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Part Number: 198930 R4

Revised: Nov. 2018

Full Floor Aeration System (with
Welded Supports)

14’ & 19’ Standard Corr Grain Bins
Installation and Storage Instructions

Original Instructions

14' & 19' STANDARD CORR BINS

FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM

(WITH WELDED SUPPORTS)

INSTALLATION & STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY

BEFORE BEGINNING AERATION FLOOR ASSEMBLY

EFFECTIVE DATE: June, 2015

Part Number: 198930

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Page 1: ... Revised Nov 2018 Full Floor Aeration System with Welded Supports 14 19 Standard Corr Grain Bins Installation and Storage Instructions Original Instructions 14 19 STANDARD CORR BINS FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS INSTALLATION STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING AERATION FLOOR ASSEMBLY EFFECTIVE DATE June 2015 Part Number 198930 Revision...

Page 2: ...New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual Description Section Updated Safety Decal Locations 2 6 Safety Decal Locations and Details on page 7 ...

Page 3: ...0 3 1 Bin Design and Capacity 10 3 2 Foundation Design and Loads 10 3 3 Site and Assembly 10 3 4 Methods of Installation 11 3 5 Critical Assembly Requirements 11 3 6 Product Storage 12 3 7 Grain Bin Use 13 3 8 Important Notes 13 4 Preparation 15 4 1 Check Shipment 15 4 2 List of Tools and Equipment 15 4 3 Order Optional Equipment 15 5 Assembly 16 5 1 Assembly Safety 16 5 2 Planning the Floor Layou...

Page 4: ... process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions Keep this manual available for frequent reference and review it with new personnel Call your local distributor or dealer if you need assistance or additional information 1 INTRODUCTION FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 ...

Page 5: ...tained in this manual Remember YOU are the key to safety Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you Make these practices a working part of your safety program All accidents can be avoided It is the full floor aeration system owner operator and maintenance personnel s responsibility to read and understand ALL safety instructions safety decals and manuals and follow th...

Page 6: ...lay the same decal s as the original part Replacement safety decals are available free of charge from your distributor dealer or factory as applicable 2 5 Decal Installation Replacement 1 Decal area must be clean and dry with a temperature above 50 F 10 C 2 Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper 3 Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small porti...

Page 7: ...afe operation and use of the full floor aeration system requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to as well as the safety precautions that must be taken to avoid serious injury death or damage Figure 1 Safety Decals FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 19 STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS 2 SAFETY ...

Page 8: ...ock out all power 2 Use a lifeline safety harness and have an observer outside before entering the bin 3 Wear proper breathing equipment or a respirator 4 Avoid the center of the bin Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Part Number 8110 00013 WARNING Keep clear of all augers DO NOT ENTER this bin If you must enter the bin 1 Shut off and lock out ...

Page 9: ...of and or bin damage Consult dealer to install adequate roof venting Ensure all roof vents are open and unobstructed Discontinue use of aeration fan if roof vents become obstructed with ice NOTICE Part Number 8110 00066 FALL RESTRAINT ANCHOR POINT MAX WORKING LOAD 1 000 lb 453 kg SEE MANUFACTURER ROOF MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ANCHOR POINT LOCATIONS Part Number 8110 01090 FULL FLO...

Page 10: ...not assume any liability for results arising from their use Important Foundation should be uniform and level Level should not vary by more than over a span of four feet under the bottom ring angle Any variance from level must be shimmed under upright base assembly If being utilized to support a full floor aeration system this levelness requirement should extend across the complete floor area 3 3 S...

Page 11: ...conditions 3 Your foundation must provide uniform and level support to the structure being supported Surface imperfections causing gapping must be remedied This may involve but not be limited to a grouting under the bottom ring of a non stiffened bin or tank and b shimming under the uprights of a stiffened bin or tank or under the legs of a hopper 4 Make sure that the proper hardware is utilized f...

Page 12: ...nce that weathered galvanized surfaces get 2 Parts that are not well ventilated or well drained can collect water between surfaces and develop white rust 3 White rust is not a structural concern if its development is stopped in the early stages A light film or powdery residue can occur after a period of heavy rainfall or a short time of improper storage If white rust has started to develop separat...

Page 13: ...w box that is free of moisture 3 In addition to wiping down wallsheets a food grade oil can also be applied with a clean lint free cloth This will assist in preventing any further moisture from contacting the galvanizing on the steel Due to safety concerns with installation and use Westeel does not recommend the use of oil on other parts such as roof sheets and safety ladders Page A10 D If Parts B...

Page 14: ...Westeel bins Tighten all bolts to the recommended torque settings Do not locate grain bins close to high buildings which might cause snow to fall onto or build up on the roof of the grain bin Consider future expansion and allow space for loading and unloading of the bin Your dealer and local government agricultural consultants can help you plan your storage system for maximum efficiency 3 BEFORE Y...

Page 15: ... 1 2 sockets recommended Large pocket carpenter pouch 8 20 cm metal punches for aligning bolt holes Step and extension ladders construction grade 6 point wrenches Imperial box end Metal cutting saw suitable for cutting roof rings and wind rings Scaffolding Centre post bin stand Crane and or bin jacks Minimum Recommended Safety Equipment A properly stocked first aid kit Eye foot head and hand prote...

Page 16: ...large open area with a level surface Always have two or more people assembling the full floor aeration system Make sure you have sufficient lighting for the work area Tighten all fasteners according to their specifications Do not replace or substitute bolts nuts or other hardware that is of lesser quality than the hardware supplied by the manufacturer Stay away from overhead power lines and other ...

Page 17: ...rts floor support layout O The maximum amount of overhang that the free end of a plank can extend beyond a floor support O S 3 floor support layout Important To ensure a successful aeration floor installation implement the following process as closely as possible 1 Make sure the spacing between adjacent floor supports does not exceed the maximum spacing of the floor supports dimension S on the flo...

Page 18: ...ops flowing 2 When uprights are present the unload auger discharge hole and fan openings must be between the uprights unless otherwise specified by Westeel 3 Openings should not be placed on vertical wall sheet seams 4 For maximum grain drying efficiency the unload auger discharge hole should be directly across from the fan 5 If two fans are used they should be placed no more than 60 apart and the...

Page 19: ... AUGER UNLOAD POINT B POINT A TUBE DOOR LOCATION Page B1 drying efficiency the unload auger discharge hole should be directly acros should be placed no more than 60º apart and the auger discharge hole sh the midpoint between the fans FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 19 STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS 5 ASSEMBLY ...

Page 20: ...tyle forms the majority of the supports and are oriented as shown Note that the upper support rails are longer than the bottom rails The single supports and the double supports have the light gauge flat bars at the bottom Support Spacing S For any given bin diameter and tier height the S dimension provided must not be exceeded This holds for all three legs on any given plank Due to the bend in the...

Page 21: ...The number of planks C requiring this can be obtained from the floor plank layout information for the diameter of the bin in question In addition the planks requiring cutting are identified by a C that is stenciled along the edge of the plank For example in a 21 bin all planks on both sides labeled 1C 2C and 3C or 6 planks in total are required to be cut Important Planks on opposite sides of the b...

Page 22: ... as illustrated In this case the ends of the cut are 10 from the ends of the plank Again planks on opposite sides of the bin are cut differently as per the Important Note above Sometimes on larger bins a split plank is also a cut plank In these occasions only one end of each split plank pair is cut Flashing Flashings cover the gap between the floor planks and the bin wall The overlap on mating fla...

Page 23: ...f drilling screws that are provided Four screws are provided for each flashing They should be installed towards the inside of the bin to secure overlapping corners and free edges Flashing will need to be cut to accommodate internal protrusions such as internal uprights caulk as necessary IMPORTANT ONLY CUT THOSE PLANKS WITH A C IN THE DESCRIPTION CHECK THE FLOOR LAYOUTS FOR THE NUMBER OF CUT PLANK...

Page 24: ... 17 and the manufacturer s instructions Transitions should be placed between stiffeners and away from vertical wall seams Vertical support within the fan transitions is required for non stiffened bins Seal the openings against moisture penetration Care of Aeration Floor Planks The planks can be easily damaged so proper care when transporting and handling must be observed Damaged planks should be r...

Page 25: ... the unloading wells 3 If there is a short plank created to accommodate an unloading well at least two supports are required to support each end of the short plank even if the above two conditions are otherwise met STEP BY STEP 1 Measure to determine the exact center of the bin Mark this point point A 2 Mark where the unload auger will exit the bin see section on Planning Mark this point point B T...

Page 26: ... plank on top of the floor supports and position such that the gap between the outer leg of the plank when measured at the mid point and the bin wall equals the measurement G taken from the appropriate layout chart All three plank legs should be supported All planks should be centered such that the space at each end is equal Add additional V supports along the chalk lines where required Check to i...

Page 27: ...ned 3 or 4 planks installed another row of supports added and so on Consistent support rows also insure consistent S spacing s Remember that after installing any plank the overhang dimension should be verified and a short single support added if necessary Around the perimeter of the bin the respective support spacing S and overhang length O must not be exceeded However there is latitude to shrink ...

Page 28: ... column slightly differently in order to provide overhang support and yet maintain the necessary S support spacing Examples of this are provided within the accompanying illustrations and in the Support Layout drawings Figure 13 For S Spacing Equal to or Greater than 24 Overlap V Supports The V supports are 42 from point to point along the top rail The aeration planks are 10 wide so one support wil...

Page 29: ...nstall as per the guidelines provided in the Unload Auger Tube section Insure that the gaps around the unloading wells are not excessive and are covered by the well flanges that the overhangs are properly supported and that the O dimension is not exceeded Any planks cut completely should be supported within the allowable overhang dimension Any planks that were notched should have the cut legs also...

Page 30: ...nt To ensure a successful aeration floor installation implement the following process as closely as possible 1 Make sure the spacing between adjacent floor supports does not exceed the maximum spacing of the floor supports dimension S on the floor support layout diagrams for the floor being assembled 2 Make sure all three plank legs are supported 3 Make sure the free ends of planks do not extend b...

Page 31: ...oor Planks Plank ID Length in Qty 1C 70 8 2 2C 105 6 2 3 111 6 2 4 129 9 2 5 143 2 2 6 151 5 2 7 158 0 2 8 161 8 2 Flashing 196621 28 3 8 Washer 75 235957 1 Screws 150 235990 1 Perforation Floor Kit Floor Bundle Ship Wt lbs 054 198011 198071 407 094 198041 198101 416 G 1 15 16 C 4 FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 19 STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS 6 APPENDIX ...

Page 32: ...ength in Qty 1C 93 4 2 2C 128 9 2 3C 159 6 2 4 161 8 2 5 179 4 2 6 193 4 2 7 203 3 2 8 212 0 2 9 218 5 2 10 223 1 4 Flashing 196621 39 3 8 Washer 75 235957 1 Screws 180 235990 1 Perforation Floor Kit Floor Bundle Ship Wt lbs 054 198014 198074 784 4 094 198044 198104 800 0 G 3 3 4 C 6 6 APPENDIX FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 19 STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS ...

Page 33: ...198930 R4 33 6 2 Floor Support Layouts Figure 18 19 SC Support Layout Full Plank FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 19 STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS 6 APPENDIX ...

Page 34: ...34 198930 R4 Figure 19 14 SC Support Layout Full Plank Page 23 6 APPENDIX FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 19 STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS ...

Page 35: ...ural 30 months Elite Cones Paint 30 months Structural 10 years WESTEEL cones Paint No Warranty Structural 12 months Smooth Wall Bins Paint 60 months Structural 10 years Commercial Smooth Wall Bins Paint 12 months Structural 10 years Limitation of Remedies Replacement Within the warranty period Westeel will replace the goods and or original manufactured components thereof which are found to Westeel...

Page 36: ...ns as to Manufacturer The warranty does not cover products sold by Westeel that are not manufactured by Westeel In those circumstances the purchaser is referred to the manufacturer of those products Limitation of Implied Warranties and Other Remedies To the extent allowed by law neither Westeel nor its dealers nor any company affiliated with Westeel makes any warranties representations or promises...

Page 37: ...hole or in part such provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect or impair the legal validity of any other provision of the warranty FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM WITH WELDED SUPPORTS 14 19 STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS 7 LIMITED WARRANTY WESTEEL GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS ...

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