Swiftech H20 80 R3 - Manual (Page 14)

MCR80 radiator 1 80mm fan guard 1
#6 X 1 1/4” Philips screw type B 4 80x80x25mm fan 1
#6 x 3/8” Philips screw type B 4 Quick-connect fittings 2
Tube inserts 2
*Note of caution regarding the inlet/outlet side of the radiator:
The fan guard MUST BE INSTALLED when using the provided self-tapping screws. It is necessary to allow sufficient clearance between the tip of the
screws and the radiator core. Failure to use the fan guard will systematically result in permanent damage to the radiator, as the screws will
otherwise punch a hole in the core channels. Users are advised that such damage is not covered under our warranty.
Likewise, if fans other than the provide 80x80x25mm fans are installed, users should carefully check the clearance remaining between the retention
screws and the radiator core.
As shipped, the MCR80-F2 has the fan pre-installed in a conventional manner (exhaust). It is nonetheless possible to configure the fan for
intake. In effect, we have found that blowing fresh air coming from outside of the chassis through the radiator lowers CPU temperatures. If
you prefer such configuration, simply remove the fan from the radiator, attach it to the chassis first, (fan label facing the inside of the
chassis), then re-attach the radiator to the fan. The fan guard will no longer be necessary in this particular configuration, unless you were
to punch out the chassis fan opening (louvers) to improve airflow, in which case the fan guard would add a nice finishing touch to your fan
opening.
Quick-connect fittings installation and use:
Your radiator ships with two quick-connect union fittings (3/8” tube OD to ½” tube OD). The 3/8” side of the fitting goes on the MCR80 radiator inlet
and outlet tubes. The ½” side of the fitting is used to connect hoses from your circuit. Notice that the body of the fitting has been flattened on the 3/8”
side. This flat section provides clearance for the fan, and should be oriented towards it. The fittings also feature color-coded collets. While these are
purely conventions, you would typically install the red collet (warm water) on the inlet side of the radiator, and the blue collet (cool water) on the
discharge side.
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