Grain Systems Bin Flooring PNEG-220 - Manual (Page 26)

26 PNEG-220 36' Cor-Lok and Cut-Lok Flooring
11. Air Flow Support Instructions
Installation of Air Flow Supports
1. Determine the spacing and quantity of air flow supports required from the chart on Page 28 .
Make sure that the correct supports have been ordered for use with the proper depth of plank
(either 1-1/8" or 1-3/8" deep).
2. Mark center of bin.
3. Install discharge auger.
4. Mark spacing lines parallel to discharge auger.
5. Start on the side of the bin opposite from the discharge auger and place the first two rows of
supports on the spacing lines. Note that air flow supports are installed at an angle in an overlapping
pattern so the ends will overlap. See floor layouts in
Figure 11B on Page 29 .
6. Install the channel lock flooring on the first two rows of supports and secure in place with bin
wall flashing.
7. Finish placing supports on the spacing lines and installing floor planks.
a. Single supports are used next to the bin wall and at the ends of split floor planks in order to
maintain the floor manufacturer’s recommended minimum distance from the end of a plank to
a support.
b. Double supports are used at the sump and along the sides of the discharge auger for spacing
of 16" or less and for recirculating bin equipment.
c. Full supports may have to be overlapped or angled to provide support at walls and to maintain
spacing and flashing requirements.