Maintaining the Face of the Fountain

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Use and Care Topic	Page
Water Guidelines	1
Protecting Your Fountain's Finish	2
Maintaining the Pump	3
Maintaining the Face of the Fountain	4
Installation Manual for all Fountains	5

Indoor Waterfall Cleaning Instructions
Indoor waterfalls should be cleaned occasionally. If you use distilled water or the Protec^® solution, you will have much less mineral buildup.

If the Face is Made of Slate
If you do have mineral deposits on your indoor waterfall, the best way to wash them away is with CLR^® (Calcium Lime Rust Remover) and a soft bristled brush, according to the instructions on the bottle. Remember that slate is a natural stone, and while the slate used in all of our indoor waterfalls is of a very high quality, excessively hard scrubbing could cause damage, so be careful.
If the Face of Your Indoor Waterfall is Made of Pebbles
Use the same process listed above for slate. Don't use any bleach or strong solvents that could damage the material behind the pebbles.
If the Face is Italian Marble
As with slate indoor waterfalls, use some CLR or a mixture of warm water and white vinegar.
If the Face is Made of Glass or Mirror
For cleaning a glass indoor waterfall, the best solution is to use some white vinegar and water. If water doesn't seem to run smoothly over the glass, dry the surface thoroughly, and apply a thin layer of Jazz^®Window Prep, available at many art supply stores.

IMPORTANT: In all cases, remember to keep the runoff of mineral deposits, soap, vinegar, etc. from getting into the water supply of your indoor waterfall.

How to Maintain the Lighting and Electrical
All light bulbs eventually burn out and need to be replaced. The bulbs used in our indoor waterfalls are found in most hardware stores. Listed below are the specifications for replacing the bulbs. This information is also found in your indoor waterfall's instructions.

Underwater Lights:
Use a 10 watt, 12 volt halogen bulb (JC Type) S3459.

Standard Lights (Not underwater):
Depending on which indoor waterfall you own, use either a 75 watt flood bulb or a 25 watt reflector bulb.

When handling a halogen bulb, never touch the glass with your skin. Oils on your skin can shorten the lifespan of the bulb, or even cause it to shatter. To change a bulb, first unplug the indoor waterfall, and remove the glass tube cover. Next, remove the old bulb, and replace it with the new one. Then, replace the glass tube to protect the bulb from water.

The Bulbs in My Indoor Waterfall Keep Burning Out
If a standard (non under water) bulb keeps shattering or burning out frequently, it may be because water is splashing onto the bulb while it is hot. Make sure the water flows evenly over the top of your indoor waterfall. You may also want to adjust the flow of the water, or if necessary, adjust the light hood so that water is no longer contacting the bulb. If the light bulbs on your indoor waterfall continue to burn out frequently, try replacing them with lower wattage bulbs. For example, in place of a 75 watt bulb, use a 50 watt bulb.