Grain Systems Bin Accessories PNEG-1451 - Manual (Page 58)

6. 2.66" Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 10-22 Rings
58 PNEG-1451 Ladder, Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks
Base Starter Bracket and Ladder Assembly with Safety Cage
Once the two (2) 3/8" holes have been field drilled, attach the starter brackets to the sidewall as shown in
Figure 6Y . Check the top ladder section to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top. Attach to the
starter brackets using the holes located 1" from the top of the ladder. It will also be necessary to field drill
a 3/8" hole in the ladder section. Drill this hole 2" below the pre-drilled hole 1" from the top of the ladder.
(See Figure 6Y.) See general detail information on Page 12 for proper installation of additional ladder
sections required. Now, standoff brackets must be installed on the ladder sections and attached to the
sidewall at each horizontal seam and repeated every 32" until reaching the bottom of the tank. Use
5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts for all connections.
NOTE: See Page 55 for safety cage hoop assembly, Page 47 for platform assembly and Page 50 for
vertical support installation. DO NOT install any safety cages or safety cage bells at this time. The
access door platform assembly must be installed first.
Figure 6Y