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. Do not attempt to add water softening

agents, bleach or any products with any ingredients ending in “ine” or “ide” to your fountains

reservoir as this may damage the finish and internal parts of your fountain, which in turn will void

your warranty. If you have purchased a stainless steel fountain, we strongly recommend that you

use distilled water if you have high levels of iron in your water. Iron can cause stainless to rust.

** 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. Standing water can promote

the growth of algae much faster. 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.

Standing water can promote the growth of algae. Water fountains also act as air purifiers by capturing

dust and other airborne particles from the air. They are also great humidifiers since they add moisture to

any room but do not contribute to the growth of mold and mildew like ordinary humidifiers.

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 and cleaned once every three to four months if using

distilled water. If you live in an area with hard water we recommend that the fountain be drained every 6

– 12 weeks. 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. Do not

use CLR, bleach or any products ending in “ine” or “ide” to clean your fountain.

Fountains made with a powder coated finish

We recommend that you use a furniture polish such as Pledge

on the exterior as a weekly cleaner. 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. Do not use copper cleaners on copper powder

coated finishes as this will damage the finish. Applying a wax such as Turtle Wax Hard Shell

every

three months will also extend the life of the powder coat. Only apply to the metal exterior. Do not

apply it to the glass or slate as this will affect your water flow.

Fountains made with 304 non-powder coated finish

We recommend one of the products listed below to clean the exterior.

• ZEP

Stainless Steel Polisher

• SCRUBS

Stainless Steel Cleaner Wipes (Now offered by Bluworld)