Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-4042 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-4042 40 Series 42' and 48' 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 ......................................................................................................... 19
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction ....................................... 19
Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage ........................................................ 20
Guidelines for Placement of the Decal Sidewall Sheet ....................................................................... 21
Chapter 4 Bolt and Nut Usage ............................................................................................................................ 22
Hardware Requirements for Sidewalls and Stiffeners ......................................................................... 22
Bolt Identification ................................................................................................................................. 25
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids .......................................................................................... 30
Chapter 5 Assembling Sidewall Sheets ............................................................................................................. 31
Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification .................................................................................... 31
Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets ....................................................................... 32
Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets .......................................................................... 34
Chapter 6 Stiffeners ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Stiffener Part Number Description ...................................................................................................... 37
Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification .................................................................................... 37
Standard Stiffeners ............................................................................................................................. 38
Top Stiffeners ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Stiffeners Splice .................................................................................................................................. 40
Base Stiffeners .................................................................................................................................... 41
Base Boots .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Close-Punch Connection for a 1 Ring Top Stiffener (16 Gauge) and a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) . 43
2 Ring Top Stiffener to a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) Connection ................................................ 44
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Top Stiffener to a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) ....................... 45
2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) Connection ............................... 46
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) ........... 47
2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) Connection ................................... 48
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) ..... 49
2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2-8 Gauge) Connection ................. 50
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (2-8 Gauge) ......... 51
2 Ring Stiffener (0-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) Connection ................................... 52
2 Ring Stiffener (2-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) Connection ................................... 53
2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) Connection ................................. 54
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) ........ 55
Close-Punch 2 Ring Stiffener (2-14 Gauge) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Gauge)
with an Insert (10-14 Gauge) .............................................................................................................. 56
Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners (2 Gauge) with Inserts (10-14 Gauge) ......................................... 57
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) .................................... 58
Base Stiffener (10-16 Gauge) to a Base Boot Connection ................................................................. 59