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"X" Series Ladder, Cage, Platform
Assembly Instructions
PNEG-1773
Date: 11-15-10
PNEG-1773

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  • Page 1 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform Assembly Instructions PNEG-1773 Date: 11-15-10 PNEG-1773...
  • Page 2 PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............................4 Chapter 2 Safety ..............................5 Safety Guidelines ..........................5 General Safety Statement ........................6 Safety Instructions ..........................7 Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................... 9 Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ............10 Chapter 3 Decals ..............................11 Chapter 4 Assembly Instructions ........................14 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly (LDR-5193) ...............

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

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

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Safety

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

  • Page 6: General Safety Statement

    2. Safety General Safety Statement Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    2. Safety Safety Instructions Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems 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.
  • Page 8 2. Safety Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital and fire department near your telephone. Keep Emergency Equipment Quickly Accessible Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate Eye Protection to the job.

  • Page 9: Safety Sign-Off Sheet

    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 equipment. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times. It is strongly recommended that another qualified person who knows the shut down procedure be in the area in the event of an emergency.

  • Page 10: Proper Storage Of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior To Construction

    2. Safety Proper Storage of 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. If moisture is present, it must not be allowed to remain between the sheets.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Decals

    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).
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Assembly Instructions

    4. Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly (LDR-5193) Ladder Eave Platform Package Figure 4A shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection points. (Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time as support angles.) NOTE: When installing the top wind ring, do NOT use the top set of holes in the stiffener.

  • Page 15: Platform And Safety Cage Bar

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Safety Cage Bar Figure 4B shows the assembly of the platform post and post supports. This must all be assembled at the same time using 5/16" hardware. Figure 4B Platform and Wall Brace 4. Assemble the eave platform wall braces to the platform support and sidewall using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4C.) Figure 4C PNEG-1773 “X”...

  • Page 16: Platform And Handrail Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Handrail Package Figure 4D shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using 5/16" hardware. Figure 4D PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 17: Platform And Swing Gate Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Swing Gate Package 6. Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the inside platform post using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4E.) Figure 4E PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 18: Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Left Hand Side Assembly

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Left Hand Side Assembly 7. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet using the hole 9-3/8" from the stiffener hole pattern with 3/8" hardware. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle with 3/8" hardware and tighten. (See Figure 4F.) Attach left and right intermediate platform ladder bracket to the wall bracket and platform support with 5/16"...

  • Page 19: Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Right Hand Side Assembly

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Right Hand Side Assembly 8. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet using the hole 9-3/8" from the stiffener hole pattern with 3/8" hardware. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle with 3/8" hardware and tighten. (See Figure 4G.) Attach left and right intermediate platform ladder bracket to the wall bracket and platform support with 5/16"...

  • Page 20: Platform And Safety Cage Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Safety Cage Package 9. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole through the ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4H.) 10. Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and platform posts.

  • Page 21: Platform And Safety Cage Splice Bracket

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Safety Cage Splice Bracket 11. Attach the cage splice bracket to the post and cage splice using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4I.) Figure 4I PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 22: Platform Inside Post Bracket

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform Inside Post Bracket 12. Attach the post bracket to the inside post and bottom stair post using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4J.) Figure 4J PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 23: Ladder Only Eave Platform Package W/ Manway Guard (Ldr-5303)

    4. Assembly Instructions Ladder Only Eave Platform Package w/ Manway Guard (LDR-5303) 1. Attach ladder/eave platform handrail bracket (LDR-5304) and ladder/eave platform kickplate splice plate (LDR-5305) to eave handrail post (STX-0076) using 5/16" hardware. LDR-5207 will not be used in this package. (See Figure 4K below and Figure 4L on Page 24.) Figure 4K PNEG-1773 “X”...
  • Page 24 4. Assembly Instructions Ladder Only Eave Platform Package w/ Manway Guard (LDR-5303) (Continued) Figure 4L PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 25: 42'-60' Bins Ladder Eave Platform (Ldr-5208)

    4. Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Bins Ladder Eave Platform (LDR-5208) Ladder Eave Platform Package Figure 4M below and Figure 4N on Page 26 shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection points. (Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time as support angles.) NOTE: When installing the top wind ring, do NOT use the top set of holes in the stiffener.

  • Page 26: Platform And Safety Cage Bar

    4. Assembly Instructions Ladder Eave Platform Package (Continued) Figure 4N Platform and Safety Cage Bar Figure 4O shows the assembly of the platform post. This must all be assembled at the same time using 5/16" hardware. NOTE: 24" Safety cage bars are mounted to the inside of the post and the outside of the platform long angle.

  • Page 27: Platform And Handrail Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Handrail Package Figure 4P shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using 5/16" hardware. Figure 4P PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 28: Platform And Swing Gate Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Swing Gate Package 4. Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the inside platform post using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4Q.) Figure 4Q PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 29: Platform Ladder Bracket Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform Ladder Bracket Package 5. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet using the hole 9-3/8" from the stiffener hole pattern with 3/8" hardware. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle with 3/8" hardware and tighten. (See Figure 4R.) Attach left and right intermediate platform ladder bracket to the wall bracket and platform support with 5/16"...

  • Page 30: Platform And Safety Cage Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Safety Cage Package 6. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole through the ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4S.) 7. Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and platform posts.

  • Page 31: Safety Cage And Ladder Assembly

    4. Assembly Instructions Safety Cage and Ladder Assembly Ladder and Safety Cage Layout Item Platform Located above Ring: 4' Ladder Section Safety Cage 4' Section Bell Safety Cage - 2' Bell Safety Cage - 3' Bell Safety Cage - 4' Eave Platform Package Dimension A 327"...

  • Page 32: 2.66" Commercial Ladder Offset And Platform Layout

    4. Assembly Instructions 2.66" Commercial Ladder Offset and Platform Layout Figure 4T PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 33 4. Assembly Instructions Figure 4U PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 34 4. Assembly Instructions NOTE: See table on Page 31 for correct ladder and safety cage layout. 1. Assemble the wall bracket to the wall angle using 3/8" hardware. (See Figure 4W on Page 35.) NOTE: The wall angle must be assembled on top of the previous wall angle to provide a flat surface to mount the wall bracket.

  • Page 35: Left Hand Side Ladder Assembly

    4. Assembly Instructions Left Hand Side Ladder Assembly Figure 4W PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 36: Right Hand Side Ladder Assembly

    4. Assembly Instructions Right Hand Side Ladder Assembly Figure 4X PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 37 4. Assembly Instructions 4. Assemble the safety cage rail spacer, standard safety cage hoops and cage bars to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4Y.) 5. Assemble the safety cage rail spacer, bell safety cage hoops and cage bars to the ladder using 5/16"...
  • Page 38 4. Assembly Instructions Figure 4Z 3' Ladder Safety Cage Section Figure 4AA 4' Ladder Safety Cage Section PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 39 4. Assembly Instructions Figure 4AC 3' Ladder Safety Bell Cage Figure 4AB 2' Ladder Safety Bell Cage Figure 4AD 4' Ladder Safety Bell Cage PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 40 4. Assembly Instructions 6. The last ladder section at each intermediate platform and at the bottom may need to be cut off for proper fit. (See Figure 4AE.) 7. Anchor the last ladder section to the intermediate platform using the ladder base and 5/16" hardware. You must drill the platform floor to attach the ladder base to the platform.

  • Page 41: X" Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package (Ldr-5196)

    4. Assembly Instructions “X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package (LDR-5196) Platform Package 1. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet with 3/8" hardware. Assemble the left and right intermediate platform brackets to the wall angles with 3/8" hardware. (See Figure 4AF.) NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until completely assembled.
  • Page 42 4. Assembly Instructions Platform Package (Continued) 2. Assemble the platform wall brace to the intermediate platform front posts and wall angles with 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AG.) Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the platform back post using 5/16"...

  • Page 43: Platform And Safety Cage Bar Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Safety Cage Bar Package 3. Assemble the safety cage bars (knee brace) to the posts and front and back angles using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AH.) NOTE: Be sure the intermediate platform is level before tightening hardware. Figure 4AH PNEG-1773 “X”...

  • Page 44: Platform And Ladder Cage Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Ladder Cage Package 4. Assemble the ladder and ladder brackets to the intermediate platform bracket using 5/16" hardware. The top ladder rung must be level with the platform floor. (See Figure 4AI.) Figure 4AI PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 45: Platform And Cage Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Cage Package 5. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole through the ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AJ.) Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and platform posts.
  • Page 46 4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Cage Package (Continued) Figure 4AK NOTE: See Pages 34-39 for ladder and cage assembly. PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 47: X" Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package (Ldr-5301-X)

    4. Assembly Instructions “X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package (LDR-5301-X) Platform Package 1. Attach the wall angle to the sidewall sheet with 3/8" hardware. Assemble the left and right intermediate platform brackets to the wall angles with 3/8" hardware. (See Figure 4AL.) NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until completely assembled.

  • Page 48: Platform And Safety Cage Bar Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Safety Cage Bar Package 2. Assemble platform post and 24" safety cage bar to platform with 5/16" hardware. Attach eave platform wall brace to platform handrail post with 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AM.) Figure 4AM PNEG-1773 “X”...

  • Page 49: Platform And Handrail Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Handrail Package 3. Assemble top and intermediate handrails to the post using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AN.) Figure 4AN PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 50: Platform And Swing Gate Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Swing Gate Package 4. Assemble the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the platform back post using 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AO.) Figure 4AO PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 51: Platform And Safety Cage Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform and Safety Cage Package 5. Attach the ladder flare to the ladder using 5/16" hardware. You must drill the bottom hole through the ladder and use 5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4AP.) Attach the narrow safety cage bracket, cage hoops and cage splice brackets to the ladder flares and platform posts.

  • Page 52: Platform Ladder Bracket Package

    4. Assembly Instructions Platform Ladder Bracket Package 6. Assemble the ladder to ladder brackets using 5/16" hardware. The top ladder rung must be level with the platform floor. (See Figure 4AQ below and Figure 4AR on Page 53.) Figure 4AQ NOTE: See Pages 34-39 for ladder assembly instructions.
  • Page 53 4. Assembly Instructions Platform Ladder Bracket Package (Continued) Figure 4AR PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 54 4. Assembly Instructions 7. Platform placed at the bottom of the ring in which sidedraw placed. Figure 4AS shows placement of 7 ring ladder package platform with sidedraw in 7 ring. (See Figure 4AS.) NOTE: Shown for placement purposes only. Ladder mounting parts not shown. See Pages 34-39 for ladder assembly instructions.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Parts List

    5. Parts List 1. 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly (LDR-5193) 2. 42'-60' Bins Ladder Eave Platform (LDR-5208) 3. “X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package (LDR-5196) 4. “X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package (LDR-5301) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 56: 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly (Ldr-5193)

    5. Parts List 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly (LDR-5193) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 57 5. Parts List 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly (LDR-5193) Parts List Ref # Part # Description STX-0080 Single Piece Platform Floor STX-0014 Platform Toe Plate STX-0081 “X” Series Platform Long Angle STX-0011 Platform Short Angle STX-0082 “X” Series Platform Bracket - Right STX-0009 “X”...
  • Page 58 5. Parts List 72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly (LDR-5193) (Continued) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 59: 42'-60' Bins Ladder Eave Platform (Ldr-5208)

    5. Parts List 42'-60' Bins Ladder Eave Platform (LDR-5208) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 60 5. Parts List 42'-60' Bins Ladder Eave Platform (LDR-5208) (Continued) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 61 5. Parts List 42'-60' Bins Ladder Eave Platform (LDR-5208) Parts List Ref # Part # Description STX-0134 Single Piece Long Eave Platform Floor STX-0136 “X” Series Platform Long Angle STX-0009 “X” Series Platform Bracket - Left STX-0011 Platform Short Angle STX-0137 “X”...

  • Page 62: X" Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package (Ldr-5196)

    5. Parts List “X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package (LDR-5196) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 63 5. Parts List “X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package (LDR-5196) Parts List Ref # Part # Description LDR-5172 Ladder Intermediate Platform LDR-5175 Intermediate Platform Front Angle STX-0138 “X” Series Eave Platform Middle Angle LDR-5173 Intermediate Platform Bracket - Right LDR-5174 Platform Wall Bracket - Left LDR-5179 Intermediate Platform Front Post...
  • Page 64 5. Parts List “X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package (LDR-5196) (Continued) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 65: X" Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package (Ldr-5301)

    5. Parts List “X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package (LDR-5301) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 66 5. Parts List “X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package (LDR-5301) (Continued) PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...
  • Page 67 5. Parts List “X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package (LDR-5301) Parts List Ref # Part # Description LDR-5172 Ladder Intermediate Platform LDR-5175 Intermediate Platform Front Angle LDR-5176 Intermediate Platform Back Angle LDR-5173 Intermediate Platform Bracket - Right LDR-5174 Platform Wall Bracket - Left LDR-5179 Intermediate Platform Front Post LDR-5183...
  • Page 68 NOTES PNEG-1773 “X” Series Ladder, Cage, Platform...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6 Warranty

    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, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 70 Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.com Copyright © 2010 by GSI Group Printed in the USA...

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