Vortech MP40w ES - MP10;MP10 w ES Attachment; Aligning Your VorTech Pump

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.
Attach the MP10/MP10w ES
IMPORTANT: For glass thicknesses of 1/8” and 3/16” you must use the included
rubber spacer in between the motor and the glass. There is no need to use this
spacer on glass thicknesses of 1/4” or 3/8”. Failure to use the included rubber
spacer on glass thicknesses of 1/8” and 3/16”can damage your pump. Damage
of this sort will not be covered under warranty.
• 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.
Align Your Vortech Pump (All Versions)
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