Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1460 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-1460 6', 7' and 9' Bulk Feed Tank BFT Series and GHT Series 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 6
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 8
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 10
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Decals .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 4 General Information ........................................................................................................................... 13
Bulk Feed Tank Assembly Manual General Instructions .................................................................... 13
Chapter 5 Foundation .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 6 Sidewall Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 21
Tank Sidewalls .................................................................................................................................... 21
Caulking Detail .................................................................................................................................... 22
Sidewall Sheet Orientation .................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 7 Roof ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Sealed Roof Panels Installation .......................................................................................................... 26
Peak Ring Collar to Roof Panels ......................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 8 Optional BFT Ladder Assembly ........................................................................................................ 29
Starter Bracket Installation .................................................................................................................. 30
Sidewall and Roof Ladder Installation ................................................................................................. 31
Roof Ladder Support Bracket Installation ........................................................................................... 32
Ladder Standoff Installation ................................................................................................................ 37
Ladder Section Assembly ................................................................................................................... 38
Ladder Support Detail ......................................................................................................................... 39
Ladder Decal Application .................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 9 Ladder Handrails ................................................................................................................................ 40
Handrail Installation for Ladder System Without Safety Cage ............................................................ 40
Chapter 10 Safety Cage ....................................................................................................................................... 48
Ladder System With Safety Cage ..................................................................................................... 48
Safety Cage Hoop Assembly ............................................................................................................. 50
Safety Cage Installation ..................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 11 Roof Cap and Ground Control ........................................................................................................ 55
Roof Cap and Ground Control Instructions ....................................................................................... 55
Chapter 12 Hopper Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 61
Hopper Sheets ................................................................................................................................... 61
Reinforcement Angles ....................................................................................................................... 64
Hopper Collar .................................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 13 Legs and Leg Bracing ...................................................................................................................... 68
Tank Legs and Leg Braces ................................................................................................................ 68
Bracing Hole Layout .......................................................................................................................... 72
Hopper to Leg Horizontal Bracing ..................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 14 Raising Bin ........................................................................................................................................ 77
Raising Bin to Set on Foundation ...................................................................................................... 77
Bin Grounding Instructions ................................................................................................................ 80
Chapter 15 Pneumatic Fill Kit ............................................................................................................................. 81
Pneumatic Fill Kit Assembly .............................................................................................................. 81
Roof Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 82