Pump Maintenance - Drinkwell DOGC-AU-17 Manual De Funcionamiento

Pump Maintenance

Important: Cleaning the Pump is essential to the longevity of the Pet Fountain, as well
as the cleanliness of the water. Clean the Pump every two weeks. Warranty may be
voided if the Pump motor is not cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the Housing from the Pet Fountain by pressing in the tabs at the sides and
lifting up.
2. The Flow Control Knob is not attached and it will separate when the Housing
is removed.
3. Lift the Intake Plate up and out of the Bowl.
4. Remove the Pump from the Pet Fountain as explained in the "Pet Fountain Disassembly
and Cleaning" section.
5. Once the Pump is removed, remove the Impeller (white, 3-bladed propeller) which is
held in place magnetically. To remove the Impeller, use a fingernail to get underneath
a blade and lift out of Pump.
6. Once the Pump is disassembled you can clean
the parts with warm soapy water. Use a cotton
swab or the "motor" brush from the Drinkwell
Cleaning Kit to get into the Pump's motor
cavity and remove any build-up (Fig.8). For
added disinfecting and hard water removal,
clean the Pump's motor cavity with a diluted vinegar solution (20% white vinegar and
80% water).
7. Once the parts are clean, replace the Impeller into the Pump's motor cavity.
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Fig. 8