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Installing inside ladder bottom bracket – Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4135 User Manual

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Chapter 8: Accessories

Installing Inside Ladder Bottom Bracket

The ladder bottom bracket keeps the lower portion of the ladder secure.

What You Should Know
The lower portion of the ladder may need to be cut to fit properly. Field drilling will be required to complete
installation.

1. Ensure the bottom of the ladder (A) is raised 12 in. (38.5 cm) from the floor.

NOTE: If the ladder is not 12 in. (38.5 cm) from the floor, cut to specification.

2. Attach the two ladder bottom brackets (B) to the inside portion of the ladder assembly (A).

3. Align the holes in the sidewall with the ladder bottom bracket (B), and install flange bolts (E) and nuts

(C).

4. Field drill two 3/8 in. holes (D) as shown, and install the remaining flange bolts (E) and nuts (C),

securing the ladder bottom bracket (B) to the sidewall.

5. Field drill six 3/8 in. holes (F) as shown, and install flange bolts (G) and nuts (H).

6. Repeat this procedure for the second ladder bottom bracket (B).

7. Tighten hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page

26

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