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Tanks A Lot Watering System


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Assembly
General Use
Accessory Support
Simple Maintenance
Brace & Band    
Burping the Tank    
Secure the Base    
Repressurize    
Diagnose a Leak    
Replacing Hose Arm/Tank    
Drilling New Frame    
Replace Hubcaps    
Install Casters    
Management Support



"We use TANKS-A-LOT in the shop and greenhouse. It has worked well for quite some time."
Jim Smith
Smith Floral Company


Securing the Base
Required tools: One long straight edge screwdriver and one long 1" wide file.
Remove tank from frame. Set tank upside down on a surface that protects the air stem valve: i.e. a surface with a hole in it so the air cell's collar is not supporting the weight of the tank.

Rotate the tank or base until the tab under the water exhaust pipe (A) is securely in place under the water exhaust base flange (B). Use your screwdriver to "shoe horn" the side tabs under the notched edges of the exhaust flange.

Insert screwdriver under the remaining tab (C) and lift it up. Hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the flange (B) so the tab can slide down the screwdriver past the flange. Using the tip of the file, apply pressure - near but not on - the edge of the tab until it pops into place. Considerable force is required.

To prevent future tank/base slippage use our new brace and adjustable banding to secure the tank to the frame. It can be retro-fitted to all units except the Model 16E and installs easily.

Fax us the details of any questions you have. We will call you right back.

Securing the Water Tank Base Schematic

This is an animation to help show the motion and action of securing the base.

Secure the Water Tank Base