Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1807 - Manual (Page 60)

8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly
60 PNEG-1807 16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series
Install Upper Handrails
IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolts is to the inside of platform with nuts on
outside at all connections.
NOTE: Upper handrails do not require any cutting prior to installation.
1. Attach two (2) 25.6" in length middle drive handrails (HP1624HMD) along Deck E and the lower head.
These are the two (2) shortest sections of upper handrail. Connect using 5/16" nuts (S-3611) and
5/16" x 2" bolts (S-7877). Torque to standard specifications.
(See Figure 8U.)
2. Attach four (4) hatch handrails (HP1648HHS): one on each side of the middle drive at each end of
the platform. Handrails will fit without adjustment. Connect using 5/16" nut (S-3611) and 5/16" x 2"
bolts (S-7877). Torque to standard specifications.
3. Two (2) 59.183" far hatch handrails (HP1624HFH) and two (2) 54.65" handrails (HP1624HNH)
opposite each other along Deck A and Deck C using 5/16" x 2" bolts (S-7877) and 5/16" nuts (S-3611).
Figure 8U Top Rails