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Hopper Ladder Make-Up Packages Wide-Corr® Grain Bin Part Number: 198925 Revision: 20 Revision: 4 Installation and Storage Instructions WIDE CORR LADDER Original Instructions INSTALLATION AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING FOUNDATION OR ASSEMBLY EFFECTIVE DATE: January, 2016 Read this manual before using product.
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New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Updated the chart for vertical ladder support. Section 6.2. – Optional Vertical Support Ladder Details on page 30...
1. INTRODUCTION HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 1. Introduction This manual describes how to assemble a Westeel Hopper Ladder Make-Up Packages. Before assembling the hopper ladder, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly. Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.
2. SAFETY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 2. Safety 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that follows, and inform others.
2. SAFETY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Safety Glasses • Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris. Coveralls • Wear coveralls to protect skin. Hard Hat • Wear a hard hat to help protect your head. Steel-Toe Boots •...
Shortages and Damaged Parts; loading and unloading of the bin. Your dealer and local government agricultural Report damaged parts or shortages immediately to the delivering carrier, followed by a Order Optional Equipment; consultants can help you plan your storage system for maximum efficiency. confirming letter requesting inspection by the carrier, if required.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3. Before You Begin 3.1. Bin Design and Capacity Standard Westeel Grain Bins are designed for: 1. Non-corrosive free-flowing materials up to 55 lbs/ft (880 kg/m ) average compacted bulk density. 2.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.1.1 Roof Design Capacities for Non-Structural Roofs Table 2. Maximum Roof Snow Load at STANDARD Peak Load Plus Upgrade 1 Plus Upgrade 2 Plus Upgrade 3 Std Peak Load Standard Roof Bin Series lbs (kN)
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.1.2 Roof Design Capacities for Structural Roofs Table 4. Maximum Roof Snow Load at STANDARD Peak Loads Std Peak Load Standard Roof Bin Series lbs (kN) 2.01 2.01 2.01 2.01 1.96...
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.1.3 Roof Snow Load vs. Ground Snow Load The Roof Design Capacity tables reflect roof snow load (RSL) values. These are design values. Often, comparisons are made to ground snow values (GSL). These are not the same. The conversion from GSL to RSL varies between jurisdictions and is governed by building codes: •...
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 1. Wall sheets and/or uprights not specified for a given tier are used. 2. Foundations are found to be inadequate or out-of-level. 3. Anchor bolts (cast-in-place, drill-in, chemical type or other) are found to be inadequate. 4.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN structure must be properly oriented to ensure the eventual correct alignment between the catwalks and the supporting uprights. Finally, the connectors that tie into the uprights and support the catwalks are best installed during assembly of the structure.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Brace parts properly so as to avoid damage or injury from material falling when in storage. (See Detail D in Figure 2 on page 13.) 2. Any boxed parts that become wet should be dried and stored in a new box that is free of moisture. 3.
4. PREPARATION HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 4. Preparation 4.1. Check Shipment Unload the parts at the assembly site and compare the packing slip to the shipment. Ensure that all items have arrived and that none are damaged. Report damaged parts or shortages immediately to the delivering carrier, followed by a confirming letter requesting inspection by the carrier, if required.
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5. Assembly Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 5.1. Assembly Safety • Do not take chances with safety. The components can be large, heavy, and hard to handle. Always use the proper tools, rated lifting equipment, and lifting points for the job.
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5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Important • Regulations require that fixed ladders over a certain height must be outfitted with platforms and cages, or other approved fall arresting devices. For information on the specific requirements applicable in the jurisdiction in which a ladder is to be used, please consult the local health and safety authority.
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN SECTION “A4” 5.3.4 Angle Bracket Attachment and Foundation Details ANGLE BRACKET ATTACHMENT & FOUNDATION DETAILS Figure 7. Angle Bracket Attachment and Foundation Details ANGLE BRACKET CONCRETE PAD OPTION WITH STEEL SKID OPTION WITH ½”...
6. APPENDIX HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 6.2. Optional Vertical Support Ladder Details Table 9. 234569 Vertical Ladder Support Chart For 21' Diameters or Less Needed For Needed For Needed For Needed For Curved # of Hopper Rows of Span Span...
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6. APPENDIX HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN - Hoppers with diameters of 21’ or smaller will use the 234569 Ladder Support (LS) - Hoppers with diameters of 24’ or larger will use the 234568 LS • Hoppers with diameters of 24' or larger use the 234568 ladder support - Use the Vertical Ladder charts to identify the quantity of LS needed to span between Hopper Legs - Hoppers with diameters of 21’...
7. LIMITED WARRANTY: HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN WESTEEL GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS 7. Limited Warranty: Westeel Grain Bin Products Westeel – Ag Growth International ("Westeel") warrants products that it has manufactured and/or that are branded with its name (the "goods") subject to the following terms and limitations, (the "warranty"): Duration of Warranty This warranty will run from the date of purchase from the dealer or distributor, authorized by Westeel.
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7. LIMITED WARRANTY: WESTEEL GRAIN BIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS Procedure for Obtaining Service In the event of a warranty claim, the purchaser must complete any and all information required by Westeel in order to properly assess or investigate the claim. Westeel will not be responsible for the removal of any of the goods found to be defective, or transportation charges to and from Westeel's authorized dealer or distributor, or for installation of any replacement goods and/or parts furnished under the warranty.
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7. LIMITED WARRANTY: HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN WESTEEL GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect or impair the legal validity of any other provision of the warranty.
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