Petsafe Drinkwell® Multi-Tier 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. 9a & 9b)
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. 10)
4) Once the pump is completely
disassembled, you can clean the parts with
warm, soapy water. Use a cotton swab or
bottle brush to get into the pump’s cavity
and remove any build-up. (See Fig. 11) For
added disinfecting and hard water removal,
clean the pump with white vinegar.
5) Once the parts are clean, you can reassemble the pump for use.
a) Replace the impeller.
b) Replace the stator.
c) Replace the intake plate.
Fig. 10
REASSEMBLY OF YOUR FOUNTAIN
1) Insert the pump into the bowl by placing the pump in between the
back wall and the raised posts. Press down on the pump to engage
the suction cups. With the pump in place, feed the cord through the
opening in the back corner. (See Fig. 12)
2) Continue feeding the cord through the opening until all slack is
removed from the cord. Affix the cord notch cover to the bowl.
(See Fig. 13)
Clean the fountain parts 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 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
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Stator
Pull-Tab
Fig. 9a Fig. 9b
Fig. 13
Cord Notch