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3. Foundation Requirements

PNEG-1510

Top Dry 24', 30' and 36' Manual Batch

Duct and Drying Fan Pad Optional

Placement of the Duct Fan Pad: GSI Top Dry Duct System only.

Refer to

Figure 3E

to determine the duct pad size.

1. The top of this pad should be level with the top of the bin’s foundation.

2. Recommended pad thickness is 4" minimum.

3. Front of pad should be perpendicular to bin wall.

Figure 3E

Summary of Contents for Top Dry 24

Page 1: ...PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch Construction and Owner s Manual PNEG 1510 Date 02 18 13 ...

Page 2: ...2 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch ...

Page 3: ...ions 25 Lifting Jacks and Brackets 26 Lifting Jack Usage 27 Chapter 6 Stiffener Details 28 Stiffener Gauges 28 Outside Stiffeners 29 Top Stiffener Starting Location 31 Stiffener Installation and Location 32 Bolting Requirements Two 2 Stiffeners per Sidewall Sheet 33 Stiffener and Seam Locations 34 Chapter 7 C Channels 35 Stiffener to C Channel Bracket Installation 35 C Channel Installation 36 Cent...

Page 4: ...or 42 Fan 65 42 Fan Diffuser Instructions and Installation 68 Cross Over Platform Assembly for use with stairs TDP 5013 70 Perforated Center Band 71 Optional Rotary Switch Roof Locations 72 Optional Rotary Switch Panel Locations 72 Optional Installation of Roof Mounted Level Switches 73 Optional Installation of Wall Mounted Rotary Switches 74 Transition Installation TR 4734 75 Transition Assembly ...

Page 5: ...ctions Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided c...

Page 6: ...oof vent icing DC 969 CAUTION The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excessive vacuum or internal pressure from fans or other air moving systems Adequate ventilation and or makeup air devices should be provided for all powered air handling systems The manufacturer does not recommend the use of downward flow systems suction Severe roof damage can result from any blockage of air...

Page 7: ...s 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Rotating flighting will kill or dismember Flowing material will trap and suffocate Crusted material will collapse and suffocate Keep clear of all augers DO NOT ENTER this bin Failure to heed these warnings will result in serious injury or death If you must enter the bin 1 Shut off and lock out all power 2 Use a safety harness and safety...

Page 8: ...Decals 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury death structural damage or collapse of tank 1 Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain remains above this outlet 2 Side floor outlets to be used ONLY when above condition is satisfied 3 Lock all side floor outlets to avoid accidental premature use 4 See manufacturers ...

Page 9: ...ghly to prevent uneven settling from the weight of the bin Naturally the site must allow convenient access for easy loading and unloading plus provide additional space for future units Also consider the positioning of handling equipment availability of electricity and the placement of fans heaters and gas tanks Scribe the Diameter Having determined the center of the site drive a small 2 x 4 in the...

Page 10: ...ails for necessary information Once the footing has been dug you are ready to build the forms It is important that the form be rigid enough to hold its shape against the poured concrete Also the foundation must be flat Sloped floors cannot be used in drying bins A carpenter s level placed on top of the 2 x 4 will enable you to set the top of the forms to match the top of the center stake Check the...

Page 11: ...ided form will approximate a circle and can be constructed quite easily When the foundation form is completed install reinforcement rods by either welding or wiring in place Place 2 of compacted sand on the inside level of the foundation The sand is then covered with a 4 mil plastic moisture barrier 6 x 6 Wire mesh two 2 mats covering the entire area of the foundation completes the preparation of ...

Page 12: ... to Figure 3D to determine the concrete pad size 1 The top of this pad should be level with the top of the bin s foundation 2 Recommended pad thickness is 4 minimum 3 Front of pad should be perpendicular to bin wall 4 Pad for heater not required IMPORTANT Fan pad and fan must be leveled and smooth for proper operation Vibration problems can result from improper fan leveling Figure 3D ...

Page 13: ...d Optional Placement of the Duct Fan Pad GSI Top Dry Duct System only Refer to Figure 3E to determine the duct pad size 1 The top of this pad should be level with the top of the bin s foundation 2 Recommended pad thickness is 4 minimum 3 Front of pad should be perpendicular to bin wall Figure 3E ...

Page 14: ...iameter of Bin 30 Corrugation 4 00 Ring B N Outside Radius Sq Ft Mesh 6 x 6 6 6 Optional 4 18 x 18 Grid Ft Length 6 Bar Ft Total Cu Yds Concrete 6 1 2 2 15 9 1400 900 200 19 7 8 1 10 2 15 10 1400 900 200 21 9 10 2 8 3 16 1 1400 900 500 25 11 3 8 4 16 5 1400 900 700 29 Diameter of Bin 36 Corrugation 4 00 Ring B N Outside Radius Sq Ft Mesh 6 x 6 6 6 Optional 4 18 x 18 Grid Ft Length 6 Bar Ft Total C...

Page 15: ...ing capacity is in doubt contact a local soil testing engineer 3 Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 PSI at 28 days 4 Requirements for reinforcement do not include overlap 5 Lap all circumferential bars 35 bar diameters and stagger all laps in plan 3 0 6 All material used for backfill inside the ring wall should be a clean well graded crushed stone or sand gravel mixture Bac...

Page 16: ...sitions Refer to below Chart for necessary radius and chord lengths Take the time and work carefully since accuracy is important Work both directions from first anchor bolt location this will help eliminate possible error in laying out anchor bolts On larger bins sight across starting anchor bolt and center pin and place anchor bolt on opposite side of anchor bolt radius From this point you can wo...

Page 17: ...ng to the sidewall Bolt Size Torque Ft lbs Minimum Maximum 5 16 18 15 20 3 8 16 35 42 7 16 14 65 72 1 2 13 95 105 NOTE Grade 2 bolts are designated with a plain head NOTE Grade 5 bolts are designated by three 3 slash marks on the head All 5 16 diameter bolts are to be grade 5 or higher NOTE Grade 8 bolts are designated by six 6 slash marks on the head NOTE Grade 8 2 bolts are designated by six 6 s...

Page 18: ...tiffeners to the sidewall sheets It is also used in attaching roof panels to the top sidewall sheet and attaching roof panels and flashing to the center collar 0 3125 x 1 250 Pre assembled with a steel backed neoprene washer This bolt is primarily used to connect roof panels together where they overlap It is also used at the bottom of the flat bottomed bins to attach the base angle to the sidewall...

Page 19: ...ers S 248 are used at the stiffener splices and some are used in the roof rafter splices 0 375 x 1 000 Hex flanged head without a plastic sealing washer This bolt is used to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges A steel flat washer is used on the nut side of the connection They are also used on C channel splices and mounting C channel to wall bracket 0 375 x 1 500 Hex flanged head without ...

Page 20: ...ested locations of Top Dry accessories When locating the manway be sure the outside ladder will not interfere with other accessories below Roof vents should be spaced evenly around the roof Quantity will vary with individual systems See Figure 4A NOTE The Top Dry system should be provided with a dependable equipment ground Figure 4A ...

Page 21: ... Viewed from the Inside of Bin All 4 00 corrugated sidewall sheets must be placed correctly All 4 00 corrugated sidewall sheets have a top and bottom Failure to observe this will not allow the door to fit properly Carefully review the erection manual and place sidewall sheets as shown in Figure 4B ...

Page 22: ...a 20 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 24 10 17 Ga 17 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 20 Ga 30 5 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 20 Ga 30 6 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 20 Ga 30 7 17 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 20 Ga 30 8 17 Ga 17 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 20 Ga 30 9 17 Ga 17 Ga 17 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 20 Ga 30 10 16 Ga 17 Ga 17 Ga 17 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 18 Ga 2...

Page 23: ...bin Check the various gauges of the bin with the color code chart and begin building accordingly REMEMBER Assemble the top ring first Color Code Chart Once you have selected the proper gauge material begin assembling all sidewall sheets in the following manner Standing on the inside the bin place the left panel to the inside with the right panel to the outside See Figure 5A Check to see that the s...

Page 24: ...mpleted All body sheet bolts are to be installed with the bolt head and its neoprene washer to the outside and the nut on the inside Do not tighten bolts until all sheets are assembled and form a complete ring Attach lifting brackets to stiffener bolt holes These straps coupled to the jacks will enable you to later elevate the bin Now tighten the bolts in sequence starting from the center and work...

Page 25: ... and form a complete ring Tighten the bolts in sequence starting from the center and work to the edge in both directions This permits the sidewall sheets to draw up evenly After assembling the second ring lift the top ring sheets in place add top stiffeners build the Top Dry floor then the roof NOTE The sidewall sheets used for the top ring are punched to accommodate the eave flashing bolts NOTE T...

Page 26: ...fting jacks required is best determined by personal experience Factors such as bin size soil compaction wind velocity jack design etc are all to be considered when deciding how many to use If in doubt use one jack on every other stiffener GSI recommends heavy duty jacks rated at 6000 lbs or more See Figure 5E Figure 5E ...

Page 27: ...inside of the first ring bolt the next ring Be sure to stagger the sheets and select the proper gauge material Lower the bin on the foundation after assembling and tightening bolts on the new ring or rings When installing duct work for the drying fans be sure to install it as you go up with the bin letting the duct set on the foundation before the bolts are tightened to assure proper alignment Now...

Page 28: ...16 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 24 6 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 24 7 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 24 8 12 Ga 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 24 9 10 Ga 12 Ga 12 Ga 14 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 24 10 8 Ga 10 Ga 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 30 5 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 30 6 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 30 7 12 Ga 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 30 8 10 Ga 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 30 9 10 Ga 12 Ga 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 Ga 16 Ga 30 10 8 Ga 10 Ga 12 Ga 14 Ga 16 ...

Page 29: ...08 2 Ring 8 Gauge Base 88 3 16 Yellow FC 4206308 2 Ring 8 Gauge 87 15 16 Yellow FC 42062 2 Ring 10 Gauge Transitional 94 19 32 Purple FC 4205712 2 Ring 12 Gauge 94 19 32 Black FC 4205714 2 Ring 14 Gauge 94 19 32 Green FC 4207516 2 Ring 16 Gauge 93 9 16 Blue FC 4207518 2 Ring 18 Gauge 93 9 16 Orange FC 4206516 2 Ring 16 Gauge Top 85 9 16 Blue FC 4206518 2 Ring 18 Gauge Top 85 9 16 Orange FC 4205912...

Page 30: ...6 Stiffener Details 30 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch Outside Stiffeners Continued Figure 6A ...

Page 31: ...ffeners and on the splice use 3 8 x 1 hex bolts a washer on the nut side connection Refer to sidewall gauges and stiffener usage All stiffeners are outside the bin wall Use 5 16 x 3 4 grade 5 bin bolts with head and neoprene washer to the inside of the bin wall Refer to proper Chart on Page 29 and Figure 6A on Page 30 for proper location of stiffeners and sidewall sheets Figure 6B ...

Page 32: ...tiffener with base plate attached will not rest on the foundation due to unlevel concrete etc Shim plates have been furnished and should be used to fill opening between base plate and concrete IMPORTANT If shim plates are not used where required the downward pressure of the stiffeners will not be transferred directly to the foundation and bin failure could result Figure 6C ...

Page 33: ...lts the bolt head and neoprene washers are on the outside of the bin NOTE For the splice plates FC 42076 use 5 16 x 1 1 4 bolts for the stiffener to sidewall connections Figure 6D Standard 17 Gauge through 20 Gauge Sheet Bolting Detail Viewed from outside of the bin Sidewall Gauge Horizontal Seam Vertical Seam Stiffener to Sidewall Overlap Seam 17 through 20 5 16 x 3 4 10 5 16 x 3 4 42 5 16 x 3 4 ...

Page 34: ...6 Stiffener Details 34 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch Stiffener and Seam Locations Figure 6E ...

Page 35: ...d the wall brackets on the inside of the bin The wall brackets are to be positioned with the brackets top hole matching the first hole up from the horizontal seam not counting the horizontal seam Bracket to sidewall connection using a 3 8 x 1 1 2 bolt S 2086 head outside with a neoprene washer S 3558 against the wall on the inside See Figure 7A Figure 7A ...

Page 36: ... upper two 2 holes of the top set of three 3 holes leaving the bolts loose Install the splice plates at the rolled C eave member seams using 3 8 x 1 flanged hex bolts and nuts Install bolts as shown in Figure 7C Tighten all bolts Figure 7B C Channel Attachment Figure 7C Nominal Diameter of Tank Ft Part A 24 TD 100678 30 TD 100643 36 TD 100731 ...

Page 37: ... a jack on center collar See Figure 7D Figure 7D Position the center collar at the center of the bin and raise it to the required height per diameter of tank Height is measured from the bottom of the center collar to the concrete See Figure 7E Figure 7E Nominal Diameter of Tank Ft Part A 24 TD 100632 30 TD 100634 36 TD 100730 Nominal Diameter of Tank Ft Dimension A 24 8 9 1 2 30 10 5 3 16 36 11 8 ...

Page 38: ...There are left and right rafters Be sure to alternate left right left right etc The floor sheet support purlins can now be installed using 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts There are three 3 different lengths of purlins to fit between the rafters Insert the straight tab of the purlin through the upper slot in the left hand rafter when looking toward the bottom of the rafters Bolt the bent end of the purlin to ...

Page 39: ...up from the lower end of the rafter on the underneath side the angle purlins bolt in the third hole using 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts The angle is to be bolted to the underneath side of the rafters joining rafter to rafter with the angle interior angle facing the center of the bin Tighten all bolts See Figure 8B Figure 8B ...

Page 40: ... The upper purlins are bolted using 5 16 x 1 1 4 bolts in the ninth hole counting up from the sidewall The middle purlins are bolted in the fourth hole counting up from the sidewall Bolt purlins to rafters with interior angle facing the center of the bin as shown in Figure 8C Figure 8C ...

Page 41: ... The upper purlins are bolted using 5 16 x 1 1 4 bolts in the ninth hole counting up from the sidewall The middle purlins are bolted in the fourth hole counting up from the sidewall Bolt purlins to rafters with interior angle facing the center of the bin as shown in Figure 8D Figure 8D ...

Page 42: ... of the angle facing the sidewall Screw down through the angle sheet and hopper with 5 16 x 3 4 self tapping screws See Figure 8E Figure 8E Floor Sheet Installation Now the assembled sheets can be placed over the rafter framework As the sheets are placed and overlapped they are to be screwed down to the rafters using 5 16 x 3 4 self tapping screws leaving the third and eighth holes empty See Figur...

Page 43: ... holes in the floor sheet indicate the location of the leveling band posts Attach posts with 5 16 x 1 1 4 bin bolts S 277 The third hole from the bottom of the sheet there will be eight 8 posts one every third sheet In the eighth hole there will be four 4 posts one every sixth sheet After all of the posts have been installed fill the unused holes with 5 16 x 1 1 4 bin bolts Figure 8G ...

Page 44: ...n the floor as shown in Figure 8H The fourth seventh and tenth holes in the floor sheets indicate the location of the leveling band posts Attach with 5 16 x 1 1 4 bin bolts S 277 In the fourth and seventh hole there will be ten 10 posts one at every third sheet In the tenth hole there will be six 6 posts one every fifth Figure 8H ...

Page 45: ...elfth holes in the floor sheets indicate the location of the leveling band posts Attach with 5 16 x 1 1 4 bin bolts S 277 In the third hole from the bottom of the floor sheets there will be eighteen 18 posts one in every other sheet In the sixth and tenth hole there will be twelve 12 posts one at every third sheet In the twelfth hole there will be six 6 posts one every sixth sheet Figure 8I ...

Page 46: ...stall a fender washer S 3671 and nut Screw the flashing to the flashing angle at the dump hopper opening with five 5 10 self drilling S 280 screws and screw the flashing pieces together where they overlap with three 3 10 self drilling S 280 screws See Figure 8K below and Figure 8L on Page 47 Figure 8K Left bolt on the each vertical sidewall seam level with the eave flashing bolts as viewed from in...

Page 47: ...allation Continued Figure 8L Eave Flashing Splice The flashing splice pieces can now be attached to the eave flashing to seal around the rib of the floor sheet as shown with S 280 10 self drilling screws See Figure 8M Figure 8M Eave Flashing TD 101018 As viewed from inside the bin ...

Page 48: ...t a angle dam TD 100598 to each dump chute using three 3 1 4 x 5 8 bolts and nuts as shown in Figure 8N Use 1 4 x 5 8 bolts and double nuts to fasten dump chutes to hopper Do not tighten first nut down Lock second nut to first nut and make sure chutes raise and lower FREELY Figure 8N ...

Page 49: ...6 Manual Batch 49 Intermediate Dump Chutes Install a 1 4 nut up each leg of S 4748 1 4 U bolt Position as shown on each intermediate dump chute and fasten with 1 4 nuts This U bolt is where intermediate dump chains attach See Figure 8O Figure 8O ...

Page 50: ...n in Figure 8P and Figure 8Q Use two 2 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts to attach bands to posts Also use 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts to join band sections Note that band sections connect to each other only at endmost holes until completing the circle where an overlap may occur Inner Leveling Bands Figure 8P Outer Leveling Bands Figure 8Q ...

Page 51: ...52 Use two 2 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts to join band sections Also use 2 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts to attach bands to posts Note that band sections connect to each other only at endmost holes Due to the odd number of rafters leveling band posts spacing is not equal on the inner and outer leveling bands Inner Leveling Bands Figure 8R Middle Leveling Bands Figure 8S ...

Page 52: ...8 Installation 52 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch 30 Leveling Band Locations Continued Outer Leveling Bands Figure 8T ...

Page 53: ...wo 2 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts to join band sections Also use 2 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts to attach bands to posts Note that band sections connect to each other only at endmost holes Due to the odd number of rafters leveling band posts spacing is not equal on the inner and outer leveling bands Inner Set of Leveling Bands Figure 8U Number 2 Set of Leveling Bands Figure 8V ...

Page 54: ...8 Installation 54 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch 36 Leveling Band Locations Continued Number 3 Set of Leveling Bands Figure 8W Outer Set of Leveling Bands Figure 8X ...

Page 55: ... sections together to form perforated cone as shown in Figure 9A Use 1 4 x 5 8 bolts and nuts to attach sections together Figure 9A Center Cone Installation Install cone over the center collar Fasten cone assembly with twelve 12 10 x 3 4 self drilling screws S 280 See Figure 9B Figure 9B ...

Page 56: ...roof hardware package 1 Use eave clips for 24 tanks TD 101017 and eave clips for 30 36 tanks TD 101074 The Top Dry eave clips are located in the roof hardware package 2 Locate eave clips so that a roof sheet will be centered over sidewall ladder 3 Use roof brackets TD 100274 shipped in the roof hardware package See Figure 9C Figure 9C ...

Page 57: ... the middle of the center collar assembly Use a 3 8 x 1 hex head cap bolt to fasten assembly to the cross channel Position the pulley in the direction of the desired winch location on the sidewall See Figure 9D Figure 9D Field drill five 5 3 8 diameter holes as shown at left Attach the pulley assembly with 5 16 x 3 4 bolts with the neoprene on the inside of the bin See Figure 9E Figure 9E ...

Page 58: ...ss chain at the lift plate Adjust the chains until the chutes are approximately level when the lift plate is in the closed up position Once the chains are uniformly adjusted crimp the S hooks closed Check when attaching the S hook to the end link on a chain that the end has not been cut open If this is found remove the end link or shift up and use the next link in chain The lift plate should be ap...

Page 59: ... Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch 59 Dump Chute Chain Assembly Continued Figure 9G Figure 9H NOTE Field cut rounded notches in the outer leveling band s where the two 2 roof ladder support channels hang from the roof ribs ...

Page 60: ...heck for the uniformity of the chains on the dump chutes and re adjust if needed The downward travel of the chutes must be limited to prevent damage on new Top Dry bins This can be done after the bin is complete and the cable stop bracket and clamp is set to indicate when the dump chutes are fully closed Open the chutes until the cable clamp is about 30 above the cable stop bracket Attach another ...

Page 61: ...9 Assembly PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch 61 Fan Entrance Sheets Figure 9J 24 through 36 fans Figure 9K 42 Fans ...

Page 62: ...oors to move freely 4 Now attach the handles D02 0045 and D03 0512 to the doors NOTE The locking handles along with the hardware labeled out go to the outside doors The rear handles have their own hardware package 5 With the nut and bolt supplied attach the appropriate latches to the handles and lock them See Figure 9L Adjust front latches TD 101021 to catch the inside lip of the front Z frames Ad...

Page 63: ...9 Assembly PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch 63 Detailed Layout for Proper Location of Platforms Figure 9M ...

Page 64: ...at the support brace is placed correctly Now proceed to the platform floor Align holes on platform floor with holes on platform support and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolt and nuts Next assemble handrail posts handrails and handrail braces Figure 9N Ref Part Description Qty Weight 1 LS 371 Platform Vertical Angle 42 3 11 38 2 TDP 5000 Handrail 59 2 10 15 3 TDP 5002 Handrail 30 2 10 ...

Page 65: ... Figure 9O below and Figure 9P on Page 66 for proper location of large platform Begin by assembling the large platform support frame using 7 16 x 1 bolts on all connections Use 5 16 x 1 1 4 bin bolt to attach the platform vertical supports to the sidewall stiffeners Be sure and place the 5 16 x 1 1 4 bolts from the inside of the bin to the outside This will provide maximum weather protection Figur...

Page 66: ...Handrail 71 1 2 2 17 07 7 TD 100057 Handrail 92 2 22 98 8 TD 100058 Handrail 95 1 2 2 22 81 9 TD 100063 Floor Plank 95 1 2 13 163 35 10 TD 100065 X Brace Strap 94 5 16 2 8 75 11 TD 100068 Mid Channel Support 88 3 58 37 12 TD 100069 Side Channel Support 96 2 50 46 13 TD 100071 End Channel Support 92 1 2 2 49 15 14 TD 100085 Short Knee Brace 72 9 32 2 54 51 15 TD 100086 Support Channel 98 3 8 2 53 0...

Page 67: ...ertical support to the existing sidewall stiffeners as shown in Figure 9Q and double nut with 5 16 nuts Figure 9Q When bolting stiffener to sidewall at locations where platform supports are to be attached use twenty five 25 5 16 x 1 1 4 bin bolts heads to inside Start 12 below horizontal seam of second and third rings from top See Figure 9R Figure 9R ...

Page 68: ...hangers to the endmost slots of the top plate TD 100665 as shown in Figure 9S Hold the top plate up under the bottom flange of the C channel in front of the fan opening Mark and drill four 4 3 8 holes into bottom flange using diffuser hangers as a guide Using 5 16 x 3 8 bolts and nuts bolt the top plate to the C channel Figure 9S ...

Page 69: ...ugh the sidewall and install 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts and nuts Position the side plates on each side with the angle outward and fasten in place using six 6 1 4 x 1 self drilling screws NOTE The corner bolt will need to be removed through the side plate side bracket and front plate Figure 9T Side bracket TD 100656 2 Left side plate TD 100664 5 16 x 3 4 Bin bolt and nut Self drilling screws S 7229 Front...

Page 70: ...port to sidewall Special attention should be taken when assembling the platform support that the support brace is placed correctly Now proceed to the platform floor Align holes on platform floor with holes on platform support and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolts and nuts Next assemble handrail posts handrails and handrail braces Figure 9U Ref Part Description Qty Weight 1 LS 371 Pla...

Page 71: ... Attach clips using 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts Add perforated band sections Note that these do not attach to the leveling bands but hang down on the inside of the top inner leveling band See Figure 9V Figure 9V Nominal Diameter of Tank Ft of Holes Dimension 24 6 25 1 4 30 6 22 36 12 30 Nominal Diameter of Tank Ft Part A Qty 24 TD 100219 3 30 TD 100545 6 36 TD 100726 6 ...

Page 72: ...ary Switch Locations Optional Rotary Switch Panel Locations Drill 2 diameter holes through roof panels at locations as shown in Figure 9W Use a mounting plate as a pattern and drill four 4 3 8 holes through roof panels at each switch location so the plate can be bolted to the roof Figure 9X Top Dry Bin Diameter A 24 23 1 2 30 and 36 19 ...

Page 73: ...oupling Conduit opening in power pak should be at right angles to roof rib or face toward eave Caulk underside of mounting plate above and both sides of 2 hole Bolt to roof panel See Figure 9Y Figure 9Y Over Flow Level Switch TAF 6103 Hardware package not shown Included in hardware package Ref Part Description Weight Qty 1 TD 100076 Rotary Switch Power Pak 3 50 1 2 TD 100627 Roof Mount Coupling We...

Page 74: ...ach flex coupling to power pak Add teflon tape or pipe sealant not included to power pak pipe threads and thread in to coupling Conduit opening should be horizontal or down Add 1 vane paddle See Figure 9Z Figure 9Z Wall Mount Rotary Switch TAF 6106 Hardware package not shown Included in hardware package Ref Part Description Weight Qty 1 TD 100076 Rotary Switch Power Pak 3 50 1 2 TD 100629 Roof Mou...

Page 75: ...ons of cut out The base angle will also need to be cut at entrance collar cut out Take note of the Figure 9AA showing the 1 dimension from bottom of entrance collar side bracket to concrete This is important for proper fit of transition NOTE Entrance collar side bracket must be bolted on the inside of the bin sidewall Figure 9AA As Viewed from Inside Bin Part Description Qty S 275 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bi...

Page 76: ... Ref Part Description 1 TR 4724 1 Transition Side 1 TR 4724 2 Transition Side 2 TR 4767 Transition Faceplate 3 TR 4726 Top Entrance Collar Piece 4 TR 4727 Bottom Entrance Collar Piece 5 TR 4728 Sizing Angle 6 TR 4729 Transition Bottom 7 TR 4730 Transition Top 8 TR 4731 Entrance Collar Side Bracket ...

Page 77: ...ll inner panel hinge assemblies per illustration instructions with hinges NOTE Do not distort door frame with use of alignment or drift punches if necessary drill or ream holes to insert bolts in door frame Now tighten frame bolts starting at center and working toward top and bottom on each side 3 Keep inner panels latched and loosen all bearing pin bolts Re tighten all bearing pin bolts This make...

Page 78: ...10 Accessories 78 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch 2 Ring Door Assembly Figure 10B ...

Page 79: ...056 WD 6056 Middle Inner Door Hinge 2 2 10 WD 6054 WD 6054 Top Inner Door Hinge 1 1 11 S 4380 S 4380 Rubber Trim Seal Strip 2 1 4 2 1 4 12 WD 6039 WD 6039 Latch Bar 3 3 13 WD 6037 WD 6037 Inner Panel Latch Right Hand 3 3 14 WD 6038 WD 6038 Inner Panel Latch Left Hand 3 3 15 S 7160 S 7160 1 2 x 1 Hex Socket Cap Screw 6 6 16 WD 6040 WD 6040 Latch Bushing 6 6 17 WD 6079 WD 6079 Long Bearing Pin 38 38...

Page 80: ...10 Accessories 80 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch Optional Bin Step Assembly WD 042 Figure 10C ...

Page 81: ...ue adding necessary sidewall ring s To the lower edge of the bottom ring attach the base angle ring Before lowering the bin apply optional mastic sealer to the entire underneath side of the base angle See Figure 10D Next lower the bin on to the foundation and check for an adequate seal Figure 10D Base Stiffener Shim Figure 10E ...

Page 82: ...82 PNEG 1510 Top Dry 24 30 and 36 Manual Batch NOTES ...

Page 83: ...LAR PURPOSE OR DESIGN OF SUCH 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 forth in the Limited Warranty which shall not exceed the amount paid for the product purchased This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original end user ...

Page 84: ...ulations which should be carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made GSI Group 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 0020 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Fax 1 217 226 4420 www gsiag com Copyright 2013 by GSI Group Printed in the USA CN 304467 ...

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