Owner`s manual

015886 5-02

Concrete and Site Location

LOCATION OF BIN SITE

Check your site locations for possible problems with the following:

1. High wind or Snow load area 4. Local codes/permits 7. Railroads

2. Waterways and run off 5. Power lines 8. Seismic load

Poor soil conditions/soil problems

6. Highways 9. Hopper Bins

CHOOSING A BIN SITE

Consideration should be given to convenience in loading and unloading and accessibility

to existing and planned facilities. The site should be level, on firm soil, with adequate

drainage. Any fill used in leveling the site MUST BE well compacted to prevent

uneven settling from weight of the foundation, bin and contents. After the site is

completely level, use 1” to 2” of fill sand to act as a cushion under the concrete slab.

Standard foundation drawings and specs are furnished by MFS/YORK/STORMOR

showing soil bearing pressures required. It is the obligation of the purchaser

to obtain a soil bearing test and ascertain that the foundation has sufficient

strength for a capacity filled bin. Unless the finished foundation is level and

true, and the site properly graded for water drainage, failure of the foundation

could result. This is not covered by the MFS/YORK/STORMOR warranty.

At the time your soil is being compacted and the foundation is being poured, make sure

that the work is being done in exact accordance with your soil engineer’s specifications.

Remember - if your soil isn’t right, your foundation could TIP AND CRACK - if your

foundation isn’t right, your bin could fail. The foundation drawings on the following

pages are intended as a guide only and are not to be interpreted as “firm” instruction. If

at a later date, the bin is increased in height, the foundation may not be adequate.

Anchor bolts should be to specifications and be set when pouring the foundation

as improper anchoring will give you a WEAK structure.

The bin is ROUND and to keep it round, the anchor bolts should follow a

SCRIBED CIRCLE with the correct chord dimensions between the anchor bolts.

The base ring of the bin must rest firmly on the foundation with absolutely no overhang.

1. Lay out the foundation by driving a small pipe to mark the center

of the pad. The top of the pipe should be the height of the foundation.

2. Using the pipe for a center pivot, you can use a chain with a

sharp stake attached to the outer end to scribe on the ground the

foundation diameter. (A board may be used instead of the chain.)

3. After pouring the concrete, and while it is still soft, locate your

anchor bolts. Use the center pipe and chain again to mark the

correct diameter to set the anchor bolts. Use a measured chain

(or chord) to get the correct spacing between holes.