Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4135 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................7
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................7
Cautionary Symbols ....................................................................................................................9
Safety Decals............................................................................................................................10
Safety Sign-off Sheet .................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 General Overview ....................................................................................................................15
General Information...................................................................................................................15
Anchor Bolt Charts ....................................................................................................................15
Tools Required for Construction..................................................................................................18
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction .....................................18
Overview for a Typical Bin Installation .........................................................................................19
Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage ....................................................20
Guidelines for Placement of the Decal Sidewall Sheet ..................................................................21
Sample Gauge Sheet ................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3 Hardware Requirements ..........................................................................................................25
Bolt and Nut Pairings .................................................................................................................25
Hardware for 3–Post Sidewall Sheets on Bins that are 135 Ft in Diameter ......................................25
Bolt Torque Specifications ..........................................................................................................26
Identifying Bolt Grades...............................................................................................................27
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids....................................................................................28
Bolt Identification.......................................................................................................................29
Bolt S-275.................................................................................................................................29
Bolt S-10260 .............................................................................................................................29
Bolt S-277.................................................................................................................................29
Bolt S-7485...............................................................................................................................30
Bolt S-7487...............................................................................................................................30
Bolt S-7486...............................................................................................................................30
Bolt S-7488...............................................................................................................................31
Bolt S-10252 .............................................................................................................................31
Bolt S-10165 .............................................................................................................................32
Bolt S-9389...............................................................................................................................32
Bolt S-10134 .............................................................................................................................32
Bolt S-10261 .............................................................................................................................33
Nut S-8479 ...............................................................................................................................33
Chapter 4 Assembling Sidewall Sheets ...................................................................................................35
Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification..............................................................................35
Orientation Detail for Top Sidewall Sheets ...................................................................................36
Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets ..................................................................36
Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets .....................................................................39
Chapter 5 Base Angle Installation............................................................................................................43
Installing the Base Angle............................................................................................................43
Anchor Bolt Detail......................................................................................................................45
Installing the Base Angle Shims..................................................................................................46
Anchor Bolt Washer Installation ..................................................................................................47
Chapter 6 Stiffeners.................................................................................................................................49
Stiffener Part Number Description...............................................................................................50
Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification..............................................................................50
Outside Stiffened Laminated Stiffener to Sidewall (10 Gauge Laminated and Thicker Only) .............51
Standard Stiffeners....................................................................................................................52
Top Stiffeners............................................................................................................................53
Stiffeners Splice ........................................................................................................................54
Base Stiffeners..........................................................................................................................55
Base Boots ...............................................................................................................................56
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