GSI PNEG-1802 User Manual
PNEG-1802
Inside Ladder Instructions
Installation Manual
PNEG-1802
Date: 03-08-11
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Instructions ..................... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................................9
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer ................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 4 Inside Ladder Installation ..................................................................................................................12
2.66" Corrugated Farm Bin ................................................................................................................. 12
Inside Ladder Installation (without Stir-Ator) ....................................................................................12
Inside Ladder Installation (for Stir-Ator Option) ..................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..........................15
2.66" Corrugated Commercial Grain Bin ............................................................................................. 18
Inside Ladder Installation (without Stir-Ator) ....................................................................................18
Inside Ladder Installation (for Stir-Ator Option) ..................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..........................21
4.00" Corrugated Farm Bin ................................................................................................................. 24
Inside Ladder Installation (without Stir-Ator) ....................................................................................24
Inside Ladder Installation (for Stir-Ator Option) ..................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..........................27
4.00" Corrugated Commercial Grain Bin ............................................................................................. 30
Inside Ladder Installation (without Stir-Ator) ....................................................................................30
Inside Ladder Installation (for Stir-Ator Option) ..................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..........................33
2.66" Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 4-9 Rings ....................................................................... 36
2.66" Corrugated Commercial Hopper Tank 10-22 Rings ................................................................... 39
4.00" Corrugation Farm Commercial Hopper Tank (FCHT) 4-6 Rings ............................................... 42
4.00" Corrugation Farm Commercial Hopper Tank (FCHT) 7-9 Rings ............................................... 45
Chapter 5 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................49
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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
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 which may be
encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, you are responsible to know what requirements, hazards and precautions 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.
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2. 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
Install Equipment Properly
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.
Follow Building Codes
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 which 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 produce 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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2. Safety
Stay Clear of Hoisted Equipment
Always use proper lifting/hoisting equipment when
assembling or disassembling equipment.
Do not walk or stand under hoisted equipment.
Always use sturdy and stable supports when needed
for installation.
Crush Hazard
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.
Long hair should be tied up and back.
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.
Wear steel toe boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.
Wear 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 Toe Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection
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3. Safety Decals
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
CAUTION!
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
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3. Safety 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
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3. Safety 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
WARNIN
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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4. Inside Ladder Installation
2.66" Corrugated Farm Bin
Inside Ladder Installation (without Stir-Ator)
Inside Ladder Placement
The inside ladder package includes the ladders, starter brackets and double the amount of standoff
brackets. Begin by positioning the ladder directly under the manhole roof panel as shown in Figure 4A
and install the starter brackets as shown in Figure 4B on Page 13. Place the standoff brackets every
16" vertically on the sidewall sheets using the horizontal seam holes for every other hole location. Use
5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach the standoff brackets to the sidewall of the grain bin.
NOTE: Refer to general detail information section on PNEG-1420 for additional details for standoff bracket
to ladder assembly.
Figure 4A
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4. Inside Ladder Installation
Inside Starter Bracket and Ladder Placement
Refer to Figure 4B and follow the correct dimensions as shown. The ladder starter brackets must be
located in line with the horizontal seam. Check the 4' ladder section to make sure the ladder rung dimples
are to the top surface and attach to the starter brackets using the hole located 1" from top of the ladder.
Now all standoff brackets must be installed every 16" and attached to each 4' section required.
(See Figure 4C on Page 14.)
Figure 4B
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4. Inside Ladder Installation
Inside Ladder Standoff Bracket Requirements
Field drilling will be necessary for the standoff brackets located in the middle of the sidewall sheet. Drill
two (2) 3/8" diameter holes directly in line with the horizontal seam holes 18-3/4" apart. Continue down the
sidewall with standoff brackets at every 16" spacing. Refer to Figure 4C.
Figure 4C
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4. Inside Ladder Installation
Inside Ladder Installation (for Stir-Ator Option)
Inside Ladder Placement
The inside ladder package for Stir-Ator option includes the ladders and double the amount of short
standoff brackets. Begin by positioning the ladder directly under the manhole roof panel as shown in
Figure 4D and install the top standoff bracket as shown in Figure 4E on Page 16. Then, place the standoff
brackets every 16" vertically on the sidewall sheets using the horizontal seam holes for every other hole
location. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach the standoff brackets to the sidewall of the grain bin.
NOTE: Refer to general detail information section on PNEG-1420 for additional details for standoff bracket
to ladder assembly.
Figure 4D
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