Swiftech H20 220 APEX ULTRA REV2 - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Swiftech™ H20-APEX liquid cooling system!
This kit has been designed to facilitate the installation of the components with a minimum of case modifications. While all
attempts have been made to make the installation of this system user friendly, please note that this system is intended for
users that are well versed in installing computer components.
DISCLAIMER
While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, Swiftech assumes no liability expressed or implied for any
damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of using Swiftech cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the above
instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Swiftech™ cooling products.
In addition, Swiftech assumes no liability, expressed or implied, for the use of this product, and more specifically for any, and all damages caused by
the use of this product to any other device in a personal computer, whether due to product failure, leak, electrical short, and or electro-magnetic
emissions.
WARRANTY
Our products are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery to the final user against defects in materials or workmanship. During this period,
they will be repaired or have parts replaced provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from which it was purchased; (II) the product has
been purchased by the end user and not used for hire purposes; (III) the product has not been misused, handled carelessly, or other than in
accordance with any instructions provided with respect to its use. This guarantee does not confer rights other than those expressly set out above and
does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as
a consumer.
I. Planning
1. G ENERAL G UIDELINES
Please read this guide carefully and entirely before you start this installation. Plan your installation ahead. Observe the relative
position of the components for possible interference with other components.
Never work with electricity connected to the computer while work is in progress.
Because some work is necessary that will require cutting holes in the case, it is strongly recommended to remove all the
components from the case prior to begin with this installation.
After the metal work has been completed, carefully clean the case to remove all metal debris.
Once the time has come to re-install the motherboard and complete the liquid-cooling circuit, the motherboard should be
disconnected from the power-supply at all times during the entire mock-up phase of the installation. In case of a spill or leak on the
motherboard, do not panic! As long as the motherboard is not electrically connected, no harm is done. You must however
thoroughly dry the exposed area, using a hair dryer for example, and wait a minimum of 6 to 8 hours prior to re-connecting the
motherboard to its power source.
The reservoir should preferably be installed at the highest point of the cooling circuit (top 5 ¼” tray), although this is not absolutely
necessary if all the other components are self-purging.
Think about the airflow inside your chassis. In liquid-cooling environments, it is always better to draw fresh air from the outside
through the radiator, as opposed to using the warm air from inside the computer.
Make sure to dry-fit all components before making final connections and filling the water-cooling system.
2. T UBE R OUTING
The tubing for the water-cooling system must be routed to form a complete loop that includes all elements of the system. When
daisy-chaining components, the simplest and most natural route is usually the best. Always avoid sharp bends that would kink the
tubing!
The following table contains examples on how to establish connections between the different elements of a cooling circuit based on
multiple possible configurations. These are guidelines only, and may change depending on the relative position of the components