PNEG-1753
Fall Restraint Reinforcement Kit
Installation Manual
PNEG-1753
Date: 03-23-12
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Instructions ..................... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks ..................................................................... ... ...................7
Chapter 4 Installation in Existing Tanks ............................................................................................................13
Chapter 5 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................17
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1. Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of lading
to justify their claim to the transport company.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. In some circumstances, the company also provides field improvements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused,
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.
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2. Safety
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the
responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment
of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
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2. Safety
Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.
Remove all jewelry.
Tie long hair up and back.
Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on
plastic or steel parts.
Wear steel-toed boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoestrings.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.
Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.
Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at
elevations greater than six feet (6').
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel-Toed Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection
Safety Instructions
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to
keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some
problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may p roduce a very
dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
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.
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3. Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks
This section is for the installation of the Fall Restraint Reinforcement Kit to be installed in newly
constructed tanks only. Refer to Chapter 4 on Page 13 for installing in existing tanks.
105'-25K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-6945
The center collar and one eave tension plate will need to be drilled to allow for the assembly of this
reinforcement kit.
1. Install CRP-6943 to every roof beam stiffener as shown in Figure 3A using four (4) 3/8" x 1-1/2"
grade 8 flange bolts (S-7928) and flange nuts (S-9373).
Figure 3A
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3. Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks
105'-25K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-6945 (Continued)
2. Install CRP-6939 inside of the tank and attached to the vertical row of stiffener bolts adjacent to the
roof beam stiffener nearest the manway. For a reference, See Figure 3B. Top stiffener bolts are to
be removed to install CRP-6939. Replace top stiffener bolts with two (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" grade 8 bolts
with steel back neoprene washers (S-5060). Use spacer (S-7041) as shown when installing in an
outside stiffened tank.
3. Drill holes in the tension plate. For a reference, See Figure 3B. Use two (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" grade 8
flange bolts (S-7928) and flange nuts (S-9373) to attach CRP-6939 to the tension plate at the drilled
holes. Use shims (CRP-6947) as necessary to fill the gap between the tension plate and CRP-6939.
Figure 3B
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3. Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks
105'-25K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-6945 (Continued)
4. Drill holes in the center collar. For a reference, See Figure 3C. The holes must be positioned
equidistant between roof rafters and as close as possible to the manway, as shown. Use CRP-6942
to aid in the setup of holes.
Figure 3C
5. Install CRP-6942 to the center collar using two (2) 1/2" x 1-1/2" grade 8 bolts (S-3728) and
nuts (S-8808). For a reference, See Figure 3D.
Figure 3D
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3. Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks
135'-50K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-7113
The center collar and one eave tension plate will need to be drilled to allow for the assembly of this
reinforcement kit.
1. Install CRP-7007 to every roof beam stiffener as shown in Figure 3E using four (4) 3/8" x 1-1/2"
grade 8 flange bolts (S-7928) and flange nuts (S-9373).
Figure 3E
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3. Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks
135'-50K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-7113 (Continued)
2. Install CRP-7003 inside of the tank and attached to the vertical row of stiffener bolts adjacent to the
roof beam stiffener nearest the manway. For a reference, See Figure 3F. Top stiffener bolts are to
be removed to install CRP-7003. Replace top stiffener bolts with two (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" grade 8 bolts
with steel back neoprene washers (S-5060). Use spacer (S-7041) as shown when installing in an
outside stiffened tank.
3. Drill holes in the tension plate. For a reference, See Figure 3F. Use two (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" grade 8
flange bolts (S-7928) and flange nuts (S-9373) to attach CRP-7003 to the tension plate at the drilled
holes. Use shims (CRP-7004) as necessary to fill the gap between the tension plate and CRP-7003.
Figure 3F
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3. Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks
135'-50K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-7113 (Continued)
4. Drill holes in the center collar. For a reference, See Figure 3G. The holes must be positioned
equidistant between roof rafters and as close as possible to the manway, as shown. Use CRP-7001
to aid in the setup of holes.
Figure 3G
5. Install CRP-7001 to the center collar using two (2) 1/2" x 1-1/2" grade 8 bolts (S-3728) and
nuts (S-8808). For a reference, See Figure 3H.
Figure 3H
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4. Installation in Existing Tanks
This section is for the installation of the Fall Restrain t Reinforcement Kit to be retrofit in existing tanks only.
See Chapter 3 on Page 7 for installing in newly constructed tanks.
105'-25K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-6948
The center collar, all of the roof beam stiffeners and one eave tension plate will need to be drilled to allow
for the assembly of this reinforcement kit.
1. Use CRP-6943 as a template to locate and drill four (4) 7/16" holes and one 9/16" hole in every roof
beam stiffener as shown in Figure 4A. Drill one 11/16" hole in only one roof beam stiffener at the
termination point.
Figure 4A
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4. Installation in Existing Tanks
105'-25K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-6948 (Continued)
2. Install CRP-6943 to every roof beam stiffener as shown in Figure 4B using four (4) 3/8" x 1-1/2"
grade 8 flange bolts (S-7928) and flange nuts (S-9373).
Figure 4B
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4. Installation in Existing Tanks
105'-25K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-6948 (Continued)
3. Install CRP-6939 inside of the tank attached to the vertical row of stiffen er bolts adjacent to the roof
beam stiffener nearest the manway. For a reference, See Figure 4C. Top stiffener bolts are to be
removed to install CRP-6939. Replace the top stiffener bolts with two (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" g rade 8 bolts
with steel back neoprene washers (S-5060). Use spacer (S-7041) between the sidewall and
CRP-6939 as shown in Figure 4C.
4. Use CRP-6939 to locate and drill two (2) 7/16" holes in the tension plate. For a reference,
See Figure 4C. Use two (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" grade 8 flange bolts (S-7928) and flange nuts (S-9373) to
attach CRP-6939 to the tension plate at the drilled holes. Use shims (CRP-6947) as necessary to fill
the gap between the tension plate and CRP-6939.
Figure 4C
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4. Installation in Existing Tanks
105'-25K Roof Fall Restraint Reinforcement Installation Instructions
for CRP-6948 (Continued)
5. Drill holes in the center collar. For a reference, See Figure 4D. The holes must be positioned
equidistant between roof rafters and as close as possible to the manway, as shown. Use CRP-6942
to aid in the setup of holes.
Figure 4D
6. Install CRP-6942 to the center collar using two (2) 1/2" x 1-1/2" grade 8 bolts (S-3728) and
nuts (S-8808). For a reference, See Figure 4E.
Figure 4E
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5. Warranty
9101239_1_CR_rev7.DOC (revised July 2009)
GSI Group, LLC 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 end-user’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:
Product Warranty Period
Performer Series Direct Drive Fan Motor 3 Years
AP Fans and Flooring
Cumberland
Feeding/Watering
Systems
Grain Systems Grain Bin Structural Design 5 Years
Grain Systems
Farm Fans
Zimmerman
All Fiberglass Housings Lifetime
All Fiberglass Propellers Lifetime
Feeder System Pan Assemblies 5 Years **
Feed Tubes (1-3/4" and 2.00") 10 Years *
Centerless Augers 10 Years *
Watering Nipples 10 Years *
Portable and Tower Dryers 2 Years
Portable and Tower Dryer Frames and
Internal Infrastructure †
5 Years
* 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.
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
and continuing until the sixtieth (60
th
) month from the date of purchase (extended warranty period). During the extended
th
) month from the date of purchase
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, REPRESENTA TIVE 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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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.
Copyright © 2012 by GSI Group
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GSI Group
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Assumption, IL 62510-0020
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
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