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AGI Westeel Wide-Corr Farm Series Installation And Storage Instructions

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12' Bin for Hopper
Wide-Corr® Farm Series
Installation and Storage Instructions
INSTALLATION AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
Read this manual before using product. Failure to
follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
WC FARM SERIES
12' BIN FOR HOPPER
BEFORE BEGINNING FOUNDATION OR ASSEMBLY
EFFECTIVE DATE: October, 2015
Part Number: 198938
Revision: 3
Part Number: 198938 R12
Revised: September, 2024
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 Part Number: 198938 Revision: 3 12' Bin for Hopper WC FARM SERIES Wide-Corr® Farm Series 12' BIN FOR HOPPER Installation and Storage Instructions INSTALLATION AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING FOUNDATION OR ASSEMBLY EFFECTIVE DATE: October, 2015 Read this manual before using product.
  • Page 2 Section 2.6 – Working At Height Safety on page 7 New section Section 4.4 – Pre-Plan Assembly on page 19 Updated Section 2.7 – Overhead Power Lines on page 8 Added new wall sheet layout Section 5.5 – Wall Sheet Assembly (with AGI Stencil) on page 26...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.2 Roof Assembly ......................... 22 5.3 Bin Roundness ......................... 24 5.4 Wall Sheet Assembly (with Westeel Stencil) ................25 5.5 Wall Sheet Assembly (with AGI Stencil).................. 26 5.6 Hopper Cone to Bin Installation....................27 6. Appendix ............................... 29 6.1 Hardware Usage ........................29 6.2 Recommended Bolt Assembly ....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Before assembling, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly of this AGI 12' Bin for Hopper. Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.

  • Page 5: Safety

    • Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety organization for information. • Contact your local representative or AGI if you need assistance or additional information. • Always follow applicable local codes and regulations.

  • Page 6: Personal Protective Equipment

    • Do not install auxiliary equipment if the bin for hopper is not designed for use with it. Refer to the specific information provided in this manual for auxiliary equipment or check with AGI or your dealer for written approval, if necessary.

  • Page 7: Working At Height Safety

    2. SAFETY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 2.6. Working At Height Safety • Ensure that all work at height is properly planned, organized and carried out by a competent person. • Use appropriate work equipment and make sure that they are inspected to ensure safety. •...

  • Page 8: Overhead Power Lines

    2. SAFETY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 2.7. Overhead Power Lines • Keep bin for hoppers a horizontal distance of at least 150 ft (45.7 m) from power lines. Increase distance to meet electrical code requirements where required. •...

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    2. SAFETY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 2.8. Safety Decals • Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal location figures that follow. •...

  • Page 10: Safety Decal Locations And Details

    2. SAFETY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 2.10. Safety Decal Locations and Details Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the bin for hopper and their messages are shown in the figure(s) that follow. Safe operation and use of the bin for hopper 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.
  • Page 11 2. SAFETY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES Safety Decals and Part Numbers 8110-00013 8110-00112 8110-00012 WARNING WARNING WARNING Rotating flighting could Flowing material could Crusted material could kill or dismember. trap and suffocate. collapse and suffocate. Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin! If you must enter the bin: ENTRAPMENT HAZARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    43,500 lbs. per sq. in. (300 MPa) re-bar. The foundation designs included in this manual are suggestions only, and will vary according to local soil conditions. AGI will not assume any liability for results arising from their use.

  • Page 13: Methods Of Installation

    12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 3.4. Methods of Installation The recommendations for assembling and installing AGI 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.

  • Page 14: Critical Assembly Requirements

    1. Comply with all local code and jurisdictional requirements applicable to your bin for hopper installation. 2. Design and build foundations with the necessary strength for the loads they must support, and for local soil conditions. AGI foundation guidelines are based on specific stated conditions and may not be applicable to local conditions.

  • Page 15: Product Storage

    3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 9. If installing an existing bin on a hopper, make sure the bin is designed for a hopper application, and that the foundation is capable of withstanding the substantial point loads that the hopper legs apply. If uprights are present, make sure that they are supported.

  • Page 16: Grain Bin Use

    3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES Place the curved wall sheets with the hump facing up. Elevate the roof sheets at least 12" at the small end of the sheets. Place all the other bundles so they are well-sloped.

  • Page 17: Important Notes

    • Never enter a loaded grain bin for any reason. Grain can be a killer. 3.9. Important Notes • AGI 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.

  • Page 18: Preparation

    4. PREPARATION 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 4. Preparation 4.1. Check the 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.

  • Page 19: Pre-Plan Assembly

    In cases where additional loading is involved, if you do not already have specific recommendations from AGI, contact AGI engineering department in Grand Island, NE (USA) before installation begins. Do not install 12' Bin for Hopper controls or the like near anything having a strong electromagnetic field such as large power transmission lines or transformers.
  • Page 20 4. PREPARATION 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES Figure 4. Example Fan and Unload Equipment Layout access door under-fl oor (typical) fl oor unload auger planks (bin with full fl oor) (2 fans) location ° maximum (1 fan) fan location ST-102418 198938 R12...

  • Page 21: Assembly

    5. ASSEMBLY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 5. Assembly 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. •...

  • Page 22: Roof Assembly

    5. ASSEMBLY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 5.2. Roof Assembly 1. Assemble the top tier of wall sheets as per Section 5.4 – Wall Sheet Assembly (with Westeel Stencil) on page Figure 5 on page a. Use 3/8" x 1" bolts and 3/8" nuts. Figure 5.
  • Page 23 5. ASSEMBLY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES Figure 6. Roof Sheet Laps Top Ring Angle Vent Assembly Description Roof Sheet Ladder Eaves Closure P/N for 12' Bin 235600 212243 236070 235615 235651 7. Position the vent assembly with the latch at ninety degrees to the roof sheet on which the roof ladder will be located.

  • Page 24: Bin Roundness

    5. ASSEMBLY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 5.3. Bin Roundness It is imperative that the bin be as round as possible. The following steps describe how to ensure the bin is round. 1. Verify that the foundation meets all the requirements of the installation. 2.

  • Page 25: Wall Sheet Assembly (With Westeel Stencil)

    5. ASSEMBLY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 5.4. Wall Sheet Assembly (with Westeel Stencil) 1. Assemble wall sheets as shown in Figure 7 on page 2. To shed water on the outside of the bin, overlap the sheets to the outside, so that the bottom edge of the upper wall sheet is always on the outside of the wall sheet immediately below it.

  • Page 26: Wall Sheet Assembly (With Agi Stencil)

    5. ASSEMBLY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 5.5. Wall Sheet Assembly (with AGI Stencil) 1. Assemble wall sheets as shown in Figure 8 on page 2. To shed water on the outside of the bin, overlap the sheets to the outside, so that the bottom edge of the upper wall sheet is always on the outside of the wall sheet immediately below it.

  • Page 27: Hopper Cone To Bin Installation

    Ensure the foundation has fully cured before continuing the assembly of your bin. • If a AGI skid base is used, a compacted gravel base can be used instead of a concrete foundation. 2. Assemble the bin as per the instructions in Section 5.
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT NOTES: 5. ASSEMBLY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES -Use only lifting devices of adequate rated capacity. -Ensure hopper cone is level and all load points contact the foundation. -Ensure all fasteners are tightened as per torque instructions on page 51. Figure 9.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    APPENDIX IV - HARDWARE USAGE 6. APPENDIX 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES IMPORTANT! 6. Appendix Use 5/16” x 1¼” bolts provided in the bin parts boxes for the top ring angle to wall sheet connection. Use 3/8” hardware at all other wall sheet connections as shown below. There may be a shortage of 3/8” bolts 6.1.

  • Page 30: Recommended Bolt Assembly

    Always tighten the nut, not the bolt. Avoid bin assembly at temperatures below -10°C (14°F) if possible. Erection in low temperatures does not ensure strong, well sealed connections. Do not substitute bolts in place of those supplied by AGI. Important Do not substitute any other bolts/fasteners for those supplied by the AGI factory.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Subject to AGI’s sole discretion, if the Goods, or a component thereof, are found to have a default in materials and/or workmanship within the Warranty Term, AGI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the subject Goods or refund the purchase price for the applicable Goods.
  • Page 32 AGI in order to properly assess or investigate the claim. AGI shall be given a reasonable opportunity to inspect and test the Goods in question. Failure by the customer to notify AGI of such claim within 48 hours shall operate as a waiver of any and all such claims by the customer.
  • Page 33 7. WARRANTY 12' BIN FOR HOPPER – WIDE-CORR® FARM SERIES 198938 R12...
  • Page 34 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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