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GSI Group X Series Installation Manual - Original Instructions

Ce compliant 16"-24" bucket elevator platform and ladder
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CE Compliant 16"-24" Bucket
Elevator Platform and Ladder
"X" Series
Installation Manual - Original Instructions
PNEG-1807CE
Date: 05-16-14
PNEG-1807CE

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  • Page 1 CE Compliant 16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series Installation Manual - Original Instructions PNEG-1807CE Date: 05-16-14 PNEG-1807CE...
  • Page 2 Use of the equipment information page will help you identify the equipment in the case that you need to call your dealer or installer. This information should be filled out and kept on record. Equipment Information Model #:___________________________________________ Serial #:____________________________________ Date Purchased:____________________________________ Dealer/Distributor Name and Phone #:___________________________________________ Material Handling...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............................4 Chapter 2 Safety ..............................5 Safety Guidelines ..........................5 Safety Instructions ..........................6 Chapter 3 Decal Location ............................8 Chapter 4 Overview ............................... 9 Chapter 5 Ladder Assembly ..........................10 Typical Ladder/Cage Setup ......................... 18 Chapter 6 Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages ................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1. Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all quantities are correct.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Safety

    2. Safety Chapter 2: Safety Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    2. Safety Safety Instructions Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel. As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area.
  • Page 7 2. Safety Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone. Keep Emergency Equipment Quickly Accessible Wear Protective Clothing Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate Eye Protection to the job.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Decal Location

    3. Decal Location Chapter 3: Decal Location DANGER DO NOT EXCEED PLATFORM LOAD LIMIT > 500 lbs Load limit = 500 LBS. (2.25 kN) (2.25 kN) Excessive load will damage platform and cause platform to fall. Injury or death will result. DC-2146 PNEG-1807CE CE Compliant 16"-24"...

  • Page 9: Chapter 4 Overview

    4. Overview Chapter 4: Overview This section is intended to provide a general, high-level overview of platform assembly for your GSI bucket elevator. Detailed instructions are given in the pages to come. This section should be used for reference only and is intended to provide general guidance about the overall process only.

  • Page 10: Chapter 5 Ladder Assembly

    5. Ladder Assembly Chapter 5: Ladder Assembly The ladder sections are to be mounted directly to the trunking sections. Quantities and section lengths may vary depending on overall height of system. If you have a non-standard height system, refer to supported bucket height reference chart for the correct ladder package for the system.
  • Page 11 5. Ladder Assembly Key: HP = Head Platform RP = Rest Platform 14' (4.26 m) Section 14' (4.26 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section Section 10' (3.0 m) 10' (3.0 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section...
  • Page 12 5. Ladder Assembly Key: HP = Head Platform RP = Rest Platform 14' (4.26 m) Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 10' (3.0 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section...
  • Page 13 5. Ladder Assembly Key: HP = Head Platform RP = Rest Platform 14' (4.26 m) Section 14' (4.26 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section Section 10' (3.0 m) 10' (3.0 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section...
  • Page 14 5. Ladder Assembly Key: HP = Head Platform RP = Rest Platform 14' (4.26 m) Section 14' (4.26 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section 10' (3.0 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section...
  • Page 15 5. Ladder Assembly Key: HP = Head Platform RP = Rest Platform 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section 10' (3.0 m) Section 14' (4.26 m) Section 14' (4.26 m) Section 10' (3.0 m) Section 10' (3.0 m) Section 14' (4.26 m) Section 14' (4.26 m)
  • Page 16 5. Ladder Assembly Key: HP = Head Platform RP = Rest Platform 14' (4.26 m) Section 10' (3.0 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section Section 10' (3.0 m) 10' (3.0 m) Section Section 14' (4.26 m) 14' (4.26 m) Section...

  • Page 17: Chapter 6 Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets And Safety Cages

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Chapter 6: Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Attach Tie Angle to Boot Trunking 1. On the NON-LADDER SIDE, attach tie angle to the trunking using 1/2" x 1" bolts. (See Figure 6A below and Figure 6B on Page 18.) a.
  • Page 18 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Attach Tie Angle to Boot Trunking (Continued) b. For 24" Boot Tie Angle: With lip of tie angle up and outward, align edge of tie angle to edge of trunking at down-leg end. With this alignment, tie angle will extend slightly beyond the edge of trunking at the up-leg end, as shown in Figure 24"...

  • Page 19: Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets And Boot Ladder Section

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets and Boot Ladder Section NOTE: Refer to ladder layout images, Figure 5A-5G on Pages 10-16. NOTE: Ladders can be mounted to either the up-leg or down-leg end of the elevator depending on the height and head platform hatch location.
  • Page 20 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets and Boot Ladder Section (Continued) b. 16" Up-leg boot bracket: Use 3/8" x 1" hex bolts to attach the ladder support brackets to the boot tie angle using the holes indicated in Figure 6D.
  • Page 21 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets and Boot Ladder Section (Continued) c. 24" Down-leg boot bracket: Use 3/8" x 1" hex bolts to attach the ladder support brackets to the boot tie angle using the holes indicated in Figure 6E.
  • Page 22 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets and Boot Ladder Section (Continued) d. 24" Up-leg boot bracket: Use 3/8" x 1" hex bolts to attach the ladder support brackets to the boot tie angle using the holes indicated in Figure 6F.

  • Page 23: Install Boot Ladder Section

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Install Boot Ladder Section 1. Trim a 10' ladder section to sit so that the first ladder rung is 12" from the ground. (See Figure 6G.) Trim Ladder to Ground Figure 6G Ref # Description Cut this section of the ladder so bottom rung of the...
  • Page 24 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Install Boot Ladder Section (Continued) 2. Attach trimmed ladder section to the left and right ladder brackets using 1/2" x 1" hex bolts through the bottom most set of holes. 3. Attach the next ladder section to the ladder brackets using 1/2" x 1" hex bolts through the top set of holes.

  • Page 25: Tie Angles To Trunking

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Tie Angles to Trunking 1. On the LADDER SIDE, use 1/2" x 1" bolts. See Figures 6I-6K on Pages 25-27 for the correct location of bolts for each elevator size. Tie angle must be installed at every trunking seam. NOTE: The bottom tie angle will be replaced with a rest platform tie angle (GECT1640FCRPX2) where a rest platform is to be installed.
  • Page 26 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Tie Angles to Trunking (Continued) 16" Bolt Locations Ladder side Non-ladder side Figure 6J 16" Bucket Elevator Tie Angles to Trunking Bolt Locations Ref # Part # Description BECT1640FX 16"-24" Type “X” Trunking Tie Angle GECT1640FX Up-Leg Set Down-Leg Set...
  • Page 27 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Tie Angles to Trunking (Continued) 24" Bolt Locations Ladder side Non-ladder side Figure 6K 24" Bucket Elevator Tie Angles to Trunking Bolt Locations Ref # Description Up-Leg Set Down-Leg Set Install Bolt Here PNEG-1807CE CE Compliant 16"-24"...

  • Page 28: Ladder Support Brackets

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Ladder Support Brackets 1. Attach ladder support brackets to tie angle using 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (S-7469). Use the holes shown Figures 6L-6P on Pages 28-30 for each size elevator. 2. Mount the upper right and upper left hand ladder support brackets to the top tie angle with 3/8" bolts. 3.
  • Page 29 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Ladder Support Brackets (Continued) 16" Ladder Brackets on Up-Leg Figure 6M 16" Ladder Bracket Location for Up-Leg 16" Ladder Brackets on Down-Leg Figure 6N 16" Ladder Bracket Location for Down-Leg Ref # Part # Description BECT1640FX...
  • Page 30 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Ladder Support Brackets (Continued) 24" Ladder Brackets on Up-Leg Figure 6O 24" Ladder Bracket Location for Up-Leg 24" Ladder Brackets on Down-Leg Figure 6P 24" Ladder Bracket Location for Down-Leg Ref # Part # Description BECT1640FX...

  • Page 31: Attach Ladders To Ladder Brackets

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Attach Ladders to Ladder Brackets 1. Attach ladder sections to the ladder brackets using 1/2" x 1" hex bolts (S-7935). (See Figure 6Q.) Figure 6Q Ref # Part # Description LAD1648TLH1 Bottom Trunk Support Bracket L.H. Side LAD1648TLH2 Top Trunk Support Bracket L.H.

  • Page 32: Safety Cage Installation

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Safety Cage Installation Safety cage entrance must be installed to the ladders within 7'-8' from the ground or platform deck. (See Figure 6R.) Figure 6R Ref # Description Safety Cage PNEG-1807CE CE Compliant 16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series...

  • Page 33: Install Safety Cage

    6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Install Safety Cage Safety cages are 10' sections, with the exception of the 3' entrance section. 1. Locate safety cage hoops (LDR-BCKTBHP) along the ladder rails where the safety cage hoops will be installed.
  • Page 34 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Install Safety Cage (Continued) 2. Attach safety cage hoops to ladder using 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. (See Figure 6T.) Figure 6T Ref # Part # Description S-7935 1/2" x 1" HHCS Bolt S-8506 1/2"...
  • Page 35 6. Tie Angles, Ladder Brackets and Safety Cages Install Safety Cage (Continued) 3. Install the seven (7) 10' safety cage straps along the safety cage hoops using 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. NOTE: Bolt heads should be to the inside of the hoop. (See Figure 6U.) Vertical Straps Figure 6U...

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 Rest Platform

    7. Rest Platform Chapter 7: Rest Platform Rest Platform Tie Angles to Bucket Elevators 1. Install rest platform tie angles to the lower trunking on both the ladder side and non-ladder side of the trunking. Use 1/2" x 1" bolts through the bolt holes indicated for the bucket elevator size being installed.
  • Page 37 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Tie Angles to Bucket Elevators (Continued) 24" Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Ladder Side Down-leg Up-leg Figure 7C 24" Rest Platform Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Ladder Side Ref # Part # Description GECT1640FCRPX2 16"-24" Rest Platform Tie Angle S-7935 1/2"...
  • Page 38 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Tie Angles to Bucket Elevators (Continued) 16" Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Non-Ladder Side Up-leg Down-leg Figure 7D 16" Rest Platform Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Non-Ladder Side Ref # Part # Description GECT1640FCRPX2 16"-24" Rest Platform Tie Angle S-7935 1/2"...
  • Page 39 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Tie Angles to Bucket Elevators (Continued) 24" Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Non-Ladder Side Down-leg Up-leg Figure 7E 24" Rest Platform Tie Angle Bolt Locations - Non-Ladder Side Ref # Part # Description GECT1640FCRPX2 16"-24" Rest Platform Tie Angle S-7935 1/2"...

  • Page 40: Attach Rest Platform Channel To The Rest Platform Tie Angle

    7. Rest Platform Attach Rest Platform Channel to the Rest Platform Tie Angle 1. Connect rest platform mounting channels to the rest platform tie angles using 1/2" x 1" bolts. Bolt hole locations for 16"-24" bucket elevator will be the same. (See Figure 7F.) 16"-24"...

  • Page 41: Rest Platform Cross Channel To Rest Platform Mounting Channels

    7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels 1. Place the rest platform cross channels between the rest platform mounting channels and connect those using 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts. (See Figure 7G.) Rest Platform Channels Figure 7G Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels Ref # Part #...
  • Page 42 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels (Continued) 2. Attach rest platform deck to the bottom of the rest platform mounting channels and rest platform cross channels, using 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts. Bolt heads should be installed against the deck plate. (See Figure 7H.) NOTE: The deck plate can be mounted on either the right or left side, but the flange must be mounted towards the opening.
  • Page 43 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels (Continued) 3. Install the handrail platform posts to the rest platform mounting channels and rest platform channels using six (6) 5/16" x 3/4" flanged hex bolts for each post, four (4) bolt to the front and two (2) on the side.
  • Page 44 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels (Continued) 4. Assemble the intermediate handrails by sliding the small handrail into the larger handrail to create a telescoping handrail that can be adjusted to the correct length between the posts. Two (2) of the small intermediate handrails and two (2) of the large intermediate handrails will need to be cut to fit.
  • Page 45 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels (Continued) 5. Install the front and back intermediate handrails to the platform posts using 5/16" x 3/4" flanged hex bolts. Adjust the rail into position by sliding it out to the correct length. 6.
  • Page 46 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels (Continued) 7. Connect the front rest platform handrails and the side rest platform handrails to the handrail platform post using 5/16" x 2" hex bolts. (See Figure 7L.) Handrails Figure 7L Ref #...
  • Page 47 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels (Continued) 8. Platform braces must be installed from handrail posts to mounting and cross channels using 5/16" x 3/4" flanged hex bolts. Braces should be attached to the outside of the platform post and to the inside of the mounting and cross channels.
  • Page 48 7. Rest Platform Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels (Continued) 9. Install ladder support brackets to the rest platform cross channel using 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts. 10. Attach ladders to ladder support brackets using 1/2" x 3/4" hex bolts. (See Figure 7N.) Figure 7N Ref #...

  • Page 49: Ladder Support

    7. Rest Platform Ladder Support NOTE: Drill holes where necessary. Figure 7O Ref # Part # Description 14FOOTRFWX or 14' Ladder Section 14FOOTX RP1648LS Ladder Support Rest Platform RP1648HSX 48" HSP Sides 43.605" Outside Handrail S-10136 U-Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2" PNEG-1807CE CE Compliant 16"-24"...

  • Page 50: Chapter 8 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Chapter 8: 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Considerable time is dedicated at the beginning of this manual to the proper orientation of channels and decks. This is because the orientation of these elements is essential to the proper construction of the head platform.

  • Page 51: Install Deck A And Toe Board

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck A and Toe Board 1. Orient the lip of the side toe board (HP1624STBX) out/away from the lower head and slide into place on non-drive side. Toe board hole A1 should be at the discharge end and A3 is at the up-leg end. 2.

  • Page 52: Install Deck A To Main Support Channels

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck A to Main Support Channels 1. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), connect Deck A to main support channel. IMPORTANT: Connect every hole. (See Figure 8C.) 16"-24" Deck A to Support Channels DECK A Figure 8C Deck A to Support Channels Ref #...
  • Page 53 8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck A to Main Support Channels (Continued) 2. Install decking support (HP1624DS) to up-leg end of Deck A as shown, using 3/8" x 1" bolts (S-7105) and 3/8" nuts (S-10028). 3. Install the hatch deck support bar (HP1624HDSX) to Deck A. This piece installs on the underside of Deck A and extends the width of the deck from edge to edge.

  • Page 54: Install Deck C And Toe Board

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck C and Toe Board 1. Locate pre-assembled Deck C, consisting of two (2) planks and connecting tabs. 2. Slide side toe board into place on the drive side of the lower head. 3. Orient the side toe board so that the hole labeled A1 is at the up-leg end and A3 is at the discharge end of the lower head.

  • Page 55: Install Deck C To Main Support Channels

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck C to Main Support Channels 1. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), connect Deck C to main support channel. IMPORTANT: Connect every hole. (See Figure 8F.) 2. Install decking support (HP1624DS) to up-leg end of Deck A as shown. Using five (5) 3/8" x 1" bolts (S-7105) and 3/8"...

  • Page 56: Install Deck E

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck E NOTE: The orientation of the flanges on Deck E is important to proper assembly. Deck E flanges should be to the outside of Deck A and Deck C. 1. Locate Deck E. It is the smallest deck. NOTE: Deck E will attach to Deck A, Deck C, both side toe boards and the main support channel.
  • Page 57 8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck E (Continued) 3. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), connect Deck E to main support channel. IMPORTANT: Connect every hole. (See Figure 8I.) 4. Align Deck E so the flanges are to the outside of Deck A and Deck C. Using 3/8" x 1" bolts (S-7105) and 3/8"...
  • Page 58 8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Deck E (Continued) Deck E DECK A DECK E DECK C Figure 8J 24" Deck E Ref # Part # Description S-10028 3/8" Flange Nut S-7105 3/8" x 1" Bolt PNEG-1807CE CE Compliant 16"-24" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series...

  • Page 59: Install Adapter Bracket For 16" Platforms

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Adapter Bracket for 16" Platforms NOTE: The adapter bracket attaches to decking and toe boards. The flanges should be to the outside of Deck A and Deck C. 1. Using three (3) 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), install the adapter bracket to cross deck support channel at the up-leg end of the platform between Deck A and side toe board and between Deck C and side toe boards.

  • Page 60: Install Hatch Filler Plate

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Hatch Filler Plate 1. Using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (S-3585) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028), install the hatch filler plate (HP1624HDF) over the un-used opening. (See Figure 8M.) Hatch Filler Plate Figure 8M Deck Plate Ref # Part # Description...

  • Page 61: Install Rail Supports To Deck E

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Rail Supports to Deck E 1. Attach two (2) head platform rail supports (HP1648HSH) to Deck E as shown using 3/8" x 1" bolts (S-7105) and 3/8" flange nuts (S-10028). (See Figure 8N.) Deck E Rail Support Brackets Figure 8N 24"...

  • Page 62: Install "W" Posts ("Corner Posts" X 4)

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install “W” Posts (“Corner Posts” x 4) 1. At each corner, align bottom edges of “W” corner posts (HP1648HWP) with bottom edge of platform decking. 2. Attach each “W” corner post to decking using 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts (S-6606) and 5/16" flange nuts (S-10268).

  • Page 63: Install Platform Posts

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Platform Posts NOTE: Platform posts are not flush with bottom of deck. 1. At the up-leg end, align two (2) platform posts (HP1648HCP) as described and connect to the decking where Deck E intersects with Decks A and C. Use 5/16" hex flange nuts (S-10268) and 5/16"...
  • Page 64 8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Platform Posts (Continued) 3. At the middle of Deck A and Deck C, install platform post (HP1648HCP) as shown and connect to the decking through a rail support (HP1648HSH). Use 5/16" hex flange nuts (S-10268) and 5/16"...

  • Page 65: Install Intermediate Handrails

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Intermediate Handrails IMPORTANT: Trim each rail as listed. Do NOT attempt to make entire adjustment by trimming only one rail. Each rail must be trimmed and installed as stated for proper fit. IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolt is to the inside of platform with nuts on outside at all connections.
  • Page 66 8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Intermediate Handrails (Continued) 2. Trim two (2) large and two (2) small rails by 15" each so that the remaining length of each rail, both small and large, is 21". (See Figure 8S.) a. Install these rails across the Deck A, Deck C, Deck E side of the platform and the opposite side as shown.

  • Page 67: Install Upper Handrails

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Upper Handrails IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolts is to the inside of platform with nuts on outside at all connections. NOTE: Upper handrails do not require any cutting prior to installation. 1.

  • Page 68: Install Tie Braces (Safety Cage Bars)

    8. 16"-24" Head Platform Assembly Install Tie Braces (Safety Cage Bars) NOTE: Safety cage bars (LDR-5171BE) are used as tie braces in this installation. IMPORTANT: For safety purposes, make sure head of bolts are to the inside of platform with nuts on outside at all connections.

  • Page 69: Chapter 9 Install Hatch

    9. Install Hatch Chapter 9: Install Hatch 1. Attach hatch hinge (HP1624HH) to the hatch deck door (HP1624HDD). Orient hinge so that it opens the desired direction. (See Figure 9A.) Fasten using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts hardware. Figure 9A Ref # Part # Description...
  • Page 70 9. Install Hatch Install Hatch (Continued) 2. Install hatch support (HP1624HS) to the bottom of the hatch door using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts and nuts. (See Figure 9B.) 3. Fasten peak cap handle (PR-331) to the bottom of the hatch door using 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts and nuts.
  • Page 71 9. Install Hatch Install Hatch (Continued) 4. Slide two (2) magnets (16-0092) onto each MS #6 x 3/4" FHS flat head screw (S-7166). Position the magnet so the screw head is countersunk into the magnet. (See Figure 9C.) 5. Insert screws with magnets through the hatch door and fasten with the #6 flange nut (S-10133). Hatch Deck Door - Magnets Figure 9C...
  • Page 72 9. Install Hatch Install Hatch (Continued) 7. Assemble pipe clamps (S-10139) to the magnet mount hatch bracket (HP1648LMM). Insert 3/8" x 3/4" carriage bolts through the magnet mount hatch bracket, 1/2" flat washer and pipe clamp. Fasten with 3/8" nut. (See Figure 9E.) 8.

  • Page 73: Chapter 10 4 X 5 Distributor Platform (Optional)

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Chapter 10: 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) The distributor platform is optional and only used on bucket elevators that have a distributor spout. The platform is used to access the distributor for maintenance and control adjustments. The platform should be located below the distributor head.
  • Page 74 10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) 16" Attach Bottom Clamp Band to Trunking (for 24" Instructions, see Steps 2 1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into inside set of holes of clamp bands for 16" assembly. Fasten together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts. 2.
  • Page 75 10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) 24" Attach Top Clamp Band to Trunking 1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into inside set of holes of clamp bands for 24" assembly. Fasten together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts. 2.
  • Page 76 10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) 24" Attach Bottom Clamp Band to Trunking and Knee Brace 1. Slide rods of clamp rod weldment into inside set of holes of clamp bands for 16" assembly. Fasten together using four (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts. 2.

  • Page 77: Assemble Supports (16"-24")

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Assemble Supports (16"-24") 1. Attach brace channels to the sides of the support channels using four (4) 1/2" x 1" bolts and nuts. Angle the knee braces across the bottom sides of the brace channels and attach using four (4) 1/2"...
  • Page 78 10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Assemble Supports (16"-24") (Continued) Distributor External Platform Support NOTE: Right hand shown. Figure 10F Distributor External Platform Support Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description DSP1648CS Distributor Platform Cross Support S-8506 1/2"...

  • Page 79: Assemble Decking And "W" Corner Post

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Assemble Decking and “W” Corner Post 1. Align A6 and A8 on platform decking weldment with A6 and A8 on the external platform supports. 2. Install platform decking weldment to the platform support channels using twenty four (24) 1/2"...
  • Page 80 10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Assemble Decking and “W” Corner Post (Continued) NOTE: Right hand shown. Figure 10I Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description DSP1648DEX 18" Decking S-7935 1/2" x 1" Bolt GSB36256 Toe Board Short Side S-8506 1/2"...
  • Page 81 10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Assemble Decking and “W” Corner Post (Continued) Distributor Deck Corner Post NOTE: Right hand shown. Figure 10K Distributor Platform Corner Post Ref # Part # Description HP1648HWP Head/Distributor “W” Post GSB30142X Toe Board Filler Plate S-6606 5/16"...

  • Page 82: Install Handrail Posts - Non Entrance Side

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Install Handrail Posts - Non-Entrance Side 1. Install the remaining two (2) “W” corner posts to the corners on the non-entrance side of the decking using four (4) 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts per post. 2.

  • Page 83: Install Intermediate Handrails

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Install Intermediate Handrails 1. Insert small intermediate handrail into the large intermediate handrails to create telescoping rails. Cut 30" off one small intermediate and one large intermediate rail to fit at entrance. Adjust all rails to the proper length and install to the posts using the 5 hole down from the top.

  • Page 84: Install Safety Bar Cross Supports

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Install Safety Bar Cross Supports NOTE: Safety cage bars (LDR-5171BE) are used as tie braces in this installation. 1. Install safety bar cross supports from the decking toe board to the rail posts using two (2) 5/16"...

  • Page 85: Install Top Handrails

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Install Top Handrails 1. Attach handrails to the posts using four (4) 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts and nuts per handrail. (See Figure 10O.) NOTE: Right hand shown. Figure 10O Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part #...

  • Page 86: Safety Gate Package (Optional)

    10. 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) Safety Gate Package (Optional) IMPORTANT: Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the inside platform post using 5/16" hardware. Attach safety gate assembly to intermediate platform door bracket using 5/16" bolt (S-1196), 5/16" flat washer (S-845) and 5/16"...

  • Page 87: Chapter 11 Warranty

    GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale, 14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier.
  • Page 88 Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. GSI Group 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 © 2014 by GSI Group Printed in the USA CN-312209...

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