ekwb EK-Classic Pump Reservoir 160 SPC PWM D-RGB Guide

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING MANUAL
2nd Revision, June 24th 2020
EK-Classic Pump Reservoir
160/260 SPC PWM D-RGB
PUMP-RESERVOIR COMBO

This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please
consult with a qualified technician since improper installation
may result in damage to the equipment. EK 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 website at www.ekwb.com
for updates. Before the installation of this product, please read
important notice, disclosure, and warranty conditions printed on the
back of the box.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process.
EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them
firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured with the rubber
O-ring gaskets.
The use of quality market-proven corrosion-inhibiting coolants
is always strongly advised for any liquid cooling system. For
best results, EK recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel Coolants.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY USING THE ENCLOSED BRACKET (Bracket - XRES Classic Spider) 4
OPTION 1 4
INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY 5
OPTION 2 5
ATTACHING THE FITTINGS 6
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 7
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 8
SOCIAL MEDIA 8

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INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY USING THE ENCLOSED
BRACKET (Bracket - XRES Classic Spider)
OPTION 1
If you have the option to mount the assembly on a 120mm fan or
120mm fan mounting holes, EK recommends the enclosed spider
mount - Bracket – XRES Classic Spider.
STEP 1
Use the enclosed M4 x 4mm screws to attach two brackets together,
as shown in the picture.
STEP 2
For mounting the Bracket – XRES Classic Spider to the 120mm fan
mounting holes, you can use the following:
1. self-tapping screws that are usually supplied with fans to screw
the holder directly to the fan;
2. 30mm long screws that are supplied with radiators to screw the
holder to the radiator through a 120mm fan;
3. 5mm long screws, usually supplied with radiators to screw the
holder directly to the radiator;
4. M4 × 6mm screws with M4 nuts and washers that are supplied with
the Spider Holder to mount the holder to 120mm fan mounting
holes on the chassis.
EK-Classic Pump Reservoir 160
SPC PWM D-RGB assembly
M4 × 4mm
DIN7984 screw
M4 PVC washer
Spider Holder
120 mm FAN
Bracket – XRES Classic Spider
assembly M4 × 4mm screw
STEP 1
STEP 2

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OPTION 2
The assembly can be mounted on any flat surface inside your
computer chassis. You should drill four (4) 4.2mm holes using a
power drill in a 50x50mm square pattern.
Please follow these steps:
1. Screw on Vibration Dampers on Custom SPC Screws;
2. Drill four (4) 4.2mm holes into the chassis;
3. Use the enclosed M4×4mm screws to secure the pump to the chassis.
INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY
50mm
50mm
Φ 4,20
Vibration damper
Screw M4x4 DIN7984

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EK-Classic Pump Reservoir 160/260 SPC PWM D-RGB series combo
units feature two (2) G1/4 threaded openings on the main body - the
INLET and OUTLET, with the first marked ‘IN’ and the latter marked
‘OUT.’ EK recommends using EK-ACF fittings with the EK-XRES SPC
series reservoir-pump combo units. If you go for barbed fittings, please
use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute to secure the tubing.
It is mandatory to use the correct INLET and OUTLET ports!
1. The OUTLET (pressure) port has ‘OUT’ engraved on the pump-
top housing.
2. The INLET (suction) ports are marked ‘IN’ on the EK-XRES SPC
front face plane.
3. Make sure not to use fittings or barbs longer than 6mm with G1/4
threads! All EK fittings are compatible. We advise you to use the
appropriate Allen key for installation.
This water pump and EK-XRES SPC reservoir combo can be used
in vertical mounting configuration (position) only! Mounting
the pump upside-down may result in the pump running dry and
eventually lead to its premature failure!
ATTACHING THE FITTINGS
Vertical mounting configuration
EK Fitting

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CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP
D-RGB LED Connector
STEP 1
Plug the 3-pin D-RGB connector from your GPU Water Block into a
D-RGB header on your motherboard or controller. The LED Strip will
only work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Data,
Empty, Ground.
Incorrect installation or incorrect choice of a header may
result in damage to the LED Strip or the header itself.
STEP 1
D-RGB Header
RGB Header

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