Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-805 - Manual (Page 62)

62 PNEG-805 36' Diameter 40°/45° NCHT Commercial Hopper Tanks
17. Aeration
Aeration Package (Optional)
The 36' aeration package is installed through the sidewall of the bottom ring of the hopper tank. An extra
sheet of sidewall is provided to reinforce the aeration opening. A platform for supporting the fan units on
the side of the tank is not provided.
Step 1: Install the two (2) extra sidewall sheets 180° opposite of each other in the location where the
aeration tubes are to be located.
Step 2: Using 18" reinforcement sleeve (SCHT-2458) as a template, mark hole in sidewall for cutting.
Locate hole 2" above compression angle. Do not locate hole on vertical sidewall seam.
Step 3: Using a torch or saw, cut the hole in sidewall sheets for tube.
Step 4: Install reinforcement sleeve in sidewall hole and weld in place.
Step 5: Insert elbow joint through sleeve and weld or screw in place as shown.
Step 6: Connect tube coupler to the tube with the clamp provided.
Step 7: Place tube with tube coupler in elbow and install angle hold-downs. Six (6) angles with
corrugated pieces welded on them are supplied for each tube (three (3) per side). Bolt
or weld each angle to the hopper sheet and screw or weld the corrugated material to the
perforated tube (#14 x 1" self-drilling). Weld or screw elbow joint to tube.
Step 8: Bolt or weld on angle ring for attachment of fan.
Step 9: Touch up any welded areas with a rust inhibitive type paint.