Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1460 - Manual (Page 77)

PNEG-1460 6', 7' and 9' Bulk Feed Tank BFT Series and GHT Series 77
14. Raising Bin
Raising Bin to Set on Foundation
Preparing Bin
Just before standing the bin upright, peel protective mask off the decal while it is easy to reach. Mask may
become difficult to remove if left exposed to sunlight.
Check for all possible overhead obstructions, power line, etc., BEFORE standing the bin on
the foundation.
To prevent damage to legs when raising bin, brace them with 2" x 4" (50 mm x 100 mm) pieces of wood
as shown in
Figure 14A . See the chart below for the correct length.
Figure 14A
Bin Size 2" x 4" Length
6' Diameter (1829 mm) 51-3/8" (1305 mm)
7' Diameter (2134 mm) 59-7/8" (1521 mm)
9' Diameter (2743 mm) 52-1/8" (1324 mm)
Ref # Description
A Location of Cable or Sling Wrapped Around Tank
B Anchor or Stabilize to Prevent Sliding when Raising
Do not raise tank near power lines. Electrocution could occur if the tank came into
contact with live power lines.
WARNING
Bottom end view