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This User Manual is updated regularly. Please be sure to check our support page for a newer version of this guide: www.koolance.com/support GENERAL PRECAUTION Please read this manual carefully before beginning the installation of your Koolance system. This manual assumes the user has basic experience in building and configuring computer systems. Information referring to traditional hardware assembly is intentionally brief.
! WARNING: The Koolance liquid & coolant pack contain chemicals which may be harmful or fatal if swallowed. KEEP THIS AND ALL DANGEROUS CHEMICALS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. If ingestion has occurred, seek medical attention immediately. Give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. In the case of eye contact, flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a physician if irritation persists.
Included Hardware - External Power Cable - Slot Adapter (includes temperature sensors and ATX lead) - Rubber foot pads - ATX power jumper wire - User Manual Required Tools During installation, you may need the following tools: Chapter 1 System Features flat-head screw driver phillips-head screw driver pliers long-nose pliers scissors iv User Manual 1
Exos System Diagram LED Display Panel Radiator Cooling Fans (quantity depends on model) ! Reservoir & Pump CAUTION: This cooling system allows full user control of hardware safety settings, such as audio alarm, shutdown, and pump speed. Please be sure to configure your LED Display Panel properly, or damage to your computer, data, and/or equipment could result.
the ▼ or ▲ buttons to adjust pump settings, or hold down an arrow to skip to the lowest or highest mode directly. There is no automatic mode for the pump. EX2-1055 Manual Mode Auto Mode Temperature Range Fan Duty μs Fan Power % Pump Voltage Pump Power % 1 0 - 35ºC (32 - 95ºF) 5 20 7.6 60 2 36 - 37ºC (97 - 99ºF) 6 24 7.8 62 3 38 - 39ºC (100 - 102ºF) 7 28 8.1 64 4 40 - 41ºC (104 - 106ºF) 9 36 8.4 66 5 42 - 43ºC (108 - 109ºF) 11 44 8.
Positioning the Cooling System The cooling system is designed to operate in various locations, but it must run upright. Reservoir air filtration is not possible in all orientations. Chapter Depending on the individual system, placing the cooling unit 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) away is an acceptable distance for most installations. Check operating temperatures before placing in a more remote location. 2 Extra tubing can be purchased from Koolance.com or your local reseller.
External Nozzles & Power Cable Connecting the Slot Adapter Install the nozzles you purchased for your cooling system. It’s recommended to hand-tighten all fittings to avoid damaging the cooling unit. The included Slot Adapter allows the cooling system to connect with ATX computers through an available card slot. It is responsible for inlet/outlet tubes, the external power cable, temperature sensors, and shutdown lead. Cut tubing into two segments. You will need to connect each to the rear nozzles.
Installing the Slot Adapter Power Connection The cooling system requires 12V DC up to approximately 30W. Since it’s adapted internally, it does not use a separate AC outlet when powered by a computer. (See AC power option later.) Install the Slot Adapter into any available rear card slot in your computer. Connect the Slot Adapter’s main power plug to a computer power supply 4-pin Molex plug. Without this important connection, the unit will NOT operate.
ATX Pass-Through Lead The ATX pass-through lead is responsible for sending the shutdown signal if any sensor reaches 3ºC (5ºF) above the preset alarm temperature (See LED Display for configuration). There is no polarity involved with the ATX lead. Connect the male ATX power lead from the Slot Adapter to your computer’s main chassis power button. Relay Jumper To Motherboard This jumper changes how the ATX wire presents the safety shutdown signal. For computer use, leave the jumper on “NO” (Normally Open).
Cooler & Tubing Configuration Parallel Loops There are a vast number of methods for configuring hoses in a liquid cooling system (serial, parallel, combinations, alternating components, etc.). There is no single “correct” way! As long as coolant is flowing and you are satisfied with your device temperatures, it’s an acceptable configuration. Parallel loops are normally used to help accommodate water blocks with significantly disproportionate flow restriction.
Disconnecting Hoses Nozzles are designed to attach tightly. If you need to remove a hose for any reason, it may not pull off easily, even after unscrewing the compression fitting. Usually, a connection will come free by squeezing the hose on top of the nozzle and twisting/pulling away. If this fails, cutting a small incision lengthwise (parallel) along the nozzle will free it. When a hose has been removed, it may be distorted.
Liquid Coolers Testing & Filling You should now install the liquid coolers (CPU, GPU, Hard Drive, etc.) to your hardware before continuing this User Manual. Please refer to your cooler kit’s individual installation instructions, then continue on to the next section. Chapter 3 Filling & Maintenance ! WARNING: The cooling system’s pump can not be run dry for any period of time. Never power-on the computer or cooling system without sufficient liquid in the reservoir.
Adding Coolers & Maintenance Replace the fill port on the reservoir. Do not overtighten the fill port. The cooling system should be powered on to assist in the filling process. This also allows you to check hose connections and make sure there are no tubing folds, leaks, or blockages. If cooling a computer, this can be done without powering on other hardware for extra safety (see below). ! CAUTION: Jumping the incorrect ATX power supply pins can cause permanent damage to the power supply.
Troubleshooting We hope your Koolance system will provide you with years of reliable cooling performance. To help avoid unnecessary RMA issues, we have prepared this list of possible operational problems, and their most common solutions. 1. The pump does not appear to be operating properly... Pumps need to be “burped” during the initial bleeding process to avoid this situation. Reduce pump speed (but not low enough to stop the pump).
Limited Warranty Koolance Incorporated (“Koolance”) warrants each new Koolance liquid-cooled system (“the system”), against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective Koolance system without charge. Shipping costs are non-refundable. This warranty is non-transferable. All warranty claims must be accompanied by the original proof of purchase.
