
Chapter 4: Installing the Tower
Installing the Main Tower to the Bin (CTS Stiffened Bins)
1. Align the top hole in the sidewall attachment bracket (26) to the top hole in the main tower legs (15
or 16) using 1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolts (2) and 1/2" flange nuts (7). Refer to
in
Main Tower to the Bin (FC Stiffened Bins), page 23
for bracket spacing details.
NOTE:
Use the additional holes to adjust the height relative to the peak upwards. The holes are
spaced so that it can be adjusted in 2" increments up to 12". Install nuts (7) to the inside of
the leg (15 or 16) flanges.
Figure 4-4
Installing the sidewall attachment brackets to the tower leg
2
1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolt (S-9062)
16
Main tower right leg
7
1/2" flange nut (S-8506)
26
Sidewall attachment bracket
2. Install the sidewall attachment brackets (26) to the stiffener (29) using 3/8" x 1-1/2" flange bolts (3)
and 3/8" flange nuts (9).
NOTE:
Install nuts (9) to the outside of wall attachment brackets (26).
Figure 4-5
Installing the eave tower assembly to the bin (for CTS stiffeners)
3
3/8" x 1-1/2" flange bolt with sealing washer (S-7488)
26
Sidewall attachment bracket
9
3/8" flange nut (S-9426)
29
Stiffener
PNEG-2328
Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
25