Chapter 8: accessories – Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4072 User Manual
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Figure 8-20 First Chute Locations (Two Post Stiffener Only) and Spacing of each baffle chute
A
Stiffener’s center line
G
Field drilled hole location (7/16 in. diameter hole)
B
Second ring from top of bin
H
3/8 x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7488)
C
Suitable baffle chute locations
I
3/8 in. flange nut (S-456)
D
Measurement from edge of sidewall sheet
to center line of baffle chute, 56-3/4 in.
(142.9 cm)
J
Measurement, approximately 2-21/32 in. (6.77
cm)
E
Edge of sidewall sheet
K
Typical spacing, approximately 8 in. (20.32 cm)
F
Inside of bin
8. Tighten hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See
Bolt Torque Specifications, page
Installing the Sidedraw Baffle Chute (Three Post Stiffener)
The Sidedraw baffle chute helps direct the bin contents to the discharge chute.
1. Determine the sidedraw system location, and ensure the installation of baffle chutes (C) will not inter-
fere with stiffeners (A).
2. Starting at the top of the bin, locate the second ring (B), and measure from the edge of sidewall sheet
(D or E), for the proper centering placement of the baffle chute.
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