16.
Insert bladder neck into bottom of tank. (Figure 6).
17.
Pull out flange neck of bladder and fit on blind flange.
Bladder neck becomes gasket for flange.
(Figure 7).
18.
Align elbow with hole in skirt to make system connection.
19.
Insert bolts by hand into flange and tighten in a cross pattern
to 40-50 foot-pounds. (Figure 8).
20.
Screw in drain plug using a liberal amount of Tite-Seal
compound 55 or equal. (This connection must be absolutely
air-tight).
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAL WILL
RESULT IN LOSS OF PRECHARGE
CAUSING TANK TO FAIL.
21.
Install air valve core. Charge tank to equal system pressure
using dry air or nitrogen (Figure 9).
DANGER! EXPLOSION HAZARD. IF YOU
ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE
OR ADD PRESSURE TO A TANK THAT IS CORRODED OR
DAMAGED OR WITH DIMINISHED INTEGRITY, THE TANK
CAN BURST OR EXPLODE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS
OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
• ONLY ADJUST THE PRE-CHARGE AS DESCRIBED IN
THIS MANUAL WHEN THE TANK IS NEW OR WHEN THE
INTEGRITY OF THE TANK AND LACK OF INTERNAL OR
EXTERNAL CORROSION IS CONFIRMED.
• ONLY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS SHOULD CHECK,
ADJUST OR RE-CHARGE THE PRE-CHARGE OF TANKS.
IMPORTANT
: If increasing pre-charge pressure above
55 psig the following steps must be followed:
a. Tank must be connected to the system with isolation
valve open.
b. System must be pressurized to 55-60 psig or slightly
higher than the pre-charge setting of the tank.
c. Isolation valve needs to be shut.
d. Pre-charge pressure of tank can now be increased
to the recommended high pressure setting.
e. Bring system up to pressure, and then open the
isolation valve to the tank.
Failure to follow these steps could result in damage to
the bladder and void all warranties.
22.
Using soapy water, check the drain fitting threads, air valve
core and flange joint for leakage.
23.
Connect tank to system. Open fill-valve and check operation.
Always pre-charge before completing this step.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Warranty
Replacement Bladder: One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Visit www.amtrol.com for complete warranty details.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Required Tooling & Supplies:
1. New AMTROL Bladder Kit
2. Source of Compressed Dry Air or Nitrogen
3. Light with 20 ft. Cord
4. Power Extension Cord (as required)
5. Chain Block
6. Pressure Gauge and Air Valve Tool
7. Spray Bottle
