ZALMAN RESERATOR1 V2 Quick start guide

RESERATOR 1 V2
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1. Make sure that the power source’s output oltage and frequency are compatible with
the power input requirements of the water pump before installing(Input oltage and
frequency of the water pump are shown on the box and sink co er).
2. Do not place in dusty or humid conditions, under direct sunlight, or near a heat source
such as a room heater.
3. Do not drop or subject to excessi e force.
4. CPU socket compatibility must be checked.
5. Familiarize yourself with this manual.
6. Do not mix any contaminant with the coolant when filling, for it may cause product failure.
7. Check for leaks on water block before the installation.
Installation Notes
1. Use a power strip with a power switch, and connect both PC and Reserator 1 V2 to
the power strip to allow simultaneous power ON/OFF switching.
2. Always turn on the water pump first before using the system.
3. If the coolant isn’t circulating or the pump is making a strange noise, turn the PC OFF
immediately.
4. Do not place any objects on the product.
5. Install on a flat surface with no ibration or slant, and do not tilt or lay horizontally.
6. Use distilled water for coolant, regularly check the amount of coolant, and replenish
as needed.
7. If a leak is found, turn off the system immediately and examine the problem before
using the system again.
8. If the system will not be used for an extended period of time, turn the Water Pump OFF.
9. When mo ing the system, separate the reserator from the PC case before mo ing.
10. Do not let any air bubbles form in the Water Block and tubes during operation.
11. Always check that the water pump is functioning properly.
Operational Notes
Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes,
including but not limited to, improper use, problems with electrical power, accident,
neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing.
isclaimer
Installation and Operational Notes

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The Reserator 1 V2 incorporates Zalman’s HCET(High Capacity Extrusion Technique)
technology, high efficiency cooling technology, and optimal heat dissipation design for
exceptional cooling performance e en through natural con ection cooling .
The Reserator 1 V2 is a fanless water cooling system that unites the functions of a
reser oir, radiator, and water pump into one system for easy operation. It is anodized
and comes with a custom coolant to pre ent corrosion. The new CPU Water Block
(ZM-WB4 Gold), VGA Water Block(ZM-GWB3), and the optional Northbridge Water
Block(ZM-NWB1) and VGA RAM Water Block (ZM-RWB1) enable the setup of a
complete Water Cooling System with excellent performance.
Installation and Operational Notes
1. Features 3
2. Specifications 5
3. Installation O er iew 6
4. Standard Components & Optional Components 7
5. Installation Guide 9
6. Pump Replacement and External Water Pump Installation 14
7. Zalman Noise Pre ention System 17
Table of Contents
1. Features

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1. 1 Reserator (Reservoir + Radiator + Water Pump)
“Reserator” is a compound word deri ed from ‘Reser oir’ and
‘Radiator’ - it acts as a reser oir while radiating heat. This product
works well with natural con ection and integrates a water pump
inside for con enience.
1. 2 CPU Water Block (ZM-WB Gold)
The CPU Water Block incorporates a pure copper base for excellent
heat transfer, and has gold plating to pre ent corrosion. It supports
Pentium 4 Socket 775/478 CPU and AMD Socket 754/939/940 CPU,
and is designed to be light weight and easy to install.
1. 3 VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB3)
The VGA Water Block incorporates a light weight pure aluminum base
for high cooling performance, and is anodized and coated to pre ent
corrosion. It also incorporates re ol ing fittings that pro ide freedom in
direction when connecting them with the tubes, which further allows
simple installation.
1. Northbridge Water Block (ZM-NWB1, Optional)
This anodized, pure aluminum block is built for high performance cooling, and is
designed for compatibility with a wide ariety of northbridge chipsets.
1. 5 VGA RAM Water Block (ZM-RWB1, Optional)
This anodized, pure aluminum RAM Water Block is built for high
performance cooling, and is compatible with Geforce 7800/7900 and ATI
X1800/X1900 in need of VGA RAM cooling. It pro ides easy installation.
1. 6 Anti-Corrosion Coolant (ZM-G200)
This coolant contains a high quality anti-corrosion agent for arious
materials including copper, aluminum, and plastic, that pre ents
corrosion for long term operation.
1. 7 Flow Indicator
This component is connected in-line with the circulation tube for
checking the circulation of the coolant. When the coolant is acti ely
circulating, the cap inside the flow indicator shakes rapidly, pro iding
easy indication of the circulation status.
1. 8 Quick Coupling
The Fittings incorporate al es that pre ent leaks when disconnecting
the PVC Tubes allowing quick, con enient separation and reassembly of
the Reserator for transport and coolant replacement.

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2. 1 Reserator (Reservoir+Radiator+Water pump)
1) Dissipation Area : 1.274㎡
2) Weight : 6.5 kg
3) Dimensions : 150(L) x 150(W) x 592(H) mm
4) Material : Anodized Pure Aluminum
5) Max Coolant Capacity : 2.5ℓ
6) Integrated Water Pump : 5 W, Qmax 300 ℓ/h
(A type : 230V-50Hz, B type : 120V-60Hz, C type : 220V-60Hz, D type : 110V-60Hz)
7) Maximum Lift : 0.5 m
2. 2 CPU Water Block (ZM-WB Gold)
1) Weight : 135 g
2) Material : Polycarbonate Co er, Gold Plated Pure Copper Base
3) Dimensions : 63(L) x 63(W) x 16.5(H) mm
4) Compatibility : Intel Pentium 4 (Socket 775/478), AMD Sempron / AMD64 (Athlon
64/Athlon 64 FX/Opteron) (Socket 754/939/940)
2. 3 VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB3)
1) Weight : 100 g
2) Material : Anodized Pure Aluminum
3) Dimensions : 60.4(L) x 60.4(W) x 30(H) mm
4) Compatibility : Graphics cards with heatsink mounting holes
2. Northbridge Water Block (ZM-NWB1, Optional)
1) Weight : 48 g
2) Material : Anodized Pure Aluminum
3) Dimensions : 43(L) x 43(W) x 30(H) mm
2. 5 VGA RAM Water Block (ZM-RWB1, Optional)
1) Weight : 120 g
2) Material : Anodized Pure Aluminum
3) Dimensions : 19(L) x 122(W) x 12(H) mm
2. 6 Anti-Corrosion Coolant(ZM-G200)
1) Material : Propylene Glycol & Anti-Corrosion Agent
2) Volume : 500
mℓ
3) Freezing Point : -9 ℃
4) Exchange Cycle : 1 year
2. Specifications

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3. Installation Overview
Reserator
CPU Water
Block
(ZM-WB4
Gold)
VGA Water
Block
(ZM-GWB3)
I/O Bracket
Flow Indicator
Quick Coupling
Northbridge
Water Block
(ZM-NWB1,
Optional)

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4. Components
. 1 Reserator 1 Unit
. 2
CPU Water Block(ZM-WB Gold) 1SET
Please refer to the separately pro ided
manual for the ZM-WB4 Gold.
. 3 VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB3) 1SET
Please refer to the separately pro ided
manual for the ZM-GWB3.
. 5 Coolant (ZM-G200) 1EA
. 6 PVC Tube m
. 7 I/O Bracket 1EA
. 8 Quick Coupling Insert 2EA
. 9 Tube Clamp 2EA
. 10 Spare Parts
. Flow Indicator 1EA
Sealing Bolt 1EA Cable Fitting 1EA

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Optional Components
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Power Supply
By implementing heat-sensor circuitry that controls the
fan’s speed in relation to the temperature within the
power supply, noise is significantly reduced, making this
component suitable for noiseless systems.
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Northbridge Water Block (ZM-NWB1)
This anodized, pure aluminum block is built for high
performance cooling, and is designed for Motherboard
compatibility with a wide ariety of northbridge chipsets.
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VGA RAM Water Block (ZM-RWB1)
This VGA RAM Water Block is compatible with GeForce
7800/7900 and ATI X1800/X1900 in need of VGA RAM
cooling.
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Heatpipe HDD Cooler
This component cools the heat generated from the hard
disk dri e and reduces the ibration that is passed onto
the computer’s enclosure.
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PVC Tube
If the standard PVC tube is found to be short or you need
to use the tube on another system, additional tubes can
be purchased separately (12 x 8 mm).

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5. Installation Guide
5. 1 Check for Leaks
Before installing the product on a PC, check each Water Block and the Reserator for leaks.
5. 2 Determine the Placement of the Reserator
The Reserator’s placement should be
determined in relation to the position
of the PC. Place it upright next to or
slightly abo e the PC. Note that if the
Reserator is placed lower than the PC,
the PVC tube’s internal air pressure
may pre ent proper initial operation.
5. 3 Install the CPU Water Block (ZM-WB Gold)
1) Refer to the manual included with the ZM-WB4 Gold for installation instructions.
2) If physical interference occurs while installing the Water Block, stop the installation.
5. Install the VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB3)
1) Refer to the manual included with the ZM-GWB3 for installation instructions.
5. 5 Install the I/O Bracket
1) As shown in the diagram, install the I/O bracket on
a PCI slot on the computer case.
※ I/O Bracket should be installed at the lowest
possible slot.
((OO))((OO))
((XX))((XX))((XX))
I/O Bracket
PCI Slot
Intel Pentium 4
Socket 775 CPU
Intel Pentium 4
Socket 478 CPU
AMD Sempron/AMD 64
Socket 754/939/940 CPU

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5. 6 Connect the CPU Water Block
and the VGA Water Block
1) As shown in the diagram, connect the
two water blocks with a PVC tube.
5. 7 Connect the VGA Water Block with Reserator’s Base IN
1) As shown in the diagram, connect one end of the PVC Tube to the VGA Water Block
Fitting and fasten with a Tube Clamp.
2) Pull out the PVC Tube through the I/O Bracket hole on the computer case.
3) Connect a Quick Coupling Insert to the other end of the PVC Tube and clamp with a
Tube Clamp.
4) Plug the Quick Coupling into the Reserator’s Base IN fitting.
5. 8 Connect the CPU Water Block with the Flow Indicator
1) As shown in the diagram, connect one end of the PVC Tube to the CPU Water Block
fitting and fasten with a Fitting Cap.
2) Pull out the PVC Tube through the tube hole on the I/O Bracket.
3) Connect the Flow Indicator on the other end of the PVC Tube.
※ The Flow Indicator should be installed in the direction as shown in the diagram.
PVC Tube
CPU Water
Block
VGA Water
Block
I/O Bracket
Quick Coupling
Insert
Base IN Quick Coupling Body
Flow Indicator

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5. 9 Connect the Flow Indicator with the Reserator’s Base OUT
1) Connect one end of the PVC Tube to the Flow Indicator.
2) Insert a Tube Clamp to the other end of the tube, connect a Quick Coupling Insert, then
fasten with the Tube Clamp.
3) Connect the Quick Coupling to the Quick Coupling Body on the Reserator’s Base OUT.
What does Quick Coupling do ?
The Quick Coupling Sockets allow quick connection and disconnection, while the
incorporated al e pre ents leaks during disconnection.
5. 10 Installing the Northbridge Water Block
1) To install the Northbridge Water Block, connect as shown in the diagram below.
2) Remember to install Tube Clamps on the PVC Tubes during installation.
Quick Coupling Insert
Tube Clamp
Base OUT Quick Coupling Body
CPU Water Block
Tube Clamp
Northbridge Water Block
VGA Water Block

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5. 11 Confirm Proper Installation
1) Check that the product is placed properly (i.e. conforms to section 5.2).
2) Confirm that the coolant circulation path is correct as shown below.
3) Lightly tug the PVC tube connected to each of the fittings to check for loose ends.
5. 12 Fill the Coolant
1) Take off the Sink Co er on top of the Reserator.
2) Fill with the pro ided coolant (ZM-G200) and two liters of distilled water.
Note 1) The pro ided coolant is a concentrate, and must be mixed down with distilled water
for operation.
Note 2) Read the warning label on the coolant before use.
Note 3) Keep this product and its associated system away from children.
Sink Cover
ZM-G200
Distilled Water 2ℓ
Reserator OUT
Water Pump
Reserator
Radiate Heat
Absorb Heat
Flow Indicator
Reserator IN
CPU Water Block
N/B Water Block
VGA Water Block

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5. 13 Leakage Inspection and Test Run
1) Turn off the PC’s power completely before starting leakage inspection.
2) Turn on the water pump. If the coolant does not circulate properly, turn the pump on and
off repeatedly to eliminate air bubbles.
3) Check each fitting for leaks. If there is a leak, circuitry and other components may short
circuit and malfunction, so be careful.
4) If there is a leak, turn the pump off immediately, wipe the area that leaked with a paper
towel, and reassemble the affected part.
5) While the pump is turned on, check the circulation status with the Flow Indicator.
If the coolant is circulating well, the cap inside the Flow Indicator will shake rapidly.
6) Lea e on for an hour and check for leaks.
7) If there are no leaks, turn on the PC’s power and use the system.

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6. Pump Replacement and External Water Pump Installation
6. 1 Separate the Integrated Water Pump
1) Separate the sink base
Take off the sink base from the product as shown
in the diagram.
2) Unscrew the Fixing Bolts on the Water Pump
Separate the Fixing Plate and the Fixing Bolts
by unscrewing the Fixing Bolts on the Sink
Base with a screwdri er.
3) Disconnect the Water Pump Power Switch
Separate the Power Switch from the power
cable.
4) Take off the Sealing Bolt A
Separate the Sealing Bolt A from the Sink Base.
If the integrated water pump is broken or you need a water pump with higher capacity, you
can replace the water pump or install an external water pump as shown below.
Sink Base
Fixing Bolt
Sink Base
Power Switch
Sealing Bolt A

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5) Take out the Power Cable
Pull the Water Pump power cable out
through the Cable Hole.
6) Remo e the Cable Fitting
Take the Cable Fitting out of the hole as
shown in the diagram by using a screwdri er
or an awl.
7) Remo e the Integrated Water Pump
Pull the Water Pump off the Sink Base
as shown in the diagram.
8) Put on the Sealing Bolt B
After remo ing the Cable Fitting, screw
on the Sealing Bolt B. Fasten tightly.
If this is not done properly, it may cause
leakage.
9) Reassemble the Sink Base
After all the steps are taken, reattach
the Sink Base to the main body firmly.
Take proper care in doing this as
leakage may result if not done correctly.
Sealing Bolt A Water Pump
Power Cable
Cable Hole
Cable Fitting
Water Pump
Cable Fiting
Sealing Bolt B

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6.2 Installing the External Water Pump
6.3 Cautionary Notes on Choosing and Installing an External Water Pump
After determining the placement of the External Water Pump, check the components that
create a path as shown abo e. It is recommended that the installation is done in such a
manner.
1) When installing an External Water Pump, confirm the coolant entrance and exit holes
before connection.
2) Check that the chosen water pump’s holes are compatible with the pro ided PVC tubes
(12 x 8 mm).
3) Zalman Tech is not responsible for performance degradation or malfunction of a system
that results from using an external water pump.
CPU Water Block
(ZM-WB4 Gold)
External Water Pump
Flow Indicator
VGA Water Block
(ZM-GWB3)
Northbridge
Water Block
(ZM-NWB1, Optional)

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7. Zalman Noise Prevention System
Stable performance and noiseless liquid cooling system can both be achie ed with the use
of Zalman’s Noiseless Power Supply, Hard Disk Cooler and Noiseless Case Fan,
Northbridge Water Block.
TNN(Totally No Noise) Computer Case
TNN Computer Enclosures are the world’s first en ironment-friendly noiseless computer
enclosures that operate without the use of a fan. TNN Computer Enclosures use the
aluminum enclosure itself as a heatsink. They are ideal for en ironments that require
silence, as well as for home theatre systems and multi-media systems.
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TNN 300 TNN 500AF
Home Theater PC Enclosures
The HD160 is designed for ultra quiet home theatre
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