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JS500 Farm Grain Bin
4.00" Corrugation
Owner's Manual
PNEG-1094-JS
Date: 11-11-14
PNEG-1094-JS

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  • Page 1 JS500 Farm Grain Bin 4.00" Corrugation Owner’s Manual PNEG-1094-JS Date: 11-11-14 PNEG-1094-JS...
  • 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-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Ring Door Installation ........................49 Options for 2 Ring Doors ........................54 Round Access Door Weldment Assembly ..................55 Outside Bin Hold-Down Details (4.00" Corrugation) ................56 Base Angle Installation ........................57 Chapter 7 Warranty ..............................59 PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Should the equipment be abused, or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void and field improvements may be denied. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Safety

    This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, CAUTION if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, CAUTION if not avoided, may result in property damage. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 6: General Safety Statement

    Personnel operating or working around equipment should read this manual. This manual must be delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any Maintain Equipment built-up grease, oil, and debris. and Work Area PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 8 A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust. Wear a hard hat to help protect your head. Hard Hat Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at elevations greater than six feet (6'). Fall Protection PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 9: Safety Sign-Off Sheet

    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. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 10: Proper Storage Of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior To Construction

    Sidewall bundles can also be stored on edge but must be secured so that they do not fall over and cause injury. If “white rust” or “wet storage stain” occurs, contact the manufacturer immediately about ways to minimize the adverse effect upon the galvanized coating. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Decals

    Make sure all roof vents are open and unobstructed. Start roof fans when supply fans are started. Do not operate when conditions exist that may cause roof vent icing. GSI Group, Inc. 217-226-4421 DC-969 PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 12 3. Station another person outside the bin. 4. Avoid the center of the bin. 5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator. Failure to heed these warnings will result in serious injury or death. DC-GBC-1A GSI GROUP, INC. 217-226-4421 PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 13 4. See manufacturers instructions for proper use of factory supplied sidedraw (wall) discharge systems. Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury, death, structural damage or collapse of tank. DC-GBC-2A GSI GROUP, INC. 217-226-4421 PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Bins With Stirring Devices

    8. The preceding steps are only general instructions which apply to the majority of stirring devices. Since there are different manufacturers of these devices, it is important to read the operator’s manual thoroughly for specific instructions applicable to the machine. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 15: Chapter 5 Foundations

    NOTE: Making the 2 x 4 two feet (2') longer than the radius, allow the 2 x 4 to also be used as a leveling device and for pulling concrete. Figure 5A Scribe the Diameter PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 16: Foundation Forms

    NOTE: All foundation specifications shall be construed as recommendations only. Because of the many variable conditions in actual installation, manufacturer assumes no liability for results arising from the use of such recommendations. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 17 2" x 8" Forms 6" x 6" Wire mesh Footing trench * All concrete to have a minimum compressive strenth of 3000 PSI Foundation line at 28 days. Figure 5C Octagon Form PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 18: Placement Of The Fan Pad: Transitions, Fans And Heaters Only

    For fans and transitions used in aeration duct system applications, refer to the transition and aeration installation instructions. Fan pad and fan must be level and smooth for proper operation. Improper leveling can cause vibration problems. CAUTION Figure 5D Vane Axial Fan Pad PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 19 6. The fan pad should be perpendicular to bin wall. Fan pad and fan must be level and smooth for proper operation. Vibration problems can result from improper fan leveling. CAUTION Figure 5E Centrifugal Fan Pad PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 20: Anchor Bolt Placement

    Take the time and work carefully since accuracy is important. NOTE: The top edge of slab where the bin wall sets must be held to within 1/8" of level. Figure 5F Anchor Bolt Detail (Typical) Figure 5G PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 21: Outside Bin Hold-Down Charts (4.00" Corrugation)

    0.44 2.044 0.875 [22] 0.60 2.670 1.000 [25] 0.79 NOTE: -Lap all circumferential bars 35 diameters and stagger all laps in plan 3'-0". -All reinforcement bar estimates do not include end laps. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 22: Floating Monolithic Foundation Pad For Bins With Up To 5 Rings

    9' - 4-11/16" 14.5 1200 15'-7" 15' - 2-11/16" 9' - 4-7/8" 17.5 1600 1100 17'-0" 16' - 8-9/16" 9'-5" 20.5 1800 1300 18'-8" 18' - 2-7/16" 9' - 5-1/16" 24.0 2300 1500 PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 23: Frost Free Pad Recommendations

    * Contact the manufacturer’s engineering department for heights greater then 6". The optional #4 rebar grid can be substituted for the wire mesh in most cases. Place the #4 bars in the pad at 18" c/c each way. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 24: Frost Free Pads

    Cu. Yds. Concrete 1 ft. 3 in. 17 ft. 0 in. 1700 1100 1 ft. 11 in. 17 ft. 4 in. 1700 1100 2 ft. 9 in. 17 ft. 6 in. 1700 1100 PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 25 1 ft. 5 in. 24 ft. 6 in. 3500 2300 2 ft. 3 in. 24 ft. 11 in. 3500 2300 9, 10 3 ft. 3 in. 25 ft. 2 in. 3500 2300 1100 PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 26: Location Of Accessories

    When locating the manway, be sure the ladder will not interfere with the other bin accessories below it. Roof vents should be spaced evenly around the roof. Figure 5K Placement with One Fan PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 27: Chapter 6 Installation

    3. Check the various gauges of the bin with the color code chart and begin building accordingly. REMEMBER..Assemble the top ring first. Gauge Color Code Black/Yellow Orange Pink/Light Blue Blue Brown/Red Green Yellow/Blue Black Pink Light Blue Blue/Orange Yellow Figure 6A PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 28 NOTE: The walk-through diameter door must be centered between two (2) anchor bolts. The sidewall sheets are staggered 1/3 from end to end. Figure 6B Odd Number of Rings Figure 6C Even Number of Rings PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 29: Caulking Sidewall Sheet Seams

    NOTE: The rope caulking is installed before each sheet is assembled. There is sufficient caulking for all vertical seams on storage and drying bins. Wipe sheet clean where caulking is to be applied. Figure 6D Caulking Detail PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 30: Hardware

    12 Gauge - 8 gauge sidewall sheets, use 3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts. (S-7487) [66 pcs.] Use 5/16" bolts and nuts when joining 13 to 12 gauge on horizontal seams. Use 5/16" x 1-1/4" (S-7483) for attaching floor flashing to the sidewall. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 31 This bolt is primarily used to connect roof panels together where they overlap. It is also used at the bottom of the flat bottomed bins to attach the base angle to the sidewall sheet. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 32 10 gauge sidewall. It is not used to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges where they connect to each other or the splice plates. These are also used to attach the hopper panels to the hopper support beam for the NCHT’s. PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 33: Color Chart For Bin Hardware Bucket Lids

    3/8" x 1-1/2" Bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer S-7486 Dark Brown 3/8" x 1-1/2" Flange bolt without sealing washer S-456 Yellow 4000 3/8" Hex nut S-9426 Dark Purple 2500 3/8" Hex flanged nut PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 34: Lifting Jack Usage

    If in doubt, use one jack on every vertical seam. Be sure to use heavy duty jacks for commercial installation. NOTE: Add inside and outside ladders to bin walls as you continue to raise the bin. (Refer to the manual supplied with the ladder.) PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 35: Sidewall Gauges

    6. Installation Sidewall Gauges 4.00" Standard Bin Sidewall Gauges UNDERLINE Denotes 2 ring door location Model # Bin Diameter # Rings PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 36 4.00" Heavy Bin Sidewall Gauges UNDERLINE Denotes 2 ring door location Model # Bin Diameter # Rings 4.00" Re-Circulating Bin Sidewall Gauges UNDERLINE Denotes 2 ring door location Model # Bin Diameter # Rings PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 37: Ladder Placement

    Platform mounting angle 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. Figure 6F PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 38 (repeating every 44") and attached to each additional 4' ladder section required. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts for all connections. It is also necessary to field drill a 3/8" hole on the ladder section for each starter bracket (L.H. and R.H.). Figure 6G PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 39 Figure 6H. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts for all connections. NOTE: With most installations, the ladder section installed to reach the ground will need to be cut to fit. Figure 6H PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 40 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 Figure 6I. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts for all connections. Figure 6I PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 41 Field drill four (4) 5/16" holes through both large and small tubes and bolt together using 1/4" x 1-1/2" bolts and nuts. This will keep the adjustable braces from slipping. Figure 6J Figure 6K PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 42 6. Installation Figure 6L Figure 6M Ladder and brackets as viewed from top of bin PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 43 After all vertical angles are in place, attach front and side handrails as shown in Figure Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts in all connections. Figure 6N PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 44 Use the safety cage hoop adapter angle to secure the two (2) hoop half assembly to the vertical entrance angle on the platform assembly. Figure 6O PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 45 18' Diameter through 21' Diameter Bins Figure 6P 18' Diameter through 21' Diameter Bins Adjuster Plate Connection Detail Figure 6Q to determine the proper holes used when attaching the hoop adapter to the adjuster plate. Figure 6Q PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 46 Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts (unless otherwise noted) with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage. Figure 6R Vertical Supports PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 47 Attach cage hoop brackets to ladder as shown in Figure 6S. Once cage hoop brackets have been installed, attach cage hoop halves and tighten bolts. Repeat installation for each safety cage required. Figure 6S PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 48 NOTE: The safety cage bell section is to be used at the point of termination of the safety cage and should be just above the concrete (generally 7' to 8'). Figure 6T 24" Bell PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 49: Ring Door Installation

    48'-Maximum height of 8 rings WD-6244 48'-Bins/Silo - 9 rings WD-6248 Optional Auger Hood - 2 Ring WD-6243 12'-24' Bins/Silos - with auger hood panel WD-6247 Figure 6U 2 Ring Door Installed PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 50 6. Installation Figure 6V 2 Ring Door Assembly PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 51 WD-6127 Middle Inner Door Panel WD-6126 Top Inner Door Panel WD-6028 Bottom Inner Door Port Hole Cover WD-6053 Inner Door Hinge Strap WD-1302 Door Hold Back Bracket WD-6110 Door Hold Back Extension PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 52 6. Installation Figure 6W Heavy 2 Ring Door Assembly PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 53 Top Inner Door Panel WD-6028 Bottom Inner Door Port Hole Cover WD-6053 Inner Door Hinge Strap WD-1302 Door Hold Back Bracket WD-6110 Door Hold Back Extension WD-6147 Turnbuckle Latch Weldment D32-003 Turnbuckle 5/8" x 9" PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 54: Options For 2 Ring Doors

    (See Figure 6Y.) 5. Center assembled step under bin door and use it as a template to field drill the holes in the side wall sheet on the ridges of the corrugation. Figure 6Y PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 55: Round Access Door Weldment Assembly

    6. Installation Round Access Door Weldment Assembly Figure 6Z PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 56: Outside Bin Hold-Down Details (4.00" Corrugation)

    NOTE: All non-stiffened 42' and larger bins and bins 10 rings tall should use single anchor bolts, not the U-bolt/J-bolt combination, 10 ring bins require double hold-downs. (Double U-bolt/J-bolt may be used on non-stiffened 42' and larger bins no greater than 9 rings tall, as an option.) Figure 6AA PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 57: Base Angle Installation

    4. Sealing the base of the bin after final construction is done by various methods and materials. However, provisions should be made to seal the base of the bin to prevent moisture from coming into the bin. Figure 6AB PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...
  • Page 58 NOTES PNEG-1094-JS JS500 Farm Grain Bin - 4" Corrugation...

  • Page 59: Chapter 7 Warranty

    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.
  • Page 60 GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.com GSI is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation. Copyright © 2014 by The GSI Group, LLC Printed in the USA CN-315593...

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