Description
The unit will not work well if covered in deposits or is sitting in muck at the bottom of the fountain. We recommend occasionally cleaning the fountain and the element. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the element.
The element should be removed from the fountain in the spring and placed in the fountain in the fall. We’ve found that this can double the years a submersible heat element will last.
Follow these instructions for performing an air test on a submersible element:
- Unplug the unit and remove from fountain.
- Place unit into a freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove unit from freezer and plug-in – the element should get so hot you can’t hold onto it. If not, it is not working any longer.
Do not operate units out of water other than to air test.
Read and understand all the instructions that came with your heater. Have a qualified electrician install the properly grounded outlet receptacle according to local code.
NOTE: These instructions are not meant as a substitution for the manufacturer’s instructions included with the de-icer.