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48 Ft Diameter Bin Roof Manual Models: 40 SERIES 4.00 IN. CORRUGATION BINS 10000 LB. PEAK LOAD ROOF Construction Manual PNEG-2013 Version 2.0 Date: 02-02-16 PNEG-2013...
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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-2013 48 Ft Diameter 10K Roof Assembly...
Installing the Temperature Cable Support Brackets (Optional) ............28 Installing the Roof Panels ......................30 Installing the Roof Flashing ......................33 Installing the Center Cap Plate ....................35 Installing the Stand-off Plates .....................36 GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty ...................37 PNEG-2013 48 Ft Diameter 10K Roof Assembly...
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Guidelines for Bins Safety guidelines must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operat- ing procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Cautionary Symbol 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. Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols Symbol Description...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions 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. •...
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Maintain Equipment and Work Area • Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area clean and dry • Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts • Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace worn or broken parts immediately ST-0003–1 Prevent Roof Damage Due to Vacuum Pressure...
The safety decals on your equipment are safety indicators which must be carefully read and understood by all personnel involved in the installation, operation, service and maintenance of the equipment. To replace a damaged of missing decal, contact us to receive a free replacement. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois Street Assumption, IL 62510 Phone: 1–217–226–4421...
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Location Decal No. Decal Description Danger Keep Clear of On bin door DC-GBC-1A Augers covers On bin door Warning Unload Instructions DC-GBC-2A covers PNEG-2013 48 Ft Diameter 10K Roof Assembly...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions 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...
Bolt Torque Specifications Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Bolt Torque Specifications 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 hasn't been tightened enough. IMPORTANT: Bolts should not be tightened in excess of the torque specifications chart listed below.
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Roof Assembly Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener ▪ Installing the Eave clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet ▪ Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter ▪...
Chapter 3: 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 perime- ter of the sidewall sheet at the same time as the top outside stiffener. What You Should Know NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts (C) until all hardware has been installed attaching the rafter bracket, to the sidewall and the outside stiffener.
Chapter 3: 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 (B) to the sidewall sheet (A) with flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (D). NOTE: Make sure to install the eave clips to the inside of the sidewall sheet.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter Center collar rafter clips secure the rafters to the center collar. What You Should Know Each roof rafter receives two center collar rafter clips, identified as the left center collar rafter clip (D) and the right center collar rafter clip (E).
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Assembling the Mounting Brackets to the Center Collar There are six mounting brackets that may need to be assembled to the center collar before it is lifted onto the roof with the center pole. The center cap plate will me mounted to the mounting brackets assembled to the center collar.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Center Collar Placement The following figure 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. If additional rings are required for construction pur- poses, add 44 in.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Assembling the Rafters What You Should Know Each rafter will consist of a three piece design and will need to be spliced together for assembling the rafter onto the roof. 1. Locate an upper rafter (A) and a middle rafter (B), and find the series of holes on each end of the two rafters.
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Figure 3-6 Rafter assembly exploded view Upper rafter (CTR-1349) 3/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7486) Middle rafter (CTR-1348) 3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426) Lower rafter (CTR-1341) 3/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7486) Roof stiffener splice (PR-1874) 3/8 in.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Attaching the Rafter assembly to 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) (A) to the roof rafter bracket (B).
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Attaching the Rafter Assembly to Center Collar The rafter assembly must be installed to support the center collar and main roof structure. Before You Begin The center collar should be assembled and secured to the support pole, and the rafter assembly should be assembled.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Assembling 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 roof rafter assemblies must be installed and secured to both the center collar and roof truss stiffener brackets.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Assembling 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. Before You Begin All roof rafter assemblies must be installed and secured to both the center collar and roof rafter brackets. What You Should Know Purlins are installed between two rafters.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Installing the Tension Rods 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 proceeding the installation of tension rods. What You Should Know 1.
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly 4. Install a quick link (C) to each cable bracket to support the temperature cables. IMPORTANT: Do not attach weights to the temperature cables; secure the bottom of cables to the floor with light twine. No roof rafter shall support more than one cable. Figure 3-13 Supplier quick link Temperature cable hanging bracket (CRP- Supplier quick link...
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Installing the Roof Panels Roof panels overlap the previous roof panel, giving protection from outside elements. Rafters and rib sup- port clips will support to hold the roof panels. Before You Begin Ensure all roof rafter assemblies and purlins are installed and properly tightened. Pre determine the manway access location.
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly 2. Install the flange bolts (G) and flange nuts (H) securing the top portion of roof panel (A) to the roof panel clips (D). NOTE: Do not tighten bolts until the roof is completely assembled. 3. Secure the roof panel ribs to the rafter (C) with the flange bolts (G) and flange nuts (H) . 4.
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly 6. Make sure that the roof panel ribs are supported on the rib support clips (J). 7. Tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page IMPORTANT: Failure to properly secure the roof panel to the purlin and the rafter will constitute a modification to the product not specifically delineated in this manual and will void the limited warranty.
Chapter 3: 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 Each roof flashing section overlaps and bolts together with the previously installed roof flashing section. 1.
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly 6. Install flange bolts (B) and flange nuts (C), securing the roof flashing section (A) to the roof panel ribs. 7. Continue installing the remaining flashing until the gap between the center collar and roof panels is covered.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly Installing the Center Cap Plate Center cap plate will need to be installed on top of the roof flashings. 1. Place a continuous strip of caulk (A) on the mating surface of the roof flashing (B). 2.
Chapter 3: Roof Assembly After You Finish NOTE: Do not cut a hole in the center cap plate larger than 26 in. in diameter. Installing the Stand-off Plates Four stand-off plates are attached to the roof flashing and center cap plate as a standard option. If catwalk system has to be installed, replace the stand-off plates with the conveyor support brackets.
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