VorTech MP10 ™ The EcoTech Marine Community is another tool for users to troubleshoot and learn about our products. For additional information about your VorTech Propeller Pump! community.ecotechmarine.com. Propeller Pump, please visit us at UNITED STATES & CANADA Please read this entire setup guide before using your pump.
Inside the Box Maintenance Your VorTech Propeller Pump is designed to operate optimally with little attention after initial setup; however, due to the harsh conditions of a saltwater aquarium and resulting buildup of algae POWER SUPPLY POWER CORD FOAM GUARD and other organic matter, it is advisable to clean your wet side to ensure the longevity of your purchase.
Installing the VorTech ™ STEP 1: Choose Pump Location STEP 4: Place Dry Side on Aquarium • • Where the pump output is unobstructed Place the rubber spacer directly on the wall of the • High enough above the sand bed so sand is not disturbed aquarium at the desired location (Figure B).
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Installing the VorTech ™ Continued STEP 6: Attach Wet Side STEP 7: Align Pump • Place the wet side into the aquarium and allow ALL air • Plug the power supply into the driver. If the pump is not to escape from the propeller housing.
The EcoSmar t Driver Mounting the Driver 1. Mount the driver where it will not get wet using the included velcro strips (Figure A). Wireless Indicator The driver is NOT water proof, and water damage will NOT be covered under warranty. SET Button LED Strip Figure A...
EcoSmar t Driver Operational Modes Constant EcoSMART* Random* Short Pulse Gyre Speed Reef Crest Speed Set Speed Set EcoSMART* Random* Short Pulse Gyre Lagoon Freq. Set Freq. Set (Hold) – Feed Mode (Hold) – Power Off Saved Saved Wave Wave LED bar will indicate change between modes.
Master Master Aquarium Master MASTER/SLAVE RELATIONSHIP Multiple VorTech pumps can be set up to run together. are only available with wireless-enabled versions The colors in the diagrams above represent the flow of the VorTech pump. For more information MASTER/SLAVE pattern and placement of multiple pumps running together...
Short Pulse Mode Gyre Mode When first entering Gyre Mode, set the maximum pump When first entering Short Pulse Mode, set the speed with the control dial and press the SET button maximum pump speed with the control dial and to lock it.
3 seconds to accessory is added to the SET buttons, pause, and then enter Feed Mode. The VorTech pump, the pump will press and hold the MODE and speed or percentage of speed. Refer control dial will blink white and the automatically switch to Battery Backup SET buttons again.
Propeller Pump consists of a wet side operating unit that will be fully submerged in the aquarium and a motor and driver that must not be exposed to water at any time. EcoTech Marine’s warranty shall not apply: (i) to any damaged VorTech...
Never cut the cord. DO NOT DROP. The VorTech Pump is fragile, and a fall onto a hard surface can result in permanent damage. Damage may include cracking of the ceramic axle within the Wet Side or a loud Dry Side. Damage FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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