Grain Systems Bin Accessories PNEG-1451 - Manual (Page 97)

8. 4.00" Corrugation Farm Commercial Hopper Tank (FCHT) 7-9 Rings
PNEG-1451 Ladder, Safety Cage and Platform for Hopper Tanks 97
Base Platform and Platform Support Assembly
NOTE: The platform mounting angles should be mounted on the bin first. The platform floor should then
be assembled onto the support frame. Leave platform support to floor brace bolts loose until floor
and toe plates are secure.
Assemble the platform support frame using 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and nuts. When attaching platform
mounting angles to sidewall, locate the mounting angles according to the instructions
on Page 93 . Align
holes on the platform floor with the holes on platform supports and bolt together using 5/16" x 3/4" truss
head bolts and nuts. Attach platform toe plates at the same time as attaching the platform floor. the vertical
entrance angle bolts to the platform floor, toe plate and platform support. The handrail post bolts to the
platform floor and toe plate as shown in
Figure 8W .
Figure 8W Base Platform
Figure 8X Base Platform Support Assembly