Swiftech MCRES MICR0 User Manual
MCRES-Micro Rev2 Installation guide
This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper
installation may result in damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed
or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to
change without notice. Please visit our web site at
www.swiftech.com for updates.
Figure 1
Product Description
The MCRES-MICRO is a small form factor reservoir designed for liquid-cooled personal computers.
The device features four 1/4” NPSM (fully compatible with 1/4” BSPP/G1/4 standard) threaded ports, and is
shipped with two sets of nylon hose barbs, 3/8” and ½” to accommodate most high-flow systems.
The port usage is defined as follows:
Upper side port: “Inlet” as shown in figure 1 is the return line from the system
Lower side port: “Outlet (to pump)” shown in figure 1 should always be connected to the
pump inlet (directly if possible to facilitate filling of the system)
The fill-port located on top of the unit is used to fill it up with coolant, and sealed with a
chrome plated brass plug.
The alternate port is also sealed with a chrome plated brass plug, and can be used as:
An alternate outlet providing a straight tube routing to a pump located underneath
To feed a second pump
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To plug-in a temperature sensor
A drain
Installation
The MCRES-MICRO can be installed in any suitable location meeting its form factor requirements. For
filling purposes, it is preferable to install the MCRES-MICRO at the highest point of the liquid cooling loop.
Fastening the device to the case: two mounting methods can be used
Various permanent mounts thru the reservoir ears or with the provided mounting hardware
as shown page 3.
Easy mount, with the provided Velcro strips. Please note that a permanent mount is
recommended for a reliable fastening of the device over time.
Recommended coolant, and prohibited fluids
We recommend using distilled water with a 5% (or up to 10%) of Swiftech’s HydrX coolant.
Use of alcohols (Alcohol Allyl, Amyl, Benzyl, Ethyl (Ethanol), Isopropyl, Methyl (Methanol), n-Butyl)
or antifreeze products containing the listed alcohols is prohibited as it will result in deterioration of
the product over-time, and will void your warranty. Resistance to Ethylene and Methylene glycol used in
antifreeze products is excellent.
Minimum Operating Level is situated at the Swiftech Logo (approximately ½” of the reservoir). The
reservoir should not be operated below this level, which could result in degradation of the system cooling
OPTIONAL COMPANION PRODUCTS
This high-polish chrome plated
brass 1/2" barb fitting is specially
designed to fit inside of the upper
fill-port when using the remote fillport fittings described to the right,
and/or to the alternate port for
various applications.
1/2" RFP-AL
Black anodized
aluminum body
1/2" RFP-CPB
High polish
chrome plated
brass body
These panel-mount 1/2" remote fill-port fitting allows users to fill-up or
refill their system from outside of the PC, or alternatively be used as a
drain; the fitting connects with 1/2" tubing to either the MCRES Micro
1/4" BSPP-1/2" RPF
Res port barb fitting or to a T-Line.
Two models are available, black anodized aluminum body, or high
polish chrome plated brass body.
Copyright Swiftech 2008 – All rights reserved – Last revision date: 10-24-08
Rouchon Industries, Inc., dba Swiftech – 3700 industry ave., suite 104 – Tel. 562-595-8009 – Fax 562-595-8769 - E Mail:
Swiftech@swiftech.com – URL: http://www.swiftech.com
- Information subject to change without notice
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