ekwb EK-SBAY DDC Series Guide

Released on 24th of March, 2014
Installation and mounting manual for EK-SBAY DDC (incl. pump) Reservoir
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
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. The use of an algaecide and corrosion inhibitors is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
STEP 2: PREPARING THE PUMP
Sample picture of EK-SBAY DDC without installed pump.
In case the pump was removed / uninstalled.
Take your Laing DDC pump. Unscrew the screws that connects stock top
(usually you will need a Torx T20 head screwdriver) at the bottom and put
the top away as you don’t need it any more. Keep it for warranty reason if
pump stops working.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE EK-SBAY DDC
In case the pump was removed / uninstalled, take the motor with impeller of your Laing DDC pump. Place it according to the picture. Do not forget to
place back the stock O-ring into the pumps channel. Use enclosed Allen key to secure the pump with four (4) M4×25 screws.
STEP 4: INSERTING THE RESERVOIR TO YOUR COMPUTER CHASSIS
This reservoir occupies one (1) 5.25" drive bay expansion slot in your computer chassis. Free one slot in case they are alrea dy occupied with other
computer components such as optical or hard disk drives. Place the reservoir in your 5.25" drive bay out with the front plate facing outwards.
After completing STEP 6 in this manual, secure the reservoir to the drive bay cage using the enclosed four (4) M3x4 DIN 7985 screws with Philips
head screwdriver.
Laing DDC factory top
Impeller
Laing DDC stock O-ring
Laing DDC motor with
factory housing
M3x4 DIN 7985 screw
Before installing the pump to the reservoir make sure
to place cables through specified hole like shown on
figure below.
Use M4×25 DIN 7984
screws to mount the pump.
Stock O-ring.

Released on 24th of March, 2014
STEP 5: CONNECTING YOUR RESERVOIR
It is mandatory to use the correct INLET and OUTLET port. As an inlet and outlet port you have to use exactly those ports that are shown in
the figure below. EK recommends using EK-CSQ compression fittings for best water cooling experience.
STEP 6: FILLING THE RESERVOIR
1. It is mandatory to initially fill the pump through G
1/4 port like shown on figure below, with enclosed
50ml cup of cooling liquid or any other appropriate
coolant. By doing this you flood the impeller of the
pump which enables pump to pumps liquid through
your cooling system. If this step is not done
correctly your pump will not be able to pump
liquid through your system. You will need to
repeat this step in order to complete this
installation properly.
2. Close the port with enclosed G1/4 plug.
3. Fill the reservoir fully through G3/8 threaded fill port (marked with arrow) and make sure liquid
is not spilled over your computer or any electrical devices nearby. Run your pump shortly ,
and when the water level reaches dashed line (see figure below) stop the pump. Fill
the reservoir fully through G3/8 threaded fill port and run the pump shortly. Repeat
this procedure until your system is fully filled. Lowest and highest recommendable
operating water levels are indicated on the reservoir's front panel ( MIN , MAX ). Once done with
the filling process please close your EK-SBAY DDC reservoir with G3/8 plug and tighten is using
enclosed Allen key. Do not use excessive force.
4. Secure the bay reservoir with M3x4 DIN 7985 screws mentioned in STEP 4.
STEP 7: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: Once the installation is completed, it is a recommended practice to test the cooling circuit for leaks prior to powering up the computer. We recommend a 24 hour leak test prior to powering
up the computer. Do not test the water block using tap water pressure. This will rupture the top of the housing and render the block unusable (and will void your warranty).While all efforts have been made to provide the
most comprehensive tutorial possible, EK Water Blocks assumes no liability expressed or implied for any consequential damage(s) occurring to your equipment as a result of using EK Water Blocks cooling products, either
due to errors or omissions on our part in the above instructions, or due to failure or defect in the EK Water Blocks cooling products.
WARRANTY: Our products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months beginning from the date of delivery to the final user. During this period, products will be repaired or have
parts replaced at our discretion provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from whom it was purchased; (II) the product has been purchased by an end user and has not used for commercial purposes; (III) the
product has not been misused, handled carelessly, or used in a manner other than in accordance with the instructions provided describing its installation and proper use. 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.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Philips and Torx T20 head screwdriver
OUTLET G1/4
threaded port
INLET G1/4
threaded port
EK-CSQ
compression fittings
EK G1/4 threaded plug with slot
for 5mm LED diode (enclosed).
During filling your tubes
and other water cooling
components water level
must not fall under dashed
line as shown on figure.
G 3/8 threaded fill port
During this procedure G 3/8
threaded fill port must be
opened.
!!! During this procedure G 1/4
threaded fill port must be sealed !!!