Swiftech H20 8501 User Manual

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TUTORIAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Intel Pentium 3 Socket 370, AMD Duron, Athlon, MP, XP socket 462

Intel Pentium 4 socket 478

Qty Item Incl. Qty Item Incl.

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MCW5000-A CPU water-block, with retention
hardware

1

MCW5000-P CPU water-block, with retention
hardware

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MCW5000-PX CPU water-block to use with

Intel validated retention hardware provided
with your CPU or motherboard.

1

MCW5000-64 CPU water-block, with

retention hardware

1 MCR80-F1 radiator assy. incl. (1) Radiator, (1)

80x80x25mm fan, (1) fan guard, (4) #6 x 1 ¼”
screws, (4) #6 x 3/8” screws, (2) 7/32-5/8”
worm drive hose clamps

1 1ft of ½” tube ID thick wall Clearflex tubing, (2)

½” to 3/8” barb nylon adapters

1. Tube routing

2. Installation of the cooling components

3. Fill-and-bleed operations

4. Draining the system

5. Optional accessories

6. Disclosures & warranty information

Preamble

This kit has been designed to facilitate installation of the components with no modifications required to the chassis. It is however meant for advanced
users, well versed in installing computer components.

General guidelines

 Never work with electricity connected to the computer while work is in progress.
 The fill and bleed kit should always be at the highest point of the cooling circuit (top 5 ¼” tray)
 While it is possible to install the kit in a chassis already populated with all typical components, such as hard drive, CD Rom, power supply, etc, it

is always preferable and easier to work on a “naked” case, removing both side panels, front bezel, and top panel.

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AMD Athlon 64 & Opteron

2 Springs 0.375 OD x 1” long

1

2 2 ½ ft long ½” OD vinyl tubes for fill and bleed operations

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FBK525 assy. incl. (1) ½” fill & bleed kit, (2) 7/32-5/8”
worm drive hose clamps

MCP600 12 Volts DC industrial pump with retention

screws

7 Feet ½” OD high quality vinyl tubing

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2 oz bottle HydrX specially formulated coolant

Table of contents

Intel Xeon Processor, socket 603/604

Bare kit without water-block

Page 2
Pages 3-4
Pages 5,6,7
Page 7
Page 8
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1. TUBE ROUTING

The following table is a guide on how to establish connections between the different elements of the cooling circuit, based on multiple possible
configurations:

Installation of the cooling components

1.

The following is a typical sequence of components installation. Placement of the cooling components may vary depending on your case configuration.

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Devices: (1) Water-block + (1) Radiator + Pump + F&B
kit
Fill & bleed
discharge
serial to
pump inlet

Devices: (1) Water-block + VGA cooler + (1) Radiator + Pump + F&B kit
Fill & bleed
discharge
serial to
pump inlet

Devices: (1) Water-block + VGA cooler + Chipset cooler + (1) Radiator + Pump + F&B
kit
Fill & bleed
discharge
serial to
pump inlet

Devices: (1) Water-block + VGA Cooler + Chipset Cooler + (2) Radiators + Pump + F&B kit
Fill & bleed
discharge
serial to
pump inlet

Devices: (2) Water-blocks + VGA cooler + Chipset cooler + (2) Radiators + Pump + F&B kit
Fill & bleed
discharge
serial to
pump inlet

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Pump
discharge
serial to
CPU water­block inlet

Pump
discharge
serial to
CPU water­block inlet

Pump
discharge
serial to
CPU water­block inlet

Pump
discharge
serial to
CPU water­block inlet

Pump
discharge
serial to
CPU water­block #1
inlet

CPU
water-block
discharge
serial to
radiator
inlet

CPU
water-block
discharge
serial to
VGA cooler
inlet

CPU
water-block
discharge
serial to
chipset
cooler inlet

CPU
water-block
discharge
serial to
chipset
cooler inlet

CPU
water-block
#1
discharge
serial to
CPU
water-block
#2 inlet

Radiator
discharge
serial to fill
& bleed
inlet –

Loop
completed

VGA cooler
discharge
serial to
radiator
inlet

Chipset
cooler
discharge
serial to
VGA cooler
inlet

Chipset
cooler
discharge
serial to
VGA cooler
inlet

CPU
water-block
#2
discharge
serial to
chipset
cooler inlet

Radiator
discharge
serial to fill
& bleed
inlet –

Loop
completed

VGA cooler
discharge
serial to
radiator
inlet

VGA cooler
discharge
to Y
connector
for
PARALLEL
connection
to both
radiator
inlets

Chipset
cooler
discharge
serial to
VGA cooler
inlet

Radiator
discharge
serial to fill
& bleed
inlet –

Loop
completed

Dual
Radiator
discharges
to Y
connector
to fill &
bleed inlet
– Loop
completed

VGA cooler
discharge
to Y
connector
for
PARALLEL
connection
to both
radiator
inlets

Dual
Radiator
discharges
to Y
connector
to fill &
bleed inlet
– Loop
completed

1. FBK525 Fill & Bleed installation
The fill-and-bleed kit may be installed pretty much anywhere in
the chassis, thanks to its flexible retention clip attachment system.
A majority of users will find it convenient to install in a 5 ¼” bay.

To simplify the bleeding process described in

TIP!

Each clip will be attached to the chassis with the provided screws
as shown in the example in Figure 1 below. A single screw is
sufficient per clip.

following chapters, the fill-and-bleed kit should
preferably be installed at the highest point of the
cooling circuit, such as the uppermost 5 ¼” drive
bay.

Figure 3

A “standard” setup

Figure 1

The clip retention system accommodates a wide range of
configurations, which will depend on the particular chassis, and
users needs. For example, a rheobus can easily be installed in
the same bay as the FBK525 as shown Figure 2 below: Another
example in Figure 3 shows a “standard” setup.

4. MCR80-F1 Radiator installation

The radiator/fan 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 Figure 4 Below:

Figure 4

Please use the separate installation guide provided with the MCR80­F1 radiator assembly to fasten the radiator to the chassis. If space
permits, a second radiator can also be installed in parallel to the first

Figure 2

Notice how each valve is only held by one set of jaws in this

example

one (see Figure 7).

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3. Install the MCW5000 water-block (s) on your CPU (s), the

MCW50 on your VGA adapter, and the chipset cooler, if
applicable.

Please follow separate instruction sheets provided with the
product(s) for individual installation.

Figure 5

Here is an example of a mockup installation, showing the radiator in
place, the CPU water-block, the graphics cooler, and the pump.
With all the components located as such, all you need to do next is
cut the tubing to the appropriate length, always keeping in mind to
avoid sharp bends in order to prevent kinking of the tubes.

Figure 7

In the example shown in figure 7, we added a second radiator, installed
in “parallel”. This term is used as opposed to a “serial” configuration
where the outlet of the first radiator is connected to the inlet of the
second. Here, the main line is split into two lines with a “Y connector.
Each line feeds into the inlet of a radiator. Both outlets are then
connected together as they rejoin the main line into a second “Y”. Such
parallel configuration is mandatory to benefit fully from the addition of a
second radiator, and will yield a performance improvement of 5 to 7°C.

Incidentally, notice in the background how the MCW5000 was rotated
90° to provide a more convenient routing for the tubing, a good example
of the versatility of the MCW5000 retention system.

Position the pump at the bottom of the chassis. Do not peel-off the
protective sticker yet. You may have to move the pump around later
to have an optimal tube routing.

Figure 6

Your kit also comes with (2) springs that can be used to reinforce the
tube when a sharp bend is absolutely necessary: It prevents the tube
from collapsing (kinking), at the cost of a small flow rate reduction.

In a tight loop such as this, you can even stretch the

TIP!

provided springs to create a larger radius!

Figure 8

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2. Fill and bleed operations

LEAK PROOF YOUR CIRCUIT BEFORE YOU FILL IT UP – DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!

The following procedure is a convenient and safe solution to leak proof your circuit WITH ALL THE

COMPONENTS ALREADY INSTALLED, BUT WITH NO LIQUID IN THE SYSTEM, thus avoiding any chances of

spilling moisture on your valuable components, thanks to Swiftech’s fill-and-bleed system:

 Close the main valve as shown in Figure 8.

CRITICAL

TIP!

 Connect the 2 precut tubes that came with your kit to the inlet and discharge valves of the fill & bleed kit.
 Open either one of the inlet or discharge valves, and close the other.
 Suck vigorously on the open line to create a vacuum inside the circuit (see note*).
 Close the valve. You now have a circuit under moderate vacuum.
 Remove the tube from your mouth, and wait 30 seconds to a minute.
 Finally, obstruct the extremity of the tube with your thumb, and re-open the valve. Tube should adhere to your thumb as

a result of the vacuum. This is evidence that your system is completely air tight, thus completely leak proofed ☺

* Note: The tubing we use is food grade, and as long as you clean it properly, it can be safely placed into your mouth.

Fill and bleed operations, step by step

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

Connect the 2 precut tubes that came with your kit to inlet and
discharge valves of the fill & bleed kit, and set the valves as shown
Figure 9. The extremity of the inlet tube should be pushed all the way
down the bottom of the feed bottle.

TIP!

PRIMING THE CIRUIT

WARNING: DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE – Your pump is not self-priming, and the pump
housing must be filled with fluid before you apply power.

Hold the feed bottle ABOVE the computer,

and start gently sucking on the discharge tube to prime the circuit.
Then place it back into the bottle. The coolant will start flowing down
the inlet, and the circuit will fill-up by simple gravity

Note the orientation of the valve levers in Figure 9.
Since the valves close clockwise, positioning the
valves as shown here will orient the valve levers
towards each other once closed
reach if your case does not feature a removable
top (see closed valve position Fig 14 page 7)

, which is easier to

Figure 9

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.

TIP!

Observe here that we have not yet
submersed the discharge tube all the
way down into the bottle. This will be
helpful for the next step (Fig 12)

Now that the circuit is primed, make sure that your pump is connected
to the power supply, then go ahead and power-up your computer.

The pump will start circulating the fluid throughout the circuit. Observe
for a moment that the liquid flows vigorously from the discharge tube
(Fig 12), and then submerse the tube down to the bottom of the bottle.
Let the system run for about a minute.

Observe in Figure 10 that when you first start filling up the circuit, the
portion of the line comprised between the two T connectors of the fill
and bleed kit will retain a large bubble of air. To remove this bubble,
simply open the main valve for a few seconds while the pump is
running, and then close it again.

TIP!

Observe the liquid
flowing vigorously

In the picture above, the pump is not running yet. Notice how the liquid

Troubleshooting note: If there is no flow after you turned the pump on, chances are that you either didn’t prime your circuit properly, and there is air
in the pump housing, or you didn’t connect your components in the correct sequence. Go back to the Tube Routing section, and make sure that you
followed all our instructions. Once you have discovered the source of the problem, correct it, and restart the above process

TIP!

filled-up the circuit by simple gravity

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

Figure 10

.

Figure 11

Figure 12

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While your pump is still running, flip your case face up as shown figure
13 for a few seconds. This will allow all the air trapped in the radiator and
other components to bleed out.

Then, bring the case back to vertical again.

Open and close the main valve a few seconds one more time, just to
allow any left over bubbles.

Visually inspect your lines for any traces of air, and if none are
observed, close both inlet and discharge valves.

FINALLY, MAKE SURE TO RE-OPEN THE MAIN VALVE!
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL PREVENT ANY CIRCULATION IN
YOUR SYSTEM, AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL RAPIDLY.

Your system is now fully operational!

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 fluid.

Final steps:

Lift the inlet, and discharge 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 feed
bottle: no spill, no mess ☺

Disconnect the fill and bleed tubes from the valves as shown figure 14.
Removing tubes from quick-connect fittings is quite easy but takes a little
practice. The FBK525 inlet and discharge valves feature two little “ears”
on the collet, which ease the removal process: Firmly hold the tube in

the cradle formed by three fingers, and push against the ears with
thumb and index fingers. This will disengage the tube from the
fitting. Correct position of the hand and fingers is shown in figure

14.

Finally, clean off the opening of the fittings to prevent the last remnants of
moisture to drop into your case.

INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE.

Laying the computer face up to
allow all the air to bleed.

Figure 13

Disconnecting the fill and bleed
tubes. The system is Go!

Figure 14

3. Draining the system:

Insert fill and bleed tubes into inlet and discharge valves. Plunge tube from discharge into an empty container. Close main valve. Open inlet valve.
Clean off the extremity of tube from inlet valve and blow into it to flush the liquid out. Do not use compressed air to perform this operation, as it could
damage your pump.

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4. Available accessories

Improve performance with a second radiator:

MCR80-F1 Radiator assembly

Part # MCR80-F1, includes radiator, 80mm fan, retention
screws, fan guard, clamps

VGA Cooling

Please go to:

http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcw50.asp for

specifications

For installation of radiators in parallel (highly
recommended)

Add part # YFIT-3-8:

Chipset Cooling

Please go to:

http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcw20.asp for

specifications

Part # MCW20

Part # MCW50

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

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.
WARRANTY
Our products are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery to the final user against defects in materials or workmanship. Pump is
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 product has been purchased by the end user and not used for hire purposes; (III) the product has not been misused
(*), handled carelessly, or other than in accordance with any instructions provided with respect to its use. This guarantee does not confer rights other
than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and
does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

For service, support, or questions, please contact us at the address below

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