Swiftech H20 APEX - Manual (Page 14)

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3. R E - INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD
Now that the STORM water-block is securely fastened to the motherboard, go-ahead and install the motherboard into the chassis,
following the instructions provided in your motherboard installation guide.
4. P UMP INSTALLATION
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General Use
The MCP655 pump is a magnetically driven
centrifugal pump featuring a 12 V DC motor. It
requires no maintenance when used with de-
mineralized water and the appropriate anti-fungal
additives. We recommend using 5% Swiftech’s
HydrX
 as an additive. The pump is designed to be
connected to your computer power supply using the
standard Molex 4 pin connectors.
The MCP655 pump is neither submersible, nor self-
priming. The inlet needs to be continuously
supplied with fluid for the pump to operate properly.
Physical installation
Determine the best location for your pump by
observing how the tubing will be routed to the
rest of the circuit. Sharp bends in the tubing
should always be avoided to prevent kinks,
which will reduce or completely prevent flow of
the cooling fluid.
In general, we recommend installation of the
pump at the bottom of the chassis.
The base of the pump features a soft
neoprene pad coated with strong adhesive
material. Once the final location for the pump
has been determined, simply peel-off the
pad’s protective paper, and press the pump
against the chassis surface. The surface
should be clean, and non greasy. Thru-bolts
are also provided for permanent installation,
and require drilling holes in the chassis.
The back of the pump features a
potentiometer to allow users to vary the pump
speed from 1800 to 4800 rpm. Full speed is
suggested for maximum performance. When
reducing the pump speed, the operating noise
will also decrease proportionally, but so will
the performance. A flow rate chart is provided
below
Pump operating
precautions:
The MCP655 pump should never be run dry,
even for a quick test
. You should always prime
the pump with fluid before you start operating it
(see warranty note *).
Use of coloring die or fluorescent additives
containing particulate fillers will cause excessive
wear to the pump’s impeller bearing (see warranty
note **).
Note: Always make sure to directly connect the RESERVOIR DISCHARGE to
the PUMP INLET.