PNEG-1807
16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform
and Ladder “X” Series
Installation Manual
PNEG-1807
Date: 02-09-12
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Instructions ..................... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Decal Location ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4 Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 5 Ladder Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 10
Typical Ladder/Cage Setup ................................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 6 Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages .............................................................................. 19
Attach Tie Angle to Boot Trunking ................................................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ...... ... ... 19
Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets and Boot Ladder Section ........................................................ 20
Install Boot Ladder Section ................................................................................................................. 22
Tie Angles to Trunking ........... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ......................... 24
Ladder Support Brackets .................................................................................................................... 27
Attach Ladders to Ladder Brackets ............................... ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ...... ... 30
Safety Cage Installation ......... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......... ... ... ... 31
Install Safety Cage .............................................................................................................................. 32
Chapter 7 Rest Platform ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Rest Platform Tie Angles to Bucket Elevators .................................................................................... 35
Attach Rest Platform Channel to the Rest Platform Tie Angle ............................ .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 38
Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels ................................................... 39
Ladder Support ................................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 8 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly ..................................................................................................... 45
Attach Main Support Channels to Lower Head ................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................... 45
Install Deck A and Toe Board ............................................................................................................. 46
Install Deck A to Main Support Channels ............................................................................................ 47
Install Deck C and Toe Board ............................................................................................................. 49
Install Deck C to Main Support Channels ........................................................................................... 50
Install Deck E ...................................................................................................................................... 51
Install Adapter Bracket for 16" Platforms ............................................................................................ 53
Install Hatch Filler Plate ...................................................................................................................... 54
Install Rail Supports to Deck E ......................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...................................... 54
Install “W” Posts (“Corner Posts” x 4) ................................................................................................. 55
Install Platform Posts .......................................................................................................................... 56
Install Intermediate Handrails .............................................................................................................. 58
Install Upper Handrails ........................................................................................................................ 60
Install Tie Braces (Safety Cage Bars) ................................................................................................. 61
Chapter 9 Install Hatch ........................................................................................................................................ 62
Chapter 10 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) .............................................................................................. 65
16"-24" Clamp Band Installation ........................................................................................................ 65
Assemble Supports (16"-24") ............................................................................................................ 69
Assemble Decking and “W” Corner Post .............................. ................................................. ............ 71
Install Handrail Posts - Non Entrance Side ....................................................................................... 73
Install Intermediate Handrails ............................................................................................................ 75
Install Safety Bar Cross Supports ...................................................................................................... 76
Install Top Handrails .......................................................................................................................... 77
Safety Gate Package (Optional) ........................................................................................................ 78
Chapter 11 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 79
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1. Introduction
Chapter 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.
Chapter 2: Safety
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
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 parts. 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 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
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-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
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3. Decal Location
DO NOT EXCEED
PLATFORM LOAD LIMIT
DC-2146
Excessive load will damage
platform and cause
platform to fall.
Load limit = 500 LBS. (2.25 kN)
DANGER
> 500 lbs
(2.25 kN)
Injury or death will result.
Chapter 3: Decal Location
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4. Overview
Chapter 4: Overview
This section is intended to provide a general, high-level overview of platform assembly for your GSI bucket
elevator. Detailed instructions are given in the pages to come.
This section should be used for reference only and is intended to provide general guidance about the
overall process only.
1. Support Channels:
Proper orientation of channels is based upon the size of the bucket elevator (16", 24", 30" or 36")
AND the right/left hand position of the drive. This must be installed correctly at the start or nothing
else will install correctly.
2. Ladders and Safety Cages:
Ladder sections mount directly to the trunking sections of the bucket elevator. Typical lad der layouts
and charts identifying the support height for ladder packages can be fou nd on Pages 10 through 18.
3. Tie Angles to Trunking:
• Proper orientation of the tie angles is critical for correct installation.
• Note differences from up-leg and down-leg installations.
Be sure to follow the instructions for the size and drive position.
Throughout this manual, particular attention is given to the initial orientation of channels and aligning
bolt holes. Failure to complete these initial steps correctly will significantly impede the assembly and
installation of the bucket elevator platforms.
4. Decking and Toe Boards:
Decking is etched with alpha characters to assist with orienting decks and aligning holes for
connections. Decking connections should be finger-tight only initially so that adjustments can be
made once all decks and toe boards are in place. Only then should all hardware be fully torqued.
5. Handrail Platform Posts:
The number and location of platform posts varies based upon platform and bucket elevator size.
6. Handrails:
Intermediate handrails (those at near knee level) may need to be field cut to fit. The amount to trim
varies based upon the size of the platform being installed. The smaller rail then fits inside of the larger
rail so that it “telescopes” between the posts. Always follow best practices of “measure twice cut
once” and verify the measurement is for the bucket elevator size. Upper handrails do not req uire any
alterations in the field prior to assembly.
7. Platform Braces:
Throughout this manual, safety cage bars (LDR-517BE) are used as platform braces. These are
required for support and stability. Please attach as described through the manual.
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5. Ladder Assembly
CAUTION
Due to O.H.S.A. standards, it is required that a rest platform be installed every 30'.
Chapter 5: Ladder Assembly
The ladder sections are to be mounted directly to the trunking sections. Quantities and section lengths
may vary depending on overall height of system. If you have a non-standard height system, refer to
supported bucket height reference chart below for the correct ladder package for the system.
Supported Bucket Height Reference Chart
Part # Supported Bucket Height (Ft.) Part # Supported Bucket Height (Ft.)
1636XRLAD20 0-29 1636XWLAD20 0-29
1636XRLAD30 30-39
1636XRLAD40 40-49 1636XWLAD40 40-49
1636XRLAD50 50-59
1636XRLAD60 60-69 1636XWLAD60 60-69
1636XRLAD70 70-79
1636XRLAD80 80-89 1636XWLAD80 80-89
1636XRLAD90 90-99
1636XRLAD100 100-109 1636XWLAD100 100-109
1636XRLAD110 110-119
1636XRLAD120 120-129 1636XWLAD120 120-129
1636XRLAD130 130-139
1636XRLAD140 140-149 1636XWLAD140 140-149
1636XRLAD150 150-159
1636XRLAD160 160-169 1636XWLAD160 160-169
1636XRLAD170 170-179
1636XRLAD180 180-189 1636XWLAD180 180-189
1636XWLAD30 30-39
1636XWLAD50 50-59
1636XWLAD70 70-79
1636XWLAD90 90-99
1636XWLAD110 110-119
1636XWLAD130 130-139
1636XWLAD150 150-159
1636XWLAD170 170-179
1636XRLAD190 190-199
1636XRLAD200 200-209 1636XWLAD200 200-209
1636XWLAD190 190-199
NOTE: Ladders are of a modular design for ease of modification in the field. These illustrations are only
to be used as a “general” guide to installation layout. The exact assembly may vary due to the
unique nature of each bucket elevator.
See Figures 5A-5G on Pages 11-17 to help determine if the ladders should be started on the up-leg or
down-leg of the elevator and also aid in the ladder order and rest platform locations for bucket elevators
with heights from 20' through 180'.
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5. Ladder Assembly
20' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD20)
(1636XWLAD20)
30' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD30)
(1636XWLAD30)
40' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD40)
(1636XWLAD40)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform
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Figure 5A
5. Ladder Assembly
50' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD50)
(1636XWLAD50)
60' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD60)
(1636XWLAD60)
70' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD70)
(1636XWLAD70)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform
Figure 5B
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5. Ladder Assembly
80' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD80)
(1636XWLAD80)
90' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD90)
(1636XWLAD90)
100' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD100)
(1636XWLAD100)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform
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Figure 5C
5. Ladder Assembly
110' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD110)
(1636WRLAD110)
120' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD120)
(1636XWLAD120)
130' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD130)
(1636XWLAD130)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform
Figure 5D
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5. Ladder Assembly
140' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD140)
(1636XWLAD140)
150' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD150)
(1636XWLAD150)
160' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD160)
(1636XWLAD160)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform
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Figure 5E
5. Ladder Assembly
170' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD170)
(1636XWLAD170)
180' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD180)
(1636XWLAD180)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform
Figure 5F
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5. Ladder Assembly
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform
190' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD190)
(1636XWLAD190)
200' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD200)
(1636XWLAD200)
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Figure 5G
5. Ladder Assembly
7
3
4
4
5
6
1
2
1
7'-8' to ground or
nearest platform deck
Ref # Part # Description
1 10FOOTRFWX 10' Ladder Section
1 10FOOTX 10' Ladder Section
2 LDR-BCKTBHP Safety Cage Bell Hoop - Entrance
3 LDR-3FTCAGE 3' Safety Cage Strap
4 LDR-BCKTHOOP Standard Safety Cage Hoop
5 LDR-10FTCAGE 10' Safety Cage Strap
6 14FOOTRFWX 14' Ladder Section
6 14FOOTX 14' Ladder Section
7 RP1636X Rest Platform
Typical Ladder/Cage Setup
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Figure 5H Typical Ladder/Cage Assembly Layout (30' Shown.)
6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Chapter 6: Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Attach Tie Angle to Boot Trunking
1. On the NON-LADDER SIDE, attach tie angle to the trunking using 1/2" x 1" bolts.
Figure 6B.)
and
a. For 16" Boot Tie Angle: With lip of tie angle up and outward, align tie angle so that it extends
beyond the trunking at each end. (See Figure 6A.)
(See Figure 6A
Figure 6A 16" Boot Tie Angle
b. For 24" Boot Tie Angle: With lip of tie angle up and outward, align edge of tie angle to edge
of trunking at down-leg end. With this alignment, tie angle will exten d slightly beyond the edge of
trunking at the up-leg end, as shown in Figure 6B.
Figure 6B 24" Boot Tie Angle
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets and Boot Ladder Section
NOTE: Refer to ladder layout images, Figure 5A-5G on Pages 11-17.
NOTE: Ladders can be mounted to either the up-leg or down-leg end of the elevator depending on the
height and head platform hatch location.
NOTE: Both up-leg and down-leg bracket locations are shown in this manua l. Actual inst alla tion location
on either the up-leg or down-leg will be determined by owner preference.
1. Using the holes indicated based on bucket elevator size in Figure 6C, attach ladder support brackets
to boot tie angle using 3/8" x 1" hex bolts. Remember to double check if the ladder should start on
the up-leg side or the down-leg side. (See Figures 6C-6H on Pages 20-23.)
a. 16" Down-leg boot bracket: Use 3/8" x 1" h ex bolts to attach the ladder support brackets to the
boot tie angle using the holes indicated in Figure 6C. Note the outer bracket uses the outer most
holes of the tie angle and the inner bracket will have two (2) empty holes beside it on the tie angle.
Figure 6C 16" Boot Bracket Down-Leg
b. 16" Up-leg boot bracket: Use 3/8" x 1" hex bolts to attach the ladder support brackets to the
boot tie angle using the holes indicated in Figure 6D. Note the outer bracket attaches to the tie
angle with two (2) empty holes remain on the outside.
Figure 6D 16" Boot Bracket Up-Leg
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
c. 24" Down-leg boot bracket: Use 3/8" x 1" h ex bolts to attach the ladder support brackets to the
boot tie angle using the holes indicated in Figure 6E. Note the outer bracket will have two (2)
empty holes to the outside of the connection at the tie angle.
Figure 6E 24" Boot Bracket Down-Leg
d. 24" Up-leg boot bracket: Use 3/8" x 1" hex bolts to attach the ladder support brackets to the
boot tie angle using the holes indicated in Figure 6F. Note the outer bracket uses the two (2) outer
most set of holes on the tie angle.
Figure 6F 24" Boot Bracket Up-Leg
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Install Boot Ladder Section
1. Trim a 10' ladder section to sit so that the first ladder rung is 12" from the ground. (See Figure 6G.)
Figure 6G
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
2. Attach trimmed ladder section to the left and right ladder brackets using 1/2" x 1" hex bolts through
the bottom most set of holes.
3. Attach the next ladder section to the ladder brackets using 1/2" x 1" hex bolts through the top set of
holes. (See Figure 6H.)
Figure 6H
4. Secure the bottom of the ladder to the boot or ground. NOTE: Bracket for this step is not included.
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Tie Angles to Trunking
1. On the LADDER SIDE, use 1/2" x 1" bolts. See Figures 6I-6K on Pages 24-26 fo r the correct location
of bolts for each elevator size.
Figure 6I Tie Angle Installation Locations
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Figure 6J 16" Bucket Elevator Tie Angles to Trunking Bolt Locations
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Figure 6K 24" Bucket Elevator Tie Angles to Trunking Bolt Locations
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Ladder Support Brackets
1. Attach ladder support brackets to tie angle using 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (S-7469). Use the holes shown
in Figures 6L-6P on Pages 27-29 for each size elevator.
2. Mount the upper right and upper left hand ladder support brackets to the top tie angle with 3/8" bolts.
3. Mount the lower right hand and lower left hand ladder support brackets to the bottom tie angle with
3/8" bolts.
4. Secure the flanges of the ladder brackets together with 3/8" x 1" hex bolts.
NOTE: You will only use one set of ladder brackets, either the up-leg set or the down-leg set.
Figure 6L Ladder Support Bracket Parts
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Figure 6M 16" Ladder Bracket Location for Up-Leg
Figure 6N 16" Ladder Bracket Location for Down-Leg
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Figure 6O 24" Ladder Bracket Location for Up-Leg
Figure 6P 24" Ladder Bracket Location for Down-Leg
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Attach Ladders to Ladder Brackets
1. Attach ladder sections to the ladder brackets using 1/2" x 1" hex bolts (S-7935). (See Figure 6Q.)
Figure 6Q
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Safety Cage Installation
Safety cage entrance must be installed to the ladders within 7'-8' from the ground or platform deck.
(See Figure 6R.)
Figure 6R
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
Install Safety Cage
Safety cages are 10' sections, with the exception of the 3' entrance section.
1. Locate safety cage hoops (LDR-BCKTBHP) along the ladder rails where the safety cage hoops will
be installed. NOTE: The end hoops of a 10' section are spaced 4' from the two (2) middle hoops,
which are spaced 2' apart. See Figure 6S for spacing. (See Figure 6S.)
Figure 6S 10' Safety Cage Section
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
2. Attach safety cage hoops to ladder using 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 6T.)
Figure 6T
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6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages
3. Install the seven (7) 10' safety cage straps along the safety cage hoops using 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and
nuts. NOTE: Bolt heads should be to the inside of the hoop. (See Figure 6U.)
Figure 6U
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7. Rest Platform
Chapter 7: Rest Platform
Rest Platform Tie Angles to Bucket Elevators
1. Install rest platform tie angles to the lower trunking on both the ladder side and non-ladder side of the
trunking. Use 1/2" x 1" bolts through the bolt holes indicated for the bucket elevator size being
installed. (See Figure 7A.)
NOTE: Bolt hole starting location on left side of tie angle is marked with the bucket size.
Figure 7A Tie Angle with Etched Numbers
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7. Rest Platform
Figure 7B 16" Rest Platform Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Ladder Side
Figure 7C 24" Rest Platform Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Ladder Side
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7. Rest Platform
Figure 7D 16" Rest Platform Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Non-Ladder Side
Figure 7E 24" Rest Platform Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Non-Ladder Side
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7. Rest Platform
Attach Rest Platform Channel to the Rest Platform Tie Angle
1. Connect rest platform mounting channels to the rest platform tie angles using 1/2" x 1" bolts.
Bolt hole locations for 16"-24" bucket elevator will be the same. (See Figure 7F.)
Figure 7F Bolt hole locations for 16"-24" rest platform mounting channels to tie angles.
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7. Rest Platform
Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels
1. Place the rest platform cross channels between the rest platform mounting channels and connect
those using 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts. (See Figure 7G.)
Figure 7G Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels
2. Attach rest platform deck to the bottom of the rest platform mounting channels and rest platform
cross channels, using 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts. Bolt heads should be installed against the deck plate.
(See Figure 7H.) NOTE: Th e deck plate can be mounted on either the right or left side, but the flange
must be mounted towards the opening.
Figure 7H Deck Plate
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7. Rest Platform
3. Install the handrail platform posts to the rest platform mounting channels and rest platform channels
using six (6) 5/16" x 3/4" flanged hex bolts for each post, four (4) bolt to the front and two (2) on the
side. (See Figure 7I.)
Figure 7I
4. Assemble the intermediate handrails by sliding the small handrail into the larger handrail to create a
telescoping handrail that can be adjusted to the correct length between the posts. Two (2) of the
small intermediate handrails and two (2) of the large intermediate handrails will need to be cut to fit.
The starting length of each rail is 36". Cut 18" off the end of each rail so the final length of each rail
is 18". (See Figure 7J.)
Figure 7J
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7. Rest Platform
5. Install the front and back intermediate handrails to the platform posts using 5/16" x 3/4" flanged hex
bolts. Adjust the rail into position by sliding it out to the correct length.
6. After cutting the two (2) large and two (2) small intermediate handrails, slide them to the correct
length and install them to the handrail posts on the short sides of the platform using 5/16" x 3/4"
flanged hex bolts. (See Figure 7K.)
Figure 7K
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7. Rest Platform
7. Connect the front rest platform handrails and the side rest platform handrails to the handrail platform
post using 5/16" x 2" hex bolts. (See Figure 7L.)
Figure 7L
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7. Rest Platform
8. Platform braces must be installed from handrail posts to mounting and cross channels using
5/16" x 3/4" flanged hex bolts. Braces should be attached to the outside of the platform post and to
the inside of the mounting and cross channels. NOTE: Safety cage bars (LDR-517BE) are used
as platform braces/tie angle braces through out this installation. Bolt heads should be on inside of
platforms. (See Figure 7M.)
Figure 7M
9. Install ladder support brackets to the rest platform cross channel using 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts.
10. Attach ladders to ladder support brackets using 1/2" x 3/4" hex bolts. (See Figure 7N.)
Figure 7N
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Ladder Support
Figure 7O
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8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly
Chapter 8: 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly
Considerable time is dedicated at the beginning of this manual to the proper orientation of channels and
decks. This is because the orientation of these elements is essential to the proper construction of the
head platform.
1. There are many ways to get the orientation wrong and only one way to get it right.
2. Proper orientation of the channels and decks is essential proper assembly.
3. Proper construction of the head platform can only be completed if the initial orientation of the
channels is done correctly.
Please take time to confirm that the orientation of these early elements is correct before you begin to
assemble the decking on to the channels.
Attach Main Support Channels to Lower Head
1. Place lower head section on solid and level surface.
2. At both the Discharge End and Up-Leg End, orient the channels so that lip/channel openings face
outward, away from the lower head.
3. Attach each Main Support Channel to the Lower Head Brac ket at the to p most set of holes using
3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts and torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8A.)
Figure 8A Cross Deck Support Channels Head
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Install Deck A and Toe Board
1. Orient the lip of the side toe board (HP1624STBX) out/away from the lower head and slide into place
on non-drive side. Toe board hole A1 should be at the discharge end and A3 is at the up leg end.
2. Locate pre-assembled Deck A, which consists of the hatch opening and connecting flanges.
3. Using a punch as needed for alignment, connect Deck A to the side toe board with 3/8" flange nuts
(S-10028) and 3/8" x 3/4" flange bolts (S-7105). Torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8B.)
a. Deck hole A1 to toe board hole A1.
b. Deck hole A2 to toe board hole A2.
c. Deck hole A3 to toe board hole A3.
NOTE: Due to snug fit, slide side toe board in place before securing Deck A or any subsequent decking.
Figure 8B Deck A Toe Board Channel Location
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Install Deck A to Main Support Channels
1. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), connect Deck A to main
support channel. IMPORTANT: Connect every hole. (See Figure 8C.)
Figure 8C Deck A to Support Channels
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2. Install decking support (HP1624DS) to up-leg end of Deck A as shown, using 3/8" x 1" bolts (S-7105)
and 3/8" nuts (S-10028).
3. Install the hatch deck support bar (HP1624HDSX) to Deck A. This piece installs on the underside of
Deck A and extends the width of the deck from edge to edge.
Using 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028) and 3/8" x 3/4" flange bolts (S-7105), connect the hatch deck
support bar to Deck A kick plate and through the holes labeled A2 on Deck A and side toe board.
Torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8D.)
Figure 8D Deck A HP Deck Supports
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Install Deck C and Toe Board
1. Locate pre-assembled Deck C, consisting of two (2) planks and connecting tabs.
2. Slide side toe board into place on the drive side of the lower head.
3. Orient the side toe board so that the hole labeled A1 is at the up-leg end and A3 is at the discharge
end of the lower head.
4. Using a punch as needed for alignment, connect Deck C to side toe board using 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts (S-3585) with flange nuts (S-10028) and torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8E.)
a. Deck hole C1 to toe board hole A3.
b. Deck hole C2 to toe board hole A4.
c. Deck hole C3 to toe board hole A1.
NOTE: Due to snug fit, slide side toe board in place before securing Deck C or any subsequent decking.
Figure 8E 24" Deck C Toe Board
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Install Deck C to Main Support Channels
1. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), connect Deck C to main
support channel. IMPORTANT: Connect every hole. (See Figure 8F.)
2. Install decking support (HP1624DS) to up-leg end of Deck A as shown. Using five (5) 3/8" x 1" bolts
(S-7105) and 3/8" nuts (S-10028).
3. Install the hatch deck support bar (HP1624HDSX) to Deck C. This piece installs on the underside of
Deck C and extends the width of the deck from edge to edge.
a. Using 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028) and 3/8" x 3/4" flange bolts (S-7105), connect the hatch deck
support bar to the kick plate attached to Deck C and to the hole labeled
side toe board and lower head. Torque to standard specifications.
A2
on decking nearest the
(See Figure 8G.)
Figure 8F 16" Deck C to Support Channels
Figure 8G Deck C HP Deck Support as Viewed from Underneath.
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DECK A
DECK C
Install Deck E
NOTE: The orientation of the flanges on Deck E is important to proper assembly. Deck E flanges should
be to the outside of Deck A and Deck C.
1. Locate Deck E. It is the smallest deck.
NOTE: Deck E will attach to Deck A, Deck C, both side toe boards and the main support channel.
2. Using a punch as needed for alignment, connect Deck E to the side toe board using 3/8" x 1" carriage
bolts (S-3585) with flange nuts (S-10028). Torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8H.)
a. Deck E hole E1 to Deck A hole A5.
b. Deck E hole E2 to Deck A hole A4.
c. Deck E hole E3 to Deck C hole C5.
d. Deck E hole E4 to Deck C hole C4.
Figure 8H Deck E, Deck A and Deck C as Viewed from Underneath.
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DECK A
DECK C
DECK C
DECK A
3. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), connect Deck E to main
support channel. IMPORTANT: Connect every hole. (See Figure 8I.)
4. Align Deck E so the flanges are to the outside of Deck A and Deck C. Using 3/8" x 1" bolts (S-7105)
and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), connect Deck E to toe boards and flanges of Deck A and Deck C.
(See Figure 8J.)
Figure 8I 24" Deck E to Support Channels
Figure 8J 24" Deck E
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Install Adapter Bracket for 16" Platforms
NOTE: The adapter bracket attaches to decking and toe boards. Th e flanges should b e to the outside of
Deck A and Deck C.
1. Using three (3) 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), install the adapter
bracket to cross deck support channel at the up-leg end of the plat form between Deck A and side toe
board and between Deck C and side toe boards. (See Figure 8K.)
2. Attach deck adapter bracket (HP1624AB) to Deck A, Deck C and toe boards using four (4) 3/8" x 1"
bolts (S-7105) and nuts. (See Figure 8L.)
Figure 8K Deck Adapter Bracket to Channel
Figure 8L Deck Adapter Bracket to Decks
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Install Hatch Filler Plate
1. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), install the hatch filler plate
(HP1624HDF) over the un-used opening. (See Figure 8M.)
Figure 8M Deck Plate
Install Rail Supports to Deck E
1. Attach two (2) head platform rail supports (HP1648HSH) to Deck E as shown using 3/8" x 1" bolts
(S-7105) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028). (See Figure 8N.)
Figure 8N 24" Deck E Rail Support Brackets
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Install “W” Posts (“Corner Posts” x 4)
1. At each corner, align bottom edges of “W” corner posts (HP1648HWP) with bottom edge of
platform decking.
2. Attach each “W” corner post to decking using 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts (S-6606) and 5/16" flange nuts
(S-3611). Torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8O.)
Figure 8O
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Install Platform Posts
NOTE: Platform posts are not flush with bottom of deck.
1. At the up-leg end, align two (2) platform posts (HP1648HCP) as described and connect to the
decking where Deck E intersects with Decks A and C. Use 5/16" hex flange nuts (S-3611) and
5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts, connect the platform posts to the decking.
NOTE: Rail support braces should be between the posts.
2. At the discharge end, align platform posts as described and attach one platform posts (HP1648HCP)
to the edge of Deck C and Deck A nearest the lower head. (See Figure 8P.)
Figure 8P Middle End Posts
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3. At the middle of Deck A and Deck C, install platform post (HP1648HCP) as shown and connect
to the decking through a rail support (HP1648HSH). Use 5/16" hex flange nuts (S-3611) and
5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts to connect the rail supports and platform posts to the decking.
(See Figure 8Q.)
Figure 8Q Deck A Post Bracket
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Install Intermediate Handrails
IMPORTANT: Trim each rail as listed. Do NOT attempt to make entire adjustment by trimming only one
rail. Each rail must be trimmed and installed as stated for proper fit.
IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolt is to the inside of platform with nuts on outside
at all connections.
1. Identify and separate the large and small intermediate handrails.
NOTE:
The small intermediate handrail (LDR-4088) fits inside of the large intermediate handrail.
It is critical that large and small rails be properly identified in advance. Rails are cut to size and
cutting the wrong rail or to the wrong length will prevent proper installation.
(See Figure 8R.)
Figure 8R Intermediate Handrails
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2. Trim two (2) large and two (2) small rails by 15" each so that the remaining length of each rail, both
small and large, is 21". (See Figure 8S.)
a. Install these rails across the Deck A, Deck C, Deck E side of the platform and the opposite side
as shown.
b. Insert one small rail inside of one large rail and telescope the joined rails from the “W” corner post
to the platform post as shown in Figure 8R on Page 58.
c. Attach to “W” posts (corner posts) and platform posts using nuts (S-3611) and bolts (S-6066).
d. Torque to standard specifications.
Figure 8S 21" Telescoping Handrail
3. Trim two (2) large and two (2) small rails by 4" each so remaining length of each rail, both small and
large, is 32". (See Figure 8T.)
a. Install these rails across the up-leg and down-leg sides of the platform as shown.
b. Insert one small rail inside of one large rail telescope the joined rails from the “W” corner posts
to platform posts as shown in Figure 8R on Page 58.
c. Attach to “W” posts (corner posts) and platform posts using nuts (S-3611) and bolts (S-6066).
d. Torque to standard specifications.
Figure 8T 32" Telescoping Handrail
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Install Upper Handrails
IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolts is to the inside of platform with nuts on
outside at all connections.
NOTE: Upper handrails do not require any cutting prior to installation.
1. Attach two (2) 25.6" in length middle drive handrails (HP1624HMD) along Deck E and the lower head.
These are the two (2) shortest sections of upper handrail. Connect using 5/16" nuts (S-3611) and
5/16" x 2" bolts (S-7877). Torque to standard specifications. (See Figure 8U.)
2. Attach four (4) hatch handrails (HP1648HHS): one on each side of the middle drive at each end of
the platform. Handrails will fit without adjustment. Connect using 5/16" nut (S-3611) and 5/16" x 2"
bolts (S-7877). Torque to standard specifications.
3. Two (2) 59.183" far hatch handrails (HP1624HFH) and two (2) 54.65" handrails (HP1624HNH)
opposite each other along Deck A and Deck C using 5/16" x 2" bolts (S-78 77) and 5/16" nuts (S-3611).
Figure 8U Top Rails
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Install Tie Braces (Safety Cage Bars)
NOTE: Safety cage bars (LDR-5171BE) are used as tie braces in this installation.
IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolts are to the inside of platform with nuts on
outside at all connections.
1. At each of the four (4) “W” corner posts (HP1648HWP), attach two (2) tie braces (safety cage bar
LDR-5171BE) from the lower half of the post to the deck kick plate using 5/16" nuts (S-3611) and
5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts (S-6606). (See Figure 8V.)
NOTE: Tie braces may be oriented on the inside or outside of the decking kick plates based upon
installer preference.
Figure 8V Safety Cage Cross Brace
NOTE: See Page 62 for hatch door installation.
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9. Install Hatch
Chapter 9: Install Hatch
1. Attach hatch hinge (HP1624HH) to the hatch deck door (HP1624HDD). Orient hinge so that it opens
the desired direction. (See Figure 9A.) Fasten using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts hardware.
Figure 9A
2. Install hatch support (HP1624HS) to the bottom of the hatch door using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts
and nuts. (See Figure 9B.)
3. Fasten peak cap handle (PR-331) to the bottom of the hatch door using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts
and nuts.
Figure 9B
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4. Slide two (2) magnets (16-0092) onto each MS #6 x 3/4" FHS flat head screw (S-7166). Position the
magnet so the screw head is countersunk into the magnet. (See Figure 9C.)
5. Insert screws with magnets through the hatch door and fasten with the #6 flange nut (S-10133).
Figure 9C
6. Align holes on the hatch hinge with holes along the deck opening closest to the kick plates. Install
the hatch door to the decking using 3/8" x 3/4" bolts (S-7105) and nuts. (See Figure 9D.)
Figure 9D
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7. Assemble pipe clamps (S-10139) to the magnet mount hatch bracket (HP1648LMM). Insert
3/8" x 3/4" carriage bolts through the magnet mount hatch bracket, 1/2" flat washer and pipe clamp.
Fasten with 3/8" nut. (See Figure 9E.)
8. Attach pipe clamp around intermediate handrail and fasten loosely with bolts. Open Hatch plate and
Slide clamp along handrail until it lines up with the magnets on the hatch plate. Tighten clamp to rail.
Figure 9E
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10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional)
Chapter 10: 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional)
The distributor platform is optional and only used on bucket elevators that have a distributor spout. The
platform is used to access the distributor for maintenance and control adjustments. The platform should
be located below the distributor head. NOTE: That the clamp installation to the trunking is different for
16", 24" and the 30"-36" but the rest of the assembly is the same.
16"-24" Clamp Band Installation
Attach Top Clamp Band to Trunking (for 24" Instructions, see Steps 3 and 4.)
1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into inside set of holes of clamp bands for 16" assembly. Fasten
together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts.
2. Line up the holes on the clamp strut with the set of holes closest to the bend on both of the
16"-24" long clamp clips and fasten all three (3) together using fou r (4) 1/2" x 1" b olts and nuts. This
will create the clamp strut assembly.
3. Assemble the clamp band weldment, clamp channel and clamp strut assembly at one time around
the trunking. Place clamp rod weldment assembly around the trunking leg and line up holes on
16"-24" long clips and clamp channel with the outside set of holes on the clamp rod weldment.
Fasten all three (3) together using six (6) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts.
4. Line up the holes located at the end of the distributor support channels with the holes at the end of
the 16"-24" long clamp clips. Fasten the support channels to the long clamp clips using four (4)
1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 10A.)
Figure 10A
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16" Attach Bottom Clamp Band to Trunking (for 24" Instructions, see Steps 2
and 3.)
1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into inside set of holes of clamp bands for 16" assembly. Fasten
together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts.
2. Line up the holes on one of the clamp struts with the set of holes closest to the bend on both of the
16"-24" long clamp clips and fasten all three (3) together using four (4) 1/2" x 1" bolt and nut s. Tighten
only finger tight. Next orient the brace channels so the bends face outwards and line up the brace
channel holes with the holes located at the end of the long clamp clips and the remaining clamp strut.
Fasten all five (5) parts together using four (4) 1/2" x 1" bolt and nuts. Tighten finger tight. This will
make up the brace channel assembly.
3. Assemble the clamp rod weldment, clamp channel and brace channel assembly at same time around
the trunking. Place clamp rod weldment assembly around the trunking leg and line up holes on
16"-24" long clips and clamp channel with the outside set of holes on the clamp rod weldment.
Fasten all three (3) together using six (6) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 10B.)
Figure 10B
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24" Attach Top Clamp Band to Trunking
1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into inside set of holes of clamp bands for 24" assembly. Fasten
together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts.
2. Line up the holes on the support channels with the inside set of holes on the 16"-24" long clamp clips
and fasten all four (4) together using eight (8) 1/2" x 1" bolt and nuts.
3. Assemble the 16"-24" long clamp assembly, clamp channel and clamp rod assembly at same time
around the trunking. Place clamp rod weldment assembly around the trunking leg and line up holes
on 16"-24" long clips and clamp channel with the outside set of holes on the clamp rod we ldment.
Fasten all three (3) together using six (6) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 10C.)
Figure 10C
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24" Attach Bottom Clamp Band to Trunking and Knee Brace
1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into inside set of holes of clamp bands for 16" assembly. Fasten
together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts.
2. Orient the brace channels so the bends face outwards and line up the brace channel holes with the
holes located near the middle of the 16"-24" long clamp clips. Line up the clamp strut with the same
set of holes as the brace channel and 16"-24" long clamp clip. Fasten all five (5) together using
four (4) 1/2" x 1" bolt and nuts. Attach remaining clamp strut to the end of the 16"-24" clamp clip.
Tighten only finger tight. (See Figure 10D.)
3. Assemble the clamp rod weldment, clamp channel and brace channel assembly at same time around
the trunking. Place clamp rod weldment assembly around the trunking leg and line up holes on
16"-24" long clips and clamp channel with the outside set of holes on the clamp rod weldment.
Fasten all three (3) together using six (6) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts.
Figure 10D
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Assemble Supports (16"-24")
1. Attach brace channels to the sides of the support channels using four (4) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts.
Angle the knee braces across the bottom sides of the brace channels and attach using four (4)
1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts.
2. Assemble the cross supports to the bottom side of the support channels using the end and middle
sets of holes on the support channels using four (4) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 10E.)
3. Assemble the external platform support (DSP1648EPS) to the end of the three (3) cross supports
using six (6) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 10F on Page 70.)
NOTE: For 24" installation the lower knee brace will use the second hole on the brace and the second
hole up from the bottom on the brace channel. (See Figure 10G on Page 70.)
Figure 10E Distributor Platform Cross Support
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Figure 10F Distributor External Platform Support
Figure 10G 24" Distributor Platform Knee Brace
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Assemble Decking and “W” Corner Post
1. Align A6 and A8 on platform decking weldment with A6 and A8 on the external platform supports.
2. Install platform decking weldment to the platform support channels using twenty four (24)
1/2" x 1" bolt and nuts. (See Figure 10H.)
3. Attach the flange of the toe board short side to the bottom of the 18" decking using two (2)
1/2" x 1" bolt and nuts. Then attach 18" decking to the external platform support using one
1/2" x 1" bolt and nut. (See Figure 10J on Page 72.)
4. Align flange of end toe board along the bottom of decking. Connect end toe board to decking using
1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 10I on Page 72.)
5. Install the corner “W” post at the same time as the toe board filler plate. Attach toe board filler plate
to the decking toe boards located across from the entrance. Attach the flat end first using two (2)
5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts. Then line up the holes of the toe board filler plate with the decking
toe board, while also aligning the holes of the “W” post on the corner. Fasten all three (3) together
with four (4) 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts. (See Figure 10K on Page 73.)
Figure 10H
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Figure 10I
Figure 10J 16" Distributor Platform Toe Board
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Figure 10K Distributor Platform Corner Post
Install Handrail Posts - Non Entrance Side
1. Install the remaining two (2) “W” corner posts to the corners on the non-entrance side of the decking
using four (4) 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts per post.
2. Install platform post (HP1648HCP) to the inside corner of the decking near the entrance to the
platform using four (4) 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts.
3. Attach side posts (HP1648HP) to the decking at the entrance to the platform using two (2)
5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts per post. (See Figure 10L on Page 74.)
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4. Install distributor handrail support to the side post on the inside, located closest to the trunking
through holes 3 and 4 counting from the top of the post. Use two (2) 5/16" x 3 /4" flange bolts and nuts
to fasten in place. (See Figure 10L.)
Figure 10L
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Install Intermediate Handrails
1. Insert small intermediate handrail into the large intermediate handrails to create telescoping rails.
Cut 30" off one small intermediate and one large intermediate rail to fit at entrance. Adjust all rails to
the proper length and install to the posts using the 5
two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts per each telescoping tube. (See Figure 10M.)
th
hole down from the top. Fasten in place using
Figure 10M
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Install Safety Bar Cross Supports
NOTE: Safety cage bars (LDR-5171BE) are used as tie braces in this installation.
1. Install safety bar cross supports from the decking toe board to the rail posts using two (2)
5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts per each cross bar support. (See Figure 10N.)
Figure 10N
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Install Top Handrails
1. Attach handrails to the posts using four (4) 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts per handrail.
(See Figure 10O.)
Figure 10O
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10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional)
Safety Gate Package (Optional)
IMPORTANT: Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the inside platform post
using 5/16" hardware.
Attach safety gate assembly to intermediate platform door bracket using 5/16" bolt (S-1196), 5/16"
flat washer (S-845) and 5/16" flange nut (S-3611).
Attach intermediate platform door bracket to two (2) safety gate side posts (HP1648HP) using 5/16" bolt
(S-1196), 5/16" flat washer (S-845) and 5/16" flange nut (S-3611). (See Figure 10P.)
Figure 10P
78 PNEG-1807 16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series
11. 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.
PNEG-1807 16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series 79
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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