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th
2012!
STEP 3 (optional): USING POLYETHER ANTI-VORTEX FOAM:
EK-RES X3 series reservoir comes preinstalled with EK-RES X3 – Anticyclone by default (long or short – depending on the variant). In case your system suffers
from excessive vortex issues, air bleeding problems or if the pump is sucking in air you may replace the anticyclone with the enclosed polyether foam. There are
two ways to use the polyether anti-vortex foam:
Default configuration
PE foam – use whole
PE foam – trim to fit recess
This is the default configuration of
EK-RES X3
series
reservoir.
Use the foam as a whole to replace EK-
RES X3 – Anticyclone.
Trim the foam to size to fit into the
desired recess on the Reservoir Bottom.
STEP 4: RECOMMENDED RESERVOIR CONFIGURATION
EK-RES X3 series reservoir features 5 (five) G1/4 threaded inlet/outlet openings on the Reservoir Bottom plus additional one on the Reservoir Top.
In order for
reservoir to function properly one port must be used as an inlet and one as an outlet. Unused ports must be closed with plugs using enclosed 6mm Allen key!
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ALL G1/4 THREADED PORTS:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1.
When using ports #3, #4 or #6 it is mandatory to use the enclosed
EK-Extender G1/4
(EAN: 3831109845165)
due the ports being recessed into the plastic
Reservoir Bottom.
2.
When using EK-Extender G1/4 make sure not to use fittings or barbs with G1/4 thread longer than 5mm! All
EK-PSC
and
High Flow
fittings are
compatible!
3.
When using ports #1 and #2 make sure not to use fittings or barbs with diameter larger than 25mm! All
EK-PSC
and
High Flow
fittings are compatible!
4.
EK recommends the use of EK-PSC fittings. When using fittings other than EK-PSC series please use hose clamps or appropriate substitute to secure the
tubing to the barb. The use of biocide containing and corrosion inhibiting coolant is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
5.
Port #6 of EK-RES X3 series reservoir should only be used to connect this reservoir with external fill port!
TIPS AND ADVICES:
-
Using a horizontal pass-through configuration (using ports #1 and #5 as inlet/outlet) will yield in most optimal hydraulic conditions but may result in
difficult initial bleeding of air in low restriction- or high pumping power water cooling systems.
-
When using a bottom feeding vertical configuration (using ports #3 and #4 as inlet/outlet) you may experience severe vortex issues. Using a PE foam as
a whole to replace the EK-RES X3 Anticyclone will remedy this issue. Please see STEP 3!
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Visit EK Webshop to purchase various add-ons (such as reservoir holders, tube extenders, alternative reservoir tops and many more) for your EK-RES X3
series reservoir!
REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES:
philips screwdriver
power drill with 4mm drill bit (optional)
1
- Horizontal Port
2
- Horizontal Port
3
- Vertical Port
4
- Vertical Port
6
- Vertical Port (Top)
5
- Horizontal Port (back)
RECOMMENDED RESERVOIR CONFIGURATION:
Allen Key 6mm
EK-Plug G1/4
EK-PSC fitting
Tubing
