Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-256 - Manual (Page 13)

PNEG-256 6', 7' & 9' Bulk Feed Tanks 13
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Bulk Feed Tank Assembly Manual General Instructions
This product is intended for the use of storing feed only. Any other use is a misuse of the product!
While every effort has been made to keep the edges from being sharp, please wear the proper
protective clothing while erecting the bulk feed tank.
Our company recommends that you contact your local power company and have a
representative review your installation so your wiring will be compatible with their system and so
that you will have adequate power supplied to your unit.
A bulk feed tank weighs a minimum of 444 lbs (201 kg). All precautions should be taken when
raising the tank to its feet. Follow the instructions given later in this manual.
The safety pages show you where you can find the safety decals. The photographs show exactly
where the decals should be. If a decal has been damaged or is missing contact our company for
a free replacement.
First, read the Assembly Manual completely before starting to assemble your Bulk Feed Tank.
Check your shipment with the packing list to be sure there are no shortages.
1. Decal protective mask must be removed when assembling tank. Mask may become difficult
to remove if left exposed to sunlight.
2. Vertical seams must be staggered on all sidewall rings.
3. When legs extend up two rings, the leg holes must be in alignment in the bottom two rings.
4. All hopper seams and the hopper collar use truss head bolts. The heads of the bolts must
be on the inside of the tank.
5. All bolts are to be tightened from the nut side only. Do not allow bolt heads to spin.
6. Hex head bin bolts are used on all sidewall and roof seams with the bolt heads on the
outside of the bin.
7. Hex head bolts are to be used on all leg to sidewall connections with the bolt heads on the
inside of the tank.
8. 7' diameter sidewall sheets must be bolted together so there is 65-5/8'' between leg holes.
(Refer to Page 66 ).
9. Drift punches can be used to align holes.
10. All vertical sidewall sheet seams must be overlapped in the same direction.
11. A hole spacing of 3-1/8'' is used at the top of all top sidewall sheets and at the bottom of
all bottom sidewall sheets.