FLEXICON®
Bulk Bag Discharge Frame Installation and Operation Manual
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4.3 Assemble the arms in their respective legs. Be sure to orient them as shown in figure 8.
Secure them in place with (1) ¾-10 x 4 ½” long bolt, (2) ¾" flat washers, (1) ¾" split lock
washer and (1) ¾-10 hex nut per leg. Torque the hardware to 105 ft/lbs.
4.4 Assemble the back cross brace "F" to the top of the rear extension arms (see figure 9).
Attach using (8) ¾-10 x 2" long bolts, (16) ¾" flat washers, (8) ¾-10 split lock washers and
(8) ¾-10 hex nuts.
4.5 Assemble the front cross brace "F” to the top of the front extension arms (see figure 9).
Assemble using (8) ¾-10 x 2" long bolts, (16) ¾" flat washers, (8) ¾" split lock washers and
(8) ¾-10 hex nuts.
4.6 Install both cross braces, "I", to the frame tabs provided using (4) ½-13 x 1 ½” long bolts, (8)
flat washers, (4) split lock washers, and (4) ½-13 hex nuts (see figure 9).
4.7 Assemble the hoist beam to the front and rear “F" cross braces (see figure 9).
Assemble using (8) ¾-10 x 2 ½" long bolts, (16) ¾” flat washers (8) ¾” split lock washers
and (8) ¾-10 hex nuts.
4.8 Assemble the (3) “D" cross braces (see figure 9). The orientation of the braces will be self
evident. Attach using (6) ½-13 x 1 ½” long bolts, (12) ½” flat washers, (6) ½" split lock
washer and (6) ½-13 hex nuts.
4.9 Assemble the (2) “G" cross braces which connect between the inside, rear bolt on each side
of the front cross brace "F" to front extension arm assembly to the holes provided on top of
the hoist beam at the back (see figure 10). There is (1) left and (1) right hand "G" brace.
There is an angle cut on one end of each brace and it will be self evident as to the proper
orientation.
4.10 Install the two “H” braces to the top of the frame assembly in the same manner as the “G”
braces are installed (see figure 10).
4.11 Square the various components of the BFC upper section and tighten all hardware to the
following final torque specification:
½-13 UNC to 40 ft/lbs.
¾-10 UNC to 105 ft/lbs.
4.12 Assemble the hoist to the hoist beam as per the manufacturers instructions supplied with
the hoist.
4.13 Assemble the hoist tag line between the two 2" x 2" x ¼" angles of which (1) is located on
each end of the beam. Assemble the ¼-20 x 1 ½" long eye bolt to one of the angles via the
hole at the end of the angle and secure in place with (2) ¼" flat washers, (1) ¼" split lock
washer and a ¼-20 hex nut. On the remaining angle, assemble the ¼-20 x 5" long eyebolt
with identical hardware as the other eyebolt except leaving the hardware loose for
adjustment purposes. Loop one end of the tag line thru one of the eyebolts and secure with
