SMART Buddha Fountain Instruction Manual

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2007 smart solar ltd

rev. 66071217_1a

If you have any problems, please contact Smart Solar

before returning to the place of purchase.

or immediate answers visit our website

www.smartsolar.com

where you will find extensive trouble shooting, FAQs and support.

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buddha

olar powered fountain

operates in direct sunlight

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Before you start

3. Overview

4. Components

5. Assembling and using your product

6. Cleaning and maintenance

7. Trouble shooting

8. Spare parts

9. Full 2 year warranty

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Buddha fountain. These instructions contain important information for using this product. Please keep them in a safe place for future reference.

Before you start

Decide on an appropriate outdoor location for your water feature. Ideally this should be on a flat surface. A solar panel powers the pump by converting sunlight into electricity.

The solar panel will power the pump when exposed to direct sunlight. If the sun passes behind a cloud then the amount of electricity produced by the panel will decrease and the pump will stop working or slow down. As soon as the sun reappears from behind the cloud the amount of electricity will increase instantly and the pump will begin to work again.

The amount of electricity produced by the solar panel is proportional to the strength of sunlight received. For optimum performance we recommend that your solar panel should be exposed to as much direct sunlight as possible and away from shady areas e.g. under trees.

Overview

The Buddha fountain has been designed for outdoor use. The pump drives water up through the fountain head and then sprinkles down into the resin bowl. The water is constantly re-cycled.

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Please note:

If the water is likely to freeze the pump and panel must be removed from the water feature and stored in a dry frost proof environment. The water feature can remain outside.

The pump must never be operated dry (out of water) as this will have a permanent adverse affect on the performance of the pump.

Spare parts

1. Solar panel 2060AS01

2. Pump 20020P01

3. Pump impeller IMPELLER

4. Pump cover with filter PCOVER07

5. Fountain head FUNNEL

Full 2 year warranty

If within 24 months from the date of purchase this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Smart Solar will replace or repair free of charge. Please report immediately if there is any damage or missing pieces upon receipt of goods.

The warranty does not apply to:

Damage caused by accidents, abuse, poor handling, frost or normal wear and tear. Products which have been subject to unauthorized repair or modification.

For further information please contact your nearest customer service centre detailed on the last page of this manual.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Smart Solar reserve the right to modify any product to enhance its’ performance and design.

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PANEL PERFORMANCE

OPTIMUM NO

CONDITION FUNCTIONALITY

MEDIUM

GOOD

MEDIUM

SEASONAL FUNCTIONALITY

WINTER

SPRING

SUMMER

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Pump:

If after time the pump starts to lose power or stops working you should check for the build up of sediment or scale in the bottom of the pump housing. Carefully remove the solar pump unit and turn it upside down on a soft surface. Dry the solar pump connector and disconnect. Remove the pump from the plastic unit and open the pump housing at its base. Remove the impeller and remove any dirt or scale which has built up.

Replace the impeller and replace the

pump cover.

IMPORTANT

To ensure the seal remains water-tight twist the pump and panels connectors together rather than merely pressing them together. Check that the small yellow rubber "o" ring remains in its' groove and is not pushed out when connecting. If this ring moves there will be no water seal and the pump and panel will eventually fail

Solar panel: The panel should be cleaned periodically with a soft tissue and proprietary glass cleaning solution. Regular cleaning of the panel is advised to maintain optimum conversion of the sun’s energy into direct current.

Trouble Shooting

If you have any problems please contact Smart Solar before returning to the place of purchase. For immediate answers visit our website www.smartsolar.com where you will find extensive trouble shooting, FAQs and be able to order spare parts.

Pump is noisy there is no water running through the tube

Take off the pump cover and remove the impeller. If the pump is still noisy without the impeller then seek a replacement. If the noise stops, clean the pump and replace the impeller and cover. This problem may repeat if the water contains debris, we recommend regular water changing.

Pump does not operate even though the solar panel is in full sunlight

Check whether the impeller is blocked by removing the pump cover. If it is, then clean the pump as detailed above.

Pump does operate but there is no water running through the tube

1) Check for the build up of sediment, scale or dirt in the filter and in the bottom of the pump housing as detailed above.

2) Check whether the pump cover is attached properly. If the pump cover is not pushed down tightly, the pump will not push water through the fountain.

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Components

1 Solar panel 2 Pump 3 Resin buddha 4 Funnel

Assembling and Using Your Product

Unpack all components carefully. Please ensure that you check all parts have been removed from the packaging.

Decide on a suitable location, bearing in mind there will be some water splashes when the product is in use.

Assemble the Buddha fountain. First place the solar module and pump unit into the bowl and then fill the bowl with water (make sure the pump unit is attached by the tube to the solar module).

The Buddha Fountain is now ready to use.

The Buddha fountain can operate with or without a fountain head fitted. We recommend the funnel head to help spread the water flow and minimise splashing. Check regularly to ensure there is no excessive splashing causing the reservoir to run dry.

Please Note: We recommend you use distilled or rain water to prevent scale build up.

Please note: On first use there may be air in the pump. It can take up to 5 minutes until all the air is expelled and water begins to flow from the fountain head.

Please note: If you are away from home for more than 2-3 days, remove the solar module and pump unit.

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Ensure the underwater connector is water tight.

Turn upside down on a soft surface and attach the pump unit

Remove pump cover

Take out impeller to clean

impeller

pump cover