Grain Systems PNEG-707GSI - Manual (Page 87)

7. Outside Ladder
PNEG-707 12', 18', 24' and 30' GSI Commercial Tower Dryer 87
See Orientation Section on Page 19 for dryer dimensions, components, wall sheet guidelines, etc.
See Appendix A on Page 435 for tools and equipment, Appendix B on Page 437 for hardware, etc.
Installing Outside Ladder with Safety Cage
Outside Ladder Bracket
Install outside ladder brackets to outside wall sheets as follows.
Use 5/16" x 1" stainless steel whiz lock bolts and nuts. Double nut with second 5/16" whiz lock nut.
Outside Ladder Bracket Placement Down Length of Dryer
Outside ladder brackets support outside ladder with safety cage from garner of dryer to foundation. Place
outside ladder brackets so that top safety cage will be centered directly below tower roof access port.
Tower roof access port was positioned so outside ladder with safety cage can be installed to the left of
a vertical channel.
• Bolt first outside ladder bracket on roof band to solid wall sheet seam, in first bolt hole to left of
vertical channel.
• Bolt second outside ladder bracket on roof band to solid wall sheet seam, in fourth bolt hole to
left of vertical channel.
• Repeat above steps on next seam (which is between two (2) solid wall sheets), then on every
other seam on outside of dryer.
Figure 7B Outside Ladder Bracket
Figure 7C First four (4) outside ladder brackets
loosely bolted below tower roof access port,
marked (1),(2), (3) and (4).
Important Safety Precautions:
Dryer has sharp edges. These sharp edges may cause serious injury. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment. Use proper lifting techniques.
2 B 1
3 4