Preventive Steps - Fluid Gaming A120 User Manual

Upon cleaning is it necessary to flush the water blocks in water and rinse them
with distilled water. After rinsing we recommend soaking the water blocks in
paper towels until completely dry. It is nearly impossible to avoid the natu-
rally occurring aluminum tarnishing (oxidation) as the oxidation will reoccur the
moment the aluminum is cleaned of the all oxides.
2. Metal polishing: EK recommends the use of automotive soft, non-abra-
sive metal polish cremes. After you finish using other cleaning methods, give
the nickel plating a good polish with a non-abrasive metal or chrome polish.
Apply a small amount of polish to a cloth or to the surface of the nickel. Wipe
the entire surface of the nickel with the polish, using small circular motions,
until it looks shiny and clean. Use another clean cloth to remove the remains
of the polishing paste from the surface. Always rinse with distilled water after
you are done with polishing.
3. Cleaning acrylic (plexi) glass tops:
Acrylic will fail prematurely if subjected to even small amounts of
alcohol, acetone or other aggressive chemicals.
Please do not use anything but warm, soapy water and a toothbrush to clean
the acrylic (plexi) glass water block tops and reservoir tubes. Using aggres-
sive chemicals will surely void your warranty!
Algae- or dirt deposits may be rubbed out using soft cloth in com-
bination with warm, soapy water. Rinse with distilled water after
cleaning.
4. Cleaning POM (acetal) tops: POM (polyoxymethylene) or Acetal can
withstand chemicals such as alcohol or acetone but EK recommend to use
these very sparingly as the drying chemicals will surely leave some residue.
Usually the POM can be cleaned easily just be the use of soft cloth and
warm, soapy water - without the use of any chemicals. Rinse with distilled
water after cleaning.
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PREVENTIVE STEPS

1. Using corrosion inhibiting coolant (such as EK-CryoFuel or other
market proven coolant) is highly recommended for any water cooling loops.
Since EK-CryoFuel is also a surfactant is will prevent algae growth and dirt
deposition on all wettered surface.
2. Refrain from using Copper Sulphate based additives in your loop in order
to prevent tarnishing on your water cooling gear internals!
3. Never use anything other than aluminum liquid cooling components
with this kit! Galvanic corrosion can be prevented by following this simple
guideline.