Swiftech H20 220 ULTIMA XT - Manual (Page 6)

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1. MCR220 R ADIATOR INSTALLATION
Preamble:
The MCR220
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dual 120mm radiator ships with the fans and the Radbox chassis already pre-assembled to the radiator. It is assumed in effect
that users will take advantage of our Radbox concept (external radiator installation) due to the benefits it provides and ease of installation. In
such context, the following installation guide describes this type of installation. We also recognize that due to various considerations (cosmetics,
space, or simply user preference) a number of users will wish to install the MR220 radiator internally. Because of the large size of the radiator, it
is most likely that an internal installation will require extensive modifications in most computer cases. Because these modifications depend on the
structure and dimensions of each individual chassis, we simply cannot provide precise installation instructions to this effect. Here are some
general guidelines that advanced “case-modders” should take into consideration:
Radiator installation, general considerations:
For optimum performance radiators require an unobstructed source of cool air. This dictates either an external mounting or one on/in the case
where the radiator will draw cool air from the exterior. The second consideration is the placement of the inlet and outlet connections; at least one
connection should be at the „top‟ of the radiator to make it self-purging.
An external mounting can be effectuated by means of the RadBox affixed to the backside of the case and the tubing routed through holes drilled
in the case underneath the power-supply. This places the connections at the top of the radiator and it will preclude the accumulation of air in the
radiator.
Single 120mm fan radiators can be mounted over appropriately sized openings in a variety of cases; conversely, mounting a dual 120mm
radiator is considerably more difficult and generally results in placing the radiator „inverted‟ at the top, or „right side up‟ at the bottom. Note that
the „inverted‟ mounting places the inlet and outlet facing down; this mounting will accumulate air over time. Placing the radiator „right side up‟ in
the case bottom will make the radiator self-purging, but it will gather dust VERY quickly if adjacent to the floor. In many situations, mounting a
dual 120mm radiator inside a case will require extensive modifications for the air inlet and mounting of the radiator; it should be noted m that
case manufacturer growing awareness for water-
cooling fosters the release of “liquid-cooling ready“ solutions that will greatly facilitate the
installation of this kit. There is no standard in this respect, and therefore no “formula” for installation; as a result users will simply need to exercise
common sense and good judgment.
 General concept schematic