Swiftech MCW462TEC INTEL - Manual (Page 3)

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III. Thermoelectric connections
• Wiring extension & connectors: due to the high current requirements of the thermoelectric module, standard Molex type 4
pin power connectors are prohibited.
• You are likely to need extension wiring to connect the module to your power supply. Use 12 or 14 GA. stranded wire
only. Connect the extension to the existing wires with terminal splices, or solder the butts, and insulate with shrink
tubing.
• Power supply requirements: the thermoelectric module is optimized to run at 12 VDC, but can be run up to 15 volts DC.
There is no advantage to run the module at the highest voltage, as performance decreases. Current requirement is 20~24
amps. A good quality dedicated switching power supply is necessary.
DISCLAIMER: Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products.
CRITICAL BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS:
The following applies mostly to dual processor installations. Depending on the orientation of the socket, it is critical to observe the position
in which your water-block is oriented for bleeding purposes. Assuming that the computer is standing up, and that the water-block is facing
you as shown in Fig.1 and Fig 2. below, Fig. 1 shows the two positions in which the MCW478-UT will bleed correctly, and Fig. 2 shows the
two positions in which the MCW478-UT will not bleed.
Two solutions are available to bleed the water-block correctly:
1. Bleed the water-block prior to installing on the CPU. Simply rotate the block in the position shown in Fig. 1.
2. If you prefer to install the block first, then bleeding should be done with the computer laying down flat so that the Swiftech logo is
facing downwards, as shown in Fig. 3
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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Inlet Outlet
Fig. 3