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GLOBAL
INDUSTRIES, INC.
M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator
10230004
2015-08-31
Guy Cables and Anchors
Pre-Assembly
The Leg must be braced every 20’ [6,096 mm]
from the head section to the top of the boot. Guy
cables are generally used for bracing above
ground level. Legs extending into pits (below
ground level) are braced near the ground level. If
the pit is over 20’ [6,096 mm] deep, brace the leg
every 20’ [6,096 mm]. By bracing near the ground
level the maximum overhead guy clearance is
obtained to the first set of cables.
All connections to the leg for guy cables or
bracing must be made with guy wire brackets.
Guy wire brackets are to be located against the
top edge of the leg section flanges. (4) cables,
90 apart are installed to each guy wire bracket.
Anchor locations are shown on
the next page
.
Cable lengths are shown on
page 32
Anchors must be properly designed to withstand
the cable loads. The total loads imposed on the
anchors are listed in
the table below
. All anchors
must be designed by a
Structural Engineer
to match soil and ground conditions. Install
wire rope clips (cable clips) correctly. See
the
instructions
starting on
WARNING!
CARE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO PROTECT
GUY CABLES FROM ACCIDENTAL
DAMAGE. Trucks and farm machinery
could cause serious damage to a cable
and result in elevator collapse.
WARNING!
ALL CABLES OR BRACES ATTACHED
TO BUILDINGS OR OTHER STRUCTURES
MUST BE APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER OF THE STRUCTURE or
by a structural engineer.
Some protection is gained by guard fences
and elevated anchors. Guard fences will keep
equipment a safe distance from cables. Elevated
anchors will help vehicles to pass under the
cables near the anchor. The
next page
shows a
typical elevator anchor.