GSI PNEG-4135A User Manual
135 Ft Diameter Bin — Alpha
Models:
40–SERIES BIN
Construction Manual
PNEG-4135A
Date: 10-14-13
PNEG-4135A
All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any
time without notice.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................7
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................7
Cautionary Symbols ....................................................................................................................9
Safety Decals............................................................................................................................10
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 General Overview ....................................................................................................................15
General Information...................................................................................................................15
Anchor Bolt Charts .................................................................................................................... 15
Tools Required for Construction..................................................................................................18
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction .....................................18
Overview for a Typical Bin Installation .........................................................................................19
Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage ....................................................20
Guidelines for Placement of the Decal Sidewall Sheet ..................................................................21
Sample Gauge Sheet ................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3 Hardware Requirements ..........................................................................................................25
Bolt and Nut Pairings .................................................................................................................25
Hardware for 3–Post Sidewall Sheets on Bins that are 135 Ft in Diameter ......................................25
Bolt Torque Specifications .......................................................................................................... 26
Identifying Bolt Grades............................................................................................................... 27
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids.................................................................................... 28
Bolt Identification ....................................................................................................................... 29
Bolt S-275................................................................................................................................. 29
Bolt S-10260 .............................................................................................................................29
Bolt S-277................................................................................................................................. 29
Bolt S-7485 ............................................................................................................................... 30
Bolt S-7487 ............................................................................................................................... 30
Bolt S-7486 ............................................................................................................................... 30
Bolt S-7488 ............................................................................................................................... 31
Bolt S-10252 .............................................................................................................................31
Bolt S-10165 .............................................................................................................................32
Bolt S-9389 ............................................................................................................................... 32
Bolt S-10134 .............................................................................................................................32
Bolt S-10261 .............................................................................................................................33
Nut S-8479 ............................................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 4 Assembling Sidewall Sheets ................................................................................................... 35
Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification..............................................................................35
Orientation Detail for Top Sidewall Sheets ...................................................................................36
Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets .................................................................. 36
Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets .....................................................................39
Chapter 5 Base Angle Installation............................................................................................................43
Installing the Base Angle............................................................................................................43
Anchor Bolt Detail......................................................................................................................45
Installing the Base Angle Shims .................................................................................................. 46
Anchor Bolt Washer Installation .................................................................................................. 47
Chapter 6 Stiffeners.................................................................................................................................49
Stiffener Part Number Description............................................................................................... 50
Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification..............................................................................50
Outside Stiffened Laminated Stiffener to Sidewall (10 Gauge Laminated and Thicker Only) .............51
Standard Stiffeners.................................................................................................................... 52
Top Stiffeners ............................................................................................................................ 53
Stiffeners Splice ........................................................................................................................ 54
Base Stiffeners..........................................................................................................................55
Base Boots ............................................................................................................................... 56
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Close-Punch Connection for a One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) and a Two-Ring Stiffener (16
Ga) .............................................................................................................................. 57
Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection..........................................57
Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga)....................58
Two-Ring Stiffener (15-16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection ...............................58
Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) .............. 59
Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) Connection .................................. 59
Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14
Ga) .............................................................................................................................. 60
Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga) Connection ......................60
Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga) ...............61
Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection ......................................61
Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection ......................................62
Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection..................................... 62
Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) ...............63
Close-Punch Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Ga) with an Insert (10–14
Ga) .............................................................................................................................. 64
Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners (2 Ga) with Inserts (10–14 Ga) ................................................. 64
Close-Punch Laminated Stiffener (2 Ga) with an Insert (10–14 Ga) to a Laminated Base Stiffener (2–5
Ga) with a Base Insert (2–14 Ga) .................................................................................... 65
Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot Connection .................................................................. 66
Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot.......................................66
Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (2+2 Ga – 8 Ga) to a Base Boot................................ 67
Close-Punch Laminated Base Stiffener (2 Ga) with Insert (2+14 to 2+10 Ga) to a Base Boot ...........68
Close-Punch Standard Stiffener to a 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener with Insert....................... 68
12–Bolt Pattern Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners with Insert.......................................................69
Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a
Base Boot..................................................................................................................... 70
Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a
Base Boot..................................................................................................................... 71
Chapter 7 Roof Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 73
Attaching the Inside Stiffener to the Top Outside Stiffener .............................................................73
Attaching the Eave Bracket to the Inside Stiffener.........................................................................76
Attaching the Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet ........................................................................... 77
Connecting the Tension Member to the Eave Bracket ................................................................... 79
Assembling a Laminated Rafter ..................................................................................................80
Assembling the Rafters .............................................................................................................. 80
Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter.................................................................... 81
About Temperature Cable Brackets and A-Frame Assemblies.......................................................83
Assembling the Temperature Cable Bracket ................................................................................ 86
Attachment Locations of Purlins to Rafters................................................................................... 88
Assembling Purlin Number 11..................................................................................................... 90
Assembling Purlin Number 10 .................................................................................................... 92
Assembling Purlin Number 9 ...................................................................................................... 93
Assembling Purlin Number 8 ...................................................................................................... 96
Assembling Purlin Number 7 ...................................................................................................... 98
Assembling Purlin Number 6 .................................................................................................... 100
Assembling Purlin Number 5 .................................................................................................... 102
Assembling Purlin Number 4 .................................................................................................... 104
Assembling Purlin Number 3 .................................................................................................... 106
Assembling Purlin Number 2 .................................................................................................... 108
Assembling Purlin Number 1 .................................................................................................... 110
Assembling a Double A-Frame ................................................................................................. 112
Assembling Center Collar Channels and Cap Plates .................................................................. 114
Assembling the Center Collar ................................................................................................... 120
Center Collar Placement .......................................................................................................... 125
Guidelines for Assembling and Lifting the A-Frame Rafter Sections ............................................. 127
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Attaching the A-Frames to the Center Collar .............................................................................. 129
Attaching the A-Frame to the Eave Bracket................................................................................ 130
Assembling the Roof Panel Clips .............................................................................................. 131
Installing the 6–Hole Intermediate Purlins .................................................................................. 133
Attaching the Roof Panels ........................................................................................................ 134
Installing the Roof Flashing ...................................................................................................... 141
Installing Center Collar Channels and Cap Plates Assembly ....................................................... 143
Installing the Conveyor Support Brackets to the Peak Cap .......................................................... 145
Chapter 8 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 147
Installing Roof Ladder Steps..................................................................................................... 148
Roof Ring Placement............................................................................................................... 150
Installing a Roof Ring............................................................................................................... 151
Installation of Peak–To– Exhauster Ladder Kit ........................................................................... 153
Preparation for Roof Exhauster Installation ................................................................................ 154
Assembly of Roof Exhauster .................................................................................................... 156
Installing Roof Exhauster Assembly .......................................................................................... 157
Assembling the Auto Roof Vent ................................................................................................ 160
Assembling Wire Grill Guard Roof Vent ..................................................................................... 161
Installing the Wire Grill Guard and Auto Roof Vents .................................................................... 163
Installing the Manway Cover..................................................................................................... 164
Ladder Section Assembly......................................................................................................... 165
Inside Ladder Placement.......................................................................................................... 166
Installing Inside Ladder Bottom Bracket..................................................................................... 170
Guidelines for Installing a Sidedraw System............................................................................... 171
Installing the Sidedraw Baffle Chute (Two Post Stiffener) ............................................................ 174
Installing the Sidedraw Baffle Chute (Three Post Stiffener).......................................................... 175
Installing the Sidedraw Discharge Chute ................................................................................... 177
Wind Ring Requirements ......................................................................................................... 184
Installing Wind Rings ............................................................................................................... 185
Assembling Weather Cover for Roller Valve............................................................................... 187
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 189
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1 Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines
▪ Cautionary Symbols
▪ Safety Decals
▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet
Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be respected at all times in the grain storage environment.
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 can 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. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. It can produce a very dangerous situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH can 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 must be consulted
before installations are made.
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 can be taken to the bin site must also
be reviewed and considered. Any electrical control equipment in contact with the bin must be properly
grounded and installed in accordance with National Electric Code provisions and all local codes.
This product is intended for the use of grain storage only. Any other use is a misuse of the product.
This product has sharp edges, which may cause serious injury. To avoid injury,
CAUTION
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 must 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.
handle sharp edges with caution and always use proper protective clothing and
equipment.
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Follow Safety Instructions — Read and Understand Manual
• 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 can 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.
Practice Safe Maintenance — Maintain Equipment and Work
Area
• 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.
Prepare for Emergencies — Keep Emergency Equipment
Accessible
• Be prepared if fire starts.
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
Wear Protective Clothing
• 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.
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Eye Protection
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• 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 6 ft (1.8 m).
Gloves
Steel-Toed Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection
Cautionary Symbols
Cautionary symbols appear in the various decals of your product, and alerts the user of potential or imminent risk of danger.
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.
Make sure to familiarize yourself with these symbols prior to installing, operating, or
DANGER
Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols
servicing your grain equipment. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death.
Symbol Description
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in serious injury or death.
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Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols (cont'd.)
Symbol Description
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Safety Decals
The safety decals on your grain equipment are safety indicators which must be carefully read and understood by all personnel involved in the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of the grain
equipment.
The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excessive vacuum 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
during high humidity and cold weather conditions can cause air exhaust or intake ports to freeze.
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ATTENTION: Decal shown below must be present on the outside of the door cover of the two ring, 24 in.
(61 cm) 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 Street
Assumption, IL 62510
Phone: 1–217–226–4421
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ATTENTION: Decal shown below must be present on the outside of the door cover of the two ring, 24 in.
(61 cm) 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 Street
Assumption, IL 62510
Phone: 1–217–226–4421
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Safety Sign-off Sheet
Sign-off sheet verifying that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions.
As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating
and safety procedures for this equipment. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. All unqualified persons must stay out of the work area at all times. It is strongly recommended that another qualified person who knows the shutoff procedure be in the area in the event of
an emergency.
Date Employee Name
Supervisor Name
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2 General Overview
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ General Information
▪ Anchor Bolt Charts
▪ Tools Required for Construction
▪ Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction
▪ Overview for a Typical Bin Installation
▪ Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage
▪ Guidelines for Placement of the Decal Sidewall Sheet
▪ Sample Gauge Sheet
General Information
General information, overview and instructions needed before performing work.
Read this manual carefully. This manual will provide instructions on building the sidewall and stiffeners.
You will also need to consult other instructions in building the tank.
These include, but may not be limited to:
• A stiffener and sidewall gauge layout chart. If such a chart is not included with this manual, contact
GSI.
• Roof instructions must be followed. Roof instructions are included in this manual.
• Ladders, roof stairs, roof handrails and other products are covered by separate instruction manuals.
Consult the appropriate accessory manual. Inside ladder instructions are included in this manual.
• Aeration systems and transitions are to be installed according to the instructions provided with the
system or transition.
• It is critical that the anchor bolts are installed and spaced correctly.
Anchor Bolt Charts
Prior to setting any anchor bolts, you must be sure to have the correct anchor bolt placement. This is very
critical for stiffener alignment during bin erection.
NOTE: Refer to the proper chart to find the anchor chord dimensions that correspond to the bin that is
being built.
Start with one anchor bolt and work from it to the left to locate one quarter of the anchor bolts then to the
right to locate another quarter of the bolts. Working off of the last anchor bolts in each quarter, locate the
remaining anchor bolts in the last two quarters.
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Figure 2-1 Anchor bolt chords for 135 diameter 3–post bin
Bolt Radius (B)
ft and in
67 – 6-1/2 20.587 135
m
Anchor Quantity
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Chord (A)
1 3 – 1-3/4 0.959
2 6 – 3-7/16 1.916
3 9 – 5-1/8. 2.873
4 12 – 6-11/16 3.827
5
6 18 – 9-5/8 5.731
7
8 25 – 1/16 7.622
9 28 – 1-1/16 8.561
10 31 – 1-7/8 9.496
11 34 – 2-7/16 10.425
12 37 – 2-7/8 11.351
13 40 – 3 12.268
14 43 – 2-7/8 13.179
15 46 – 2-7/16 14.083
16 49 – 1-3/4 14.980
17 52 – 3/4 15.869
ft and in
15 – 8-1/4 4.782
21 – 10-15/16 6.679
Length
m
Chord (A)
ft and in
18 54 – 11-3/8 16.748
19 57 – 9-5/8 17.618
20 60 – 7-9/16 18.480
21 63 – 5-1/16 19.331
22 66 – 2-1/8 20.171
23 68 – 10-13/16 21.001
24 71 – 7-1/16 21.820
25 74 – 2-13/16 22.627
26 76 – 10-1/16 23.420
27 79 – 4-7/8 24.203
28 81 – 11-1/16 24.970
29 84 – 4-13/16 25.725
30 86 – 10 26.467
31 89 – 2-5/8 27.194
32 91 – 6-5/8 27.905
33 93 – 10-1/16 28.602
Length
m
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Tools Required for Construction
General tools needed to perform this construction
• Combination wrench set 7/16 in. to 1 in.
• Alignment punches 12 in. long
• 1/2 in. Drive socket set and ratchet
• Nail aprons or tool pouches to hold supplies
• Gloves for hand protection
• Tape measure
• 1/2 in. Drive electric or pneumatic torque gun with variable impact capabilities
• 1/2 in. Drive impact socket set
• Lifting jacks
• Center pole roof support
• Step ladders
• Large C-clamp or welding V-grip for clamping
NOTE: Quantities required will depend on the number of workers and size of the bin.
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction
Storage of the build materials prior to construction is important. Do not to allow moisture to remain between
sheets or panels.
Wet storage stain (rust) will develop when closely packed bundles of galvanized material, such as sidewall
and roof sheets, have moisture present. Inspect roof and sidewall bundles on arrival for any moisture. If
moisture is present, it must not be allowed to remain between the sheets. Separate the sheets or panels
immediately and wipe them down. Spray with a light oil or diesel fuel
If possible, sidewall bundles, roof sheets and other closely packed galvanized materials should be stored
in a dry, climate controlled building. If outdoor storage is unavoidable, the materials should be stored so
that they are raised above the ground and vegetation. Any stacking and spacing materials should not be
corrosive or wet. Be sure to protect materials from the weather, but permit air movement around the bundles if possible.
Storing roof bundles and sidewall sheets at a slight incline can also help minimize the presence of moisture. Storing the bundles with the center of the dome up (like an arch) is one option for minimizing moisture
during storage. Sidewall bundles can also be stored on edge but must be secured so that they do not fall
over and cause injury.
If “white rust” or “wet storage stain” occurs, contact the manufacturer immediately about ways to minimize
the adverse effect upon the galvanized coating.
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Overview for a Typical Bin Installation
These are the typical steps one would perform when constructing a grain bin. Procedures may vary
depending different site requirements.
Pre-Assembly Activities
• Sorting and grouping parts
• Assemble A-frames
• Assemble center collar
• Assemble cap plate
Assembly
• Build two rings of sidewall sheets for even ringed bins or one ring or three rings for odd ringed bins,
making sure to caulk all seams.
• Add top outside stiffeners and inside stiffeners at the same time to the two rings of sidewall sheets
(Note: These top stiffeners are the lightest gage stiffeners and will get heavier as the bin is raised.
Therefore, the heaviest stiffeners are located at the bottom of the bin and are installed last.
• Install wind ring to help support the rings
• Install the center collar tower support in the center of the bin
• Install the eave brackets to the inside stiffeners
• Install eave angles to the sidewall sheets (Note how these are aligned.)
• Install the tension member to the eave brackets
• Lift pre-assembled A-frames, installing them in “opposite pairs” (across from one another) to balance
out the load as you install
• Install lower roof panels
• Install upper roof panels
• Cut roof exhauster holes evenly spaced in upper panels
• Install upper flashing
• Install roof exhauster
• Install flat top
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Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage
The following procedure is a guideline when using the required lifting jack. Follow this general guideline
when lifting the bin as sidewalls are being installed.
NOTE: The roof and the top ring for odd ringed bins or the roof and two rings for even ringed bins, will be
installed prior to the beginning of bin lifting procedures. Refer to all other procedures on sidewall
and stiffener installation prior to the start of construction.
IMPORTANT: Begin building with the bin oriented for doors and material handling equipment to be in the
correct position when bin construction is complete.
1. Consider the starting location of the bin, relative to the location of doors and other accessories.
Proper placement of lifting jacks in relationship to anchor bolts could make a difference in final locations. Note that the sidewall sheets will be staggered.
2. The bin is lifted by the use of lifting jacks. Lifting jacks are used to slowly and evenly lift the bin during
construction. Lifting jacks must be properly sized and designed to carry all loads and job site conditions associated with the construction of the bin.
The number of lifting jacks required is best determined by personal experience and expertise. Factors
such as bin size, jack design, construction conditions, support surface, etc., are all to be considered
when deciding how many to use. If in doubt, use one jack on every sheet. The lifting jack must be
adequate to carry all loads. Heavy duty jacks, generally hydraulic or electric powered in the case of
large bins, should be used for commercial installation. All jacks should be secured with braces or otherwise maintained in a stable condition.
Lifting of the bins should not be done under windy conditions.
Follow the jack manufacturers recommendations on capacity and operations.
3. Lifting brackets should be attached through the stiffener bolt holes. Normally you will need to attach
to at least four (4) bolts per stiffener.
4. Raise the bin just high enough to assemble the next ring. When lifting the bin, all jacks must lift at
an equal rate. Monitor the lift to ensure even lifting is occurring.
5. To the inside of the first ring, bolt the next ring. Be sure to stagger the sheets and select the proper
gauge material.
6. Lower the bin onto the foundation after assembling and tightening bolts on the new ring or rings.
7. Attach stiffeners to the body sheets every two (2) tiers (on the external surface of the bin). You may
want to leave sheets loose to make the attachment of the stiffeners easier.
8. Now re-bolt the lifting brackets to the lowest ring in place thus far. Continue ring additions by repeating Step 5 and Step 6.
9. Add inside and outside ladders as you continue to raise the bin. (Refer to the manual supplied with
the ladder.)
10.Lower the tank and secure to the foundation before leaving the job site.
11.At the completion of the tank, set stiffeners over the anchor bolts and measure the tank to ensure it is
in a round condition. Consult with GSI for questions on tolerances.
NOTE: For 2 ring doors or vehicle traffic doors, special placement issues may apply. Consult the special
instructions provided with two ring doors or vehicle traffic doors for these options.
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Guidelines for Placement of the Decal Sidewall Sheet
Use the following as a general guideline the proper decal sheet placement.
NOTE: Refer to the stiffener to sidewall attachment detail and specific gauge sheet for the bin. The decal
sheets are located in the third ring from the top. They are to be spaced evenly around the diameter
of the bin.
Figure 2-2 3 Post Bin with three rows of stiffeners used on each sidewall sheet
NOTE: Dashed lines represent stiffener locations.
Sample Gauge Sheet
A gauge sheet should be supplied with every bin and contains important information specific to your bin.
The gauge sheet contains the specific details that are unique to your bin. You must reference this sheet to
know the correct order to install the sidewall sheets and stiffeners. The gauge of the sidewall and stiffeners
are marked with colors for identification.
It is important to use the correct hardware for each type of connection. The gauge sheet will identify what
hardware should be used in a vertical seam, horizontal seam, and an overlapping seam for each gauge.
The gauge sheet will also identify the sidewall ring where the wind ring must be installed. This is indicated
by the word ”Standard” under the wind ring column and in the row of the ring it must be installed. If a sidedraw system is used, the word ”Additional” will be located in the row of the ring it must be installed.
Doors are to be installed in the ring or rings denoted with (D).
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Figure 2-3 Sample Gauge Sheet for a 3-Post 135 Diameter Bin
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3 Hardware Requirements
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Bolt and Nut Pairings
▪ Hardware for 3–Post Sidewall Sheets on Bins that are 135 Ft in Diameter
▪ Bolt Torque Specifications
▪ Identifying Bolt Grades
▪ Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids
▪ Bolt Identification
Bolt and Nut Pairings
This chart lists the correct nut to use with each size of bolt.
Nut Part Number
S-396 5/16 YDP Hex
S-3611 5/16 YDP
S-456 3/8 YDP Hex
S-9426 3/8 JS
S-9281 7/16 JS Hex
Nut Size
Type Hex or Flanged
Flanged 5/16 x 1 S-10260
Flanged
Bolt Size
5/16 x 3/4 S-275
5/16 x 1 1/4 S-277
3/8 x 1 S-7487
3/8 x 1 1/2 S-7488
3/8 x 2 S-10165
3/8 x 1 S-7485
3/8 x 1 1/2 S-7488
7/16 x 1 1/2 S-10262
7/16 x 2 S-9389
7/16 x 3 1/4 S-10261
Bolt Part Number
Hardware for 3–Post Sidewall Sheets on Bins that are 135 Ft in Diameter
Reference the chart for hardware requirements for 3–post sidewall sheet connections on bins that are 135
ft in diameter .
Table 3-1 Hardware for 3-Post Sidewall Sheets on Bins that are 135 Ft in Diameter
Gauge
13
12
11
10
9
8
6
5
Horizontal Seam Vertical Seam Stiffener to Sidewall
3/8-1 (22) 3/8-1 (48) 3/8-1 (12) 3/8-1 (2)
3/8-1 (22) 3/8-1 (48) 3/8-1 (12) 3/8-1 (2)
3/8-1 (22) 3/8-1 (48) 3/8-1 (12) 3/8-1 (2)
3/8-1 (22) 3/8-1 (48) 3/8-1 (12) 3/8-1 (2)
3/8-1 (22) 3/8-1 (48) 3/8-1.5 (12) 3/8-1.5 (2)
3/8-1 (22) 3/8-1 (48) 3/8-1.5 (12) 3/8-1.5 (2)
3/8-1.5 (22) 3/8-1.5 (48) 3/8-1.5 (12) 3/8-1.5 (2)
3/8-1.5 (22) 3/8-1.5 (48) 3/8-1.5 (12) 3/8-1.5 (2)
Overlap Seam
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Table 3-1 Hardware for 3-Post Sidewall Sheets on Bins that are 135 Ft in Diameter (cont'd.)
Gauge
11L
10L
9L
8L
6LF 7/16-2 (20) 7/16-2.5 (72) 3/8-2 (24) 7/16-2 (10)
Horizontal Seam Vertical Seam Stiffener to Sidewall
3/8-1.5 (22) 3/8-1.5 (48) 3/8-1.5 (12) 3/8-1.5 (2)
3/8-1.5 (22) 3/8-1.5 (48) 3/8-1.5 (12) 3/8-1.5 (2)
3/8-1.5 (24) 7/16-2.5 (48) 3/8-1.5 (24) 3/8-2 (6)
3/8-1.5 (24) 7/16-2.5 (48) 3/8-1.5 (24) 3/8-2 (6)
Overlap Seam
Bolt Torque Specifications
The specification torque table below will help the installer determine how tight a specific bolt must be. A
bolt that has been over tightened can be just as dangerous as one that hasn't been tightened enough.
IMPORTANT: Bolts should not be tightened in excess of the torque specifications chart listed below.
Bolt
Sealing Joints
(joints with seal-
ing washers)
ft-lb N-m ft-lb N-m ft-lb N-m ft-lb N-m
5/16-18 JS Gr 8 with seal 20 27
3/8 -16 JS Gr 8 with seal 30 41
7/16-14 JS Gr 8 with seal 50 68
3/8–16 YDP Gr 8 flanged — —
7/16–14 YDP Gr 8 flanged — —
1/2-13 YDP Gr 8 flanged — —
Minimum Torque Maximum Torque
Structural Joints
(joints without
any sealing
washers)
— —
— —
— —
40 54
65 88
100 135
Sealing Joints
(joints with seal-
ing washers)
25 34
35 47
60 81
— —
— —
— —
Structural Joints
(joints without
any sealing
washers)
— —
— —
— —
45 61
75
115 155
101
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Identifying Bolt Grades
Bolts are identified by grade (or hardness), the grade can be identified by the markings on the head of the
bolt. These markings will be in the form of slash marks and patterns. Use the following as a guide to determine the correct bolt grade.
Under no condition shall any other bolts be substituted for those supplied by GSI.
CAUTION
Grade 2 Bolts
Grade 2 bolts are designated with a plain head and are not used in GSI grain bins.
Grade 5 Bolts
Grade 5 bolts are designated by three slash marks on the head. All 5/16 inch diameter bolts
are to be grade 5 or higher.
Grade 8 Bolts
Grade 8 bolts are designated by six slash marks evenly spaced out around the head of the
bolt. All 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2 inch diameter bolts are to be grade 8 or grade 8.2.
Grade 8.2 Bolts
Grade 8.2 bolts are designated by six slash marks on the head in a sunrise pattern. All 3/8,
7/16, and 1/2 inch diameter bolts are to be grade 8 or grade 8.2.
NOTE: Refer to 2.66" commercial tank bolting requirements for complete bolt usage.
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Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids
For ease of identification, hardware is separated and identified by buckets with color coded lids. Use the
following chart to help identify the correct hardware.
Part # Color
S-275 Dark Blue
S-10260 Lime Green
S-277 Black
S-396 Red
S-3611 NA
S-7487
S-7485
S-7488
S-7486 Dark Brown
S-10165
S-7489 Yellow
S-9426
Grey
Light Green
Orange
Light Blue
Dark Purple
Bucket
Count
1500
1250
1000
5000
NA In Box
850
1000
650
700
500
4000
2500
Lid Color
Description
5/16 x 3/4 in. YDP bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
5/16 x 1 in. YDP bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
5/16 x 1 1/4 in. JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
5/16 in. JS hex nut
5/16 in. YDP flange nut
3/8 x 1 in. JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
3/8 x 1 in. flanged JS bolt without sealing washer
3/8 x 1 1/2 in. JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
3/8 x 1 1/2 in. flanged JS bolt without sealing washer
3/8 x 2 in. JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
3/8 in. JS hex nut
3/8 in. JS flanged nut
S-10250 NA
S-10262 White
S-9389
S-10134 Dark Green
S-10261
S-9281
S-8479
S-10251
S-10252
S-10253
Light Purple
Natural (Clear)
Fire Orange
Light Brown
NA
NA
NA
NA In Box
500
350
300
200
1500
800
NA In Box
NA In Box
NA In Box
7/16 x 1 1/4 in. YDP flanged bolt
7/16 x 1 1/2 in. flanged JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing
washer
7/16 x 2 in. full threaded JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing
washer
7/16 x 2 1/2 in. JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
7/16 x 3 1/4 in. flanged JS bolt pre-assembled with sealing
washer
7/16 in. JS hex nut
7/16 in. YDP special recessed nut
7/16 in. YDP un-serrated flange nut
1/2 x 1 3/4 in. YDP flange bolt
1/2 in. YDP un-serrated flange nut
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Bolt Identification
Use the following information to identify the bolts and where each must be used during installation.
Bolt S-275
An S–275 is a 5/16 x 3/4 in. YDP bolt that is pre-assembled with a sealing washer.
Bolt (S-275) is used in the following locations:
• Use in accessories.
• Color of bucket lid is dark blue.
0.945 in. (2.40 cm)
A
0.750 in. (1.90 cm)
B
C Grade 5
D Grade 5
Bolt S-10260
An S–10260 is a 5/16 x 1 in. JS bolt that is pre-assembled with a sealing washer.
Bolt (S-10260) is used in the following locations:
• Use to connect roof panels together where they overlap.
• Use when connecting eave angle to sidewall sheet.
• The color of the bucket lid is lime green.
• Use to connect eave clip to sidewall sheet on bins that are 48 ft
diameter and smaller.
• Use to attach roof panels to flashing on bins that are 48 ft diameter and smaller.
A
B
1.300 in. (3.30 cm )
1.000 in. (2.54 cm)
C Grade 8
D Grade 8.2
Bolt S-277
An S–277 is a 5/16 x 1 1/4 in. YDP bolt pre-assembled with a sealing washer.
Bolt (S-277) is used in the following locations:
• Use in accessories.
• The color of the bucket lid is black.
A
B
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1.445 in. (3.67 cm )
1.250 in. (3.17 cm)
C Grade 5
D Grade 5
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Bolt S-7485
An S–7485 is a 3/8 x 1 in. JS hex bolt with flanged head and without a sealing washer.
Bolt (S-7485) is used in the following locations:
• Use to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges. (A flange nut
is used on the nut side of the connection.)
• Use to splice the laminated stiffeners together. (A flange nut is
used on the nut side of the connection.)
• The color of bucket lid is light green.
1.350 in. (3.43 cm)
A
1.000 in. (2.54 cm)
B
C Grade 8
D Grade 8.2
Bolt S-7487
An S–7487 is a 3/8 x 1 in. JS bolt that is pre-assembled with a sealing washer.
Bolt (S-7487) is used in the following locations:
• Use in all sidewall connections for 20 gauge through 10 gauge
sidewall to sidewall sheets.
• Use for horizontal and vertical seam connections for 9 gauge
through 8 gauge sidewall sheets.
• Use when attaching base angle to sidewall sheet on flat bottom
bins.
• Color of bucket lid is grey.
NOTE: Do not use to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges
where they connect to each other or the splice plates.
1.350 in. (3.43 cm)
A
1.000 in. (2.54 cm)
B
C Grade 8
D Grade 8.2
Bolt S-7486
An S–7486 is a 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. JS hex bolt with a flanged head without a sealing washer.
Bolt (S-7486) is used in the following locations:
• Use in special seismic tanks.
• The color of the bucket lid is dark brown.
1.850 in. (4.70 cm)
A
1.500 in. (3.81 cm)
B
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C Grade 8
D Grade 8.2
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