Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-256 - Manual (Page 23)

PNEG-256 6', 7' & 9' Bulk Feed Tanks 23
6. SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY
Sidewall Sheet Orientation
Important: Please note the sheet orientation when assembling the bin sidewall. The
upper right corner will have a slot or identifying sticker. This corner should be
on the inside of the tank when assembled.
Figure 6C Viewed from inside
Sheet orientation will effect how the sheets lap together.
Sidewall Assembly
Start by assembling the top ring of the Bulk Feed Tank. The top row of bolt holes has 3-1/8"
spacing in the top ring. Before bolting the sidewall sheets together, check that you have the
proper gauge steel for the top ring. The higher gauge number denotes thinner material.
(Example, 20 gauge material is thinner than 14 gauge.) In assembling all bulk feed tanks the
thinnest material always go on top. The heaviest corrugated sidewall sheet will be located on the
bottom of the tank. Check the various gauges of your tank with the “Sheet Gauge Color Code
Chart” & “Sidewall Sheet Gauge Chart”,
Page 21 and Page 21 .) Begin by putting the rings
together on the edge of the sheets. On 7'-1 ring tanks ensure vertical leg seams are spaced
equally around tank. (Refer to
Page 66 .) After the first ring is complete the roof needs to be
assembled. The pages that follow give the proper instructions for this. After the roof is assembled
the tank can be rolled on its side for easier sidewall assembly.
(See Figure 6D)
All bolts are to be tightened from the nut side only!
Continue to add rings with lighter gauges first, then heavier gauges. The next row of sidewall
sheets go to the inside of the previous row of sidewall panels. Do not forget to place the caulking
between every ring.
Be sure to stagger all vertical seams between rows.