Installation - Meridian SMOOTHWALL BIN Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual: Smoothwall Bin

3.5 INSTALLATION

Care must be used when moving, lifting and
installing the bin. Installation instructions include
but are not limited to:
• Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
• Have at least one
responsible person to assist and who, in case
of an emergency or accident, can provide
assistance or seek assistance.
• Stay away from power lines when lifting or
moving the bin. Do not place a bin within 40 ft
from power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
• Never move a bin that has product in it. The
legs, base and supporting structure are not
designed with sufficient strength to carry
the combined mass. Any structural damage
occurring during the move, can lead to more
problems or damage when the bin is filled at
its final position.
• Do not use tow hooks on a temporary skid
base to pull the bin with any product inside.
Because of the inherent high centre of
gravity and the pulling force that would be
concentrated at the tow hooks, the bin would
tip over, creating a safety hazard.
• If the unit must be pulled, make sure that it is
completely empty and that the area that it will
be pulled over is firm, level and contains no
obstructions. Proceed with extra caution. The
bin is top heavy, having a high centre of gravity
and can tip easily.
• Use only a crane, hoist or lift with sufficient
load carrying and reach capacity. It must
have the appropriate stability to raise, move,
position and lower the bin.
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• It is recommended that installing the bin be
done on a calm day or one with light winds. A
bin is a large, hard-to-handle object that can
easily be caught and moved by the wind.
Note:
It is easier to position the top lid
before placing the bin than after.
• Determine where the auger or conveyor will
be when loading the bin. The position of this
equipment will determine the rotation of the
top lid, covering the loading hatch, at the peak
of the bin. The lid will need to be opened and
out of the way of the loading equipment.
- Loosen the lid clamping bolts and rotate it
to the required position prior to securing the
bin into its permanent position.
- Tighten the clamping bolts to their specified
torque and tie the rope to the lid handle.
• Be sure the base cannot move.
- Stake the skid plate when equipped with a
temporary base.
- Bolt the base to the permanent concrete
pad.
If the base can move, it can lift or slide which
leads to tipping.
Fig 3 - Unloading bin
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