Grain Systems designs and manufacturers bins to the highest standards, however proper installation and good
usage practices for a commercial flume system are essential, regardless of manufacturer . The following practices
address general usage and installation criteria for such systems.
SIDE DRAW INST ALLA TIONSIDE DRAW MANAGEMENT AND USAGE
1.) Side discharge is only permitted in GSI
commercial bins when a GSI manufactured side
draw flume system has been installed. No
corrugated steel bin should be unloaded through
the sidewall without installation of such a system
and permission of the manufacturer.
2.) Installation of a flume system may require
installation of additional wind rings and 3/4"
diameter anchor bolts. Reference the tank gauge
sheet for wind ring placement or contact GSI.
Reference the attached page on 1" anchor bolt
usage.
Installation of multiple systems may require
additional wind rings and must be placed a
minimum of 90° apart. Installation of multiple
systems requires approval of GSI.
3.) A side draw should not be the only discharge
system available. A standard center discharg e
and conveyor should be installed.
1.) Side draw systems are intended for use with dry
flowable grain. Side draws are not to be used for
poorly flowing products. This is not unique to GSI
bins and flume systems but is a general rule for such
systems.
2.) In multiple system installations only one side draw
may be used at any one time.
3.) Filling should not be occurring at the same time as
grain is being withdrawn through the side draw
flume system.
4.) Prolonged storage of grain in the sloped condition
produced by side draw discharge may accelerate
differential settlement and result in deformations of
the bin/silo. After using the side draw system the
sloped grain should be returned to a near level
condition by use of the center discharge. Leveling
of the grain should also allow more even consolidation of foundation and fill soils and produce more
even settlement of the bin/silo.
5.) If geotechnical investigations or past experience
indicate significant foundation soil level variations or
a site propensity toward differential settlement, side
draw usage may be prohibited or severely restricted. In this situation the use of a flume system
should be reviewed with geotechnical consultants
or the foundation engineer.
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PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
2.66" Side Draw Systems
1" Anchor Bolts Required With Sidedr aw Systems
Used With 2.66" Cor r u gation Commercial Tanks
CORRUGATIONTANKTOTAL NUMBER OF
DIAMETER1" ANCHOR BOLTS
2.66"42'42
2.66"48'48
2.66"5454
2.66"60'60
2.66"72'72
2.66"75'75
2.66"78'78
2.66"90'90
2.66"105'105
Use 1" diameter anchor bolts at all of the required stiffener locations.
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
5
2.66" Side Draw Systems
Additional Wind Rings Required For 2.66" Commercial Tanks
NOTE: Consult the gage sheet supplied with the tank
for complete wind ring quantities and placement for the
specific tank the sidedraw is being installed in.
6
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
2.66" Side Draw Systems
2 POST
(Viewed From Inside Of Bin)
DISCHARGE TUBE INSTALLA TION
1.) Use the bottom 2 holes in the last chute to locate
discharge tube 28" below the 7th horizontal seam.
Refer to Detail "C" for sidewall sheet hole dimensions.
2.) For proper water shed install plate so upper body
sheet overlaps the plate, as shown in Detail "D".
3.) Use discharge tube assembly as a template, drill all
holes 7/16" diameter.
4.) Use 2 beads of caulking to seal discharge plate to
body sheets. Use 3/8" bolts & nuts provided to bolt
discharge assembly to body sheets.
NUMBER OF RINGS IN TANKCHUTE LOCATION
ALL
11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 & 233.) CENTER CHUTE OVER VERTICAL SEAM.
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 3.) CENTER CHUTE 56.1/4" FROM THE 1st
28-1/8"
(71.44 cm)
HORIZONTAL STARTING LOCATION
1.) LOCATE 1st CHUTE IN 2nd RING FROM TOP
2.) TOP BOLT HOLES IN CHUTE TO BE LOCATED
ON 2nd CORRUGATION OF BODY SHEET.
HORIZONTAL SEAM BOLT IN THE 2nd RING.
11"
(27.94 cm)
WIND RING INSTALLA TION
T anks that use wind rings require 2-3/4" dia. holes
passing through the side draw chute; with the center
no less than 6" from either end and 4-3/8" from the
sidewall. The wind ring must penetrate through the
chute and form a complete ring. Do not locate wind
ring in 8" space at chute entrance. Field drill stiffeners
for wind ring attachment bracket. (if required)
7th
SIDEWALL
RING
HORIZONT AL
SEAM
6th
SIDEWALL
RING
FIRST CHUTE LOCA TION
STIFFENER COLUMN
7"
(17.78 cm)
14"
(35.56 cm)
DET AIL "C"
56-1/4"
(142.9 cm)
13-5" (34.29 cm)
STIFFENER COLUMN
19"
4"
(16.16 cm)
FIELD CUT
DISCHARGE HOLE
1-1/2" RADIUS A T
CORNERS
(3.80 cm)
STIFFENER COLUMN
(48.26 cm)
EXTERNALL Y STIFFENED IS 1-1/3" HIGHER
STIFFENER
COLUMN
16'-4"
VIEWING INSIDE OF
TYPICAL 24 RING BIN
NOTE: Unload tubes and support from rack &
pinion not provided by G.S.I.
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
7
2.66" Side Draw Systems
3 Post
These instructions for 90' diameter tanks and smaller. See
PNEG-972 or PNEG-1343 for 105' diameter tank
DISCHARGE TUBE INST ALLATION
1.) Use the bottom 2 holes in the last chute to locate
discharge tube 28" below the 7th horizontal seam. Refer
to Detail "C" for sidewall sheet hole dimensions.
2.) For proper water shed install plate so upper body sheet
(Viewed From Inside Of Bin)
sidedraw installation instructions.
WIND RING INSTALLA TION
T anks that use wind rings require 2-3/4" dia. holes
passing through the side draw chute; with the center
no less than 6" from either end and 4-3/8" from the
sidewall. The wind ring must penetrate through the
chute and form a complete ring. Do not locate wind
ring in 8" space at chute entrance. Field drill stiffeners
for wind ring attachment bracket. (if required.)
overlaps the plate, as shown in Detail "D".
3.) Use discharge tube assembly as a template, drill all holes
7/16" diameter.
4.) Use 2 beads of caulking to seal discharge plate to body
sheets. Use 3/8" bolts & nuts provided to bolt discharge
assembly to body sheets.For all locations where the
sidewall uses 3/8" x 1-1/2" Long Bolts, use the same bolt
to install the discharge tube.
NUMBE R OF RINGSCHUTE LOCATION
IN TANKHORIZONTAL STARTING LOCATION
ALL2.) TOP BOLT HOLES IN CHUTE TO BE LOCATED
11, 14, 17, 20 , 23, 26, 29, & 32, 353.) CENTER CHUTE 75 INCHES (LEF T TO RIGHT)
10, 13, 16, 19 , 22, 25, 28, & 31, 34, 37 3.) CENTER CHUTE 37 . 500 INCHES (LE F T TO RIGHT)
12, 15, 18, 21 , 24, 27, 30, & 33, 363.) CENTER CHUTE O V E R V E RTICAL SEAM.
1.) LOCATE 1ST CHUTE IN 2ND RING FROM TOP
ON 2ND CORRUGATION OF BODY SHEET
FROM 1ST HOLE IN 2ND BODY SHEET
FROM 1ST HOLE IN 2ND BODY SHEET
7th
SIDEWALL
RING
HORIZONT AL
SEAM
6th
SIDEWALL
RING
18-3/4"
(47.63 cm)
STIFFENER COLUMN
7"
(17.78 cm)
DET AIL "C"
11"
(27.94 cm)
14"
(35.56 cm)
13.5" (34.29 cm)
STIFFENER
COLUMN
4"
(16.16 cm)
FIELD CUT
DISCHARGE HOLE
1-1/2" RADIUS
A T CORNERS
(3.80 cm)
FIRST CHUTE LOCA TION
19"
(48.26 cm)
EXTERNALL Y STIFFENED IS 1-1/3" HIGHER
STIFFENER
COLUMN
16'-4"
VIEWING INSIDE OF
37-1/2"
(95.25 cm)
75"
(190.5 cm)
STIFFENER
COLUMN
NOTE: Unload tube and supports from
rack & pinion not provided by G.S.I.
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TYPICAL 29 RING BIN
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
2.66" Side Draw Systems
2 & 3 Post (Internally Stiffened)
Field cutting of chutes is necessary to except the wind rings.
Locate wind rings as shown. The
wind ring must be assembled in to
a complete ring and penetrate
through the chute. Field drill
stiffeners for attachment bracket.
(IF REQUIRED)
NOTE: Unload tubes and
supports from rack & pinion
not provided by G.S.I.
DET AIL "A"
FIELD DRILL SIDEWALL
TO MA TCH CHUTE.
(7/16" DIA. HOLES)
CHUTE
6" DIA. (15.24 cm)
4" TYP .
(10.16 cm)
FIRST HORIZONT AL SEAM
INSIDE OF BIN
FROM EAVE
ST ARTING LOCA TION: 2nd
INSIDE CORRUGA TION OF
THE 2nd RING
8" TYP. (20.32 cm)
4-5/16" (10.95 cm)
DET AIL "D"
DET AIL "B"
8" (20.32 cm)
CHUTE
6th HORIZONT AL SEAM
FROM T ANK BASE
SIDE DRAW PLA TE
6th RING FROM T ANK BASE
CHUTE
2-3/4" DIA. (6.99 cm)
STIFFENER
8th RING FROM
T ANK BASE
7th HORIZONT AL SEAM
FROM TANK BASE
7th RING FROM
T ANK BASE
28" TYP .
(71.12 cm)
45°
15" TYP .
(38.10 cm)
12-3/4" TYP .
(32.39 cm)
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
9
2.66" Side Draw Systems
2 & 3 Post (Externally Stiffened)
NOTE: Unload tubes and supports from rack & pinion down are not provided by G.S.I.
11"
(27.94 cm)
14.833" (37.68 cm)
STIFFENER COLUMN
5.333"
(13.65 cm)
FIELD CUT DISCHARGE HOLE
1-1/2" RADIUS A T CORNERS
(3.80 cm)
7th SIDEWALL RING
HORIZONTA L SEAM
6th SIDEWALL RING
28-1/8"
(71.44 cm)
STIFFENER COLUMN
7"
(17.78 cm)
14"
(35.56 cm)
DETAIL "C" (EXTERNALLY STIFFENED) (2 POST)
19"
(48.26 cm)
18-3/4"
(47.63 cm)
STIFFENER COLUMN
7th SIDEWALL RING
HORIZONTAL SEAM
6th SIDEWALL RING
7"
(17.78 cm)
(35.56 cm)
11"
(27.94 cm)
14.833" (37.68 cm)
STIFFENER COLUMN
19"
(48.26 cm)
5.333"
(13.65 cm)
FIELD CUT DISCHARGE HOLE
1-1/2" RADIUS A T CORNERS (3.80 cm)
14"
DETAIL "C" (EXTERNALLY STIFFENED) (2 POST)
10
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
2.66" Side Draw Systems
2 & 3 Post (Externally Stiffened)
NOTE: Unload tubes and supports from rack & pinion down are not provided by G.S.I.
NOTE: When installing
the discharge weldment,
use the same 3/8" bolts as
the installtion rings
vertical seam. IE: If 3/8"
x 1-1/2" bolts were used,
utilize that size bolt.
2.667" TYP.
(6.77 cm)
CHUTE
INSIDE OF BIN
FIRST HORIZONTAL
SEAM FROM EAVE
ST ARTING LOCA TION: 2nd INSIDE
CORRUGATION OF THE 2nd RING
FIELD DRILL SIDEWALL
TO MATCH CHUTE.
(7/16" DIA. HOLES)
8" TYP .
(20.32 cm)
DETAIL "A" (EXTERNALLY STIFFENED)
8th RING FROM
TANK BASE
CHUTE
8" (20.32 cm)
7th HORIZONTAL SEAM
FROM TANK BASE
7th RING FROM
TANK BASE
6th HORIZONTAL SEAM
FROM TANK BASE
SIDE DRAW PLATE
6th RING FROM TANK BASE
DETAIL "D" (EXTERNALLY STIFFENED)
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
45°
12-3/4" TYP.
(32.39 cm)
26.667" TYP .
(67.73 cm)
16.333" TYP .
(41.49 cm)
11
4.00'' SIDE DRAW
INSTRUCTIONS
12
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
4.00" Side Draw Systems
Installation and Management Of Side Draw
Systems in FCDL Series Bins/Silos
Grain Systems designs and manufacturers bins to the highest standards, however proper installation and good
usage practices for a commercial flume system are essential, regardless of manufacturer . The following practices
address general usage and installation criteria for such systems.
SIDE DRAW MANAGEMENT AND USAGESIDE DRAW INST ALLA TION
1.) Side discharge is only permitted in GSI stiffened
bins when a GSI manufactured side draw flume
system has been installed. No corrugated steel bin
should be unloaded through the sidewall without
installation of such a system and permission of the
manufacturer.
2.) Installation of a flume system may require installa-
tion of additional wind rings and 3/4" diameter
anchor bolts. Reference the attached pages or
contact GSI. Installation of multiple systems
requires additional wind rings and must be placed
minimum of 90 degrees apart. Installation of
multiple systems requires approval of GSI.
3.) A side draw should not be the only discharge
system available. A standard center discharge and
conveyor should be installed.
1.) Side draw systems are intended for use with dry
flowable grain. Side draws are not to be used for
poorly flowing products. This is not unique to GSI
bins and flume systems but is a general rule for
such systems.
2.) In multiple system installations only one side draw
may be used at any one time.
3.) Filling should not be occurring at the same time as
grain is being withdrawn through the side draw
flume system.
4.) Prolonged storage of grain in the sloped condition
produced by side draw discharge may accelerate
differential settlement and result in deformations of
the bin/silo. After using the side draw system the
sloped grain should be returned to a near level
condition by use of the center discharge. Leveling
of the grain should also allow more even consolidation of foundation and fill soils and produce more
even settlement of the bin/silo.
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
5.) If geotechnical investigations or past experience
indicate significant foundation level soil variations or
a site propensity toward differential settlement, side
draw usage may be prohibited or severely restricted. In this situation the use of a flume system
should be reviewed with geotechnical consultants
or the foundation engineer.
13
4.00" Side Draw Systems
FCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAWFCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAW
FCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAW
FCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAWFCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAW
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
SIDE DRAW CHUTE INSTALLATION
NUMBERSTARTINGNUMBERHORIZONTAL LOCATION
OF RINGSDIMENSIONOF CHUTESFOR FIRST CHUTE
1354"10MIDDLE OF SHEET
1242"9MIDDLE OF SHEET
1162"7MIDDLE OF SHEET
1050"6MIDDLE OF SHEET
938"5MIDDLE OF SHEET
858"4MIDDLE OF SHEET
748"3MIDDLE OF SHEET
W i nd Ring Requirement s
Rings30'33'36'42'48'54'60'
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11111111
121111111
1311111****
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PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
4.00" Side Draw Systems
FCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAWFCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAW
FCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAW
FCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAWFCL (4.00" CORR.) SIDE DRAW
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
VIEWED FROM INSIDE TANK
NUMBER OF
RINGS IN T ANK
13
12
STARTING
DIMENSION
FOR FIRST
CHUTE
SEE DET AIL "D"
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
1st BOLT HOLE IN
REQUIRED
SPACING
BETWEEN CHUTE
BOL T HOLES
8"
44" TYPICAL
15"
DET AIL "B"
17'-2"
4
3
2
1
STIFFENERS
WIND RING INSTALLATION
Installation of side draw systems on some 4.00" Corrugation
tanks require additional wind rings.
TOP CHUTE
14"
5th HORIZONT AL
SEAM FROM
BASE
12-3/4"
FOUNDA TION
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
NOTE: Unloading tube and support from rack and pinion are
not provided by G.S.I
15
4.00" Side Draw Systems
Discharge Tube Installation
1. Use bottom holes in last chute to locate discharge tube. See Detail "B" for hole dimensions in sidewall
sheet. (Approximately 14" below 5th horizontal seam.)
2. For proper watershed, install plate so upper body sheet overlaps plate as in detail "C".
3. Use discharge tube assembly for template. Drill all holes 3/8" diameter.
4. Use 2 beads of caulking to seal discharge plate to body sheets, use 3/8" bolts and nuts provided to bolt
discharge sheets to body sheets.
WIND RING
INSTALLATION
Installation of side draw
systems on some 4.00"
Corrugation tanks require
additional wind rings.
NOTE: Unloading tube and
support from rack and pinion
are not provided by G.S.I
1-1/2" MIN RAD. A T
CORNERS
DET AIL "A"
7"
DET AIL "B"
22"
11"
7-1/2"
19"
5th RING SIDE SHEET
FROM BASE
14"
16
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
Discharge Tube Installation
6th RING
CHUTE
FROM BASE
14"
4.00" Side Draw Systems
FIRST HOLE IN
TOP SHEET
5th RING
SIDE SHEET
*MUST BE
FIELD CUT*
4th RING
FROM BASE
DET AIL "C"
SIDE DRAW
PLA TE
WELDMENT
4th HORIZONTAL
SEAM
FROM BASE
45°
FOR FIRST CHUTE
STARTING DIMENSION
DET AIL "D"
USE MIDDLE TWO HOLES
TO BOL T THE SIDEDRA W
WELDMENT TO THE
SIDEWALL. FIELD DRILL
HOLES FOR BOL TS.
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
FIELD CUT HOLE IN SIDEW ALL
FOR INST ALLATION OF SIDEDRA W
WELDMENT . REFER TO THE
SIDEDRAW INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PROPER LOCA TION.
17
4.00" Side Draw Systems
NOTES
18
PNEG-066 2.66" & 4.00" Side Draw Installation
Limited Warranty
The GSI Group, LLC. (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original
end-user or if a foreign sale, 14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier. The enduser’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation) is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense,
products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials or workmanship. Expenses
incurred by or on behalf of the end-user without prior written authorization from the GSI Warranty Group
shall be the sole responsibility of the end-user.
Warranty Extensions: The Limited Warranty period is extended for the following products:
ProductWarranty Period
AP Fans and
Flooring
Cumberland
Feeding/Watering
Systems
Grain Systems
Grain Systems
Farm Fans
Zimmerman
Performer Series Direct Drive
Fan Motor
All Fiberglass Housings Lifetime
All Fiberglass Propellers Lifetime
Feeder System Pan Assemblies 5 Years **
Feed Tubes (1.75" & 2.00") 10 Years *
Centerless Augers 10 Years *
Watering Nipples 10 Years *
Grain Bin Structural Design 5 Years
Portable & Tower Dryers 2 Years
Portable & Tower Dryer Frames
and Internal Infrastructure †
3 Years
5 Years
GSI further warrants that the portable and tower dryer frame and basket, excluding all auger and auger
drive components, shall be free from defects in materials for a period of time beginning on the twelfth (12
month from the date of purchase and continuing until the sixtieth (60
th
) month from the date of purchase
* Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years – no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years – end-user pays 25%
5 to 7 years – end-user pays 50%
7 to 10 years – end user pays 75%
** Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years – no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years – end-user pays 50%
† Motors, burner components and
moving parts not included. Portable
Dryer screens included. Tower Dryer
screens not included.
th
)
(extended warranty period). During the extended warranty period, GSI will replace the frame or basket
components that prove to be defective under normal conditions of use without charge, excluding the labor,
transportation, and/or shipping costs incurred in the performance of this extended warranty.
Conditions and Limitations:
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIPTION
SET FORTH ABOVE. SPECIFICALLY, GSI MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH: (i) PRODUCT
MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI OR (ii) ANY ADVICE, INSTRUCTION, RECOMMENDATION OR
SUGGESTION PROVIDED BY AN AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE OR EMPLOYEE OF GSI REGARDING
OR RELATED TO THE CONFIGURATION, INSTALLATION, LAYOUT, SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR DESIGN OF SUCH PRODUCTS.
GSI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including, without
limitation, loss of anticipated profits or benefits. The sole and exclusive remedy is set forth in the Limited
Warranty, which shall not exceed the amount paid for the product purchased. This warranty is not
transferable and applies only to the original end-user. GSI shall have no obligation or responsibility for any
representations or warranties made by or on behalf of any dealer, agent or distributor.
GSI assumes no responsibility for claims resulting from construction defects or unauthorized modifications
to products which it manufactured. Modifications to products not specifically delineated in the manual
accompanying the equipment at initial sale will void the Limited Warranty.
This Limited Warranty shall not extend to products or parts which have been damaged by negligent use,
misuse, alteration, accident or which have been improperly/inadequately maintained. This Limited Warranty
extends solely to products manufactured by GSI.
Prior to installation, the end-user has the responsibility to comply with federal, state and local codes which
apply to the location and installation of products manufactured or sold by GSI.
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