Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-2135 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-2135 Construction Manual for 2.66" Corrugation 135' Diameter Tank 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 9
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 10
General Information ............................................................................................................................ 11
Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage ............................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Safety Decals ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer ............................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Decal Sheet Placement ...................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 5 Bolting Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 17
Stiffener to Sidewall Connections 3 Post Tanks ................................................................................. 18
Bolting and Hardware Requirements .................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 6 Caulking Details ................................................................................................................................. 26
Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets ....................................................................... 26
Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets .......................................................................... 27
Caulking Detail for Laminated Figurate Pattern Sheets ...................................................................... 28
Chapter 7 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Base Angle Installation ........................................................................................................................ 30
Anchor Bolt Detail ............................................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 8 2.66" Commercial Tank Stiffener Instructions (Outside Stiffened) ............................................... 32
2.66" Commercial Tank Stiffener Instructions Outside Stiffened Only ................................................ 32
3 Stiffeners per Sidewall Sheet ........................................................................................................... 48
Wind Ring Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 9 2.66" Commercial Tank Roof Instructions ....................................................................................... 50
Roof Beam Stiffener Sidewall Attachment .......................................................................................... 50
Roof Beam Stiffener and Bracket Attachment .................................................................................... 50
Eave Clip Attachment .......................................................................................................................... 50
Tension Coupler and Tension Plate Connection ................................................................................. 51
Center Collar Placement ..................................................................................................................... 52
Roof Beam Splice ............................................................................................................................... 52
Roof Beam to Tension Coupler and Center Collar .............................................................................. 53
Purlin Attachment to Roof Beams ....................................................................................................... 54
X-Bracing Layout ................................................................................................................................. 58
Z-Collar Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 60
Lower Flange Brace Instructions ......................................................................................................... 62
Lower Roof Panel Attachment ............................................................................................................ 63
Upper Roof Panel Attachment ............................................................................................................ 65
Chapter 10 2.66" Commercial Tank Accessories Installation .......................................................................... 67
Roof Vent Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 67
Roof Exhauster Placement ................................................................................................................ 70
Safety Ring Placement ...................................................................................................................... 72
Temperature Cable Layout ................................................................................................................ 73
Temperature Cable Bracket (CRP-6205) Assembly Instructions (Optional) ..................................... 75
Inside Ladder Installation ................................................................................................................... 76
135' 2 Ring Door Instructions ............................................................................................................ 81
Chapter 11 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 91