Instruction Manual
MP40w
Protecting your VorTech
Protect the pump from water
The VorTech’s motor housing and
driver are NOT WATERPROOF. Any
water allowed into these components
can damage them enough to require
replacement. This kind of damage is
NOT covered in the VorTech’s warranty.
Protect these components from splashes
of any kind.
Maintenance
Wear of the drive shaft
The VorTech pump features a wear
component in the form of the drive shaft.
This part is designed with a special
engineering grade plastic which extends
the part’s lifetime. The plastic drive
shaft can be expected to last for years,
depending on the speed, frequency, and
alignment of the pump.
The wet magnet and drive shaft should
be observed periodically to monitor
wear. If the magnet begins to how signs
of rapid oxidation in the form of bubbles
on the magnet surface, they may need
to be replaced. Replacements can be
purchased directly from EcoTech Marine.
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
half 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 an extreme
amount of calcium buildup. Do not use
strong acids as this may damage the
components.
Troubleshooting
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.
Driver Error Codes
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. Next,
check to make sure the magnets are not
rubbing on either the pin spacer or the frame
cover.
Miscellaneous Error
This error could be attributed to a
communication error between pumps or an
unidentified error in the wave driver.
FCC Warnings:
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by EcoTech Marine could void
the user’s authority to operate the VorTech
Wireless Wave Driver.
Customer Support
[email protected]
(610) 954-8480
OR visit our forum at www.ReefCentral.com
Sales inquiries please contact:
[email protected]
(800) 785-0338
ErrorCodes:
Stall
Over Temp
Stall
Condition
OverTemp
Condition
MiscError
Normal Oxidized
