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Figure 11.
For S Spacing Equal to or Greater than 24"
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wall. For angled cut planks it would be beneficial to angle the supports to provide maximum support to the
plank legs.
8) Position the 2
nd
plank adjacent to the first and snap into place by applying downward pressure on the mating
seam. Using a plastic coated sledge hammer
in a tamping motion works well…care must be taken to not
damage the planks. Start at one end of the plank and work towards the other end.
Add additional “V” supports
as required consistently along the chalk lines. Again check the overhang to determine if t
he “O” dimension is
being exceeded and add single supports if required.
9) Continue to install floor supports and planks as per the above instructions, and the specific floor plank and
support layout drawings for the bin in question, and work your way across the bin. As planks cover supports
spaced along any given chalk line, additional supports are added in columns to continue providing support
along chalk lines. Remember that all three legs of any given plank must be supported. Review floor plank
layouts and floor support layouts for the specific bin in question for guidance.
The first few rows can be confusing as the bin wall will interfere with the establishment of a consistent support
grid pattern that runs in two directions. However once the first few rows of supports are positioned a support
grid of rows and columns should be established. This will aid in the overall ease of the installation as a row of
supports can be positioned, 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 these dimensions and orient the outer
“V” supports in a 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 within the Support Layout drawings.
FOR "S" SPACING EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 24"
3. Position the second plank adjacent to the first and snap into place by applying downward pressure on the
mating seam.
a. Using a plastic coated sledge hammer in a tamping motion works well.
b. Take care not to damage the planks
c. Start at one end of the plank and work towards the other end.
d. Install additional V supports as required consistently along the chalk lines.
e. Again check the overhang to determine if the O dimension is being exceeded and add single supports if
required.
Figure 12.
Installing a Second Plank
4. Using the preceding instructions, and the appropriate floor plank and support drawings, install the
remaining floor supports and planks:
a. As planks cover supports spaced along each chalk line, install additional supports along the chalk lines.
b. Remember that all three legs of every plank must be supported.
c. Review floor plank layouts and floor support layouts for the specific bin in question for guidance.
FULL FLOOR AERATION SYSTEM (WITH WELDED SUPPORTS) – 14’ & 19’ STANDARD CORR GRAIN BINS
5. ASSEMBLY
