Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-257 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-257 12', 15', 18' and 21' Bulk Feed Tanks BFT and GHT Series 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 6
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 8
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Decals .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 4 General Information ........................................................................................................................... 14
Bulk Feed Tank Assembly Manual General Instructions .................................................................... 14
Chapter 5 Foundation .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 6 Sidewall Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 26
Bulk Feed Tank Assembly .................................................................................................................. 26
Sidewall Sheet Orientation (12' Only) ................................................................................................. 27
Sidewall Erection ................................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 7 Roof ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Sealed Roof Panel Installation (12'-18' BFT) ...................................................................................... 30
12' Roof Reinforcement Angle ............................................................................................................ 32
Roof Ladder ........................................................................................................................................ 33
12' 60° Roof Cap Ground Control ....................................................................................................... 36
Roof Cap ............................................................................................................................................. 41
15' and 18' Roof Assembly Instructions .............................................................................................. 42
Raising the Roof .................................................................................................................................. 44
Chapter 8 Hopper Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 46
Hopper Sheets .................................................................................................................................... 46
Hopper Collar Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 9 Leg and Leg Bracing .......................................................................................................................... 50
12' Only ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Installation of Leg to Sidewall .............................................................................................................. 51
Installation of Leg to Sidewall for 15', 18' and 21' BFT ........................................................................ 52
12'-21' Leg Bracing ............................................................................................................................. 53
Bracing Hole Layouts .......................................................................................................................... 55
Hopper to Leg Bracing ........................................................................................................................ 59
Chapter 10 Ladder ............................................................................................................................................... 60
Optional Sidewall Ladder ................................................................................................................... 60
Ladder Safety Cage ........................................................................................................................... 61
Optional Safety Cage ........................................................................................................................ 61
Safety Cage Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 11 Raising Bin ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Raising Bin to Set on Foundation ...................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 12 Grounding ......................................................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 13 Pneumatic Fill Kit ............................................................................................................................. 68
Pneumatic Fill Kit Assembly .............................................................................................................. 68
Roof Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 68