Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1095 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-1095 FCDL 4.00" Corrugation Externally Stiffened Grain Bin 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 9
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Decals ..................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Storage and Drying Bins ...................................................................................................................14
FCDL Bins ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Bins with Stirring Devices .................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 5 Foundations ........................................................................................................................................16
Foundation Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 16
Foundation Forms ............................................................................................................................... 17
Placement of the Fan Pad: Transitions, Fans and Heaters Only ........................................................ 19
Anchor Bolt Placement ........................................................................................................................ 21
Floating Monolithic Foundation Pad for Bins with up to 5 Rings ......................................................... 24
Frost Free Pad Recommendations ..................................................................................................... 25
Frost Free Pads .................................................................................................................................. 26
Inverted “T” Foundation (3000 PSF Soil Bearing Capacity) ................................................................ 28
Inverted “T” Foundations ..................................................................................................................... 29
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Bolting Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 32
Stiffener and Sidewall Seam Bolts ...................................................................................................... 33
Bolt Usage ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Location of Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 6 Installation ..........................................................................................................................................38
Sidewall Construction .......................................................................................................................... 38
Caulking and Bolting Sidewall Sheets ................................................................................................. 40
Lifting Jack Usage ............................................................................................................................... 41
FCDL Stiffener and Sidewall Gauges ................................................................................................. 42
Top Stiffener Starting Location ............................................................................................................ 48
42' Through 60' Commercial Roof Stiffener Detail .............................................................................. 49
FCDL Stiffeners ................................................................................................................................... 50
Stiffener Splicing Details ..................................................................................................................... 52
Door Placement .................................................................................................................................. 54
2 Ring Door Installation ....................................................................................................................... 55
Options for 2 Ring Door ...................................................................................................................... 60
Access Door Weldment Assembly Hardware Package (PLS-41985) ................................................. 62
Base Angle and Stiffener Shim Installation ......................................................................................... 63
Sidedraw Systems .............................................................................................................................. 64
Transition Assembly (TR-6919) .......................................................................................................... 69
Transition Installation (TR-7048) ......................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 7 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................75