Koolance ICM-510 - Manual (Page 31)

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The coolant in your system should be emptied for any of the below reasons:
1. To Keep it Clean - Koolance recommends replacing the liquid coolant about
every 2 years. The coolant should also be replaced if it becomes contaminated
or signifi cantly changes color.
2. Upgrading Coolers - Whether you are adding or removing liquid coolers,
upgrades can be performed more easily with a dry system.
3. Shipping - For safety, Koolance recommends draining the liquid coolant if the
system is to be shipped or transported in any method other than by hand.
Draining & Maintenance
Before draining the system, it should be placed up-
side-down on a table with the ICM-510 rotated open.
Hold a wide 2 liter container below the reservoir to
capture liquid. Unscrew the refi ll plug to begin drain-
ing the system.
In some confi gurations, air may not be able to enter
the system and will prohibit coolant from draining.
If this occurs, you can remove tubing from the far-
thest cooler from the reservoir within the chassis to
release the liquid.
CAUTION : Because of the possibility of leakage, computer hardware
should fi rst be removed before draining your system if done so by
hose disconnection.
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Radiator Performance
Over time, dust will accumulate on the radiator. While the cooling system may
continue to operate in this condition, performance can decrease. To keep the
system clean, check the radiator periodically (through the fan grill) and keep it
clean with a can of electronics air cleaner.
Filling & Maintenance