Grain Systems Bin Accessories PNEG-1115 User Manual
Installing peak handrails, Instructions, Peak handrail assembly
Date: 04-09-08
PNEG-1115
Instructions
1004 East Illinois Street • Assumption, IL 62510 • 217-226-4421
PNEG-1115
Printed in the U.S.A.
Copyright © 2008 by GSI Group
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Peak Handrail Assembly
Installing Peak Handrails
A. Connect the right entry post (STR0003) with beveled end up to the right handrail post (STR0004)
using the 5/16" x 3/4" bolts as shown in
.
B. Connect the left entry post (STR0002) with beveled end up to the left handrail post (STR0004) using
three (3) 5/16" x 3/4" bolts as shown in
C. Locate the entry post assemblies 24" apart, centered on the roof stairs or ladder and attach to the
bin roof using a 1/4" x 1" self drilling screw. When using a 10' diameter handrail, locate the entry
posts 4' 11" from the center of the bin. If using a 13-1/2" diameter handrail, locate the entry posts
6' 6-3/4" from the center of the bin.
D. Attach one end of a lower handrail (STR1001) and one end of a brace (STR0005) to one
of the
handrail post assemblies using a 5/16" x 3/4" bolt.
E. To locate where the next handrail post should go, use a chord length of 42" long or the length of a
handrail.
(NOTE: Radius for a 10' diameter handrail is 4' 11". Radius for a 13-1/2'
diameter handrail is 6' 6-3/4". Radius for 7' diameter handrails is 3' 5-5/8".)
F. Fasten the posts to the bin roof using 1/4" x 1" self drilling screws.
G. Proceed around the roof using the proper diameter and assemble the remaining posts, upper and
lower handrails, and braces.
H. Plumb each handrail post and fasten the loose end of each brace to the bin roof using 1/4" x 1"
self drilling screws.
Figure 1
DO NOT overtighten self drilling screws.