Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1000 - Manual (Page 84)

13. Accessory Instructions
84 PNEG-1000 2.66" Commercial Tank Stiffener and Sidewall
Sidedraw Instructions
2.66'' Sidedraw Instructions - 2 Post (Viewed from Inside of Bin)
Wind Ring Installation
Tanks that use wind rings require 2-3/4" diameter holes passing through the sidedraw chute; with the
center no less than 6" from either end and 4-3/8" from the sidewall. The wind ring must penetrate through
the chute and form a complete ring. Do not locate wind ring in 8" space at chute entrance. Field drill
stiffeners for wind ring attachment brackets (if required).
Discharge Tube Installation
1. Use the bottom two (2) holes in the last chute to locate discharge tube 28" below the 7
th
horizontal seam. Refer to Figure 13A on Page 85 and Figure 13E on Page 89 for sidewall sheet
hole dimensions.
2. For proper water shed, install plate so upper body sheet overlaps the plate, as shown in Figure 13D
on Page 88 and Figure 13F on Page 90 .
3. Use discharge tube assembly as a template, drill all holes 7/16" diameter.
4. Use two (2) beads of caulking to seal discharge plate to body sheets. Use 3/8" bolts and nuts
provided to bolt discharge assembly to body sheets.
Number of Rings in Tank Chute Location Horizontal Starting Location
All
1. Locate 1 st chute in 2 nd ring from top.
2. Top bolt holes in chute to be located on 2
nd
corrugation of body sheet.
11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23 3. Center chute over vertical seam.
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 4. Center chute 56-1/4'' from the 1
st
horizontal seam bolt in the 2
nd
ring.