Hopper ladder make-up packages, grain bin (36 pages)
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Ladder 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. Failure to Part Number: 198925 R27 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: October 2018...
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New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Updated the charts for roof design capacities. Section 3.1.1 – Roof Design Capacities for Non- Structural Roofs on page 10 Section 3.1.2 – Roof Design Capacities for Structural Roofs on page 11 Updated the chart for OSHA Ladder Packages.
1. INTRODUCTION LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 1. Introduction This manual describes how to assemble a Westeel Ladder. Before assembling the 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 LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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 Std Peak Load Standard Roof Bin Series lbs (kN) 2.15 2.15 4000 (17.8)
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN LADDER – 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) 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.82 1.82 1.77 20000 (89.0)
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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 14.) 2. Any boxed parts that become wet should be dried and stored in a new box that is free of moisture. 3.
4. PREPARATION LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.2. OSHA (for North America) Suggested Ladders, Cages and 5.2. OSHA (for North America) Suggested Ladders, Cages and Platform Layouts Platform Layouts The following layouts show platforms situated at top-right of the first ladder segment. They can also be assembled in a mirror image configuration.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.3. ANSI (for North America) Suggested Ladders, Cages and Platform Layouts 5.3. ANSI (for North America) Suggested Ladders, Cages and Platform Layouts The following layouts show platforms situated at the top-right of the first ladder segment. They can also be The following layouts show platforms situated at top-right of the first ladder segment.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN EN (for European applications) SUGGESTED LAYOUT OF LADDERS, CAGES AND 5.4. EN ISO 14122 (for Europe) Ladders, Cages and Platform PLATFORMS Layouts Product designed and tested according to EN ISO 1422 - Layouts illustrate platforms set off to the right. The mirror image is also possible.) The following layouts show platforms situated at the top-right of the first ladder segment.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.5. Planning the Location of Ladder Components Important Timing (assembling components in the correct order and relative position) is very important when assembling ladders, eaves rails, roof stairs or roof ladders, platforms and inside ladders, and other bin components.
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5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 6. In the absence of an internal ladder, center the roof panel to which the roof stairs or roof ladders are being PLANNING THE LOCATION OF LADDER COMPONENTS (cont.) bolted to, on the center of the external ladder sections. Note NOTE: NORTH AMERICAN LAYOUT SHOWN THROUGHOUT THIS DOCUMENT, UNLESS...
If there is a ladder/platform combination, it is necessary to position the consecutive sidewall ladder runs on either side of an upright. The proper side wall bolt holes are illustrated below for a ladder positioned to 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN the left of the upright.
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5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN SECTION “A” Figure 11. Front View of Bin with Ladder LADDER INSTALLATION FOR FLAT BOTTOM WIDE CORR BIN DETAIL A2 APPLY WARNING LABEL SHOWN ON PAGE 3 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Risque de chute Falling hazard Do not climb ladder without Ne montez pas sur l' échelle si aucun dispositif antichute...
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5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Figure 12. Detail A1 SLIDE LADDER SUPPORT ARM CLIPS UP OR DOWN THE PASS THROUGH RAILS TO MATCH LOWER INSTALLATION POINTS BEFORE TIGHTENING PLASTIC PIPE CAP (P/N 234559) LADDER SUPPORT ARM (P/N 234504) LADDER SUPPORT 3/8”...
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SUPPORT LOCATIONS ON THE MATING CAGE SYSTEM. ONLY ONE BOLT IS REQUIRED IF ONLY USE 3/8” x 1” BIN BOLTS. PUTTING THE SEALING ONE MATING HOLE IS PRESENT IN THE WASHER ON THE INSIDE INSURES A WATERTIGHT SEAL 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER RAILS.
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BANDS OF CLIP. DETAIL 1 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Figure 15. Detail 2 SUPPORT ARM HAS THE FLEXABILITY TO MOVE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TO AVOID HATCH. FOR 15' & 18' BINS THE SUPPORT ARM CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE ROOF RIB TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH THE HATCH.
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5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN WIND BRACE Figure 17. Wind Brace D BRACE WIND BRACE (234650) WALLSHEET PANEL (for ladder segments within NEW NUT cages only) TO BE INSTALLED THESE BOLTS PROTRUDE THRU HOOP, LADDER CLIP FLANGES ON LADDER AND REINFORCEMENT CLIPS (234501) POINT BRACE...
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5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Figure 19. Details A3, A4 and A5 TWO BOLTS REQUIRED AT HORIZONTAL SEAM LOCATIONS 3/8” x 1” BOLT (TYP) FOR WIDE CORR BINS, LADDER CLIP LOCATION INTERMEDIATE LADDE LADDER CLIP UP WITH WALL SHEET SEAMS.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Figure 21. Ladder Cage Details TOP CAGE STANDARD 3/8” x 1” BOLT CAGE STANDARD CAGE (TYP) HOOP (P/N 234161) 44” VERTICAL BOLT THIS SUPPORTS (P/N 234516) 3/8” x 1½” BOLT LOCATION LAST (PASS THROUGH RAIL LOCATION BRACE BAR ONLY)
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3. Bolt cross member 2 (234613) to the platform to wall connection angle. Bolt the angle brace (234619) to cross member 2 and platform to wall connection angle. 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 4. Attach the toe board (234614) to the angle post. Bolt the corner post to the toe board. The angle brace (234619) bolts to the corner post and angle brace.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.8.2 Platform Plank to Platform Structure PLATFORM PLANK TO PLATFORM STRUCTURE 1. Attach cross member 1 (234612) and cross member 3 (234615) to the platform plank (234611) using 3/8” x 1” bolts. 1. Attach cross member 1 (234612) and cross member 3 (234615) to the platform plank (234611) using Figure 23.
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3/8” NUT 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Bolt the platform plank and cross members to the toe board and cross member 2. Figure 24. Bolting Together the Platform CORNER POST - P/N 234641 3/8” x 1” BOLT PLATFORM PLANK - P/N 234611 TOE BOARD –...
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN CORNER CHANNEL TO PLATFORM 5.8.3 Corner Channel to Platform 1. Bolt the corner channel (234643) to the platform plank and cross member 1. 1. Bolt the corner channel (234643) to the platform plank and cross member 1. Attach the platform plank to the corner post and angle post using 3/8”...
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.8.4 Hand Rails and MidRails to Platform 1. Bolt on the two tube rails – long (234165) to the corner channel and corner post at the hand rail and mid rail hole locations. Use 3/8” x 1” bolts for these connections, as illustrated. ANGLE RAILS TO PLATFORM 2.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN PLATFORM TO SAFETY CAGE 5.8.5 Platform to Safety Cage 1. The cage to platform band bolts to the ladder safety cage hoops (234161). The cage to platform band is 1. The cage to platform band bolts to the ladder safety cage hoops (234161). The cage to platform band punched for various bin diameters.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.9. Ladder Platform - EU-234608 SECTION “C-1”- LADDER PLATFORM – EU - 234608 In order to assemble the European version of the ladder platform, the standard platform assembly given should be followed until the channel post (234643) and corner post (234641) are assembled. The top most ladder clip (234501) should be left unbolted (bolt later).
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.9.2 Tube Rails to Platform 1. Bolt on the tube rail – long (234165) and tube rail – short (234164) to the corner channel and to the corner TUBE RAILS TO PLATFORM posts and extension angles using 3/8” x 1” bolts. 1.
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SAFETY CAGE AND SUPPORT ARM TO PLATFORM 5. ASSEMBLY 1. On the side of the platform that ties into the ladder safety cages, the upper Cage to Platform LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Band (234622) goes on the extension post bolted to the corner channel. The lower cage to platform band goes into the slot located on Cross Member 1 (234612) and bolts to the corner channel.
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.9.4 Ladder to Platform Connection - EN Version EN VERSION LADDER-TO-PLATFORM CONNECTION Figure 31. Ladder to platform connection SUPPORT ARM BRACKET (234518) BOLTS ONTO THE BIN AT A CONVINIENT NOTE: LADDER AND LOCATION CAGE EXTENDS 2 TIERS ABOVE PLATFORM BASE...
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN SECTION “C-2” - TOP PLATFORM FOR USE WITH WALL LADDERS - 234607 5.10. Top Platform for Use with Wall Ladders - 234607 The top platform will be at the eave of the bin and can be accessed using the wall ladders. Planning the location of the ladder and the top platform is important for easier assembly and to avoid interference.
equivalent nuts. An additional bolt hole is required to be field drilled as shown. 4. A Support Arm (234504) will be bolted onto the Angle Post (234642) and a Support Arm Bracket (234518) 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN is attached to the support arm that will bolt onto the roof sheet rib.
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connects it to the bin wall. The top ladder clips must be moved down 4” below the top wall sheet seam. 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Three of the Vertical Supports extend to the cage section below and overlap with the next set of vertical supports.
TOP PLATFORM TO LADDER CAGE CONNECTION 5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.10.3 Top Platform to Ladder Cage Connection Figure 35. Top Platform to Ladder Cage Connection SUPPORT ARM BRACKET (234518) TO ROOF RIB CONNECTION 5.11. Ladder Platform — Self Close Gate Installation 1.
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5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 4. Bolt the flange of the Z-channel post (234606) to the inside surface of platform toe board using two 3/8” x 1” bolts as shown in Figure 36 on page 5. Bolt the latch lock (213376, part 2 of latch) on the Z-channel web surface (face toward platform) with four 3/16”...
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.12. Block-Off Plate Installation Figure 37. Block-Off Plate Installation SECTION “D” BLOCK-OFF PLATE INSTALLATION HINGE/BLOCK-OFF PLATE ASSEMBLY (VIEWED FROM BACK OF PLATE) TOP HINGE SITS ON TOP OF THE BLOCK-OFF PLATE. BOTTOM HINGE SITS BELOW THE BLOCK-OFF PLATE.
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BLOCK-OFF PLATE (P/N 234530) 64.0” BOTH HINGES INSTALL POINTING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. HOW EVER THEY POINT “UP” OR “DOWN” DEPENDING 5. ASSEMBLY WHICH SIDE OF LADDER THEY ARE INSTALLED. SHOWN IS LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN INSTALLATION ON LEFT LADDER RAIL. RECOMMENDED HEIGHT 12”...
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.13. Hopper Ladder Support Installation SECTION "E" DER SUPPORT Figure 39. Top and side views of the ladder support NTS TO INSIDE OF HOPPER LADDER SUPPORT INSTALLATION I-BEAMS SECTION "E" LADDER SUPPORT I BEAM MOUNTS TO INSIDE OF WALL SHEET IF THERE IS INTERFERENCE WITH THIS...
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.13.1 Optional Vertical Support Ladder Details Table 6. 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 Curved Stair Packages for Hopper...
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5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – 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’...
5. ASSEMBLY LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.14. Inside Ladder Installation Instructions SECTION “F” INSIDE LADDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 42. Inside Ladder Details ROOF MOUNT INSIDE LADDER CLIPS SUCH THAT THE FLANGES MIN 4” POINT OUTWARDS AS SHOWN. AT THE TOP LOCATION, MOVE THE INSIDE LADDER CLIPS DOWN AT LEAST 4”...
6. APPENDIX LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 6.4. Platform Package - 234610 Table 18. Platform Package - 234610 (Intended as a part of OSHA Package, or as a standoff to access a hatch or door.) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 234611 PLATFORM PLANK 234612 CROSS MEMBER 1 234613...
6. APPENDIX LADDER – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 6.6. Ladder Platform - EU – 234608 Table 20. Ladder Platform - EU – 234608 Intended to be used with ladder and cage packages for the European version of the ladder platform. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 234610 WC LADDER PLATFORM PACKAGE...
7. LIMITED WARRANTY: LADDER – 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 LADDER – 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: LADDER – 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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