Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-681 - Manual (Page 15)

PNEG-681 Series II Bucket Elevator 15
6. Boot Section
Boot sections are pre-assembled at the factory. Boot inlet hoppers are typically shipped separately.
1. Before installing boot on foundation, examine boot for damage or loose hardware. Do not attempt to
install if parts are damaged.
2. Proper position of boot is critical for successful installation. Boot inlet section can be installed as an
up-leg or a down-leg inlet.
3. Identify the up and down side of boot. (See Figure 6A.)
NOTE: The up-leg inlet position is approximately six inches (6") higher than the down-leg side.
Figure 6A Boot Section
Attaching Boot to Foundation
1. Remove the nuts and inlet blank plates to attach boot inlet hopper.
2. Anchor and level boot. Boot must be level and plumb. There are a variety of ways to accomplish this.
GSI recommends that you shim to the perimeter, secure with hold-downs and grout the base.
3. Set boot in place.
4. Level in all directions prior to anchoring.
5. Use anchor bolts and mounting brackets (not supplied) to secure boot to foundation.
6. Check boot levelness and plumbness periodically throughout the installation process to ensure
proper elevator erection.