The Playlearn Standing Bubble Wall is a decorative and sensory product designed to provide visual and auditory stimulation through illuminated, bubbling water. It is intended for use in various settings, including homes, sensory rooms, and educational environments, to create a calming and engaging atmosphere.
Function Description:
The Standing Bubble Wall operates by continuously circulating water and air to create a stream of bubbles that rise through a transparent panel. Integrated LED lights illuminate the water, allowing for dynamic color changes and lighting effects, which can be controlled via a remote or a dedicated smartphone app. The product is designed to be user-friendly, with a focus on easy setup and maintenance. It aims to offer a "simple joys in life" experience, promoting relaxation and engagement through its visual and auditory features.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific technical specifications like dimensions, power consumption, and water capacity are not explicitly detailed in the provided manual, the following can be inferred:
- Power Source: The device requires an adapter (item #8) to connect to a power port on the controller box (item #7).
- Control: It can be controlled wirelessly using a remote (item #9) or a smartphone app ("Playlearn" app, available on app stores, requiring Bluetooth connectivity).
- Lighting: Features LED lights with adjustable brightness, color options (red, green, blue, and other combinations), and various light patterns (Auto, Jump 3/7, Fade 3/7, Flash, Speed +/-).
- Water Type: While designed to work with tap water, distilled water is recommended to reduce maintenance frequency and prevent algae/cloudiness.
- Components: The main components include a lid, a transparent panel, a base, rocks for decoration, an air pump (attached to the base), and a controller box (attached to the panel).
Usage Features:
- Setup:
- Place the base on a flat surface and remove the trays.
- Slide the panel into the base, ensuring not to trap the white air tubes.
- Connect the black wire from the air pump to the white wire from the controller box.
- Connect the white tube from the panel to the air pump (these are intentionally stiff to prevent slipping).
- Add water until the panel is about 10% full.
- Feed the adapter wire through the hole into the base, connect it to the power port on the controller box, and switch it on using the remote or app.
- Test the product with the remote/app to ensure it's working.
- Fill the bubble wall with water until 2 inches from the top of the panel. Note that jets may take up to 24 hours to reach full operating capacity.
- Place the lid on top of the bubble wall.
- Return the trays to the base and fill them with decoration rocks.
- Place the customer support sticker on the bubble wall for easy reference.
- Remote Control Functions:
- Power: Turns the product on and off.
- Play/Pause: Turns the light on and off.
- Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the light.
- Colors: Changes the light to specific button colors.
- Auto: Light gradually changes between all colors.
- Jump 3/Jump 7: Light jumps between red, green, and blue / all 7 colors.
- Fade 3/Fade 7: Light fades between red, green, and blue / all 7 colors.
- Flash: Light flashes on and off.
- Speed +/-: Increases/decreases the speed of light changes.
- App Control: Search for "Playlearn" in your phone's app store, ensure Bluetooth is on, download and open the app, press the menu icon, select "my devices," and choose the device from the dropdown. The bubble wall must be "on" to connect.
- Two-Person Setup: It is recommended to set up the bubble wall with two people, especially for maintenance tasks like emptying water.
Maintenance Features:
- Water Type: Using distilled water is highly recommended to prolong cleanliness and reduce the frequency of water changes (approximately every few months). Tap water will require higher maintenance due to potential algae growth and cloudiness.
- Emptying Water: A maintenance hose (manual pump and water pipe) is provided for emptying and changing water.
- Attach the water pipe to the nozzle closer to the handle on the manual pump.
- Place the other end of the pipe deep into the panel.
- Place a large bucket on the floor (or at a lower point than the end of the pipe).
- Start pumping until the water begins to flow.
- Troubleshooting:
- No Bubbles/No Pump Noise: Check the pump connection to the controller box. If connected and still no noise, contact support.
- No Bubbles/Pump Noise: Check the white tube connection to the air pump, ensure it's not kinked or bent. Pull off pipes from the pump to check for air output. If air is coming out, reattach and check the panel end for air. If no air from the pipe, it may be blocked.
- Some Jets Working/Some Not: Adjust the small dials under each air jet at the bottom of the panel. Loosen dials under non-working jets and tighten dials under working jets to force pressure into open jets. Maintain this for a few hours, then readjust to an even setting.
- Remote Control Not Functioning: Move closer to the base, check/change the battery. If issues persist, contact support.
- No Power: Check if the adapter is warm. If cold, contact support for a new adapter. If warm, check the connection to the controller box and press the "on" button on the remote. Ensure white wires from the controller box are firmly connected to the plug and lights.
- Cautions:
- Always unplug power before cleaning or handling.
- Disconnect and drain water if storing for an extended period.
- Do not operate with hot or ice-cold water.
- Do not lift, carry, or pull the bubble wall by the power cord.
- Do not exceed maximum voltage and wattage on the adapter.
- Warranty: Playlearn offers a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase, covering repairs or replacements for products not meeting their standard of excellence. A valid proof of purchase with the date clearly indicated is required, and photos of defective merchandise may be requested.
- Warranty Exclusions: The warranty does not cover damage due to:
- Improper storage (e.g., water freezing within the unit).
- Use of "hard water" or caustic cleaners, which can affect the finish and void the warranty.
- Inadequate care, immersion in water, improper installation, storage, or maintenance.
- Additional charges, installation, removal, disposal, shipping costs, or consequential damage related to a warranty claim.