Released on 24
th
of March, 2014
Installation and mounting manual for EK-SBAY DDC (incl. pump) Reservoir
This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks 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
installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
The barb hose fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them in; otherwise the high flow fittings might break. These fittings do not need to be tightened with much force because the
liquid seal is made using O-rings. The use of an algaecide and corrosion inhibitors is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
STEP 2: PREPARING THE PUMP
Sample picture of EK-SBAY DDC without installed pump.
In case the pump was removed / uninstalled.
Take your Laing DDC pump. Unscrew the screws that connects stock top
(usually you will need a
head screwdriver) at the bottom and put
the top away as you don’t need it any more. Keep it for warranty reason if
pump stops working.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE EK-SBAY DDC
In case the pump was removed / uninstalled,
take the motor with impeller of your Laing DDC pump. Place it according to the picture. Do not forget to
place back the stock
O-ring
into the
pumps channel.
Use enclosed Allen key to secure the pump with four (4) M4×25 screws.
STEP 4: INSERTING THE RESERVOIR TO YOUR COMPUTER CHASSIS
This reservoir occupies one (1) 5.25" drive bay expansion slot in your computer chassis. Free one slot in case they are already occupied with other
computer components such as optical or hard disk drives. Place the reservoir in your 5.25" drive bay out with the front plate facing outwards.
After completing STEP 6
in this manual, secure the reservoir to the drive bay cage using the enclosed four (4) M3x4 DIN 7985 screws with Philips
head screwdriver.
Laing DDC factory top
Impeller
Laing DDC stock O-ring
Laing DDC motor with
factory housing
M3x4 DIN 7985 screw
Before installing the pump to the reservoir make sure
to place cables
through
specified hole like shown on
figure below.
Use M4×25 DIN 7984
screws to mount the pump.
Stock O-ring.
