Petsafe Drinkwell® Ceramic Lotus Pet Fountain - Manual (Page 4)

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PUMP MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the pump is essential to the longevity of the
fountain as well as the cleanliness of the water.
Clean the pump every 2 weeks.
1) Once the pump is out of the fountain, with your thumb and forefinger,
gently squeeze on either side of the intake plate and pull off. It may
be necessary to insert a fingernail into the seam of the intake plate to
pry it off.
2) Next you will want to remove the stator by placing your finger nail
under the small lip located on the narrow side of tear drop shaped
stator and pull out. (See Fig. 11a & 11b)
With the cord completely removed, the pump and filter should now
be separated from the rest of the internal parts. With all the parts
completely disassembled, you will have: 2 ceramic bowls, 6 plastic
parts, an O-ring, a rubber gasket, foam filter and pump.
Clean all the fountain parts (except the foam filter) with warm
water and soap. You can also put the fountain in the top rack of the
dishwasher. Never place the pump in the dishwasher, only the plastic
and ceramic pieces. If possible, it is recommended that you turn
down the heat of the water inside the dishwasher. See the “Pump
Maintenance” section of this manual for detailed instructions on how
to clean your pump.
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Pump
Impeller
Stator
Intake
Plate
Stator
Pull-Tab
Fig. 11a Fig. 11b
REPLACING THE FILTER
FILTERS: CHANGE EVERY 2 to 4 WEEKS
1) Filters should be changed every two to four weeks. Replace filters
more frequently when using the fountain for multiple pets or pets that
produce a lot of saliva.
2) Filters are an added feature of the fountain. Their use is not required
for normal operation.
3) Filters may be rinsed out when the fountain is cleaned. Never wash
the filter with soapy water, as the soap residue will seep into the filter
and cannot be removed. Only rinse the filter with water.
4) For replacement filters, visit a local pet store or call 866-322-2530.
Order online by visiting www.petfountain.com and using our retailer
locator.
3) Once the stator is removed,
you can remove the impeller
(3 white-blade propeller).
The impeller is held in place
magnetically, simply get a
fingernail underneath the plastic
blade and lift out. (See Fig. 12)
Fig. 12