PNEG-1801
Special 30'-54' Diameter High
Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
Owner ’s Manual
PNEG-1801
Date: 08-21-12
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 4
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Instructions ..................... ... .... .......................................... ... ........................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Decals .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer ................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3 30'-54' Roof Instructions ...................................... .................................... .......................................... 11
30' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions ...................... ................................... ...................... 11
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only..................................................... 11
Special Rafter Instructions for 30' Diameter High Snow Roof ....................................................... 12
30' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly .............................................................................................. 14
30' Diameter Roof Truss Assembly ...............................................................................................15
30' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter ............................................................................................ 17
30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions ............... ... ... .... ...................................... ... 19
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only ..................................................... 19
Special Rafter Instructions for 30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow Roof.......................................... 20
30' Diameter 60 PSF Eave Truss Assembly ................................................................................. 22
30' Diameter 60 PSF Upper Roof Truss Assembly ....................................................................... 23
30' Diameter 60 PSF Lower Roof Truss Assembly ................................. ... ... .... ... ... ...................... 24
30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow Roof Rafter ............................................................................... 25
36' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions ...................... ................................... ...................... 27
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only..................................................... 27
Special Rafter Instructions for 36' Diameter High Snow Roof ....................................................... 28
36' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly .............................................................................................. 30
36' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 31
36' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 32
36' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter ............................................................................................ 33
42' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions ...................... ................................... ...................... 35
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only..................................................... 35
Special Rafter Instructions for 42' Diameter High Snow Roof ....................................................... 36
42' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly .............................................................................................. 38
42' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 39
42' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 40
42' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter ............................................................................................ 41
48' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions ...................... ................................... ...................... 43
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only ..................................................... 43
Special Rafter Instructions for 48' Diameter High Snow Roof....................................................... 44
48' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly .............................................................................................. 46
48' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 47
48' Diameter Middle Roof Truss Assembly ................ ... ... .... ... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... 48
48' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 49
48' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter ............................................................................................ 50
54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions ...................... ................................... ...................... 52
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only ..................................................... 52
Special Rafter Instructions for 54' Diameter High Snow Roof ....................................................... 53
54' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly .............................................................................................. 55
54' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 56
54' Diameter Middle Roof Truss Assembly ................................................................................... 57
54' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly .................................................................................... 58
54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter ............................................................................................ 59
Chapter 4 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 61
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 3
1. Safety
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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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1. Safety
This product has sharp edges, which may cause serious injury. To avoid injury, handle
sharp edges with caution and always use proper protective clothing and equipment.
General Safety Statement
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment.
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, you are responsible to know what requirements, hazards and precautio ns exist
and 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, which may produce a very dangerous
situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
You should consider the location of the bin site relative to power line locations or electrical transmission
equipment. Contact your local power company to review your installation plan or for information
concerning required equipment clearance. Clearance of portable equipment that may be taken to the bin
site should also be reviewed and considered. Any electrical control equipment in contact with the bin
should be properly grounded and installed in accordance with National Electric Code provisions and other
local or national codes.
This product is intended for the use of grain storage only. Any other use is a misuse of the product.
Sidewall bundles or sheets must be stored in a safe manner. The safest method of storing sidewall
bundles is laying horizontally with the arch of the sheet upward, like a dome. Sidewall sheets stored on
edge must be secured so that they cannot fall over and cause injury. Use care when handling and moving
sidewall bundles.
Personnel operating or working around equipment should read this manual. This manual must be
delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a
misuse of the equipment.
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 5
1. Safety
Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs on your machine. Keep signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment components and repair parts include
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are
available from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
Read and Understand Manual
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area
clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damage immediately . Replace worn or broken p arts. Remove any
built-up grease, oil, and debris.
Maintain Equipment
and Work Area
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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1. Safety
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.
Keep Emergency Equipment
Quickly Accessible
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 toe 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
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 7
2. Decals
The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excess ive v acuum or internal
pressure from fans or other air moving systems. Adequate ventilation and/or “makeup air”
devices should be provided for all powered air handling systems. The manufacturer does not
recommend the use of downward flow systems (suction). Severe roof damage can result from
any blockage of air passages. Running fans durin g high humidity/cold weather conditions can
cause air exhaust or intake ports to freeze.
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer
CAUTION!
Excessive vacuum (or pressure) may
damage roof. Use positive aeration
system. Make sure all roof vents are
open and unobstructed. Start roof
fans when supply fans are started.
Do not operate when conditions exist
that may cause roof vent icing.
DC-969
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2. Decals
Rotating flighting will
kill or dismember.
Flowing material will
trap and suffocate.
Crusted material will
collapse and suffocate.
Keep clear of all augers.
DO NOT ENTER this bin!
Failure to heed these
warnings will result in
serious injury or death.
If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
2. Use a safety harness and safety line.
3. Station another person outside the bin.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator.
DC-GBC-1A
ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring,
24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of
these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 9
2. Decals
Failure to heed these warnings
could result in serious injury, death,
structural damage or collapse of tank.
1. Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain
remains above this outlet.
2. Side floor outlets to be used ONLY when above
condition is satisfied.
3. Lock all side floor outlets to avoid accidental
premature use.
4. See manufacturers instructions for proper use of
factory supplied sidedraw (wall) discharge systems.
UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS:
DC-GBC-2A
WARNING
DON’T
DO
ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring,
24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of
these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
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3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only
Figure 3A
NOTE: Insert corrugation spacer (S-7041) into corrugation.
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 11
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See detail A
on Page 13
See detail C on Page 15
and detail D on Page 16
See detail B
on Page 14
See detail E on
Pages 17 and 18
Special Rafter Instructions for 30' Diameter High Snow Roof
The 30' diameter high snow roof comes with 10 roof rafter assemblies and 10 purlins that are not included
in the 30° roof manual (PNEG-1092). Install one roof rafter per sidewall sheet. Please refer to the roof
manual for the complete roof assembly details.
NOTE: Each rafter has one section.
Figure 3B
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3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See Pages 17 and 18 for special
instructions and hardware callouts.
Special Rafter Instructions for 30' Diameter High Snow Roof (Continued)
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 13
Figure 3C Rafter to “Z” Collar Connection
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly
Figure 3D Rafter to Stiffener Connection
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30' Diameter Roof Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3E Rafter Splice/Purlin Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 15
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter Roof Truss Assembly (Continued)
Figure 3F Purlin Connection
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30' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3G Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 17
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter (Continued)
Figure 3H Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
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3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only
Figure 3I
NOTE: Insert corrugation spacer (S-7041) into corrugation.
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 19
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See detail F
on Page 21
See detail G
on Page 22
See detail H
on Page 23
See detail I
on Page 24
See detail J
on Pages 25
and 26
Special Rafter Instructions for 30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow Roof
The 30' diameter 60 PSF high snow roof comes with 10 roof rafter assemblies and 20 purlins that are not
included in the 30° roof manual (PNEG-1092). Install one roof rafter per sidewall sheet. Please refer to the
roof manual for the complete roof assembly details.
NOTE: Each rafter has two (2) sections.
Figure 3J
20 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See Pages 25 and 26 for special
instructions and hardware callouts.
Special Rafter Instructions for 30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow
Roof (Continued)
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 21
Figure 3K Rafter to “Z” Collar Connection
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter 60 PSF Eave Truss Assembly
Figure 3L Rafter to Stiffener Connection
22 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
30' Diameter 60 PSF Upper Roof Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3M Rafter Splice/Upper Purlin Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 23
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter 60 PSF Lower Roof Truss Assembly
Figure 3N Lower Purlin Connection
24 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow Roof Rafter
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3O Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 25
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
30' Diameter 60 PSF High Snow Roof Rafter (Continued)
Figure 3P Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
26 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
36' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only
Figure 3Q
NOTE: Insert corrugation spacer (S-7041) into corrugation.
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 27
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See detail K
on Page 29
See detail L
on Page 30
See detail M
on Page 31
See detail N
on Page 32
See detail O
on Pages 33
and 34
Special Rafter Instructions for 36' Diameter High Snow Roof
The 36' diameter high snow roof comes with 12 roof rafter assemblies and 24 purlins that are not included
in the 30° roof manual (PNEG-1092). Install one roof rafter per sidewall sheet. Please refer to the roof
manual for the complete roof assembly details.
NOTE: Each rafter has two (2) sections.
Figure 3R
28 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See Pages 33 and 34 for special
instructions and hardware callouts.
Special Rafter Instructions for 36' Diameter High Snow Roof (Continued)
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 29
Figure 3S Rafter to “Z” Collar Connection
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
36' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly
Figure 3T Rafter to Stiffener Connection
30 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
36' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3U Rafter Splice/Upper Purlin Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 31
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
36' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly
Figure 3V Lower Purlin Connection
32 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
36' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3W Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 33
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
36' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter (Continued)
Figure 3X Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
34 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
42' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only
Figure 3Y
NOTE: Insert corrugation spacer (S-7041) into corrugation.
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 35
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See detail P
on Page 37
See detail Q
on Page 38
See detail R
on Page 39
See detail S
on Page 40
See detail T
on Pages 41
and 42
Special Rafter Instructions for 42' Diameter High Snow Roof
The 42' diameter high snow roof comes with 14 roof rafter assemblies and 28 purlins that are not included
in the 30° roof manual (PNEG-1092). Install one roof rafter per sidewall sheet. Please refer to the roof
manual for the complete roof assembly details.
NOTE: Each rafter has two (2) sections.
Figure 3Z
36 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See Pages 41 and 42 for special
instructions and hardware callouts.
Special Rafter Instructions for 42' Diameter High Snow Roof (Continued)
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 37
Figure 3AA Rafter to “Z” Collar Connection
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
42' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly
Figure 3AB Rafter to Stiffener Connection
38 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
42' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AC Rafter Splice/Upper Purlin Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 39
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
42' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly
Figure 3AD Lower Purlin Connection
40 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
42' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AE Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 41
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
42' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter (Continued)
Figure 3AF Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
42 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
48' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only
Figure 3AG
NOTE: Insert corrugation spacer (S-7041) into corrugation.
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 43
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See detail U
on Page 45
See detail V
on Page 46
See detail W
on Page 47
See detail X
on Page 48
See detail Y
on Page 49
See detail Z
on Pages 50
and 51
Special Rafter Instructions for 48' Diameter High Snow Roof
The 48' diameter high snow roof comes with 16 roof rafter assemblies and 48 purlins that are not included
in the 30° roof manual (PNEG-1092). Install one roof rafter per sidewall sheet. Please refer to the roof
manual for the complete roof assembly details.
NOTE: Each rafter has three (3) sections.
Figure 3AH
44 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See Pages 50 and 51 for special
instructions and hardware callouts.
Special Rafter Instructions for 48' Diameter High Snow Roof (Continued)
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 45
Figure 3AI Rafter to “Z” Collar Connection
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
48' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly
Figure 3AJ Rafter to Stiffener Connection
46 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
48' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AK Rafter Splice/Upper Purlin Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 47
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
48' Diameter Middle Roof Truss Assembly
Figure 3AL Middle Purlin Connection
48 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
48' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AM Lower Purlin Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 49
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
48' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter
Figure 3AN Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
50 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
48' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter (Continued)
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AO Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 51
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
Roof Stiffener Detail 4.00'' Corrugation Outside Stiffener Only
Figure 3AP
NOTE: Insert corrugation spacer (S-7041) into corrugation.
52 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See detail AA
on Page 54
See detail AB
on Page 55
See detail AC
on Page 56
See detail AD
on Page 57
See detail AE
on Page 58
See detail AF
on Pages 59
and 60
Special Rafter Instructions for 54' Diameter High Snow Roof
The 54' diameter high snow roof comes with 18 roof rafter assemblies and 54 purlins that are not included
in the 30° roof manual (PNEG-1092). Install one roof rafter per sidewall sheet. Please refer to the roof
manual for the complete roof assembly details.
NOTE: Each rafter has three (3) sections.
Figure 3AQ
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 53
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
See Pages 59 and 60 for special
instructions and hardware callouts.
Special Rafter Instructions for 54' Diameter High Snow Roof (Continued)
Figure 3AR Rafter to “Z” Collar Connection
54 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
54' Diameter Eave Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AS Rafter to Stiffener Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 55
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
54' Diameter Upper Roof Truss Assembly
Figure 3AT Rafter Splice/Upper Purlin Connection
56 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
54' Diameter Middle Roof Truss Assembly
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AU Middle Purlin Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 57
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
54' Diameter Lower Roof Truss Assembly
Figure 3AV Lower Purlin Connection
58 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
Figure 3AW Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions 59
3. 30'-54' Roof Instructions
54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter (Continued)
Figure 3AX Roof Panel to Rib Support Clip Connection
60 PNEG-1801 Special 30'-54' Diameter High Snow Roof Rafter Instructions
4. 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
Printed in the USA
GSI Group
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL 62510-0020
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
Fax: 1-217-226-4420
www.gsiag.com
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