keep water clean

Maintenance:

• To clean the pump:

Unplug the fountain from the electrical outlet. Remove the pump from the base of the fountain. Use a small brush or stream of water to remove any debris.

• To keep water clean:

Periodically change the water and clean the product according to the water condition. Keeping the water clean prevents the water from becoming sticky and forming micro-organisms. An algaecide or humidifier/vaporizer treatment can be added to help keep it clean.

• To clean hard water deposits from the base or rocks:

Soak the base and rocks in a mixture of vinegar and water to clean and remove any mineral build-up.

• Keeping the water at an optimum level:

Add water periodically to keep water level at an optimum level to avoid shortening the life of the water pump. Fountain should be “OFF” when refilling to avoid overflow.

NOTE: Never let the water pump run without water. This will also shorten the life of the water pump.

• Fountain Storage:

When not in use for long periods of time, unplug the fountain from the electrical outlet, empty the water and store in a cool, dry place.

PVC Tubing

Inserts Here

Back Plate

ImpellerHousing

Pump Inlet

Front Plate

Suction Feet

Flow

Control

Lever

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Troubleshooting:

• If the pump fails to operate, check the following:

Check the household circuit breaker or plug unit into a different outlet to make sure the water pump is getting electrical power. NOTE: Always disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet before handling the water pump.

Check the water pump discharge and tubing for kinks and obstructions. Algae build-up can be flushed out in any faucet.

Remove the water pump inlet to access the impeller area. Turn the impeller to ensure it is not broken or jammed.

Monthly maintenance will add to the life of your water pump. NOTE: Make sure that the electrical cord loops below the electri- cal outlet to form a “drip loop”. This will prevent water from run- ning down the cord into the electrical outlet (Fig.5).

• If the pump is loud, gurgles, spews, or “burps”:

Check the water level to make sure the water pump has enough water to function.

NOTE: The pump must be completely submerged in water.

• Obtaining a desired water level:

Check the water level daily in the first week to measure the rate of evaporation. Refill with water as needed.

• If water is flowing unevenly:

Check to see if the fountain is on a level surface. Then, run

fingersacross fountain surface to help spread the water distribution.

Figure 5

Drip Loop

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