Bulk Feed Tanks Introduction READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to WARRANTY is provided as part of the properly use and install equipment. Failure to do company’s support program for customers so could result in personal injury or equipment who use and maintain their equipment as damage. described in the manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty page located on the INSPECT the shipment immediately upon inside back cover of this manual. arrival. The Customer is responsible for ensur ing that all quantities are correct. Report any This warranty provides you the assurance that damage or shortages by recording a detailed the company will back its products where description on the Bill of Lading to justify the defects appear within the warranty period. In Customer’s claim from the Transport Firm. Our some circumstances, the company also responsibility for damage to the equipment provides field improvements, often without ends with acceptance by the delivering carrier. charge to the customer, even if the product is Save all paperwork and documentation fur out of warranty. Should the equipment be nished with any of the equipment/components. abused, or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a will become void and field improvements may permanent part of your equipment and should be denied. be easily accessible when needed. 4 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
Bulk Feed Tanks 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.To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you should pay special attention to. 5 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks General Safety Statement Our principal 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, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist and inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equip ment. Such alterations may produce a very dangerous situation, where serious injury or death may occur. You should consider the location of the bin site relative to power line locations or electrical transmission equipment. We recommend you contact your local power company to review your installation plan or for information concerning required equipment clearance. Clearance of portable equipment that may be taken to the bin site should be reviewed and considered as well. Any electrical control equipment in contact with the bin should be properly grounded and installed in accordance with National Electric Code provisions and other local or national codes. This product is intended for the use of grain storage only. Any other use is a misuse of the product! This product has sharp edges! These sharp edges may cause serious injury. To avoid injury, handle sharp edges with caution and use proper protective clothing and equipment at all times. Sidewall bundles or sheets must be stored in a safe manner. The safest method of storing sidewall bundles is laying horizontally with the arch of the sheet upward or over like a dome. Sidewall sheets stored on edge must be secured in a way that they cannot fall over and cause injury. Care should be taken in the handling and movement of sidewall bundles. Personnel operating or working around equipment should 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. 6 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on your machine. Keep signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new equipment compo nents and repair parts include the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from the manufacturer. Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction. Keep children and other unqualified personnel out of the working area at ALL times Read and Understand Manual. Keep your machinery in proper working condi tion. Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life. If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact your dealer. PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Maintain Equipment Understand service procedures before doing and Work work. Keep area clean and dry. Area. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is in operation. Keep hands, feet, and clothing from rotating parts. ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Be prepared if fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambu- lance service, hospital, and fire department near Keep Emergency Equipment your telephone. Quickly Accessable. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment Eye Protection...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Properly Store Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction to Prevent Wet Storage Stain: Wet storage stain (rust) will develop when closely packed bundles of galvanized material such as sidewall and roof sheets have moisture present from any source. Roof and sidewall bundles should be inspected on arrival for the presence of moisture. If moisture is present, moisture must not be permitted to remain between the sheets. In the case of moisture presence, sheets or panels should be separated immediately, wiped down, dried and sprayed with a light oil or diesel fuel. Where possible, sidewall bundles, roof sheets and other closely packed materials should be stored in a dry, climate controlled building. Storage inside a dry building should be done if at all possible. Where outdoor storage is unavoidable, the materials should be raised out of contact from the ground or vegetation. Stacking and spacing materials should not be corrosive or wet. Materials must be protected from the weather. Weather protection that permits more air movement around the bundles is best. The storage method of the roof bundles and sidewall sheets may also help minimize moisture presence. Roof bundles should be stored inclined. The bundles should be stored and secured in a safe & stable manner. Turning the bundles over and storing with the center of the dome “up” like a arch is an option. Sidewall bundles may be stored on edge, however these bundles should be secured in such as way as they cannot fall over and cause injury. Should “white rust” or “wet storage stain” occur, contact the manufacturer immediately concerning methods to minimize the adverse effect upon the galvanized coating. 9 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks (This Page) DC604 Located on the Cap Latch Control Arm (Next Page) DC590 Located on the Cap Latch Control Arm 10 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks DCGBC1A Located on inside the Peak Cap FOR REPLACEMENT DECALS CONTACT P.O. BOX 20 1004 E. ILLINOIS STREET ASSUMPTION IL, 625100020 PHONE: (217)2264421 12 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
Safety Bulk Feed Tanks Bulk Feed Tank Assembly Manual General Instructions First, read the Assembly Manual completely before Selecting The Proper Site starting to assemble your Bulk Feed Tank. Check your The selected site should be level, firm and free from shipment with the packing list to be sure there are no underlying debris. The tank can be installed satisfac shortages. torily on slopes, but as the slope increases, additional labor and materials are required for the foundation. 1. Decal protective mask must be removed when The concrete foundation surfaces must be level. If assembling tank. Mask may become difficult to re some fill is required, it should be watered and tamped move if left exposed to sunlight. thoroughly to prevent uneven settling from the weight 2. Vertical seams must be staggered on all sidewall of the tank. Good water drainage should be provided rings. to prevent water collecting under or around the tank. Naturally, the site must allow convenient access for 3. When legs extend up two rings, the leg holes must easy loading and unloading, plus provide additional be in alignment in the bottom two rings. space for future units. Also, consider the positioning ...
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Assembly Bulk Feed Tanks Bulk Feed Tank Assembly Note: *Represents 45 degree Bulk Body Sheet Chart Tanks. All other tanks come with 60 M ode l G auge degree or 45 degree hoppers BFT 12'1 Ring 18 BFT 12'2 Ring 1320 How to use charts on this page: BFT 12'3 Ring 132020 The chart titled "Body Sheet Chart" BFT 12'4 Ring 13182020 is for your reference when build BFT 12'5 Ring 1216182020 ing the tank. This chart tells you BFT 12'6 Ring 121516182020 how many rings your specific tank BFT 12'7 Ring ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks SIDEWALL SHEET ORIENTATION (12' ONLY) IMPORTANT: Please note the sheet orientation when assembling the bin sidewall. The upper right corner will have a slot or identifying sticker. This corner should be on the inside of the tank when assembled. Viewed from Inside. Sheet orientation will effect how the sheets lap together. 26 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Assembly Bulk Feed Tanks Sidewall Erection 12'21' Bulk Feed Tank 12' 21' diameter Bulk Feed Tanks are designed to be built vertically utilizing bin Caulking Detail jacks or a crane of adequate capacity. Before bolting the sidewall sheets to (For 12' Tanks Only) gether, check that you have the proper gauge steel for the first ring. The higher gauge number denote the thinner materi ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Once you have selected the proper gauge material, begin assembling all sidewall sheets in the following manner: Standing on the inside of the tank, place the left panel to the inside with the right panel to the outside. NOTE: The rope caulking is installed before each sheet is assembled. Wipe sheets clean where caulking is to be ap plied. Apply caulking on each side of the ...
Ro of Bulk Feed Tanks Sealed Roof Panel Installation (12'18' BFT) (Roof Reinforcement not 5/16" X 3/4" BIN shown for clarity) BOLT Roof to Sidewall Note that the roof and sidewall ladders are centered on a roof INSIDE OF TANK seam. Take notice when placing roof panel, that one edge is bent CAULKING down. This edge is to be placed (2 STRIPS) on the outside of other roof panel ROOF SHEET OVERLAP DETAIL to form a tight seal. Be sure to apply two strips of caulking on all seams. Roof Assembly Assemble roof panels in a counter clockwise manner. On bins that will be equipped with pnuematic ROOF SHEET fill system (refer to page 59), the CAULKING two roof panels with fill hole and (2 STRIPS) exhaust hole should be located opposite each other on bulk feed tank. INSIDE OF TANK ...
Bulk Feed Tanks Peak Ring The peak ring may now be in stalled. Again use two strips of caulking between peak ring and roof panels (refer to photo). Note that the peak ring goes to the Peak Ring outside of the roof panels. Caulking PEAK RING COLLAR DETAIL PEAK RING COLLAR 5/16" X 3/4" ROOF SHEET BIN BOLT INSIDE OF TANK CAULKING (2 STRIPS) 30 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
Bulk Feed Tanks Roof Ladder Note: Make sure ladder is positioned so it will fall between the legs when tank is complete. Note: Ladder is symmetrical about roof seam. One side shown for clarity. Part List for Roof Ladder Qty Qty Qty Key Part No. Description 12" Dia 15' Dia 18' Dia 1 BLK11680 Ladder Eave Safety Rung 2 2 2 2 BLK11762 12' BFT Roof Ladder Support Channel 2 2 BLK11763 15' BFT Roof Ladder Support Channel 2 2 ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks R o o f * Possible Cap latch locations Note: Center roof ladder over roof seam during assembly. Ladder is symmetrical about Roof Seam roof seam. One side shown for clarity. Use 5/16" bin bolts and nuts for assembly. Position Items 6 & 7 as needed for additional support. Bolt spacing used for Bolt spacing used for roof ladder roof ladder attachment attachment Roof Ladder Peak Ring Detail Note: Three (3) holes spaces on either side of centerline of ladder (Six (6) spaces between brackets) 33 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks 12' 60 Degree Roof Cap Ground Control Ground control comes standard on 12' Important: adjust chain See Detail #1 o 60 Bulk Feed Tanks. Ground Control in this area as ex o is optional on all 45 Bulk Feed Tanks. plained below. Ground control components come fully assembled for your convenience. The ground control is shipped with the arm secured for safety and shipping pur See Detail #2 poses. The wire and retaining tie are intended for shipping use only. Figure #1 CAUTION: The control arm is spring loaded. Be careful when removing shipping See Detail #3 retainers. (Page 35) Refer to the Control Arm and Ground Control details for component part assembly. The peak cap latch hook, located opposite the cap hinge, ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks R o o f Cap Hold Down Bracket Roof Eave Detail #2 Chain Holder Bracket BLK11949 BLK11950 (2) 4" Plastic Handles 5/16" Flat Washers 5/16" Key Ring Clips Bolt Cotter Pin Roof Eave Bracket BLK11950 After removing the slack from the ground control chain while in the fully closed and latched position. Install the key ring clip 2" below chain holder bracket. (See De tail #3). Ensure that the key ring allows the cap to fully latch when the cap is in the closed position, yet will not allow the chain enough slack on top of the cap to become wrapped around the pivot arm in a high wind condition. Detail #2 Chain Holder BLK11949 Bolt the Chain Holder (BLK 11949) to the bottom horizontal Detail #3 row of sidewall holes, or field drill and bolt to the leg tie brace ...
Bulk Feed Tanks Control Arm Make sure the loop of the Main Cap Spring (BLK11623) is held securely in the preloaded position by the head of the 5/16" bolt beneath. If necessary, place one or more 5/16" flat washers under the bolt head to ensure that the bolt catches the loop. WARNING The control arm is spring loaded. It must be re leased while on the ground and before attaching it to the peak ring. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. Note: Use the chart on page 37 for Control Arm and Control Arm Detail Ground Control details. Right hinge attachment holes Left hinge Spring stop attachment holes attachment hole 36 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Ground Control Latch Detail Parts List for Control Arm and Ground Control Latch D e s cription D e s criptio n K e y Part N o. K e y Part N o. Control A rm 1 P iece Bulk Tank Peak Ring 1 BLK 11735 12 BLK11730 N ylon Grommet w ith Nut 3/8" 16 x 6.5" H ex H ead Bolt (Grade 5) 2 ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Bulb Seal Kit (Optional) Bulb Seal is pressed into place around the lip of the peak ring. Note: Bulb seal kit is included with all pneumatic fill kits. When ordered as a separate option, specify Part No. BLK 10472. Cap Hold Down Package comes standard on all 45° hopper bulk tanks. Optional on all 60° hopper bulk tanks. BLK10472 Bulb Seal Cap Hold Down Package BLK10022 Cap Latch S7120 5/16" x 3.1/2" Bolt CRP4654 Cap Hold Down CRP4639 Cap Hold Down Bracket Right Hinge Attachment Holes Left Hinge Attachment Holes 38 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Ro of Bulk Feed Tanks 15' and 18' Roof Assembly Instructions After completing first ring assembly, you are ready to begin roof construction. First, build a roof center support to hold the peak ring in place at the proper height. A simple structure consisting of a sturdy cross arm attached to a pole and supported by a plat form or scaffolding will do. Stand the center support directly in the center of the tank. The bottom of the peak ring should be 89.5/16" (2269 mm) above the foundation on the 18' tank and 78.15/16" (2005 mm) above it on the 15' tank. These dimensions are approximate ones used in BFT construction. Adjusting the center support height will ease roof erection. Refer to the accom ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Roof Panel View "A""A" Caulking (2 Strips) Intermediate Eave Clip Reinforcement Sidewall Sheet Angle NOTE: REINFORCEMENT ANGLE EDGE IS PARALLEL TO SIDEWALL SHEET (ANGLE CAN BE INSTALLED COR RECTLY ONLY ONE WAY) Roof Panel Compression Strap Reinforcement Angle View "B""B" Roof Panel Caulking (2 Strips) View "C""C" Reinforcement Angle Peak Ring Roof Panel Caulking (2 Strips) Reinforcement Angle View "D""D" NOTE: REINFORCEMENT ANGLE EDGE IS PARALLEL WITH PEAK RING 40 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Roof: Raising Bulk Feed Tanks Note: See 30degree roof manual( PNEG1092) in roof hardware box for instructions on 12',15',18' & 21' grain bin roof. Grain Bin Roof Shown Anchor Cable Anchor Jacks Securely Anchor Tank Before 2nd Ring Assembly Anchor all jacks securely with metal stakes and NOTE: Add outside ladders and other cables (use one jack per sidewall sheet). Now accessories to tank walls as you continue to raise the tank just enough to assemble the next raise the tank. ring. When lifting your tank crank all jacks at an equal rate. This will prevent bowing previ After body sheets are assembled and bolts are ously assembled rings and make for easier hole tightened, raise the tank and attach the legs. Do alignment. To the inside of the first ring bolt the not put a bolt in the bottom sidewall hole yet, next ring. Be sure to stagger the sheets and because the hopper must be attached here. When select the proper gauge material. Lower the tank the legs are in place and tightened, release the on the foundation after assembling and tighten jack enough to rest the tank on the legs. ing bolts on each new ring. Now rebolt lifting straps to the lowest ring in place thus far. 41 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Watch for power lines. The crane and anything associated with building the bin (due to height) can get in the way of power lines. A crane of adequate capacity attached to a spider assembly with cables connecting at each vertical sidewall seam just above the legs can also be used to lift the tank. Make sure the tank is being lifted smoothly and evenly. Raise it enough to assemble the next ring and/or to attach the legs. Reference a qualified rigger. 12' 60° & 15' 60° Leg Attachment (for 12' 60° & 15' 60° Tanks Only) Curved Washer are supplied in the hardware packages. These washers must be installed at the Bottom Leg to Sidewall Bolt Connection, to the inside of the Hopper Panel as indicated in the Illustration Below. Apply caulking in between the hopper panel and the sidewall sheet. Sidewall Sheet 5/16" Hex Nut (S396) 10 Ga. Curved Washer (Blk12483) 5/16" x 11/4" Bin Bolt (S277) Leg Hopper Panel 42 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
Bulk Feed Tanks Hopper Assembly Hopper Sheets When starting to attach hopper sheets Sidewall Use Two Strips Sheet to sidewall it is recommened that the of Caulking first hopper sheet seam be positioned halfway between leg positions. Lap the hopper sheets as shown. Use two INSIDE OF TANK (2) strips of caulking on all seams at Use 5/16" x 11/4 sidewall to hopper and hopper sheet to Hopper Sheet Bin Bolts Hopper hopper sheet. Use 5/16" x 1.1/4" bin Sheet to Sidewall bolts (head to outside of tank) for Sheet only) attaching hopper sheets to bottom NOTE: EVERY HOLE IN HOPPER SHEET WILL BE sidewall sheet. Use truss head bolts to UTILIZED. Use 5/16"x3/4" truss head bolt on hopper seams. (truss head goes on inside of hopper) attach hopper sheet to hopper sheet. Be sure to place the head of the truss head bolt on the inside of the hopper. Leave one hopper sheet out to allow room to install the hopper collar. Be sure to use two (2) strips of caulking between hopper collar and hopper sheets, then put last hopper sheet in place. After the collar is in place, ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Bottom Sidewall Sheet Top Hopper Panel Caulking INSIDE OF TANK Bottom Hopper Caulking Panel o 15' 60°, 18' 45° & 21' 45 Hopper Sheet Detail NOTE: EVERY HOLE IN HOPPER SHEET WILL BE UTILIZED. Use 5/16" x 3/4" 5/16" x 3/4" Truss Head Bolt truss head bolt on hopper seams. Hopper Panel (truss head goes on inside of hopper) INSIDE OF TANK Flange Nut 16" Hopper Extension 16" Hopper Extension Detail Hopper Panel 5/16" x 3/4" Truss Head Bolt Flange Nut INSIDE OF TANK 22" Hopper Collar 22" Hopper Collar Detail 16"Hopper Extension Flange Nut ...
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Leg and Leg Bracing Bulk Feed Tanks Installation of Leg to 12 Ft. Only Sidewall Leg Back Leg Anchor Plate (BLK10057) (Has 1 Tab) Front Leg Anchor Plate (BLK10058) (Has 2 Tabs) Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts and nuts when attaching the leg to base. Make sure the washer is used on the slot side of the leg. When installing legs to sidewall, reverse normal insertion proce dure on bolts. Place hex head and neoprene washer to inside of sidewall, leaving threaded por tion of bolt protruding outward. This provides for a weather tight seal at the leg attachment loca tion. (See Leg Size Chart on page 48 before attaching legs.) 5/16" x 3/4" Bin Bolt Inside of Tank Leg Insert bolts from inside to outside on all leg to tank connections. 45 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Installation of Leg to Sidewall for 15', 18', & 21' BFT 1. When installing legs to sidewall, reverse normal insertion procedure on bolts. Place hex head and neoprene washer to inside of sidewall, leaving threaded portion of bolt protruding outward. This provides for a weather tight seal at the leg attachment location. NOTE:Insert bolts from inside to outside on all leg to tank connections. Figure 1: Plug Holes. 3/8" x 1" Bin Bolt (S455) 3/8" Nut (S 456) Inside of Tank Leg Figure 2: Installing legs to bin with bolt heads on the inside of bin and nuts on the outside. 46 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Hopper Assembly Bulk Feed Tanks 5/16" x 3/4" Truss Bolt head to be on Head Bolts inside of hopper. Hopper Collar Assembly 45 Degree 22" Hopper Collar BLK10854 Flange Nut Caulking (2 Strips) 60 Degree 22" Hopper Collar Hopper Seam Overlap Detail BLK10342 Install hopper collar before all hopper panels are assembled. Use 5/16" truss head bolts, as shown in the illustration, on all hopper seams. Be sure to caulk between the hopper collar and hopper panels. Refer to drawings. 16" 45° Hopper Extension Panel BLK10697 (3 Required) 22" Hopper Collar o 16" 45 Hopper Collar BLK10696 22" Hopper Collar 16" 60° Hopper Extension Panel BLK10487 (3 Required) 16" Hopper Extensions and Collar o 16" 60 Hopper Collar BLK10489 Before last hopper panel is attached, ...
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Leg and Leg Bracing Bulk Feed Tanks 12'21' Leg Bracing Tank "A" "B" "C" "D" 12' 60 o 36.962" 66.962" 112.359" o 12' 45 66.962" 36.962" 15' 60 o 50.596" 75.596" 138.250" o 15' 45 80.596" 50.596" o 18' 45 50.596" 63.640" 120.237" 21' 45 o 55.075" ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Depending on the size of the Bulk Feed Tank you are Leg Size Chart assembling, the leg will cover either the bottom ring Tank Size Hopper No. of Rings Length or 13/4 rings (56"). Refer to this chart to find the correct number of rings your legs will cover. Put all 12' Diameter Tank 45 Degree 15 Rings 130.125" legs on, but don't tighten bolts until all braces are in 12' Diameter Tank 45 Degree 67 Rings 154.125" place. Be sure to put leg braces on properly. (Refer to 12' Diameter Tank 60 Degree 15 Rings 175.125" pages 4951.) 12' Diameter Tank 60 Degree 67 Rings 199.125" 12' 45° 15' Diameter Tank 45 Degree 28 Rings 172.375" 67 RING 15' Diameter Tank 60 Degree ...
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Leg and Leg Bracing Bulk Feed Tanks Bracing Hole Layout 12' 60° 67 RING 13/4RING COVERAGE 12' 60° 15 RING 1RING COVERAGE CROSS TIE LADDER STANDOFF CROSS TIE 37" (939.8mm) LADDER STANDOFF 37" (939.8mm) CROSS TIE CROSS TIE CROSS TIE LADDER STANDOFF CROSS TIE LADDER STANDOFF 37" (939.8mm) 37" (939.8mm) 22" HOPPER BRACE 16" HOPPER BRACE 22" HOPPER BRACE CROSS TIE 16" HOPPER BRACE CROSS TIE LADDER STANDOFF LADDER STANDOFF ...
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Leg and Leg Bracing Bulk Feed Tanks Bracing Hole Layouts cont... 15' 45° 15' 60° LADDER STANDOFF CROSS TIE 50 5/8" LADDER STANDOFF LADDER STANDOFF CROSS TIE CROSS TIE LADDER STANDOFF CROSS TIE 50 5/8" (939.8mm) LADDER STANDOFF 50 5/8" 22" HOPPER BRACE LADDER STANDOFF 16" HOPPER BRACE CROSS TIE 22" HOPPER BRACE LADDER STANDOFF 16" HOPPER BRACE CROSS TIE LADDER STANDOFF LADDER STANDOFF ...
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Leg and Leg Bracing Bulk Feed Tanks Bracing Hole Layouts cont... 18' 45° 21' 45° CROSS TIE CROSS TIE LADDER 55 1/16" STANDOFF LADDER STANDOFF 50 5/8" CROSS TIE CROSS TIE LADDER LADDER STANDOFF STANDOFF CROSS TIE CROSS TIE 22" HOPPER BRACE 50 5/8" 55 1/16" 22" HOPPER BRACE 16" HOPPER BRACE 16" HOPPER BRACE LADDER STANDOFF LADDER STANDOFF LADDER LADDER STANDOFF STANDOFF CROSS TIE CROSS TIE LEG ANCHOR LEG ANCHOR BLK12050 ...
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Leg and Leg Bracing Bulk Feed Tanks Hopper to Leg Bracing Hopper braces are to be spaced equally around tank. Hopper braces are required on all hopper 5/16" x 3/4" Truss tanks. Refer to the chart below Head Bolt 3/8" x 1" Bolt for the quantities required. 16" Hopper 22" Hopper Description Qty Brace Part No. Brace Part No. Note: Hopper braces attach o 12' Diameter 45 Hopper BLK12115 BKL12116 8 between the legs and the collar/hopper horizontal seam. 12' Diameter 60 o Hopper BLK12113 BLK12114 8 Never bolt the braces directly o 15' Diameter 45 Hopper ...
Ladder: Sidewall (optional) Bulk Feed Tanks Optional Sidewall Ladder To start sidewall ladder, places two (2) outside standoffs spaces 18.3/4" apart. At 61/4" the roof eave, the ladder should be located on the standoffs. (Refer to drawing). Continue with standoff located on every 4" horizontal seam. Ladder support ring should be located between two legs as shown. This will standoff the ladder at the bottom of bulk feed tank. When position ing the ladder on the tank, be sure to attach ladder so the raised nonslip tread surface is to the top of the ladder rungs. Ladder Standoff Ring Chart Tank Ladder Standoff QTY REQ QTY REQ O O Dia. Ring Part No. 45 60 Ladder Standoff 12' BLK10150 3 3 15' BLK11814 ...
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Ladder: Safety Cage Bulk Feed Tanks Safety Cage Standard Bracket Adjustable Brace Start attaching ladder at the eave Field drill 5/16" holes (2) (top) of the Bulk Feed Tank. After the first ladder has been attached LS6616 to the sidewall of tank, attach End Section (2) ladder extension rails to the ladder LS6615 as shown. Refer to previous page for proper ladder placement in relation to the eave of the tank. Use hex head bolts on all safety cage connections. Attach hoop brackets and adjustable safety cage Side View brace to the top of the extension rails. Be sure to attach the adjust able brace on the left side of the ladder. Now attach the opposite end of the adjustable brace to the Ladder Extension Rail roof ladder rail. After completing LS4355 this, drill two (2) 5/16" holes through the adjustable brace and use 1/4" x 1.1/2" bolts and nuts to secure the two braces together. Add the safety cage hoops to the brackets and attach vertical supports to the hoops. Continue adding ladder sections and safety cage as sidewall rings are at ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Ladder: Safety Cage Safety Cage Assembly 5/16" Hex Bin Head of the bolt to be placed to the Bolts inside of the safety cage. Safety Cage Half Hoop LS4351 Safety Cage Vertical Support LS4353 Front View Side View Attach hoop to bracket on ladder Top View Overlap Safety Cage Safety Cage Standard Bracket Hoops 5" (127 mm) LS4349 57 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
Raising Bin Bulk Feed Tanks Raising Bin To Set On Foundation Be sure that all bolts are tightened properly. The bulk feed tank can now be set up on foundation. A crane of adequate capacity attached to a spider assembly with cables connecting at each vertical sidewall seam just above the legs will usually do the job. Refer ence a qualified rigger. Make sure there is enough clearence between the tank and surrounding power lines, electricution may occur. WARNING!! All usual and customary precautions must be taken to insure safety of personnel and property. Anchoring Tank Check all legs to see if shims are necessary to level the tank properly (shims are to be obtained locally). After bulk feed tank is level and shimmed properly, anchor the tank down with 5/8" washers and nuts. (Refer to drawing below). 5/8" Nut S836 Note: Leg shims are not standard equipment and must be obtained locally. 5/8" Washer S858 Leg Base Detail 58 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Bulk Feed Tanks Grounding Note: Parts not supplied by Manufacturer, they should be purchased Locally All bins shall have two (2) Ground connections. Ground clamps must be placed at equal distances around the bin. Alternate Installation: Cables may be placed in the foundation or through PVC Sleeve inserted in the slab during construction. Note: Grounding Rod must be placed a minimum of 24" from concrete Key Description 1 Cable Clamp 2 5' (1524 mm) Copper Cable (Plain or Jacketed) 3 Ground Rod Clamp 4 Ground Rod 1/2" x 10' (3048 mm) 59 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
Pneumatic Fill Kit Bulk Feed Tanks PNEUMATIC FILL KIT ASSEMBLY Note: inlet and exhaust parts from roof eave upward supplied with kit. 5/16" Square Neck 5/16" Hex Nut (S396) Bolt Cupped Washers Fill Tube is 4" in Exhaust Tube is 6" Diameter (avail in Diameter Roof Panel Identical prepunched roof panels are available from G.S.I. for inlet and outlet sections of Pneumatic fill systems. Ex truded lip of the panels provide for weather tight installation. Caulking placed between angle rings virtually eliminates all 12' Roof Panel 15' & 18' Roof Panels leakage problems. Rubber seal must be utilized at roof cap area to prevent material "Blow By" from pressurized sys tems. To install fill kits in roof panels not prepunched, cut 5 5/8" (143 mm) diameter holes in opposing roof panels as shown. Caulk sufficiently to provide weather tight seal. Refer to "Peak Ring Seal Strip" installation procedure when installing pneumatic fill kits. Abnormal pressure may require us of optional "Cap Hold Down Package". (BLK10474) 60 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank o 12' Diameter 60 Hopper Bin Specifications Under Collar Clearance 16" Collar 31.3/16" (792 mm) 22" Collar 35.3/4" (908 mm) IMPORTANT: Bolt Heads are inside of bin at the Leg to Body attachment and on all Vertical Seams on Hopper Panels. All bolts to be tightened from the nut side only. Refer to Detail on Page #2627 for location of caulking. 61 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank o 12' Diameter 60 Hopper Bin Parts List Key Part No. Qty. Description BLK12272 12 12' 30° Roof Panel (20 Gauge) A BLK12275 12 12' 40° Roof Panel (20 Gauge) BLK12286 12 12' 30° Roof Stiffener Channel (18 Gauge) B BLK12287 12 12' 40° Roof Stiffener Channel (18 Gauge) 4 Pe r 12' Side wall She e t Ring SS40682012 20 Gauge (Top Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS41932012 20 Gauge (Top Punched Decal Sidewall Sheet) SS40692012 20 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS40691812 18 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) ...
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Parts List Parts List Parts List Parts List Parts List Bulk F Bulk F Bulk F Bulk F Bulk Feed T eed T eed T eed T eed Tank 12' Diameter 60 Hopper Bin Specifications Roof Sheet Roof Sheet Peak Ring Collar Body Sheet Outside...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 12' DIAMETER 60° HOPPER BIN HARDWARE USAGE Note: Bolt listed first, nut second for each usage. Key Part No. Qty. Description S275 36 Bulk Tank Peak Ring to Roof Panels (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 1 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 36 S275 240 Roof Panel to Roof Panel (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 2 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 240 S275 144 Roof Panels to Top Sidewall Sheets (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 3 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 144 S275 Varies Vertical Sidewall Sheet Seams (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts 4 and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 Varies S275 Varies ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank o 12' Diameter 45 Hopper Bin Specifications Under Collar Clearance 16" Collar 34" (864 mm) 22" Collar 369/16" (929 mm) IMPORTANT: Bolt Heads are inside of bin at the Leg to Body attachment and on all Vertical Seams on Hopper Panels. All bolts to be tightened from the nut side only. Refer to Detail on Page #2627 for location of caulking. 65 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 12' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN PARTS LIST Key Part No. Qty. Description BLK12272 12 12' 30° Roof Panel (20 Gauge) A BLK12275 12 12' 40° Roof Panel (20 Gauge) BLK12286 12 12' 30° Roof Stiffener Channel (18 Gauge) B BLK12287 12 12' 40° Roof Stiffener Channel (18 Gauge) 4 Per 12' Sidewall She et Ring SS40682012 20 Gauge (Top Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS41932012 20 Gauge (Top Punched Decal Sidewall Sheet) SS40692012 20 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS40691812 18 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) C SS40691612 16 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS40691512 15 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) ...
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Parts List Parts List Parts List Parts List Parts List Bulk F Bulk F Bulk F Bulk F Bulk Feed T eed T eed T eed T eed Tank 12' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS Peak Ring Collar Body Sheet Roof Sheet Body Sheet Outside...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 12' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN HARDWARE USAGE Note: Bolts listed first, nuts second for each usage. Key Part No. Qty. Description S275 36 Bulk Tank Peak Ring to Roof Panels (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 1 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 36 S275 240 Roof Panel to Roof Panel (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 2 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 240 S275 144 Roof Panels to Top Sidewall Sheets (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 3 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 144 S275 Varies Vertical Sidewall Sheet Seams (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts 4 and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 Varies S275 Varies ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 15' DIAMETER 60° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS D1 Note: Stager upper and lower hopper panels D2 Under Collar Clearance 16" Collar 33" (838 mm) 22" Collar 37.9/16" (954 mm) IMPORTANT: Bolt Heads are inside of bin at the Leg to Body attachment and on all Vertical Seams on Hopper Panels. All bolts to be tightened from the nut side only. Refer to Detail on Page #27 for location of caulking. 69 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 15' DIAMETER 60° HOPPER BIN PARTS LIST Key Part No. Qty. Description A BLK12278 18 15' 30° Roof Panel (20 Gauge) B BLK12288 18 15' 30° Roof Stiffener Channel 5 Pe r 15' Side wall She et Ring HT38742015 20 Gauge (Top Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT38752015 20 Gauge (Top Punched Decal Sidewall Sheet) HT43421815 18 Gauge (Top 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT43431815 18 Gauge (Top 3Leg Punched Decal Sidewall Sheet) SS00151815 18 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT33911815 18 Gauge (Middle 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS00151615 16 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT33911615 16 Gauge (Middle 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS00151415 ...
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Parts List Parts List Parts List Parts List Parts List Bulk F Bulk Feed T Bulk F eed T eed Tank eed T Bulk F Bulk F eed T 15' DIAMETER 60° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS Roof Sheet Peak Ring Collar Roof Sheet Outside Outside...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 15' DIAMETER 60° HOPPER BIN HARDWARE USAGE Note: Bolts listed first, nut second for each usage. Key Part No. Qty. Description S275 36 Bulk Tank Peak Ring to Roof Panels (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 1 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 36 S275 414 Roof Panel to Roof Panel (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 2 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 414 S275 180 Roof Panels to Top Sidewall Sheets (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 3 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 180 S275 Varies Vertical Sidewall Sheet Seams (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts 4 and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 Varies S275 Varies ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 15' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS Under Collar Clearance 16" Collar 34.1/16" (865 mm) 22" Collar 36.5/8" (930 mm) IMPORTANT: Bolt Heads are inside of bin at the Leg to Body attachment and on all Vertical Seams on Hopper Panels. All bolts to be tightened from the nut side only. Refer to Detail on Page #27 for location of caulking. 73 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 15' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS Roof Sheet Peak Ring Collar Outside Roof Sheet Outside Body Sheet Roof Sheet 1 2 Inside Inside 15' ROOF STIFF ENER CHANNEL Inside Outside Body Sheet 3 Inside Body Sheet 4 Inside Body Outside 5 Sheet Outside Body Sheet Leg Hopper Panel Outside 6 Inside Inside Body Sheet 8 ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 15' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN HARDWARE USAGE Note: Bolts listed first, nuts second for each usage. Key Part No. Qty. Description S275 36 Bulk Tank Peak Ring to Roof Panels (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 1 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 36 S275 414 Roof Panel to Roof Panel (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 2 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 414 S275 180 Roof Panels to Top Sidewall Sheets (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 3 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 180 S275 Varies Vertical Sidewall Sheet Seams (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts 4 and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 Varies S275 Varies ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 18' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS Note: Stagger upper and lower panels D1 D2 Under Collar Clearance 16" Collar 34.3/8" (873 mm) 22" Collar 36.15/16" (938 mm) IMPORTANT: Bolt Heads are inside of bin at the Leg to Body attachment and on all Vertical Seams on Hopper Panels. All bolts to be tightened from the nut side only. Refer to Detail on Page #27 for location of caulking. 77 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 18' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN PARTS LIST Key Part No. Qty. Description A BLK12281 18 18' 30° Roof Panel (20 Gauge) BLK12286 18 18' 30° Roof Stiffener Channel B 5 Per 18' Sidewall Sheet Ring HT38742018 20 Gauge (Top Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS00152018 20 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS00151818 18 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT43421618 16 Gauge (Top 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) C HT33911618 16 Gauge (Middle 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) SS00151618 16 Gauge (Middle Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT33911418 14 Gauge (Middle 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT33921218 12 Gauge (Bottom 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) HT33921018 10 Gauge (Bottom 3Leg Punched Sidewall Sheet) D1 ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 18' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS Roof Sheet 18' ROOF STIFFENER Peak Ring Collar Roof Sheet Outside CHANNEL Body Sheet Outside Roof Sheet Inside 1 Inside Outside 3 Inside 2 Body Sheet Body Sheet Inside Inside Body Sheet 5 4 Outside Outside Leg Body Hopper Panel Sheet Outside 6 Inside Inside 8 ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 18' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN HARDWARE USAGE Note: Bolts listed first, nut second for each usage. Key Part No. Qty. Description S275 36 Bulk Tank Peak Ring to Roof Panels (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 1 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 36 S275 504 Roof Panel to Roof Panel (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 2 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 504 S275 216 Roof Panels to Top Sidewall Sheets (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin 3 Bolts and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 216 S275 Varies Vertical Sidewall Sheet Seams (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts 4 and 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 Varies S275 Varies ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 21' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS REFER TO GRAIN BIN ROOF INSTRUCTION MANUAL Note: Stagger upper and lower hopper panels Under Collar Clearance 16" Collar 33.15/16" (862 mm) 22" Collar 36.1/2" (927 mm) IMPORTANT: Bolt Heads are inside of bin at the Leg to Body attachment and on all Vertical Seams on Hopper Panels. All bolts to be tightened from the nut side only. Refer to Detail on Page #27 for location of caulking. 81 PNEG257 12'21' BFT ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 21' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN PARTS LIST Key Part No. Qty Description UTILIZES GRAIN BIN STYLE ROOF, SEE 30 o GRAIN BIN Grain Bin Roof ROOF ERECTION MANUAL 7 per 21' Body Sheets Ring SS22012021 20 gauge (Decal Sheet) SS00152021 20 gauge (Middle Sheet) SS00151721 17 gauge (Middle Sheet) C SS00151621 16 gauge (Middle Sheet) SS60141621 16 gauge (middleLeg Sheet) SS60131021 10 gauge ( Bottom Sheet) D1 BLK11244 21' 45 o Upper Hopper Panel (12 gauge) D2 BLK10846 18 21' 45 o ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 21' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN SPECIFICATIONS REFER TO GRAIN BIN ROOF INSTRUCTION MANUAL Body Sheet Body Sheet Inside Inside 5 Body Sheet 4 Outside Outside Body Sheet Leg Body Sheet Outside 6 Inside Inside Outside 7 Body Sheet Hopper Panel Hopper Panel Inside Offset 8 Hopper Panel Outside 9 Hopper Reinforcement Inside Angle (Optional) 11 10 ...
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Parts List Bulk Feed Tank 21' DIAMETER 45° HOPPER BIN HARDWARE USAGE Note: Bolts listed first, nut second in each usage. Key Part No. Qty. Description Grain Bin UTILIZES GRAIN BIN STYLE ROOF SEE 30° GRAIN BIN ROOF Roof INSTRUCTION MANUAL Hardware S275 Varies Vertical Sidewall Sheet Seams (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 4 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 Varies S275 Varies Horizontal Sidewall Sheet Seams (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 5 5/16" Hex Nuts.) S396 Varies S275 532 Leg to Sidewall Sheet (Use 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and 5/16" Hex 6 Nuts.) (Bolt Heads to Inside of Tank) S396 532 Hopper Panels to Sidewall Sheet (Use 5/16" x 11/4" Hex Head Bin Bolts and S277 504 5/16" Hex Nuts.) (Bolt Head to Inside at Leg to Hopper to Sidewall ...
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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. The end- user’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation) is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense,...
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