Owner`s manual

015885 rev 10-00

Site Location and Concrete

CHECK YOUR SITE FOR POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH:

1. Local Codes and/or Permits 6. Seismic load

2. Power lines 7. High wind or Snow load area

3. Highways 8. Railroads

4. Waterways and run off 9. Other possible soil problems (tunnels, etc.)

5. Poor soil conditions 10. Hoppered 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 the 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 specifications 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 footing

and 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; 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 concrete 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 stake

should be the height of your 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 diameter of your foundation. (A board can be used in place

of the chain.)

. 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.