EcoTech Marine MP10 - Manual (Page 7)

Break-in
The VorTech pump is engineered to adapt to its aqueous environment. During the first week of use, your pump
may run noisier or stall. The noise should quiet dramatically over night and any stall conditions can safely be
reset by manually cycling the power to your pump.
Over Temperature Condition
In the event of a motor overheating, the pump will automatically shut down for a period to allow for cooling.
Once the motor has cooled, the driver will automatically restart and resume normal operation. You may
experience an overheating error from a misalignment.
Stall Condition
In the event of a motor stall, the pump may have stopped for a few possible reasons. You should first check
that there is not something blocking the propeller from spinning.
Maintenance
Error Codes
Troubleshooting
Cleaning your VorTech
The VorTech may need thorough cleaning of the components periodically to keep it running optimally. This can
be accomplished by disassembling the wet side of the pump and gently brushing the components with a soft
brush under running water. Soaking these parts in a mild acid solution such as vinegar may be necessary if
there is debris buildup. Do not use strong acids as this may damage the components.
Pump Disconnect Error
Enabled after performing the Pump Disconnect Calibration (Pg.4) . This error is directly attributed to the Wet
Side and the Dry Side becoming disconnected from each other and will cause the motor to shut off.
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My Pump is Spinning
Sometimes you may find that your wet side is spinning slowly in place within your aquarium. To correct this,
apply pressure to the wet side against the aquarium glass. You will notice that some air escapes from the
MP10 wet side gasket as the sponge is compressed against the glass. After this operation your pump should
be held firmly in place against the glass without spinning. Repeat this operation anytime the wetside is
removed and placed back in the aquarium.
Visit www.ecotechmarine.com for other troubleshooting issues.