Homedics WRF-GEN User Manual

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
(Valid in USA only)

HoMedics, Inc., guarantees this product free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
original purchase, except as noted below.

This HoMedics product warranty does not cover damage caused
by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized
accessory; alteration to the product; or any other conditions
whatsoever that are beyond the control of HoMedics. This warranty
is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the
USA. A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable
it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications is not covered under
warranty. HoMedics shall not be responsible for any type of
incidental, consequential or special damages. All implied
warranties, including but not limited to those implied warranties of
fitness and merchantability, are limited in the total duration of one
year from the original purchase date.

To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product, either hand
deliver or mail the unit and your dated sales receipt (as proof of
purchase), postpaid, along with check or money order in the
amount of $5.00 payable to HoMedics, Inc. to cover handling.

RAIN FOREST FOUNTAIN

Gentle Rains

Upon receipt, HoMedics will repair or replace, as appropriate, your
product and return it to you, postpaid. If it is appropriate to replace
your product, HoMedics will replace the product with the same
product or a comparable product at HoMedics’ option. Warranty is
solely through HoMedics Service Center. Service of this product by
anyone other than HoMedics Service Center voids warranty.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have
additional rights which may vary from state to state. Because of
individual state regulations, some of the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.

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Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information

WRF

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The sounds of nature soothe human nature

Thank you for purchasing EnviraScape Gentle Rains, the HoMedics
Rainforest fountain. This, like the entire HoMedics product line, is built with
high-quality craftsmanship to provide you years of dependable service. We
hope that you will find it to be the finest product of its kind.

EnviraScape enables you to create an all-encompassing environment with
sound. The sound of flowing water enhances your environment by releasing
negative ions, and promoting relaxation. Only EnviraScape offers you the
luxury of these vital benefits along with its creative design which adds
beauty to any indoor environment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be fol­lowed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.

• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.

•

Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

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Do not connect to any voltage other than that shown on the pump.

• Do not pump flammable liquids.

• Do not use water above 86oF.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury

to persons:

• An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking off parts or attachments.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children, invalids or disabled persons.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do
not use attachments not recommended by HoMedics; specifically any
attachments not provided with the unit.

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, pump, cable or
housing. If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
return it to Homedics Service Center for examination and repair.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

CAUTION:
The pump must
be completely
submerged in
water. If the
pump is
making noises,
most likely it is
not completely
submerged in
water.

CAUTION:
Only set the
fountain and
fountain parts
on waterproof
surfaces

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as handle.

• To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.

• This appliance is designed for indoor use only.
Do not use outdoors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution – Please read all instructions carefully
before operating.

• Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children
are present.

• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.

• This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.

• Connect the pump with the proper voltage as indicated on the
pump label.

• Always keep the cord away from high temperature and fire.

• Unplug the pump from power source before cleaning,
maintenance or disassembling.

• To get the best flowing effect, product must be placed on a
flat waterproof surface and should never be placed on an
electrical appliance.

• Never let pump run dry, as this will shorten life of the pump.

• Do not lift, carry, hang, or pull the pump by the power cord.

• Operate with tap water or distilled water (recommended).

• Operate pump completely submerged for proper cooling.

• The electrical cord of this product cannot be replaced. If it sustains
damage, you must stop using this product immediately and return
it to the HoMedics Service Center for repair. (See the warranty
section for HoMedics address.)

• Disconnect the appliance from the outlet before putting hands
into water.

Envirascape Features

• Adjustable rainfall – Choose from a gentle shower to a

dramatic downpour

• Six natural sounds - Rain Forest, Loons, Summer Night,

Thunder, Sunrise and Wind Chimes

• Continuously changing colors - Illuminates fountain in red,

blue and yellow
Soft Illumination - Rock wall and rain showers are

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gently illuminated
Durable electrical water pump

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• Convenient tabletop size – Fountain measures

6.5”L x 6.75”W x 12”H

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Assembly and Instructions for Use

1. Unpack the product and place on a horizontal
surface. Wipe off dust with a damp cloth.

2. Familiarize yourself with the pump. The pump
speed is controlled by the switch located at the
front of the pump. The speed is indicated by a “-”
and “+” (Fig 1). At its highest speed level, the
switch will cease to move any further. To decrease
the pump speed, move the switch upward toward
the “-”sign. Similarly, at its lowest speed, the
switch will cease to move any further.

3. Insert the plastic tubing into the pump. Place
pump into fountain lower basin (Fig 2).

4. Fill the lower basin with clean water. The water level
should be approximately
net (Fig 3). NOTE: Distilled water is
recommended for easier maintenance.

5. Attach the A/C adaptor jack to the base power
cord. DO NOT plug into outlet at this time(Fig 2.)

6. Insert sound cord through hole in top basin and
insert into plug on bottom of lid. Then screw
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NOTE: Main power switch must be used to
turn unit completely on or off.

- Fountain can be used independent of
sound machine

- Sound Machine can be used without
fountain water flowing, although pump
will remain on unless main “on/off
switch is turned off

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7. Tilt lid forward and line up the hooks
of the lid with the square locks of the
top basin. Then place flat onto
fountain top and slide lock switch
(Fig. 2) to hold securely in place.

8. Plug the power cord into a 120V
household outlet. The fountain &
sound machine are controlled by the
switch on the power cord. To operate
Rain Forest Fountain, turn on by
rotating switch on cord (Fig. 2). If
fountain doesn’t operate, rotate switch
once to turn on and once more to turn
off to reset. NOTE: Unit power must
be “ON” in order for both the fountain
and sound machine to operate.

9. To use light, flip switch on the back of
the fountain lid (Fig 2).

10. To adjust rainfall speed, turn the water
flow dial (Fig 3) clockwise to increase
the rainfall and counter-clockwise to
decrease. When dial stops in
counter-clockwise motion, rainfall will
come to a stop. For trickling water
wall effect leave dial in lowest position
before coming to a complete stop.
NOTE: If water is not flowing properly
down the rock wall run your finger
horizontaly across the wall to spread
the water.

11. To use sounds, turn volume dial
(Fig 2) counter-clockwise to turn on.
Then select your nature sound by
pressing the sound button of your
choice. Volume can be adjusted by
turning the volume dial – counter­clockwise to increase volume and
clockwise to decrease volume.

12. To Turn sounds off either:
a. Press the off button on the lid to

retain your volume setting for the
next use, or

b. Turn the volume dial clockwise until

it clicks off

Turn fountain & sound machine off by

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turning the switch on the power cord.