Fountain Care Guide

Any modications or failure to follow the recommended care will void the product warranty.
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1. Electric: Light connections vary with electric fountains: some are pre-installed into the fountain and attach to a
female adapter on the pump, some connect directly to the pump, and others plug in independently.
2. Solar with Battery Backup: Make sure the light cable is connected to the fountain the cable is connected to
the correct port on the solar panel. Lighting for solar fountains with battery backup are designed to only work at
night when the light sensor inside the solar panel is no longer sensing ambient or daylight.
3. Solar: Solar-only fountains do not typically come with lighting because they are designed to only run during the
day when the solar panel receives full sunlight.
Lights
If your fountain has lighting, ensure you understand how the lights function. Lighting components inside the fountain (including lights,
cables, splitters, pin connectors and power jack connectors) are designed to withstand contact with water when properly connected.
Most lights can be replaced; to prevent damaging your fountain, contact us before removing lights (see page 1).
Splash Guard
Some fountains are equipped with splash guards to help control water ow, do not remove or discard built-in splash guard(s).
1. Built-In: Sponge-like polyurethane foam lter(s) may be glued onto parts of the fountain to control water ow or
prevent splashing ― removing these guards allows water to ow too quickly, leading to splashing and/or leaking.
2. Removable: Some fountains are equipped with mesh screens and/or removable sponge-like polyurethane
foam lter(s). The mesh screens not only help prevent splashing; they also help prevent debris from getting
inside the fountain. Removable polyurethane foam lters typically serve as a way to control water ow.
Know Your
Fountain Features
1. Water: Distilled water will help prevent mineral buildup, as well as reduce bacteria and algae buildup. Tap water
may be used but avoid heavily chlorinated water as the chlorine may damage the fountain and the pump.
2. Holes & Grooves: Most fountains have holes or grooves that allow water to circulate through the fountain and
back to the pump ― do not plug or seal these holes.
3. Fully Submerge Pump: Ensure the pump is fully submerged at all times to avoid pump damage. Check and
rell your fountain with clean water often.
4. Tubing: Most of our fountains have tubing built directly into the fountain. Do not detach the tubing as it will
permanently damage the fountain. Inspect the tubing for kinks and obstructions.
Fountains with Toppers: The water tube is built into the topper. Gently and carefully uncoil the water tube
from inside the topper, ensuring the water tube remains intact with the topper.
Built-in Flow Control: Some fountain tubing includes a ow-control device, removing this device may
damage the tubing and allow water to ow too quickly through the fountain, leading to splashing and/or leaking.
Recirculating Water
No plumbing is required for Sunnydaze outdoor fountains, water recirculates through the fountain via the included submersible pump.
Only use water and fountain care products that are designed for use with the material(s) of your fountain.
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