Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-2400 - Manual (Page 80)

80 PNEG-2400 CFL Commercial Farm 4" Corrugation Externally Stiffened Grain Bin
9. Aeration Transition Instructions
At aeration duct entrances, the stiffener must be supported by a support post the supports the stiffener
column through the transition or by a adequately designed beam. See the following details.
Installation information on using GSI’s support post for 13-1/2" deep aeration entrance notch follows. For
other heights of transitions or entrance duct depths the stiffener must be supported in a similar manner by
a column of adequate strength.
Reference aeration transition instructions for details on aeration transition assembly and installation.
Post Support Installation (TR-7140) for 13-1/2" Entrance Notch
1. Install the TR-7140 post support (TR-7140) as shown in the following instructions. (See Figure 9A.)
Figure 9A
2. Temporarily install the base stiffener and align the slots in the top plate of the post support with
the slots in the base plate on the base stiffener. Mark the duct top/bottom plates as shown in
Figure 9B and pre-drill for anchor bolt. (Base stiffener cannot be installed until TR-7140 installation
is complete.)
Figure 9B