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Connecting the tension member to the eave bracket, Chapter 7: roof assembly – Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4054A User Manual

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Chapter 7: Roof Assembly

Connecting the Tension Member to the Eave Bracket

Tension members connect to the eave brackets and are installed around the inside of the bin eave.

Before You Begin

Ensure all eave angles, inside stiffeners and eave brackets are installed before proceeding.

What You Should Know

IMPORTANT: Install bolts as shown, from the backside of the eave bracket.

1. Lift and support two tension members (D and F), and install to each side of the eave bracket (B).

2. Install flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (A) to each end of the tension members (D and F).

3. Tighten to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page 28

.

Figure 7-6 View of the tension plate mounting to the bin eave bracket

A

7/16 in. flange nut (S-10251)

D

Tension member (CTR-0590)

B

Eave bracket (CTR-0498)

E

Eave angle (CTR-0186)

C

7/16 x 1-1/4 in. flange bolt (S-10250)

F

Tension member (CTR-0590)

After You Finish
Repeat this process for the remaining tension members.

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Pneg-4054A 54 Ft Diameter 40-Series Bin