Grain Systems PNEG-1891 - Manual (Page 15)

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Dryer Supports
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Concrete Blocks
▪ Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands
▪ Leg Stand Spacing
▪ Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates
▪ Installing a Leg Stand to the Dryer Basket Corner
▪ Installing a Leg Stand Along the Dryer’s Frame
▪ Installing the Leg Stands Behind the Hitch Frame
Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Concrete Blocks
Before filling the dryer with grain, the dryer frame must be supported with either concrete blocks or leg
stands. If choosing concrete blocks, follow these guidelines for proper installation:
• Place a 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 board between the dryer frame and the concrete blocks to prevent the dryer
frame from fracturing the concrete blocks.
• To prevent the dryer from overturning, it must be secured to the foundation using cables and turn-
buckles that are fastened to anchors in the concrete foundation.
• Do not use the wheels as supports. Wheels are for transporting the dryer when it is empty.
• Place concrete blocks six feet apart on each side of the dryer to support the dryer frame.
NOTE: A minimum of one support for every six feet of basket length is required on each side.
• The blocks must be able to support the weight of a dryer that is filled with grain.
• With the hitch tongue removed, place a concrete block under the hitch mount location.
• The hitch assembly and the fan support must remain in place during operation. The hitch assembly
and fan support are not part of the transport tie down assembly.
• Use shims to provide uniform, level support for all blocks.
• The dryer should be 16 in. (40.6 cm) off the concrete pad to accommodate for clean-out and the use
of auxiliary grain handling equipment.
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