GSI PNEG-739 User Manual
42" - 48"
Platform,
Safety Cage, &
Rest Platform
for Bucket Elevators
Installation Manual
PNEG-739
Revision Date: 10-16-2006
PNEG-739
Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to
properly use and install equipment. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or equipment
damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival.
The Customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. Report any damage or
shortages by recording a detailed description on
the Bill of Lading to justify the Customer’s claim
from the Transport Firm. Our responsibility for
damage to the equipment ends with acceptance
by the delivering carrier. Save all paperwork and
documentation furnished with any of the equipment.
Introduction
When laying out the ladder, safety cage,
and platforms be sure and always start
from the head service platform and work
your way down the leg. Keep in mind a
rest platform needs to be located at every
30’ of vertical descent (OSHA Standards).
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a
permanent part of your equipment and should be
easily accessible when needed.
WARRANTY is provided as part of the company’s
support program for customers who use and
properly maintain their equipment. The warranty is
explained on the warranty page located on the
inside back cover of this manual.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the
company will back its products where defects
appear within the warranty period. In some circumstances, the company also provides field
improvements, often without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty.
Should the equipment be abused, or modified to
change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void and field
improvements may be denied.
ALL SERVICE ACCESSORIES ARE
INTENDED FOR THE PROPER USE IN
WHICH THEY WERE DESIGNED. ANY
MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT OR
ACCESSORIES WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY. MISUSE CAN CAUSE
FAILURE, SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO
THE USER. THE MANUFACTURER
CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
ERECTION OR USE OF THE BUCKET
ELEVATOR AND IT’S ACCESSORIES.
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Equipment Information
Use of the Equipment Information page will help you identify your equipment in the case that you need to
call your dealer or installer. This information should be filled out and kept on record.
Equipment Information
Model Number:__________________________
Serial Number:___________________________
Material Handling
1004 East Illinois Street
Assumption, Illinois 62510 USA
Phone: (217) 226-4421
FAX: (888) 741-3004
e-mail: gsi@grainsystems.com
Date Purchased:____________________
Dealer/Distributor Name and Phone Number:
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................3
Equipment Information ..................................................................................4
Safety Guidelines..........................................................................................6
Decal Locations ............................................................................................9
SECTION 1 - 42" Head Service Platform .......................................................10
Support Channels .......................................................................................11
Inside Toeboards ........................................................................................12
42" Platform Decking ..................................................................................13
Outside Toeboards .....................................................................................14
41-3/4" & 47-3/4" Handrail Posts.................................................................15
47-3/8" Handrail Posts ................................................................................16
Handrail & Vertical Support Angles.............................................................17
Handrail Retaining Clip ...............................................................................18
Hatch Access Door .....................................................................................19
SECTION 2 - 48" Head Service Platform .......................................................20
Cross Member Assembly............................................................................21
Toe Plates...................................................................................................22
Decking.......................................................................................................23
Handrails and Handrail Posts......................................................................24
Handrail Angles...........................................................................................25
Hatch Access Door .....................................................................................26
Two Rung Ladder........................................................................................26
Grab Bar Installation ...................................................................................27
SECTION 3 - Distributor Platform..................................................................28
Clamp Brackets...........................................................................................29
Distributor Platform Support and Brace Channels.......................................30
Distributor Platform Toeboards ...................................................................31
Distributor Decking and Toeboards.............................................................32
Handrail Posts and Handrail Angles ...........................................................33
Cross Knee Braces .....................................................................................34
SECTION 4 - Safety Cage Assembly .............................................................35
Tie Angle Attachment..................................................................................36
Tie Angle Dimensions .................................................................................37
Ladder Standoff Attachment........................................................................38
Ladder Attachment......................................................................................39
Safety Cage Hoop Assembly ......................................................................40
Safety Cage Vertical Bar Attachment..........................................................41
Safety Cage Flare Attachment ....................................................................42
SECTION 5 - Rest Platform Assembly ..........................................................43
Installing Side Mounting Channels ..............................................................44
Platform Corner Post ..................................................................................45
Front and Rear Mounting Channels ............................................................46
Center Support Channel .............................................................................47
Rest Platform Deck Plate ............................................................................48
Top and Mid Handrails ................................................................................49
Kickplates ...................................................................................................50
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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Safety
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and
understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing
equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone
operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual
and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you
should pay special attention to.
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FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual
and on your machine safety signs. Keep signs in
good condition. Replace missing or damaged
safety signs. Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety
signs. Replacement safety signs are available
from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to
use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate
without instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the machine
may impair the function and/or safety and affect
machine life. All service accessories are intended for the proper use in which they were
designed. Any misuse of the equipment or
accessories will void the warranty. Misuse can
cause failure, severe injury or death to the user.
The manufacturer cannot be responsible for the
erection or use of the bucket elevator and it’s
accessories.
Safety
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, contact your dealer.
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
Understand service procedures before doing
work. Keep area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while
it is in operation. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
from rotating belt and idlers.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly
installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace
worn or broken parts. Remove any build up
grease, oil, or debris.
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Safety
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambu-
lance service, hospital, and fire department near
your telephone.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to
protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp
edges on plastic or steel parts.
A respirator may be needed to help prevent
breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Wear hard hat and steel toe boots to help
protect your head and toes from falling debris.
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel Toe Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
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DECAL LOCATIONS
Decals
Decal located on bottom of platform access door and on
the side of the Head Assembly.
DC-1568
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FALL HAZARD
Serious injury or death will result.
Keep access door closed
while on platform.
DC-1568
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42'' Head Service Platform
SECTION 1
42" HEAD SERVICE PLATFORM
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42'' Head Service Platform
Suppor t Channels
Take time now and review all instructions and
drawings before attempting to assemble the platform. Layout all parts for easy identification.
Determine if the shaft will extend to the left or
right hand side of the platform. The long side of
the support channels must extend to the shaft
side of the head. Start the head service platform
assembly by attaching two support channels to
the head platform brackets using 1/2" x 1" hex
bolts. (See Figure 1-1.)
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For entire platform assembly, use carriage bolts
at slot-to-hole connections and hex head cap
screws at hole-to-hole connections.
HSP42010
(Installed)
Left Hand Deck
Channel Support
Bracket
HSP42032 (2)
Platform Support
Channel 120"
HSP42012 (1)
Platform Support
Channel
FIGURE 1-1
FIGURE 1-1
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Inside Toeboards
Place the side toeboards next to the head assembly on top of the support channels as shown
in Figure 1-2. The end platform support channel
must be placed below the two side toeboards.
Attach the toeboards to the support channels with
the 5/16" x 1" hex bolts supplied. Tighten all hardware in this assembly.
42'' Head Service Platform
Support
Channels
Toeboard Channel - 98.068"
End Platform Support Channel - 32"
FIGURE 1-2
FIGURE 1-2
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42'' Head Service Platform
42" Platform Decking
Layout all floor deck panels according to position
on platform (Figure 1-3). Remember to layout
for right hand (standard) or left hand shaft. Attach
floor panels to support channels (as shown in
Figure 1-3) using 5/16" x 1" carraige bolts and
5/16" nuts.
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Platform
Decking - 21.65"
Platform Decking - 73.625"
Platform Decking - 93"
Platform Decking - 68.607"
Platform Decking - 114.812"
FIGURE 1-3
NOTE: This layout is for a RIGHT hand drive setup.
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FIGURE 1-3
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Outside Toeboards
Attach support channel, HSP42042, to underside
of floor panels at the hatch opening (Figure 1-4).
Small floor panels may be left off until the outside
toeboards are attached. Use the 5/16" x 1" hex
bolts during this assembly. Attach toeboards to
the ends of the deck panels and to the support
channels as shown in (Figure 1-4). Be sure and
use splice channel on side toe boards. Tighten
all hardware.
42'' Head Service Platform
Z Toeboard - 54"
Platform Support
Channel - 40"
Toeboard Channel - 120"
Toeboard Splice Plate
Toeboard Channel 46.976"
Z Toeboard - 42"
Z Toeboard 120"
FIGURE 1-4
FIGURE 1-4
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42'' Head Service Platform
41-3/4" & 47-3/4"
Handrail Posts
Attach short handrail posts to toeboards using
the 5/16" hardware as shown in Figure 1-5. There
are different lengths of handrail posts, so be sure
and use the (6) 41- ¾" lengths on the outside
and the 47-3/4" lengths next to the head as noted
in Figure 1-5.
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Handrail Upright
Angle - 47.75"
Handrail
Upright Angle -
41.813"
FIGURE 1-5
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FIGURE1-5
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47-3/8" Handrail Posts
Attach long handrail posts to the support channels using 5/16" x 1" hex bolts as shown in Figure 1-6. Be sure and use the longer 47-3/8" handrail posts for this assembly.
42'' Head Service Platform
Handrail Upright
Angle - 47.402"
FIGURE 1-6
FIGURE 1-6
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