Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4021 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-4021 40 Series 18', 21' and 24' Diameter Bins 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Decals .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer ............................................................................................... 10
Overfill Warning ................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 General Overview ............................................................................................................................... 14
General Information ............................................................................................................................ 14
Anchor Bolt Charts .............................................................................................................................. 14
Tools Required for Construction ......................................................................................................... 20
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction ....................................... 20
Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage ........................................................ 21
Guidelines for Placement of the Decal Sidewall Sheet ....................................................................... 22
Chapter 4 Bolt and Nut Usage ............................................................................................................................ 23
Hardware Requirements for Sidewalls and Stiffeners ......................................................................... 23
Bolt Identification ................................................................................................................................. 26
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids .......................................................................................... 31
Chapter 5 Assembling Sidewall Sheets ............................................................................................................. 32
Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification .................................................................................... 32
Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets ....................................................................... 33
Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets .......................................................................... 35
Chapter 6 Stiffeners ............................................................................................................................................. 38
Stiffener Part Number Description ...................................................................................................... 38
Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification .................................................................................... 38
Standard Stiffeners ............................................................................................................................. 39
Top Stiffeners ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Stiffeners Splice .................................................................................................................................. 41
Base Stiffeners .................................................................................................................................... 42
Base Boots .......................................................................................................................................... 43
Close-Punch Connection for a 1 Ring Top Stiffener (16 Gauge) and a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) . 44
2 Ring Top Stiffener to a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) Connection ................................................ 45
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Top Stiffener to a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) ....................... 46
2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) Connection ............................... 47
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) ........... 48
2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) Connection ................................... 49
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) ..... 50
2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2-8 Gauge) Connection ................. 51
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (2-8 Gauge) ......... 52
2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) Connection ................................... 53
2 Ring Stiffener (2-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) Connection ................................... 54
2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) Connection ................................. 55
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) ........ 56
Close-Punch 2 Ring Stiffener (2-14 Gauge) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Gauge)
with an Insert (10-14 Gauge) .............................................................................................................. 57
Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners (2 Gauge) with Inserts (10-14 Gauge) ......................................... 58
Close-Punch Laminated Stiffener (2 Gauge) with an Insert
(10-14 Gauge) to a Laminated Base Stiffener (2-5 Gauge) with a Base Insert (2-14 Gauge) ............ 59
Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) to a Base Boot Connection ................................................................. 60