X-bracing – Grain Systems PNEG-707GSI User Manual
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15. Fans, Divider Hopper, Reducer Walkway
PNEG-707 12', 18', 24' and 30' GSI Commercial Tower Dryer
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X-Bracing
X-Bracing forms an “X” between clips on fans and clips on vertical channels. For placement of clips and
X-bracing, see
to
for the dryer model.
NOTE: At this point, reducer walkway support clips can be installed to inside wall sheets with existing
bolts. Reducer walkway is installed in later step.
1. Bolt two (2) fan support clips to each vertical channel. Use 3/8" x 1" bolts and 1/2" nuts.
2. Join each pair of fans with two (2) intermediate fan support beams. Use bolts and nuts that are
already on fans, add 1/2" washers.
3. Bolt fan crossbeam clips to fans and to intermediate fan support beams. Use 1/2" x 1" bolts and
1/2" nuts.
4. Bolt fan crossbeams (short main, long main, short intermediate, and long intermediate) to form “X”
between fan support clips and fan crossbeam clips. Use 1/2" x 1" bolts and 1/2" nuts with washers.
Figure 15AG Use existing bolts on fans to install
intermediate fan support beams and some fan
cross beam clips.
Figure 15AH Installing top intermediate fan support
beam across two (2) fans.
Figure 15AI Installing bottom intermediate fan support
beam across two (2) fans.
Figure 15AJ Installing fan cross beam clip to fan.