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- Page 1 Roof Stairs Models: 12 FT. – 156 FT. DIAMETER BINS Installation Manual PNEG-2062 Version 6.0 Date: 05-02-19 PNEG-2062...
- Page 2 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. PNEG-2062 12'-156' Diameter Bin Roof Stairs...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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... - Page 4 NOTES PNEG-2062 12'-156' Diameter Bin Roof Stairs...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 6: Cautionary Symbol Definitions
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... -
Page 7: Safety Cautions
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Cautions Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Hand Protection • Wear clothing appropriate to the job. • Remove all jewelry. •... - Page 8 Chapter 1: Safety Precautions 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.
- Page 9 Chapter 1: Safety Precautions 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.
- Page 10 Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Confined Space Hazards and Entry Procedures • Note that the interior of this equipment is considered a con- fined space. Maintenance of this equipment can require access to the confined space. • Access doors must be shut and locked except when access is required.
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Page 11: Safety Decals
The safety decals on your equipment are safety indicators which must be carefully read and understood by all personnel involved in the installation, operation, service and maintenance of the equipment. To replace a damaged of missing decal, contact us to receive a free replacement. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois Street Assumption, IL 62510 Phone: 1–217–226–4421... - Page 12 Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Location Decal No. Decal Description Danger Keep Clear of On bin door DC-GBC-1A Augers covers On bin door Warning Unload Instructions DC-GBC-2A covers PNEG-2062 12'-156' Diameter Bin Roof Stairs...
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Page 13: Safety Sign-Off Sheet
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Sign-off Sheet Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name... - Page 14 NOTES PNEG-2062 12'-156' Diameter Bin Roof Stairs...
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Page 15: Chapter 2 Roof Stairs
Roof Stairs Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ General Information ▪ Assembling the 3-Step Stairs Section ▪ Assembling the 4-Step Stairs Section ▪ Assembling the 8-Step Stairs Section ▪ Assembling the Roof Stair Sections ▪ Installing the Roof Stairs ▪ Installing the Handrails General Information Roof Stairs may consist of a combination of 3-step, 4-step and 8-step sections (varies with diameter) which are spliced together before being installed onto the roof. -
Page 16: Assembling The 3-Step Stairs Section
Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Assembling the 3-Step Stairs Section 1. Place a left 3-step stringer section (35) and a right 3-step stringer section (36) at a distance and assemble the three stair steps (34) in between using flange bolts (2) and flange nuts (3). NOTE: •... -
Page 17: Assembling The 4-Step Stairs Section
Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Assembling the 4-Step Stairs Section 1. Place a left 4-step stringer section (61) and a right 4-step stringer section (62) at a distance and assemble the four stair steps (34) in between using flange bolts (2) and flange nuts (3). NOTE: •... -
Page 18: Assembling The 8-Step Stairs Section
Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Assembling the 8-Step Stairs Section 1. Place a left 8-step stringer section (32) and a right 8-step stringer section (33) at a distance and assemble the eight stair steps (34) in between using flange bolts (2) and flange nuts (3). NOTE: •... -
Page 19: Assembling The Roof Stair Sections
Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Assembling the Roof Stair Sections Roof Stairs may consist of a combination of 3-step, 4-step and 8-step sections (varies with diameter) which are spliced together before being installed onto the roof. Before You Begin The following assembly instructions are for splicing three 8-step sections to form a roof stair section. Refer to the table in General Information, page 15, for the number of stair step sections required for each... - Page 20 Chapter 2: Roof Stairs 2. Align and install the handrail posts (38) to the stair sections using the flange bolts (2) and flange nuts (3). NOTE: • Determine the location of the handrail posts (38) for each diameter (see Figure 2-7, page 22 Figure 2-8, page 23).
- Page 21 Chapter 2: Roof Stairs 3. Assemble the platform mount bracket (39) to the first handrail post set (38) using the flange bolts (2) and flange nuts (3). NOTE: The panel mount bracket (39) must be installed to the first handrail post set only. NOTE: Do not tighten the flange bolts (2), leave hand tight until the stairs assembly is installed onto the roof.
- Page 22 For each diameter, refer to the following images for the required sets of stair step section and the locations for the handrail post sets. Figure 2-7 For 12 ft. - 72 ft. diameter bins 3-step stair section (RFS-1000) 8-step stair section (RFS-1002) 4-step stair section (RFS-1001) 3-step stair section (RFS-1012) * If the 33, 48 , 60 or 72 ft.
- Page 23 Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Figure 2-8 For 75 ft. - 156 ft. diameter bins 3-step stair section (RFS-1000) 8-step stair section (RFS-1002) 4-step stair section (RFS-1001) 8-step stair section (RFS-1005)*** *** RFS-1005 is a 8-step stair section used only for 156 ft. diameter bin.
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Page 24: Installing The Roof Stairs
Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Installing the Roof Stairs Before You Begin Remove the three truss head bolts on the inside edge of platform where the roof stairs will be attached. 1. Lift and position the assembled roof stairs assembly (Q) on the panel adjacent to the manway hole. 2. - Page 25 Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Figure 2-9 Installing the roof stairs assembly 5/16 x 3/4 in. truss head bolt (S-10267) Roof stair assembly 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Roof panel Platform mount bracket (RFS-0009) Standard roof bolt Panel support bracket (RFS-0002) Flange nut Platform assembly 4.
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Page 26: Installing The Handrails
Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Installing the Handrails The following procedure is for the installation of handrails for the roof stair assembly. Before You Begin NOTE: If peak handrail is to be installed, then start installing the stairs handrail at the top and work down from peak to eave. - Page 27 Chapter 2: Roof Stairs Figure 2-10 Installing the handrails 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) Handrail post (RFS-0048) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Upper handrail (RFS-0007) 1/4 x 1 in. self-drilling screw Lower handrail (RFS-0008) Handrail brackets (WBS-0319) PNEG-2062 12'-156' Diameter Bin Roof Stairs...
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Page 29: Limited Warranty - N.a. Grain Products
12 months from the date of shipment (or, if shipped by vessel, 14 months from the date of arrival at the port of discharge). If, in GSI’s sole judgment, a product is found to have a defect in materials and/or workmanship, GSI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price. - Page 30 Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.com GSI is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation. Copyright © 2019 by The GSI Group, LLC Printed in the USA CN #342710...
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