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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 English Edition Visit our website (www.zalman.co.kr) and watch the RESERATOR 1 installation video to facilitate the installation process. ※ Please read this manual thoroughly before installation. ※ The specifications of this product and its components may change without prior notice to improve the performance thereof.
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7. Use of a multiple-outlet power strip is recommended, for you can connect or disconnect power to the PC and the Reserator 1’s pump simultaneously. When in Use 1. Always turn on the water pump first before using the system.
9. Exploded View Zalman Noise Prevention System 1. Features Reserator 1 is designed with an optimal heat dissipation area based on Zalman Tech’s HCET (High Capacity Extrusion Technique) and high efficiency cooling technology. As a result, this product achieves excellent cooling performance even with natural convection, making it the world’s first fanless, noiseless water-...
1.2 CPU Water Block(ZM-WB2 Gold) The system includes Zalman’s new CPU cooling component, ZM-WB2 Gold, which performs superbly and installs easily. 1.3 Flow Indicator This component is connected in-line with the circulation tube to check the circulation of the coolant.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 3. Installation View CPU Water Block (ZM-WB2 Gold) Universal Fitting GPU Water Block Reserator (ZM-GWB, Option) Silicone Tube Flow Indicator www.zalman.co.kr www.zalmanusa.com 5...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 4. Components 4.1 Reserator 1 Main Assembly 1SET 4.3 Flow Indicator 1EA 4.4 Universal Fitting 2EA 4.5 Silicone Tube 1SET Silicone Tube 1SET 4. 2 CPU Water Block Clamp 4EA (ZM-WB2 Gold) 1SET 4.6 Spare parts...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 Options GPU Water Block ● ● Water block for cooling the GPU on a graphics card. This product is sold separately and available in two versions for compatibility with ATI Radeon and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.
RESERATOR 1 5. Installation 5.1 Determine the Placement of the Reserator 1 The reserator’s placement should be determined with regard to the connected PC. Place it upright next to or slightly above the PC. Note that if the Reserator is placed lower than the PC, the silicone tube’s internal air pressure may prevent proper initial operation.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 5.3 Connect the CPU Water Block with the Universal Fitting Slot Hole CPU Water Block (ZM-WB2 Gold) Fitting Cap Universal Fitting Use the silicone tubes to connect the CPU water block with the universal fitting. Be careful with the tubes so that they are not twisted and not too long to interfere with other components.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 5.4 Fasten the Universal Fitting Universal Fitting Fitting Nut Fitting Cap If the universal fitting is to be fastened on the PCI slot hole in the back of the case, separate the fitting cap and the fitting nut from the universal fitting.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 5.5 Connect the Reserator with the Universal Fitting IN Compression Fitting Universal Fitting Fitting Cap OUT Compression Fitting Flow Indicator IN Compression Fitting OUT Compression Fitting Using silicone tubes, connect the IN / OUT compressing fittings, the flow indicator, and the universal fitting as shown above.
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1) Take off the Reserator’s cover. 2) Fill the Reserator to 80~90% of its height. Distilled water is recommended, but tap water can be used instead. Reserator 1’s maximum capacity is 2.5 liters. When adding the coolant, make sure that no contaminant is introduced. www.zalman.co.kr...
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To prevent galvanic corrosion, special coolants such as antifreeze are sometimes used. (Zalman’s ZM-WB2 Gold is gold-plated, so galvanic corrosion does not occur.) 5.8 Leakage Inspection and Test Run 1) Turn off the PC’s power completely before starting...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 6. Installing the External Water Pump If the integrated water pump is broken or you need a water pump of higher capacity, you can install an external water pump as shown below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 Water Pump 5) Take out the power cable - pull the Compression Fitting water pump power cable out through Sealing Bolt A the cable hole. 6)Remove the cable fitting - take the cable fitting out of the hole as shown by using a screwdriver or an awl.
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2) Check that the chosen water pump’s holes are compatible with the provided silicone tube. 3) Zalman Tech is not responsible for performance degradation or malfunction of a system that arises from using an external water pump.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 7. Separate the Reserator and Water Block When moving this product to another location, or replacing the coolant or the water block, separate the Reserator and the water block from the silicone tubes as shown below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 5) Move the Reserator or change the coolant inside. 7.2 Replacing the CPU Water Block Hand Screw 1) Turn off the PC’s power. 2) Separate the CPU water block from the mainboard.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 3) To let the residual coolant flow back to the Reserator, place the CPU water block higher than the coolant level of the Reserator. 4) Fasten the Clamp on the entrance and the exit tubes of the CPU water block.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 8. FAQ 8.1 When the Coolant isn’t Circulating (1) Check that the water pump is connected to the power. (2) Verify that the pump is properly functioning. Remove the Reserator’s sink cover and look inside to see if there is movement in the coolant.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 9. Exploded View Sink Cover Sink Body Compression Fitting Pump Fixing Bolt Water Block Sealing Bolt A Cover Pump Fixing Plate Compression Fitting Water Block Water Pump Base Cable Fitting Compression...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RESERATOR 1 Zalman Noise Prevention System When building a noiseless computer, use Zalman’s Noiseless Power Supply, Northbridge Cooler, Case Fan, Video Card Cooler, and HDD Cooler to achieve stable performance and maintain a noiseless environment.
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