Connecting the tension member to the eave bracket, Chapter 7: roof assembly – Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4060 User Manual

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Chapter 7: Roof Assembly

Connecting the Tension Member to the Eave Bracket

Tension members connect to the eave brackets and are installed around the inside of the bin eave.

Before You Begin

Ensure all eave angles, inside stiffeners and eave brackets are installed before proceeding.

What You Should Know

IMPORTANT: Install bolts as shown, from the backside of the eave bracket.

1. Lift and support the tension member (D) against the outside mating surface of the eave bracket (B).

2. Install flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (A) to each end of the tension member (D).

3. Tighten to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page 29

.

Figure 7-6 View of the tension plate mounting to the bin eave bracket

A

7/16 in. flange nut (S-10251)

D

Tension member (CTR-0161)

B

Eave bracket (CTR-0498)

E

Eave angle (CTR-0186)

C

7/16 x 1-1/4 in. flange bolt (S-10250)

After You Finish
Repeat this process for the remaining tension members.

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