Roof cap and ground control – Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1912 User Manual

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10. Roof Cap and Ground Control

PNEG-1912 6', 7' and 9' Tall BFT Series and GHT Series

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1. With the lid closed, align the hole in the lever arm with the hole in the bin lid. Insert 1/2" bolt through

the hole and fasten with the nylock nut using 3/4" wrench and ratchet. NOTE: DO NOT over tighten.
This is a pivot bolt and the lever arm must be able to pivot freely.

Figure 10B Install Lever Arm and Chain

2. Place the lid assembly over the existing peak ring collar and rotate lid assembly such that the

lever arm and spring hinge line up with the roof eave bracket,

See Figure 10A on Page 48

. Use

a clamp to pull the mounting brackets together. Slide the 3/8" carriage bolt supplied through the
mounting bracket and loosely fasten with nut,

See Figure 10C

. Remove clamp and tighten

the bolt with 9/16" ratchet, ensuring that the vertical flange tightens past the left edge of the top,
horizontal flange,

See Figure 10E on Page 50

.

Figure 10C Mount Lid to Peak Ring

Mounting brackets

Clamp

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