Grain Systems PNEG-1708 - Manual (Page 37)

8. Assembling Ladders, Platforms and Catwalks
PNEG-1708 GSI Modular Tower Dryer 37
Safety Cage Extensions
Install safety cage extensions from top safety cage to bell safety cage just above foundation as follows.
Quantity depends upon dryer model.
1. Splice outside ladder stiffeners with ladder stiffener splices. Snug bolt outside ladder stiffeners
behind formed ladder sections. (See Figure 8I.)
Figure 8I Close Up - Pointing to ladder stiffener splice.
Install ladder stiffener splice with four (4) bolts.
2. Install safety cage brackets and safety cage hoops like top safety cage.
3. Before lifting each section, tighten bolts in outside ladder with safety cage for that section.
As dryer is constructed, continue installing safety cage extensions to each section of dryer before
lifting it.
(See Figure 8J.)
Figure 8J Close Up - Outside Ladder Brackets