Petsafe Drinkwell Mini Pet Fountain - 1.2 Litres User manual

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Operating Guide
Manuel d’utilisation
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Manual de funcionamiento
Guida all’uso
Gebrauchsanweisung
Brugervejledning
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Drinkwell®Mini Pet Fountain - 1.2 Litres
Fontaine pour animaux de compagnie - 1,2 Litres
Oorspronkelijk fontein voor huisdieren - 1,2 Liters
Fuente para Mascotas - 1,2 Litros
Fontana per animali domestici - 1,2 Litri
Haustierbrunnen - 1,2 Liter
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WARRANTY
Table of Contents
U.S. Patents No. 5,799,609 and 5,842,437
Important Safety Instructions.............................................
Components.......................................................................
Features.............................................................................
Operating Instructions........................................................
Fountain Cleaning Instructions...........................................
Reassembling the Fountain...............................................
Pump Maintenance............................................................
Fountain and Your Environment........................................
Understanding the Drinkwell®Parts...................................
Tips on Use........................................................................
CE Compliance & Recycling Information...........................
Manufacturer’s Safety Instructions.....................................
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when an appliance is used near children.
Only use attachments recommended or sold by the
manufacturer.
Do not use outdoors. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Immediately call your country’s
Customer Care Centre for further instructions.
For a portable appliance - To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not place or store appliance where it can fall
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
Always unplug any appliance when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never
pull on the cord to remove the adaptor from the wall
outlet.
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Instructions pertaining to: Risk of Fire, Electrical
Shock, or Harm to Persons.
U.S. Patents No. 5,799,609 and 5,842,437

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Components
Housing/
Filter Housing
Bowl
Lid
Motor / Pump
Flow Control
Knob
Features
U.S. Patents No. 5,799,609 and 5,842,437
Adjustable Flow Control
Replaceable Charcoal
Filter removes bad
tastes and odors
Patented Free-Falling
water stream encourages
pets to drink more water
1.2 L Water Capacity
Receiving Ramp
reduces splash of
falling water
Charcoal Filter
Pre-filter
Submersible Pump
for nearly silent
operation
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As with any electrical device, check the electrical cord for any
tears or damage before use.
Make sure the inline plug is fully connected. (No silver showing)
Remove the housing cover (lid) by placing your index ngers
into the inset grooves on either side of the lid. Lift up. Set the lid
aside.
DO NOT RUN DRY - FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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NOTE: Rinse the filter thoroughly under cool water before placing
in the fountain. This will remove any loose charcoal dust, which is
harmless. A small amount of charcoal dust may shed for the life of
the filter. This is normal and not harmful to your pet.
Place fountain in desired location. If placing on carpet, tile or
wood ooring use a protective mat or other durable, water
resistant surface to protect your oor from splashing or dripping
from your pet.
Fill the unit with water. This includes both the bowl and the lter
housing. This will prime the pump. Replace the lid.
Before you plug the fountain in, make sure the cord and your
hands are dry. Plug the fountain into an electrical outlet.
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Insert the charcoal lter. The lter will
t into the two triangular slots located
on the right side of the housing.
The lter ts narrow side down and
the white side faces the front of the
fountain (as shown in Fig. 1a). The
lter will slide easily into place, but
make sure it is pushed all the way
down.
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8) Set your desired ow rate with the
ow control knob, located to the
right of the splash ramp. In the
10 o’clock position for a smaller
stream or in the 2 o’clock position
for a strong stream.
Add water as needed. Do not let the water level fall lower than
the ow control knob or you may burn out the motor. Do not pick
up a full fountain by the lter housing. Only pick up the fountain
by placing both hands underneath the base of the fountain and
grip the sidewalls for a sturdy hold.
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Fig. 1b
MIN MAX
FOUNTAIN CLEANING
FILTERS: Change every 2 to 4 weeks
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Filters should be changed every two to four weeks. Replace
the lters more frequently when using the fountain for multiple
pets or pets that produce a lot of saliva.
Filters are an added feature of the fountain. Their use is not
required for normal operation, but will keep the fountain water
cleaner.
Filters may be rinsed out when the fountain is cleaned. Never
wash the lter with soapy water, you will not be able to remove
the soap residue.
FOUNTAIN: Clean once a week
Unplug fountain, remove housing lid, and
remove the lter.
Empty the water out of the fountain.
Remove the pre-lter by gently pulling up on
the top lip of the pre-lter and wash with soap
and water. (See Fig. 2a)
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4) Remove the lter housing by gently pushing in on either side of
the fountain where the curve meets the seam. Gently lift up. (See
Fig. 2b & 2c)
Fig. 2b Fig. 2c
NOTE: You will notice the right side of the housing will offer some
resistance as the water intake tube pulls away from the motor.
5) Next, remove the motor (Fig. 2d) by rst disconnecting the inline
plug (Fig. 2e), then lift it out of the fountain. Clean away any hair
or kibble that may have accumulated around the ow control
knob and the intake plate of the pump.
Fig. 2d Fig. 2e
Clean the fountain parts with warm water and soap. You can also
put the fountain in the top rack of the dishwasher. Remove the
pump before placing the fountain in the dishwasher. If possible, it
is recommended that you turn down the heat of the water inside
the dishwasher.
If you have troubles reaching certain spots or getting
hard-to-reach corners, try using a cotton swab or set of bottle
brushes (Drinkwell®3-Brush Cleaning Kit available).
Once the fountain is completely disassembled you will have:
4 plastic parts and the motor.
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FOUNTAIN REASSEMBLY
1) Replace the motor into its location between the 4 half-inch posts
on the right side of the fountain. Gently push down to engage the
suction cups. (Fig. 3a & 3b)
Fig. 3a Fig. 3b
2) Thread the plug through the opening in the back left corner of
the bowl piece (Fig. 3c). Next, thread the cord along the back of
the fountain to the cord notch (Fig. 3d). Use this pass-through to
keep the cord from showing.
Fig. 3c Fig. 3d
Cord Notch
Opening
Line up the lter housing unit over the motor and then the
bowl. You will want to line up the intake tube to t directly into
the motor. Once in place, gently push down, locking the lter
housing into place.
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Replace the pre-lter over the ow
control knob by sliding the narrow end
in rst. The lip on the top of the pre-lter
will be facing the front of the fountain,
push down to snap it into place over the
ow control knob. (Fig. 3e)
Replace the lter and housing lid.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Warranty may be voided if the motor is not cleaned.
Remove the Pre-lter and Housing from the bowl.
Gently lift the pump out of its resting place. Suction cups on
the bottom of the motor will hold it in place. A small amount of
force may be necessary.
Once the pump is out of the fountain, with your thumb and
forenger, gently squeeze on either side of the intake plate,
and pull off. It may be necessary to insert a ngernail into the
seam of the intake plate to pry it off. (Fig. 4a & 4b)
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Pump Impeller Stator Intake Plate Flow Control
Knob
Fig. 4a Fig. 4b
Next, you will want to remove the stator by placing your nger
nail under the small lip located on the narrow side of tear drop
shaped stator and pull out. (Fig. 4c & 4d)
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Fig. 4c Fig. 4d
Stator
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Once the stator is removed, you
can also remove the impeller (3
white-bladed propeller) which
is held in place magnetically.
To remove the impeller, use a
ngernail to get under a blade
and lift out. (Fig. 4e)
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Once the motor is disassembled you can clean the parts
with warm soapy water. Use a cotton bud or the Drinkwell®
Cleaning Kit “Motor Brush” to get into the motor cavity and
remove any build-up. For added disinfecting and hard water
removal, clean the motor with white vinegar.
Once the parts are clean you can reassemble the motor for
use.
a) Replace the impeller.
b) Replace the stator.
c) Replace the intake plate with the ow control knob
attached to it.
Fig. 4e
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THE FOUNTAIN AND YOUR ENVIRONMENT
If you live in a humid environment and have problems with mold
or algae, soak all of 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 bleach solution down into the
motor cavity too. This is an excellent way to disinfect the fountain.
However, you must be sure to rinse all the parts thoroughly in only
water to remove all the chlorine.
If you have “hard water” you may start to see white mineral
deposits on or down inside the pump. This may eventually prevent
the impeller from turning properly. To avoid having to replace the
pump, please take the following steps:
A. Clean the pump more frequently than you have in the past; or
B. Clean the pump with a vinegar solution (20% White Vinegar and
80% Water) and let the solution soak for several minutes down
inside the motor cavity; or
C. Use bottled water instead of faucet water.