EcoTech Marine MP20 - Manual (Page 2)

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The VorTech utilizes very powerful magnets and can cause severe personal injury. •
NEVER connect the two halves of this device without a proper spacer in-between. •
NEVER place either half of this device near magnetically attractive surfaces or sensitive electronics. •
The motor and driver can become HOT. Be cautious around these surfaces. •
Never run the pump dry as the heat buildup may cause damage to its components. •
Warnings
Attach the VorTech
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” 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, upon the black gasket,
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and secure 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. When operating, make sure the
gasket is properly recessed within the pin spacer.
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 speed up to the maximum speed by using the speed control knob on the •
driver.
Plug the power supply into the driver. If vibration or noise is detected, carefully
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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, turn the speed control knob to achieve the de-
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sired 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 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.
The provided cord mounting tab MUST be used to prevent damage to the motor or the surrounding environment. •