Grain Systems PNEG-1708 - Manual (Page 39)

8. Assembling Ladders, Platforms and Catwalks
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Overview Catwalk and Platform Assembly
NOTE: This is a basic overview of the process as it relates to the Modular Tower Dryers and is intended
to be a general guide for catwalks and platforms as they are assembled on the GSI Modular
Tower Dryer.
Catwalk and platform parts are shipped in the shipping crate that accompanies the modules. Assemble all
floor planks and kick plates before assembling the dryer or stacking and connecting the modules. Use the
shipping crate as a work bench to assist in the assembly of kick plates, catwalks and platforms.
1. Match longer kick plates to longer catwalk platforms and match shorter kick plates to shorter
catwalk platforms.
2. Attach kick plates to planks with nuts and bolts. For safety purposes, all nuts should be to the inside.
3. Tighten fully with power impact. (See Figure 8M and Figure 8N.)
Figure 8M Catwalk Planks Figure 8N Kick plate attached to catwalk plank.
Assembled on shipping crate as work bench.
NOTE: The assembly is shown lying upside down.
4. Attach the curved kick plates to the catwalk planks that will be used at the stepover sections
immediately off of ladders. Curved kick plates are provided for safety purposes and help prevent feet
or boots from slipping and getting wedged between the platform and the dryer wall.
(See Figure 8O.)
Figure 8O Catwalk plank with curved kick plate for use at stepover locations.
Catwalk plank Catwalk plank
Kick plate
Catwalk plank Catwalk plank
Catwalk plank Catwalk plank