ekwb EK-FC285 GTX Classified Manual

Alldisclosures,noticesandwarrantyconditionsarebeingwrittenonthebackofthebox. Releasedon27thofOctober,2009.
Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC285 GTX Classified 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 www.ekwaterblocks.com for updates.
Before installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
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.
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STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER. Remove all encircled screws. All heat sink
assembly screws should be removed. There are 12 screws on the back of the
graphic card.
2. CLEANING THE PCB. Carefully detach the original heat sink after removing
all fasteners securing it to the board and bracket. Wipe off the remains (by
using non–abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo) of the original
thermal compound until the components and circuit board are completely
clean. EKWB does not recommend using any liquids for removing paste.
3. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND
Apply thermal compound: lightly coat the GPU with for example Arctic Cooling
MX2 ™ or MX3 ™ thermal compound. Follow this link:
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/images/install_mx2_retail.pdf for
detailed instructions. EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form
for best performance (see sample picture).
4. CUTTING THERMAL PADS. Your block comes with thermal pads, which have
to be placed on chips (PLEASE REMOVE FOIL ON BOTH SIDES OF THERMAL
PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. WARNING: DIMENSION BELLOW ARE
SCALED.)
5. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB. Place thermal pads on chips so that
numbers on chips match size of thermal pads. Thermal pad number 2 will have
to be cut by user to match all small mosfet chips (EKWB made sure users have
more than enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make
block fully function). You can also use small drop of thermal grease on chips to
make thermal pads more adhesive.
6. PLACING STANDOFFS ON BLOCK. Standoffs are obligatory to make this
block fully functional. Please use small amount of thermal grease on standoffs
and glue them so they are concentric with mounting holes. Once they are
stuck to block be careful not to move them.
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Alldisclosures,noticesandwarrantyconditionsarebeingwrittenonthebackofthebox. Releasedon27thofOctober,2009.
7. PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. During this process please make sure
you align holes on PCB with holes on block. Also pay attention not to use too
much force by pressing block down to PCB. Chips are prone to cracking.
8. ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD. Please place back stock backplate
without retention backplate of the GPU. By using Philips screwdriver screw in
enclosed M2,5x8 screws. EKWB recommends start screwing the screws around
the GPU core and continue outwards.
STEP 3: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
Temporarily r emove the water blocks to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components. Note the pattern of contact on a piece of
paper. Then repeat steps 5 and 8 to reattach the block applying more or less pressure to the areas where you have found it necessary.
STEP 4: POSITIONING FITTINGS
Please use spacer on copper base (see sample picture). Screw in the fittings and plugs (please use spacers only on copper base), attach the liquid cooling tubes
and connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit. EKWB recommends using high flow fittings with the EK-FC 285 series water blocks. To ensure that the
tubes are securely attached to the barb/fittings, please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute. The use of an algaecide is always recommended for any
liquid cooling system.
You can use any hole as an inlet/outlet hole.
STEP 5: INSERTING CARD IN YOUR PC CASE
Carefully lift your card with installed block and insert it in your PC case. Bear in mind that your card suddenly withstands extra weight thus again be very careful
not to bend it or cause any other unneeded moves that might damage your card or block during installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors philips scredriver 10 x screws M2,5x8 DIN7985
Fittings
Gasket/O‐ring
Spacer
Plug
Use10screwsM2,5x8.