Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1849 - Manual (Page 89)

PNEG-1849 30"-36" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series 89
12. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional)
Chapter 12: 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional)
The distributor platform is optional and only used on bucket elevators that have a distributor spout. The
platform is used to access the distributor for maintenance and control adjustments. The platform should
be located below the distributor head. NOTE: That the clamp installation to the trunking is different for
16", 24" and the 30"-36" but the rest of the assembly is the same.
Install Clamp Band
30"-36" Top Clamp Band to Trunking
NOTE: 30"-36" Top and bottom clamps assemble the same. One attaches to the support channel and one
attaches to the brace channels.
1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into outside set of holes of clamp bands for both the top and bottom
assemblies. Fasten together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts per each clamp.
2. Assemble the top and bottom clamp band weldments, clamp channel and clamp clips at same time
around the trunking. Place clamp rod weldment assembly around the trunking leg and line up holes
on clamp channel and clamp clips with the inside set of holes on the clamp bands. Fasten all
together using six (6) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts.
(See Figure 12A.)
3. Line up the holes located at the end of the distributor support channels and brace channels with the
holes on the clamp clips. Fasten together using four (4) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts.
Figure 12A