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24' Gamma Roof Assembly
Installation Manual
PNEG-2262
Version: 1.0
Date: 11-18-20
PNEG-2262

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  • Page 1 24' Gamma Roof Assembly Installation Manual PNEG-2262 Version: 1.0 Date: 11-18-20 PNEG-2262...
  • 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-2262 24' Diameter Gamma Roof Assembly Instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety ..............................4 Safety Guidelines ..........................4 Cautionary Symbols Definitions ......................5 Safety Cautions ............................. 6 Safety Sign-Off Sheet ......................... 10 Chapter 2 Decals ..............................11 Chapter 3 Hardware Requirements ........................13 Bolt Torque Specifications ........................13 Chapter 4 Roof Assembly ...........................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Safety

    1. Safety Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment. Read and save these instructions. As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions that exist and to inform others as required.

  • Page 5: Cautionary Symbols Definitions

    1. Safety Cautionary Symbols Definitions Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation DANGER which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 6: Safety Cautions

    1. Safety Safety Cautions Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Hand Protection • Wear clothing appropriate to the job. • Remove all jewelry. ST-0004-1 • Tie long hair up and back.
  • Page 7 1. Safety Prevent Roof Damage Due to Vacuum Pressure • Roof damage can result from excessive vacuum or internal pressure from fans or other air moving systems. The manufacturer does not warrant this type of roof damage. • Adequate ventilation or “makeup air” devices must be provided for all powered air handling systems.
  • Page 8 1. Safety Rotating Auger Hazard • Keep clear of rotating augers and moving parts. • 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.
  • Page 9 1. Safety Stay Clear of Hoisted Equipment • Always use proper lifting or hoisting equipment when assembling or disassembling equipment. • 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.

  • Page 10: Safety Sign-Off Sheet

    1. Safety 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-2262 24' Diameter Gamma Roof Assembly Instructions...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Decals

    Make sure all roof vents are open and unobstructed. Start roof fans when supply fans are started. Do not operate when conditions exist that may cause roof vent icing. GSI Group, Inc. 217-226-4421 DC-969 WARNING Entrapment Hazard! On bin doors and...
  • Page 12 3. Station another person outside the bin. 4. Avoid the center of the bin. 5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator. Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death. GSI GROUP, INC. 217-226-4421 DC-GBC-1A WARNING On bin door Warning Unload DC-GBC-2A...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Hardware Requirements

    3. Hardware Requirements Bolt Torque Specifications The specification torque table below will help the installer determine how tight a specific bolt must be. A bolt that has been over tightened can be just as dangerous as one that has not been tightened enough. IMPORTANT: Bolts should not be tightened in excess of the torque specifications chart listed below.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Roof Assembly

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener The roof rafter bracket is the vertical member which supports the rafter. It is installed to the inside perimeter of the sidewall sheet at the same time as the top outside stiffener. What You Should Know NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts (3) until all hardware has been installed attaching the rafter bracket, to the sidewall and the outside stiffener.
  • Page 15 4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener (Continued) Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener (FC Stiffened Bins) - 4.00" Figure 4B Ref # Part # Description FC-42066XX One Ring Top Stiffener S-7488 3/8"...
  • Page 16 4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener (Continued) Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener (40-Series Stiffened Bins) - 4.00" Figure 4C Ref # Part # Description CTS-4016XX One Ring Top Stiffener S-7488 3/8"...

  • Page 17: Installing The Eave Clip And Intermediate Eave Angle To The Sidewall Sheet

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Eave Clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet The eave clips and intermediate eave angles are installed onto the sidewall sheet to assemble the roof panels. 1. Install the eave clips (2 or 6) to the sidewall sheet (1) with 5/16" x 1" flange bolts (3) and 5/16" flange nuts (4).
  • Page 18 4. Roof Assembly Installing the Eave Clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet (Continued) Installing the Eave Clip and Eave Angle to the Sidewall (4.00") Figure 4E Ref # Part # Description Sidewall Sheet CTR-1201 Standard Rolled Eave Clip S-10260 5/16"...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Peak Ring Attach Clips To The Rafter

    4. Roof Assembly Attaching the Peak Ring Attach Clips to the Rafter Peak ring attach clips secure the rafter to the peak ring weldment. What You Should Know Each roof rafter receives two peak ring attach clips. 1. Determine the correct orientation of each rafter (1) by identifying the roof panel holes (5) located near the end of each rafter (1).

  • Page 20: Attaching The Center Collar To The Peak Ring Weldment

    4. Roof Assembly Attaching the Center Collar to the Peak Ring Weldment The center collar assembly is a three piece design and attaches to the peak ring weldment using the Z-collar support clips (4). 1. Position the Z-collar center collar support clips (4) on to the peak ring weldment as shown in Figure 4G.

  • Page 21: Peak Ring/Center Collar Placement

    4. Roof Assembly Peak Ring/Center Collar Placement See Figure 4I gives the approximate height needed to install the center collar. With one sidewall ring in place, position the center collar at the height specified, measuring from the bottom of the center collar to the foundation as shown in Figure 4I.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Rafter Assembly To The Roof Rafter Bracket

    4. Roof Assembly Attaching the Rafter Assembly to the Roof Rafter Bracket Install the lower portion of the rafter assembly to the roof rafter bracket. 1. Position and align the lower portion of the rafter assembly (outside surface) (1) to the roof rafter bracket (2).

  • Page 23: Attaching The Rafter Assembly To The Peak Ring Weldment

    4. Roof Assembly Attaching the Rafter Assembly to the Peak Ring Weldment The rafter assembly must be installed to support the peak ring weldment and main roof structure. Before You Begin The center collar and peak ring weldment should be assembled and secured to the support pole and the rafter assembly should be assembled.

  • Page 24: Installing The Tension Rods

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Tension Rods What You Should Know Tension rods connect to the rafter brackets through the rafter and are installed around the inside of the bin. Before You Begin Make sure all the rafters are installed before preceding the installation of the tension rods. 1.

  • Page 25: Installing The Lower Purlin

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Lower Purlin Purlins are horizontal members between the rafters that give support to the roof structure. The length of the purlin determines its location on the rafter assembly. Before You Begin All the roof rafter assemblies must be installed and secured to both the peak ring weldment and the roof rafter brackets.
  • Page 26 4. Roof Assembly Installing the Lower Purlin (Continued) Figure 4N Installing the Lower Purlin Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description CRP-7341 Roof Rafter S-9426 3/8" Flange Nut CRP-7341 Roof Rafter S-10252 1/2" x 1-3/4" Flange Bolt CRP-7342 Purlin S-10253...

  • Page 27: Installing The Upper Purlin

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Upper Purlin Purlins are horizontal members between the rafters that give support to the roof structure. The length of the purlin determines its location on the rafter assembly. Upper purlin is located second from the eave. Before You Begin All the roof rafter assemblies must be installed and secured to both the peak ring weldment and the roof rafter brackets.
  • Page 28 4. Roof Assembly Installing the Upper Purlin (Continued) Figure 4P Installing the Upper Purlin Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description CRP-7341 Roof Rafter S-9426 3/8" Flange Nut CRP-7341 Roof Rafter S-10252 1/2" x 1-3/4" Flange Bolt CRP-7343 Purlin S-10253...

  • Page 29: Installing The Roof Panel Support Clips

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Panel Support Clips Roof panel support clips will support the roof panel. What You Should Know Roof panel support clips will be installed before installing the roof panels. This support clips will be installed on each purlin of the roof assembly.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Roof Panels

    4. Roof Assembly Attaching the Roof Panels Roof panels overlap the previous roof panel, giving protection from the outside elements. Rafters and roof panel support clips will support to hold the roof panels. Before You Begin Ensure all the roof rafter assemblies and purlins are installed and properly tightened. Pre-determine the manway access location.
  • Page 31 4. Roof Assembly Figure 4S Installing the Roof Panels Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description CTR-1198 CTR-0382 Roof Panel Eave Clip CTR-1201 Exposed Gap CTR-1183 Intermediate Eave Angle CRP-6092 Peak Ring Attach Clip S-10260 5/16" x 1" Flange Bolt with Sealing Washer CRP-7341 Roof Rafter S-3611...
  • Page 32 4. Roof Assembly 5. When all the roof panels within a group are in place, install the remaining 5/16" x 1" flange bolts (7) and 5/16" flange nuts (8) along the roof ribs and tighten. 6. Field drill holes (12) into the roof panels (1) through the holes in the roof panel support clips (11) and fasten using 5/16"...

  • Page 33: Installing The Roof Flashing

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Flashing The roof flashing will seal the area between the center collar and the roof panels. What You Should Know There are three roof flashing sections that overlap and bolt together. 1. Install the first roof flashing section (1) onto the roof panel (2) and align the holes in the roof flashing (1) with the holes in the roof panel (2) as shown in Figure 4W on Page 2.
  • Page 34 4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Flashing (Continued) Figure 4V Installing the Roof Flashing Ref # Part # Description CTR-0641 Roof Flashing CTR-0382 Roof Panel CRP-4608 Center Collar Align the flashing and the center collar holes S-10260 5/16" x 1" Flange Bolt with Sealing Washer S-3611 5/16"...

  • Page 35: Roof Ring Location (Optional)

    4. Roof Assembly Roof Ring Location (Optional) To determine the location of the roof ring, start at the wide or eave of the roof panel and count up each hole. Having counted up the required distance, as described in the table below, install the appropriate brackets.

  • Page 36: Installing The Roof Ring

    4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Ring Quantity and part numbers of roof ring kits vary with the location placement and with the size of each bin. The following procedure will be similar for each kit. 1. Determine the quantity of roof ring clips (3) needed for the roof ring section (2) being installed. NOTE: Each roof panel rib must have a roof ring clip installed.
  • Page 37 4. Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Ring (Continued) 5. Locate a threaded stud (6) and install stud nuts (7) evenly and to the center of the threaded stud (6). 6. Install the threaded stud (6) with stud nuts (7) to the end of the roof ring section (2). NOTE: Install the threaded stud (6) to the side where the next roof ring section will be installed.
  • Page 38 NOTES PNEG-2262 24' Diameter Gamma Roof Assembly Instructions...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Warranty

    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 40 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-361894...

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