Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1784 - Manual (Page 3)

PNEG-1784 Page 3 of 5
BFT Bin Lid Assembly
2. With the lid closed, align the hole in the lever arm with the hole in the bin lid. Insert 1/2" bolt through
the hole and fasten with the nylock nut using 3/4" wrench and ratchet. NOTE: DO NOT over tighten.
This is a pivot bolt and the lever arm must be able to pivot freely.
Figure 5 Install Lever Arm and Chain
3. Place the new lid assembly over the existing peak ring collar and rotate lid assembly such that the
lever arm and spring hinge line up with the roof eave bracket. (See Figure 1 on Page 1.) Use a clamp
to pull the mounting brackets together. Slide the 3/8" carriage bolt supplied through the mounting
bracket and loosely fasten with nut.
(See Figure 6.) Remove clamp and then tighten the bolt with
9/16" ratchet, ensuring that the vertical flange tightens past the left edge of the top, horizontal flange.
(See Figure 7 on Page 4.)
Figure 6 Mount Lid to Peak Ring
Mounting brackets
Clamp