Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1912 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-1912 6', 7' and 9' Tall 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
BFT/GHT Series Usage and Stored Product Considerations ............................................................. 14
Chapter 5 Foundation .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 6 Sidewall Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 23
Tank Sidewalls .................................................................................................................................... 23
Caulking Detail .................................................................................................................................... 24
Sidewall Sheet Orientation .................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 7 Roof ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Sealed Roof Panels Installation .......................................................................................................... 28
Peak Ring Collar to Roof Panels ......................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 8 Optional BFT Ladder Assembly ........................................................................................................ 31
Starter Bracket Installation .................................................................................................................. 32
Sidewall and Roof Ladder Installation ................................................................................................. 33
Roof Ladder Support Bracket Installation ........................................................................................... 34
Ladder Standoff Installation ................................................................................................................ 38
Ladder Section Assembly ................................................................................................................... 39
Ladder Support Detail ......................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 9 Safety Cage ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Ladder System With Safety Cage ....................................................................................................... 41
Safety Cage Hoop Assembly .............................................................................................................. 43
Safety Cage Installation ...................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 10 Roof Cap and Ground Control ........................................................................................................ 48
Roof Cap and Ground Control Instructions ....................................................................................... 48
Chapter 11 Hopper Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 54
Hopper Sheets ................................................................................................................................... 54
Reinforcement Angles ....................................................................................................................... 56
Hopper Collar .................................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 12 Legs and Leg Bracing ...................................................................................................................... 59
Tank Legs and Leg Braces ................................................................................................................ 59
Bracing Hole Layout .......................................................................................................................... 60
Hopper to Leg Horizontal Bracing ..................................................................................................... 62
Leg Anchors ...................................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 13 Raising Bin ........................................................................................................................................ 67
Raising Bin to Set on Foundation ...................................................................................................... 67
Lifting with Jacks ............................................................................................................................... 68
Lifting with Crane ............................................................................................................................... 69
Anchoring Tank ................................................................................................................................. 70
Tank Grounding Instructions ............................................................................................................. 71