Grain Systems PNEG-1877 - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 5 Safety Cage Assembly
Safety Cage Vertical Supports
1. After all three (3) hoop assemblies are in place, attach the 48" vertical supports from hoop assembly
to hoop assembly, as shown in Figure 8Q This requires ten (10) supports, five (5) between each set
of hoops.
2. The second set of vertical supports must be bent at the flat area to allow for the tapering of the
bottom hoop assembly. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts (unless otherwise noted) with the head of the bolt to
the inside of the safety cage.
Safety Cage Sections
1. Attach the vertical support pieces to the existing hoop halves above using the 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and
nuts, with the heads on the inside of the cage.
2. Fasten two (2) hoop halves together and bolt to other end of vertical supports.
3. Attach safety cage hoop brackets to ladder.
4. Once safety cage hoop brackets have been installed, attach cage hoop halves and tighten bolts.
Repeat installation for each safety cage required.
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