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Kit parts and explanation An Innovatek Water Cooling Kit may include the following: Kit Contents:  (See product description page for up to date kit contents) (1) Mono Radiator with blue end caps (1) Eheim Pump with accessories (3) Meters of 3/8" OD PVC tubing (1) 120mm fan with mounting hardware (1) Finger guard with mounting hardware (1) 3 to 4 pin Molex power adaptor (1) Innovatek Reservoir block w/plastic yellow fill cap (1) Innovatek Water block with clamp

 

Assembly Tools needed: Small adjustable crescent wrench Teflon Tape (optional) To Begin: Open the pump box and remove its contents. Step 1. Preview the direction booklet included with the pump for removal of the faceplate assembly. You should remove the silver filter holder and output pipe. Place all leftover parts back into the pump box. Your pump should look like the image below: (your kit may ship with a straight compression fitting) Step 2. Next open the long Innovatek reservoir package and remove its contents to a clean working area. Carefully remove the fitting enclosed inside the reservoir. Removal of the yellow cap may be necessary. Step 3. If you have access to Teflon tape you may wish to line the threads of the return nozzle you find inside the reservoir. Insert the Threaded end of the nozzle into the threaded insert in the reservoir with the yellow cap. Tighten the insert using a crescent wrench as tight as you can. Tighten the nozzle carefully and slowly to avoid the wrench slipping and stripping the threads or flat surfaces on the nozzle. If you do not have Teflon tape, skip to step 4. (UPDATE: Innovatek states that Teflon tape is not necessary for fittings that use rubber "O" rings) TEFLON: 1. Break off a 2 inch length of Teflon tape. 2. Place the tape across the threads. 3. Wrap the threads with the entire length of the Teflon tape. 4. Check the opening of the nozzle to ensure that the tape does not block any flow. (see picture) 5. Clear the opening by poking a hole then pulling away any remaining Teflon tape. 6. Remove the threaded fitting from the other end of the nozzle and coat that end with Teflon tape as well. Replace the fitting when done. Do not tighten the fitting on the barbed end. 7. If the nozzle does not thread easily into the fitting in the reservoir, you have applied too much Teflon tape. Using a pointed, but not sharp object, remove a portion of the tape carefully and try to thread again. Step 4. Mating the Reservoir to the Pump: 1. Clean the outside of the intake tube to the pump with a clean paper towel. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL OR OTHER CLEANING AGENTS. You may wet the towel with DISTILLED water only. 2. Make certain that the inside of the reservoir is free of any objects, dust, or debris. 3. Then take the blue filter screen included with your pump and place it so that the center hole faces up. Take a sharp knife or scissors and using care not to cut yourself, cut the filter into four equal pieces making a T shape across the center of the hole. Place a single piece into the opening underneath the yellow cap. Push the blue filter about an inch from the opening. This is a filter and will help remove particles from the water as well as bubbles that form. 4. Align the reservoir with the yellow cap on top and the free opening pointing to the left. It should stand on its own. 5. Place the pump with the intake tube pointing at the free opening on the reservoir. 6. Lift the reservoir up slightly and push the intake tube into the opening on the reservoir. 7. Once the tube is seated an inch into the reservoir, push it into a fully seated position against the pump. The pump may be held motionless and the reservoir twisted clockwise to help. 8. The result should look like the figure below.     Step 5. Open the package containing the CPU water block and clamp. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BLOCK UNTIL JUST BEFORE INSTALLATION. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD PROTECTIVE CLAMP COVER UNTIL JUST BEFORE INSTALLATION. 1. If you have Teflon tape available, repeat the steps used earlier to cover the threaded fittings on the water block. Removal of the fittings is accomplished by using a crescent wrench and turning counterclockwise. 2. Remove the fitting from the other end of both nozzles and coat those threads as well. Replace the end fittings over the barbs when done. Do not tighten the end fittings on the barbed ends. 3. Tighten the nozzles into the CPU water block using a crescent wrench. 4. Set the water block aside. Step 6. 1. Remove the radiator from its packaging. 2. Remove the Fan and Fan guard from packaging. 3. Place the Radiator with blue caps pointing up. 4. Using the screws provided attach the fan to the top of the radiator using the four screw holes which line up with the four screw holes of the fan. 5. Attach the fan guard using the remaining four screws. 6. The label on the fan signifies the side from which the air will emit, so: a. If the label faces you on the top of the radiator it will be pulling air through the fins. b. If the label is face down on the radiator it will be blowing air through the fins. 7. Fan positioning is important to those who may already have case fans in their case and wish to take advantage of additional airflow and not blow or push air against already moving air. 8. Set the radiator aside being careful as the fins are very easily bent. Bent fins resist air and will negatively affect the cooing of your system. 9. Bent fins can be gently straightened with a small flat screwdriver. Care is needed as aluminum fins rip easily. 10. The result should look like the figure below. Step 7. Case Layout NOTE: UNPLUG CASE POWER AND ALL CABLES BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WORK. 1. Figure out the layout of where you want placement of the radiator and pump. 2. Since case layout is a personal choice and internal sizes and layouts of cases is so different, only a general guideline can be given. 3. Take into consideration airflow for the radiator, where the plug for the pump (NOT APPLICABLE TO NEW DC POWERED PUMPS) will be placed and how it will get to the AC socket. If a hole for the plug must be cut then take the necessary steps. Assure that the hole is not sharp enough to cut the cord over time and cause a short. 4. Once you have decided upon the location of the components, take rough measurements using the tubing provided to find the lengths needed to connect the system together. Take into account the following: · Where the tubing must pass. · Allow enough tubing that you will not need to pull or stretch the tubing · Generally allow an extra 2 inches for all sections 5. Once you are sure you have decided upon the proper lengths you may cut the tubing using a heavy duty scissor or sharp utility knife. Be careful as always when cutting any object. General Flow: Reservoir: The nozzle located on the side of the reservoir is a return of water entering the reservoir. Pump: The nozzle located on the top of the pump is an output. Your flow could look like the picture below:   Step 8. Tube assembly: 1. Once you have cut your tubing you are ready to place the tubes into the fittings. 2. First your pump with attached reservoir should look as follows with the ends removed from the nozzles. 3. Slide one fitting over the tubing so that the threads are pointing towards the nozzle. If the threads are not pointing in the right direction the fitting will not screw onto the barb locking the hose in place. 4. Now place one end of the tubing over the barbed end of the fitting. Make sure you have chosen the proper length tubing for the section you are working on. 5. Once you have attached one end of the tubing in place, screw the fitting onto the threads on the barbed end of the nozzle. This will lock the tubing in place and prevent leaks from occurring. 6. Use a crescent wrench to tighten the tubing while holding the nozzle firmly to prevent movement. The fitting should look like the picture below when completed: 7. Once you have completed one fitting, hook up the rest of the lines using the same method. 8. Remember to place the CPU bracket over the CPU and into place before attaching the tubes to the CPU. Once the tubes are in place and the system in filled with water you will be unable to place the bracket on the CPU. 9. The radiator does not need fittings; however, a zip tie may be used. The tubing may be pushed over the ends as shown in the picture below: 10. Do not fill the system with water at any point during this assembly process. 11. Once the system is completed, make sure your computer is unplugged and test the fit of the system. There is no need at this point to remove your old heatsink or to start installing the system in your computer case.

 

Testing The testing portion of this assembly guide is most important. Please do not skip this part, it is essential to check your work for leaks that will cause mess and potential problems later. For this part you will need the following: · A Fabric towel · The completed system with no water · A gallon of Distilled water · A funnel · Some Paper towels · A crescent wrench · A box or plastic garbage bag with no holes. Note: There is no need for the fan to be present or running while this test is conducted as there will be no heat generated from the water block. 1. To begin, place your system in the box or garbage bag, with the electrical cord hanging out and above the bag or box. If the cord is below the bag or box and outlet, leaks may drip down the cord and to the socket causing a short. 2. Unscrew the yellow fill cap of the reservoir and fill the reservoir just below full using your funnel. 3. Plug the pump into the wall socket. Do not be alarmed when it quickly sucks the water from the reservoir and leaves it dry. 4. Continue filling the reservoir until the tubes are left with no air pockets. 5. Close the reservoir with the yellow cap screwing it in place tightly. 6. Clean up any distilled water that may have spilled from the reservoir. 7. Allow the system to run while you check your fittings for leaks. 8. If you should see a major leak, shut the system off by pulling the cord from the wall and fix the leak. 9. Most leaks will arise from either a cut in the tubing or if the fitting is loose on the barbs and not locked down tightly. 10. If your fittings are locked down and there is no cut, then you should obtain some Teflon tape and apply it as previously shown. This should stop any leaks. 11. Once you have solved any small leaks that are quickly apparent within the first 15 minutes, and then let the system run by itself in the garbage bag overnight. 12. Check the bag for water in the bottom in the morning. If there is water present, trace it to the source and fix the leak by using the methods previously mentioned. 13. Retest the system for a few more hours until the system runs dry for a minimum of 4 hours. 14. Once the system runs dry with no leaks you are ready for installation.

 

Kit installation For this section of the guide you will need: A flat headed long screw driver A Phillips head screw driver Arctic Silver 3 Thermal  Compound Note: Unplug your computer, and remove your CPU carefully from your computer. Note: Prior to Installation of this kit into your case you must first remove your old heatsink. Due to the large variety and types of heatsinks on the market a guide to removal of your current heatsink is not practical. 1. With the heatsink of the CPU removed you may begin by applying thermal paste to your core. 2. The use of AS2 or AS3 is recommended for optimal heat transfer to the water block. In any case, some thermal transfer material should be used. 3. Use the flat edge of a plastic card or the flat edge of a razor if you are proficient in this task. Your CPU should look like the pictures below when finished: 4. Place the CPU back into its socket in the correct position and secure it by lowering the locking arm into place. 5. Place the radiator, and pump into the case in their proper pre-determined positions. 6. Take the supplied Molex adaptor and place the connector into a free Molex connector from the power supply and attach the other end to the fan pin connector. These pins are meant to connect in only one direction and should connect easily. 7. The radiator may be held in place using double face tape, Velcro, or screws. Since this is such a highly customizable system, only suggestions and examples can be shown. Here are two:   Note the placement of the radiator and pump. 8. Once the CPU in locked into the socket in the motherboard you may proceed to lower the Innovatek water block into place. 9. Lower it evenly and steadily until it comes into contact with the core and rests in place. 10. Attach the left and right side CPU bracket holders in place. These holders will use all three tabs on both the top and bottom of the CPU socket. The CPU will look like below when finished: 11. When you have attached the CPU clamp in place you may begin slowly tightening it using the tightening knob on the top of the clamp. Turning clockwise will tighten while counterclockwise will loosen. 12. Hold the CPU water block firmly in place with a slight downward pressure while turning the clamp knob. Slowly use quarter turn and half turns to tighten. When the CPU has minimal movement from side to side the block is tight enough. 13. Double check your fittings, and when assured that you have installed the system properly, plug the system in to ensure flow. 14. Once you have assured flow, turn the system on and watch your temperatures fall. Re-use of text and/or graphics from this publication in whole or in part without written permission from a member of HighSpeed PC, LLC is a violation of copyright law.