GSI PNEG-1412 User Manual
2 - Leg
Towers
20' to 55' Tall
F/C Series
Chain Loop and
Catwalk Designs
Installation Manual
PNEG-1412
Revision Date: 9-26-05
PNEG-1412
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview ...............................................................................................4
Tools ......................................................................................................4
Safety....................................................................................................5
Anchor Bolt Layout for Chain Loop Support...........................................6
Anchor Bolt Layout for Catwalk Support.................................................7
Lateral Bracket to Bin for Chain Loop Support................................... 8-9
Lateral Bracket to Bin for Catwalk Support .....................................10-11
Column Section with Bottom Angle Joint - Plan View........................... 13
Pre-Measuring for Alignment .......................................................... 14-15
Lateral Bracket, Bin Bracket, & Backing Plate - Plan Views ............... 16
Diagonal "X" Bracing Configurations................................................... 17
Column Joints without Diagonal “X” Bracing........................................ 18
Column Joints with Diagonal “X” Bracing ....................................... 19-20
Diagonal “X” Bracing - Plan View ........................................................ 21
Straighten Columns & S tand T owers in Place...................................... 22
Catwalk Support Brackets - Plan View................................................ 23
Warranty.....................................................................Inside Back Cover
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OVERVIEW
This assembly manual is for 2-Leg Towers for Chain Loop & catwalk support . Be sure and review all
pages before planning foundation work. Depending on application, your foundation could vary .
Choose the anchor bolt layout that fits your design and follow those dimensions for proper layout.
Once all concrete work is done and bins have been erected locate parts and hardware for towers.
Check packing list and count all parts. Report any missing components. Layout and sort parts for
easy identification. Depending on your work environment, these instructions may need to be altered
to fit your needs.
The tower can be assembled flat laying on a level surface and stood upright after all hardware has
been tightened. Make sure tower legs are aligned and straight!
TOOLS
Drift Punches for 3/8" to 1/2" Bolts
3/4" Wrenches & Sockets
Ratchet & Impact Gun
9/16" Wrenches and Sockets
S tring
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SAFETY
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted
before installations are made.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near
your telephone.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Keep Emergency Equipment
Quickly Accessible.
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to
protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp
edges on plastic or steel parts.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing
potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Wear hard hat and steel toe boots to help
protect your head and toes from falling debris.
Remove all jewelry .
Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.
Long hair should be tied up and back.
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel Toe
Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
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Anchor Bolt Lay out for
Chain-Loop Support
NOTE: Tower & bin
center are the same.
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Anchor Bolt Lay out for
Catwalk Support
USED FOR CATWALK SUPPORT
ANCHOR LAYOUT (A-A)
NOTE: Tower Center
is DIFFERENT from
bin center.
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Lateral Brack et to Bin for
Chain Loop Support
USED FOR CHAIN-LOOP SUPPORT
TOWER PLAN (B-B)
NOTE: Tower & bin
center are the same.
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