User manual ZALMAN RESERATOR1V2

RESERATOR 1 V2 English Version Visit our website (www.zalman.co.kr) and watch the RESERATOR 1 V2 installation video for an installation overview. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation. The specifications of this product and its components may change without prior notice to improve the performance thereof. www.zalman.co.kr www.zalmanusa.com RESERATOR 1 V2 Installation and Operational Notes Installation Notes 1. Make sure that the power source's output voltage and frequency are compatible with the power input requirements of the water pump before installing(Input voltage and frequency of the water pump are shown on the box and sink cover). 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 excessive 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. Operational 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 vibration 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 moving the system, separate the reserator from the PC case before moving. 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. Disclaimer 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. 2 RESERATOR 1 V2 Table of Contents English Installation and Operational Notes 1. Features 2. Specifications 3. Installation Overview 4. Standard Components & Optional Components 5. Installation Guide 6. Pump Replacement and External Water Pump Installation 7. Zalman Noise Prevention System 3 5 6 7 9 14 17 1. Features 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 even through natural convection cooling . The Reserator 1 V2 is a fanless water cooling system that unites the functions of a reservoir, radiator, and water pump into one system for easy operation. It is anodized and comes with a custom coolant to prevent 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. 3 RESERATOR 1 V2 1. 1 Reserator (Reservoir + Radiator + Water Pump) "Reserator" is a compound word derived from `Reservoir' and `Radiator' - it acts as a reservoir while radiating heat. This product works well with natural convection and integrates a water pump inside for convenience. 1. 2 CPU Water Block (ZM-WB4 Gold) The CPU Water Block incorporates a pure copper base for excellent heat transfer, and has gold plating to prevent 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 prevent corrosion. It also incorporates revolving fittings that provide freedom in direction when connecting them with the tubes, which further allows simple installation. 1. 4 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 variety 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 provides easy installation. 1. 6 Anti-Corrosion Coolant (ZM-G200) This coolant contains a high quality anti-corrosion agent for various materials including copper, aluminum, and plastic, that prevents 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 actively circulating, the cap inside the flow indicator shakes rapidly, providing easy indication of the circulation status. 1. 8 Quick Coupling The Fittings incorporate valves that prevent leaks when disconnecting the PVC Tubes allowing quick, convenient separation and reassembly of the Reserator for transport and coolant replacement. 4 RESERATOR 1 V2 2. Specifications 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 : 2.5 6) Integrated Water Pump : 5 W, Qmax 300 (A type : 230V-50Hz, B type : 120V-60Hz, C type : 220V-60Hz, D type : 110V-60Hz) 7) Maximum Lift : 0.5 m English 2. 2 CPU Water Block (ZM-WB4 Gold) 1) Weight : 135 g 2) Material : Polycarbonate Cover, 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. 4 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 3) Freezing Point : -9 4) Exchange Cycle : 1 year 5 RESERATOR 1 V2 3. Installation Overview 6 RESERATOR 1 V2 4. Components 4. 1 Reserator 1 Unit 4. 5 Coolant (ZM-G200) 1EA English 4. 6 PVC Tube 4m 4. 2 CPU Water Block(ZM-WB4 Gold) 1SET Please refer to the separately provided manual for the ZM-WB4 Gold. 4. 7 I/O Bracket 1EA 4. 8 Quick Coupling Insert 2EA 4. 3 VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB3) 1SET Please refer to the separately provided manual for the ZM-GWB3. 4. 9 Tube Clamp 2EA 4. 4 Flow Indicator 1EA 4. 10 Spare Parts Sealing Bolt 1EA Cable Fitting 1EA 7 RESERATOR 1 V2 Optional Components 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 variety of northbridge chipsets. 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. 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). Heatpipe HDD Cooler This component cools the heat generated from the hard disk drive and reduces the vibration that is passed onto the computer's enclosure. 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. 8 RESERATOR 1 V2 5. Installation Guide 5. 1 Check for Leaks Before installing the product on a PC, check each Water Block and the Reserator for leaks. English 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 above the PC. Note that if the Reserator is placed lower than the PC, the PVC tube's internal air pressure may prevent proper initial operation. 5. 3 Install the CPU Water Block (ZM-WB4 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. 4 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. 9 RESERATOR 1 V2 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. 10 RESERATOR 1 V2 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. English What does Quick Coupling do ? The Quick Coupling Sockets allow quick connection and disconnection, while the incorporated valve prevents 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. 11 RESERATOR 1 V2 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. Reserator OUT Flow Indicator CPU Water Block Water Pump Absorb Heat N/B Water Block Reserator Reserator IN VGA Water Block Radiate Heat 5. 12 Fill the Coolant 1) Take off the Sink Cover on top of the Reserator. 2) Fill with the provided coolant (ZM-G200) and two liters of distilled water. Note 1) The provided 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. 12 RESERATOR 1 V2 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) Leave on for an hour and check for leaks. 7) If there are no leaks, turn on the PC's power and use the system. English 13 RESERATOR 1 V2 6. Pump Replacement and External Water Pump Installation 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. 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 screwdriver. 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. 14 RESERATOR 1 V2 5) Take out the Power Cable Pull the Water Pump power cable out through the Cable Hole. English 6) Remove the Cable Fitting Take the Cable Fitting out of the hole as shown in the diagram by using a screwdriver or an awl. 7) Remove 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 removing 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. 15 RESERATOR 1 V2 6.2 Installing the External Water Pump After determining the placement of the External Water Pump, check the components that create a path as shown above. It is recommended that the installation is done in such a manner. 6.3 Cautionary Notes on Choosing and Installing an External Water Pump 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 provided 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. 16 RESERATOR 1 V2 7. Zalman Noise Prevention System Stable performance and noiseless liquid cooling system can both be achieved with the use of Zalman's Noiseless Power Supply, Hard Disk Cooler and Noiseless Case Fan, Northbridge Water Block. English Noiseless Power Supply Heatpipe HDD Cooler Noiseless Case Fan Northbridge Water Block TNN(Totally No Noise) Computer Case TNN 300 TNN 500AF TNN Computer Enclosures are the world's first environment-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 environments that require silence, as well as for home theatre systems and multi-media systems. Home Theater PC Enclosures The HD160 is designed for ultra quiet home theatre PC operation, utilizing optimized ventilation and anti-vibration reinforcements, making it ideal for environments that require silence such as living rooms, bedrooms, educational facilities, and offices. HD160 For more information, please visit our website. 17