Swiftech MCW5002 P User Manual

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Parts list

Parts QTY PARTS QTY
MCW5002-P™ assembly 1 Arctic Alumina Thermal compound 1

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.swiftnets.com
updates.

1. Preparing your Motherboard

2. Install the hose barbs into the MCW5002 Housing.

3. MCW5002-P™ water-block installation

½” Barb fittings 2 Retention clips 2

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 Remove the existing heat sink
 Carefully clean the CPU.
 Lightly coat the CPU with the provided thermal compound. Only a paper-thin coat is necessary. It should be applied

using preferably a razor blade, or a credit card, held between thumb and index at a 45-degree angle.

 Plastic barbs are provided with all the MCW5002 series water-blocks, please do not swap for brass barbs, as cell

corrosion WILL result.

 Thread sealant must be used when making up the threaded connection. The best sealant is 'Plumber's Goop' but

Teflon tape can be used as well.

i. With Goop, fill the threads on the barb and screw in by rotating 1/2 turn forward, 1/4 turn back (this

will help work the Goop into the water-block's female threads). After 24 hrs the goop will be quite
solid.

ii. With Teflon tape, apply 3 to 4 wraps in a clockwise rotation with the threaded end facing you, then

screw into the water-block's female threads without any backwards rotation. The Teflon sealed
connection may be tested immediately.

When properly made up there will be ~3/16" of thread showing under the 'nut’ portion of the fitting.

The MCW5002-P water-block installs using Intel’s stock socket 478 retention frame. Installation procedure to the

motherboard is essentially the same as for the MCW5000 series water-blocks, pictures of which are shown
below.

Step 1
Position your block inside the
retention frame. Put both clips in
place for the next step, by simply
slipping the hook of each clip into
the holes of the retention frame.

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Step 2
While maintaining the opposite
side of the block to prevent it from
tipping over, push down on the
clips’ thumb-tab until the hook
catches the hole in the retention
frame.

Step 3
Keep maintaining pressure on the
block to prevent it from tipping
over, and hook-down the second
clip.

Installation is complete!

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4. Connecting the water-block(s) to the cooling circuit.
FAQS:

 Inlet and outlet are interchangeable.
 In Multi-Processor environments, optimal water-block performance will be achieved by connecting them in series (outlet

of one connected to the inlet of the other).

5. Type of Coolant:

a. For best performance, use 95% distilled water, and 5% Swiftech brand “HydrX” corrosion inhibitor (available

here: http://www.swiftnets.com/store/category.asp?CatID=2

b. In ALL cases, you MUST use Distilled water AND a corrosion inhibitor with the MCW5002 water-block. Regular

automotive anti-freeze is acceptable. Automotive manufacturers recommend that not less than 25% is used.
c. NEVER use tap water, even for a short-term test.
d. Not following paragraphs b and c above constitutes misuse (*) of the product, and will void your warranty.

Final inspection

Once the installation is completed, it is always a good idea to test the circuit for leaks, prior to powering up the computer. Troubleshooting
help is available on our web site at www.swiftnets.com

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.

, under the “accessories” section).

, or by calling customer support at 562-595-8009.

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