MAINGEAR F131 Operating manual

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F131 System
Maintenance Guide

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Table of Contents
Page
Preparation………………………………………………………………………………3
Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………………….8
Draining…………………………………………………………………………………….9
Filling……………………………………………………………………………………….10
Re-Assembly…………………………………..…………………………………….....11
Support…………………………………………………………………………………...12

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Preparation
Gather all tools necessary for your procedure from the list below.
APEX OPEN LOOP SYSTEMS:
1. Screwdriver
2. Coolant
3. Squeeze Bottle
4. Drain Tube
5. Polymer Wedge
6. Bucket
7. Towels (In case of emergency!)
8. Compressed Air Can
CLOSED LOOP/AIR COOLED SYSTEMS:
1. Screwdriver
2. Polymer Wedge
3. Compressed Air Can
PAINTED CHASSIS
1. Detailing Cleaning Spray
2. Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Our website contains the following tools in a kit able to be
purchased.
1x Bottle of MAINGEAR Coolant 1x Microfiber Cloth
1x Squeeze Bottle 1x Compressed Air Can
1x Detailing Cleaning Spray 1x Polymer Wedge
1x Fan Filter Cleaning Brush

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Preparation
1. Power off your system, unplug every connection, and place
your system in an area easily accessible from all angles.
2. Start off by removing the front glass by removing the four
thumb screws shown below. Place the glass back inside the
box in between the foam inserts (or safe place on a
soft/protected surface.) ………………………………………………….. Ref. 1
3. Remove the back panel by unscrewing the eight screws
indicated below. Place the back panel inside the box and
separate it from the glass panel by using the foam inserts
(or on another soft/protected surface…………………………... Ref. 2
Reference 1 Reference 2

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Preparation
4. Remove the top grill by gently pulling up on it. The clips
should release relatively easy. Place the grill inside the box
separated by the foam inserts (or on another soft/protected
surface.) …………………………………………………………………………….. Ref 3
5. On the front side of the case, the top right 2 screws need to
be undone. The two screws on the backside of the case
which was previously blocked by the back panel need to be
removed as well. …….......................................................... Ref 4
6. On the top left side of the case four screws need to be
removed: the back two screws and the outer screw on the
front and back side of the case.
It is important that these screws need to be left in to create a
pivot point: The inner screw on both faces of the case… Ref 5
Reference 4

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Preparation
Reference 5
7. Facing the front of the chassis, you may now lift the right
side of the top grill and insert your place holder to prop up
the top panel. Turn the power switch into the off position “o”
and press the power button to drain any residual power
remaining in the system. (Location of the PSU switch may
vary) …………………………………………………………………………………….. Ref 6

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Preparation
Reference 6
The preparation process is now complete. Most of the
maintenance that needs to be done can now be completed in
your current system’s state. Please skip to a page down
below to continue with your process:
Cleaning…………………………………………………………………………………….….…….8
Draining……………………………………………………………………………………..….…….9
Filling………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
IF AT ANY POINT IN TIME LIQUID MAKES CONTACT WITH
THE SYSTEM, ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO DRY FOR ATLEAST A
DAY.

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Cleaning
General Cleaning
•Using a can of compressed air, you may blow out the system
thoroughly until most dust and other particles are removed
from your system. When directing air to any fan, please
ensure to hold the fan so it does not spin with the air current,
as allowing the fan to spin during this procedure may
damage the fan bearings and will make it significantly harder
to clean the fan.
•A dry microfiber cloth may be used to wipe away and excess
dust carefully. Be sure not to get too close to any
motherboard components while wiping down the system.
Painted Chassis
•Complete the steps listed above in the “General Cleaning”
section
•Using a detailing cleaner spray, apply it to a section of the
chassis and apply some pressure while wiping it down. If
your chassis has interior paint as well, you may wipe the
inside of the system while remaining careful to stray away
from the motherboard and its components.
•Wipe down the system with a dry section of the microfiber
cloth. Ensure that every part that had detailer applied was
wiped back over with a dry cloth.

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Draining
Draining an APEX open loop system
•Set down a bucket to catch all fluid removed from the loop.
•Remove the rubber cover on the fitting at the bottom of the
APEX block. Attach a drain tube to the fitting and guide it to
the bucket to catch the liquid that will be drained. …….. Ref 7
•The right fitting on the top of the APEX block is an air
exhaust button. When pressed down, it will allow the liquid to
be pushed down and drained through the bottom into the
bucket. ………………………………………………………………………………. Ref 8
Reference 7 Reference 8

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Filling
Filling an APEX open loop system
•Remove the right fitting on the top of the APEX block. ...Ref 8
•Pour coolant into a squeeze bottle
•Insert nozzle of squeeze bottle into the opening where the
fitting was removed from and gently squeeze the bottle to
refill the loop. Ensure not to apply too much pressure as
splash back is possible
•Fill the loop and leave about a quarter of an inch and replace
the fitting that was removed, ensuring it is hand tightened
fully.
REMEMBER THAT IF ANY LIQUID MAKES CONTACT WITH ANY
COMPONENT TO ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO DRY FOR ATLEAST A
DAY BEFORE POWERING IT BACK ON.

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Re-Assembly
Reference the diagrams above for clarification
•Ensure that every fitting is back in its original location,
tightened fully. (APEX only)
•Flip the PSU Button back to its ON position “I”
•Remove the space holder and reseat the top panel to its
original orientation.
•Replace all 8 screws that were removed for the top panel to
allow it to pivot.
•Reseat the top grill back onto the chassis by lining up the
pegs with its corresponding clips and push down, all 6 pegs
should click back into position.
•Set the back panel onto the chassis and replace all 8 screws.
•Carefully reseat the front panel and hand tighten all 4
thumbscrews to secure the glass back onto the chassis.
•Reconnect your system and continue enjoying your
MAINGEAR system!

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Support
To get support from MAINGEAR experts use the resources listed
below:
Hours of Operation
Mon –Fri: 10:00 AM –7:00 PM EST
SAT: 10:00 AM –1:00 PM EST
Phone Number: 1-888-624-6432
Email: [e-mail]