User manual

Setup Your VorTech Pump

Spacing VorTech Pump

Adjusting the Pin Spacer (MP40w ES Only)

• The VorTech pump is designed to operate with a constant

gap between both halves of the device. The pin spacer is

used to ensure the proper spacing for various aquarium

wall thicknesses.

• Make sure to measure your aquarium’s glass thickness us-

ing a ruler or contact the aquarium manufacturer in order to

determine the exact thickness.

• To adjust for the proper aquarium thickness, pull the rub-

ber pin spacer from the motor housing. Then align the

VorTech’s power cord emerging from the motor with your

aquarium’s wall thickness to achieve the proper offset from

your aquarium.

Note: 3/4” thick aquariums do not use the pin spacer at all.

IMPORTANT: When adjusting the pin spacer, be sure not to bend the rubber pins as they are inserted into the

holes within the heat sink as this may permanently damage your VorTech. Bent pins WILL NOT be covered

under warranty

Adding Rubber Spacer (MP10 ES and MP10w ES Only)

• The MP10 ES and MP10w ES will sometimes require you

to adjust the spacing between the dry-side moter and wet-

side propeller.

• Make sure to measure your aquarium’s glass thickness us-

ing a ruler or contact the aquarium manufacturer in order to

determine the exact thickness

• For glass thicknesses of 1/8” and 3/16” you must use the

included rubber spacer in between the motor and the glass.

Failure to use the included rubber spacer on glass thick-

nesses of 1/8” and 3/16”can damage your pump. Damage

of this sort will not be covered under warranty.

Note: There is no need to use this spacer on glass thicknesses of 1/4” or 3/8”.

Section 3.1