Petsafe DrinkWell 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®Original Pet Fountain - 1.5 Litres
Fontaine pour animaux de compagnie - 1,5 Litres
Oorspronkelijk fontein voor huisdieren - 1,5 Liter
Fuente para Mascotas - 1,5 Litros
Fontana per animali domestici - 1,5 Litri
Haustierbrunnen - 1,5 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...............................................
Fountain and Your Environment........................................
Tips on Use........................................................................
CE Compliance & Recycling Information...........................
Manufacturer’s Safety Instructions.....................................
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Nederlands........................................................................
Español..............................................................................
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Deutsch.............................................................................
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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 KnobStator
Features
U.S. Patents No. 5,799,609 and 5,842,437
Adjustable Flow
Control
Replaceable Charcoal
Filter removes bad
tastes and odors
OPTIONAL: Increase
Water Capacity with
Additional Capacity
Reservoir (1.5 L)
Patented Free-Falling
water stream encourages
pets to drink more water
1.5 L Water Capacity
Receiving Ramp
reduces splash of
falling water

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As with any electrical device, check the electrical
cord for any tears or damage before use.
Inspect the bottom of the fountain to be sure the
motor is securely attached. (Fig. 1)
Remove the housing lid and insert the charcoal
lter. The lter will t diagonally into the two
triangular slots located inside the housing. The
lter ts narrow side down, with the black side
facing the front of the fountain (toward the spout).
The lter will slide easily into place, but make sure
it is pushed all the way down. (See Fig. 2a & 2b)
DO NOT RUN DRY - FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MOTOR
Fig. 1
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b
FILTER
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2)
3)
NOTE: Rinse the lter 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
lter. 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 oors from splashing or
dripping caused by the 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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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Set your desired ow rate with the ow control knob, which is
next to the ramp inside the bowl. When the knob is in the 10
o’clock position, ow is at its lowest. When the knob is in the 2
o’clock position, ow is at its highest.
Add water to the bowl as needed. Do not let the water level
fall below the ow control knob or you may burn out the motor.
Never 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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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 lter housing by pressing in the
tabs at the sides and lifting up. (See Fig. 3)
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FOUNTAIN CLEANING
The ow control knob and stator are not attached and are
freed when the housing is removed.
IMPORTANT: Motor must be cleaned regularly or the
warranty may be voided!
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Turn the bowl over and unlock the motor from its
cavity by slipping your nger into the indentation
behind the motor (Fig. 4a) and pulling that end of the
motor out toward you, so that it has turned a quarter
of a turn (Fig. 4b). Do not attempt to remove motor
without turning it 90 degrees, this may damage the
fountain and cause a leak.
Now that the motor is unlocked, remove it from the
fountain. If you nd this difcult, you can push the
motor out from the bowl side.
Carefully lift the impeller (the white “propeller”) out
of the motor. It should slide out with no resistance.
Remove any hair tangled around it and wash it with
the rest of the parts.
Pour soapy water inside the motor cavity and clean
it with a small round bristle brush (Cleaning Kits are
available). Rinse well and replace the impeller after it
is cleaned.
Fig. 4a
Fig. 4b
Hand wash the rest of the fountain
parts in soapy water and rinse
well. You may place items in the
dishwasher, but if your dishwasher
is too hot - the plastic parts can be
damaged. Use a longer bristle brush
to clean the square discharge tube in
the lter housing. (See Fig. 5)
6) Fig. 5
Square
Discharge Tube

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HOLD THESE PARTS IN PLACE with one
hand while attaching the housing with the
other hand (Fig 9). Attach the housing by
sliding the cutout in the wall of the housing
down in between the control knob and stator.
The housing will click into place, when the
side tabs are inserted in the bowl.
FOUNTAIN REASSEMBLY
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Turn the bowl upside down. Reattach the motor by pushing the
threads of the motor through the hole in the bowl. The motor
goes in at a right angle to the bowl, see Figures 6a & 6b. If
you cannot turn the motor into its resting position (Fig. 6b), the
motor is not pushed into the hole as far as it will go.
Fig. 6a Fig. 6b
After turning the motor a quarter turn, it should now be even
with the bottom of the bowl (Fig. 6b). Turn the bowl back over.
Place the stator over the exposed portion of the motor found in
the bowl. (See Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
STATOR
Join the ow control knob and stator together by placing the
tabs of the knob into the groove of the stator. (See Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
TABS GROOVE
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FOUNTAIN REASSEMBLY
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Place the fountain in desired location. Make sure to use a
protective surface, such as a towel or place mat, to protect
your oors from splashing or dripping from your pet.
Replace the lter and ll the housing and bowl with water.
Replace the lid.
Before you plug the fountain in, make sure your hands and the
cord are dry. Check the cord for any damage before plugging
in the fountain. Plug the fountain into an electrical outlet.
THE FOUNTAIN AND 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 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 inside the motor. This can eventually prevent the impeller from
turning properly. To avoid having to replace the motor, please take
the following steps:
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Clean the motor more frequently than you have in the past;
or
Clean the motor with a vinegar solution (20% White Vinegar
and 80% Water) and let the solution soak for several
minutes down inside the motor cavity; or
Use bottled water instead of faucet water.

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TIPS ON USE
When being introduced to the Drinkwell®Pet Fountain, your pet
may be cautious of this new and unusual object. After beginning
operation of your fountain, simply allow your pet to adjust at his or
her own pace. Some pets may take several days or longer to begin
use, while others will start right away.
Your pet may prefer that the fountain be placed away from their
normal feeding area. Try placing it in another location, such as a
different area of the kitchen or in a bathroom or utility room.
Add ice cubes to the bowl for refreshing, ice-cold running water!
CE COMPLIANCE & RECYCLING
This equipment complies with the EMC and Low Voltage
Directives. Unauthorized changes or modications to
the product that are not approved by Radio Systems®
Corporation may violate EU regulations, could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment, and will void the
warranty.
The Declaration of Conformity can be found at:
http://www.petsafe.net/customercare/eu_docs.php
Please respect the Waste Electrical and Electonic
Equipment regulations in your country. This equipment
must be recycled. If you no longer require this equipment,
do not place it in the normal municipal waste system.
Please return it to where it was purchased in order that
it can be placed in our recycling system. If this is not
possible, please contact the Customer Care Centre for
further information.
Important Recycling Advice