GSI PNEG-4135A User Manual

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135 Ft Diameter Bin — Alpha

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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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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

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

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

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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

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 In Box

500

350

300

200

1500

800

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)

0.750 in. (1.90 cm)

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.

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.

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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)

1.000 in. (2.54 cm)

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)

1.000 in. (2.54 cm)

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)

1.500 in. (3.81 cm)

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D Grade 8.2

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Bolt S-7488

An S–7488 is a 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. JS bolt that is pre-assembled with a sealing washer.

Bolt (S-7488) is used in the following locations:

• Use in all stiffener to sidewall and overlap connections where the sidewall is 9 gauge or thicker.

• Use in vertical and horizontal seams on sidewall that is 6 gauge or thicker.

• The color of the bucket lid is orange.

NOTE: Do not use in flanges where the splice plate bolts to the stiff-

eners. Sealing washers should not be used for these connections.

1.850 in. (4.70 cm) C Grade 8

1.500 in. (3.81 cm)

Grade 8.2

Bolt S-10252

An S–10252 is a 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. YDP flange bolt.

Bolt (S-10252) is used in the following locations:

• Use in bins 72 to 135 ft in diameter.

• Use in tension plate to eave bracket connection.

• Use in rafter clip to rafter connection.

• Use in laminated purlins.

• Use in purlin clip to rafter and purlin clip to purlin connections.

• Use in X-brace to rafter connection.

• Use in center collar splice connection.

• Use in center collar channel clip to center collar.

• Use in rafter to center collar and rafter to eave bracket connections.

• Use in center collar channel to clip.

• Delivered in a box, not a bucket.

1.833 in. (4.66 cm)

C Grade 8

1.495 in. (3.80 cm)

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Bolt S-10165

An S–10165 is a 3/8 x 2 in. JS bolt that is pre-assembled with a sealing washer.

Bolt (S-10165) is used in the following locations:

• Use in bins that are 105 ft in diameter, 28 rings and taller and in 135 ft diameter bins.

• Use in overlapping seams for 8 gauge to 9 gauge quad laminated sidewall sheets.

• Use to connect 6 gauge quad laminated sheets to one another.

• Use to attach stiffeners to 6 gauge quad laminated sidewall sheets.

• The color of the bucket lid is light blue.

2.350 in. (5.97 cm)

2.000 in. (5.08 cm)

C Grade 8

D Grade 8.2

Bolt S-9389

An S–9389 is a 7/16 x 2 in. JS bolt that is with a pre-assembled sealing washer.

Bolt (S-9389) is used in the following locations:

• Use in horizontal seams of laminated sidewall sheets that are six gauge and have a figurate pattern.

NOTE: The standard 0.4375 in. hex nut (S-9281) will be used in

conjunction with this bolt.

• The color of the bucket lid is light purple.

2.395 in. (6.08 cm) C Grade 8

2.000 in. (5.08 cm)

Grade 8.2

Bolt S-10134

An S–10134 is a 7/16 x 2 1/2 in. JS bolt that is pre-assembled with a sealing washer.

Bolt (S-10134) is used in the following locations:

• Use in bins 105 ft, 28 rings and taller and 135 ft diameter bins.

• Use in vertical seams of laminated sidewall sheets that are nine gauge and thicker. A special 7/16 in. nut, S-8479 is required to be used in conjunction with this bolt.

• Lid color of bucket is dark green.

2.895 in. (7.35 cm)

2.500 in. (6.35 cm)

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D Grade 8.2

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Bolt S-10261

An S–10261 is a 7/16 x 3 1/4 in. JS bolt that is pre-assembled with a sealing washer.

Bolt (S-10261) is used in the following locations:

• Use in wind ring splice and over pipe connections.

• Lid color of bucket is natural (clear).

3.645 in. (9.26 cm)

3.250 in. (8.26 cm)

C Grade 8

D Grade 8.2

Nut S-8479

An S-8479 is a special 7/16 in. recessed nut assembly and must be installed so it tightens up to the sidewall.

Nut (S-8479) is used in the following locations:

• Use in bins 105 ft, 28 rings and taller and 135 ft diameter bins.

• Use in sidewall connections.

NOTE: Outside stiffened bins with sidewall that is ten gauge

laminated or thicker will have three (3) sealing washers per sheet provided loose. See the instructions for installation of these loose sealing washers. Outside stiffened bins, 42' and larger diameter also may have loose sealing washers provided for the roof rafter wall attachment bracket in the roof assembly hardware.

• The color of the bucket lid is light brown.

B Sidewall E

Special 7/16 in. recessed nut

Sealing Washer

S-9444, 7/16 x 2 1/2 in. bin bolt

1.000 in. (2.54 cm)

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4 Assembling Sidewall Sheets

Topics Covered in this Chapter

▪ Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification ▪ Orientation Detail for Top Sidewall Sheets ▪ Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets ▪ Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets

Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification

Use this chart to interpret the color code painted on the corners of the sidewall sheets.

Table 4-1 Color codes for sidewall gauges

Sidewall Gauge Color Code

19 Black and Yellow

18 Orange

14 Green

11 Pink

9 Dark Blue and Orange

6 White

Table 4-2 Stripe Colors for Special Sidewall Characteristics

Red

Light Blue and Pink

Blue

Red and Brown

Dark Blue and Yellow

Black

Light Blue

Yellow

Fluorescent Green

Extra Stripe Colors

Type of Sidewall Stripe Color

BFT Blue

Laminated

Hex Pattern

Special Galvanized 115 Fluorescent Red and Orange

Special Galvanized 140

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Gold

Ochre

Florescent Pink

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Table 4-2 Stripe Colors for Special Sidewall Characteristics (cont'd.)

Extra Stripe Colors

Type of Sidewall Stripe Color

Special Galvanized 160

NOTE: Stripe colors are located in the middle of each side of the bundle.

Florescent Red and Fluorescent Pink

Orientation Detail for Top Sidewall Sheets

To avoid the misalignment of the holes, it is necessary to use the correct orientation of the sidewall sheet during installation.

NOTE: Always assemble the top sidewall sheets with the orientation shown.

Figure 4-1 3–Post top sidewall sheet orientation

A Top of the top sidewall sheet B Bottom of the top sidewall sheet

Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets

To keep out moisture from overlapping the sheets, it is necessary to apply caulk to each sheet prior to installing.

NOTE: Always assemble the sidewall sheets with the overlap in the same direction.

• Apply a strip of caulk near the outside edge of the outer sheet and between the outer two rows of bolts (A), then apply a strip of caulk 10 in. (25.4 cm) long along the horizontal seams (B), as shown in the figure below.

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Figure 4-2 Standard and quad punched sidewall sheets as viewed from the outside

Vertical strip of caulk

10 in. (25.4 cm) Horizontal strip of caulk

• Before bolting the next ring into place, apply one 10 in. strip of caulk (C) on the front of the underlapped sheet at each joint.

• Also, place a 10 in. (25.4 cm) strip of caulk (D) along the lower horizontal edge of the lapping sheet at every vertical seam. This will fill the space that occurs between the holes caused by the overlapping sheets.

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Figure 4-3 Caulking detail as viewed from inside of the bin

C 10 in. (25.4 cm) Strip of caulk

10 in. (25.4 cm) Strip of caulk

• Use the supplied tube caulk to fill the larger gaps that occur with heavier gauges and laminated gauges. See Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets, page 39 for details about caulk laminated sidewall sheets.

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Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets

To keep out moisture from overlapping the sheets, it is necessary to apply caulk to each sheet prior to installing.

Caulking and Assembling the Individual Sidewall Sheets

Each sidewall sheet must be layered and caulked prior to assembling sidewall sheet seams together.

Figure 4-4 Laminated quad punched sidewall panel view from outside of the bin

A Strip of caulking B 12 in. (30.4 cm) horizontal strip of caulking

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Figure 4-5 Laminated figurate punched sidewall sheets view from outside of the bin

Strip of caulking

Figure 4-6 Caulking between laminated figurate pattern sheets

12 in. (30.4 cm) horizontal strip of caulking

12 in. (30.4 cm) horizontal strip of caulk

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• When assembling two assembled laminated sheets to each other, apply a strip of caulk (A) near the outside edge of the outer sheet, between the outer two (2) rows of bolts and outside the last row of bolts.

• Place a strip of caulk (B) 12 in. (30.4 cm) long to each the horizontal seams.

NOTE: Before bolting the next ring into place, apply a strip of caulk 12 in. (30.4 cm) long on the front

of the under lapped sheet at each joint.

• Also, a 12 in. (30.4 cm) strip of caulk is to be placed along the lower horizontal edge of the lapping sheet at the vertical seam. This will fill the space that occurs between the holes caused by the overlapping sheets.

When assembling two sheets to make a laminated sheet assembly (C), apply a row of caulk all around the vertical seam.

Use the supplied tube caulk to fill the larger gaps that occur with heavier gauges and laminated sheets.

Figure 4-7 Caulking detail for assembled laminated sidewall sheets

12 in. (30.4 cm) horizontal strip of caulk C Laminated sheet detail (caulk not shown)

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5 Base Angle Installation

Topics Covered in this Chapter

▪ Installing the Base Angle ▪ Anchor Bolt Detail ▪ Installing the Base Angle Shims ▪ Anchor Bolt Washer Installation

Installing the Base Angle

Installing the base angle ring will help reinforce and seal the final ring.

What You Should Know

The base angle overlap should be offset two holes from the stiffener. Do not place overlap in line with the stiffener.

1. Place a section of the base angle (B) to the bottom portion of the final ring (A).

NOTE: The sidewall sheet will sit on top of the base angle with the vertical portion of the base angle

on the inside of the bin. and each end of the base angle will connect to the next base angle section.

2. Install bolts (C) and nuts (D) as shown, but leaving the end holes of each section unfilled until the next section is to be installed.

3. Attach the next base angle section overlapping the end holes (F) and install bolts (C) and nuts (D).

4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining base angle sections (B) over lapping the previously installed base angle section.

5. Before the bolts (C) are tightened, push the base angle tight against the bottom edge of each sheet.

6. Tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications, see Bolt Torque Specifications,

page 26.

7. Before lowering the bin, apply the optional mastic sealer strip (G) to the entire underneath side of the base angle.

NOTE: If optional mastic sealer strip is not used, it is recommended that some other method should

be utilized to seal the base ring to the concrete.

8. Lower the bin onto the foundation and check for an adequate seal.

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Figure 5-1 Exploded view of base angle (view from inside the bin)

A Final ring assembly D

Base angle (B-6753)

C 3/8 x 1 in. bolt (S-7487)

3/8 in. nut (S-9426)

Base angle offset example

Optional mastic sealer (or equivalent)

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Anchor Bolt Detail

The following is the minimum requirement for anchorage on standard tanks. Refer to sidedraw instructions for special anchorage details.

• 3/4 in. diameter anchor bolt (A) is the minimum allowed.

• Exposed anchor bolt thread height (B), 3 in. (7.62 cm)

• Overall anchor bolt length (C), 18 in. (45.72 cm)

• Hook Length (D), 4-3/4 in. (12.065 cm)

Figure 5-2 Anchor bolt example (3/4 in. diameter anchor bolt shown)

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Installing the Base Angle Shims

A section of the base boot plate will rest on top of the base angle, therefore causing the base boot to rest unevenly on the foundation. To offset this, base angle shims are required to ensure the base boot sets evenly on the foundation.

What You Should Know

1. Place the required base angle shim around the anchor bolt next to the base angle.

2. Place the base stiffener over the anchor bolt onto the required shim.

3. If needed, add standard shims under the required base angle shim.

NOTE: If more than one additional shim is required, then the shims must be welded together to the

base plate or the base plate must be grouted to provide the proper elevation.

Figure 5-3 Base Angle Shims

6 x 9 Base plate (CTS-2121XX or CTS-

2110XX)

B-7027 (Required base angle shim for 6 x

9 base plate)

SS-6953 (Standard shim for 6 x 9 base

plate)

8 x 10 Base plate (CTS-2109XX or CTS-

2131XX)

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B-7028 (Required base angle shim for 8 x 10 base

plate)

SS-7212 (Standard shim for 8 x 10 base plate)

Base angle (B-7025XX or B-7026XX)

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Anchor Bolt Washer Installation

Anchor bolt washers help to cover the oversized hole in the base plate.

Before You Begin

Anchor bolts are secured, and base plates installed.

1. Place a square plate washer (B) onto the anchor bolt (A).

NOTE: A square plate washer (provided) must be installed between the base boot (C) and washer

(D).

2. Install a washer (D), and secure with a nut (E).

3. Tighten to the recommended torque specification, see Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

Figure 5-4 Base stiffener assembly

3/4 in. bolt assembly package (B-4161)

Square anchor plate washer (3/4 in. HT-635) ,

(1 in. B-6756)

C Base boot

3/4 in. washer (S-866)

3/4 in. nut (S-234)

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6 Stiffeners

Topics Covered in this Chapter

▪ Stiffener Part Number Description ▪ Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification ▪ Outside Stiffened Laminated Stiffener to Sidewall (10 Gauge Laminated and Thicker Only) ▪ Standard Stiffeners ▪ Top Stiffeners ▪ Stiffeners Splice ▪ Base Stiffeners ▪ Base Boots ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) and a Two-Ring Stiffener (16

Ga) ▪ Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) ▪ Two-Ring Stiffener (15-16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) ▪ Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) Connection ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14

Ga) ▪ Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga) Connection ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga) ▪ Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection ▪ Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection ▪ Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) ▪ Close-Punch Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Ga) with an Insert (10–

14 Ga) ▪ Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners (2 Ga) with Inserts (10–14 Ga) ▪ Close-Punch Laminated Stiffener (2 Ga) with an Insert (10–14 Ga) to a Laminated Base Stiff-

ener (2–5 Ga) with a Base Insert (2–14 Ga) ▪ Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot Connection ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot ▪ Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (2+2 Ga – 8 Ga) to a Base Boot ▪ Close-Punch Laminated Base Stiffener (2 Ga) with Insert (2+14 to 2+10 Ga) to a Base Boot ▪ Close-Punch Standard Stiffener to a 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener with Insert ▪ 12–Bolt Pattern Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners with Insert ▪ Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts

to a Base Boot ▪ Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts

to a Base Boot

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Stiffener Part Number Description

Part numbers are printed on the end of each stiffener with the last two numbers designating the gauge of the material.

Example: CTS-206314 will be printed on a 14 gauge, standard two-ring stiffener. If the stiffener was 8 gauge, it would change the part number to CTS-206308.

The part numbers in the following tables use an “XX” at the end of the number to represent the gauge of the material.

Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification

Use these charts to interpret the color code painted on the ends of the stiffeners.

Table 6-1 Color codes for stiffener gauges

Sidewall Gauge Color Code

0 No Color (Zinc)

2 Ochre

6 White

9 Dark Blue and Orange

14 Dark Green

18 Orange

Fluorescent Green

Yellow

Light Blue

Pink

Black

Dark Blue and Yellow

Red and Brown

Dark Blue

Light Blue and Pink

Table 6-2 Stripe color codes for stiffener gauges

Stiffener Type Stripe Color

Base Stiffener

Back (Laminated) Dark Green

Insert (Laminated) Gold

Close Punched

Special Galvanized 115 Fluorescent Red and

Special Galvanized 140 Florescent Pink

Special Galvanized 165

12–Bolt Pattern

Stiffener

NOTE: Extra colored stripes will be centered on

the gauge color. If more than one color of stripe is

needed, they will be painted next to each other and

centered on the gauge color.

Florescent Pink and Fluorescent Orange

Light Blue

Orange

Brown

Red

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Outside Stiffened Laminated Stiffener to Sidewall (10 Gauge Laminated and Thicker Only)

Use the following information to attach the outside stiffened laminated stiffener to the sidewall.

Place a sealing washer (D) between the stiffener and the sidewall sheet on the first stiffener to sidewall bolt down from the horizontal seam (laminated, 10 gauge and thicker only). Placing a small amount of tube caulk on the washer placing on the sidewall is an aid to installation.

Figure 6-1 Outside stiffened laminated stiffener to sidewall detail (10 Gauge Laminated and Thicker Only)

A Laminated stiffeners C

3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426)

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3/8 x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7488) or 3/8 x 2 in. flange bolt (S-10165)

Sealing washer (S-9467)

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Standard Stiffeners

Use the following information to determine the differences between the types of standard two-ring stiffeners.

Figure 6-2 Standard stiffeners

Call Out

A CTS-2063XX Two-ring stiffener 63.938 in. (162 cm) 10 – 14

B CTS-2064XX Two-ring stiffener 63.938 in. (162 cm) 15 – 16

C CTS-2073XX Two-ring stiffener (close-punch) 63.938 in. (162 cm) 2–10,12,14

D CTS-2075XX Two-ring stiffener (close-punch) 63.938 in. (162 cm) 16

E CTS-2079XX Two-ring laminated stiffener

F CTS-2081XX Two-ring insert (close-punch) 63.938 in. (162 cm) 10–14

G CTS-2137XX Two-ring laminate stiffener (close-

H CTS-2138XX Two-ring insert (close-punch) 63.938 in. (162 cm) 2–14

Part Number Description Length Available

Gauges

63.938 in. (162 cm) 2 – 5

(close-punch)

63.938 in. (162 cm) 2

punch)

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Top Stiffeners

Use the following information to determine the differences between the three types of top stiffeners.

Figure 6-3 Images of the top stiffeners

Call Out

A CTS-2069XX Inside stiffener (for roof) 23.938 in. (56 cm) 2 – 8, 10, 12, 14

B CTS-2118XX One-ring top stiffener (close

C CTS-2111XX Two-ring top stiffener 53.938 in. (137 cm) 15 – 16

Part Number Description Length Available

Gauges

21.938 in. (56 cm) 16

punch)

CTS-2116XX Two-ring top stiffener

(close-punch)

53.938 in. (137 cm) 16

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Stiffeners Splice

Use the following information to determine the gauge of the splice needed to connect the stiffeners.

Figure 6-4 Stiffener splice

Call Out Part Number Description Length Available Gauges

A CTS–2091XX Stiffener splice 10 in. (25.4 cm) 8, 10, 12, 14

Use the following chart to determine the gauge of the splice, which is determined by the gauge of the stiffeners that are being connected. If connecting a heavier gauge to a lighter gauge stiffener, always use the heavier gauge splice for the 13 to 12, 8 to 6, and 2 to 0 gauge connections.

For example: If connecting a 13 gauge stiffener to a 12 gauge stiffener, use the 12 gauge splice. If connecting an 8 gauge stiffener to a 6 gauge stiffener, use the 10 gauge splice. If connecting a 2 gauge stiffener to a 0 gauge stiffener, use the 8 gauge splice.

Table 6-3 Splice Usage

Stiffener Gauge

8 Gauge 10 Gauge 12 Gauge 14 Gauge

18 X

17 X

16 X

15 X

14 X

13 X

12 X

11 X

10 X

9 X

8 X

6 X

2 X

0 X

Splice Gauge

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Base Stiffeners

Use the following information to determine the differences between the base stiffeners.

Figure 6-5 Images of the base stiffeners

Call Out

C CTS-2115XX Base stiffener 72.094 in. (183 cm) 10, 12, 14, 16

G CTS-2134XX

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Part Number Description Length

CTS–2119XX Base stiffener 72.094 in. (183 cm) 2 – 8

CTS-2123XX Base stiffener 72.430 in. (184 cm) 9, 10, 12, 14, 16

CTS-2114XX Laminated base stiffener 72.061 in. (183 cm) 2 – 5

CTS-2113XX

CTS-2133XX Laminated base stiffener 72.088 in. (183 cm) 2

CTS-2135XX Laminated base stiffener 71.775 in. (182 cm) 2

CTS-2136XX

Base insert

Available Gauges

66.438 in. (169 cm) 2 – 8, 10, 12, 14

71.775 in. (182 cm) 10,12,14

71.775 in. (182 cm) 2 – 8

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Base Boots

Use the following information to determine the differences between the base boots.

Figure 6-6 Images of the base boots

Call Out Part Number Description Height Base Plate Size

A CTS–2121XX Base boot weldment for 16

through 9 Ga. base stiffeners

B CTS-2110XX Base boot weldment for 8 through

a laminated 2 Ga. with an 11 Ga. insert

C CTS-2109XX Base boot for 2 Ga. laminated

base stiffeners with inserts from 10 through 2 gauges.

D CTS-2131XX Base boot weldment for 2+8 to 2

+2 base stiffeners.

11.391 in. (29 cm)

6 x 9 x 3/8 in. (15 x 23 x 0.95 cm)

6 x 9 x 3/4 in. (15 x 23 x 1.90 cm)

8 x 10 x 3/4 in. (20 x 25 x 1.90 cm)

8 x 10 x 1–1/2 in. (20 x 25 x 3.81 cm)

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Close-Punch Connection for a One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) and a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a one-ring top stiffener (CTS-2118XX) to a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX).

Figure 6-7 One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) and a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) Close-Punch Connection

A One-ring top stiffener (CTS-2118XX)

B Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX)

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

D 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection

Reference the following information when connecting a two-ring top stiffener (CTS-2111XX) to a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2064XX).

Figure 6-8 Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection

Two-ring top stiffener (CTS-2111XX)

Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2064XX)

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

E 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

F Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a two-ring top stiffener (CTS-2116XX) to a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX).

Figure 6-9 Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) Close-Punch Connection

A Two-ring top stiffener (CTS-2116XX)

B Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX)

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

D 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Two-Ring Stiffener (15-16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection

Reference the following information when connecting a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2064XX) to a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2064XX).

Figure 6-10 Two-Ring Stiffener (15-16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

E 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

F Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

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Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2064XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX) to a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX).

Figure 6-11 Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) Close-Punch Connection

A Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX)

B Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX)

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

D 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) Connection

Reference the following information when connecting a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2063XX) to a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2063XX).

Figure 6-12 Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) Connection

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

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Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2063XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX) to a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX).

Figure 6-13 Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) Close-Punch Connection

A Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX)

B Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX)

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

D 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga) Connection

Reference the following information when connecting a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2063XX) to a close-punch two-ring stiffener (CTS-2119XX).

Figure 6-14 Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Close-Punch Two-Ring Stiffener (2–8 Ga) Connection

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

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Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2063XX)

Close-punch two-ring stiffener (CTS-2119XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Chapter 6: Stiffeners

Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga)

Reference the following information when connecting a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX) to a base stiffener (CTS-2119XX).

Figure 6-15 Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (2–8 Ga) Close-Punch Connection

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

Close-punch two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX)

Close-punch base stiffener (CTS-2119XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

Reference the following information when connecting a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2063XX) to a base stiffener (CTS-2123XX).

Figure 6-16 Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

E 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

F Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

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Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2063XX)

Base stiffener (CTS-2123XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX) to a base stiffener (CTS-2115XX).

Figure 6-17 Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Close-Punch Connection

A Close-punch two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX)

B Close-punch base stiffener (CTS-2115XX)

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

D 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

Reference the following information when connecting a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2064XX) to a base stiffener (CTS-2123XX).

Figure 6-18 Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

Two-ring stiffener (CTS-2064XX)

Base stiffener (CTS-2123XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2075XX) to a base stiffener (CTS-2115XX).

Figure 6-19 Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Close-Punch Connection

A Close-punch two-ring stiffener

(CTS-2075XX)

C Splice (CTS-2091XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

Close-punch base stiffener (CTS-2115XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Ga) with an Insert (10–14 Ga)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection with a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX) to a laminated stiffener (CTS-2114XX) and insert (CTS-2113XX).

Figure 6-20 Close-Punch Two-Ring Stiffener to a Laminated Stiffener with an Insert

A Close-punch two-ring stiffener (CTS-2073XX)

B Close-punch laminated stiffener

(CTS-2114XX)

C Insert (CTS-2113XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners (2 Ga) with Inserts (10–14 Ga)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a laminated stiffener (CTS-2079XX) to a laminated stiffener (CTS-2081XX).

Figure 6-21 Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners with Inserts

C 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

D 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

E Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

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Close-punch laminated stiffener (CTS-2079XX)

Close-punch insert (CTS-2081XX)

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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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)

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a two-ring stiffener (CTS-2079XX and CTS-2081XX) to a laminated base stiffener and insert (CTS-2114XX and CTS-2113XX).

Figure 6-22 Close-Punch Laminated Stiffener with an Insert to a Laminated Base Stiffener with a Base Insert

A Close-punch laminated stiffener (CTS-2079XX)

B Close-punch insert (CTS-2081XX)

C Close-punch laminated base stiffener (CTS-

2114XX)

Close-punch base insert (CTS-2113XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

G Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot Connection

Reference the following information when connecting a base stiffener (CTS-2123XX) to a base boot (CTS2121XX).

Figure 6-23 Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot Connection

C 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

Base stiffener (CTS-2123XX)

Base boot (CTS-2121XX)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection for a base stiffener (CTS-2115XX) to a base boot (CTS-2121XX).

Figure 6-24 Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot Close-Punch Connection

C 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

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Close-punch base stiffener (CTS-2115XX)

Close-punch base boot (CTS-2121XX)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (2+2 Ga – 8 Ga) to a Base Boot

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection for a base stiffener (CTS-2119XX) to a base boot (CTS-2110XX).

Figure 6-25 Base Stiffener (2+2 Ga – 8 Ga) to a Base Boot Close-Punch Connection

A Close-punch base stiffener (CTS-2119XX)

B Close-punch base Boot (CTS-2110XX)

C 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

D 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

Completed assembly

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch Laminated Base Stiffener (2 Ga) with Insert (2+14 to 2+10 Ga) to a Base Boot

Reference the following information when connecting a close-punch laminated base stiffener (CTS-2114XX) to a base boot (CTS-2109XX or CTS-2110XX).

Figure 6-26 Close-Punch Laminated Base Stiffener to a Base Boot

A Close-punch laminated base stiffener (CTS-

2114XX)

Close-punch base Insert (CTS-2113XX)

C Close-punch base boot (CTS-2109XX or CTS-

2110XX)

D 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

E 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

F Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

Close-Punch Standard Stiffener to a 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener with Insert

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a standard stiffener (CTS-2073) to a 12–bolt pattern laminated stiffener (CTS-2137XX) with insert (CTS-2138XX).

Figure 6-27 Close-Punch Standard Stiffener to a 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener with Insert

Close punch standard stiffener (CTS-2073XX)

Close-punch laminated stiffener (CTS-2137XX)

C Close-punch insert (CTS-2138XX)

3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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12–Bolt Pattern Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners with Insert

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of two 12–bolt pattern laminated stiffeners (CTS-2137XX) with an inserts (CTS-2138XX).

Figure 6-28 Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffeners with Insert

Close-punch laminated stiffener (CTS-2137XX)

Close-punch Insert (CTS-2138XX)

C 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will

vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a Base Boot

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a 12–bolt pattern laminated stiffener (CTS-2137) to a laminated base stiffener (CTS-2135XX) with a inserts (CTS-2138XX and CTS-2135XX) to a base boot (CTS-2131XX).

Figure 6-29 Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a Base Boot

A Close-punch laminated stiffener (CTS-2137XX) E Base boot (CTS-2131XX)

B Close-punch base Insert (CTS-2138XX) F 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

C Close-punch laminated base stiffener (CTS-2135XX) G 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

D Close-punch base Insert (CTS-2136XX) H Completed assembly

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in

the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

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Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a Base Boot

Reference the following information for a close-punch connection of a 12–bolt pattern laminated stiffener (CTS-2137) to a laminated base stiffener (CTS-2133XX) with a inserts (CTS-2138XX and CTS-2134XX) to a base boot (CTS-2109XX or CTS-2110XX).

Figure 6-30 Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a Base Boot

A Close-punch laminated stiffener (CTS-2137) E Base boot (CTS-2109XX or 2110XX)

B Close-punch base Insert (CTS-2138XX) F 3/8 x 1 Bolt (S-7485)

C Close-punch laminated base stiffener (CTS-

2133XX)

Close-punch base Insert (CTS-2134XX)

NOTE: Two-post stiffeners shown. The bolt pattern will vary for three-post. Only place bolts where holes in

the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet.

G 3/8 Nut (S-9426)

Completed assembly

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7 Roof Assembly

Topics Covered in this Chapter

▪ Attaching the Inside Stiffener to the Top Outside Stiffener ▪ Attaching the Eave Bracket to the Inside Stiffener ▪ Attaching the Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet ▪ Connecting the Tension Member to the Eave Bracket ▪ Assembling a Laminated Rafter ▪ Assembling the Rafters ▪ Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter ▪ About Temperature Cable Brackets and A-Frame Assemblies ▪ Assembling the Temperature Cable Bracket ▪ Attachment Locations of Purlins to Rafters ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 11 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 10 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 9 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 8 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 7 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 6 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 5 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 4 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 3 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 2 ▪ Assembling Purlin Number 1 ▪ Assembling a Double A-Frame ▪ Assembling Center Collar Channels and Cap Plates ▪ Assembling the Center Collar ▪ Center Collar Placement ▪ Guidelines for Assembling and Lifting the A-Frame Rafter Sections ▪ Attaching the A-Frames to the Center Collar ▪ Attaching the A-Frame to the Eave Bracket ▪ Assembling the Roof Panel Clips ▪ Installing the 6–Hole Intermediate Purlins ▪ Attaching the Roof Panels ▪ Installing the Roof Flashing ▪ Installing Center Collar Channels and Cap Plates Assembly ▪ Installing the Conveyor Support Brackets to the Peak Cap

Attaching the Inside Stiffener to the Top Outside Stiffener

The inside stiffener supports the eave bracket. It is installed to the inside perimeter of the sidewall sheet at the same time as the top outside stiffener. Two-post sidewall sheets will have two inside stiffeners per

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sheet and three-post sidewall sheets will have three inside stiffeners per sheet. The inside stiffeners are only located at the eave bracket locations in the sidewall sheet.

What You Should Know

NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts (C) until all hardware has been installed attaching the inside stiffener (CTS–

2069XX) to the sidewall and the outside stiffener. Bins with an odd number of rings will use the one-ring outside stiffener (CTS-2071XX), and bins with an even number of rings will use the tworing outside stiffener (CTS-2111XX or CTS-2116XX).

1. From the inside perimeter of the sidewall, place the bolt (B) through the hole located approximately 4 in. down from the top of the sidewall sheet (A).

NOTE: Install the bolts from the inside to the outside of the bin, passing through the inside stiffener,

corrugation spacer, sealing washer, sidewall sheet, and outside stiffener and flange nut.

2. On the inside perimeter, install a sealing washer (F), corrugation spacer (E), and inside stiffener (D).

3. Install a flange nut (C) to the bolt (B) and repeat this process with the remaining hardware. Tighten hardware to the recommended torque specifications, see Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

Figure 7-1 Inside stiffener to the one-ring top stiffener for bins with an odd number of rings

Sidewall

3/8 x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7488)

C 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) G One-ring top stiffener (CTS-2071XX)

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Inside stiffener (CTS-2069XX)

Corrugation spacer (S-7041)

Sealing washer (S-3558)

H Assembled view

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Figure 7-2 Inside stiffener to the two-ring top stiffener for bins with an even number of rings

A Sidewall E Corrugation spacer (S-7041)

B 3/8 x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7488) F Sealing washer (S-3558)

C 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) G Two-ring top stiffener (CTS-2111XX or CTS-

2116XX)

Inside stiffener (CTS-2069XX)

H Assembled view

After You Finish

Repeat this process for the remaining inside stiffeners.

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Attaching the Eave Bracket to the Inside Stiffener

Eave brackets secure the roof rafter to the sidewall.

Before You Begin

Install the inside stiffeners to the sidewalls before proceeding.

1. Attach the eave bracket (A) to the inside stiffener (C) and install flange bolts (D).

2. Install flange nuts (B) to the eave bracket and tighten to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

Figure 7-3 View from inside of the sidewall of a bin

Eave bracket (CTR-0550) C Inside stiffener (CTS-2069XX)

3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426)

3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485)

After You Finish

Repeat this process for the remaining eave brackets.

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Attaching the Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet

The eave angle secures each lower portion of the roof panels.

What You Should Know

Eave angles are bolted to the inside portion of the sidewall and will overlap each section.

1. Install the optional eave seal (F) along the top edge of the eave angle (A).

2. Locate the eave bracket (H) and align the holes of the first eave angle (A) with the holes of the onering top stiffener (I).

IMPORTANT: For a sidewall sheet that spans four roof panels, the eave angle will align from inside

stiffener to inside stiffener. This is very important to ensure the roof panels align properly with the rafters.

3. Install flange bolts (D) and flange nuts (B), leaving the end holes open.

NOTE: The quantity of flange bolts (D) and flange nuts (B) may vary, depending on the sidewall

punch pattern.

4. Install the second eave angle (C) overlapping the first eave angle (A).

5. Install the flange bolts (D) and flange nuts (B), leaving the last hole open for the next eave angle to be installed.

NOTE: The quantity of flange bolts (D) and flange nuts (B) may vary, depending on the sidewall

punch pattern.

6. Bend the eave angle tabs (G) upward to conform with each roof panel rib.

7. Tighten all hardware to the recommended torque specification. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page

26.

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Figure 7-4 Exploded view of eave angle (four roof panels)

A First eave angle (CTR-0187) H Eave bracket (CTR-0550)

B 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) I Outside top stiffener

C Second eave angle (CTR-0187) J Inside stiffener (CTS-2069XX)

D 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-10260) K Top of the top sidewall sheet

E Upper sidewall L Bottom of the top sidewall sheet

Eave angle tab M

Optional eave seal (CRP-4800)

Sidewall hole (For the first hole or the last hole of the eave angle and inside stiffener).

After You Finish

Continue this procedure for the remaining eave angles.

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Connecting the Tension Member to the Eave Bracket

Tension members connect to the eave brackets and are installed around the inside of the bin eave.

Before You Begin

Ensure all eave angles, inside stiffeners and eave brackets are installed before proceeding.

What You Should Know

IMPORTANT: Install bolts as shown, from the backside of the eave bracket.

1. Lift and support two tension members (D and F), and install to each side of the eave bracket (B).

2. Install flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (A) to each end of the tension members (D and F).

3. Tighten to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

Figure 7-5 View of the tension plate mounting to the bin eave bracket

A 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253) D Tension member (CTR-0553)

B Eave bracket (CTR-0550) E Eave angle (CTR-0187)

C 1/2 x 2-1/4 in. flange bolt (S-7894) F Tension member (CTR-0553)

After You Finish

Repeat this process for the remaining tension members.

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Assembling a Laminated Rafter

Laminated rafters nest together to give additional strength and should be assembled before attaching the upper and lower rafters.

What You Should Know

All the lower rafters are assembled with rafter inserts.

1. Place the lower rafter (A) against the mating surface of the rafter insert (B), and install flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (D).

NOTE: The top flange of the rafter insert is positioned underneath the top flange of the rafter.

2. Tighten all the hardware to the recommended torque specification. See Bolt Torque Specifications,

page 26.

Figure 7-6 Laminated rafter

Rafter insert (CTR-0635) C 1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

Lower rafter (CTR-0549)

After You Finish

Repeat this process for the remaining laminated lower rafters.

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

Assembling the Rafters

For the 135 ft diameter bins, each rafter will consist of a two piece design and will need to be spliced together with rafter clips for assembling the A-frames.

1. Locate an upper rafter (A) and a lower rafter (B), and find the series of twenty holes on each end of the upper rafter (A) and the lower rafter (B).

NOTE: Assemble rafters with the flanges facing in the same direction.

2. Place the lower rafter (B) in line with the upper rafter (A) and attach the rafter clips (C and F) to either side of the mating surfaces of the upper rafter (A) and the lower rafter (B) , and align the series of twenty holes together.

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NOTE: Ensure that the flange of rafter clip (C) is facing up and seated below the flange of the rafters

on one side and the flange of rafter clip (F) is facing down and seated above the flange of the rafters.

3. Install twenty flange bolts (D) and twenty flange nuts (E) securing the rafters with the rafter clips.

4. Install six flange bolts (G) and six flange nuts (H) to secure the bottom flange of the rafters with the rafter clip (F), and tighten hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque

Specifications, page 26.

NOTE: The flange bolts and flange nuts securing the top flange of the rafter and the rafter clip (C) will

be installed only after the roof panels are installed on top of the rafters.

Figure 7-7 A-frame assembly (Note: complete A-frame assembly shown for clarity)

A Upper rafter (CTR-0548) E 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

B Lower rafter (CTR-0549) F Rafter clip (CTR-0501)

C Rafter clip (CTR-0544) G 1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

D 1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252) H 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

After You Finish

Repeat this procedure for the remaining rafters.

Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter

Center collar rafter clips secure the A-frame rafter sections to the center collar.

What You Should Know

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Each assembled roof rafter receives two center collar rafter clips, identified as the left center collar rafter clip (D) and the right center collar rafter clip (E).

1. Determine the correct orientation of each rafter (A) by identifying the roof panel holes (B) located near the end of each rafter.

2. Install the left center collar rafter clip (D) and right center collar rafter clip (E) to each side of the roof rafter (A).

3. Use flange bolts (F) and flange nuts (C) to secure the center collar rafter clips (D and E) to the rafter (A). Tighten to the recommended torque specification. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

Figure 7-8 Exploded view of center collar rafter clips

Roof rafter

Roof panel hole

C 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253) F 1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

Left center collar rafter clip (CTR-0499)

Right center collar rafter clip (CTR-0500)

After You Finish

Repeat this process for the remaining roof rafters.

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About Temperature Cable Brackets and A-Frame Assemblies

Temperature cable bracket installation locations must be considered prior to assembling the A-frames.

Installation Locations for Temperature Cable Brackets

Before assembling the A-frames, you must know the installation locations of the temperature cable brackets within the A-frame assemblies. Temperature cable brackets are installed at the same time as the purlins are installed.

This information is provided solely for the purpose of facilitating proper support bracket placement. It is fully the responsibility of the dealer, customer, contractor, or said agent of such parties to confirm the details of the system to be used. GSI is not responsible for the effectiveness or performance of any temperature cable monitoring system or layout.

IMPORTANT: Temperature cable brackets must be installed at the specified locations as shown below.

Any variation from this pattern or cable quantity shown must be reviewed by GSI engineering. This must be reviewed well in advance of the bin order.

Lifting Sequence for the A-Frame Assemblies

The layout of the roof structure consists of standard A-frame assemblies and A-frame assemblies with Xbracing that are installed in a specific sequence to evenly distribute the weight as they are being installed.

The A-frames with X-bracing are strategically spaced around the diameter of the bin and are the first Aframes to be installed. The A-frame assemblies can be installed in the order as shown in the figure below. A-frames are installed across from each other to keep the weight distributed evenly during installation.

Tip

Label each A-frame assembly according to the order it is to be installed as it is assembled.

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Figure 7-9 A-frame installation sequence and temperature cable locations for 135 ft diameter bin

12.3 ft radius location C 55.4 ft radius location

32.2 ft radius location

Table 7-1 A-frame installation sequence and temperature cable locations for 135 ft diameter bin

A-frame number Rafter Number

R1 T1 12.3 ft

R2 T20 55.4 ft

R22 T3 12.3 ft

R23 T27 55.4 ft

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Table 7-1 A-frame installation sequence and temperature cable locations for 135 ft diameter bin (cont'd.)

A-frame number Rafter Number

R12 T8 32.2 ft

R13

R36 T16 32.2 ft

R37

R8 T22 55.4 ft

R32 T30 55.4 ft

R33 T15 32.2 ft

R26 T28 55.4 ft

R27 T13 32.2 ft

R16

R17 T25 55.4 ft

R42 T18 32.2 ft

R43

R40

A10

R41 T33 55.4 ft

R18 T10 32.2 ft

A11

R19

R28

A12

R29 T29 55.4 ft

A13

R6 T6 32.2 ft

R44 T34 55.4 ft

A14

R45 T19 32.2 ft

R20 T26 55.4 ft

A15

R21 T11 32.2 ft

R24 T12 32.2 ft

A16

R25

R3 T5 32.2 ft

A17

R38 T32 55.4 ft

A18

R39 T17 32.2 ft

R14 T24 55.4 ft

A19

R15 T9 32.2 ft

R34 T4 12.3 ft

A20

R35 T31 55.4 ft

R30 T14 32.2 ft

A21

R31

Temp Cable Number

— —

T21 55.4 ft

— —

Radius Location

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Table 7-1 A-frame installation sequence and temperature cable locations for 135 ft diameter bin (cont'd.)

A-frame number Rafter Number

R9 T7 32.2 ft

A22

R10 T2 12.3 ft

R11 T23 55.4 ft

Temp Cable Number

Radius Location

NOTE: A-frames labeled “A1” through “A9” have X-bracing and are installed first. A-frames labeled “A10”

through “A22” are standard A-frames, and A-frames “A22” is a triple rafter assembly that will be the final lift. The empty spaces that are not labeled must have purlins installed between the rafters after all the A-frames are secured. The numbers reflect the recommended installation sequence of the A-frame assemblies.

Table 7-2 Starting lengths for temperature cables for 135 ft diameter bins

Length from the center collar

Length from 12.3 ft diameter location 318.8 in. (809.75 cm)

Length from 32.2 ft diameter location 239.4 in. (608.08 cm)

Length from 55.4 ft diameter location 67.9 in. (172.47 cm)

None

The temperature cable lengths in the chart above are the distances from where the temperature cable attaches to the rafter or the center collar to the top ring. To calculate the correct temperature cable length, add 32 inches for each bin ring to the starting length. Temperature cables must terminate above any unload equipment and be secured in place with twine. DO NOTallow cables to become tangled in unload equipment.

Assembling the Temperature Cable Bracket

The temperature cable brackets are installed to the roof rafters and support the temperature cables.

Before You Begin

Determine the correct location of the temperature cable brackets within the structure of the A-frame Assembly. See About Temperature Cable Brackets and A-Frame Assemblies, page 83.

What You Should Know

The A-frame assembly consists of two roof rafters, purlin clips, purlins and possibly X-bracing. The temperature cable brackets should be installed when the A-frames are assembled.

NOTE: The temperature cable bracket must be installed at specific locations, see About Temperature

Cable Brackets and A-Frame Assemblies, page 83.

1. Attach a right purlin clip (C), a left purlin clip (D) and a temperature cable bracket (B) to the roof rafter (A), and install three flange bolts (E) and three flange nuts (F).

NOTE: If no X-bracing is installed, install four flange bolts (E) and four flange nuts (F).

2. After all purlins and X-bracing are installed in the A-frame, tighten all hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

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Figure 7-10 Installing a temperature cable bracket

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C Right purlin clip (CTR-0316)

Roof rafter

10 in. temperature cable bracket (CTR-0317)

Left purlin clip (CTR-0315)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

3. Install a quick link (C) to each cable bracket (B) to support the temperature cables.

IMPORTANT: Do not attach weights to the temperature cables; secure the bottom of cables to the

floor with light twine. No roof rafter shall support more than one cable.

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Figure 7-11 Supplier quick link

A Purlin

B Temperature cable bracket (CTR-0317)

C Supplier quick link

Attachment Locations of Purlins to Rafters

Purlins are horizontal members between the rafters that give support to the roof structure. The length of the purlin determines its location on the A-frame assembly.

The following reference depicts a completely assembled A-frame roof rafter section with X-bracing installed. For more information, see the following sections: Assembling Purlin Number 1, page 110,

Assembling Purlin Number 2, page 108, Assembling Purlin Number 3, page 106, Assembling Purlin Number 4, page 104, Assembling Purlin Number 5, page 102, Assembling Purlin Number 6, page 100, Assembling Purlin Number 7, page 98, Assembling Purlin Number 8, page 96, Assembling Purlin Number 9, page 93, Assembling Purlin Number 10, page 92, and Assembling Purlin Number 11, page 90.

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Figure 7-12 Location of purlins for a 135 ft (41.1 m) diameter bins

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Location of purlin number 1 (CTR-0554) G Location of purlin number 7 (CTR-0560)

Location of purlin number 2 (CTR-0555)

C Location of purlin number 3 (CTR-0556)

Location of purlin number 4 (CTR-0557)

Location of purlin number 5 (CTR-0558)

Location of purlin number 6 (CTR-0559)

Location of purlin number 8 (CTR-0561)

Location of purlin number 9 (CTR-0562)

Location of purlin number 10 (CTR-0563)

Location of purlin number 11 (CTR-0564)

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Assembling Purlin Number 11

Purlin number 11 is located eleventh from the eave.

Before You Begin

Place two roof rafters on the ground with roof panel holes facing up.

NOTE: Temperature cables may also be installed at this location, to determine if temperature cable brack-

ets will be needed, see About Temperature Cable Brackets and A-Frame Assemblies, page 83.

What You Should Know

The A-frame roof rafter section consists of two roof rafters identified as the left-hand roof rafter (A) and the right-hand roof rafter (C).

There are also two different purlin clips, a left purlin clip (E) and a right purlin clip (D). The left purlin clip has seven holes, compared to the right, which has six holes along the purlin and purlin clip mating surface.

NOTE: The seventh hole located in the center of the left purlin clip (E) is for identification purposes only.

No hardware is used in this location.

1. Attach a left purlin clip (E) and a right purlin clip (D) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I).

2. Attach a left purlin clip (E) and a right purlin clip (D) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I).

3. Install the purlin (H) to the right purlin clip (D) and the left purlin clip (E) located between the left-hand roof rafter (A) and the right-hand roof rafter (C).

NOTE: Ensure that the orientation of the purlin is correct, the roof panel holes are facing up, and the

notch in the purlin is facing the right-hand roof rafter (C).

4. Install twelve flange bolts (B) and twelve flange nuts (G), securing the purlin to the purlin clips.

5. After all purlins are installed in the A-frame, tighten hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

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Figure 7-13 Purlin location 11

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Left-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252) G 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

C Right-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548)

Right purlin clip (CTR-0316)

Left purlin clip (CTR-0315)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

Purlin (CTR-0564)

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

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Assembling Purlin Number 10

Purlin number 10 is located tenth from the eave.

Before You Begin

Place two roof rafters on the ground with roof panel holes facing up.

NOTE: Temperature cables may also be installed at this location, to determine if temperature cable brack-

ets will be needed, see About Temperature Cable Brackets and A-Frame Assemblies, page 83.

What You Should Know

The A-frame roof rafter section consists of two roof rafters identified as the left-hand roof rafter (A) and the right-hand roof rafter (C).

NOTE: The seventh hole located in the center of the left purlin clip (E) is for identification purposes only.

No hardware is used in this location.

1. Attach a left purlin clip (E) and a right purlin clip (D) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I).

2. Attach a left purlin clip (E) and a right purlin clip (D) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I).

3. Install the purlin (H) to the right purlin clip (D) and the left purlin clip (E) located between the left-hand roof rafter (A) and the right-hand roof rafter (C).

NOTE: Ensure that the orientation of the purlin is correct, the roof panel holes are facing up, and the

notch in the purlin is facing the right-hand roof rafter (C).

4. Install twelve flange bolts (B) and twelve flange nuts (G), securing the purlin to the purlin clips.

5. After all purlins are installed in the A-frame, tighten hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

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Figure 7-14 Purlin location 10

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Left-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252) G 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

C Right-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548)

Right purlin clip (CTR-0316)

Left purlin clip (CTR-0315)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

Purlin (CTR-0563)

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

Assembling Purlin Number 9

Purlin number 9 is located ninth from the eave.

Before You Begin

Place two roof rafters on the ground with roof panel holes facing up. Several A-frame assemblies will have X-bracing installed and be placed periodically throughout the perimeter of the roof. Determine if X-bracing is being installed and note those steps in this procedure.

What You Should Know

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The A-frame assembly consists of two roof rafters identified as the left-hand roof rafter (A) and the righthand roof rafter (C). The purlin configuration may not be the same on all A-frames at this location, (number

9), depending if X-bracing is being installed or not.

NOTE: The seventh hole located in the center of the left purlin clip (E) is for identification purposes only.

No hardware is used in this location.

1. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three top holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

2. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three bottom holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

3. Install the purlin (H) to the right purlin clip (D) and the left purlin clip (E) located between each roof rafter. Install twelve flange bolts (B) and twelve flange nuts (G), securing the purlin to the purlin clips.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, proceed to step 8.

4. Attach the bottom X-brace (K) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install a flange bolt (F) and a flange nut (I) into the bottom hole.

IMPORTANT: For adjustment purposes, DO NOT tighten the X-brace flange bolts until all X-braces

have been installed.

5. Attach the top X-brace (J) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I) into the top hole.

6. Secure the bottom portion of each X-brace (J and K) with a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I).

7. Install a flange bolt (L) and one flange nut (M) securing the X-braces together where they cross.

8. After all purlins are installed, tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

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Figure 7-15 Purlin location 9

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A Left-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548) H Purlin (CTR-0562)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

C Right-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548)

Right purlin clip (CTR-0316)

Left purlin clip (CTR-0315)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

G 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

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1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

Top X-brace (CTR-0581)

Bottom X-brace (CTR-0581)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

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Assembling Purlin Number 8

Purlin number 8 is located eighth from the eave.

Before You Begin

What You Should Know

8), depending if X-bracing is being installed or not.

NOTE: The seventh hole located in the center of the left purlin clip (E) is for identification purposes only.

No hardware is used in this location.

1. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three top holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

2. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three bottom holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, proceed to step 8.

4. Attach the bottom X-brace (K) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install a flange bolt (F) and a flange nut (I) into the bottom hole.

IMPORTANT: For adjustment purposes, DO NOT tighten the X-brace flange bolts until all X-braces

have been installed.

5. Attach the top X-brace (J) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I) into the top hole.

6. Secure the bottom portion of each X-brace (J and K) with a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I).

7. Install a flange bolt (L) and one flange nut (M) securing the X-braces together where they cross.

8. After all purlins are installed, tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

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Figure 7-16 Purlin location 8

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A Left-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548) H Purlin (CTR-0561)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

C Right-hand upper roof rafter (CTR-0548)

Right purlin clip (CTR-0316)

Left purlin clip (CTR-0315)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

G 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

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1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

Top X-brace (CTR-0580)

Bottom X-brace (CTR-0580)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

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Assembling Purlin Number 7

Purlin number 7 is located seventh from the eave.

Before You Begin

What You Should Know

7), depending if X-bracing is being installed or not.

NOTE: The seventh hole located in the center of the left purlin clip (E) is for identification purposes only.

No hardware is used in this location.

1. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three top holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

2. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three bottom holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, proceed to step 8.

4. Attach the bottom X-brace (K) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install a flange bolt (F) and a flange nut (I) into the bottom hole.

IMPORTANT: For adjustment purposes, DO NOT tighten the X-brace flange bolts until all X-braces

have been installed.

5. Attach the top X-brace (J) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I) into the top hole.

6. Secure the bottom portion of each X-brace (J and K) with a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I).

7. Install a flange bolt (L) and one flange nut (M) securing the X-braces together where they cross.

8. After all purlins are installed, tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

98 Pneg-4135A 135 Ft Diameter 40-Series Bin

Figure 7-17 Purlin location 7

Chapter 7: Roof Assembly

A Left-hand lower roof rafter (CTR-0549 and

CTR-0635)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

C Right-hand lower roof rafter (CTR-0549 and

CTR-0635)

D Right purlin clip (CTR-0316) K Bottom X-brace (CTR-0579)

Left purlin clip (CTR-0315)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

G 1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

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H Purlin (CTR-0560)

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

Top X-brace (CTR-0579)

1/2 x 1-3/4 in. flange bolt (S-10252)

1/2 in. flange nut (S-10253)

Chapter 7: Roof Assembly

Assembling Purlin Number 6

Purlin number 6 is located sixth from the eave.

Before You Begin

What You Should Know

6), depending if X-bracing is being installed or not.

NOTE: The seventh hole located in the center of the left purlin clip (E) is for identification purposes only.

No hardware is used in this location.

1. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three top holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

2. Attach a right purlin clip (D) and a left purlin clip (E) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install three flange bolts (F) and three flange nuts (I) into the three bottom holes.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, install four flange bolts (F) and four flange nuts (I) in this

step.

NOTE: If no X-bracing is being installed, proceed to step 8.

4. Attach the bottom X-brace (K) to the right-hand roof rafter (C), and install a flange bolt (F) and a flange nut (I) into the bottom hole.

IMPORTANT: For adjustment purposes, DO NOT tighten the X-brace flange bolts until all X-braces

have been installed.

5. Attach the top X-brace (J) to the left-hand roof rafter (A), and install a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I) into the top hole.

6. Secure the bottom portion of each X-brace (J and K) with a flange bolt (F) and one flange nut (I).

7. Install a flange bolt (L) and one flange nut (M) securing the X-braces together where they cross.

8. After all purlins are installed, tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See

Bolt Torque Specifications, page 26.

100 Pneg-4135A 135 Ft Diameter 40-Series Bin

GSI PNEG-4135A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Guidelines

Cautionary Symbols

Safety Decals

Safety Sign-off Sheet

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

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 S-275

Bolt S-10260

Bolt S-277

Bolt S-7485

Bolt S-7487

Bolt S-7486

Bolt S-7488

Bolt S-10252

Bolt S-10165

Bolt S-9389

Bolt S-10134

Bolt S-10261

Nut S-8479

Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification

Orientation Detail for Top Sidewall Sheets

Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets

Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets

Installing the Base Angle

Anchor Bolt Detail

Installing the Base Angle Shims

Anchor Bolt Washer Installation

Stiffener Part Number Description

Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification

Outside Stiffened Laminated Stiffener to Sidewall (10 Gauge Laminated and Thicker Only)

Standard Stiffeners

Top Stiffeners

Stiffeners Splice

Base Stiffeners

Base Boots

Close-Punch Connection for a One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) and a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga)

Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection

Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Top Stiffener to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga)

Two-Ring Stiffener (15-16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) Connection

Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga)

Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) Connection

Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga)

Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga) Connection

Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (2–8 Ga)

Two-Ring Stiffener (0–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

Two-Ring Stiffener (15–16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) Connection

Close-Punch Connection for a Two-Ring Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga)

Close-Punch Two-Ring Stiffener (2–14 Ga) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Ga) with an Insert (10–14 Ga)

Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners (2 Ga) with Inserts (10–14 Ga)

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)

Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot Connection

Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (10–16 Ga) to a Base Boot

Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (2+2 Ga – 8 Ga) to a Base Boot

Close-Punch Laminated Base Stiffener (2 Ga) with Insert (2+14 to 2+10 Ga) to a Base Boot

Close-Punch Standard Stiffener to a 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener with Insert

12–Bolt Pattern Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners with Insert

Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a Base Boot

Close-Punch 12–Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener with an Inserts to a Base Boot

Attaching the Inside Stiffener to the Top Outside Stiffener

Attaching the Eave Bracket to the Inside Stiffener

Attaching the Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet

Connecting the Tension Member to the Eave Bracket

Assembling a Laminated Rafter