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36 FT. DIAMETER
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PNEG-4936
Version 4.0
Date: 07-15-20
PNEG-4936

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  • Page 1 TopDry™ Autoflow Models: 36 FT. DIAMETER Construction Manual PNEG-4936 Version 4.0 Date: 07-15-20 PNEG-4936...
  • 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-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga.) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga.) ..........54 Two-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga.) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga.) ..........55 Two-Ring Stiffener (10 Ga.) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (8 Ga.) ............55 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 4 Installing the Fan Diffuser ......................116 Installing the Top Elbow Duct Section..................118 Assembling the 44 in. Duct Section................... 119 Assembling the 32 in. Expansion Section .................. 120 Assembling the Bottom Elbow Duct Section ................123 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 5 Assembling the TopDry Access Door ..................129 Assembling the Access Door Platform ..................130 Assembling the Cross Over Platform ..................132 Door Placement ........................133 Two Ring Door Installation Instructions ..................134 Limited Warranty — N.A. Grain Products ................141 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 6 NOTES PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Safety Precautions

    Personnel operating or working around equipment must read this manual. This manual must be delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. ST-0001–4 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 8: Cautionary Symbol Definitions

    This symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury. This symbol indicates a general hazard. This symbol indicates a prohibited activity. This symbol indicates a mandatory action. ST-0005–2 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 9: Safety Cautions

    • Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction. • If you do not understand any part of this manual or need assistance, contact your dealer. • Retain these instructions for future reference. ST-0025–3 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 10 • Do not walk or stand under hoisted equipment. • Always use sturdy and stable supports when needed for installation. Not following these safety precautions creates the risk of falling equipment, which can crush personnel and cause serious injury or death. ST-0047–1 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 11 Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. • For the United States: The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54. ST-0016–2 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 12 • The operating instructions in this manual pertain to the common cereal grains as indicated. When drying any other grain, contact GSI for additional recommendations. • On LP fired units, set pressure regulator to avoid excessive gas pressure applied to the burner during ignition and opera- tion.
  • Page 13 • Make sure grain chutes are empty by performing a manual dump before entering the bin. • Before attempting to remove and reinstall the fan blade, con- tact GSI for the recommended procedure. ST-0031–2 Do Not Overfill TopDry • Do not overfill TopDry. Stored grain must be no higher than the heater duct opening.
  • Page 14 • Do not remove or modify guards or covers. • Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining equipment. • Failure to follow these precautions will result in serious injury or death. ST-0037–1 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 15 — Do not work alone. Work in teams of at least three so that help is immediately available in the event of an emergency. — Confirm that all personnel have safely exited the equip- ment and tools have been recovered once work is complete. ST-0055–1 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 16 (suction). • Severe roof damage can result from any blockage of air passages. • Operating fans during high humidity or cold weather condi- tions can cause air exhaust or intake ports to freeze. ST-0028–2 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 17: Safety Decals

    (Autoflow Only) Above access door on heater Caution: Grain Damage DC-1718 housing. Above access door on heater DC-1702 Notice: Use Thermostat housing. Above access Warning: Sharp Edges door on heater DC-1559 Warning: Flame and housing. Pressure PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 18 Location Decal No. Decal Description Danger: High Voltage Control Box DC-1224 Danger: High Voltage Control Box DC-1165 Danger: Automatic Located on duct DC-973 Equipment access doors. Located next to DC-969 Caution: Vacuum Pressure aeration system. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 19 Augers covers. On bin door Warning: Unload DC-GBC-2A covers. Instructions To replace a damaged or missing decal, contact us to receive a free replacement. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510 Tel: 1-217-226-4421 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 20: 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 ST-0007 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 General Overview

    • Nail aprons or tool pouches to hold supplies • Gloves for hand protection • Tape measure • 1/2 in. Drive electric or pneumatic torque gun with variable impact capabilities • 1/2 in. Drive impact socket set • Lifting jacks PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 22: Guidelines For Proper Storage Of Grain Bin Materials Prior To Construction

    All jacks must be secured with braces or otherwise maintained in a stable condition. Lifting of the bins must not be done under windy conditions. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 23 12.At the completion of the bin, set stiffeners over the anchor bolts and measure the bin to ensure it is in a round condition. Consult with GSI for questions on tolerances. NOTE: For 2 ring doors or vehicle traffic doors, special placement issues may apply. Consult the special instructions provided with two ring doors or vehicle traffic doors for these options.

  • Page 24: Location Of Topdry Components And Accessories

    3. Aeration fan must not be placed within 90° of a fan or burner. 4. Storage chamber rotary switch must be mounted 3 ft. below fan/heater duct opening. Figure 2-2 Location of TopDry components and accessories - Top view PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 25 Must be in this location between the first two stiffeners to the right of the fan for proper operation. Must not be placed within 90° of a fan or burner. Must be at platform or optional ladder and platform will be required. Must be mounted 3 ft. below heat duct opening. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 26 NOTES PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Foundation

    NOTE: Making the 2 x 4 two feet longer than the radius will allow the 2 x 4 to also be used as a leveling device and for pulling concrete. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 28: Preparing The Foundation Forms

    NOTE: All foundation specifications must be construed as recommendations only. Because of the many variable conditions in an actual installation, manufacturer assumes no liability for results arising from the use of such recommendations. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 29: Foundation Forms

    3. Cover the sand with 4 ml. polyethylene plastic, which will act as a moisture barrier. 4. Add two layers of 6 x 6 in. wire mesh to the entire area of the foundation slab or the entire foundation for monolithic systems to complete the preparation of the bin’s foundation. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 30: Anchor Bolt Detail

    • Overall anchor bolt length (C) for 5/8 in. and 3/4 in. diameter anchor bolts are 12 in. (30.48 cm) and 18 in. (45.72 cm) respectively. Figure 3-3 Anchor bolt example (3/4 in. diameter anchor bolt shown) Anchor bolt length Anchor bolt Anchor bolt thread height PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 31: Anchor Bolt Chart

    4 ft. –9-1/16 in. 1.449 m 18 ft. –2-1/2 in. 5.550 m 9 ft. –5-1/8 in. 2.873 m 22 ft. –2 in. 6.756 m 13 ft. –11-1/4 in. 4.248 m 25 ft.–9 in. 7.849 m PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 32: Inline Centrifugal Fan Pad Guidelines

    Fan pad and fan must be leveled and smooth for proper operation. Vibration problems can result from improper fan leveling. CAUTION Figure 3-5 Centrifugal fan foundation 22 in. for TR-4734 Bin center 48 in. for TR-7048 Fan foundation Bin wall PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 33: Duct And Drying Fan Pad

    3. Front of pad must be perpendicular to bin wall. The fan foundation and fan must be level and smooth for proper operation. Improper leveling can cause vibration problems. CAUTION Figure 3-6 Duct and drying fan foundation Bin wall Center line of bin PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 34: Frost Free Foundation Guidelines

    2000 1300 ft. 400 ft. 9, 10 2 ft. –10 in. 19 ft. –0 in. 2000 1300 ft. 600 ft. 11, 12 3 ft. –11 in. 19 ft. –6 in. 2000 1300 ft. 900 ft. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Hardware Requirements

    5/16 x 1-1/4 S-7483 5/16 x 1-1/4 S-7483 S-10268 5/16 Flanged 5/16 x 1 S-10260 S-456 3/8 x 1 S-7487 Flanged 3/8 x 1 S-7485 S-9426 3/8 x 1 S-7487 S-9281 7/16 7/16 x 3-1/4 S-10261 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 36: Hardware For 2-Post Sidewall Sheets On 4 In. Corrugation Bins

    — — 7/16-14 JS Gr 8 with seal 3/8–16 YDP Gr 8 flanged — — — — 7/16–14 YDP Gr 8 flanged — — — — 1/2-13 YDP Gr 8 flanged — — — — PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 37: Identifying Bolt Grades

    CAUTION Grade 2 Bolts Grade 2 bolts are designated with a plain head and are not used in GSI grain bins. Grade 5 Bolts Grade 5 bolts are designated by three slash marks on the head. All 5/16 in. diameter bolts are to be grade 5 or higher.

  • Page 38: Color Chart For Bin Hardware Buckets

    • The color of the bucket lid is lime green. • Use to connect eave clip to sidewall sheet on bins. • Use to attach roof panels to flashing on bins. 1.300 in. (3.30 cm ) Grade 8 1.000 in. (2.54 cm) Grade 8.2 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 39: Bolt S-7483

    • Use to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges. (A flange nut is used on the nut side of the connection.) • The color of bucket lid is light green. 1.350 in. (3.43 cm) Grade 8 1.000 in. (2.54 cm) Grade 8.2 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 40: Bolt S-7487

    • Color of bucket lid is grey. NOTE: Do not use to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges where they connect to each other or the splice plates. 1.350 in. (3.43 cm) Grade 8 1.000 in. (2.54 cm) Grade 8.2 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Assembling Sidewall Sheets

    NOTE: Always assemble the top sidewall sheets with the orientation shown. Figure 5-1 2–Post top sidewall sheet orientation (Viewed from outside of the bin) Top of the top sidewall sheet Bottom of the top sidewall sheet PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 42: Sidewall Gauge Sheet

    Use this chart to interpret the color code painted on the corners of the sidewall sheets. Table 5-1 Color codes for sidewall gauges Sidewall Gauge Color Code Black/Yellow Orange Pink/Light blue Blue Brown/Red Green Yellow/Blue Black Pink Light Blue Orange/Blue Yellow/Purple PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 43: Caulking And Bolting Detail For Standard Sidewall Sheets

    1. Apply a strip of caulk near the outside edge of the outer sheet and between the outer two rows of bolts (A), then apply a strip of caulk 10 in. (25.4 cm) long along the horizontal seams (B), as shown in the figure below. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 44 NOTE: Do not tighten bolts until all the sheets are assembled and form a complete ring. 4. Tighten the bolts in sequence, starting from the center to the edge in both directions. This allows the sidewall sheets to draw-up evenly. NOTE: Tighten from the nut side. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 45: Guidelines For Constructing Sidewall Sheets

    4. Select the proper gauge material and assemble all sidewall sheets with the left panel to the inside with the right panel to the outside. Figure 5-4 Constructing sidewall sheets Left panel Concrete foundation Right panel Sidewall sheet PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 46 NOTES PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Stiffeners

    ▪ Base Stiffener (8 Ga.) to a Base Boot (10 Ga.) ▪ Base Stiffener (10-14 Ga.) to a Base Boot (10 Ga.) ▪ Base Stiffener (5 Ga.) to a Base Boot (10 Ga.) ▪ Stiffener Gauges PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 48: Stiffener Starting Location

    4. Make sure the flanged nut is installed from outside of the bin. Figure 6-1 Top stiffener starting location Top stiffener 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Sidewall sheet 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 49: Color Codes For Stiffener Gauge Identification

    The part numbers in the following table use an “XX” at the end of the number to represent the gauge of the material. Figure 6-2 Images of the top stiffeners Call Part Number Description Length Available Gauges FC-42065XX Two-ring top stiffener 85.44 in. (217 cm) FC-42066XX One-ring top stiffener 41.438 in. (105 cm) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 50: Standard Stiffeners

    93.563 in. (238 cm) FC-42063XX Two-ring stiffener 87.938 in. (223 cm) FC-42100XX Two-ring stiffener 87.938 in. (223 cm) FC-42059XX One-ring offset stiffener 50.594 in. (129 cm) 12, 14 FC-42074XX One-ring offset stiffener 49.563 in. (126 cm) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 51: Stiffener Splice

    Use the following information to determine the gauge of the splice needed to connect the stiffeners. Figure 6-4 Stiffener splice Call Out Part Number Description Length Available Gauges FC-42076XX Stiffener splice 10.688 in. (27 cm) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 52: Base Stiffeners

    Part Number Description Length Available Gauges FC-42111XX Base stiffener 87.938 in. (223 cm) FC-42063XX Base stiffener 87.938 in. (223 cm) FC-42062XX Base stiffener 94.594 in. (240 cm) FC-42057XX Base stiffener 94.594 in. (240 cm) 12, 14 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 53: Base Boot

    (11.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 0.6 cm) stiffeners 5 in. x 7 in. x 0.5 in. Base boot weldment for 5 6.188 in. (16 cm) FC-42109 (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm x 1.3 cm) Ga. base stiffeners PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 54: One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga.) To A One-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga.)

    Two-ring stiffener (FC-42075XX) (16 Ga.) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) Completed assembly NOTE: Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 55: Two-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga.) To A Two-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga.)

    Two-ring stiffener (FC-42063XX) (8 Ga.) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) Splice Stiffener (FC-42076) Completed assembly NOTE: Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 56: Two-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga.) To A Two-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga.)

    Two-ring stiffener (FC-42063XX) (8 Ga.) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) Splice stiffener (FC-42076) Completed assembly NOTE: Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 57: Two-Ring Stiffener (10-16 Ga.) To A Base Stiffener (10 Ga.)

    Two-ring stiffener (FC-42075XX) (16 Ga.) Base stiffener (FC-42057XX) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) Completed assembly NOTE: Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 58: Two-Ring Stiffener (5-8 Ga.) To A Base Stiffener (5 Ga.)

    Base stiffener (FC-42063XX) (8 Ga.) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) Splice stiffener (FC-42076) Completed assembly NOTE: Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 59: Base Stiffener (8 Ga.) To A Base Boot (10 Ga.)

    Base stiffener (FC-42057XX) (12–14 Ga.) Base boot (FC-42107) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) Completed assembly NOTE: Only place bolts where holes in the stiffeners align with holes in the sidewall sheet. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 60: Base Stiffener (5 Ga.) To A Base Boot (10 Ga.)

    8 Ga. 10 Ga. 12 Ga. 14 Ga. 14 Ga. 16 Ga. 8 Ga. 10 Ga. 12 Ga. 14 Ga. 16 Ga. NOTE: All TopDry bin stiffeners are mounted on the outside of the bin. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 61: Chapter 7 Topdry Drying Floor

    ▪ Assembling the Inside Cable Pulley ▪ Assembling the Outside Cable Pulley ▪ Chute Chain Assembly ▪ Installing the Leveling Band Post ▪ Installing the Leveling Band ▪ Installing the Grain Temperature Sensor Bracket ▪ Center Cone Assembly PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 62: Installing The Wall Bracket

    Figure 7-1 Installing the wall bracket Wall bracket (TD-100977) 3/8 in. sealing washer (S-3558) 3/8 in. hex nut (S-456) Stiffener 3/8 x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7486) Hole to align with the first hole of wall bracket PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 63: Installing The C-Channel

    1. Install the C-channels (A) to the wall brackets (B) in the top set of three holes using 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolts (C) and 3/8 in. hex nuts (D). Figure 7-2 Installing the C-channel C-channel (TD-100731) 3/8 in. hex nut (S-456) Splice plate (TD-100644) Wall bracket 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 64 2. Install the splice plates (E) joining the C-channels (A) seams using 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolts (C) and 3/8 in. hex nuts (D). Figure 7-3 Installing the C-channel splice C-channel (TD-100731) 3/8 in. hex nut (S-456) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) Splice plate (TD-100644) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 65: Assembling The Drying Floor Center Collar

    NOTE: Do not attach the center collar cross channel (F) until the floor is done. Figure 7-4 Assembling the center collar Center collar (TD-100730) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) Channel brace (TD-100745) 3/8 in. hex nut (S-456) Channel brace plate (TD-100460) Center collar cross channel (TD-100004) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 66 3. Position the center collar at the center of the bin and raise it to the required height. NOTE: Height is measured from the bottom of the center collar to the foundation. Figure 7-5 Center collar position 11 ft. – 8-3/4 in. (3.58 m) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 67: Installing The Rafter And Floor Support Purlin

    3. Install four sets of left (A) and right rafters (B) 90° to each other. Make sure the rafters (A and B) face the correct direction. 4. Install the remaining rafters (A and B) using 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolts (E) and 3/8 in. hex nuts (F). PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 68 Figure 7-7 Installing the rafter and floor support purlin Left hand rafter (TD-100736) Short purlin (TD-100741) Right hand rafter (TD-100737) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Long purlin (TD-100740) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 69: Installing The Intermediate Purlin

    4. Tighten all the bolts after all the floor sheets are installed. Figure 7-8 Installing the intermediate purlin Middle purlin (TD-100743) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Upper purlin (TD-100742) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Rafter PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 70: Installing The Chute Hopper And Intermediate Chute Bracket

    Figure 7-9 Installing the chute hopper and intermediate chute bracket Chute hopper (TD-100647) Floor sheet (TD-100738) Floor sheet with intermediate chute Flashing angle (TD-100654) (TD-100739) 5/16 x 3/4 in. self-tapping screw (S-7221) Intermediate chute bracket (TD-100078) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 71: Installing The Floor Sheets

    Tighten the 5/16 x 3/4 in. self-tapping screws (B) from the wide end of the floor sheet upward, working around at each level towards the center of the bin. Figure 7-10 Installing the floor sheets Floor sheet with intermediate chute Floor sheet (TD-100738) (TD-100739) 5/16 x 3/4 in. self-tapping screw (S-7221) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 72: Installing The Flashing Bolt

    5/16 in. hex nut (B). Figure 7-11 Installing the eave flashing bolt 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) One eave flashing bolt in the vertical seam 5/16 in. hex nut (S-396) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 73: Installing The Eave Flashing

    4. Secure the flashing pieces together where they overlap with three #10 x 5/8 in. self-tapping screws (E). Figure 7-12 Installing the eave flashing Eave flashing (TD-101018) 3/8 in. hex nut (S-456) Eave flashing bolt #10 x 5/8 in. self-tapping screws (S-280) Fender washer (S-3671) Flashing angle PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 74: Installing The Eave Flashing Splice

    The eave flashing splice comes as a single piece. Bending the splice at the tabs (C) will break the eave flashing splice into three parts (A and B). Figure 7-13 Bending the eave flashing splice Eave flashing splice middle piece (TD-1SG649) Bend the splice at the tabs Eave flashing splice side piece (TD-1SG649) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 75 (F) in all the gaps. Figure 7-14 Installing the eave flashing splice Eave flashing splice middle piece (TD-1SG649) Eave flashing (TD-101018) Eave flashing splice side piece (TD-1SG649) Tube caulk #10 x 5/8 in. self-tapping screws (S-280) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 76: Installing The Chute

    (D) and make sure the chutes raise and lower FREELY. Figure 7-15 Installing the chute Chute (TD-100017) 1/4 in. hex nut (S-1102) Angle dam (TD-100598) Chute hopper (TD-100647) 1/4 x 3/4 in. HHCS bolt (S-1429) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 77: Installing The Intermediate Chute

    (D) and make sure the chutes raise and lower FREELY. Figure 7-16 Installing the intermediate chute Chute (TD-100017) Intermediate chute bracket (TD-100078) Angle dam (TD-100598) U-Bolt (S-4748) 1/4 x 3/4 in. HHCS bolt (S-1429) S-Hook 1/4 in. hex nut (S-1102) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 78: Assembling The Inside Cable Pulley

    Figure 7-17 Assembling the inside cable pulley Pulley assembly (TD-101360) 3/8 x 1-7/8 in. shoulder bolt (S-4749) Inside cable pulley bracket (TD-100022) 3/8 in. sealing washer (S-3558) 3/8 x 1 in. HHCS bolt (S-8671) 3/8 in. hex nut (S-456) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 79: Assembling The Outside Cable Pulley

    4. Field drill 1/2 in. hole (J) into the sidewall to allow the cable to pass through. 5. Install the pulley (A) between the pulley brackets (F and G) with 3/8 x 1-7/8 in. shoulder bolt (C), 3/8 in. sealing washer (D) and 3/8 in. hex nuts (E). PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 80 Assembled pulley Large pulley bracket (TD-100038) 9-3/8 in. (23.8 cm) Small pulley bracket (TD-100039) 12 in. (30.48 cm) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Sidewall sheet 5/16 in. hex nut (S-396) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 81: Chute Chain Assembly

    NOTE: Keep approximately 2 ft. of excess chain (J) at the chutes (I). 4. Adjust the chains (G) until the chutes (I) are level, when the lift plate (A) is in the closed (up) position. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 82 7. The lift plate (A) must be approximately 12 in. down from the cross channel when the chutes (I) are level (closed position). Figure 7-20 Chute chain assembly Chain – 19 ft. (TD-100232) Chute “S” hook (S-3383) Excess chain Crimp the “S” hook after adjusting the chain. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 83: Installing The Leveling Band Post

    5/16 x 1 in. flange bolts (B) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (C). Figure 7-21 Installing the leveling band post Leveling band post (TD-100645) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Floor sheet PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 84: Installing The Leveling Band

    6 Bays with 20 holes between posts 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 6-3/16 in. Leveling band post 6-3/8 in. Perforated center band suspended from 2-3/8 in. roof panels 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 85 Figure 7-23 Number 2 set of leveling bands 7 Band sections per ring 12 Bays with 15 holes between posts 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 6-3/16 in. Leveling band post 6-3/8 in. 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 86 Figure 7-24 Number 3 set of leveling bands 10 Band sections per ring 12 Bays with 22 holes between posts 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 6-5/8in. Leveling band post 2-3/8 in. 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 87 Figure 7-25 Number 4 set of leveling bands 13 Band sections per ring 18 Bays with 18 holes between posts 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 12-3/16 in. 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Leveling band post PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 88: Installing The Grain Temperature Sensor Bracket

    Figure 7-26 Installing the grain temperature sensor bracket Grain temperature sensor bracket 8-1/2 in. Align the bottom hole with the 3 hole from Outer leveling band post bottom of the leveling band post Mount the sensors evenly around the bin Bolt PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 89: Center Cone Assembly

    1. Install the center cone sections (A) together using 1/4 x 5/8 in. bolts (B) and 1/4 in. nuts (C) to form the center cone assembly. Figure 7-27 Center cone assembly Center cone section (TD-1SG746) Flat overhead view 1/4 x 5/8 in. bolt Formed overhead view 1/4 in. nut Assembled view PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 90 (G) to the rafter (J) using #10 x 5/8 in. self-tapping screws (I). Figure 7-28 Center cone assembly installation Center cone assembly Rafter Center cone stiffener (TD-100748) Center collar #10 x 5/8 in. self-tapping screws (S-280) Center wear cap (TD-100749) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 91: Chapter 8 Roof Assembly

    4. Position the center support directly in the center of the bin. 5. Attach the eave angles or eave clips inside the bin wall PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 92 Bin diameter Bin diameter (ft.) Height using one ring of 4 in. corrugated sidewall (A) 13 ft. – 3 in. NOTE: The bin height (A) is measured to the top of the intermediate center collar. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 93: Assembling The Center Collar

    5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer NOTE: The lower set of holes (D) in the center (S-10260) collar are not used. Bin diameter (ft.) Center collar color code PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 94: Assembling The Intermediate Center Collar

    5/16 in. flange nuts (C). Figure 8-3 Assembling the intermediate center collar 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer Center Collar (CTR-0795) (S-10260) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Bin Diameter (ft) Center collar color code Green PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 95: Roof Panel Installation Instructions

    NOTE: Use the lower set of holes along with the foam sealant (W) to help seal the gap between the roof panels (B) and the intermediate center collar (H). When installing the roof panels (B), take into consideration placing the manway for ease of access to the sidewall and roof steps (J). PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 96 NOTE: Use the lower set of holes in the intermediate center collar (H). The gap between the intermediate center collar (H) and the roof panels (B) will be sealed with foam sealant (W) around the intermediate center collar (H). PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 97 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) Intermediate eave angle (CTR-1183) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) 30° Roof panel information (B) Bin diameter (ft.) Rib length (in.) Number of panels Part number Roof rib holes CTR-0386G115 218-1/8 PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 98: Installing The Roof Flashing

    Figure 8-6 Installing the roof flashing Center collar (CRP-4608) Roof flashing (CRP-4684) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Intermediate center collar (CTR-0795) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Reinforcement angle (CRP-6188) Caulking (S-4458) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 99: Installing The Peak Cap

    5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Peak cap (CRP-4602) Washer Cap hold-down (CRP-4654) 3. After tightening, it may be necessary to spread the rods slightly to make them parallel. Maintain a 10 in. gap between the rods. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 100: Installing The Round Manway Cover

    NOTE: Suffocation/flighting decals replacement part numbers: English, DC-GBC-1A and Spanish, DC-GBC-1S. 8. Snap the manway seal strip (M) onto the lip of the manway hole. 9. Make the necessary adjustments to the handle (E) and latch (I), creating a tight seal. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 101 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer #10-24 x 5/8 in. long bolt (S-2009) (S-10260) Handle (ACD-4513) Manway roof panel (CTR-0752G115) Handle gasket (CRP-5003) Manway seal strip (CRP-4998) Manway cover (ACD-4504) Moisture diverter (CRP-4999) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 102: Roof Ring Locations

    Table 8-1 Roof ring locations Number of pipes per Bin diameter roof ring Roof ring location from Roof ring color code ring location eave end 36 (T) Hole Blue / White 36 (B) Hole Gold PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 103: Installing The Roof Ring

    NOTE: Install the threaded stud (F) to the side where the next roof ring section will be installed. 7. Repeat this process, installing each new roof ring section (B) end onto the preceding threaded stud (F) just installed. (-XX) denotes the bin diameter. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 104 1/4 in. diameter bolt is an effective way to prevent the bolt from dislodging during certain wind and pressure conditions. Figure 8-11 Exploded view of threaded stud Roof ring section (CRP-5363-XX) Stud nut (S-8926) Threaded stud (S-8765) (-XX) denotes the bin diameter. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 105: Installing The Perforated Center Band

    (D). Figure 8-12 Installing the perforated center band installation Band clip (TD-100107) 5/16 in. hex nut (S-396) Perforated center band (TD-1SG226) Roof panel 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) 30 in. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 106 NOTES PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 107: Chapter 9 Chute Controller

    Chute Control and Cable Location The chute controller is mounted to the side of a TopDry bin and the cable is routed to the lift plate inside the bin. Figure 9-1 Chute control and cable location PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 108: Installing The Chute Controller Mounting Plate And Gussets

    Figure 9-2 Installing the mounting plate and gussets Stiffener mounting plate (TD-101327) Lower mounting gussets (TD-101326) Stiffener 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 3/8 x 1-1/2 in. HHCS bolt (S-10275) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 3/8 in. nylock nut (S-7383) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 109: Installing The Chute Controller Housing

    4. Use the 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (C) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (D) to attach the housing (A) to the bin sidewalls (E). Figure 9-3 Installing the chute controller housing Housing assembly 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Lower mounting gussets (TD-101326) Bin sidewall 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) Sidewall mounting bracket (TD-101331) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 110: Assembling The Chain Guard

    4. Install the rear chain guard (B) and controller cover to secure for lifting. Figure 9-4 Assembling the chain guard #40 roller chain (TD-101357) 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) Rear chain guard (TD-101336) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Idler sprocket mounting bracket (TD-101332) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 111: Testing The Limit Switch Activation

    Use the manual switch located on the main control panel to move the bolts on the sprocket to the closed position NOTE: In the closed position, the bolts are located below the switch at 9:00 and 6:00 o’clock. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 112 Chapter 9: Chute Controller Figure 9-5 Sprocket open and closed positions Chute controller electrical box (TD-101349) Sprocket (TD-101351) Tamper switch (TD-101463) Limit switch (TD-101465) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 113: Attaching The Cable To The Turnbuckle

    4. Bolt the turnbuckle to the chain (C). 5. Attach the cable (F) to the turnbuckle using two cable clamps (E). Figure 9-6 Attaching the cable to the turnbuckle Front chain guard (TD-101335) Turnbuckle Rear chain guard (TD-101336) Cable clamps Chain Cable PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 114: Leveling The Discharge Chutes

    4. When all adjustments have been made, secure the front chain guard cover to the chute controller mount. 5. Install the enclosure cover (A) and secure with 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (B). Figure 9-7 Attaching the enclosure cover Enclosure cover (TD-101330) 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 115: Chapter 10 Duct Installation

    ▪ Installing the Top Elbow Duct Section ▪ Assembling the 44 in. Duct Section ▪ Assembling the 32 in. Expansion Section ▪ Assembling the Bottom Elbow Duct Section ▪ Typical Duct Assembly ▪ Fan/Heater Mounting PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 116: Installing The Fan Diffuser

    Figure 10-1 Installing the top plate Top plate (TD-100665) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Diffuser hanger (TD-100750) 5/16 in. flat washer (S-845) 1/4 x 1 in. self-drilling screw (S-7229) 5/16 in. hex nut (S-396) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 117 1/4 x 1 in. screw (S-7229) Side bracket (TD-100656) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) Right side plate (TD-100663) 5/16 in. flat washer (S-845) Left side plate (TD-100664) 5/16 in. hex nut (S-396) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 118: Installing The Top Elbow Duct Section

    5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) Small upper elbow scroll duct (TF-1744) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Left elbow upper duct (TF-1738) 5/16 x 3/4 in. screw (S-7221) Right elbow upper duct (TF-1739) Fan entrance sheet PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 119: Assembling The 44 In. Duct Section

    5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) Right stiffener mount bracket (TD-101085) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) 3/8 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7485) Left duct mount bracket (TD-101097) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-968) 8. Not shown PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 120: Assembling The 32 In. Expansion Section

    5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (C) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (D). Figure 10-5 Assembling the top expansion section Front and back expansion panel (TF-1835) 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Left and right expansion panel (TF-1834) Top expansion section 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 121 Figure 10-6 Assembling the bottom expansion section 5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611) Bulb seal 32 in. expansion bottom sides Install bulb seal around the edges 5/16 x 3/4 in. truss head screw with Bottom expansion section sealing washer (S-10267) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 122 Chapter 10: Duct Installation 5. Slide the top expansion section (E) over the bottom expansion section (J). Figure 10-7 Assembling the 32 in. expansion section Top expansion section Bottom expansion section PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 123: Assembling The Bottom Elbow Duct Section

    C-channel bracket base elbow (TF-1741) Right base elbow duct (TF-1730) Base elbow entrance panel (TF-1745) Base elbow small scroll (TF-1733) Clean-out plate (TF-1732) 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 5/16 x 3/4 in. screw (S-7221) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 124: Typical Duct Assembly

    (C) and nuts (D). Figure 10-9 Assembling the duct sections Top elbow section Bolt Duct flange stiffener NOTE: The flange stiffeners are used only between the 44 in. duct sections. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 125 NOTE: Only the top expansion section (E) is installed to the duct section. The top expansion section (E) slides over the bottom expansion section (G). Figure 10-10 Assembling the expansion section to the duct section Top elbow section Duct section Top expansion section PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 126 Chapter 10: Duct Installation 3. Install the bottom elbow section (H) to the bottom expansion section (G). Figure 10-11 Typical duct assembly Bottom expansion section 44 in. duct section Top expansion section Bottom elbow section Top elbow section PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 127: Fan/Heater Mounting

    1. Mount the TopDry fan/heater units (A) to the bottom elbow duct (B). Fan legs (D) must set on the platform (E). 2. Mount the fan/heater to duct using the appropriate face plate (C). Figure 10-12 Fan/Heater mounting TopDry fan/heater unit Fan legs Bottom elbow duct Platform Face plate PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 128 NOTES PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 129: Chapter 11 Accessories

    5/16 in. hex nuts (R). Adjust rear latches (P) to fit the slot in the top and bottom catches (H) attached to the rear Z-frames (B). 9. Attach the assembled access door to the access door panel. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 130: Assembling The Access Door Platform

    1. Assemble the floor braces (B) to the platform support (A) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. truss head screws (M) and 5/16 in. hex nuts (N). NOTE: The floor braces (B) are installed on the third, seventh and eleventh holes of the platform support (A). PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 131 Platform floor (TDP-5006) 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) 5/16 x 3/4 in. truss head screw with sealing washer Platform floor splice (TDP-5010) (S-10267) Platform toe plate (TDP-5011) 5/16 in. hex nut (S-396) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 132: Assembling The Cross Over Platform

    5/16 x 1 in. flange bolt with sealing washer (S-10260) 5/16 x 3/4 in. truss head screw with sealing washer Support brace (TDP-5007) (S-10267) Platform floor (TDP-5006) 5/16 in. hex nut (S-396) Platform vertical angle (LS-371) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 133: Door Placement

    Standard two ring door can be used for bins with 13 rings and shorter heights. Figure 11-4 Two ring door placement (Viewed from outside of the bin) First ring (from bottom of the bin) Door assembly Second ring (from bottom of the bin) PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 134: Two Ring Door Installation Instructions

    Drill a 3/8 in. hole through the bin wall and bolt the door hold back bracket to the bin. If needed, install the door hold back extension to door hold back bracket. PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 135 Chapter 11: Accessories NOTE: Use WD-6242 for bins with 3-9 ring heights. Figure 11-5 Standard Two ring door PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 136 Middle Inner Door Panel WD-6126 Top Inner Door Panel WD-6028 Bottom Inner Door Port Hole Cover WD-6053 Inner Door Hinge Strap WD-1302 Door Hold Back Bracket WD-6110 Door Hold Back Extension WD-033 Door Retainer Door Frame Assembly PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 137 Chapter 11: Accessories NOTE: Use WD-6244 for bins with 10-13 rings heights. Figure 11-6 Heavy Two ring door PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 138 Bottom Inner Door Port Hole Cover WD-6053 Inner Door Hinge Strap WD-1302 Door Hold Back Bracket WD-6110 Door Hold Back Extension WD-033 Door Retainer WD-6147 Turnbuckle Latch Weldment D32–003 Turnbuckle 5/8 in. x 9 in. Special Heavy Door Frame Assembly PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 139 5/16 x 1-1/4 in. Flange Bolt WD-6283 Door Latch Rod Mount WD-6040 Latch Bushing WD-6039 Latch Bar WD-6278 Bottom Door Latch WD-6279 Top Door Latch WD-6280 Bottom Door Latch Mount WD-6281 Top Door Latch Mount WD-6282 Door Latch Rod PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...
  • Page 140 NOTES PNEG-4936 36 Ft. TopDry Autoflow...

  • Page 141: 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 142 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 Copyright © 2020 by The GSI Group, LLC Printed in the USA CN #359548...

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