Koolance RAM-35 - Manual (Page 3)

There is little room between DIMM banks on a typical motherboard, and this distance also varies
by board model. As a result, Koolance has created a special type of sliding nozzle for use with
the RAM-35.
Sliding nozzles are adjustable “on the fl y”. There is no latching mechanism. This feature requires
care during assembly, even though a center bracket will help secure multiple RAM-35 water
blocks after mounting.
How Sliding Connection Nozzles Work
[Fig 15] Measure Center Points Across Memory Sticks (in Millimeters)
Using Five or More RAM-35 Coolers
A greater number of RAM-35 coolers can be implemented with a
combination of basic fl ow paths. Generally, groupings are created of
up to eight water blocks, and each of these is connected in series.
Fig 12 illustrates a confi guration of eight RAM-35 coolers. There are
effectively two sets of four parallel paths, both connected in series.
Four parallel RAM-35 water blocks are the maximum recommended for
3/8” (10mm) and 1/2” (13mm) ID systems due to fl ow rate division.
With more than eight RAM-35 coolers, the second group should be
connected in series with the fi rst. This is done with sliding or regular
nozzles, depending on the motherboard’s DIMM slot layout.
[Fig 12] Eight Consecutive RAM-35
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CAUTION - Koolance does not recommend adjusting RAM-35 water blocks (or any water block) when fi lled with liquid
coolant. When fi lled, RAM-35 water blocks pulled too far apart for their connecting nozzles will result in a coolant leak.
Never pull apart RAM-35 sliding nozzles beyond their inner “safety line”. !
Koolance does not recommend adjusting RAM-35 water blocks when fi lled with liquid coolant. As with any water block, installation
should be done only with a dry system. When fi lled, RAM-35 water blocks pulled too far apart for their connecting nozzles will result
in a coolant leak.
Male (Left) and Female (Right) Sliding
Nozzles
To help avoid this, there are “safety lines” on
each sliding nozzle [Fig 13]. The second outer
line, if present, should be ignored-- it is beyond
the sealing point!
To avoid leaks, never pull apart sliding nozzles
beyond their fi rst (inner) “safety line” [Fig 14].
[Fig 13] Male Sliding Nozzle Safety Lines
First Inner Safety Line
Second Outer Line (Ignore!)
[Fig 14] Joined Sliding Nozzles Beyond
the First Inner Safety Line Will Leak!
For multiple RAM-35 water blocks, the required sliding nozzles
will primarily depend upon the distance between memory sticks.
Measurements should be taken in millimeters, as mainboard
components are usually plotted with the metric system.
Begin measurement with your memory sticks installed in their
appropriate DIMM slots. Measure across, from the center of each
memory stick to the next [Fig 15].
Determining Which Sliding Nozzles to Use
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[Fig 17] Connecting “Alternating” Nozzle Bases [Fig 16] Connecting “Neighboring” Nozzle Bases
Consider how each RAM-35 nozzle base will be connected with
the next. “Neighboring” nozzle bases [Fig 16] and “alternating”
nozzle bases [Fig 17] are the
only possibilities when using
sliding nozzles.