GSI Group PNEG-1451, Installation Manual

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5. 2.66" Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 4-9 Rings
PNEG-1451 Ladder, Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks 27
Eave Adjustable Braces
The eave adjustable braces must be attached at this time. An eave adjustable brace is comprised of
one large diameter tube and two (2) smaller diameter tubes.
(See Figure 5F.) Slide the smaller tubes
inside the larger tubes and attach one smaller tube to the top of the ladder extension rail. Adjust the other
smaller tube so the bottom of the flattened tube reaches the roof panel. Field drill four (4) 5/16" holes
through both large and small tubes and bolt together using 1/4" x 1-1/2" bolts and nuts. This will prevent
the adjustable braces from slipping.
(See Figure 5G.)
NOTE: Refer to Page 24 for proper location of ladder starter brackets.
Figure 5F
Figure 5G
NOTE: Refer to Figure 4A on Page 12 for additional details for standoff bracket to ladder assembly and
cage hoop bracket to ladder.