Top Dry 24', 30' and 36' Manual Batch Construction and Owner’s Manual PNEG-1510 Date: 02-18-13 PNEG-1510
PNEG-1510 Top Dry 24', 30' and 36' Manual Batch
Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5 Chapter 2 Decals ...................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 9 Assembly ............................................................................................................................................ 55 Center Cone Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 55 Center Cone Installation ...................................................................................................................... 55 Roof Assembly .........................
1. Safety Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
2. Decals Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excessive vacuum or internal pressure from fans or other air moving systems. Adequate ventilation and/or “makeup air” devices should be provided for all powered air handling systems. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of downward flow systems (suction). Severe roof damage can result from any blockage of air passages.
2. Decals ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring, 24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Rotating flighting will kill or dismember. Flowing material will trap and suffocate. Crusted material will collapse and suffocate.
2. Decals ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring, 24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 WARNING DON’T DO UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain remains above this outlet. 2.
3. Foundation Requirements Foundation Requirements for Top Dry Bins (4.00" Top Dry Bin Corrugation) Requirements The following foundation recommendations are a revision to earlier manuals distributed by the GSI Group. NOTE: There are changes in foundation dimensions from past publications. These dimensions are critical to the proper installation and function of each foundation. Selecting the Proper Site The selected site should be level, firm and free from underlying debris.
3. Foundation Requirements Circular Foundation Form Carpenter’s level Footing trench Figure 3B Prepare the Foundation Having scribed the diameter of the foundation, proceed by digging the footing of the foundation. This consists of a large circular trench dug just inside the foundation line. (Refer to foundation details for necessary information.) Once the footing has been dug, you are ready to build the forms. It is important that the form be rigid enough to hold its shape against the poured concrete.
3. Foundation Requirements Octagonal Foundation Form There are two (2) styles of foundation forms commonly used. The first is the circular form depicted in Figure 3B on Page 10. The second style can be made of 2" x 8" boards set into a square with corners blocked off to form an octagon. (See Figure 3C.) This eight (8) sided form will approximate a circle and can be constructed quite easily. When the foundation form is completed install reinforcement rods by either welding or wiring in place.
3. Foundation Requirements Inline Centrifugal Fan Pad Placement of the Fan Pad: GSI Transitions/Fans only. If a fan is to be installed, refer to Figure 3D to determine the concrete pad size. 1. The top of this pad should be level with the top of the bin’s foundation. 2. Recommended pad thickness is 4" minimum. 3. Front of pad should be perpendicular to bin wall. 4. Pad for heater not required. IMPORTANT: Fan pad and fan must be leveled and smooth for proper operation.
3. Foundation Requirements Duct and Drying Fan Pad Optional Placement of the Duct Fan Pad: GSI Top Dry Duct System only. Refer to Figure 3E to determine the duct pad size. 1. The top of this pad should be level with the top of the bin’s foundation. 2. Recommended pad thickness is 4" minimum. 3. Front of pad should be perpendicular to bin wall.
3. Foundation Requirements Frost Free Foundation Top Dry Bins Diameter of Bin: 24' Corrugation : 4.00" Ring # B N Outside Radius Sq. Ft. Mesh 6 x 6 - 6/6 Optional #4 18" x 18" Grid (Ft.) Length #6 Bar (Ft.) Total Cu. Yds. Concrete 6 1'-1" 2 12'-9" 900 600 200 13 7, 8 1'-9" 2 12'-9" 900 600 200 15 9, 10 2'-6" 3 13'-2" 900 600 400 18 Diameter of Bin: 30' Corrugation : 4.00" Ring # B N Outside Radius Sq. Ft. Mesh 6 x 6 - 6/6 Optional #4 18" x 18" Grid (Ft.
3. Foundation Requirements Frost Free Pad NOTES: 1. Foundation site should be well drained and free of vegetation or debris. 2. Foundation design is based on a minimum soil bearing capacity of 3000 lbs/ft2. If soil bearing capacity is in doubt, contact a local soil testing engineer. 3. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 PSI at 28 days. 4. Requirements for reinforcement do not include overlap. 5. Lap all circumferential bars 35 bar diameters and stagger all laps in plan 3'-0". 6.
3. Foundation Requirements Anchor Bolt Placement Having poured and leveled the concrete, use the center stake and straight 2" x 4" again to find the bolt circle radius for the outside hold-down brackets. Select a starting point and stretch a pre-measured chord along the imaginary circle formed by the bolt circle radius. Take into consideration the placement of these bolts so as not to interfere with the positions of bin doors and transitions. (Refer to below Chart for necessary radius and chord lengths.
4. Hardware Hardware/Bolting Requirements NOTE: Grade 2 bolts are designated with a plain head. NOTE: Grade 5 bolts are designated by three (3) slash marks on the head. All 5/16" diameter bolts are to be grade 5 or higher. NOTE: Grade 8 bolts are designated by six (6) slash marks on the head. NOTE: Grade 8.2 bolts are designated by six (6) slash marks on the head in a sunrise pattern. All 3/8" diameter bolts are to be grade 8 or 8.2.
4. Hardware Refer to Top Dry Tank Bolting Requirements for Complete Bolt Usage 0.3125" x 0.750" Pre-assembled with a steel backed neoprene washer. This bolt is used to connect horizontal and vertical seams for 13 gauge and thinner sidewall sheets to each other and to bolt the stiffeners to the sidewall sheets. It is also used in attaching roof panels to the top sidewall sheet and attaching roof panels and flashing to the center collar. 0.3125" x 1.250" Pre-assembled with a steel backed neoprene washer.
4. Hardware Refer to Top Dry Tank Bolting Requirements for Complete Bolt Usage (Continued) 0.375" x 1.000" Hex flanged head without a plastic sealing washer. This bolt is used to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges. A steel flat washer is used on the nut side of the connection. They are also used on “C” channel splices and mounting “C” channel to wall bracket. 0.375" x 1.500" Hex flanged head without a plastic sealing washer.
4. Hardware Location of Accessories Below is a typical Top Dry bin layout showing suggested locations of Top Dry accessories. When locating the manway be sure the outside ladder will not interfere with other accessories below. Roof vents should be spaced evenly around the roof. (Quantity will vary with individual systems.) (See Figure 4A.) NOTE: The Top Dry system should be provided with a dependable equipment ground.
4. Hardware Very Important Figure 4B Sheet Shown as Viewed from the Inside of Bin All 4.00" corrugated sidewall sheets must be placed correctly. All 4.00" corrugated sidewall sheets have a top and bottom. Failure to observe this will not allow the door to fit properly. Carefully review the erection manual and place sidewall sheets as shown in Figure 4B.
5. Sidewall Construction Sidewall Gauges Tank Diameter (Ft.) # of Rings of Sidewall Sidewall Base Ring Sidewall Ring #2 Sidewall Ring #3 Sidewall Ring #4 Sidewall Ring #5 24 5 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 24 6 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 24 7 18 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 24 8 18 Ga. 18 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 24 9 17 Ga. 18 Ga. 18 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 20 Ga. 24 10 17 Ga.
5. Sidewall Construction Sidewall Erection Instructions Before bolting the sidewall sheets together, check that you have the proper gauge steel for the first ring. The higher gauge numbers denote the thinner materials. (For example, 22 gauge material is thinner than 14 gauge.) In erecting most grain bins the thinnest material usually goes on top, therefore the first sidewall ring you assemble will be the top ring of the bin.
5. Sidewall Construction Caulking Detail NOTE: The rope caulking is installed before each sheet is assembled. Apply rope caulking between the last vertical row of bolts and edge of outside sheet. There is sufficient caulking for all vertical seams on storage and drying bins. Wipe sheet clean where caulking is to be applied. Using correct size bin bolts throughout, begin assembling sidewall sheets end to end (overlapping the same way throughout) until the ring is completed.
5. Sidewall Construction Sidewall Construction Instructions Figure 5C Using correct size bin bolts throughout, begin assembling sidewall sheets end to end (overlapping the same way throughout) until the ring is complete. All body sheet bolts are to be installed with the bolt head and its neoprene washer to the outside and the nut on the inside. Do not tighten bolts until all sheets are assembled and form a complete ring.
5. Sidewall Construction Lifting Jacks and Brackets NOTE: The number of lifting jacks required is best determined by personal experience. Factors such as bin size, soil compaction, wind velocity, jack design, etc., are all to be considered when deciding how many to use. If in doubt, use one jack on every other stiffener. GSI recommends heavy duty jacks rated at 6000 lbs. or more. (See Figure 5E.
5. Sidewall Construction Lifting Jack Usage Give some thought before starting the bin on location of door and other accessories. Proper placement of lifting jacks in relationship to anchor bolts could make a difference on odd or even ring bins. Walk-through door is centered between two (2) stiffener anchor bolts. The sidewall sheets are also staggered 1/2" from end to end. WARNING The number of lifting jacks required is best determined by personal experience.
6. Stiffener Details Stiffener Gauges Nominal Stiffener # of Dia. of Base Rings of Sidewall Ring Sidewall (Ft.) Stiffener Ring #2 24 5 14 Ga. 24 6 24 Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Ring #3 Ring #4 Ring #5 Ring #6 Ring #7 Ring #8 Ring #9 Ring #10 Ring #11 16 Ga. 16 Ga. 16 Ga. 12 Ga. 14 Ga. 16 Ga. 16 Ga. 7 12 Ga. 14 Ga. 16 Ga. 16 Ga. 16 Ga. 24 8 12 Ga. 12 Ga. 14 Ga. 16 Ga. 16 Ga. 24 9 10 Ga. 12 Ga. 12 Ga. 14 Ga.
6. Stiffener Details Outside Stiffeners The XX in the part numbers at the bottom will identify the stiffeners gauge. Example: FC-4205714 is a 2 ring standard stiffener 14 gauge.
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6. Stiffener Details Top Stiffener Starting Location Refer to Figure 6B, for proper location of top stiffeners. On the overlap of the stiffeners and on the splice, use 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, a washer on the nut side connection. Refer to sidewall gauges and stiffener usage. All stiffeners are outside the bin wall. Use 5/16" x 3/4" grade 5 bin bolts with head and neoprene washer to the inside of the bin wall.
6. Stiffener Details Stiffener Installation and Location When installing bottom stiffeners, you may find that in some cases the stiffener with base plate attached will not rest on the foundation (due to unlevel concrete, etc.). Shim plates have been furnished and should be used to fill opening between base plate and concrete. IMPORTANT: If shim plates are not used where required, the downward pressure of the stiffeners will not be transferred directly to the foundation and bin failure could result.
6. Stiffener Details Bolting Requirements Two (2) Stiffeners per Sidewall Sheet Sidewall Gauge Horizontal Seam Vertical Seam Stiffener to Sidewall Overlap Seam 17 through 20 5/16" x 3/4" [10] 5/16" x 3/4" [42] 5/16" x 3/4" [20] 5/16" x 3/4" [2] All bolts are standard bin bolts with neoprene washers. For horizontal and vertical seam bolts, the bolt head and neoprene washers are on the outside of the bin.
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7. “C” Channels Stiffener to “C” Channel Bracket Installation Install the stiffeners on the outside of the bin and the wall brackets on the inside of the bin. The wall brackets are to be positioned with the brackets top hole matching the first hole up from the horizontal seam (not counting the horizontal seam). Bracket to sidewall connection using a 3/8" x 1-1/2" bolt (S-2086), head outside, with a neoprene washer (S-3558) against the wall on the inside. (See Figure 7A.
7. “C” Channels “C” Channel Installation Fasten the rolled “C” eave members to the wall brackets in the upper two (2) holes of the top set of three (3) holes leaving the bolts loose. Install the splice plates at the rolled “C” eave member seams using 3/8" x 1" flanged hex bolts and nuts. Install bolts as shown in Figure 7C. Tighten all bolts. Figure 7B “C” Channel Attachment Nominal Diameter of Tank (Ft.
7. “C” Channels Center Collar Assembly Add channel braces and brace plates to center collar as shown using 3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts. (Do not attach cross channel until floor is done if using a jack on center collar.) (See Figure 7D.) Figure 7D Nominal Diameter of Tank (Ft.) Part # “A” 24' TD-100632 30' TD-100634 36' TD-100730 Position the center collar at the center of the bin and raise it to the required height per diameter of tank.
8. Installation Rafter Installation and Floor Support Angle Attachment When installing the rafters, set the lower clip end on the “C” eave member. Leave the bolts to the center collar and the eave member loose until all rafters are in place. Use 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and nuts to connect the center collar and eave member to three (3) rafters at 90° to each other. Two (2) of the first three (3) rafters should all face the same direction and be from bundle of eleven (11) rafters.
8. Installation Purlin Installation 24' Intermediate Purlin Counting up from the lower end of the rafter, on the underneath side, the angle purlins bolt in the third hole using 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts. The angle is to be bolted to the underneath side of the rafters, joining rafter to rafter, with the angle interior angle facing the center of the bin. Tighten all bolts. (See Figure 8B.
8. Installation 30' Intermediate Purlin The upper purlins are bolted using 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts in the ninth hole counting up from the sidewall. The middle purlins are bolted in the fourth hole counting up from the sidewall. Bolt purlins to rafters with interior angle facing the center of the bin as shown in Figure 8C.
8. Installation 36' Intermediate Purlin The upper purlins are bolted using 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts in the ninth hole counting up from the sidewall. The middle purlins are bolted in the fourth hole counting up from the sidewall. Bolt purlins to rafters with interior angle facing the center of the bin as shown in Figure 8D.
8. Installation Dump Hopper Installation Pre-assemble the dump hoppers, dump brackets and flashing angles to the floor sheets. Place a dump hopper under the floor sheet and align it with the pre-punched large hole. Place a flashing angle on top of the sheet across the outer edge of the hopper entrance with the interior of the angle facing the sidewall. Screw down through the angle, sheet and hopper with 5/16" x 3/4" self-tapping screws. (See Figure 8E.
8. Installation 24' Leveling Band Post Installation Install the leveling band posts on the floor as shown in Figure 8G. The fourth and eighth holes in the floor sheet indicate the location of the leveling band posts. Attach posts with 5/16" x 1-1/4" bin bolts (S-277). The third hole from the bottom of the sheet, there will be eight (8) posts (one every third sheet). In the eighth hole there will be four (4) posts (one every sixth sheet).
8. Installation 30' Leveling Band Post Installation Install the leveling band posts on the floor as shown in Figure 8H. The fourth, seventh and tenth holes in the floor sheets indicate the location of the leveling band posts. Attach with 5/16" x 1-1/4" bin bolts (S-277). In the fourth and seventh hole there will be ten (10) posts (one at every third sheet). In the tenth hole there will be six (6) posts one every fifth.
8. Installation 36' Leveling Band Post Installation Install the leveling band posts on the floor as shown in Figure 8I. The third, sixth, tenth and twelfth holes in the floor sheets indicate the location of the leveling band posts. Attach with 5/16" x 1-1/4" bin bolts (S-277). In the third hole from the bottom of the floor sheets there will be eighteen (18) posts (one in every other sheet). In the sixth and tenth hole there will be twelve (12) posts (one at every third sheet).
8. Installation Flashing Bolt Installation Install the eave flashing bolts (5/16" x 1-1/4") through the sidewall and tighten first nut. Note at the vertical sidewall seams, one bolt is turned around to avoid interference with eave flashing. (See Figure 8J.) Left bolt on the each vertical sidewall seam level with the eave flashing bolts (as viewed from inside the bin) is to be installed bolt in, nut out, as shown in Figure 8J.
8. Installation Eave Flashing Installation (Continued) Figure 8L Eave Flashing Splice The flashing splice pieces can now be attached to the eave flashing to seal around the rib of the floor sheet as shown with (S-280) #10 self-drilling screws. (See Figure 8M.) Figure 8M Eave Flashing (TD-101018) (As viewed from inside the bin.
8. Installation Outer Dump Chutes Bolt a angle dam (TD-100598) to each dump chute using three (3) 1/4" x 5/8" bolts and nuts, as shown in Figure 8N. Use 1/4" x 5/8" bolts and double nuts to fasten dump chutes to hopper. Do not tighten first nut down. Lock second nut to first nut and make sure chutes raise and lower FREELY.
8. Installation Intermediate Dump Chutes Install a 1/4" nut up each leg of (S-4748) 1/4" U-bolt. Position as shown on each intermediate dump chute and fasten with 1/4" nuts. This U-bolt is where intermediate dump chains attach. (See Figure 8O.
8. Installation 24' Leveling Band Location Position leveling bands as shown in Figure 8P and Figure 8Q. Use two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach bands to posts. Also use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to join band sections. Note that band sections connect to each other only at endmost holes until completing the circle where an overlap may occur.
8. Installation 30' Leveling Band Location Add leveling bands as shown in the relevant drawings on Pages 51-52. Use two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to join band sections. Also use (2) 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach bands to posts. Note that band sections connect to each other only at endmost holes. Due to the odd number of rafters leveling band posts spacing is not equal on the inner and outer leveling bands.
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8. Installation 36' Leveling Band Location Add leveling bands as shown in the relevant drawings on Pages 53-54. Use two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to join band sections. Also use (2) 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach bands to posts. Note that band sections connect to each other only at endmost holes. Due to the odd number of rafters leveling band posts spacing is not equal on the inner and outer leveling bands.
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9. Assembly Center Cone Assembly Bolt the sections together to form perforated cone as shown in Figure 9A. Use 1/4" x 5/8" bolts and nuts to attach sections together. Figure 9A Center Cone Installation Install cone over the center collar. Fasten cone assembly with twelve (12) #10 x 3/4" self-drilling screws (S-280). (See Figure 9B.
9. Assembly Roof Assembly Special Instructions See roof installation manual located with roof hardware package. 1. Use eave clips for 24' tanks (TD-101017) and eave clips for 30'-36' tanks (TD-101074). The Top Dry eave clips are located in the roof hardware package. 2. Locate eave clips so that a roof sheet will be centered over sidewall ladder. 3. Use roof brackets (TD-100274) shipped in the roof hardware package. (See Figure 9C.
9. Assembly Pulley Assembly Finish assembling the center collar by adding the cross channel. Position the pulley assembly to the cross channel in the middle of the center collar assembly. Use a 3/8" x 1" hex head cap bolt to fasten assembly to the cross channel. Position the pulley in the direction of the desired winch location on the sidewall. (See Figure 9D.) Figure 9D Field drill five (5) 3/8" diameter holes as shown at left.
9. Assembly Dump Chute Chain Assembly Attach all dump chute chains directly to the lift (TD-100801) plate as shown in Figure 9F. Install all chains using “S” hooks (S-4692) to attach the chains to the dump chutes and lift plates. Keep excess chain at the lift plate. Adjust the chains until the chutes are approximately level when the lift plate is in the closed (up) position. Once the chains are uniformly adjusted, crimp the “S” hooks closed.
9. Assembly Dump Chute Chain Assembly (Continued) Figure 9G Figure 9H NOTE: Field cut rounded notches in the outer leveling band(s) where the two (2) roof ladder support channels hang from the roof ribs.
9. Assembly Winch Assembly Complete erection of bin. Install winch as shown using 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach to the sidewall. The cable clamps from either side of the pulley on the cross channel should be removed and the dump chutes pulled tightly shut. Check for the uniformity of the chains on the dump chutes and re-adjust if needed. The downward travel of the chutes must be limited to prevent damage on new Top Dry bins.
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9. Assembly Top Dry Access Door Assembly (TD-100996) 1. Assemble the Z-frames (TD-100991 and TD-100992) and then attach the frames (TD-100991 and TD-100992), to the inside of the access door plate (TD-100990). NOTE: The first set of Z-frames comes pre-assembled to the access door plate. 2. Now attach the top and bottom rear door catches (TD-101020) to the back of the Z-frames. Referring to the layout, position the catches with the left hand most hole aligned with the center hole of the access door plate.
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9. Assembly Access Door Platform (TDP-5012) Before assembly of any platform, read the entire instructions to assure proper placement and assembly. Refer to Figure 9N for proper location of access door platform. Begin by assembling the access door platform support frame using 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and nuts. When attaching platform vertical support to bin sidewall field drill sixteen (16) 3/8" diameter holes for each support spaced every 4".
9. Assembly Large Platform Assembly for 42" Fan Before assembly of any platform, read the entire instructions to assure proper placement and assembly. Refer to Figure 9O below and Figure 9P on Page 66 for proper location of large platform. Begin by assembling the large platform support frame using 7/16" x 1" bolts on all connections. Use 5/16" x 1-1/4" bin bolt to attach the platform vertical supports to the sidewall stiffeners.
9. Assembly Large Platform Assembly for 42" Fan (Continued) Figure 9P 66 Ref # Part # 1 TD-100051 2 Description Qty Weight Channel Bracket 10 4.87 TD-100052 Handrail Post 49-3/4" 7 55.47 3 TD-100053 Toeboard 71-1/2" 1 4.99 4 TD-100054 Toeboard 92" 1 6.42 5 TD-100055 Toeboard 95-1/2" 1 6.67 6 TD-100056 Handrail 71-1/2" 2 17.07 7 TD-100057 Handrail 92" 2 22.98 8 TD-100058 Handrail 95-1/2" 2 22.81 9 TD-100063 Floor Plank 95-1/2" 13 163.
9. Assembly Large Platform Assembly (Continued) (for 1 fan systems or #2 fan on 2 fan systems) Position the vertical support to the existing sidewall stiffeners as shown in Figure 9Q and double nut with 5/16" nuts. Figure 9Q When bolting stiffener to sidewall at locations where platform supports are to be attached, use twenty five (25) 5/16" x 1-1/4" bin bolts, heads to inside. Start 12" below horizontal seam of second and third rings from top. (See Figure 9R.
9. Assembly 42" Fan Diffuser Instructions and Installation Bolt the long side of the hangers to the endmost slots of the top plate (TD-100665) as shown in Figure 9S. Hold the top plate up under the bottom flange of the “C” channel in front of the fan opening. Mark and drill four (4) 3/8" holes into bottom flange using diffuser hangers as a guide. Using 5/16" x 3/8" bolts and nuts bolt the top plate to the “C” channel.
9. Assembly 42" Fan Diffuser Instructions and Installation (Continued) Attach front plate to the top plate with four (4) 1/4" x 1" self-drilling screws. Bolt the side brackets to the front plate slot with the angle outward. Field drill two (2) holes (on inside corrugation hills) through the sidewall and install 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts and nuts. Position the side plates on each side with the angle outward and fasten in place using six (6) 1/4" x 1" self-drilling screws.
9. Assembly Cross Over Platform Assembly (for use with stairs) (TDP-5013) Before assembly of any platform, read the entire instructions to assure proper placement and assembly. Refer to Figure 9U for proper location of cross over platform. Begin by assembling the cross over platform support frame using 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and nuts. When attaching platform vertical support to bin sidewall field drill sixteen (16) 3/8" diameter holes for each support spaced every 4".
9. Assembly Perforated Center Band Drill six (6) 3/8" diameter holes equally spaced as shown in Chart for top band clips. Attach clips using 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts. Add perforated band sections. Note that these do not attach to the leveling bands but hang down on the inside of the top inner leveling band. (See Figure 9V.) Nominal Diameter of Tank (Ft.) # of Holes Dimension 24' 6 25-1/4" 30' 6 22" 36' 12 30" Nominal Diameter of Tank (Ft.
9. Assembly Optional Rotary Switch Roof Locations Figure 9W Overhead View of Optional Rotary Switch Locations Optional Rotary Switch Panel Locations Drill 2" diameter holes through roof panels at locations as shown in Figure 9W. Use a mounting plate as a pattern and drill four (4) 3/8" holes through roof panels at each switch location so the plate can be bolted to the roof.
9. Assembly Optional Installation of Roof Mounted Level Switches Drill 2" diameter holes through roof panels at locations as shown in Figure 9W on Page 72. Use a mounting plate as a pattern and drill four (4) 3/8" holes through roof panels at each switch location so the plate can be bolted to the roof. Attach flex coupling to the power-pak and install roll pin. Apply teflon tape or pipe sealant (not included) to power-pak pipe threads and thread power-pak into mounting plate coupling.
9. Assembly Optional Installation of Wall Mounted Rotary Switches IMPORTANT: Wall mounted switch must be located at least 3' below the fan opening. Drill 2" hole through wall 3' below the upper fan and heating unit(s), hole should be centered on outside valley. Position mount plate (from inside), mark and drill 3/8" holes. Caulk coupling abundantly where it passes through the wall. Add foam weather strip around top and sides of plate then bolt to bin wall. Caulk coupling to wall from outside.
9. Assembly Transition Installation (TR-4734) Before cutting the opening check that TR-4734 is the transition that was ordered. When installing the GSI aeration transition, it will be necessary to field cut a hole into the bottom sidewall ring (usually straight across from the unload auger). Refer to Figure 9AA for proper dimensions of cut-out. The base angle will also need to be cut at entrance collar cut-out.
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10. Accessories 2 Ring Door Installation Instructions Before starting to install, be sure the correct door has been received. 4.00" Bin Corrugation (WD-6133) Figure 10A 1. Remove inner door panels and outer door cover. Apply double row of rope caulk along door flanges, noting how door and bin sheets lap. The top of the door frame goes to the inside of the sidewall and the bottom of the door frame goes to the outside of the sidewall sheet.
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10. Accessories 2 Ring Door Assembly Parts List Part # Ref # 12'-27' Bin Diameter 30'-60' Bin Diameter 4.00" Corrugation 4.
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10. Accessories Base Angle Once the door frame has been placed and secured, continue adding necessary sidewall ring(s). To the lower edge of the bottom ring, attach the base angle ring. Before lowering the bin, apply (optional) mastic sealer to the entire underneath side of the base angle. (See Figure 10D.) Next, lower the bin on to the foundation and check for an adequate seal.
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11. Warranty GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale, 14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations, which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.