Use and Care Manual

WATERFALL MAINTENANCE

Below you will find a recommended maintenance checklist for your water feature. By following this

simple maintenance checklist, you can ensure that your new water feature will function reliably for many

years. Since water sources vary in mineral content, frequency of maintenance will vary. For the first few

months, it is important that you monitor your waterfall for any signs of mineral deposits and adjust your

maintenance intervals accordingly. It is highly recommended that you use distilled water when filling

your water feature as this can reduce maintenance intervals.

** Remember to unplug your waterfall before conducting any maintenance **

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF OPERATION

We recommend that you allow your water feature to operate 24 hours a day. By letting your pump run

continuously you will cut down on the wear and tear on it from the starting and stopping thus increasing

the life of the pump. More importantly, it will help prevent mineral buildup on the surface of the fountain

since it will remain wet at all times. As the surface dries sediment can be left behind as the water

evaporates which can build up over time. If you have a glass or mirror fountain we recommend that you

use a squeegee to remove water from the surface when you turn the fountain off instead of letting them

dry on the fountain.

FOUNTAIN SHOULD BE LEVEL

Make sure your waterfall is always kept level. For floor fountains you can try using a shim (coin, thin

plastic, etc.) under one leg of the panel to help level the fountain. Be sure to check right to left level as

well as front to back. A panel that is leaning either forward or back will not operate properly. On wall

fountains make sure the mounting bracket was level when installed. If there is a measurable difference

from one end of the bracket to the other you will want to remove the bracket and reinstall it, making

certain it is level. If the difference is minute, a shim or tiny wedge can be placed on the lower end of the

bracket.

BASIC MAINTENANCE

It is recommended that the water feature be shut down once a week for cleaning the mirror or glass. We

also recommended that the water feature be drained once every three to four months. After draining, wipe

the inside of the reservoir and frame with a rag. If you use soap or cleaning solutions make sure to rinse

the reservoir thoroughly before refilling it with clean water.

Fountains made with a powder coated finish

We recommend that you use a furniture polish such as Pledge. Do not apply the polish directly on the

fountain as the over spray can get on the panel. Instead, spray the polish on a soft cloth and clean the

fountain with that.

Fountains made with 304 non-powdercoated finish

We recommend that you use one of the products listed below:

• ZEP

Stainless Steel Polisher

• Sharkhide