4. Installation
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PNEG-2116
Bucket Elevator
4. Begin lifting succeeding elevator sections into position. In most but not all installations, the inspection
elevator section is the next section after the boot to be installed.
a. Certain applications, particularly tall elevators, impose heavy structural loads on the elevator leg
and boot sections. In these applications, lower trunk sections and the boot section are fabricated
from heavier gauge materials. Packing list indicates quantity of each gauge of trunk. Individual
pieces are labeled to show gauge.
b. Continually refer to the certified drawings, so that trunk sections are correctly positioned for
ladder attachment.
c. If the customer has ordered the elevator with optional explosion vents in certain elevator
sections, these sections must be located in their specified locations.
d. If the elevator includes a short (non-standard) height elevator section, the certified drawings
furnished with the elevator will indicate its intended position, usually immediately above the
inspection section.
5. Plumb each elevator section as it is positioned on the preceding section. Attach guying and/or
bracing as determined by pre-installation planning. Shim as required to plumb each section and
tighten assembly fasteners.
The elevator shipment included one or more containers
of bulk fasteners, sufficient to completely assemble the elevator and any accessories ordered with it.
FASTENERS WERE NOT PROVIDED FOR ASSEMBLY OR ATTACHMENT OF BRACES OR
ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT.
Figure 4F Elevator Joint Fasteners
Figure 4G Lifting Hole Locations
Incorrect placement of trunk sections of varying gauge sheet metal could result in
support failure, collapse of the elevator and death or severe injury to anyone in the
area. Trunk sections of varying gauge must be installed in the locations shown on
the certified drawings with the heavier gauges toward the bottom.
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Description
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Lifting Holes
