Kasco Marine LR375 - Manual (Page 6)

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Lamp Replacement: Disconnect light kit and fountain or
decorative aerator from power supply before performing
a lamp replacement. Always wear gloves when handling
halogen lamps as oils from fi ngers may result in shorter
lamp life. Remove fi xture cap by hand or with a soft strap
wrench. Do not use channel locks or other types of pliers
as they may damage cap and could prevent cap removal.
Carefully remove old lamp and reinstall new lamp, mak-
ing sure the lamp is fully seated in the socket. It is recom-
mended to change all three o-rings (Kasco P/N: 344090)
when performing a lamp change to ensure proper sealing of
the cap, glass and fi xture. Reinstall glass, o-rings and cap.
Tighten cap until hand tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Any required repairs need to be performed by Kasco Ma-
rine. Any alterations or changes made to Kasco units by an
unauthorized source will void the warranty. This includes
tampering with the unit, power cord, and/or control box.
Please contact Kasco Marine, Inc. at 715-262-4488
or [email protected].
Maintenance Recommendations
** Under No Circumstances should anyone enter the water
while a fountain is operating. **
** Please keep the original box for maintenance shipping.
**
The following maintenance procedures can be utilized to
ensure many years of quality performance from your Kasco
Fountain and Light Kit and reduce the need for more costly
repair work.
PROPER INSTALLATION: Proper installation of Kasco
equipment will include a power source with ground fault
protection. For Fountain models, Kasco provided control
panels included with the unit have built-in ground fault pro-
tection. Ground fault interrupters are a safety feature that
can also alert you to electrical leaks in the equipment. If
you have repeat, consistent trips of the ground fault device,
the equipment should be disconnected and removed from
the water. The power cord should be inspected for dam-
age and you should contact your distributor, or call Kasco
Marine at 715-262-4488 for further instructions or email
Kasco at [email protected].
OBSERVATION: Operating equipment should be observed
on a regular basis (daily, if possible) for any reduction or
variation in performance. If a change in performance is ob-
served, the equipment should be disconnected from power
and inspected.
WINTER STORAGE: In regions where there is signifi cant
freezing in the wintertime, the fountain and light kit should
be removed from the water to protect them from the expan-
sion pressure of the ice. In many areas, fountains will keep
some amount of ice open through the winter. However,
when the water is thrust into the air, it is exposed to the
colder air temperatures longer and can actually make ice
thicker on the pond/lake. Storage over winter is best in a
location that is out of the sun and cool, but above 32° F.
CLEANING: Fountains and light kits should be removed
from the water at least once per year (at the end of the
season in cold climates) to clean the exterior of the system,
especially the stainless steel motor housing (can) and light
fi xtures. The motor housing and brass light fi xtures is the
surface that dissipates heat into the water and any algae,
calcium, etc. build-up will become an insulator that blocks
heat transfer. In warmer regions it is recommended that the
motor is removed and cleaned at least two to three times
per year depending on conditions. In most cases a power
washer will be suffi cient if the unit and algae are still wet.
Also make sure the lens of the light fi xtures is clean to
ensure the brightest light possible.