EcoTech Marine website at purchase of a Vectra ™ The EcoTech Marine Community is another tool for users to troubleshoot and learn about our products. For additional information about your Vectra Centrifugal Centrifugal Pump! community.ecotechmarine.com. Pump, please visit us at Please read this entire setup guide before using your pump.
Inside the Box Maintenance Your Vectra Centrifugal 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 the pump to ensure the longevity of your purchase.
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• • It is possible to rotate the head of the Vectra to optimize for plumbing by removing The Vectra can be used as either an inline or submersed return pump. If you all four hex bolts and rotating the head as shown below.
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Plumbing the Vectra ™ Continued Using the QuickCouple Connector • Installation of the connector requires the correct size plumbing and ABS cement. • Slide the Union collar on to the pipe with the thread side pointing down. • Apply ABS cement to the inside of the Union Coupling and slide on to the bottom of the pipe.
The Vectra driver can be configured for two different modes of operation, Return Pump or Closed Loop. Before operation make sure the Vectra is set to the desired configuration. The Vectra's default configuration is for use as a Return Pump.
The Vectra Driver Operation Configuration IMPORTANT Before attempting to operate the pump you must select the correct operational configuration. Review the following information. Modes, settings and safety features are determined by the pump configuration set on the driver. WARNING If you are intending to use this pump as a return pump do not configure for closed loop operation. For more information please visit www.ecotechmarine.com/vectraoperation...
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Constant Speed mode is the default mode, in this mode the speed is determined by the position of the control dial. Calibration Using Driver Feed Mode This flow chart illustrates the general actions taken to achieve calibration with the Vectra controller, for more detailed instructions please watch the video. % of ENTER CALIBRATION MODE...
Closed Loop Modes Closed Loop Mode Flow Chart Lagoonal Random % of speed Constant Random Gyre Time 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. Speed (MODE) (MODE)
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Vectra with EcoSmart Live Computers, Mobile Devices Control your aquarium equipment any time, anywhere The Vectra Pump has even more capabilities WIFI and control available through EcoSmart Live & EcoSmart Live ReefLink. To learn more visit: EcoTech's powerful, www.ecosmartlive.com cloud-based control platform.
Pump consists of a wet operating unit that will be fully submerged in the aquarium and driver that must not be exposed to water at any time. EcoTech Marine’s warranty shall not apply: (i) to any damaged Vectra Centrifugal Pump that has been...
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FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following discarded. Never cut the cord. DO NOT DROP. The Vectra Centrifugal Pump is fragile, and a fall onto a hard surface can two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference result in permanent damage.
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