Petsafe Drinkwell® Outdoor Dog Fountain - Manual (Page 14)

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Outflow Tube: connects with the T-Tube and directs water from the pump into the bowl, to create a
current within the bowl to help move debris and dirt towards the filter.
Pump: a submersible pump that features an anti-bite cord cover and outdoor rated power adaptor.
(Model SP-880 - AC 12V ~60Hz / 8.2 W) THE PUMP IS NOT DISHWASHER SAFE, hand wash
only as instructed in the “Pump Maintenance” section of this operating guide. Always unplug
and remove the pump prior to cleaning the fountain.
Reservoirs: the fountain features two 1-gallon reservoirs to increase the capacity, maintain the water
level and keep the fountain filled longer. The reservoirs feature a fill-line indicator on the side to let
you know when they need to be refilled. Reservoirs are not Dishwasher Safe, Hand Wash Only.
Reservoir Cap: affixes to the top of the reservoir and the plugging cap will release water from the
reservoirs as needed to maintain the water level in the fountain’s bowl.
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UNDERSTANDING THE DRINKWELL ®
OUTDOOR DOG PARTS
THE FOUNTAIN & YOUR
ENVIRONMENT
If you live in a humid environment and have problems with mold or
algae, soak all the parts in a diluted bleach solution for about 10
minutes after regular cleaning. Use a 10% bleach and 90% water
solution. Pour some of the solution down into the pump’s cavity too.
This is a great way to disinfect the fountain. However, you must be
sure to rinse all the parts thoroughly in fresh water to remove all the
chlorine.
If you have hard water, you may start to see white mineral deposits
on or inside the pump. This can eventually prevent the impeller from
turning properly. To avoid having to replace the pump, please take
the following steps:
1. Clean the pump more frequently than you have in the past; or
2. Clean the motor with a vinegar solution (20% White Vinegar
and 80% Water) and let the solution soak inside the pump’s
cavity for several minutes; or
3. Use bottled water instead of faucet water.