GSI Group PNEG-1451, Installation Manual

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5. 2.66" Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 4-9 Rings
24 PNEG-1451 Ladder, Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks
Eave Starter Bracket and Ladder Assembly with Safety Cage
Once the two (2) 3/8" holes have been field drilled, attach the starter brackets (D) to the sidewall as shown
in
Figure 5C . Check the top ladder section (F) to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top. Attach
starter brackets (D) to the top of the ladder. See Figure 4B on Page 13 for the proper installation of
additional ladder sections (F) required. Standoff brackets (E) must be installed on the ladder sections (F)
and attached to the sidewall at each horizontal seam and repeated every 32". Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts
for all connections. It is also necessary to field drill a 3/8" hole (C) on the ladder section for each starter
bracket (L.H. and R.H.) (D).
Figure 5C
NOTE: Refer to general detail information on Page 12 for additional details for standoff bracket (E) to
ladder assembly and also, 8' extension rail installation (omitted in detailed figure above for clarity).
Ref # Description
A Additional nuts required to support starter bracket and standoff brackets.
B 32" Typical
C Field Drill 3/8" Hole for Starter Bracket
D Starter Bracket (LDR-4346 L.H. and LDR-4347 R.H.)
E Standoff Bracket (LDR-4314)
F 4' Ladder Section