Grain Systems PNEG-365 - Manual (Page 50)

Grain Systems, Inc. Assumption, Ill.
50
18' Manual Batch
5/16" x 1.1/4"
Bin Bolt
B-6753
Base Angle
BASE STIFFENER SHIM
Figure #55
FC-42077
Base Stiffener
Shim
Farm-Com Base
Stiffener Weldment
Once the door frame has been placed and secured, continue adding necessary sidewall ring(s). To the lower
edge of the bottom ring, attach the base angle ring. Before lowering the bin, apply (optional) mastic sealer
to the entire underneath side of the base angle. (See below.) Next, lower the bin onto the foundation and
check for an adequate seal.
Once the bin is set down and
sealed place shims under
stiffeners so that they all are
supported to the concrete.
Tighten anchor bolts.
(Optional)
Mastic Sealer
REV. 9-30-96
BASE ANGLE
B-6753
IT IS IMPORTANT THE
STIFFENER BE FULLY
SUPPORTED BY THE SHIM
PLATE(S) (FC-42077) TO FILL
ANY GAP BETWEEN BASE
PLATE AND CONCRETE.