Bladder Repair - How do I reinsert my bladder correctly?Updated 4 months ago

Re-Inserting Bladders - applies for leading edge and strut bladder.

1. Before you begin to reinsert the bladder make sure the air valves are aiming in the direction of the valve openings.
2. Fold the bladder according the picture and lay the folded bladder in front of the zipper of the leading edge.

3. Pull carefully on the line coming out of the middle of the leading edge and feed the bladder back into the cavity.
4. Be sure that it is inserted correctly without twisting.
5. When the bladder is completely inserted, make sure that the air valves are positioned correctly in the valve openings.
6. Position the Air Port Valve II in the valve opening. Make sure that the 2 pins of the valve are positioned correctly into the leading edge.
7. Screw the secure ring back onto the valve.

8. Re-attach the rubber hoses to the leading edge valves.

9. Close all lazy-pump-cleats. To do so make sure to follow the separate instructions - Attaching the Lazy Pump Clip - below!
10. Fill the leading edge with air carefully - only until the wing takes on its shape!
11. Check that the bladder has been correctly inserted and look for wrinkles in the material. If you detect any irregularities in the air tube or if the valve is not positioned correctly, deflate slightly and try to adjust the bladder.
12. Roll up the excessing ends of the bladder and close the flaps at the wing tips.

Skip to 4:19 min. for how to reinsert the leading-edge bladder. 

Skip to 3:25 min. for how to reinsert the strut bladder. 

Attaching the Lazy Pump Clip
1. Place one half of the Lazy Pump Clip on the valve so that the lower edge of the Lazy Pump Clip fits into the groove of the valve.

2. Place the second half of the Lazy Pump Clip on the valve so that the snap arms face the corresponding groove.

3. Press the two halves carefully together with the help of a pair of pliers. Both snap arms must be fully engaged so that the Lazy Pump clip is securely closed.