EcoTech Marine MP60wES User Manual

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Setup Guide

Congratulations on your

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purchase of a VorTech

Propeller Pump!

MP60

Customer Support

Many of the steps in this guide have corresponding how-to videos. View them
on the EcoTech Marine website at ecotechmarine.com/media-gallery/video.

The EcoTech Marine Community is another tool for users to troubleshoot and

learn about our products. For additional information about your VorTech
Propeller Pump, please visit us at community.ecotechmarine.com

Please read this entire setup guide before using your pump. By purchasing,

installing or u sing this product, you are acknowledging that the Limited

Warranty on p. 19 is pa rt of the sale terms.

Customer Support ...................... 1

Inside the Box ............................ 2

Maintenance ............................... 3

Installing the VorTech™ .............. 4

The EcoSmart Driver .................. 8

Mounting the Driver .................... 9

Operational Modes ..................... 10

Tidal Swell Mode ........................ 12

Nutrient Transport Mode ............ 13

Short Pulse Mode ....................... 14

Long Pulse Mode ....................... 15

Reef Crest Random Mode .......... 16

Additional Modes ....................... 16

Lagoonal Random Mode ............ 17

Troubleshooting .......................... 18

Limited Warranty ........................ 19

Regulatory Information ............... 20

UNITED STATES & CANADA

Contact EcoTech Marine directly for all warranty service and returns.
Visit ecotechmarine.com/support

INTERNATIONAL

Contact your local distributor directly for all warranty service and returns.
Visit ecotechmarine.com/find-retailers/international-distributors

Customer Support

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[e-mail] or

ecotechmarine.com/support

1-800-785-0338

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Inside the Box

POWER SUPPLY POWER CORD FOAM GUARD

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
and other organic matter, it is advisable to clean your
wet side to ensure the longevity of your purchase.

EcoTech recommends doing a wet side cleaning
every 6 to 8 weeks or as necessary.

HANGER (X2)

DRIVER

MOUNTING TABS (X4)

DRY SIDE

VELCRO STRIPS (X2)

THICKNESS SPACER (X3)WET SIDE

ZIP TIES (X4)

This can be accomplished by disassembling the
pump's wet side and gently brushing with a soft
brush under running water. If there is calcium
buildup, it may be necessary to soak these
parts in a mild acid solution such as vinegar.
Do not use strong acids, because these may
damage the components.

After cleaning, reassemble the wet side.

WET SID E

DISA SSEMBLY

WATCH THE VIDEO:

ecote.ch/mp60disassemble

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Installing the VorTech

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STEP 1: Choose Pump Location

• Where the pump output is unobstructed

• High enough above the sand bed so sand is not disturbed

• Sufficiently below the surface so air is not sucked

into a vortex

STEP 2: Prepare Aquarium

• Use an aquarium scraper to clean the inside surface of

the aquarium and a damp cloth to clean the outside.

• Use caution when handling an aquarium scraper.

STEP 4: Prepare Dry Side

•

Determine the glass thickness by measuring

it or contacting the aquarium manufacturer, and

choose the appropriate thickness spacer.

•

Remove all stickers and wax paper from motor

assembly, revealing the adhesive (Figure C).

•

Hold Dry Side with the power cord pointing up,

and align the hook on the thickness spacer with

the power cord. Firmly press thickness spacer

against the Dry Side to attach them (Figure D).

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A

C

STEP 3: Attach Hanger and Mounting Tab

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Peel backing from the hanger and place directly
above the desired mounting location on the outside
of the aquarium (Figure A).

•

Peel backing from the mounting tab and place the tab
a few inches above the desired mounting location

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on the outside of the aquarium (Figure B).

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WATCH THE VIDEO:

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ecote.ch/mp60setup

STEP 5: Place Dry Side on Aquarium

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Hook the thickness spacer to the hanger (Figure E)

•

Tie cord to mounting tab using a zip tie (Figure F).

Trim the exces end of the zip tie.

Never place the dry side in the aquarium.

Failure to use the rubber spacer can damage the
pump, which will NOT be covered under warranty.

a few inches above the desired mounting location

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