GSI Group PNEG-1451, Installation Manual

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8. 4.00" Corrugation Farm Commercial Hopper Tank (FCHT) 7-9 Rings
112 PNEG-1451 Ladder, Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks
Base Platform and Platform Support Assembly
NOTE: The platform mounting angles (I) should be mounted on the bin first. The platform floor (F) should
then be assembled onto the support frame. Leave platform support (G) to floor brace (M) bolts
loose until floor and toe plates (D) are secure.
Assemble the platform support (G) frame using 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and nuts. When attaching
platform mounting angles (I) to sidewall, locate the mounting angles according to the instructions
on Page 107 . Align holes on the platform floor (F) with the holes on platform supports (G) and bolt together
using 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and nuts. Attach platform toe plates (D) at the same time as attaching
the platform floor (F). The vertical entrance angle bolts to the platform floor (F), toe plate (D) and platform
support (G). The handrail post (E) bolts to the platform floor (F) and toe plate (D) as shown in
Figure 8W .
Figure 8W Base Platform
Ref # Part # Description
A LS-6621 46'' Vertical Entrance Angle (Pink) (1)
B LS-6702 58'' Handrail (Red) (2)
C TDP-5002 30'' Handrail (Pink/Black) (2)
D TDP-5011 29-3/4" Platform Toe Plate (2)
E LS-371 42" Handrail Post (Yellow) (2)
F LS-6703 Platform Floor (1)