GSi BFT 12, Assembly Manual, Page: 41 / 88

Bulk Feed Tanks
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PNEG­257 12'­21' BFT
Note: See 30­degree roof manual( PNEG­1092) in roof
hardware box for instructions on
12',15',18' & 21' grain bin roof.
Grain Bin Roof Shown
Anchor all jacks securely with metal stakes and
cables (use one jack per sidewall sheet). Now
raise the tank just enough to assemble the next
ring. When lifting your tank crank all jacks at
an equal rate. This will prevent bowing previ­
ously assembled rings and make for easier hole
alignment. To the inside of the first ring bolt the
next ring. Be sure to stagger the sheets and
select the proper gauge material. Lower the tank
on the foundation after assembling and tighten­
ing bolts on each new ring. Now re­bolt lifting
straps to the lowest ring in place thus far.
NOTE: Add outside ladders and other
accessories to tank walls as you continue to
raise the tank.
After body sheets are assembled and bolts are
tightened, raise the tank and attach the legs. Do
not put a bolt in the bottom sidewall hole yet,
because the hopper must be attached here. When
the legs are in place and tightened, release the
jack enough to rest the tank on the legs.
Anchor Jacks Securely
Anchor Cable
Roof: Raising
Anchor Tank Before 2nd Ring Assembly