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.
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.
2. Safety General Safety Statement Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel. As owner and/or operator, you are responsible to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist and inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area.
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 which 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.
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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.
2. Safety Safety Sign-Off Sheet As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating and safety procedures for this auger. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping.
2. Safety Proper Storage Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction Wet storage stain (rust) will develop when closely packed bundles of galvanized material, such as sidewall and roof sheets, have moisture present. Inspect roof and sidewall bundles on arrival for any moisture.
3. Decals The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excessive vacuum or internal pressure from fans or other air moving systems. Adequate ventilation and/or “makeup air” devices should be provided for all powered air handling systems. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of downward flow systems (suction).
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24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510...
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24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510...
4. Assembly Two (2) Three (3) Three (3) Step Three (3) or “C” Series Four (4) Step Manway Flattop Handrail Tank Step Step Bottom Four (4) Roof Stair Transition Section Handrail Package (Order Size Section Section Section Step Top Package (LDR-4406) Package Separately)
5. Stair Section Four (4) Step Top Assembly (LDR-4239) NOTE: Roof stair leveling shim, (LDR-4258), (not shown) is also included in four (4) step top assembly. Figure 5C PNEG-1623 Roof Stairs and Handrail Assembly...
6. Complete Stair Assembly See Figure 7A on Page 23. See Figure 9A on Page 30. Figure 6A NOTE: Start roof stair assembly with three (3) step bottom section (LDR-5129). Center the roof stair sections over the roof panel. Attach the appropriate number of two (2) step, three (3) step or four (4) step sections to the bottom section.
7. Three (3) Step Bottom Three (3) Step Bottom Section (LDR-5129) Figure 7A Begin roof stairs directly above sidewall ladder and adjacent to the manway panel. Roof stair sections are to be centered on roof panel. Begin with three (3) step bottom section (LDR-5129). Align edge of rib spanning angle (LDR-4149) with edge of roof rib.
8. Manway Handrail 36'-60' w/ Round Manway (Refer to Page 25 Page 26 for details.) 1. Loosely assemble handrail posts (LDR-4392) to post attach weld (LDR-4228) using 5/16" hardware. 2. Loosely attach corner insert weldment (LDR-4390) to handrail posts. 3. Place pipe handrails (LDR-4398) between the corner insert weldments. After the correct spacing is found, secure with 1/4"...
8. Manway Handrail 72'-135' w/ Obround Manway (Refer to Page 28 Page 29 for details.) 1. Loosely assemble handrail posts (LDR-4392) to post attach weld (LDR-4228) using 5/16" hardware. 2. Loosely attach corner insert weldment (LDR-4390) to handrail posts. 3. Place pipe handrails (LDR-4398) between the corner insert weldments. After the correct spacing is found, secure with 1/4"...
9. Stair Section Connection Figure 9A Connect remaining roof sections as shown. Always start with the bottom three (3) step sections and finish with the four (4) step top section. The sections used between the top and bottom sections are outlined in the Chart on Page 14.
10. Transition Section Roof Stair with Transition Assembly Instructions (72'-105') 1. Begin assembly at the bottom eave of the roof with the bottom three (3) step section, part #LDR-5129. When fastening the rib spanning bracket to the roof rib, field drill through the bracket and the roof rib, then fasten with 5/16"...
11. Flattop Peak Handrail 36'-90' Assembly Instructions (Refer to Page 35 for details.) 1. Loosely assemble five (5) handrail posts (LDR-4332) with upper (LDR-5120), lower and intermediate (LDR-5121) handrails connecting the posts as shown in the typical post view on Page 2.
11. Flattop Peak Handrail 105' Assembly Instructions (Refer to Page 37 for details.) 1. Loosely assemble five (5) handrail posts (LDR-4332) with upper (LDR-4329), lower and intermediate (LDR-4328) handrails connecting the posts as shown in the typical post view on Page 2.
11. Flattop Peak Handrail 135' Assembly Instructions (Refer to Page 39 for details.) 1. Loosely assemble six (6) handrail posts (LDR-4332) with upper (LDR-5149), lower and intermediate (LDR-5152) handrails connecting the posts as shown in the typical post view on Page 2.
The GSI Group 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.
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