Grain Systems Bin Accessories PNEG-1451 - Manual (Page 94)

8. 4.00" Corrugation Farm Commercial Hopper Tank (FCHT) 7-9 Rings
94 PNEG-1451 Ladder, Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks
Location of Field Drilled Holes for Base/Access Door Ladder
Starter Brackets
Before the starter brackets can be installed, two (2) 3/8" holes must be drilled. The holes must be located
4" below and directly in line with the top horizontal seam holes located in the 3
rd
ring from the bottom of
the tank. The first hole, required for the right hand starter bracket, must be located 9-3/8" from the center
of the left hand base platform mounting angle to the center of the hole. The second hole, required for the
left hand bracket, must be located 18-3/4" from the center of the first hole. When located correctly, the
holes will be centered between the two (2) sets of mounting angles.
Refer to Figure 8S for the proper
location of the two (2) 3/8" field drilled holes required to install the starter brackets.
Figure 8S
Access door/base platform mounting
angles shown for reference only.
See Page 93 for Installation details.