Ecotech Marine EcoSmart User Manual - Important: Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT: Safety Warnings

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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 elec-

tronics.

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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 - VorTech pumps are highly engineered to be as small and 

powerful as possible. As a result the VorTech pump 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. 

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, 

and (2) this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause unde-

sired operation of the device.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by EcoTech Marine could void the user’s 

authority to operate the VorTech Wireless Wave Driver.

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Before You Start

CAUTION: Keep Dry-Side 

Contents away from water.

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This product carries an ingress protection rating of IPX0 and must not 

be immersed in water.

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Danger: To avoid possible electrical shock, special care should be 

taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For 

each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs yourself; return 

the appliance to the manufacturer for service or discard the appliance.

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DO NOT immerse in water. If the appliance falls into the water, DON’T reach for it! First unplug 

it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance 

immediately. (Non- immersible equipment only)

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Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water 

on parts not intended to be wet.

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Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or if it 

is dropped or damaged in any manner. The power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced: If 

the cord is damaged, the appliance should be discarded. Never cut the cord.

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To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand 

and tank to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the 

receptacle or plug. The “drip-loop” should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an 

aquarium appliance to a receptacle. A “drip-loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the 

receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the 

cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T 

unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance, 

then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

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