Hopper ladder make-up packages, grain bin (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for AGI WESTEEL Wide-Corr
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Hopper Ladder Make-Up Packages Part Number: 198925 Revision: 20 Revision: 4 Wide-Corr® Grain Bin Installation and Storage Instructions WIDE CORR LADDER INSTALLATION AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING FOUNDATION OR ASSEMBLY EFFECTIVE DATE: January, 2016 Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 198935 R17 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: February 2022...
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New in this Manual The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual: Description Section Updated vertical support ladder details Section 6.2 – Optional Vertical Support Ladder Details on page 39...
1. INTRODUCTION HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 1. Introduction Before assembling, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly of this Westeel Hopper Ladder Make-Up Packages. Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions. Keep this manual available for frequent reference and review it with new personnel.
2. SAFETY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 2. Safety 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that follows, and inform others.
2. SAFETY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 2.3. Personal Protective Equipment The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when installing the equipment. Safety Glasses • Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris. Coveralls •...
2. SAFETY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the hopper ladder and their messages are shown in the figure (s) that follow. Safe operation and use of the hopper ladder requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to, as well as the safety precautions that must be taken to avoid serious injury, death, or damage.
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2. SAFETY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN WARNING WARNING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENTRAPMENT HAZARD • Read operator’s manual and all safety decals Never enter the bin when loading or before assembling, using, or servicing bin. unloading grain. • Close/latch all access doors when not in use. If you must enter the bin: •...
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2. SAFETY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN WARNING NOTICE When equipped with aeration system, to prevent roof and/or bin damage: • Use a minimum 1 square foot (0.1m ) opening for each 1000ft /min (30m /min) of air. •...
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3. Before You Begin 3.1. Bin Design and Capacity Standard Westeel Grain Bins are designed for: 1. Non-corrosive free-flowing materials up to 55 lbs/ft (880 kg/m ) average compacted bulk density. 2.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.1.1 Roof Design Capacities for Non-Structural Roofs Table 2. Maximum Roof Snow Load at STANDARD Peak Load Plus Upgrade 1 Plus Upgrade 2 Std Peak Load Standard Roof Bin Series lbs (kN) 2.15...
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.1.2 Roof Design Capacities for Structural Roofs Table 4. Maximum Roof Snow Load at STANDARD Peak Loads Std Peak Load Standard Roof Bin Series lbs (kN) 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.82...
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.1.3 Roof Snow Load vs. Ground Snow Load The Roof Design Capacity tables reflect roof snow load (RSL) values. These are design values. Often, comparisons are made to ground snow values (GSL). These are not the same. The conversion from GSL to RSL varies between jurisdictions and is governed by building codes: •...
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.4. Methods of Installation The recommendations for assembling and installing Westeel grain bins must be closely followed to achieve the full strength of the bin and to achieve adequate weather sealing. The product warranty is void if: 1.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 10. Make sure that an integral end-to-end connection exists between all mating uprights. Successive uprights must not overlap. 11. Vertical tolerances between uprights and wall sheets are tight. This can be affected by “jacking” techniques, which can allow the tolerance to grow or shrink depending on the technique used.
Store curved wall sheets ‘hump-up’. All other a simple framework supporting a waterproof tarp. bundles material should be placed so that they are an become more aggressive and turn into red y of the well sloped to promote good drainage. 3.
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 3.8. Important Notes • Westeel does not provide a foundation design for this product, and is not liable for any damages or injuries related to inadequately designed or constructed foundations. Customers must contract professional services for all foundation design and construction work.
4. PREPARATION HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 4. Preparation 4.1. Check Shipment Unload the parts at the assembly site and compare the packing slip to the shipment. Ensure that all items have arrived and that none are damaged. Report damaged parts or shortages immediately to your dealer.
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5. Assembly Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below. 5.1. Assembly Safety • Do not take chances with safety. The components can be large, heavy, and hard to handle. Always use the proper tools, rated lifting equipment, and lifting points for the job.
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.3.1 Welded Hopper Make-Up Package - 14' x 35° (P/N 234481) Figure 4. Welded Hopper Ladder Assembly — 14’ NOTE: - HOLES ON THE TOP OF SUPPORT CHANNELS ALIGN & BOLT WITH MATING HOLES ON THE LADDER SEGMENT &...
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.3.5 Welded Hopper Make-Up Package - 19' x 35° (P/N 234483) Figure 8. Welded Hopper Ladder Assembly - 19’ NOTE: - HOLES ON THE TOP OF SUPPORT CHANNELS ALIGN & BOLT WITH MATING HOLES ON THE LADDER SEGMENT &...
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.3.6 Welded Hopper Make-Up Package - 21' x 35° (P/N 234533) Figure 9. Welded Hopper Ladder Assembly - 21’ NOTE: - HOLES ON THE TOP OF SUPPORT CHANNELS ALIGN & BOLT WITH MATING HOLES ON THE LADDER SEGMENT &...
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN SECTION “A4” 5.3.9 Angle Bracket Attachment and Foundation Details ANGLE BRACKET ATTACHMENT & FOUNDATION DETAILS Figure 12. Angle Bracket Attachment and Foundation Details ANGLE BRACKET CONCRETE PAD OPTION WITH STEEL SKID OPTION WITH ½”...
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.4.1 SeedStor-K Ladder Make-Up Package - 15' x 45° (P/N 234536) Figure 14. SeedStor-K Ladder Assembly - 15' NOTE: - HOLES ON THE TOP OF SUPPORT CHANNELS ALIGN & BOLT WITH MATING HOLES ON THE LADDER SEGMENT &...
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.4.3 SeedStor-K Ladder Make-Up Package - 21' x 45° and 24' x 40° (P/N 234538) Figure 16. SeedStor-K Ladder Assembly - 21' and 24' NOTE: CAGE HOOP - HOLES ON THE TOP OF SUPPORT CHANNELS ALIGN & BOLT WITH LADDER MATING HOLES ON THE LADDER SEGMENT &...
5. ASSEMBLY HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 5.4.4 SeedStor-K Ladder Make-Up Package 27' x 40° (P/N 234486) Figure 17. SeedStor-K Ladder Assembly - 27' CAGE HOOP NOTE: - HOLES ON THE TOP OF SUPPORT CHANNELS ALIGN & BOLT LADDER WITH MATING HOLES ON THE LADDER SEGMENT &...
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6. APPENDIX HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Table 8. Hardware for Hopper Ladder Make-Ups Listings — 234564 Part Description Number 234501 EXTERNAL LADDER CLIP 3/8” x 1” HEX BOLT (BAG OF 50) 235943 3/8” NUT (BAG OF 100) 235951 198935 HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP MANUAL...
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6. APPENDIX HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN Table 10. 234568 Vertical Ladder Support Chart For 24' Diameters or Greater Needed For Needed For Rows of Hopper Size # of Legs Hopper Ht (ft) Ladder Span Between Supports Configuration 2 Legs Stiffened SSK...
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6. APPENDIX HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN 6.3. Ladder Parts Identification 234161 - Standard Ladder Cage 234162 - Bottom Ladder Cage Hoop Hoop 234163 - Top Ladder Cage Hoop 234166 - Ladder Cage Brace 234504 - Ladder Support Arm (45-3/16"...
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7. LIMITED WARRANTY: WESTEEL GRAIN BIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS 7. Limited Warranty: Westeel Grain Bin Products Westeel – Ag Growth International ("Westeel") warrants products that it has manufactured and/or that are branded with its name (the "goods") subject to the following terms and limitations, (the "warranty"): Duration of Warranty This warranty will run from the date of purchase from the dealer or distributor, authorized by Westeel.
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7. LIMITED WARRANTY: HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN WESTEEL GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS Procedure for Obtaining Service In the event of a warranty claim, the purchaser must complete any and all information required by Westeel in order to properly assess or investigate the claim. Westeel will not be responsible for the removal of any of the goods found to be defective, or transportation charges to and from Westeel's authorized dealer or distributor, or for installation of any replacement goods and/or parts furnished under the warranty.
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7. LIMITED WARRANTY: WESTEEL GRAIN BIN HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect or impair the legal validity of any other provision of the warranty.
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7. LIMITED WARRANTY: HOPPER LADDER MAKE-UP PACKAGES – WIDE-CORR® GRAIN BIN WESTEEL GRAIN BIN PRODUCTS 198935 R17...
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Westeel is an AGI Brand. AGI is a leading provider of equipment solutions for agriculture bulk commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain, and feed systems with a growing platform in providing equipment and solutions for food processing facilities. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, India and Italy and distributes its products globally.
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