Leg Stands and Access Ladders for Portable Dryers Installation and Assembly Manual PNEG-546 Date: 09-24-12 PNEG-546
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Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................5 Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................5 Cautionary Symbols ....................................................................................................................7 Chapter 2 Dryer Supports ................................
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1 Safety Precautions Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Safety Guidelines ▪ Cautionary Symbols Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be respected at all times in the grain storage environment. Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Follow Safety Instructions — Read and Understand Manual • Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on your machine. Keep signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from the manufacturer • Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions • Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic or steel parts. • Wear steel-toed boots to help protect your feet from falling debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoestrings. • A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust. • Wear a hard hat to help protect your head. • Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at elevations greater than 6 ft (1.8 m).
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2 Dryer Supports Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands Leg Stand Spacing Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates Installing a Leg Stand to the Dryer Basket Corner Installing a Leg Stand Along the Dryer’s Frame Installing the Leg Stands Behind the Hitch Frame Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands Before filling the dryer with grain, the dryer frame must be supported with either concrete blocks or leg stands.
Chapter 2: Dryer Supports Leg Stand Spacing Correct leg spacing is important to adequately support the dryer during operation. Incorrect spacing might result in unstable operating conditions. Leg Spacing for Standard Dryers Starting at the back corner of the dryer (A), space legs 4 ft (1.22 m) apart and move towards the front (B). Spacing between the front legs (C) can be 2 ft (0.61 m) or 4 ft (1.22 m), depending on the length of the dryer.
Chapter 2: Dryer Supports Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates To secure the dryer, you must install the front and rear anchor plates to the leg stand bottoms, thereby enabling the legs to be anchored to the concrete foundation. 1. Use a flange bolt (C) and a flange nut (D) to attach the rear leg anchor plate (A) to the bottom of the leg stand (E). 2.
Chapter 2: Dryer Supports Figure 2-5 Installing a leg stand to the dryer basket corner Callout Part number Description A D01–1221 Shim dryer stand to dryer B S-8856 0.50 in. - 13 X 1.75 in. zinc grade 5 flange bolt C S-2121 0.50 in. x 1.375 in.flat washer D S-8506 0.50 in. - 13 zinc flange nut E S-3883 Original bolts installed on dryer (0.50 in. - 13 X 1.75 in.zinc grade 8 HHCS bolt) F S-6493 Original nuts installed on dryer (0.50 in.
Chapter 2: Dryer Supports 2. Align the holes in the leg stand (G) with the holes in the dryer frame, and fasten in place using the bolts and nuts that were previously removed (A and B). 3. Align the top hole in the leg stand (G) with the hole in the basket leg (F). 4. Fasten the legs together using a bolt (E), shim (C), and nut (D). 5. For a secure fit, use the shim plates (H) to make any minor adjustments to the leg height.
Chapter 2: Dryer Supports Installing the Leg Stands Behind the Hitch Frame Use leg stands behind the hitch frame to appropriately support the dryer. 1. Position the leg stands (E) behind the hitch frame, and align them with the holes in the rear hitch cross channel (D). 2. Fasten the legs to the channel using two bolts (B), four washers (C), and two nuts (A) per each leg. Figure 2-7 Installing leg stands to the hitch assembly Part number Description A S-8506 0.50 in.
3 Hitch Ladder Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Hitch Ladder Packages Installing the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket to the Hitch Channel Installing the Ladder Standoff Bracket to the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket Installing the Ladder to the Ladder Standoff Brackets Installing the End Cap to the Ladder Hitch Ladder Packages Hitch ladders are available in three different sizes. You must use the ladder package that is specific to your dryer size.
Chapter 3: Hitch Ladder Installing the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket to the Hitch Channel The hitch ladder is used to access the front of the dryer. It can be installed on either the right or left side of the dryer. 1. Install the hitch ladder support bracket (A) to the center hole pattern on the hitch channel. 2. Fasten bracket (A) to the hitch channel, using flange bolts (B) and flange nuts (C).
Chapter 3: Hitch Ladder Installing the Ladder Standoff Bracket to the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket The ladder standoff brackets secures the ladder to the ladder support bracket, thus ensuring safe access to the front of the dryer. 1. Align the holes in the ladder standoff brackets (B) with the holes on the side of the hitch ladder support bracket (A). 2. Fasten the four standoff brackets (B) to the hitch ladder support bracket (A) using flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (D.
Chapter 3: Hitch Ladder Installing the Ladder to the Ladder Standoff Brackets Standoff brackets are used to support the ladder along it’s vertical length and secure the ladder to the equipment. 1. Install the carriage bolt (C) through the standoff wedge (B). 2. Hook the standoff wedge assembly (B) under the ladder edge (E). 3. Place the standoff bracket (A) onto the carriage bolt (C) and fasten in place with flange nut (D).
Chapter 3: Hitch Ladder Figure 3-4 End cap assembly Callout Part number Description A LDR-5011 Ladder end cap B S-7470 0.3125 in. - 18 X 1 in. zinc grade 5 flange bolt C S-3611 0.3125 in.
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4 Rear Access Ladder Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Installing the Rear Ladder Support Brackets ▪ Installing the Ladder Standoff Brackets to the Rear Ladder Support Brackets Installing the Rear Ladder Support Brackets The rear ladder support brackets attach directly to the dryer and support the ladder standoff brackets. 1. Locate the two upper rear ladder bracket installation locations (A) and remove the existing hardware (B and C). 2.
Chapter 4: Rear Access Ladder Figure 4-1 Installing the rear ladder support brackets Callout Part number Description A D01–2691 Upper rear ladder bracket B NA Existing hardware — bottom bolt in door frame C NA Existing hardware — lower rear bracket D D01–2692 Lower rear bracket E S-9067 0.375 in. - 16 x 0.75 in. zinc grade 5 flange bolt F S-968 0.375 in.
Chapter 4: Rear Access Ladder Installing the Ladder Standoff Brackets to the Rear Ladder Support Brackets The ladder standoff brackets allow the ladder to be easily adjusted and secured to the dryer. 1. Install the ladder standoff brackets (A) to the lower rear ladder support bracket (D), using carriage bolts (B) and flange nuts (C). 2. Install the ladder standoff brackets (A) to the upper rear ladder support brackets (E), using carriage bolts (B) and flange nuts (C). 3.
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GSI Group, LLC Limited 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.
