Ecotech Marine MP40w ES VorTech User manual

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®Setup Guide

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

Congratulations on your

purchase of a VorTech™MP40w ES

Propeller Pump!

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

installing or using this product, you are acknowledging that the Limited

Warranty on p. 19 is part of the sale terms.

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

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.

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

1-800-785-0338

[email protected] or

ecotechmarine.com/support

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Inside the Box

POWER SUPPLY POWER CORD FOAM GUARD

MOUNTING TABS (X4)

DRIVER

VELCRO STRIPS (X2)

DRY SIDE

ZIP TIES (X4)

WET SIDE

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.

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, ﬁnger

tightening the drive shaft screw and nut. Do not

use tools to tighten components.

WET SIDE

DISASSEMBLY

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Maintenance

Installing the VorTech™

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 3: Attach Mounting Tab

•

Peel backing from the adhesive and place the tab 2-3" above

the desired mounting location on the outside of the aquarium

(Figure A).

STEP 4: Correctly Set Pin Spacer

•

Determine the glass thickness by measuring it (or contact

the aquarium manufacturer).

• Remove the rubber spacer from the bottom of the

motor housing (Figure B).

• Align the power cord according to the thickness marked

on the pin spacer. To do this, pull the pin spacer from

the motor housing, align the thickness mark and

carefully slide the pin spacer onto the motor (Figure C).

3/4" (19mm) thick aquariums DO NOT use the pin spacer.

STEP 5: Place Dry Side on Aquarium

•

Place the rubber spacer directly on the wall of the

aquarium at the desired location (Figure D).

• Position the dry side so the cord points straight up in the

12 o’clock position (Figure E).

• Tie the cord to the mounting tab using a zip tie (Figure E).

Trim the excess end of the zip tie.

Never place the dry side in the aquarium.

When adjusting the pin spacer, be careful not

to bend the rubber pins when inserting them into

the holes within the motor housing.

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Figure A

Figure B

Figure E

Figure C

Figure D

SETUP YOUR

MP40

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STEP 6: Attach Wet Side

•

Place the wet side into the aquarium and allow ALL air to

escape from the propeller housing.

• Carefully align the wet and dry sides through the glass

(Figures F, G).

• Optional: Place the foam guard over the wet side of the pump.

The foam guard can be used to ensure that delicate marine

animals do not get caught in the nozzle.

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Installing the VorTech™

Continued

Figure F Figure G

STEP 7: Align Pump

• Plug the power supply into the driver. If the pump is not

already in Constant Speed Mode, press the MODE button

until the control dial is green.

• If there is vibration or excessive noise, carefully adjust the

propeller housing (wet side) by moving it very slightly left,

right, up or down until the noise/vibration is eliminated

or minimized (Figure H).

• Rotate the control dial clockwise

and set it to the maximum speed,

indicated by the blue LEDs.

• Press the MODE button to select

the mode of your choice and

then turn the control dial to the

desired ﬂow rate.

Figure H

See page 9 for instructions on mounting the driver.

The EcoSmartTM Driver Mounting the Driver

SET Button

MODE Button

Wireless Indicator

LED Strip

OPTION/Power Button

Battery Backup Input Pump Cable Slot

Power Input

Control Dial

1. Mount the driver where it will not get wet using

the included velcro strips (Figure A).

USING

EcoSmartTM

WATCH THE VIDEO:

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If the control dial is not green, check the

power cable connections.

The driver is NOT water proof, and water

damage will NOT be covered under warranty.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

2. Plug the power supply into the driver and then

plug the power cord into the outlet (Figure B).

The driver will turn on and be in Constant Speed

Mode by default (green control dial).

3. Observe that the control dial is illuminated

green, indicating that the pump is powered

and operational (Figure C).

EcoSmar tTM Driver Operational Modes

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LED bar will indicate change between modes.

(Hold) – Feed Mode (Hold) – Power Off

Side

Opposite

Master

Same

Side as

Master

Back of

Aquarium

Nutrient Transport Mode (NTM) creates circulation

in a two-phase program. The first phase uses wave

motion to stir up detritus. The second phase follows

with a surging motion to move the detritus into

the overflow and out of the aquarium. This mode

promotes maximum health, nutrient export and

increased growth for sensitive corals such as SPS.

The control dial is used to adjust the maximum pump

speed during this mode.

Tidal Swell Mode Nutrient Transport Mode

Back

Aquarium

Side

Opposite

Master

MASTER/SLAVE RELATIONSHIP

Multiple VorTech pumps can be set up to run together.

The colors in the diagrams above represent the ﬂow

pattern and placement of multiple pumps running together

in a Master/Slave relationship. Master/Slave relationships

are only available with wireless-enabled versions

of the VorTech pump. For more information

and instruction, visit our support community

at community.ecotechmarine.com.

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MASTER/SLAVE

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Tidal Swell Mode (TSM) creates a harmonic

balance reminiscent of the changing flow

conditions found in nature. Over the course of

several hours, the flow pattern will go from very

chaotic to calm, followed by a detritus-clearing

surge at the very end of the cycle. The flow

direction will change direction every cycle. The

control dial is used to set the maximum pump

speed during this mode.

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AUTO TUNE

Auto Tune allows you to create a wave within your tank.

To create a wave using Auto Tune, Hold SET and OPTION

until LEDs move back and forth slowly. Press and hold SET

until the control dial ﬂashes and then breathes blue, indicating

that the wave has been saved. This saved wave will

also be used in EcoSmart mode. To ﬁne tune the

wave, press MODE to speed up the wave and OPTION

to slow it down. Press SET to save the wave.

AUTO TUNE

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MAKE WAVES

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Short Pulse Mode Long Pulse Mode

When first entering Short Pulse Mode, set the

maximum pump speed with the control dial and

press the SET button to lock it. The LEDs will

begin to ramp, indicating the pulsing frequency

between 0.2 seconds and 2 seconds. Next, use

the control dial to adjust the pulse frequency.

Press and hold SET until the control dial flashes

and then breathes blue, indicating the wave

is saved.

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When first entering Long Pulse Mode, set the maximum

pump speed with the control dial and press the SET

button to lock it. The LEDs will begin to ramp, indicating

the pulsing frequency between 2 seconds and 2 hours.

Next, use the control dial to adjust the pulse frequency.

The first six LEDs represent 2 seconds to 2 minutes.

The seventh through 12th LEDs represent 5, 10, 20, 60,

90 and 120 minutes, respectively. Press and hold SET

until the control dial flashes and then breathes pink,

indicating the wave is saved.

Reef Crest Random Mode simulates a high-energy reef

environment. It is indicated by both a yellow control

dial and the first two blue LEDs illuminated. The control

dial is used to set the maximum pump speed during

this mode. The pump will change speed frequently and

drastically to simulate crashing waves and surging tide.

Reef Crest Random Mode Lagoonal Random Mode

NIGHT MODE

Press and hold the MODE and

SET buttons, pause, and then

press and hold the MODE and

SET buttons again. The control dial will

breathe white and spin at 50% power for

10 hours (default setting), and then resume

its set mode.

Additional Modes BATTERY BACKUP MODE

When a Battery Backup

accessory is added to the

VorTech pump, the pump will

automatically switch to Battery Backup

Mode during a power outage. The pump

will run at the minimum speed to maximize

run time during this critical period.

FEED MODE

Press and hold the MODE

button for 3 seconds to

enter Feed Mode. The

control dial will blink white and the

pump will spin very slowly for 10

minutes (default setting) and then

resume its set mode.

All modes are set to default duration,

speed or percentage of speed. Refer

to the full manual to learn how to

customize these modes.

Lagoonal Random Mode simulates a low-energy

lagoon environment. It is indicated by a yellow control

dial and the third and fourth LEDs illuminated. The

control dial is used to set the maximum speed of this

mode. The speed of the pump is changed slowly to

recreate the gentle currents of a lagoon.

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