Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1461 - Manual (Page 32)

32 PNEG-1461 12', 15', 18' and 21' Bulk Feed Tank Series and Grain Hopper Tank Series
7. Roof
12'-18' BFT Sealed Roof Panel Installation
Roof to Sidewall
NOTE: The roof and sidewall ladders are centered between seams. When placing the roof panel, the
one edge is bent down. This edge is to be placed on the outside of other roof panel to form a tight seal.
(See Figure 7A.) Be sure to apply two (2) strips of caulking on all seams.
Figure 7A Roof Sheet Overlap Detail
Roof Assembly
Assemble roof panels in a counterclockwise manner. On bins that will be equipped with pnuematic fill
system (refer to
Page 95 ), the two (2) roof panels with fill hole and exhaust hole must be located opposite
each other on Bulk Feed Tank.
Figure 7B Eave Detail
Ref # Description
A 5/16" x 1" Bin Bolt
B Caulking (Two (2) Strips)
Inside of tank
(Roof reinforcement
not shown for clarity.)
Inside of tank
Ref # Description
A Caulking (Two (2) Strips)
B 5/16" x 1" Bin Bolt
C Roof Sheet
D Sidewall Sheet