Install center collar channels and cap plates – Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4075A User Manual

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Chapter 7: Roof Assembly

After You Finish

NOTE: If roof exhausters will be installed, see roof accessories,

Preparation for Roof Exhauster

Installation

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Install Center Collar Channels and Cap Plates

The following procedure is for lifting and installing the center collar channels and cap plates assembly as
one unit onto the center collar in the roof.

Before You Begin
Determine the appropriate lifting chains and lifting device to lift the center collar channels and cap plates
assembly as a unit.
What You Should Know
The center collar channels and the cap plates are assembled as a unit on the ground.

1. Place a generous amount of continuous bead of tube caulk (A) on the mating surface of the roof

flashing.

NOTE: Before continuing, read and understand the safe and proper lifting procedures needed to

install the A-frames. For more information, see

Guidelines for Assembling and Lifting the A-

Frame Rafter Sections, page 103

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2. Attach the appropriate lifting chains (B) to the previously installed lifting eyebolts.

3. Attach the appropriate lifting chains (B) to the appropriate lilting device (C).

4. Use the appropriate lifting device (C) and qualified personnel to hoist the cap plate assembly (D) into

place.

5. Ensure all holes are aligned, and install flange bolts (E) and flange nuts (F) into each collar channel

clip.

6. Disconnect the lifting device (C) and remove lifting chains (B) from the cap plate assembly (D).

7. Tighten all hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications,

page 24

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