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th
2015
Installation and mounting manual for EK-RES X3 Lite
series
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
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installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1.
Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process!
2.
The EK-ACF and EK-HDC type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o-ring gaskets.
3.
The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
4.
DO NOT USE any kind of alcohol or alcohol derivate with this reservoir or the acrylic tube may crack and fail! Do not clean it using alcohol either!
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION.
Factory provided EK-RES X3 Lite
series
reservoir
Congratulations on your purchase of EK-RES X3 Lite series reservoir! By default the EK-RES X3 Lite series reservoir comes with the following:
STEP 2: INSTALLING THE RESERVOIR HOLDERS
EK-RES X3 Lite
series
reservoirs comes with a pair of special EK-Reservoir holders. These holders are meant to be installed directly on the computer chassis.
User may need to drill 2 (two) Φ4mm holes through chassis metal using electric power drill if there are no appropriate mounting holes available.
STEP 2.1
STEP 2.2
STEP 2.3
Use enclosed M4 screw, washer and nut to
mount the reservoir holder through the pre-
drilled hole to the computer chassis.
Install reservoir onto reservoir holders. Using a
gentle force the reservoir will easily 'click' into
position. The clamps should always hold onto acrylic
tube and not the acetal top or bottom.
Once the reservoir is positioned please use enclosed
2.5mm Allen key to tighten the hex head screw in
order to clamp the reservoir. Do not use high force.
Partially unscrew the aforementioned screw when
removing the reservoir.
STEP 3 USING POLYETHER ANTI-VORTEX FOAM:
EK-RES X3 series reservoir comes preinstalled with Acrylic tube by default. In case your system suffers from excessive vortex issues, air bleeding problems or if
the pump is sucking in air you may add the enclosed polyether foam.
Default configuration
PE foam – use whole
PE foam – trim to fit recess (for Vertikal
upside down possition only!!)
This is the default configuration of EK-RES X3
series
reservoir.
Use the foam as a whole in Bottom. (Could be use
in vertical position)
Trim the foam to size to fit into the desired recess
on the Reservoir Top. (For vertical upside down
position only)
EK-RES X3 – Sealing gasket
(O-Ring 12x2mm)
EK-RES X3 – AcryTube HD
EK-RES X3 – Sealing gasket
(O-Ring 52x2.5mm)
EK-RES X3 – TUBE
(104-, 204mm)
depending on the variant
EK-RES X3 – Sealing gasket
(O-Ring 52x2.5mm)
EK-RES X3 Lite – Reservoir
Bottom
EK-RES X3 Lite – Reservoir
3-port Top
EK-RES X3 Lite –M-M
Extender
Revo Dual D5 Add on
TUBE
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EK-RES X3
series
reservoir with preinstalled Acrylic tube
-
EK-Multioption RES X3 Holder 60mm (2 pcs)
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Polyether anti-vortex foam (H=15mm)
-
Mounting mechanism:
o
2x G1/4 Plug
o
2x EK-G1/4 Extender
o
Allen Key 6mm
o
1x EK-AF Extender Revo Dual D5 Add on
