Before You Start
Preparation
Once you have chosen the location where you wish to install your VorTech pump, clean away any algae, using
an aquarium scraper. Use caution when handling an aquarium scraper.
Notes on placement
Take care to place the VorTech in a suitable location where corals are not directly in the line of flow. Place
the pump sufficiently high enough above a fine sand bed so that sand is not blown around by the output or
undertow created by the 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 war-
ranty. Protect these components from splashes, drips or other contact with water.
Break-in
The VorTech pump is engineered to adapt to its aqueous environment. During the first week of use, your
pump may run noisey or stall. The noise should quiet dramatically after 24 hours of use and any stall condi-
tions can safely be reset by manually cycling the power to your pump.
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The VorTech utilizes very powerful magnets and can cause severe personal injury.
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NEVER connect the two halves of this device without a proper spacer in-between.
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NEVER place either half of this device near magnetically attractive surfaces or sensitive electronics.
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The motor and driver can become 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.
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Do Not Drop Your VorTech Pump - The VorTech is highly engineered to be as small and powerful as pos-
sible. As a result the VorTech is fragile. All precautions must be taken to avoid dropping the wet-side and
dry-side. After a fall onto the floor, both the wet side and dry side can be permanently damaged. Evidence
of this include cracking of the advanced ceramic axle within the wet side (MP10 versions only), or the dry
side running loudly. The VorTech pump SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO FALL to the floor. Damage from
dropping will not be covered under warranty.
Warnings
This quick start guide is designed to get you started using your new VorTech Propeller Pump. This is
not intended to provide adequate information on the advanced features and modes of the pump.
For these features, please refer to our full instruction manual at www.ecotechmarine.com.
Maintenance
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.
Visit
www.ecotechmarine.com
for further information on the maintenance of your VorTech Pump
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