EcoTech Marine Full EcoSmart - Manual (Page 10)

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Setup Your VorTech Pump
Attaching VorTech Pump
Once you have chosen where to place your pump and you have prepared the area for placement
you are ready to begin attaching your VorTech Pump to the tank. Follow these instructions to en-
sure your pump is properly attached and will function properly.
• Attach the motor assembly
• Apply the rubber gasket at the chosen location for the
VorTech pump, on the outside of your aquarium.
• Apply the cord mounting tab approximately 2” (50.8mm)
above this location. Make sure the glass is clean and free
of any grease or dirt prior to applying this tab.
• Place the VorTech motor, with or without the pin spacer
attached as necessary, upon the black gasket, and se-
cure the cord to the mounting tab using one of the pro-
vided wire-ties.
• The cord must be positioned pointing upwards so that
if the VorTech were to fall off the aquarium, it does not
swing and damage your aquarium. When operating,
make sure the gasket is properly recessed within the pin
spacer
• Attach the wetside assembly.
• Place the wet side into the aquarium, making sure to al-
low ALL air to escape from the propeller housing.
• Carefully connect both halves of the pump together and
visually align both halves of the pump.
Note: Protect the pump from falling. Due to the nature of the magnetically coupled design, it is pos-
sible for the VorTech to become dislodged from the aquarium glass and fall to the ground. The cord
should be positioned vertically above the pump with the mounting tab directly above the motor to
ensure that the motor does not move in the event of a decoupling of the magnets. The provided cord-
mounting tab MUST be used to prevent damage to the motor or the surrounding environment.
Section 3.2