07-17-2010, 09:08 PM
Yes, the black washer is meant to spread the stress out in the valve area, so it goes directly against the bladder. The cover goes on top of the washer. This is similar to my ODC420. Doesn't matter which side is down as the fabric is meant to reinforce the washer from cracking, although the cloth side came up with my ODC.
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[quote flygoddess]I am guessing that black washer thing goes on the inside. Because there is already a heavier material on the outside all stitched up so nothing can grab it or get stuck under it.
I too would insert one bladder (using the baby powder) into the cover. Slide that washer in between bladder and cover, then stick the valve through. Partial inflate and wiggle it around.....just my take.[/quote]
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Pon
[quote flygoddess]I am guessing that black washer thing goes on the inside. Because there is already a heavier material on the outside all stitched up so nothing can grab it or get stuck under it.
I too would insert one bladder (using the baby powder) into the cover. Slide that washer in between bladder and cover, then stick the valve through. Partial inflate and wiggle it around.....just my take.[/quote]
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