Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-972 - Manual (Page 76)

11. Accessory Instructions
76 PNEG-972 Construction Manual for 2.66" Corrugation 105' Diameter Tall Tanks (28 Rings and Taller)
Sidedraw Instructions
105' Diameter Tank 2.66" Sidedraw Instructions - 3 Post (Viewed from
Inside of Bin)
NOTE: Refer to PNEG-1000 or PNEG-066 for 90' diameter and smaller bin sidedraw installation instructions.
Wind Ring Installation
Tanks that use wind rings require 2-3/4" diameter holes passing through the sidedraw chute; with the
center no less than 6" from either end and 4-3/8" from the sidewall. The wind ring must penetrate through
the chute and form a complete ring. Do not locate wind ring in 8" space at chute entrance. Field drill
stiffeners for wind ring attachment bracket (if required).
Discharge Tube Installation
1. Use the bottom two (2) holes in the last chute to locate discharge tube 28" below the 7
th
horizontal
seam. Refer to detail “C” on Page 77 for sidewall sheet hole dimensions.
2. For proper water shed install plate so upper body sheet overlaps the plate, as shown in detail “D”
on Page 78 .
3. Use discharge tube assembly as a template, drill all holes 1/2" diameter.
4. Use two (2) beads of caulking to seal discharge plate to body sheets. Use 7/16" diameter bolts and
nuts provided to bolt discharge assembly weldment to body sheets.
Number of Rings in Tank Chute Location Horizontal Starting Location
All
1. Locate 1
st
chute in 2
nd
ring from top.
2. Top bolt holes in chute to be located on 2
nd
corrugation of body sheet.
11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29 and 32, 35 3. Center chute 75" (left to right) from 1
st
hole in 2
nd
body sheet.
10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 and 31, 34 4. Center chute 37-1/2" (left to right) from 1 st hole in 2 nd body sheet.
12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 and 33 5. Center chute over vertical seam.