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 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.
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 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.
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.
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. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Sidewall Stair Sub-assemblies “X” Series Top Sidewall Stair Assembly Top section handrail inside (See chart on Page 14 Top section handrail outside part numbers.) (See chart on Page 14 part numbers.) Stair bracket assembly (See Page 15 for part numbers.)
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Sidewall Stair Sub-assemblies (Continued) “X” Series Standard Stair Assembly Standard section handrail inside (See chart on Page 14 for part numbers.) Standard section handrail outside (See chart on Page 14 for part numbers.) Stair bracket assembly (See Page 15 for part...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Sidewall Stair Sub-assemblies - Reverse “X” Series Top Sidewall Stair Assembly - Reverse Top section handrail outside (See chart on Page 14 part numbers.) Top section handrail inside (See chart on Page 14 part numbers.) Stair bracket assembly (See Page 18...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Sidewall Stair Sub-assemblies - Reverse (Continued) “X” Series Standard Stair Assembly - Reverse Standard section handrail outside (See chart on Page 14 for part numbers.) Standard section handrail inside (See chart on Page 14 for part numbers.) Stair bracket assembly (See Page 18...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Eave Platform and Manway Guard Sub-assemblies “X” Series Platform Assembly Figure 4G shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection points. (The bin wall and platform floor is hidden for clarity. Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time as support angles.) Figure 4G Figure 4H...
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4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Eave Platform and Manway Guard Sub-assemblies (Continued) Figure 4I shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using 5/16" hardware. Figure 4I PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Eave Platform and Manway Guard Sub-assemblies (Continued) “X” Series Platform Assembly - Reverse Figure 4J shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection points. (The bin wall and platform floor is hidden for clarity. Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time as support angles.) Figure 4J Figure 4K...
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4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Eave Platform and Manway Guard Sub-assemblies (Continued) Figure 4L shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using 5/16" hardware. Figure 4L PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Assembly and Interaction of All Stair Components Top and Standard Assembly to Wall Brackets (STX-0061 and STX-0062) Figure 4Q PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' Assembly and Interaction of All Stair Components (Continued) Assembly to Platform (STX-0061) Figure 4R PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' “X” Series Platform Assembly - Sidewall Stairs Only Figure 4S shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection points. (The bin wall and platform floor is hidden for clarity. Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time as support angles.) Figure 4S Figure 4T...
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4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' “X” Series Platform Assembly - Sidewall Stairs Only (Continued) Figure 4U PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
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4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' “X” Series Platform Assembly - Sidewall Stairs Only (Continued) Figure 4V shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using 5/16" hardware. Figure 4V PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
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4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions 72'-135' “X” Series Platform Assembly - Sidewall Stairs Only (Continued) Figure 4W PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
4. 72'-135' Assembly Instructions Assembly and Interaction of All Stair Components Stair Wall Bracket Layout Assembly on Bin Wall (STX-0036, STX-0023 and STX-0022) Figure 4X PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
5. 42'-60' Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Eave Platform Sub-assembly Figure 5G shows the assembly of the platform bracket to the stiffeners and sidewall. Platform bracket must line up with a roof rib and roof beam. Figure 5G also shows the assembly of platform substructure to the platform brackets. Use 5/16"...
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5. 42'-60' Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Eave Platform Sub-assembly (Continued) Figure 5H shows the assembly of the platform posts to the substructure. Use 5/16" hardware. Figure 5H PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
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5. 42'-60' Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Eave Platform Sub-assembly (Continued) Figure 5I shows assembly of handrail to platform posts. Figure 5I PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
5. 42'-60' Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Eave Platform Sub-assembly - Reverse Figure 5M shows the assembly of the platform bracket to the stiffeners and sidewall. Platform bracket must line up with a roof rib and roof beam. Figure 5M also shows the assembly of platform substructure to the platform brackets. Use 5/16"...
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5. 42'-60' Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Eave Platform Sub-assembly - Reverse (Continued) Figure 5N shows the assembly of the platform posts to the substructure. Use 5/16" hardware. Figure 5N PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
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5. 42'-60' Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Eave Platform Sub-assembly - Reverse (Continued) Figure 5O shows assembly of handrail to platform posts. Figure 5O PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
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5. 42'-60' Assembly Instructions 42'-60' Eave Platform Sub-assembly - Reverse (Continued) Figure 5P shows interaction of sidewall stair, eave platform and roof stair - reverse. Figure 5P PNEG-1787 42'-135' “X” Series Sidewall Stair and Eave Platform...
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.
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