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Grain Bin Eave Towers
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30' - 48' BINS
Installation Manual
PNEG-2328
Version 1.0
Date: 06-03-21
PNEG-2328

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  • Page 1 Grain Bin Eave Towers Models: 30' - 48' BINS Installation Manual PNEG-2328 Version 1.0 Date: 06-03-21 PNEG-2328...
  • Page 2 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-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ........................5 Safety Guidelines ........................5 Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................6 Safety Cautions...........................7 Safety Sign-off Sheet.........................10 Chapter 2 General Information ........................ 11 Important Notes on Use of Grain Bin Eave Towers ............... 11 Chapter 3 Assembling the Tower ......................13 Assembling the Diagonal Bracings .....................13 Assembling the Main Tower .......................14 Assembling the Tower Knee Braces....................18...
  • Page 4 NOTES PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Safety Guidelines ▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions ▪ Safety Cautions ▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment.

  • Page 6: Cautionary Symbol Definitions

    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...

  • Page 7: Safety Cautions

    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. •...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Stay Clear of Hoisted Equipment • Always use proper lifting or hoisting equipment when assem- bling or disassembling equipment • Do not walk or stand under hoisted equipment. • Always use sturdy and stable supports when needed for installation.

  • Page 10: Safety Sign-Off Sheet

    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...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 General Information

    1. Grain bin eave towers should be mounted only on specific special gauge stiffener columns. It is necessary to obtain the specific gauge sheet from GSI/AGCO Grain for the bin to which the eave tower is installed. Use the gauge sheet to confirm the locations and placement of the special columns.
  • Page 12 NOTES PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Assembling The Tower

    Assembling the Tower Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Assembling the Diagonal Bracings ▪ Assembling the Main Tower ▪ Assembling the Tower Knee Braces ▪ Connecting the Tower Knee Braces to the Main Tower Assembling the Diagonal Bracings Attach the diagonal bracing top clip (10) and diagonal bracing bottom clip (11) to the ends of the diagonal bracing (13) using 7/16"...

  • Page 14: Assembling The Main Tower

    Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower Assembling the Main Tower 1. Slide the main tower leg inserts (17) into the main tower legs (15 and 16) from the top, until the top edges are flush. Figure 3-2 Sliding the leg insert into the main tower leg Main tower left leg Main tower leg insert Main tower right leg...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower 3. Assemble the horizontal bracing clips (12) to the main tower right leg (16) using 7/16" x 1-1/4" HHCS bolts (1), 7/16" flat washers (5) and 7/16" flange nuts (6). NOTE: Install nuts (6) to the inside of the leg (16) flanges. Figure 3-4 Assembling the horizontal bracing clips to the main tower right leg 7/16"...
  • Page 16 Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower 5. Install the diagonal bracing clips (10 and 11) to the main tower left and right legs (15 and 16) using 7/16" x 1-1/4" HHCS bolts (1), 7/16" flat washers (5) and 7/16" flange nuts (6). NOTE: Install nuts (6) to the inside of the leg (15 or 16) flanges.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower 6. Assemble a catwalk diagonal (20) along with a catwalk lamination (21) to each side of the main tower left and right legs (15 and 16) using 1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolts (2) and 1/2" flange nuts (7). NOTE: a.

  • Page 18: Assembling The Tower Knee Braces

    Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower Assembling the Tower Knee Braces 1. Assemble the horizontal bracing clips (12) to the knee brace left leg (18) using 7/16" x 1-1/4" HHCS bolts (1), 7/16" flat washers (5) and 7/16" flange nuts (6). NOTE: Install nuts (6) to the inside of the leg (18) flanges.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower 3. Connect the knee brace left and right legs by installing the horizontal bracings (14) to the horizontal bracing clips (12) using 7/16" x 1-1/4" HHCS bolts (1), 7/16" flat washers (5) and 7/16" flange nuts (6).
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower 5. Install one catwalk support bracket (23) to the inner side of each of the knee brace legs (18 and 19) using 1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolts (2) and 1/2" flange nuts (7). NOTE: Install nuts (7) to the inside of the leg (18 or 19) flanges. Figure 3-12 Installing the catwalk support braces to the knee brace legs 1/2"...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower 6. Assemble a catwalk diagonal (20) along with a catwalk lamination (21) to each side of the catwalk support brackets (23) using 1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolts (2) and 1/2" flange nuts (7). NOTE: a. Make sure to position the top flange (facing the support brackets) of the catwalk diagonal (20) under the top flange of the catwalk lamination (21).

  • Page 22: Connecting The Tower Knee Braces To The Main Tower

    Chapter 3: Assembling the Tower Connecting the Tower Knee Braces to the Main Tower 1. Assemble a knee brace splice (24) to the inner side of each of the main tower legs (15 and 16) using 1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolts (2) and 1/2" flange nuts (7). 2.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Installing The Tower

    Installing the Tower Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Installing the Main Tower to the Bin (FC Stiffened Bins) ▪ Installing the Main Tower to the Bin (CTS Stiffened Bins) Installing the Main Tower to the Bin (FC Stiffened Bins) 1.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4: Installing the Tower 3. Align the top hole in the sidewall attachment bracket (26) to the top hole in the main tower legs (15 or 16) using 1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolts (2) and 1/2" flange nuts (7). Refer to Step 2 for bracket spacing details.

  • Page 25: Installing The Main Tower To The Bin (Cts Stiffened Bins)

    Chapter 4: Installing the Tower Installing the Main Tower to the Bin (CTS Stiffened Bins) 1. Align the top hole in the sidewall attachment bracket (26) to the top hole in the main tower legs (15 or 16) using 1/2" x 1-1/4" flange bolts (2) and 1/2" flange nuts (7). Refer to Step 2 Installing the Main Tower to the Bin (FC Stiffened Bins), page 23...
  • Page 26 NOTES PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Parts List

    Parts List Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ 30' Main Tower Parts ▪ 33' Main Tower Parts ▪ 36' Main Tower Parts ▪ 36' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts ▪ 42' Main Tower Parts ▪ 42' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts ▪...

  • Page 28: 30' Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 30' Main Tower Parts Figure 5-1 30' main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 29 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-1 30' main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-030-4CT- EVT-030-4FC- EVT-030-4CT- EVT-030-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0199 EVT-0199 EVT-0196 EVT-0196 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0393 EVT-0393 Eave Tower Diagonal Bracing Top Clip EVT-0101 EVT-0101 EVT-0101...

  • Page 30: 33' Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 33' Main Tower Parts Figure 5-2 33' main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 31 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-2 33' main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-033-4CT- EVT-033-4FC- EVT-033-4CT- EVT-033-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0210 EVT-0210 EVT-0191 EVT-0191 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0392 EVT-0392 Eave Tower Horizontal Bracing Clip EVT-0122 EVT-0122 EVT-0122...

  • Page 32: 36' Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 36' Main Tower Parts Figure 5-3 36' main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 33 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-3 36' main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-036-4CT- EVT-036-4FC- EVT-036-4CT- EVT-036-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0207 EVT-0207 EVT-0181 EVT-0181 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0391 EVT-0391 Eave Tower Diagonal Bracing Top Clip EVT-0101 EVT-0101 EVT-0101...

  • Page 34: 36' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 36' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts Figure 5-4 36' (44.5" center collar) main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-5 36' (44.5" center collar) main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-36R-4CT- EVT-36R-4FC- EVT-36R-4CT- EVT-36R-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0210 EVT-0210 EVT-0191 EVT-0191 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0392 EVT-0392 Eave Tower Horizontal Bracing Clip...

  • Page 36: 42' Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 42' Main Tower Parts Figure 5-5 42' main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-7 42' main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-042-4CT- EVT-042-4FC- EVT-042-4CT- EVT-042-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0202 EVT-0202 EVT-0167 EVT-0167 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0389 EVT-0389 Eave Tower Diagonal Bracing Top Clip EVT-0101 EVT-0101 EVT-0101...

  • Page 38: 42' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 42' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts Figure 5-6 42' (44.5" center collar) main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 39 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-9 42' (44.5" center collar) main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-42R-4CT- EVT-42R-4FC- EVT-42R-4CT- EVT-42R-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0171 EVT-0171 EVT-0170 EVT-0170 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0390 EVT-0390 Eave Tower Diagonal Bracing Top Clip...

  • Page 40: 48' Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 48' Main Tower Parts Figure 5-7 48' main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-11 48' main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-048-4CT- EVT-048-4FC- EVT-048-4CT- EVT-048-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0123 EVT-0123 EVT-0046 EVT-0046 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0350 EVT-0350 Eave Tower Horizontal Bracing Clip EVT-0122 EVT-0122 EVT-0122...

  • Page 42: 48' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 48' (44.5" Center Collar) Main Tower Parts Figure 5-8 48' (44.5" center collar) main tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-13 48' (44.5" center collar) main tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-48R-4CT- EVT-48R-4FC- EVT-48R-4CT- EVT-48R-4FC- Description Ref # 054-10 054-10 054-20 054-20 Eave Tower Main Leg EVT-0174 EVT-0174 EVT-0151 EVT-0151 Eave Tower Leg Insert EVT-0388 EVT-0388 Eave Tower Diagonal Bracing Top Clip...

  • Page 44: 30' Knee Brace Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 30' Knee Brace Tower Parts Figure 5-9 30' knee brace tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-15 30' knee brace tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-030-054- EVT-030-054- EVT-030-054- EVT-030-054- Description Ref # 10-K1 10-K2 20-K1 20-K2 Eave Tower Knee Brace Leg EVT-0213 EVT-0213 EVT-0197 EVT-0197 EVT-0214 EVT-0214 EVT-0198 EVT-0198 Eave Tower Knee Tension Member Eave Tower Horizontal Bracing Clip EVT-0122 EVT-0122...

  • Page 46: 33' Knee Brace Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 33' Knee Brace Tower Parts Figure 5-10 33' knee brace tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-16 33' knee brace tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-033-054- EVT-033-054- EVT-033-054- EVT-033-054- Description Ref # 10-K1 10-K2 20-K1 20-K2 Eave Tower Knee Brace Leg EVT-0211 EVT-0211 EVT-0192 EVT-0192 EVT-0212 EVT-0212 EVT-0193 EVT-0193 Eave Tower Knee Tension Member Eave Tower Horizontal Bracing Clip EVT-0122 EVT-0122...

  • Page 48: 36' Knee Brace Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 36' Knee Brace Tower Parts Figure 5-11 36' knee brace tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-17 36' knee brace tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-036-054- EVT-036-054- EVT-036-054- EVT-036-054- Description Ref # 10-K1 10-K2 20-K1 20-K2 Eave Tower Knee Brace Leg EVT-0208 EVT-0208 EVT-0182 EVT-0182 EVT-0209 EVT-0209 EVT-0180 EVT-0180 Eave Tower Knee Tension Member Eave Tower Diagonal Bracing Top Clip EVT-0101 EVT-0101...

  • Page 50: 42' Knee Brace Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 42' Knee Brace Tower Parts Figure 5-12 42' knee brace tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-19 42' knee brace tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-042-054- EVT-042-054- EVT-042-054- EVT-042-054- Description Ref # 10-K1 10-K2 20-K1 20-K2 Eave Tower Knee Brace Leg EVT-0203 EVT-0203 EVT-0168 EVT-0168 EVT-0204 EVT-0204 EVT-0169 EVT-0169 Eave Tower Knee Tension Member Eave Tower Horizontal Bracing Clip EVT-0122 EVT-0122...

  • Page 52: 42' (44.5" Center Collar) Knee Brace Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 42' (44.5" Center Collar) Knee Brace Tower Parts Figure 5-13 42' (44.5" center collar) knee brace tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-21 42' (44.5" center collar) knee brace tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-42R-054- EVT-42R-054- EVT-42R-054- EVT-42R-054- Description Ref # 10-K1 10-K2 20-K1 20-K2 Eave Tower Knee Brace Leg EVT-0205 EVT-0205 EVT-0172 EVT-0172 EVT-0206 EVT-0206 EVT-0173 EVT-0173 Eave Tower Knee Tension Member...

  • Page 54: 48' Knee Brace Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 48' Knee Brace Tower Parts Figure 5-14 48' knee brace tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-23 48' knee brace tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-048-054- EVT-048-054- EVT-048-054- EVT-048-054- Description Ref # 10-K1 10-K2 20-K1 20-K2 Eave Tower Knee Brace Leg EVT-0135 EVT-0135 EVT-0128 EVT-0128 EVT-0137 EVT-0137 EVT-0130 EVT-0130 Eave Tower Knee Tension Member Eave Tower Diagonal Bracing Top Clip EVT-0101 EVT-0101...

  • Page 56: 48' (44.5" Center Collar) Knee Brace Tower Parts

    Chapter 5: Parts List 48' (44.5" Center Collar) Knee Brace Tower Parts Figure 5-15 48' (44.5" center collar) knee brace tower parts PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Parts List Table 5-25 48' (44.5" center collar) knee brace tower parts list - 54" wide EVT-48R-054- EVT-48R-054- EVT-48R-054- EVT-48R-054- Description Ref # 10-K1 10-K2 20-K1 20-K2 Eave Tower Knee Brace Leg EVT-0175 EVT-0175 EVT-0152 EVT-0152 EVT-0177 EVT-0177 EVT-0166 EVT-0166 Eave Tower Knee Tension Member...
  • Page 58 NOTES PNEG-2328 Grain Bin Eave Towers (30' - 48' Bins)

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty - N.a. Grain Products

    12 months from the date of shipment (or, if shipped by vessel, 14 months from the date of arrival at the port of discharge). If, in GSI’s sole judgment, a product is found to have a defect in materials and/or workmanship, GSI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price.
  • Page 60 Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.com Copyright © 2021 by The GSI Group, LLC Printed in the USA CN #364399...

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