Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1461 - Manual (Page 68)

11. Roof Cap and Ground Control
68 PNEG-1461 12', 15', 18' and 21' Bulk Feed Tank Series and Grain Hopper Tank Series
1. 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 11B Install Lever Arm and Chain
2. Place the 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 11A on Page 67 . 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 11C . Remove clamp and tighten
the bolt with 9/16" ratchet, ensuring that the vertical flange tightens past the left edge of the top,
horizontal flange,
See Figure 11E on Page 69 .
Figure 11C Mount Lid to Peak Ring
Ref # Description
A Nut
B Lever Arm
C Key Ring
D Chain
E Bolt
F Mounting Brackets
G Clamp
H Bracket should extend over flange.
F
G