Swiftech MCR120 F User Manual

Packing list

MCR120 radiator 1 Tube inserts 2

Snap-rivet 4 120x25mm fan 1
6-32” x 3/8” Philips screw 4 Quick-connect fittings 2

Back

of

Chassis

Snap-rivet

Front

of

Chassis

Snap-rivet

120mm fan

6-32 x 3/8" philips

6-32 x 3/8" philips

MCR120 Radiator

Figure 1

MCR120 radiator

Figure 2

120mm fan

Preamble

The MCR120-F ships with the fan pre-assembled to the radiator. It has been configured so that the fan will draw fresh air from outside of the chassis.
This configuration is preferred to optimize cooling of the CPU. In effect, if the fan flow direction were reversed, it would use heated air inside of the
chassis, which is usually 3°C (at best) and up to 10°C hotter than that of the ambient air outside of the chassis.

1. Installation

Depending where a 120mm fan opening is available, the MCR120-F can be installed as shown in Figure 1 (back of the chassis), or Figure 2 (front of
the chassis). Due to the wide variety of chassis configurations, Swiftech cannot guarantee that this assembly will bolt into any chassis without some
modifications. However, an external mounting solution is optionally available with the MCB120
installation with most desktop computers.

2. Bleeding

For bleeding purposes, the preferred radiator orientation is with inlet and outlet pointing up as shown above. Nonetheless, the radiator can also be
installed at 90° or 180°. In such cases, simply rotate the radiator back upwards to allow the air trapped inside to escape during the filling and bleeding
process. For this reason, it might be more convenient to fasten the radiator to the chassis after the circuit has been fully filled and bled.

3. Using quick-connect fittings

If you are using soft vinyl tubing, you must also use the provided tube
inserts. Cut the extremity of the tube squarely, and fully engage the tube
insert into the tube as shown in Figure 3.

“Radbox” which will usually allow a plug-and-play

Figure 3

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4. Tube insertion

TIP! Rubbing the extremity of the tube with a little bit of liquid soap will greatly facilitate insertion of the tube into the quick-connect fitting.

Insert the tube into the quick-connect fitting. The tube will go in freely for the first ¼” and you will then feel a resistance: this is the O-ring inside of
the fitting. Push

through the O-ring by twisting the tube back-and-forth for another ½” until the tube reaches the tube-stop at the bottom of the fitting.

Figure 4

5. Tube removal

Firmly grip the tube in the cradle formed by three fingers, and push
against the blue collet with thumb and index fingers. This will
disengage the tube from the fitting. Correct position of the hand
and fingers is shown in Figure 6.

6. Specifications

Radiator Assembly Dimensions - Part # MCR120-FB

Thickness Height Core width Inlet Outlet tube size

0.98"

(25mm)

Voltage

(V)

7.0-13.8 .20 2100 72.4 .134 34

5.9"

(157mm)

Current

(mA)

5.00"

(133mm)

Fan Specifications - Part # WFB1212M

Speed
(RPM)

Volume

(CFM)

1/2" (tube OD) quick connect adapters included

Static pressure

(InH20)

Figure 5

Figure 6

Sound Noise

(dbA)

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. 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.

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