ekwb EK-FC295 GTX Installation And Mounting Manual

Installation and mounting manuals for EK-FC295 GTX water block:

This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may
result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks 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
updates.
The barb hose fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them in; otherwise
the high flow fittings might break. These fittings do not need to be tightened with much
force because the liquid seal is made using o-rings.
Fitting with o-ring
Spacer
O-ring
Picture 1: Sample picture of fitting installation (note: inlet
is always on top, outlet is on opposite site!)
Step 1. Remove the graphic card from computer.
Step 2. Carefully detach the original heat sink after removing all fasteners securing it to the board and
bracket. Wipe off the remains of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are
completely clean. Pictures from 3 to 9.
Remove these
screws on both
sides. (6 screws)
Picture 3: Disassembling the top
Remove the
metal cover of
the graphic card.
Proceed to
picture 5.
Plug
Picture 2: Any hole on top can be used as an inlet hole,
and any hole on bottom can be used as an outlet hole.
Picture 4: Remove screws as shown on photo
Picture 5: Remove all 13 screws (on each side of card) as shown on picture
Use one of top
holes as an inlet!
Unscrew all 6 screws.
You will have to reinstall
the plate and screw them
back when the block will
be mounted.
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Use one of
bottom holes
as an outlet!