Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-2135 - Manual (Page 49)

8. 2.66" Commercial Tank Stiffener Instructions (Outside Stiffened)
PNEG-2135 Construction Manual for 2.66" Corrugation 135' Diameter Tank 49
Wind Ring Assembly
Figure 8Q
1. To connect wind ring pipe to the stiffeners, attach with 3/8" x 1" bolts through the flange of the
stiffener. In some cases field drilling of wind ring locations may be required.
2. Attach wind ring pipe section to stiffener using two (2) 3/8" x 6" (S-7248) wind ring clamps.
3. Place pipes end-to-end without overlapping. Fasten together using two (2) wind ring couplers and
six (6) 3/8" x 1" flanged head bolts with flanged nuts. Couplers should be centered on the seam
of pipes.
Figure 8R
Wind rings must be installed in relation to
the ladder rungs as shown here, to ensure
compliance with O.S.H.A. regulations.