27
24' Batch & Autoflow
Figure #15
9.3/8" (23.813 cm)
Standard
Caulking
Standard Sidewall Sheets
As Viewed From Outside
9.3/8" (23.813 cm)
CAULKING DETAIL
GAUGE
COLOR CODE
22
White
20
Red
19
Black/Yellow
18
Orange
17
Pink/Light Blue
16
Blue
15
Brown/Red
14
Green
13
Yellow/Blue
12
Black
11
Pink
10
Light Blue
9
Blue/Orange
8
Yellow
Before bolting the sidewall sheets together, check that you have
the proper gauge steel for the first ring. The higher gauge
numbers denote the thinner materials. (For example: 20 gauge
material is thinner than 14 gauge.) In erecting Top Dry grain bins
the thinnest material always goes on top. The first sidewall ring
you assemble will be the second ring from the top of your bin.
Check the various gauges of your bin with the Color Code Chart
and begin building accordingly.
Once you have selected the proper gauge material, begin
assembling the sidewall sheets according to the instructions on
the following page.
- For bolting specifications on stiffeners, see Figure #10.
Note: The rope caulking is installed before each sheet is as-
sembled. Apply rope caulking between the last vertical row of
bolts and edge of outside sheet. There is sufficient caulking for
all vertical seams on storage and drying bins. Wipe sheet clean
where caulking is to be applied.
CAULKING DETAIL
