GSi RFS-1000, RFS-1005, RFS-1002, RFS-1001 Installation Manual
Roof Stairs
Models:
12 FT. – 156 FT. DIAMETER BINS
Installation Manual
PNEG-2062
Version 6.0
Date: 05-02-19
PNEG-2062
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 ....................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................5
Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................................................................................................6
Safety Cautions...........................................................................................................................7
Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................... 11
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Roof Stairs ..............................................................................................................................15
General Information...................................................................................................................15
Assembling the 3-Step Stairs Section .........................................................................................16
Assembling the 4-Step Stairs Section .........................................................................................17
Assembling the 8-Step Stairs Section .........................................................................................18
Assembling the Roof Stair Sections ............................................................................................19
Installing the Roof Stairs ............................................................................................................24
Installing the Handrails ..............................................................................................................26
Limited Warranty — N.A. Grain Products ................................................................................ 29
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NOTES
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1 Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines
▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions
▪ Safety Cautions
▪ Safety Decals
▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet
Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is
written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the
operator and other personnel when using this equipment. Read and save these instructions.
As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions
that exist and to inform others as required. Unqualified persons must stay out of the work area at all
times.
Alterations must not be made to the equipment. Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations, which must be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction must be consulted
before installations are made.
When necessary, you must consider the installation location relative to electrical, fuel and water utilities.
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.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Cautionary Symbol Definitions
Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential
safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols that are defined below.
Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols
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, can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
This symbol indicates a general hazard.
This symbol indicates a prohibited activity.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
ST-0005–2
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Safety Cautions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment:
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Hand
Protection
• Wear clothing appropriate to the job.
• Remove all jewelry.
• Tie long hair up and back.
Follow Safety Instructions
Respiratory
Protection
Head
Protection
Foot
Protection
Fall
Protection
ST-0004–1
• 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.
• If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
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Maintain Equipment and Work Area
• Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
• Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands,
feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
• Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace
worn or broken parts immediately.
Sharp Edge Hazard
• This product has sharp edges, which can cause serious
injury.
• To avoid injury, handle sharp edges with caution and always
use proper protective clothing and equipment.
ST-0003–1
Fall Hazard
• Ladders, stairways and platforms are for use by competent
and trained personnel only. Do not allow children or other
unauthorized persons to have access to the equipment.
• Access to the equipment must be restricted by the use of
security fencing and lockable gates.
• Lower sections of ladders must be fitted with a lockable
safety gate to prevent unauthorized access.
• Make sure that hot surfaces have had adequate time to cool
before working on or in the equipment.
• Lock out and tag out power supplies and fuel supplies to all
equipment.
• Do not attach lifting equipment to ladders or platforms.
• Do not go outside of the safety rails provided on elevated
platforms.
• Do not work at heights during high winds, rain, snow, or ice
storms.
ST-0036–2
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Do Not Enter Bin
• Rotating flighting will kill or dismember.
• Flowing material will trap and suffocate.
• Crusted material will collapse and suffocate.
— If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power sources.
2. Use a safety harness and safety line.
3. Station another person outside the bin.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
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