ekwb EK-XRES SPC Series Manual

Revision 1.0. Released on 6th of May, 2016.
Installation and mounting manual for EK-XRES 100 SPC MX
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.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1. Please carefully read the manual before beginning with the installation process!
2. The EK-HFB and EK-ACF type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o-ring gaskets.
3. The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system. EKWB recommends any of the EK-Ekoolants for worry-free usage.
STEP 1: ASSEMBLING EK-XRES SPC Series pump-reservoir combo unit (already done by EK)
1. Install the EK-SPC Series pump on to the pump main motor housing.
Make sure you re-use the original O-ring gasket! Reseat the gasket
if needed.
You can rotate the XRES SPC in and use it in any direction (90° step
turns).
2. Secure the XRES SPC using enclosed custom M4-M4 SPC Screw using
enclosed 2mm Allen key. Do not over tighten the screws as excessive
force may strip the threading or Allen key seat.
STEP 2: INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY
STEP 3: Using Anticyclone or PE Foam
The assembly can be mounted on any flat surface inside your computer chassis. One
must drill four (4) 4.2mm holes using powerdrill 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 enclosed M4×4mm screws to secure the pump to
the chassis.
EK-XRES SPC series pump top / reservoir comes preinstalled with EK-XRES SPC
Anticyclone by default. In case your system suffers from excessive vortex issues, air
bleeding problems or if the pump is sucking in air you may replace the anticyclone
with the enclosed polyether foam. There are two ways to use the polyether anti-
vortex foam:
Default
configuration
PE foam –use whole
PE foam –trim to fit
recess
This is the default
configuration of EK-XRES
SPC Series reservoir.
Use the foam as a whole to
replace EK-XRES SPC –
Anticyclone.
Trim the foam to size to fit
into the desired inlet recess
on the EK-XRES SPC series
main body.
STEP 4: ATTACHING THE FITTINGS
EK-XRES 100 SPC MX series reservoir pump combo featured 2 (two) G1/4 threaded opening on the main body of which are inlet and outlet (clearly marked with ‘OUT’). EKWB
recommends using EK-ACF fittings with the EK-XRES SPC series reservoir pump combo units. If you use barbed fittings, please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute to
secure tubing.
It is mandatory to use the correct INLET and OUTLET ports:
1. The OUTLET port (pressure port) is clearly marked with label ‘OUT’ engraved on the pump
top housing.
2. The INLET port(s) (suction port) is clearly marked with ‘IN’ on the EK-XRES SPC front face
plane.
3. Make sure not to use fittings or barbs with G1/4 thread longer than 6 mm! All
EK-ACF and
EK-HFB fittings are compatible! We advise appropriate allen key for proper installation.
This water pump & EK-XRES SPC reservoir combo can be used
in vertical mounting configuration (position) only!
Mounting
the pump upside down may result in pump running dry and
eventually lead to premature failure of the pump!
EK-ACF Fitting
Caution:
Mounting holes pattern.
Not in 1:1 scale!
Vibration
damper
Screw M4x4 DIN7984
M4 Washer
EK-XRES 100 SPC MX
(pump main motor
housing)
Original SPC sealing
gasket (OR)
SPC pump body with
motor
M4-M4 SPC Screw
Vibration damper
M4 PVC Washer
Screw M4x4 DIN7984

Revision 1.0. Released on 6th of May, 2016.
STEP 3a (optional): INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY USING CUSTOM HOLDER (EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm FAN)
If you have an option to mount the assembly on 120mm fan or 120mm FAN mounting holes, EKWB recommends simple and elegant solution - EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm
FAN)
.
REQUIRED TOOLS: Allen key 2,5mm (enclosed)
EK-XRES 100 SPC MX assembly
Screw for mounting the Spider Holder on the
120mm FAN mounting holes:
Option 1: use self-tapping screws normally
supplied with fan to screw the holder directly on
the fan
Option 2: use 30mm long screw supplied with
radiator delivery to screw the holder on the
radiator through the 120mm fan.
Option 3: use 5mm long screw normally supplied
with radiator delivery to screw the holder directly
on the radiator
Option 4: use M4 ×  screw with M4 uts ad
washers (supplied with the Spider Holder
delivery) and mount the holder on the 120mm
FAN mounting holes on the chassis.
M4 × 4 DIN4 screw + M4 PVC washer
120mm FAN