EcoTech Marine Full EcoSmart - Manual (Page 9)

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Setup Your VorTech Pump
Spacing VorTech Pump
Adjusting the Pin Spacer (MP40w ES Only)
• The VorTech pump is designed to operate with a constant
gap between both halves of the device. The pin spacer is
used to ensure the proper spacing for various aquarium
wall thicknesses.
• Make sure to measure your aquarium’s glass thickness us-
ing a ruler or contact the aquarium manufacturer in order to
determine the exact thickness.
• To adjust for the proper aquarium thickness, pull the rub-
ber pin spacer from the motor housing. Then align the
VorTech’s power cord emerging from the motor with your
aquarium’s wall thickness to achieve the proper offset from
your aquarium.
Note: 3/4” (19mm) thick aquariums do not use the pin spacer at all.
IMPORTANT: When adjusting the pin spacer, be sure not to bend the rubber pins as they are inserted into the
holes within the heat sink as this may permanently damage your VorTech. Bent pins WILL NOT be covered
under warranty
Adding Rubber Spacer (MP10 ES and MP10w ES Only)
• The MP10 ES and MP10w ES will sometimes require you
to adjust the spacing between the dry-side moter and wet-
side propeller.
• Make sure to measure your aquarium’s glass thickness us-
ing a ruler or contact the aquarium manufacturer in order to
determine the exact thickness
• For glass thicknesses of 1/8” (3.2mm) and 3/16” (4.8mm)
you must use the included rubber spacer in between the
motor and the glass. Failure to use the included rubber
spacer on glass thicknesses of 1/8” (3.2mm) and 3/16”
(4.8mm) can damage your pump. Damage of this sort will
not be covered under warranty.
Note: There is no need to use this spacer on glass thicknesses of 1/4” (6.4mm) or 3/8” (9.5mm).
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