Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-1094 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-1094 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation 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
Chapter 3 Decals ..................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Bins with Stirring Devices .................................................................................................................14
Selecting the Appropriate “Series” Grain Bin ...................................................................................... 14
General Instructions for Stirring Devices ............................................................................................. 14
Chapter 5 Foundations ........................................................................................................................................15
Foundation Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 15
Foundation Forms ............................................................................................................................... 16
Placement of the Fan Pad: Transitions, Fans and Heaters Only ........................................................ 18
Anchor Bolt Placement ........................................................................................................................ 20
Outside Bin Hold-Down Charts (4.00" Corrugation) ............................................................................ 21
Reinforcement Bar Properties ............................................................................................................. 21
Floating Monolithic Foundation Pad for Bins with up to 5 Rings ......................................................... 22
Frost Free Pad Recommendations ..................................................................................................... 23
Frost Free Pads .................................................................................................................................. 24
Location of Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 Installation ..........................................................................................................................................27
Sidewall Construction .......................................................................................................................... 27
Caulking Sidewall Sheet Seams ......................................................................................................... 29
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Lifting Jack Usage ............................................................................................................................... 33
Sidewall Gauges ................................................................................................................................. 34
Ladder Placement ............................................................................................................................... 36
2 Ring Door Installation ....................................................................................................................... 47
Options for 2 Ring Doors ..................................................................................................................... 52
Access Door Weldment Assembly Hardware Package (PLS-41985) ................................................. 53
Outside Bin Hold-Down Details (4.00" Corrugation) ........................................................................... 54
Base Angle Installation ........................................................................................................................ 55
Chapter 7 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................57