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4.00" (FCHT) TANK LAYOUT AND LADDER OFFSET CHART LADDER PLACEMENT ACCESS TO SIDEWALL DOOR AND CONNECTED TO HOPPER COLUMNS 2.66" OUTSIDE STIFF. OPTIONAL EXTENTED PLATFORM LADDER PLACEMENT 73-74 PLATFORM PACKAGE LS-6683 PLATFORM PACKAGE LS-6683 CONNECTED TO HOPPER COLUMNS PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you should pay special attention to. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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STAY CLEAR OF HOISTED EQUIPMENT Always use proper lifting/hoisting equipment when assembling or Crush disassembling equipment. Hazard. Do not walk or stand under hoisted equipment. Always use sturdy and stable supports when needed for installation. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Be prepared if fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambu- lance service, hospital, and fire department near Have Emergency your telephone. Equipment Ready. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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RECOMMEND THE USE OF DOWNWARD FLOW SYSTEMS (SUCTION). SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF AIR PASSAGES. RUNNING FANS DURING HIGH HUMIDITY/COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE AIR EXHAUST OR INTAKE PORTS TO FREEZE. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. DECALS P.O. BOX 20 ASSUMPTION, IL. 62510-0020 (217) 226-4421 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. DECALS P.O. BOX 20 ASSUMPTION, IL. 62510-00020 (217)-226-4421 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 2.66" CORRUGATED GRAIN BINS INSIDE STIFFENED PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Platform must be located 9 3/8" to the right of the ladder holes. All of these dimensions are very critical to assure proper fit of all parts! ROOF LADDER MANWAY PANEL FIELD DRILL 3/8" HOLES (2) 18 3/4" 18 3/4" 9 3/8" HOLES FOR PLATFORM REV. 9/12/-00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Attach the brace angle to the mounting angle as shown in the diagram at left. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts for all connections. Horizontal Seam LS-369 Brace Angle 30 3/4" LS-6705 Mounting Angle 34" REV. 10/9/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Attach the safety cage brackets to the extension rail and ladder as shown in the diagram. Brackets must be placed every 44". This will occur at every ladder joint. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. REV. 9/11/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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LS-5284 Safety Cage Adapter Hoop another. Make any corrections necessary LS-4351 Safety Cage to complete the assembly as shown. Hoof Half REV. 9/13/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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LS-4365LB part number you will now LS-4349 Safety Cage have a combination of LS-4366LB (A package of two (2) Standard Bracket LS-4351 extension kits) and LS-4365LB (The original single ex- Safety Cage tension kit). Hoop Half REV. 9/14/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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ITEM Platform Located in Ring 2 Ladder Section (LDR-4002) 5 Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) 1 Safety Cage Extension Platform Package Eave Safey Cage (LS-5289) 1 Platform Located in Ring 9 11 11 11 11 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 10 Ladder Section (LDR-4002) 6 Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) 1 Safety Cage Extension 1...
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Safety Cage Bell Size 22 22 22 44 44 44 22 22 22 22 22 22 Safety Cage Bell Size 44 44 44 44 44 22" PACKAGE PART NUMBER IS LS-4363LB 44" PACKAGE PART NUMBER IS LS-4364LB REV. 9/13/00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Follow the instructions refering to the eave safety cage package for this assembly. The only difference will be the extension rails in the eave safety cage package. This package will have the ladder instead. REV. 2-15-95 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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2 holes 3/8" diameter directly in line with the horizontal seam holes 18 3/4" apart. Continue down the sidewall with standoffs at every 16" spacing. Refer to the diagrams at the left. REV. 5-25-95 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1". If a bin sweep is to be used in the grain bin, other considerations may be necessary to assure there is no interference with the equipment. SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GSI SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 2.66" CORRUGATED GRAIN BINS OUTSIDE STIFFENED PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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These dimensions and locations are very critical to assure proper fit of all parts. 2-POST ROOF LADDER MANWAY PANEL FIELD DRILL 3/8" HOLES (2) TDP-5008N 18.3/4" FLOURS. GREEN/BLACK REV. 9/20/00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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(repeating every 32") until reaching the first rest platform. Refer to the section in these instructions that references the location of inter- mediate rest platforms for further hole locations. Outside Standoff LS-121 Ladder Section LDR-4002 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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(repeating every 32") until reaching the first rest platform. Refer to the section in these instructions that references the location of inter- Outside Standoff mediate rest platforms for further hole locations. LS-121 Ladder Section LDR-4002 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Attach the safety cage brackets to the extension rail and ladder as shown in the diagram. Brackets must be placed every 44". This will occur at every ladder joint. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. REV. 9/21/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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CONNECTING TO PLATFORM SUPPORT PLATFORM SUPPORT (SEE DETAIL) LS-6701 (ORANGE) FLOOR BRACE UPPER HOLE LS-6699 (BROWN) LEFT HAND DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE TDP-5008N(FL.GREEN/BLACK) VERTICAL SUPPORT ANGLE LS-6700 (BLUE) RIGHT HAND BRACE DETAIL DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE REV. 10/3/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Tighten all bolts at this time. The vertical supports will have to be bent at the flat area to allow for the angle of bell section. LS-4352 SAFETY CAGE BELL HOOP HALF REV. 9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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44" Vertical Support LS-4352 Safety Cage Bell Hoop Half (Red) THE BELL SAFETY CAGE PACKAGE GOES ON THE BOTTOM OF A RUN OF SAFETY CAGE AND TERMINATES JUST ABOVE THE CONCRETE OR PLATFORM. REV. 3/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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18.3/4" apart. Continue down the 16" TYP. sidewall with standoffs at every 16" spacing. Refer to the diagram. (See note concerning Commercial Hopper Tanks) REV. 9/20/00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1". If a bin sweep is to be used in the grain bin, other considerations may be necessary to assure there is no interference with the equipment. SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GSI SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 4.00" CORRUGATED GRAIN BINS INSIDE STIFFENED PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Platform must be located 9 3/8" to the right of the ladder holes. All of these dimensions are very critical to assure proper fit of all parts! ROOF LADDER MANWAY PANEL FIELD DRILL 18.3/4" 3/8" HOLES (2) 18.3/4" HOLES FOR PLATFORM 9.3/8" REV. 9/18/00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts for all connections. LS-369 Brace Angle 30-3/4" LS-370 Support Angle 30.3/4" LS-6705 Mounting Angle 35" Horizontal Seam REV.10/9/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Attach the safety cage brackets to the extension rail and ladder as shown in the diagram. Brackets must be placed every 44". This will occur at every ladder joint. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. REV. 9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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LS-5284 Safety Cage correctly positioned on grain bin in relation- Adapter Hoop ship to one another. Make any corrections LS-4351 Safety Cage necessary to complete the assembly as Hoof Half shown. REV.9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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LS-4365LB part number you LS-4349 will now have a combination of LS-4366LB (A package Safety Cage Standard LS-4351 of two (2) extension kits) and LS-4365LB (The original Bracket Safety Cage single extension kit). Hoop Half REV. 9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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ITEM Platform Located in Ring 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Ladder Section (LDR-4002) Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) Safety Cage Extension Platform Package Eave Safety Cage (LS-5289) Platform Located in Ring 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 8-9 8-9...
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Attach the special bell safety cage hoop halves to the bell brackets and attach the vertical supports to the bell hoop halves. The vertical supports will have to be bent at the flat area to allow for the angle of the bell section. REV. 10-16-95 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Follow the instructions refering to the eave safety cage package for this assembly. The only difference will be the extension rails in the eave safety cage package. This package will have the ladder instead. REV. 11-15-94 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Drill 2 holes 3/8" diameter directly in line with the horizontal seam holes 18 3/4" apart. Continue down the sidewall with standoffs at every 22" spacing. Refer to the diagrams at the left. REV. 5-25-95 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1". If a bin sweep is to be used in the grain bin, other considerations may be necessary to assure there is no interference with the equipment. SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GSI SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 4.00" CORRUGATED GRAIN BINS OUTSIDE STIFFENED PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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2-post tanks and 1 vertical support angles in stiffener holes on 3-post tanks, as shown in details. These dimensions and locations are very critical to assure proper fit of all parts. 2-POST ROOF LADDER MANWAY PANEL FIELD DRILL 3/8" HOLES (2) 18.3/4" 12.00" LS-6705 REV. 10/9/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts for all connections. LS-370 Support Angle 30.3/4" LS-369 Brace Angle 30-3/4" LS-6705 Mounting Angle 34'' Horizontal Seam REV.10/10/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Attach the safety cage brackets to the extension rail and ladder as shown in the diagram. Brackets must be placed every 44". This will occur at every ladder joint. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. REV. 9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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LS-5284 Safety Cage correctly positioned on grain bin in relation- Adapter Hoop ship to one another. Make any corrections LS-4351 Safety Cage necessary to complete the assembly as Hoof Half shown. REV.9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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LS-4365LB part number you LS-4349 will now have a combination of LS-4366LB (A package Safety Cage Standard LS-4351 of two (2) extension kits) and LS-4365LB (The original Bracket Safety Cage single extension kit). Hoop Half REV. 9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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18.3/4" apart. Continue down the sidewall with standoffs at every 22" 22" TYP. spacing. Refer to the diagram. NOTE: In Commercial Hopper Tanks with inside ladders install brackets at 8" spacing in the bottom two rings. REV. 9/20/00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1". If a bin sweep is to be used in the grain bin, other considerations may be necessary to assure there is no interference with the equipment. SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GSI SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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These dimensions and locations are very critical to assure proper fit of all parts. 2-POST ROOF LADDER MANWAY PANEL FIELD DRILL 3/8" HOLES (2) 18.3/4" 8 " TDP-5008N FLO. GREEN/ BLACK PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms REV. 9/25/01...
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(repeating every 44") until reaching the first rest platform. Refer to the sec- tion in these instructions that references the lo- cation of intermediate rest platforms for further hole locations. REV. 4/19/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Attach the safety cage brackets to the extension rail and ladder as shown in the diagram. Brackets must be placed every 44". This will occur at every ladder joint. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. REV. 9/25/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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CONNECTING TO PLATFORM SUPPORT PLATFORM SUPPORT (SEE DETAIL) LS-6701 (ORANGE) FLOOR BRACE UPPER HOLE LS-6699 (BROWN) LEFT HAND DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE TDP-5008N(FL.GREEN/BLACK) VERTICAL SUPPORT ANGLE LS-6700 (BLUE) RIGHT HAND BRACE DETAIL DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE REV. 9/24/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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4.00" OUTSIDE STIFFENED LADDER OFFSET AND PLATFORM LAYOUT ITEM Platform Located in Ring Ladder Section (LDR-4002) Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) Safety Cage Extension Platform Package Eave Safety Cage (LS-5289) Platform Located in Ring Ladder Section (LDR-4002) Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) Safety Cage Extension Platform Package Eave Safety Cage...
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Tighten all bolts at this time. The vertical supports will have to be bent at the flat area to allow for tne angle of bell section. LS-4352 SAFETY CAGE BELL HOOP HALF REV. 926/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Follow the instructions refering to the eave safety cage package for this assembly. The only difference will be the extension rails in the eave safety cage package. This package will have the ladder instead. REV. 10/10/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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22" spacing. Refer to the diagram. (See note concerning Commercial Hopper Tanks) NOTE: In Commercial Hopper Tanks with inside ladders install brackets at 8" spacing in the bottom two rings. REV. 9/20/00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1". If a bin sweep is to be used in the grain bin, other considerations may be necessary to assure there is no interference with the equipment. SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GSI SUPPORTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) Safety Cage NOTE: Extension FIRST PLATFORM IS LOCATED IN Platform Pkg. (LS-6618) THE SECOND RING FROM THE TOP . Int. Sfty. Cage SEE 2.66" OUTSIDE STIFFENED (LS-6620) SECTION FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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15'-18' LADDER 27'-30' 27'-30' SUPPORT COLUMN 44" TYPICAL SUPPORT CHANNEL LADDER BRACKET LADDER STANDOFF FIELD DRILL HOLE 5/16" X 1.1/4" HDW. OR WELD TO COLUMN 5/16" X 3/4" HDW. LADDER SUPPORT DETAIL REV. 9/20/00 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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FIELD WELD BOTH ANGLES (BLUE) RIGHT HAND (TDP-5008N) (3 PLCS, 6'' DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE LONG @ 24'' C/C EA. SIDE) WHEN ATTACHING THE SIDEWALL ACCESS DOOR REV. 10/3/01 PLATFORM ONLY. PAINT ALL FEILD WELDS PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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4.00 FARM-COM. HOPPER TANK THIS SECTION FOR 4.00" CORRUGATED FARM-COM HOPPER (FCHT) GRAIN BINS PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Slope 15'-21' 15'-18' LADDER SUPPORT COLUMN 44" TYPICAL SUPPORT CHANNEL LADDER BRACKET LADDER STANDOFF FIELD DRILL HOLE 5/16" X 1.1/4" HDW. OR WELD TO COLUMN 5/16" X 3/4" HDW. LADDER SUPPORT DETAIL REV. 9/26/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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FIELD WELD BOTH ANGLES (BLUE) RIGHT HAND (TDP-5008N) (3 PLCS, 6'' DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE LONG @ 24'' C/C EA. SIDE) WHEN ATTACHING THE SIDEWALL ACCESS DOOR PLATFORM ONLY. PAINT ALL FEILD WELDS REV. 10/3/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TANKS AND COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANKS THE FOLLOWING PAGES SHOW AN OPTIONAL LADDER AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING DIFFERENT FROM WHAT IS TALKED ABOUT IN THIS MANUAL PLEASE CALL THE MANUFACTURER PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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32") until reaching the first rest platform. Extension bracket braces (LS-6704) attach at every other horizontal seam. Refer to the section in these instructions that references the location of intermediate rest platforms for further hole locations. REV. 10/9/01 PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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Next, bolt the support angle to the mounting angle again using the proper holes. Attach the brace angle to the mounting angle as shown in the diagram at left. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts for all connections. PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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PLATFORM PACKAGE LS - 6683 CONNECTION TO A HOPPER TANK SUPPORT ANGLE (2) LS-6679 3. 1/2 in. MINIMUM LEFT HAND DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE LS-6699 HOPPER COLUMN FLOOR BRACE (4) LS-6701 RIGHT HAND DIAGONAL SIDEWALL SUPPORT (2) SUPPORT ANGLE LS-6700 TDP-5008N PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms...
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7 to 10 years – end user pays 75% All Fiberglass Propellers Lifetime Feeder System Pan Assemblies 5 Years ** Cumberland ** Warranty prorated from list price: Feed Tubes (1.75" & 2.00") 10 Years * Feeding/Watering 0 to 3 years – no cost to end-user...
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