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Instructions for replacing expansion tank bladder, Models et-ra 35 and et-ra 50 – Watts DETA User Manual

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IS-ETA/DETA 0845

EDP# 1915260

© Watts, 2008

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Models ET-RA 35 and ET-RA 50

1. Tank must be drained and all pressure released.
2. Bladder is attached to tank at both ends. To remove bladder from tank remove all

bolts from cover plate and take off plate.

3. You will now be able to push bladder to side wall of tank. Reach into tank at far end

and you will note that the bladder has a tab at this end which has been slipped over

extension of Schrader valve and held in place with a threaded washer. Unscrew

washer (counter- clockwise) and this will release bladder from tank.

4. Pull out bladder and install new bladder by reattaching to Schrader valve.
5. To complete bladder attachment, you will note that the bladder has gasket molded

right with the bag. Make sure the bladder is not twisted on the interior of the tank.

6. Reattach cover plate to make an air and water tight seal.
7. Recharge tank.

Models ET-RA 85 and ET-RA 800

1. Tank must be drained and all pressure released.
2. Bladder is attached to tank at both ends. To release bladder remove jam nut hold-

ing bottom fitting. This fitting can now be pushed up inside the tank and bladder.

To release bladder from opposite end, remove all nuts from flange and then take off

cover plate.

3. You will now be able to reach in and remove bladder. Remove strainer assembly

from inside bladder.

4. To install new bladder, insert strainer assembly into bladder and then carefully

position new bladder into tank so that strainer assembly allows nipple to protrude

through hole in bottom of tank (base ring end).

5. Install jam nut to a snug fit.
6. To complete bladder attachment, you will note that the bladder has a gasket molded

right with the bag. Make sure the bladder is not twisted on the interior of the tank.

7. Reattach cover plate to make an air and water tight seal.
8. Recharge tank.

Models ET-RA 1000 and ET-RA 2000

1. Tank must be drained and all pressure released.
2. Bladder is attached to only top of tank.
3. Remove all nuts and bolts from cover plate and take off plate.
4. You will now be able to pull out old bladder.
5. Take the new bladder and roll lengthwise into tube shape.
6. Place bladder into flanged opening.
7. To complete bladder attachment, you will note that the bladder has the basket

molded right with the bag. Make sure the bladder is not twisted on the interior of

the tank.

8. Reattach cover plate to make an air and water tight seal.
9. Recharge tank.

Instructions for replacing Expansion Tank Bladder

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ing Valve

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ing Valve

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Air

Charging

Valve

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Connection

System

Connection

BLADDER

BLADDER

BLADDER

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