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To Replace the O-rings on the O-ring Connector:
1. Locate the O-ring connector inside the valve journal.
2. Using a deep-well socket, remove the O-ring connector.
3. Remove the used O-rings (2).
4. Place new O-rings (2) on the O-ring connector.
5. Add a light layer of non-curing sealant to the O-ring connector threads.
6. Insert the O-ring connector into the valve journal.
7. Tighten using a deep-well socket.
To Install the Internal Bladder Assembly into the Shaft:
Note: Due to the retraction of the internal leaves, the external leaf may need to be held
in the expanded position for ease of installation of the internal bladder.
a. Remove a few button head cap screws from the external leaves.
b. Form a bridge across the leaf to allow tightening of the bolt to lift the leaf enough to allow
clearance.
c. Make sure that the bolt slots are not scratched or damaged.
d. This may need to be completed in several places.
1. Slide the non-valve end of the bladder assembly back into the shaft body.
2. Push the valve end of the bladder assembly into the valve journal.
3. Place the valve journal in the shaft.
4. Loosen and remove the bolts from the jacking threads.
5. Replace the bolts in the tapped holes in the shaft body.
6. Tighten the bolts to secure the valve journal.
7. Remove all items used in the bridge across the leaf to hold the leaves expanded.
8. Apply a locking compound to the button head cap screw threads.
9. Replace all the button head cap screws that connect the external leaves to the internal
leaves.
10. Inflate the shaft and check for leaks.
11. Replace the air valve.
In
the United States
In the United Kingdom
In Germany
Tidland products are
Tidland Corporation
Tidland (UK) Ltd.
Tidland GmbH
also manufactured in:
P.O. Box 1008
70-72, Manchester Road
Siemensstrasse 13-15
Keene, NH U.S.A.
Camas, WA 98607
Denton, Manchester
D-48683 Ahaus
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U.S.A.
UK M34 3PR
Germany
Sydney, Australia
Phone: 1-800-426-1000
Phone: 161.320.2000
Telefon: 02561-6880
Tokyo, Japan
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Fax: 161.320.4513
Fax: 02561-6495
Mumbai, India
Fax: 1-360-834-5865
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Web Site: www.tidland.com
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