Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1807 - Manual (Page 45)

PNEG-1807 16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series 45
8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly
Chapter 8: 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly
Considerable time is dedicated at the beginning of this manual to the proper orientation of channels and
decks. This is because the orientation of these elements is essential to the proper construction of the
head platform.
1. There are many ways to get the orientation wrong and only one way to get it right.
2. Proper orientation of the channels and decks is essential proper assembly.
3. Proper construction of the head platform can only be completed if the initial orientation of the
channels is done correctly.
Please take time to confirm that the orientation of these early elements is correct before you begin to
assemble the decking on to the channels.
Attach Main Support Channels to Lower Head
1. Place lower head section on solid and level surface.
2. At both the Discharge End and Up-Leg End, orient the channels so that lip/channel openings face
outward, away from the lower head.
3. Attach each Main Support Channel to the Lower Head Bracket at the top most set of holes using
3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts and torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8A.)
Figure 8A Cross Deck Support Channels Head