Paradise Fountains Fountain Do's and Don'ts Do's Don'ts List of Items you need to properly maintain your fountain. A household lubricant An old toothbrush Household dishwashing detergent.
Fountains are simple and easy to maintain.
Once you have assembled these items, follow a few simple steps and your fountain will give you pleasure for a long time. Let the pump run for about 45 seconds or so. This will clear the air out of the pipes and allow the pump to run smoothly. You will probably have some additional assembly to do after you have 'primed' the pump'. We suggest you unplug the pump, finish the assembly, then dry your hands again and plug the pump in.