EcoTech Marine MP10 - Manual (Page 3)

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The VorTech utilizes very powerful magnets and can cause severe personal injury. •
DO NOT connect the two halves of this device without a proper spacer in-between. •
DO NOT place either half of this device near magnetically attractive surfaces or sensitive electronics as this may dam- •
age your VorTech and void your warranty.
The motor and driver can become extremely HOT. Be cautious around these surfaces.
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Never run the pump dry as the heat buildup may cause damage to its components and void the warranty. •
Warnings
Attach the VorTech
Attach the motor assembly
Apply the cord mounting tab approximately 2” above the desired location of your VorTech •
pump. Make sure the glass is clean and free of any grease or dirt prior to applying this
tab.
Place the VorTech motor upon the tank wall in your pre-determined location, and secure
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the cord to the mounting tab using one of the provided wire-ties.
The cord must be positioned pointing upwards so that if the VorTech were to fall off the
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aquarium, it does not swing and damage your aquarium or your pump.
Attach the wet side assembly
Place the wet side into the aquarium, making sure to allow ALL air to escape from the •
propeller housing.
Carefully connect both halves of the pump together and visually align both halves of the
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pump.
Align the VorTech
Turn the VorTech pump to constant speed mode (indicated by a green LED) by •
pressing the mode button which is located on the driver, then set to the maximum
speed by using the speed control knob on the driver.
Plug the power supply into the driver. If vibration or excessive noise is detected,
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carefully adjust the propeller housing by moving it VERY slightly left, right, up or
down, until the noise/vibration is eliminated or minimized as much as possible.
After alignment has been ensured, adjust to the mode of your choice and turn the
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speed control knob to achieve the desired flow rate within your aquarium.
IMPORTANT: If the VorTech is not properly aligned, a strong vibration will be heard. If the alignment is not corrected, this
can cause increased electrical consumption, excessive wear on the components, excessive heat and excessive noise.
Protect the Pump From falling
Due to the nature of the magnetically coupled design, it is possible for the VorTech to become dislodged from the
aquarium glass and fall to the ground. The provided cord mounting tab MUST be used to prevent damage to the motor
or the surrounding environment. 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 de-coupling of the magnets.