Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1461 - Manual (Page 43)

8. Optional BFT Ladder Assembly
PNEG-1461 12', 15', 18' and 21' Bulk Feed Tank Series and Grain Hopper Tank Series 43
Roof Ladder Support Bracket Installation
The roof ladder requires support brackets at the top of the ladder. These upper ladder support brackets
either bend in towards the center of the ladder or bend out away from the ladder depending on the
diameter and roof angle of the tank being assembled.
See Figure 8D below and Figure 8I on Page 47 that
show brackets for the 12'-30° and 12'-40° roofs. See Figure 8E on Page 44 and Figure 8J on Page 47
that show brackets for 15'-30° and 15'-40° roofs. See Figure 8F on Page 45 and Figure 8K on Page 47
that show brackets for 18'-30° roofs. Assemble the wedge and support brackets to the ladder rail as shown
in
Figure 8G and Figure 8H on Page 46 . Then, slide the support bracket assemblies along the ladder rails
as shown in Figure 8D below, Figure 8E on Page 44 and Figure 8F on Page 45 until the slots match up
with the pre-punched holes in the roof panel and attach using the existing bolts.
NOTE: The roof ladder supports must be assembled so that the maximum distances are not exceeded.
See Figure 8L on Page 48 and the “maximum distances chart” to determine maximum allowable
spacing of support brackets.
Figure 8D 12' Tank
Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or failure of the equipment.
WARNING
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Ref # Part # Description
A
LDR-5403 30° Support Bracket
LDR-5404 40° Support Bracket
Ref # Part # Description
B
LDR-4386 30° Support Bracket
LDR-4387 40° Support Bracket