Indoor Water Fountain - Pump Care
and Maintenance
Every indoor water fountain in our line-up includes
a high quality aquarium grade pump, and these pumps will run for
years with proper care. Please follow these simple guidelines:
NEVER
EVER RUN THE PUMP DRY!
The pumps we use in our indoor water
fountains should only be used while COMPLETELY submersed
in water. Water helps to cool the pump and prevent damage
from overheating. More than 90% of pump failures are caused
by running the pump dry. Excessively low water levels, frequently
turning the fountain on and off, and poor fountain maintenance
will shorten your pump's life span. Every pump that
comes with our indoor waterfalls has a twelve month warranty,
but only if maintained properly.
Run Your Pump Continuously
Your indoor water fountain will function best if you let the
pump run continuously. Most of the indoor water
fountains we sell have two electrical cords,
one for the pump and one for the light(s), so if you
like, you can turn off the light and still leave the pump running.
Of course, if you plane to leave your indoor water fountain
unattended for any extended period, you will need to turn it
off. Be sure to follow the start-up procedure when you
return.
If Your Pump Makes Noise
The first thing to check is to make sure that the
pump is fully submerged. Then
also check whether the pump is vibrating against the wall of
the reservoir. Placing a piece of sponge under the pump
will keep it from contacting the side of the reservoir and making
noise.
If Your Pump Stops Working
If you haven't been running your pump without water, then
there is most likely air trapped inside the pump (caused by
turning the pump off and on frequently). If this is case,
try the following fixes:
- Unplug
and plug in the fountain several times in succession to prime
the pump and get it started. If that doesn’t work...
- Plug
in the pump, then quickly lift it out of the water and place
it back. This should give the oump a little jump start. If you're
still having problems...
- Plug
the pump in and submerge it. Then, take the pump out of the
water, and either hit it with your hand or tap it against a
hard surface (not your fountain) to jar the impeller loose.
- If
all else fails, follow the manufacturers’ instructions to disassemble
and clean the pump.
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