Swiftech H20 X20 EDGE SERIES - Manual (Page 16)

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 Finally, allow the system to run for (3) hours and frequently inspect all your connections for possible leaks before you
power-up your system.
CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE!
8. T ROUBLESHOOTING
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Air keeps circulating into the circuit, long after the pump has primed:
o The pump is cavitating; simply set it to half speed until all the bubbles are gone, then you can safely reset it to full speed.
o The fluid level is too low: top-off the reservoir to the appropriate level.
o One of the components connections is loose, or improperly tightened: Inspect each connection for traces of moisture, and
tighten all worm-drive clamps, and various connections in the circuit.
 The pump does not prime.
There is an air bubble in the pump. Tilt your case forward at a 30° angle, and start the pump; it should prime and you should see the
fluid circulating in the loop. Then immediately stop the system, and top off the reservoir.
9. D RAINING THE SYSTEM
You will need to disconnect a line from one of the lowermost components. The easiest way is usually to dismount the CPU from the
motherboard, then break one of its lines open. You need to procure a bucket large enough to receive approximately 1/2 liter of fluid, and place
the bucket underneath the connection that you intend to “break”.
Adding a drain line is also a simple way to facilitate draining if you perform frequent maintenance on your system. A drain line is typically
composed of a simple T connection, usually placed at the lowest point of the system, and some length of tubing terminated by a plug.
“T’s” can
be procured at any hardware store; the following Swiftech parts can be used as termination plugs:
1/2" RFP-AL
Black anodized
aluminum body
1/2" RFP-CPB
High polish chrome
plated brass body
10. P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE
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Every 6 months: dust off the radiator fins and fan. You can use a can of compressed air for example, available in most
electronic supply stores. If you live in a very dusty area, you should perform this task at closer intervals. It is essential to
maintain the optimum performance of your cooling system.
 Inspect the liquid level inside the reservoir, and refill if necessary (no refills are normally necessary for 18 months of
continuous usage). Evaporation in this closed circuit is extremely limited, but still present due to some porosity in the vinyl
lines.
11. O PTIONAL C OMPONENTS
Please visit our web site at www.swiftech.com on a regular basis, as we continuously release new products that could enhance the use of your
H20-220 EDGE Ultima liquid cooling kit!
Thank you for trusting Swiftech® for your computer-cooling needs!