Grain Systems PNEG-707GSI - Manual (Page 224)

21. Hopper
224 PNEG-707 12', 18', 24' and 30' GSI Commercial Tower Dryer
Hopper (Cross Section) Example - All Models (Continued)
Hopper Parts Hardware and Installation Notes
Outside hopper panels (R.H./L.H.) compression
angles and through compression angle splices. 3/8" x 1", Grade 5 bolts and nuts.
(See photos for additional installation notes.) (Lift dryer to free
outside hopper panels.)
Outside hopper panel (L.H./R.H.) seams. 1/2" x 1", Grade 5 bolts and nuts. (Install L.H. and R.H.
panels in pairs that mirror each other. First bolt every other
seam, in other words, bolt flat edged seams. Channels will
bolt over angled edge seams with common bolt.) (Gather
lower edges of panels and secure with temporary bolts.)
(Install lower legs.)
Metering drum bearing support.
Metering drum floor clips.
Metering drum floor.
3/8" x 1", Grade 5 bolts and nuts. (Level and drill for outside
bolts.) (Center bolt is common with outside hopper panel seam.)
1/2" x 1", grade 5 bolts and nuts. (Install on panel seams.)
1/2" x 3/4" slotted truss head bolts and 5/16" whiz lock nuts.
(Install to clips and level.) (Silicone caulk metering drum floor.)
Hopper discharge weldment to outside hopper panels. 1/2" x 1", Grade 5 bolts and nuts. (Bolt tight. Tighten bottom
four bolts on outside hopper panels seams while accessible.)
Hopper channels (R.H./L.H.) to outside hopper panels
(R.H./L.H.). 1/2" x 1", Grade 5 bolts and nuts. (Install L.H. and R.H. hopper
channels in pairs that bracket each other. Match shape of
hopper channel to vertical base channel for smooth transition
from grain column to hopper.) (Tighten outside hopper.)
(Silicone caulk gap between hopper panels at compression
angles, and along vertical length of compression angle splices.)
Pre-assemble one (1) inside hopper flange to each
inside hopper panel. 5/16" x 3/4" Whiz lock bolts and nuts.
Inside hopper panels to hopper channels. 3/8" x 1", Grade 5 bolts and nuts.
Inside hopper flange to inside solid wall sheet. 5/16" x 3/4" Whiz lock bolts and nuts. (Bolt tight.)
Slide gate frame to outside hopper panel-R.H. 5/16" x 3/4" Whiz lock bolts and nuts.
Slide gate panel. Insert in slide gate frame.
Insert bolts away from hopper, with head of bolt between outside and inside
hopper panels.
Until fully installed, secure outside hopper against wind, especially overnight.