Fountain Care. Troubleshooting: • Is there enough water in the fountain? Many
fountains require a full water level to operate. • Is the plastic tubing kinked, ...
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Fountain Care Troubleshooting: • • • • • •
Is there enough water in the fountain? Many fountains require a full water level to operate. Is the plastic tubing kinked, blocking the water flow? Is electricity available, did the circuit breaker go off? Is there any debris, leaves, mineral buildup, rocks/pebbles, etc. blocking the intake to the pump Is there an “air lock” in the pump? Plug and unplug the pump several times to clear. Is the propeller in the pump turning?
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Keep fountain bowls filled to the proper level to maintain its proper operation. It is not recommended that fountains be left running during the night or when not at home as the water level cannot be monitored. Check for cracks. First fill your fountain to the brim. Do not operate the fountain. If your fountain is leaking, the water level in the fountain will be lower and the ground around the fountain will be wet. Before you perform this test, you should turn off any sprinklers around the fountain as not to confuse the area’s wetness. If no moisture, do you have pets? You could well be loosing water due to thirsty pets. Clean with a soft cloth and CHANGE WATER FREQUENTLY, if possible. Depending on the temperature and evaporation you may see a buildup of white residue on the fountain surface from mineral content in the water supply. Fountains without a painted surface (including Antique Stains and Washes) may also experience effervescence as well as mineral deposits due to other natural occurrence of alkali content in the water. Do not use any abrasive that can damage the applied finish. Use an Algaecide in the water, especially in hot weather to prevent algae’s growth. Algae will damage the fountain surface and can clog up the pump causing it to overheat and burn out. Never use Chlorine or Bleach as an algaecide or cleaner. Chlorine can damage your pump and fountain surfaces. NEVER LET THE FOUNTAIN RUN DRY!! Lack of water will burn out the pump. Plug pump into a properly grounded junction box with a GFI receptacle only. PROTECT FROM FREEZING. It is best to store concrete items indoors. DO NOT allow water to collect and freeze in the bowls. Cracking will occur. Small hairline surface stress cracks are common to all concrete products due to natural weathering and outdoor temperature changes. There are no Manufacturer/Retailer warranties against that occurrence.
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All Fountains can have some amount of over-splash regardless of style or design. Placement location of any fountain is the sole responsibility and liability of the purchaser. BASIN FOUNTAINS – If the fountain is to be installed on a hard surface, such as concrete, tile, etc., a thin layer of sand, ½” to 1”, must be supplied over the surface. This will reduce the risk of stress cracks to the basin and help with leveling. Sand is not required on a soil surface, although it does help to level the basin when installing. PEDESTAL STYLE FOUNTAINS – Place pedestal/base style fountains on a firm, level foundation. If the fountain or statue is to be placed on dirt, a 24” concrete stepping stone is recommended to avoid erosion. Most pedestals are hollow inside and splash, rain and/or sprinklers may wash away dirt and cause your fountain or statue to tumble.
