swiftech MCW5000-PX Installation Manual

Parts
MCW5000-PX™ assembly
Tube inserts
Tube removal tool
This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage
to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The
following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site at
1. Before you install the MCW5000-PX™ water-block:
a. Prepare two pieces of tubing of sufficient length to connect to
the rest of your circuit. The cuts must be square as shown in figure
1 or leaks may occur:
Square cut
c. Spread a little bit of grease or soap (Vaseline,
dishwashing liquid, etc..) around the tubing. It helps
pushing the tubes in, particularly with Clearflex
tubing, which features a very "sticky" surface.
2.

Preparing your Motherboard

a. Remove the existing heat sink
b. Carefully clean the CPU.
c.
Lightly coat the CPU with the provided thermal compound. Only a paper-thin coat is necessary. It should be applied using
preferably a razor blade, or a credit card, held between thumb and index at a 45-degree angle.
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d. Fully insert both tubes into the fittings. The tip of the plastic tube inserts should
be flush with the inlet and outlet openings, as shown in figure 4 above. Inserting the
tubes requires a firm push, accompanied by a twisting motion.
Standoff
Fiber washer
and Hex lock-nut
on back side of
the MB
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b. Install the provided plastic tube inserts at each end of the tubes,
as shown in figure 2: these inserts are absolutely imperative when
using any kind of soft tubing, such as vynil, ClearFlex, Taigon, etc...
Figure 4
Install standoff in each one of the four holes surrounding the
socket. Keep the standoff centered over the MB holes, and
secure with fiber washer and locknuts on backside of the MB.
Maximum torque not to exceed 16 in lb
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