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Tie braces – Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1849 User Manual

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13. 6 x 6 Distributor Platforms

PNEG-1849 30"-36" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series

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Tie Braces

IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolts are to the inside of platform with nuts on

outside at all connections.

NOTE: Safety cage bars are used as tie braces in this installation.

Between each of the three (3) “W” corner posts (HP1648HWP), platform post (HP1648HCP) and safety
gate side post (HP1648HP), attach two (2) tie braces (safety cage bar (LDR-5171BE)) from the lower half
of the post to toe boards using 5/16"-18 x 3/4" ZN grade 5 bolts (S-6606) and 5/16"-18 YDP grade 2 flange
nut (S-3611).

(See Figure 13I.)

Figure 13I