Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1400 - Manual (Page 13)

PNEG-1400 WCL Commercial 4" Corrugation Externally Stiffened Grain Bin 13
3. Bin Assembly
General Information
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. Report any damage or shortages by recording a detailed description on the bill of
lading to justify the customer’s claim from the transport firm. Our responsibility for damage to the
equipment ends with acceptance by the delivering carrier. Save all paperwork and documentation
furnished with any of the equipment/components.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the equipment and should be easily accessible
when needed.
Read this manual carefully. This manual will provide instructions on building the sidewall. Other
instructions and manuals are required to build this tank. Some of the additional materials needed are
detailed below.
A stiffener and sidewall gauge layout chart is needed. If such a chart is not included with this manual,
contact GSI.
Roof instructions are required and must be followed. The roof construction manual (PNEG-1092) will
contain instructions for 60' diameter and smaller bins. See appropriate individual diameter instructions for
other diameters.
Ladders, roof stairs, roof handrails and other products are covered by separate instruction manuals.
Consult the appropriate accessory manual.
Aeration systems and transitions are to be installed according to the instructions provided with the system
or transition.
Anchor bolt placement details are provided in the GSI Concrete Recommendation Manual (PNEG-318).
Tools for construction:
• Combination wrench set 7/16" to 1".
• Alignment punches 12" long.
• Hammer.
• Screw drivers - standard and phillips.
• 3/8" Drive socket set and ratchet.
• 1/2" Drive socket set and ratchet.
• Nail aprons or tool pouches to hold supplies.
• Gloves for hand protection.
• Tape measure.
• 1/2" Drive electric or pneumatic impact gun.
• 1/2" Drive impact socket set.
• Lifting jacks.
• Center pole roof support.
• Step ladders.
• Large C-clamp or welding V-grip for clamping.
Quantities required depends on the number of workers and size of the bin/silo.