EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080 User manual

USER GUIDE
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EK-Quantum
Vector FTW3 RTX 3070 Ti Backplate

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 www.ekwb.com
for updates.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Please carefully read the manual thoroughly before beginning
with the installation process!
Please remove your graphics card from the computer to
assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any
possible damages to your GPU and/or graphics card circuit
board (PCB).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 5
REQUIRED TOOLS 5
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 6
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD 6
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 6
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 7
TESTING THE LOOP 8
WARRANTY 8
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 9
SOCIAL MEDIA 9

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BOX CONTENTS
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (8 pcs) Nickel
EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3070 Ti Backplate
M2.5x8 AX1 Screw (8 pcs) Black
Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm - (120x24mm) (2 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm
Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm - (120x24mm) (1 pcs)
8 mm8 mm
Mounting mechanism - You may not need all
the screws, mounting mechanism is universal!

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BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS
302.6 mm
133.8 mm
125.7 mm
5.2 mm
3.6 mm
Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors
REQUIRED TOOLS

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INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE
STEP 1
PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
First complete the installation of your EK-Quantum Vector FTW3
RTX 3070 Ti water block according to its installation manual.
If water block is already installed, remove the six (6) AX1 screws and
their PVC washers(marked on the picture).
STEP 2
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
Your backplate is supplied with thermal pads that needs to be cut
into smaller pieces in order to cover all VRM components. EK made
sure to provide customers with more than adequate quantity of
thermal pads to complete this step.
PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH
SIDES OF THETHERMAL PADS PRIOR TOINSTALLATION!
Replacement thermal pads:
2x Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996787
1x Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 1
120 mm
24 mm
1.5 mm
Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm
Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
STEP 2

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STEP 3
Once cut to size thermal pads should be applied to the backplate as
shown in the image.
STEP 3
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm
STEP 4
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE
Place the backplate on to the PCB aligning all of the holes. Position
an M2.5 x 8 AX1 screw in each of the six (6) mounting holed marked
below and then tighten them evenly using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Do not use excessive force!
For this Step, you will need:
STEP 4
M2.5 x 8 AX1
Screw (6 pcs)
8 mm
M2.5 x 8 AX1 Screw
Phillips Head
Screwdriver

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TESTING THE LOOP
To ensure the installation of EK components was successful, we
recommend you perform a 24-hour leak test.
When your loop is complete and filled with coolant, connect the
pump to a PSU outside your system. Do not connect power to any
of the other components. Turn on the PSU and let the pump run
continuously. Inspect all parts of the loop, and in case the coolant
leaks, fix the issue and repeat the testing process.
To prevent possible damage, please ensure that all hardware is dry
before the system is powered on.
WARRANTY
Our products are warranted against defects of materials and quality for
a period of 24 months, starting with the date of delivery to the end-user.
During this period, products will be repaired or have parts replaced at
our discretion, provided that 1) the product is returned to the agent from
whom it was purchased; 2) the product has been purchased by the end-
user and has not been used for commercial purposes; 3) the product has
not been misused, handled carelessly, or used in a manner other than the
way described in the instructions manual. This warranty does not confer
rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any
claims for consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered as an
extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
This warranty is voided if the product comes in contact with aggressive
UV additives or other improper liquids. EK water blocks are sealed with a
warranty-voiding circular label, proving the water block has withstood a
pressure leak test. Removing the label will void the leak-free guarantee,
but not the guarantee on the product itself. Any other RMA issues can
be reported to EK Customer Support at www.ekwb.com/support for
further analysis.

In case you need assistance, please contact:
https://www.ekwb.com/customer-support/
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