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Table of Contents

PNEG-2145 

21' Diameter Gamma Roof Assembly Instructions

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Contents

Chapter 1  

Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Guidelines  .................................................................................................................................. 4
Cautionary Symbols Definitions  ............................................................................................................ 5
Safety Cautions ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Sign-Off Sheet  ......................................................................................................................... 10
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction  ....................................... 11

Chapter 2  

Decals .................................................................................................................................. 12

Chapter 3  

Hardware Requirements  .................................................................................................... 14

Bolt Torque Specifications  .................................................................................................................. 14

Chapter 4  

Roof Assembly .................................................................................................................... 15

Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener  .......................................................... 15
Installing the Eave Clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet  ..................................... 18
Attaching the Peak Ring Attach Clips to the Rafter ............................................................................. 20
Attaching the Center Collar to Peak Ring Weldment .......................................................................... 21
Peak Ring/Center Collar Placement ................................................................................................... 22
Attaching the Rafter assembly to Roof Rafter Bracket ........................................................................ 23
Attaching the Rafter Assembly to Peak Ring Weldment  ..................................................................... 24
Installing the Tension Rods ................................................................................................................. 25
Assembling the Purlin  ......................................................................................................................... 26
Installation of the Roof Panel Support Clips ........................................................................................ 28
Attaching the Roof Panels ................................................................................................................... 29
Installing the Roof Flashing ................................................................................................................. 32
Roof Ring Location (Optional) ............................................................................................................. 34
Installing a Roof Ring  .......................................................................................................................... 35

Chapter 5  

Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 37

Summary of Contents for 21' Diameter Gamma

Page 1: ...PNEG 2145 21 Diameter Gamma Roof Assembly Instructions Construction Manual PNEG 2145 Version 1 0 Date 03 31 17...

Page 2: ...f Assembly Instructions All information illustrations photos and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make ch...

Page 3: ...Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener 15 Installing the Eave Clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet 18 Attaching the Peak Ring Attach Clips to the Rafter 20 Attaching the Center Collar...

Page 4: ...ed persons must stay out of the work area at all times Alterations must not be made to the equipment Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH This equipment mu...

Page 5: ...N NOTICE This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoide...

Page 6: ...ondition Replace missing or damaged safety signs Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs Replacement safety signs are available from the manufacturer Learn h...

Page 7: ...rom any blockage of air passages Running fans during high humidity or cold weather conditions can cause air exhaust or intake ports to freeze ST 0028 2 Unload the Bin Correctly Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET...

Page 8: ...ure to follow these precautions will result in serious injury or death ST 0037 1 Do Not Enter Bin Rotating flighting will kill or dismember Flowing material will trap and suffocate Crusted material wi...

Page 9: ...bin above this point creates excessive internal pressure and can cause swelling and eventual roof failure The over filling of a bin can also cause the blockage of roof vents and eaves which will lead...

Page 10: ...Safety Sign Off Sheet Below is a sign off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions This sign off sheet is provided for your convenience and...

Page 11: ...sheets and other closely packed galvanized materials should be stored in a dry climate controlled building If outdoor storage is unavoidable the materials should be stored so that they are raised abov...

Page 12: ...g decal contact us to receive a free replacement GSI Decals 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Location Decal Decals Description Located next to aeration system DC 969 Caution...

Page 13: ...tion another person outside the bin 4 Avoid the center of the bin 5 Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator Failure to heed these warnings will result in serious injury or death DC GBC 1A GSI GR...

Page 14: ...ess of the torque specifications chart listed below Bolt Minimum Torque Minimum Torque Sealing Joints Joints with Sealing Washers Structural Joints Joints without Sealing Washers Sealing Joints Joints...

Page 15: ...E Install the bolts from the inside to the outside of the bin passing through the rafter bracket corrugation spacer sealing washer sidewall sheet and outside stiffener and flange nut NOTE Make sure to...

Page 16: ...oof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener 40 Series Stiffened Bins 4 00 Ref Part Description A CTS 2185XX 1 Ring Top Stiffener B S 7488 3 8 x 1 1 2 Flange Bolt C S 9426 3 8 Nut D CTR 1364 Roof R...

Page 17: ...t to the Top Outside Stiffener Universal Stiffened Bins 2 66 Ref Part Description A SS 7066XX 1 Ring Top Stiffener B S 7488 3 8 x 1 1 2 Flange Bolt C S 9426 3 8 Nut D CTR 1364 Roof Rafter Bracket E S...

Page 18: ...o 2 eave clips B or F NOTE Make sure to install the intermediate eave angle A to the outside of the sidewall sheet E for 4 00 bins See Figure 4D NOTE Make sure to install the intermediate eave angle A...

Page 19: ...Figure 4E Installing the Reverse Rolled Eave Clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet for 2 66 Ref Part Description A CTR 1183 Intermediate Eave Angle C S 10260 5 16 x 1 Flange Bolt D S...

Page 20: ...located near the end of each rafter A 2 Install peak ring attach clips B to both sides of the roof rafter A 3 Use flange bolts C and flange nuts D to secure the peak ring attach clips B to the rafter...

Page 21: ...r Support Clips 3 Place the three 3 center collar E pieces over the Z collar support clips D and secure the center collar pieces E together using flange bolts B and flange nuts C as shown in Figure 4H...

Page 22: ...onal ring NOTE It is better to set the center collar a little too high Do not set the center collar too low Figure 4I Center Collar Placement NOTE Make sure the center pole is adjustable up and down R...

Page 23: ...rafter bracket B 2 Install flange bolts C and flange nuts D securing the rafter assembly A to the roof rafter bracket B 3 Tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications See bolt torque...

Page 24: ...rmation see peak ring placement on Page 22 What You Should Know Make sure the other end of the rafter assembly is connected to the roof rafter bracket 1 Attach the rafter assembly D to the peak ring w...

Page 25: ...sure that both ends of the tension rod A installed to the first hole from eave side of the rafters 2 Install the next tension rod B between the two 2 rafter bracket C on the second hole from the eave...

Page 26: ...roof rafter B and install two 2 flange bolts F and two 2 flange nuts G 2 Attach an upper left purlin clip E and an upper right purlin clip D to the roof rafter A and install two 2 flange bolts F and t...

Page 27: ...er assemblies Ref Part Description Ref Part Description A CRP 7346 Roof Rafter G S 9426 3 8 Flange Nut B CRP 7346 Roof Rafter H S 10252 1 2 x 1 3 4 Flange Bolt C CRP 7347 Purlin I S 10253 1 2 Flange N...

Page 28: ...the flange bolts C and flange nuts D NOTE Make sure the roof panel support clip holes should face up towards the roof panel as shown in Figure 4O 2 Tighten the hardware to the recommended torque speci...

Page 29: ...re attached on the purlins before installing the roof panels A What You Should Know For adjustment purposes roof panels A are installed to each rafter first causing exposed gaps B between each roof pa...

Page 30: ...e 4Q Installing the Roof Panels 4 After the initial roof panels A are installed fill in the exposed gaps B Working in a counterclockwise direction install two 2 additional roof panels as shown in Figu...

Page 31: ...sten using bolts G and nuts H NOTE Make sure that the holes are drilled from the inside of the bin 7 Tighten all hardware to the recommended torque specifications See bolt torque specifications on Pag...

Page 32: ...the center collar C to align with the holes in the roof flashing 3 Install flange bolts E and flange nuts F securing the first roof flashing section A to the roof panel ribs NOTE Leave the bolts out...

Page 33: ...ts E and nuts F 6 Repeat Steps 1 5 with second and third roof flashing sections NOTE Remember to place caulk between the overlap of the roof flashing sections 7 Field drill holes into the center colla...

Page 34: ...in the table below install the appropriate brackets NOTE The last roof ring pipe may need to be cut to length Figure 4U Roof Ring Location Ref Description A Roof Step B Roof Panel C Roof Ring Roof Ri...

Page 35: ...ing clip installed 2 Install a flange bolt A to the roof ring clip C and install a sealing washer E to the underside of the roof ring clip C 3 Slide each assembled roof ring clip C onto a roof ring se...

Page 36: ...oof bolts including eave clip bolts Now extend expansion bolts by running the nut out on the threads This procedure should be continued evenly around the roof until the ring raises the roof to show a...

Page 37: ...H PRODUCTS GSI shall not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages including without limitation loss of anticipated profits or benefits The sole and exclusive remedy is set...

Page 38: ...be carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 0020 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Fax 1 217 226 4420...

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