Swiftech H20 8500 User Manual

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TUTORIAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Intel

Pentium

Qty

MCW5000-A CPU water-block, with retention hardware

MCW5000-P CPU water-block, with retention hardware

MCW50 hardware

MCR80-F radiator assy. incl. (2) 80x80x15mm fans, (1) fan guard, (4) #6 x 7/8” screws

Preamble

This kit has been designed to facilitate installation with as little modifications to the case as possible. It is however meant for advanced users, well versed in instal

VGA water-block, wit

ling computer components.

Item

3 Socket 370, AMD

This kit includes (Check-marked for applicable model and content):

h retention

D CCOOOOLLIINNGG KKIITT

Intel

Pentium

Incl. Qty

Duron

2 1 7

, Athlon

4 socket

MCK525

pump

wire clips, (5) miniature wire ties, (2) optional pump suction cup folding feet 2 ½ ft long ½” OD vinyl tubes for fill and bleed operations

PRS Kit, assy. stainless steel cover plate, (1) A/C power cord, wiring

Feet ½” OD high quali

2 oz bottle HydrX

, MP, XP socket 462

478

assy. incl. (1) 5 ¼” tray, (1) MCP300

, (1) ½” fill & bleed kit, (8) scr

incl. (1) relay switch, (1) A/C socket, (1)

ty vinyl tubing

specially formulated coolant

Item

ews, (4) adhesive back

Incl.

300 gph

Specific tools needed to complete the installation:

General

Rules:

Always work on a “naked” case, removing side panels, front bezel, and top panel, with no power supply installed. Never work with electricity connected to the computer while work is in progress. The fill and bleed kit should always be at the highest Always connect individual components from bottom to top, so that the liquid naturally pushes the air up, and out during the fill and

bleed process.

1. Strip the case “naked” Remove side panels, top panel, front bezel, and power-supply.

2. Install the pump relay switch socket. Since you will be making holes in the case, metal debris could be flying off into your components. So it is preferable to make this your first step, as it will be easier to clean up the case while there are no

paragraph 6, page 2 for the installation of the A/C socket.

3. Mock-up installation: A mock-up installation will allow you to plan how you will route your tubing, and to precut tube segments to length

between the cooling components. From pump to water-block, water-block to radiator, etc… Proceed with installing your

motherboard, and processor into the case, as well as the VGA card if you purchased the MCW50 VGA cooler.

your processo

the cooling block (s). Once you know how far the different elements of the cooling kit are from each other, you can approximately pre-cut the installing the different cooling components.

r, and VGA card if applicable with masking tape

tubing for each segment: cut an inch or so longer than needed, as you will re-cut precisely later. Now proceed with

point of the cooling circuit.

components installed in it.

, so that you will not scratch the finely lapped copper surface of

Power drill 1 ¼” (32mm) Bi-Metal hole saw to drill hole

for A/C socket 1/8” (3.17mm) Drill bit for A/C socket cover

mounting holes

Please follow instructions in

Protect the core of

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Pump’s relay switch circuit board

1.25"

0.25"

Ground

Relay switch connection diagram

N\O

Power Supply

Relay switch

from A/C power source while

N\C

4. MCK525 Pump and Fill & Bleed tray installation Simply insert the tray as you would a CD Rom drive, preferably in the uppermost 5 ¼” drive bay. If there is not enough clearance with the top of the case, then install the tray in the second highest drive bay. Align the extremity of the fill and bleed tubes so that they will fit right behind the driv

e bay covers. Use the provided screws to attach the tray to the case. If your case uses drive rails, they will install on this tray the same way they would on a CR Rom drive.

5. MCR80-F Radiator installation The assembly fits into any exhaust opening designed to receive a 80mm case fan. Depending on the case design, the assembly will either fit straight up (inlet and outlet up), or may need to be rotated 90 as shown in the example to the left. is easier to clamp the tubing to the inlet and outlet before fastening the radiator to the case. Follow the separate installation guide provided in the MCR80-F box to fast

Depending on the orientation of the radiator, it

en the radiator to the case.

A/C Socket

Hole

Spacing

N\O

Proceed with electrical connections as described in the diagram to the right.

For normal operations, connect:

1. Black L wire from A/C socket to N\O (normally opened) position on switch

2. Black wi

3. White wire (blue for Europe) to N position on A/C

4. Green Wire (yellow for Europe) to Ground on A/C

5. 4 pins Molex connector will connect to

For fill wire from the A/C socket to the N\C (normally closed) position on the relay switch. This bypasses the switch allowing the pump to run as soon as you plug it into an A/C outlet. Do not forget to reconnect to N\O once done, or the pump will shut off when you turn the computer on, instead of running.

re (brown for Europe) from pump to COM

position on switch socket socket

computer power supply once installed.

& bleed operations,

TEMPORARILY

connect the L

6. Pump Relay Switch Installation:

Find a suitable placement to drill a hole for the pump’s A/C socket. Leave sufficient room under or above the hole to install the p switch circuit board. A ¼” minimum clearance will be required between the circuit board and the edge of the hole.

Make a 1.25” (32mm) diameter hole in the case, using a 1 ¼” Bi-Metal hole saw. Deburr the edges of the hole with sand paper.

Posi

tion and center the mounting plate over the hole as a template to mark the locations of the plate’s mounting screws. Drill 2 holes of .125” diameter for the mounting screws. Install the mounting plate using the screws provided with your kit.

Insert the A/C

WARNING! Always disconnect working with electrical devices.

socket inside the mounting plate.

A/C Socket

US Europe Black Brown White Blue Green Yellow

Pump

+12v

Computer

ump relay

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you can control the angle of the cut

Square cut

Rule #2: With soft vinyl tubing, you

Rule #3: Make a habit of spreading

7. Install the MCW5000 water-block on your CPU, and with the product (s), understanding that this is a “mock-up” for now. have the CPU core protected with masking tape (regular scotch tapes also works well), to protect the water-blocks from scratches!

ow that we have all the elements in place, let us e

secure the tubes to the fittings, before we proceed with cutting them.

A/ Quick-connect fittings

Rule #1: Always cut the tube square. A good pair of scissors works better than a razor blade, as

better.

must always use the provided tube insert

some grease (Vaseline soap,

etc.) around the extremity of the tubing. This greatl full insertion of the tube into the fitting.

, or liquid

y facilitates

the

MCW50 on your VGA

xamine how to

So there is no need to coat the CPU with thermal grease. Don’t forget to

adapter

Fully inser

inserts should be flush with the inlet and outlet openings, as shown in the pictures below. Inserting the tubes requires a firm push, accompanied by a twisting motion.

if applicable

t the tubes into the fittings

. Follow the instructions included

. The tip of the plastic tube

DISCONNECTING A QUICK-CONNECT

Push in collet squarely against face of fitting. With the collet held in this position, the pipe can be removed

Your kit also contains a collet, and helps pushing the collet squarely while removing the tube

release aid tool

which you can place over the

B/ Tightening clamps to the Radiator inlet and outlet: Proper installation: there should be only 2 to 3 notches left “open” once the clamp is fully tightened.

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P u m p

o u t l e t

Always connect individual

components from bottom to

top, so that the liquid naturally

during the fill and bleed process

If radiator is installed sideways

From water-block

To fill and bleed

Feed

bottle

Fill & bleed kit

Closed

From

pump

To radiator

TUBE ROUTING AND

FILL & BLEED OPERATIONS

9. The next step is schematics below. It is important to avoid sharp bends. Excessive bending will result in collapsing the tube, causing severe restriction to the cool

to start connecting the cooling components with each other, following the recommendations described in the

ant flow rate. Highest possible flow rate is essential to proper cooling.

WITHOUT VGA COOLING

connect the lowest tube to be the inlet

Open

To radiator

MCR80

If radiator is installed straight up, you can use either one of the tubes for

inlet and outlet

P u m p i n l e t

Pump

pushes the air up and out,

From pump

MCW5000

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P u m p

o u t le t

Always connect individual

components from bottom to

top, so that the liquid naturally

during the fill and bleed process

If radiator is installed sideways

Feed

bottle

Fill & bleed kit

Closed

To radiator

TUBE ROUTING AND

FILL & BLEED OPERATIONS

connect the lowest tube to become the inlet

WITH VGA COOLING

MCR80

If radiator is installed straight up, you can use either one of the tubes for inlet and outlet

To radiator

To fill and bleed

From water-block

To fill and bleed

MCW5000

Open

P u m p i n l e t

Pump

pushes the air up and out,

From pump

10.

Fill and bleed operations

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To radiator

MCW50

VGA cooler

MCW50

VGA cooler

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Before you begin filling up the circuit with coolant:

You have the choice be

1. You can remove your motherboard, and let the water-block(s) hang from the tubes while filling the circuit. This would guarantee

absolute safety to your components in case of a catastrophic leak.

2. If you feel that your

electronic components are not electrically connected, a minor spill of liquid is not necessarily a catastrophe. Simply wipe the spill off the componen exposed to moisture dry overnight before using them.

A good way to test your circuit for leaks without filling it out with liquid:

TIP!

For this next step, you will need to run the pump. So, it is ne

position on the relay switch. This bypasses the switch, allowing the pump to run as soon as you plug it into an A/C outlet. Do not forget to reconnect to N\O once done, or the pump wi

Fill and bleed operations, step by step:

Your kit comes with a 2 Oz (60ml) bottle of Swiftech’s specially formulated HydrX mixed with demineralized water only. Simply empty the concentrated coolant into a 33 fl oz (1l) plastic bottle, and complete filling with your distilled water. Your coolant is ready.

Close the main valve, and open both fill and bleed valves. Connect the 2 precut tubes that came w

outlet of the fill & bleed kit. The extremity of the inlet tube should be pushed all the way down the bottom of the feed bottle.

tween two strategies at this point:

installation is sound, simply leave the components installed, and proceed with the next step. Since your

t, and use a blow drier to evaporate the moisture. It is however always good practice to let component that have been

close the main valve Connect the 2 precut tubes that came with your kit to the inlet and outlet of the fill & bleed kit, then open one valve, and close the other. Suck vigorously on the open line to create a vacuum in the circuit (see note*). If the vacuu then your system is air tight, therefore leak proofed Note *: the PVC tubing we use is food grade; as long as you clean the extremity properly, it is safe to put in your mouth.

concentrated coolant. The product should be

ll shut off when you turn computer on instead of running !!!

ith your kit to inlet and

cessary to

TEMPORARILY

m persists,

connect the L wire from the A/C socket to the N

Fill &

MAIN

VALVE

ose

Bleed

valves

Open

Hold the feed bottle above the computer

cking on the outlet tube. The coolant will start flowing down the

inlet and fill-up the circuit by simple gravity.

, and start gently

Inlet tube

Suck on outlet tube

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Pump is

Now place the outlet tube into the bottle,

the liquid at first

liquid is now flowing vigorously through the circuit, and then push the outlet tube down to the bottom of the bottle. Let the system run for a minute or two, until all the bubbles are gone. Inspect the circuit for

possible leaks, visually and also by touching the different

connections.

Troubleshooting note

pump on, chances are that you didn’t connect your system properly. Go back to the Tube Routing section, and make sure followed all our instructions. Once you have discovered the source of the problem, correct it, and restart the above process.

TIP!

While your system is running, and still holding the feed bottle, flip your case face up for a few seconds.

Then, bring the case back to vertical again. Final step: there is always a little bit of air trapped ins

valve itself. To flush it out, turn the main valve on and off two to three times. Wait one more minute until this last bit of air bubbles are flushed out of the system. Your system is now fully bled!

Shut off the inlet valve first, then the o the main valve. The coolant is now circulating into a close circuit.

There will be no maintenance required, and no need to refill the system over time, as the circuit is completely air-free, and there is no evaporation of the

, and star

You must always flush all the liquid from the circuit before you begin filling it, or you may not be able to bleed pro

t the pump. Observe for a moment that the

: If there is no flow after you turned the

perly.

fluid.

without submerging it into

that you

ide the main

utlet valve, and finally open

flowing nicely

Lift the inlet, and outlet tubes from the bottle above the coolant level, and lower the bottle below the level of the computer. This will allow whatever coolant was trapped into the tubes to empty itself into the f

Remove the inlet and outlet tubes.

eed bottle: no spill, no mess

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Clean off the opening of the fittings to prevent the last remnants of moisture to drop into your case.

For absolute sa system run overnight before you fire

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LEAK-TEST THE CIRCUIT USING COMPRESSED AIR OR CITY WATER PRESSURE. THIS WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE INSIDE THE PUMP, IMMEDIATE AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP, AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. LEAK-TESTING CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY RUNNING THE PUMP ITSELF AND/OR GRAVITY FEEDING THE CIRCUIT. EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE CAN ALSO BUILT-UP WHEN USING THERMO-ELECTRIC D COOLING TO THE DEVICE, AND IS NOT COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY.

Now that your system is filled and bled, complete the installation of the processor (and graphics card if applicable):

used to protect the processor(s)

transferred from the masking tape, coat the cores with the provided thermal compound, following instructions described installation guides provided with your water-block(s).

REMEMBER to reconnect the L wire from the A/C socket to the N\O position on the relay switch !!! REMEMBER to connect the 4-pin Molex connector from switch to the computer power s

IMPORTANT PRECAUTION: ONCE YOUR SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED, AND YOU FIRE IT OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME, ALWAYS TOUCH THE PUMP TO FEEL IT VIBRATING: THIS IS EVIDENCE THA

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE

While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, Swiftech assumes no liability expressed or implied for any damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of using Swiftech cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the above instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Swiftech cooling products.

fety, it is good practice to let the cooling

-up your computer!

EVICES WITHOUT APPROPRIATE

, clean off the surface of the core(s) with rubbing alcohol to remove any possible residues of glue

RESULTING IN

remove the tap

in the individual

upply once it has been installed.

T YOUR PUMP IS WORKING !

e you

WARRANTY

Our products are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery to guaranteed for 24 months. During this period, they will be repaired or have parts replaced provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from which it was purchased; (II) the pr not been

This guarantee does not confer rig damage. This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

(*) WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LEAK-TEST THE CIRCUIT USING COMPRESSED AIR OR CITY WATER PRESSURE. THIS WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE INSIDE THE PUMP, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP, AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. LEAK-TESTING CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY RUNNING THE PUMP ITSELF AND/OR GRAVITY FEEDING THE CIRCUIT. EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE CAN ALSO BUILT-UP WHEN USING THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICES WITHOUT APPROPRIATE COOLING TO THE DEVICE, AND IS NOT COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY.

misused

the final user against defects in materials or workmanship. Pump is

(*), handled carelessly, or other than in accordance with any instructions provided with respect to its use.

hts other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or

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oduct has been purchased by the end user and not used for hire purposes; (III) the product has

For service, support, or questions, please c

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mail:

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