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V.
Bin System Upkeep
Grain bin and equipment maintenance before and during harvest season will help ensure that good quality grain
will be stored and preserved. Bin will provide many years of extended service if properly maintained. Use
following guidelines as a checklist of maintenance inspections that should be performed on a regular basis.
When instructed to contact Sukup Manufacturing Co. in guidelines below, do so by mail at Box 677,
Sheffield, Iowa 50475; by phone at 641-892-4222; or by e-mail at [email protected].
Roof, Stairs, & Vents
Clean debris from bin roof, peak ring, roof vents, and stairs at end of each harvest season.
Dust and
debris can cause damage to roof as well as make steps and rungs slippery and unsafe to walk on. Not
cleaning debris above roof vents can cause white and brown rust to develop on galvanized metal.
Important:
Inspect bin roof and sidewall for leaks, loose or sheared bolts, and rust or other corrosion. Caulk
any cracks, replace and tighten all missing bolts and nuts, and remove rust or corrosion with wire brush and
paint over tainted area. If problem is severe, contact Sukup Manufacturing.
Ensure proper function of attachments at all bin openings such as manhole and center caps. Ensure all
latches and hold-down clips are used as intended. Also, ensure cap has tight weather seal and is in correct
position if overhead conveyor is mounted. Spouts require roof cap to be permanently fixed.
Tighten any loose bolts used to attach roof steps to roof ribs and, if necessary, install handrails to increase
worker safety and prevent accidents. Also, ensure roof ring expanders and splices are in their correct position
and properly tightened. Because of workers being at extensive heights above the ground, it is important that
all roof components be rigid.
Roof vents should be checked for blockage caused by dirt, dust, debris, frost, ice, bird nests, etc. Clean any
debris to allow free airflow and prevent damage to the roof.
Whenever on the roof, inspect all panels, supporting ribs, stairs, steps, vents, and especially all connections
to ensure accidents do not occur.
Ladders, Catwalks, & Supports
Ensure access ladders, catwalks, and platforms are complete and securely fastened to the bin. Cages should
be on ladders longer than 20’ and begin no more than 7’ from the bottom of the ladder. If ladders exceed
heights of 30’, a landing platform should be provided at each 30’ offset. Ladders should be no more than 7”
from the wall.
Catwalks are often supported by steel structures bolted to the bin sidewall. Check all connections between
the catwalks and the supports often. Bent braces, loose bolts, and sidewall damage can be extremely
dangerous.
While climbing ladder, check for any worn out or loose rungs, loose or missing bolts, and dangerous jagged
edges protruding from the ladder or safety cage. Determine the cause and fix or replace appropriately. Contact
Sukup Manufacturing Co. if sheared bolts are discovered, as they may be an indication of a more serious
problem.
Sidewall Sheets, Stiffeners, & Doors
Inspect the bin exterior on a regular basis:
check for missing bolts, buckled or torn sheets, sidewall bulges,
and any unusual changes in the bin’s appearance. Pay particular attention to bolted joints, noting any cracks,
elongated bolt holes, or waviness along the edges, all of which are signs of over-stress. If a serious structural
problem is detected, contact a consulting engineer.
Shim all stiffener base plates if a void between the base plates and concrete arise. Also, ensure each stiffener
base is correctly anchored to the foundation. If base plate is not bearing uniformly on the concrete foundation,
it may cause stiffener buckling somewhere above the base.
Visually inspect the stiffeners and splices to ensure there are no gaps. Improperly connected stiffeners will
cause sidewall and stiffener buckling. Ensure base is level on the concrete, all bolts and nuts are tight, and
stiffeners are supported through an aeration tunnel.
Ensure door is correctly installed and caulked. Check the corrugation around the door to ensure a watertight
seal exists. Before filling, remember to lock inner doors tight against frame to ensure no structural damage
occurs.
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