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  • Page 1 EAVE SUPPORT TOWER Trusted. Tested. True.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chief Industries, Inc. – Agri/Industrial Division T able of Contents Manual Revisions ......................... 3 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ..................4 Before You Begin ....................... 10 General Design Information ....................11 Accessory Equipment ......................12 General Contractor Responsibilities ................... 12 Field Modifications and Installation Defects ..................12 Checking Shipment ..........................

  • Page 3: Manual Revisions

     Chief Industries, Inc. Street • PO Box 848 4400 East 39 Kearney, NE 68847 Phone 800.359.7600 For more information about Chief Industries, Inc. and additional products or services please visit our website www.agri.Chiefind.com Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 INTRODUCTION -9621144 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Standard Limited Warranty

    (24) months following delivery of the Product to the carrier designated by the Reseller and/or the Original Owner at Chief’s manufacturing facility in Kearney, Nebraska (the “Warranty Period”) and are reported to the Chief as provided in Section 4 below within thirty (30) days following discovery (a “Notice Period”).
  • Page 5 Notice Period specified in Section 3; Any used or pre-owned Products; Any Chief manufactured parts that are not furnished as a part of the Accepted Purchase Order; Any fixtures, equipment, materials, supplies, accessories, parts or components that have been furnished by Chief but are manufactured by a third party;...
  • Page 6 Section 4 prior to the end of the applicable Notice Period set forth in Section 3 above, Chief shall, with the full cooperation of the Reseller and the Original Owner, immediately undertake an investigation of such claim. To the extent Chief shall...
  • Page 7 E A V E T O W E R conforming conditions that are discovered during the Warranty Period and are reported to Chief as required by Section 4 within thirty (30) days following discovery, Chief will, as Chief’s sole and exclusive obligation to the Reseller and the Original Owner, and as the Reseller’s and the Original Owner’s sole and...
  • Page 8 Applicable Law. This Limited Product Warranty has been issued, accepted and entered into by the Reseller, the Original Owner and Chief in the State of Nebraska and shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Nebraska.
  • Page 9 If items are not to be installed within 10 days Provide inside dry storage. Storage beyond 6 months is not recommended. If white rust is apparent upon receipt of shipment, notify Chief immediately. Damage to items, resulting from improper storage, is the responsibility of the receiver.

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Chief Industries, Inc. first obtained and specific as to each case. The acceptance of this material will be construed as an acceptance of the foregoing agreement.

  • Page 11: General Design Information

    E A V E T O W E R General Design Information All Chief towers are designed for structural support of material handling conveyors and personnel. All steel materials are purchased in accordance with the applicable ASTM Standard. All bolted connections are designed using high strength bolts which meet the specifications of the applicable ASTM or SAE standard.

  • Page 12: Accessory Equipment

    Chief for special recommendations. Important Note: Do not modify equipment without Chief approval. It is the responsibility of the general contractor to verify that all equipment is properly installed and that the equipment is compatible with the intended use. A qualified electrician should be contracted to complete all electrical wiring and servicing.

  • Page 13: Suggested Equipment

    E A V E T O W E R Suggested Equipment Chief recommends the following equipment and tools needed for installation of the grain storage bin. Individual installations may vary.  Impact wrenches and sockets  End wrenches  Crescent wrenches ...

  • Page 14: Hardware Torque

    Bolts are marked with radial lines on the bolt head as shown in the following illustration. Do not substitute any other bolt type or grade. Use only the bolts supplied by Chief. The substitution of bolts from other sources is not permitted and will void the warranty.

  • Page 15: Concrete Design And Construction

    Tower dead load, compression and uplift per post, overturning moment at the foundation and horizontal shear per post is available from Chief upon request.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Verify the correct tower type / style by looking at the weld dots located near the end of the tower posts. Important Note: Leave all hardware loose until all components have been added. This will allow for proper alignment of components and ensure that tolerances do not accumulate. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 16...
  • Page 17 E A V E T O W E R Post Weldment Stage 0  20’ (6.09m) 9621803  10’ (3.04m) 9621802 Stage 1  20’ (6.09m) 9621811  10’ (3.04m) 9621810 Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 17...
  • Page 18 E A V E T O W E R Diagonal Brace Diagonal brace for used on a 4” (10.16cm) post, 8’ (2.43m) width, 10’ (3.04m) height Stage 0 9621244 Stage 1 9621460 Horizontal Brace 8’ (2.43m) Width 9621466 Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 18...
  • Page 19 E A V E T O W E R Top Load Beam 8’ (2.43m) Width 9621786 Bottom Load Beam 8’ (2.43m) 9621790 Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 19...
  • Page 20 E A V E T O W E R Catwalk Support Beam 104” (2.64m) 9380021 Diagonal Brace Spacer 9621347 W Stiffener Bracket 9621780 Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 20...

  • Page 21: Eave Tower Sections

    Note: Once the entire tower has been assembled verify that the top bay has the top load beam attached to prevent water moisture from leaking into the posts and causing damage to the eave tower System. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 21...
  • Page 22 Shown below are fully assembled eave tower sections. From left to right:  10’ (3.04m) above bin eave (part number 9621696)  20’ (6.09m) above bin eave (part number 9621680)  30’ (9.14m) above bin eave (part number 9621788) Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 22...
  • Page 23 E A V E T O W E R Place tower posts into position. These connections will require (8) 3/4” x 2” (1.90cm x 5.08cm) Grade 5 bolts with lock washer and nut. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 23...
  • Page 24 E A V E T O W E R Place diagonal bracing into position. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 24...
  • Page 25 (3) 3/4” x 2-1/2” (1.90cm x 6.35cm) Grade 5 bolts with lock washer and nut. Section heights 5’ (1.52m) and smaller do not require a bolt inside the post ear plate adjustable slot. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144...
  • Page 26 (1) horizontal brace to the top ear plate. Important Note: If you have any construction problems, additional wind loading or weight loads that will be added to the tower, contact Chief Industries Inc. for additional information and bracing requirements. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600...

  • Page 27: W Stiffener Mounting

    W stiffener bracket to the vertical bin columns. Match drill holes in the bin vertical columns as required. When bolting the W stiffener bracket to the bin columns use sealing washers as required for any holes that penetrate the bin wall. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 27...
  • Page 28 The following illustration shows the mounting of the W stiffener to the correct column locations on a 2 stiffened bin. These mounting locations will maintain the structural integrity of the eave tower system. Weld the bottom load beam to the w stiffener brackets. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 28...
  • Page 29 The following illustration shows the mounting of the W stiffener to the correct column locations on a 3 stiffened bin. These mounting locations will maintain the structural integrity of the eave tower system. Weld the bottom load beam to the w stiffener brackets. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 29...
  • Page 30 Note: Before fully welding the post base plates to the bottom load beam with 3/8” Important (.95cm) fillet welds, verify the elevation of the top load beam and location of the bay posts on the bottom load beam. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 30...

  • Page 31: Intermediate Bracing

    2. Fabricate bracing using 2” x 2” x 1/4” (5.08cm x 5.08cm x .63cm) angle iron. This bracing will be installed from the eave tower to the W stiffener. Match drill as required. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144...

  • Page 32: Conveyor Mounting

    Important Note: For special applications contact Chief for the recommended size of material to fabricate the top load beam and catwalk spreader beams for your application. Typically the recommended size if field fabricated is W6x20.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Instructions

    E A V E T O W E R Maintenance Instructions An annual inspection of the structure should be made to verify bolts are tight and torque recommendation maintained. Re-tighten hardware as required. Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 P/N - 621144 Page 33...
  • Page 34  Chief Industries, Inc. Inc. Street • PO Box 848 4400 East 39 Kearney, NE 68847 Phone 800.359.7600 For more information about Chief Industries, Inc. and additional products or services visit our website www.agri.Chiefind.com Chief Industries, Inc. 800-359-7600 MANUAL - 621144 Page 34...

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