Swiftech MCRES 1000P User Manual
Parts QTY PARTS QTY
MCWRES-1000 reservoir 1 MCP350 12 Volts Pump, with RPM sensor 1
5 ¼” Rack 1 Worm-drive clamps 2
M3x6mm Philips screws 4 Fill-cap and O-ring 1
Preamble
In the context of a first time liquid cooling circuit installation, the MCRES-1000 should be the last component to be
installed.
The radiator inlet and outlet spigots must be oriented upwards during the filling procedure.
Physically disconnect the computer from the A/C power source while filing up the circuit. Disconnect the
motherboard from the power supply, and remove all unnecessary components such as CD-Rom and hard drive(s).
Proceed deliberately and frequently check your work. Rushing this procedure is not recommended
Two methods can be used to fill-up the reservoir:
Preferred (Chapter I): whenever possible, the reservoir should be filled before placing it in the CD-Rom bay.
Alternate (Chapter II): If your chassis configuration necessitates that the reservoir be installed in the CD-Rom bay
prior to filling, please refer to chapter II “Alternate Filling Procedure
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I. FIRST TIME INSTALLATION AND PREFERRED FILLING PROCEDURE
Step 1. Cutting the tubes to length: position the MCRES-1000 in
the desired CD-Rom drive bay, and cut sufficient length of tubing
in order to allow the assembly to slide back as shown above for
periodic maintenance purposes.
Step 3. Rest the MCRES-1000P assembly on a paper towel or
cloth on top of the computer. Using a household funnel, fill-up the
reservoir with cooling fluid - slowly to avoid overflowing, until
the fluid reaches the appropriate level --------------
Step 2. Connect the discharge tube to the pump (coming from
either CPU inlet, or radiator for example), and the return line to
the reservoir inlet barb. Secure the tubes with the provided
worm-drive clamps. Tighten quite firmly, but not excessively as it
may result in crushing the plastic barbs.
3. Appropriate level: up to the vent hole.
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TIP! If you overfill the reservoir, you can use a bundled-up
paper towel to soak-up the excess fluid.
Step 4. Tilt the assembly upwards to allow the fluid to fill-up the
circuit by simple gravity. Allow the fluid to fill-up both tubes. The
pump discharge line will retain a 2” long bubble, which is
normal at this stage. See troubleshooting note (1) if the pump
discharge tube does not fill-up properly.
Step 5. Rest the assembly back on top of the computer, and
complete filling-up the reservoir until the fluid reaches the
appropriate level. Close the fill port with the provided fill-cap. Do
not over tighten the fill-cap. The fill-cap is equipped with an oring and does not require excessive pressure to seal properly.
Step 6. Rest the assembly on its side, down on your workbench
and connect the pump Molex connector to the power supply. You
must be able to start the PSU without it being connected to the
motherboard (See Note 2). Start-up the PSU. The pump has a 3
Seconds delay before it start running. Observe the flow circulating
throughout the circuit, until all the bubbles disappear. DO NOT
OPERATE THE PUMP IF THERE IS NO CIRCULATION, and
refer to troubleshooting note (1) before proceeding any further.
ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO RUN FOR (3) HOURS, AND FREQUENTLY INSPECT ALL YOUR CONNECTIONS FOR POSSIBLE LEAKS.
Step 7. Rest the assembly back on top of the computer, and
complete filling-up the reservoir as necessary. You may slightly
angle (approx. 15°) the reservoir to top-off the fluid level, by
placing a small object under the reservoir. Then close the fill port
with the provided fill-cap. Your reservoir is now ready to use.
Step 9. Connect the pump’s 4 pin Molex connector to the computer PSU, and the 3-pin connector (RPM sensor) to the CPU fan
header on the motherboard. INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE!
Step 8. Install the assembly in the desired CR Rom bay, and
secure with the provided standard M3 screws. The MCRES1000P is designed to be recessed from the front panel, and allow
clearance for various cover plates or fan controllers.
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