EcoTech Marine MP10 User Manual

Instruction Manual

VorTech

propeller pump

TM

MP10

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR VORTECH PROPELLOR PUMP. This manual explains the features of this product

and also serves as a guide to safe and proper installation and operating procedures and techniques. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL

IS CURRENT AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. Because EcoTech Marine, LLC, is committed to continuous product development, we reserve the right to

WWW.ECOTECHMARINE.COM ANY TIME FOR ADDITIONAL, SUPPLEMENTAL, OR NEW INFORMATION.

make product, design, and informational changes without notice.

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Warning: Do Not Drop Your MP10 Pump

The MP10 is highly engineered to be as small and powerful as possible. As a result the MP10 is more fragile than a larger pump may
be. All precautions must be taken to avoid dropping the MP10 wet side and dry side. After a fall onto the floor, both the wet side and
the dry side can be permanently damaged. Evidence of this include cracking of the advanced ceramic axle within the wet side, or
the dry side running loudly. The MP10 SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO FALL to the floor. Damage from dropping will not be covered
under the pump’s warranty.

Your VorTech propeller pump

Motor

To remove the nozzle from the wet frame, remove the entire wet half of the pump from the aquarium and place
it on a non-metallic surface. Gently but firmly press down on the nozzle with your palm and TWIST CLOCKWISE.
The nozzle should become free of the wet frame. It may then be cleaned of any obstructions. Be careful to
minimize force when twisting the wet frame.

Specifications and Operating Parameters

Flow: 200-1575 gallons/hour, Power : 6-18 watts,
Aquarium Wall Thickness: 1/8” to 3/8”

Wet Frame

with Axle

O-Ring

Ceramic

Washer

Rotor Nozzle

Before you start

Preparation

Once you have chosen the location where you wish to install your VorTech pump, clean away any algae,
calcified or otherwise, using a razor blade or cleaning device. Use caution when handling the razor blade.

Notes on placement

The VorTech creates over 1575 gallons per hour of low velocity flow within your aquarium. Take care to
place the VorTech in a suitable location where corals are not placed directly in the line of flow. If you have
a sand bed, place the pump sufficiently high enough so that sand is not blown around by the output or

undertow created by the MP10 pump.

Protect the pump from water

The VorTech’s motor housing and driver are NOT WATERPROOF. Any water allowed into these components
can damage them and void your warranty. Protect these components from any contact with water.

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Warnings

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.•
Never run the pump dry as the heat buildup may cause damage to its components and void the warranty.•

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 •
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 •
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 •
pump.

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.

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, •
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 •
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.

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