Petsafe Drinkwell® Pagoda Fountain - Manual (Page 4)

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Filters & Fountain
Cleaning
Fig. 8 Fig. 9 8) Once the fountain is completely disassembled, you will have: the
ceramic bowl and tower, two rubber pieces, the filter housing case, a
charcoal filter, foam filter and the pump.
9) Clean the fountain parts with soap and warm water. You can also
place the fountain in the dishwasher, but we strongly recommend
hand washing the ceramic fountains.
Never place the pump in the
dishwasher. See the Pump Maintenance section of this manual for
detailed instructions on how to properly clean your pump.
3) Take the tower and turn upside down to remove the rubber grommet.
Grab the grommet from inside and pull straight down, set aside for
cleaning.
4) Remove the filter housing case from the pump by lifting straight up
(Fig. 10). Open the case and remove the filter from inside. Set the
filter housing aside for cleaning.
5) Remove the rubber cap affixed to the raised post by inserting a
finger under the lip and pull straight up to remove (Fig. 11).
6) While securely holding the cord and the bottom of the bowl with both
hands, dump out the remaining water inside the bowl into a sink.
7) With the inline plug disconnected and water removed, grab the
pump and lift straight up to disengage the suction cups. Continue
pulling the pump’s cord up and out through the raised post in the
center of the bowl. Once the pump is completely removed from the
bowl seperate the foam filter, set pump aside for proper cleaning.
Filters & Fountain
Cleaning
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
The fountain must be cleaned on a regular basis to continue working normally.
FOUNTAIN: CLEAN ONCE A WEEK
FILTER SYSTEM
1) Unplug the fountain and disconnect the inline plug (Fig. 8).
2) Carefully lift the tower and allow the water to slowly pour back into
the bowl. Once all the water has been emptied into the lower bowl,
set the tower aside for cleaning (Fig. 9).
Filters are an added feature of the fountain. Their use is not required for normal
operation. However, when used properly and changed regularly, the filters help keep
the water cleaner and fresher, while extending the life of your fountain. 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. To purchase replacement filters, visit your local retailer or www.petsafe.net.
Charcoal Filter:
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.
Foam Filter:
Replace the foam filter every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the
location of the fountain and the number of pets using it. If you do
not intend to replace the filter at the time of cleaning, rinse the foam
filter thoroughly with fresh water.
The fountain is equipped with two types of filters that should be replaced
on a regular basis. A charcoal filter removes bad tastes and odors, keeping
water fresh. A foam filter collects hair and debris and prevents it from
reaching the pump, providing optimal filtration. The filters together will keep
the pump cleaner and provide fresher water to your pet.