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PNEG-1451

Ladder, Safety Cage and
Platform Assembly for
GSI Hopper Tanks

Installation Manual

PNEG-1451

Date: 10-21-13

Summary of Contents for PNEG-1451

Page 1: ...PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform Assembly for GSI Hopper Tanks Installation Manual PNEG 1451 Date 10 21 13...

Page 2: ...2 PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks...

Page 3: ...orm Support Assembly 29 Eave Safety Cage Hoop Assembly 31 Adapter Assembly Detail 32 Vertical Supports 33 32 and 48 Safety Cage 33 Access Door Platform Mounting Angle Installation 34 Left Hand Platfor...

Page 4: ...85 44 and 48 Safety Cage 85 Access Door Platform Mounting Angle Installation 86 Left Hand Platform and Platform Support Assembly 87 Access Door Safety Cage Hoop Assembly 89 24 48 Safety Cage Bell Sect...

Page 5: ...of lading to justify their claim to the transport company THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily accessible when needed This warranty provides you th...

Page 6: ...ese sections 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...

Page 7: ...cases Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on your machine K...

Page 8: ...Emergency Equipment Quickly Accessible Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job Remove all jewelry Tie long hair up and back Wear safety glasse...

Page 9: ...vent icing DC 969 CAUTION GSI Group Inc 217 226 4421 The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excessive vacuum or internal pressure from fans or other air moving systems Adequate ve...

Page 10: ...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 DANGER Keep...

Page 11: ...l GSI Decals 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 Phone 1 217 226 4421 WARNING GSI GROUP INC 217 226 4421 1 Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain remains above this outlet 2 Side floor outlets...

Page 12: ...by bolting the spacer brackets A through the top and bottom set of holes in the top ladder section C Then attach the extension rails B to the spacer brackets A as shown in Figure 4A When installed cor...

Page 13: ...lice plate A on the outside as shown in Figure 4B Use 5 16 x 3 4 bolts for all connections NOTE With most installations the last ladder section B installed to reach the ground the base or the intermed...

Page 14: ...Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks Ladder Standoff Detail Figure 4C Assembled View from Top of Bin Ref Part Description A LDR 4314 Standoff Bracket B LDR 4198 Standoff Wedge C S 3550 5 16 x 1...

Page 15: ...OTE Platform D and platform support E shown for reference only See platform assembly detail on Page 52 for complete installation instructions for these parts Ref Part Description A LS 6775 67 1 2 Exte...

Page 16: ...e Hoop Bracket Assembly Figure 4E Assembled View from Top of Bin NOTE Leave bolt loose until cage hoop half has been attached Ref Part Description A LDR 4199 Cage Hoop Bracket B S 3550 5 16 x 1 Carria...

Page 17: ...inued Figure 4F Ref Part Description A LS 6615 Center Tube B LS 6616 End Tube C LDR 4199 Safety Cage Hoop Bracket D LDR 4198 Standoff Wedge E LDR 4346 L H Starter Bracket F LDR 4347 R H Starter Bracke...

Page 18: ...18 PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks NOTES...

Page 19: ...PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks 19 2 66 Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 4 9 Rings...

Page 20: ...ugated Commercial Hopper Tank 4 9 Rings 2 66 Commercial Hopper Tank NCHT Ladder and Platform Layout 4 9 Rings Figure 5A 9 Rings See Page 21 for platform locations and section listings Ref Description...

Page 21: ...verticals in the eave or access door safety cage hoop assembly The eave and access door safety cage hoop assembly use the 48 verticals Rings 4 5 6 7 8 9 Section A Platform Located in Ring 2 2 2 2 2 2...

Page 22: ...rts to be used based upon the number of rings in the bin Failure to do so may result in an improper fit or shortage of parts Pay particular attention to the location of ladders and platforms as they r...

Page 23: ...orizontal holes The first hole required for the left hand starter bracket must be located 9 3 8 from the center of the stiffener to the center of the hole as shown in Figure 5B The second hole require...

Page 24: ...ts E must be installed on the ladder sections F and attached to the sidewall at each horizontal seam and repeated every 32 Use 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts for all connections It is also necessary to field dr...

Page 25: ...mbly with Safety Cage Continued Figure 5D Ref Part Description A LS 6615 Center Tube B LS 6616 End Tube C LDR 4199 Cage Hoop Bracket D LDR 4198 Standoff Wedge E LDR 4346 L H Starter Bracket F LDR 4347...

Page 26: ...er Bracket and Ladder Assembly with Safety Cage Continued Figure 5E Ladder and Bracket as Viewed from Top of Bin Ref Part Description A LDR 4198 Standoff Wedges B LDR 4346 L H Starter Bracket C LDR 43...

Page 27: ...attach one smaller tube to the top of the ladder extension rail Adjust the other smaller tube so the bottom of the flattened tube reaches the roof panel Field drill four 4 5 16 holes through both lar...

Page 28: ...et 9 3 8 from the right hand starter bracket A The second mounting angle must be located 56 1 4 from the first mounting angle B The dimensions and locations of these angles are critical for proper fit...

Page 29: ...us pages Align holes on the platform floor M with the holes on the platform supports A and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolts and nuts Attach platform toe plates K at the same time as att...

Page 30: ...ght Hand Platform and Platform Support Assembly Continued Figure 5J Right Hand Platform Ref Part Description H LS 6621 46 Vertical Entrance Angle Pink 1 I LS 6702 58 Handrail Red 2 J TDP 5002 30 Handr...

Page 31: ...the bolt to the inside of the safety cage Bolt these assemblies to the safety cage brackets A and hoop adjuster plates C See connection detail on Page 32 for proper hole location Tighten bolts as you...

Page 32: ...Diameter Bins Connection Detail Use Figure 5M to determine the proper holes to use when attaching the hoop adapter to the adjuster plate Figure 5M Ref Description A Configuration 1 12 Diameter throug...

Page 33: ...ge Attach the vertical support A pieces to the existing hoop halves using the 5 16 x 3 4 bolts and nuts with the heads on the inside of the cage Fasten two 2 hoop halves together and bolt to other end...

Page 34: ...him must be used when attaching mounting angles A NOTE The 2 1 8 mounting angle A locating dimension is from the top of the compression angle B To attach mounting angles A center on column and field w...

Page 35: ...platform supports A and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolts and nuts Attach platform toe plates K at the same time as attaching the platform floor M Vertical entrance angle H bolts to the...

Page 36: ...ft Hand Platform and Platform Support Assembly Continued Figure 5S Left Hand Platform Ref Part Description H LS 6621 46 Vertical Entrance Angle Pink 1 I LS 6702 58 Handrail Red 2 J TDP 5002 30 Handrai...

Page 37: ...e positioned just below the platform as shown in Figure 5T Use the safety cage hoop adjuster angle C to secure the two 2 hoop half E assemblies to the vertical entrance angle on the platform assembly...

Page 38: ...area to allow for the angle of the bell section Attach the safety cage brackets to the ladder as shown in the Figure 5K on Page 31 Once the safety cage brackets are installed attach the bell safety c...

Page 39: ...in Figure 5W Figure 5W Ref Part Description Ref Description A CHT 1594 Support Channel F 32 Typical B CHT 1233 Ladder Bracket G 5 16 x 1 1 4 Hardware C LDR 4314 Ladder Standoff Bracket H 5 16 x 3 4 H...

Page 40: ...40 PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks NOTES...

Page 41: ...PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks 41 2 66 Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 10 22 Rings...

Page 42: ...and Platform for Hopper Tanks 6 2 66 Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 10 22 Rings 2 66 Commercial Hopper Tank NCHT Ladder and Platform Layout 10 22 Rings Figure 6A 17 Rings Ref Description A A Sectio...

Page 43: ...48 Dimension A 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 160 256 256 256 288 Section B Platform Located in Ring 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 Ladder Section 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Bell Safety Cage 0...

Page 44: ...22 Rings 44 PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks 2 66 Commercial Hopper Tank NCHT Ladder and Platform Layout 10 22 Rings Continued Figure 6B 22 Rings Ref Description A A Section...

Page 45: ...48 Dimension A 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 160 256 256 256 288 Section B Platform Located in Ring 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 Ladder Section 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Bell Safety Cage 0...

Page 46: ...latforms is correct for proper installation of the access door platform If the eave starter brackets are mislocated standard installation of the access door platform will not be possible Location of F...

Page 47: ...See Figure 6F on Page 49 See Figure 4B on Page 13 for the proper installation of additional ladder sections F required Standoff brackets E must be installed on the ladder sections F and attached to th...

Page 48: ...OTE Refer to Figure 6D on Page 47 for proper location of ladder starter brackets Ref Part Description A LS 6615 Center Tube B LS 6616 End Tube C LDR 4199 Safety Cage Hoop Bracket D LDR 4198 Standoff W...

Page 49: ...ter Bracket and Ladder Assembly with Safety Cage Continued Figure 6F Ladder and Brackets as Viewed from Top of Bin Ref Part Description A LDR 4198 Standoff Wedges B LDR 4346 L H Starter Bracket C LDR...

Page 50: ...attach one smaller tube to the top of the ladder extension rail Adjust the other smaller tube so the bottom of the flattened tube reaches the roof panel Field drill four 4 5 16 holes through both larg...

Page 51: ...fset 9 3 8 from the right hand starter bracket A The second mounting angle must be located 56 1 4 from the first mounting angle The dimensions and locations of these angles are critical for proper fit...

Page 52: ...on previous pages Align holes on the platform floor M with the holes on the platform supports A and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolts and nuts Attach platform toe plates K at the same ti...

Page 53: ...ight Hand Platform and Platform Support Assembly Continued Figure 6K Right Hand Platform Ref Part Description H LS 6621 46 Vertical Entrance Angle Pink 1 I LS 6702 58 Handrail Red 2 J TDP 5002 30 Hand...

Page 54: ...of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage Bolt these assemblies to the safety cage brackets A and hoop adjuster plates C See connection detail on Page 55 for proper hole location Tighten bolts as y...

Page 55: ...6 Diameter Bins Connection Detail Use Figure 6N to determine the proper holes to use when attaching the hoop adapter to the adjuster plate Figure 6N Ref Description A Configuration 1 12 Diameter throu...

Page 56: ...fety cage Figure 6O Vertical Supports 48 Safety Cage Attach the vertical support A pieces to the existing hoop halves above using the 5 16 x 3 4 bolts and nuts with the heads on the inside of the cage...

Page 57: ...r the angle of the bell section Attach the safety cage brackets to the ladder as shown in the general detail information on Page 12 Once the safety cage brackets are installed attach the bell safety c...

Page 58: ...left of the first mounting angle A Pay careful attention when installing these angles The dimensions and locations of these angles are critical to assure proper fit of all parts Using the platform mo...

Page 59: ...ediate platform mounting angles B The first hole required for the right hand starter bracket must be located 9 3 8 from the center of the left hand intermediate platform mounting angle B to the center...

Page 60: ...d Standoff brackets F must be installed on the ladder sections and attached to the sidewall at each horizontal seam B repeating every 32 until reaching the base platform Use 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts for a...

Page 61: ...ten bolts as you go The bottom assembly requires two 2 hoop halves and will be positioned just below the platform as shown in Figure 6V Use the safety cage hoop adjuster angle D to secure the two 2 ho...

Page 62: ...licable The second mounting angle must be located 56 1 4 to the left of the first mounting angle Pay careful attention when installing these angles The dimensions and locations of these angles are cri...

Page 63: ...tom B of the tank The first hole for the right hand starter bracket must be located 9 3 8 from the center of the left hand base platform mounting angle C to the center of the hole The second hole for...

Page 64: ...tail information on Page 12 for proper installation of additional ladder sections required Now standoff brackets F must be installed on the ladder sections and attached to the sidewall at each horizon...

Page 65: ...shim must be used when attaching mounting angles A NOTE The 2 1 8 mounting angle A locating dimension is from the top of the compression angle B To attach mounting angles A center on column and field...

Page 66: ...platform supports A and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolts and nuts Attach platform toe plates K at the same time as attaching the platform floor M The vertical entrance angle H bolts to...

Page 67: ...ft Hand Platform and Platform Support Assembly Continued Figure 6AB Left Hand Platform Ref Part Description H LS 6621 46 Vertical Entrance Angle Pink 1 I LS 6702 58 Handrail Red 2 J TDP 5002 30 Handra...

Page 68: ...equires two 2 hoop halves and will be positioned just below the platform as shown in Figure 6AC Use the safety cage hoop adjuster angle C to secure the two 2 hoop half E assemblies to the vertical ent...

Page 69: ...in Figure 6AD Figure 6AD Ref Part Description Ref Description A CHT 1594 Support Channel F 32 Typical B CHT 1233 Ladder Bracket G 5 16 x 1 1 4 Hardware C LDR 4314 Ladder Standoff Bracket H 5 16 x 3 4...

Page 70: ...70 PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks NOTES...

Page 71: ...PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks 71 4 00 Corrugated Farm Com Hopper Tanks FCHT 4 6 Rings...

Page 72: ...Farm Commercial Hopper Tank Ladder and Platform Layout 4 6 Rings Figure 7A 6 Rings NOTE The 44 safety cage C sections must be installed in Section A of the ladder system DO NOT install the 44 vertical...

Page 73: ...A For Section B find the proper diameter grain bin and hopper slope and use the number of ladders and safety cages See Chart below Section B Rings 4 5 6 Section A Platform Located in Ring 1 1 1 4 Ladd...

Page 74: ...ize parts to be used based upon the number of rings in the bin Failure to do so may result in an improper fit or shortage of parts Pay particular attention to the location of ladders and platforms as...

Page 75: ...e punched horizontal holes The first hole for the left hand starter bracket B must be located 9 3 8 from the center of the stiffener to the center of the hole The second hole for the right hand bracke...

Page 76: ...d drill this hole 2 below the pre drilled hole that is 1 from the top of the ladder See general detail information on Page 12 for the proper installation of additional ladder sections E required Stand...

Page 77: ...dder Assembly with Safety Cage Continued Figure 7D Ref Part Description A LS 6615 Center Tube B LS 6616 End Tube C LDR 4199 Safety Cage Hoop Bracket D LDR 4198 Standoff Wedge E LDR 4346 L H Starter Br...

Page 78: ...Starter Bracket and Ladder Assembly with Safety Cage Continued Figure 7E Ladder and Brackets as Viewed from top of Bin Ref Part Description A LDR 4198 Standoff Wedges B LDR 4346 L H Starter Bracket C...

Page 79: ...ch one smaller tube to the top of the ladder extension rail Adjust the other smaller tube so the bottom of the flattened tube reaches the roof panel Field drill four 4 5 16 holes through both large an...

Page 80: ...B offset 9 3 8 from the right hand starter bracket A The second mounting angle B must be located 56 1 4 from the first mounting angle B The dimensions and locations of these angles are critical for pr...

Page 81: ...locate the mounting angles I according to the instructions on previous pages Align holes on the platform floor F with the holes on platform supports G and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bo...

Page 82: ...nued Figure 7J Right Hand Platform Support Assembly Ref Part Description G LS 6698 Platform Support 2 H LS 6699 Left Hand Diagonal Support Angle Brown 1 I TDP 5008N Platform Mounting Angle Fluorescent...

Page 83: ...with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage Bolt these assemblies to the safety cage brackets and hoop adjuster plates C See connection detail on Page 84 for proper hole location Tight...

Page 84: ...gure 7L 18 Diameter through 24 Diameter Bins Connection Detail Use Figure 7M to determine the proper holes to use when attaching the hoop adapter to the adjuster plate Figure 7M Ref Description A Conf...

Page 85: ...d 48 Safety Cage Attach the vertical support A pieces to the existing hoop halves above using the 5 16 x 3 4 bolts and nuts with the heads on the inside of the cage Fasten two 2 hoop halves together a...

Page 86: ...the stiffeners located on each side of the access door When installed correctly these angles should be offset from the eave platform mounting angles C 37 1 2 Pay careful attention when installing thes...

Page 87: ...ocate the mounting angles I according to the instructions on previous pages Align holes on the platform floor F with the holes on platform supports G and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head bolt...

Page 88: ...igure 7S Left Hand Platform Support Assembly Ref Part Description G LS 6698 Platform Support 2 H LS 6699 Left Hand Diagonal Support Angle Brown 1 I TDP 5008N Platform Mounting Angle Fluorescent Green...

Page 89: ...nd will be positioned just below the platform as shown in Figure 7T Use the safety cage hoop adjuster angle A to secure the two 2 hoop half assemblies to the vertical entrance angle on the platform as...

Page 90: ...area to allow for the angle of the bell section Attach the safety cage brackets to the ladder as shown in the general detail information on Page 12 Once the safety cage brackets are installed attach t...

Page 91: ...brackets C using support channels A and ladder brackets B as shown in Figure 7W Figure 7W Ref Part Description A CHT 1594 Support Channel B CHT 1233 Ladder Bracket C LDR 4314 Ladder Standoff Bracket...

Page 92: ...92 PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks NOTES...

Page 93: ...PNEG 1451 Ladder Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks 93 4 00 Corrugated Farm Com Hopper Tanks FCHT 7 9 Rings...

Page 94: ...For Section B find the proper diameter grain bin and hopper slope and use the number of ladders and safety cages indicated See Chart below Section B Figure 8A Rings 7 8 9 Section A Platform Located in...

Page 95: ...n is correct between the platforms for proper installation of the access door platform If the eave starter brackets are mislocated standard installation of the access door platform will not be possibl...

Page 96: ...ion of additional ladder sections required Standoff brackets D must be installed on the ladder sections and attached to the sidewall at each horizontal seam and repeated every 44 Use 5 16 x 3 4 bin bo...

Page 97: ...der Assembly with Safety Cage Continued Figure 8D Ref Part Description A LS 6615 Center Tube B LS 6616 End Tube C LDR 4199 Safety Cage Hoop Bracket D LDR 4198 Standoff Wedges E LDR 4346 L H Starter Br...

Page 98: ...Starter Bracket and Ladder Assembly with Safety Cage Continued Figure 8E Ladder and Brackets as Viewed from Top of Bin Ref Part Description A LDR 4198 Standoff Wedges B LDR 4346 L H Starter Bracket C...

Page 99: ...ch one smaller tube to the top of the ladder extension rail Adjust the other smaller tube so the bottom of the flattened tube reaches the roof panel Field drill four 4 5 16 holes through both large an...

Page 100: ...B offset 9 3 8 from the right hand starter bracket A The second mounting angle B must be located 56 1 4 from the first mounting angle B The dimensions and locations of these angles are critical for pr...

Page 101: ...l locate the vertical supports according to the instructions on previous pages Align holes on the platform floor F with the holes on platform supports G and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head b...

Page 102: ...nued Figure 8J Eave Platform Support Assembly Ref Part Description G LS 6698 Platform Support 2 H LS 6699 Left Hand Diagonal Support Angle Brown 1 I TDP 5008N Platform Mounting Angle Fluorescent Green...

Page 103: ...4 bolt with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage Bolt these assemblies to the safety cage brackets A and hoop adjuster plates C See connection detail on Page 104 for proper hole locat...

Page 104: ...gure 8L 18 Diameter through 24 Diameter Bins Connection Detail Use Figure 8M to determine the proper holes to use when attaching the hoop adapter to the adjuster plate Figure 8M Ref Description A Conf...

Page 105: ...of the safety cage Figure 8N Vertical Supports 48 Safety Cage Attach the vertical support A pieces to the existing hoop halves above using the 5 16 x 3 4 bolts and nuts with the heads on the inside o...

Page 106: ...to allow for the angle of the bell section Attach the safety cage brackets to the ladder as shown in the general detail information on Page 12 Once the safety cage brackets are installed attach the b...

Page 107: ...cated on each side of the access door When installed correctly there should be 37 1 2 between the two 2 sets of mounting angles Pay careful attention when installing these angles The dimensions and lo...

Page 108: ...e right hand starter bracket must be located 9 3 8 from the center of the left hand base platform mounting angle A to the center of the hole The second hole required for the left hand bracket must be...

Page 109: ...e top of the ladder See general detail information on Page 12 for installation of additional ladder sections required Now standoff brackets E must be installed on the ladder sections F and attached to...

Page 110: ...stiffeners locate the mounting angles according to the instructions on Page 107 Align holes on the platform floor F with the holes on platform supports G and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head...

Page 111: ...nued Figure 8V Access Door Platform Support Assembly Ref Part Description G LS 6698 Platform Support 2 H LS 6699 Left Hand Diagonal Support Angle Brown 1 I TDP 5008N Platform Mounting Angle Fluorescen...

Page 112: ...sidewall locate the mounting angles according to the instructions on Page 107 Align holes on the platform floor F with the holes on platform supports G and bolt together using 5 16 x 3 4 truss head b...

Page 113: ...igure 8X Base Platform Support Assembly Ref Part Description G LS 6698 Platform Support 2 H LS 6699 Left Hand Diagonal Support Angle Brown 1 I TDP 5008N Platform Mounting Angle Fluorescent Green Black...

Page 114: ...olt with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage Bolt this assembly to the safety cage bracket and hoop adjuster plate D tighten as you go Use the safety cage hoop adjuster angle A to se...

Page 115: ...m adapter plate A to adapter plate A as shown in Figure 8Z This will require ten 10 supports five 5 between each set of adapter plates A Bolts should have the head of the bolt to the inside of the saf...

Page 116: ...brackets C using support channels A and ladder brackets B as shown in Figure 8AA Figure 8AA Ref Part Description A CHT 1594 Support Channel B CHT 1233 Ladder Bracket C LDR 4314 Ladder Standoff Bracket...

Page 117: ...PARTICULAR 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 T...

Page 118: ...e 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...

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