ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR LADDERS, SAFETY CAGES, & PLATFORMS Owner's Manual Manual# PNEG-1096 PRINTED: 2/2004 2.66" INSIDE STIFFENED FLAT BOTTOM TANKS 2.66" OUTSIDE STIFFENED FLAT BOTTOM TANKS 4.00" INSIDE STIFFENED FLAT BOTTOM TANKS 4.00" OUTSIDE STIFFENED FLAT BOTTOM TANKS 2.66" COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANKS 4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.66" INSIDE STIFF. LADDER SAFETY CAGE & PLATFORM INSTR. LADDER PLACEMENT/PLATFORM SUPPORT ASSEMBLY EXTENSION RAILS/EAVE ADJUSTABLE BRACES PLATFORM & HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY/EAVE SAFETY CAGE 2.66" INSIDE STIFFENED TANK LAYOUT 2.66" LADDER OFFSET CHART SAFETY CAGE BELL SECTIONS REST PLATFORM OFFSET LOCATION INSIDE LADDER PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTS 2.66" OUTSIDE STIFF. LADDER SAFETY CAGE & PLATFORM INSTR.
Safety SAFETY GUIDELINES This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
Safety FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on your equipment. Keep signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from the manufacturer. Never work alone. If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact your dealer. Read ALL Safety Information.
Safety WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Keep hair, loose clothing, & shoestrings away from rotating & moving parts. Eye Protection Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes from debris. Gloves Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic or steel parts. A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Roof Disclaimer Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND/OR "MAKEUP AIR" DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF DOWNWARD FLOW SYSTEMS (SUCTION). SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF AIR PASSAGES.
Safety Decal ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the inside of the two ring door cover, 24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. DECALS P.O. BOX 20 ASSUMPTION, IL.
Safety Decal ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the two ring door cover, 24” porthole door cover and roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these locations contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal. DECALS P.O. BOX 20 ASSUMPTION, IL.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 2.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED LADDER SAFETY CAGE, AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS All packages have been structured with the correct components for each ring height grain bin from 6 rings to 37 rings. Be sure and follow the complete instruction sheets for correct placement of parts. Failure to do so may result in improper fit of parts or shortage of parts. Read through the complete set of instructions before proceeding with erection of grain bin.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED Roof Sheet LADDER PLACEMENT 8" 8" 6.1/4" Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important at this time. Refer to the diagram at the left and follow the correct dimensions as shown. Ladder standoff must be located 8" below the horizontal seam. Check your ladder to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface. Attach ladder to the standoffs using the holes located 6 1/4" from the end of ladder section. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts for these connections.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED FIELD DRILL 5/16'' HOLES (4) PER BRACE 1 2 3 4 6 5 Note: Reference previous page for the first ladder standoff starting location. EXTENSION RAILS REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DESCRIPTION END TUBE CENTER TUBE SAFETY CAGE BRACKET SAFETY CAGE EXT. RAIL LADDER SECTION OUTSIDE STANDOFF PART NO. LS-6616 LS-6615 LS-4349 LS-4355 LS-6696 LDR-4002 LS-121 Extension rails are provided to extend the side rails of the ladder above the eave of the roof and to support the safety cage at that point.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED LS-6697 Safety Cage Platform Extension Angles (Flours. Green) EXTENSION ANGLE DETAIL LS-294 End Handrail 24.3/8" (White) LS-295 Front Handrail 31.7/8" (Black) LS-373 Platform LS-371 Platform Vertical Angle 42" (Yellow) LS-5283 SafetyCage Hoop Adapter Angle LS-372 Vert. Entrance Angle 46" (Orange) Extension Rails or Ladder (Ladder to be used on Intermediate Platform) 41" (Typ.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED WHEN ATTACHING SAFETY CAGE TO PLATFORM, THE HOOP ADJUSTER PLATE MUST BE USED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DIFFERENT BIN CURVATURES. NOTE: (THIS PLATE IS NOT NEEDED FOR 90' & 105' DIAMETER BINS.) BOLT THE PROPER END TO THE EXTENSION ANGLE OR ADAPTER HOLE. NOW LOCATE PROPER HOLES IN HOOP ADJUSTER PLATE AND BOLT TO THE SAFETY CAGE ADAPTER HOOP.
A A PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms A 2nd 12 RINGS 2nd B 13th 23 RINGS A 2nd B 10th C 19th D 27th 2nd 12th B C 22nd 32 RINGS 34 RINGS 2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED 16 2.
B LS-5294 7 Rings LS-5295 8 Rings LS-5296 9 Rings LS-5297 10 Rings LS-5298 11 Rings LS-5299 12 Rings LS-5300 13 Rings LS-5301 14 Rings LS-5302 15 Rings LS-5303 16 Rings LS-5304 17 Rings LS-5305 18 Rings LS-5306 19 Rings LS-5307 20 Rings LS-5308 21 Rings LS-5309 22 Rings LS-5310 23 Rings LS-5311 24 Rings LS-5312 25 Rings LS-5313 26 Rings LS-5314 27 Rings LS-5315 28 Rings LS-5316 29 Rings LS-5317 30 Rings LS-5318 31 Rings LS-5319 32 Rings LS-6693 33 Rings LS-6694 34 Rings LS-6707
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED LS-4353 Safety Cage 44" Vertical Support LS-4354 Safety Cage 22" Vertical Support LS-4352 Safety Cage Bell Hoop Half (Red) LS-4352 Safety Cage Bell Hoop Half (Red) SAFETY CAGE BELL SECTIONS (22" or 44") The safety cage bell section is to be used at the point of termination of the safety cage just above the rest platforms or the concrete.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED REST PLATFORM OFFSET LOCATION 8" 18.3/4" Follow the diagram at the left of the page very carefully to insure proper transition of ladder to platform to ladder offset. Some field drilling will be necessary at this point to locate the standoffs correctly. Pay special attention to the dimensions given. (Holes to be 3/8" dia.) For platform support assembly reference the platform support assembly detail. 18.3/4" 9.3/8" 8" DETAIL "A" PLATFORM MOUNTING ANGLES 1.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED Manway Sheet INSIDE LADDER PLACEMENT The inside ladder package includes the ladders and double the amount of standoffs. Begin by positioning the ladder directly under the manhole roof panel and place the standoffs every 16" vertically on the sidewall sheets using the horizontal seam holes for every other hole location. Us 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach the standoffs to the sidewall of the grain bin. Refer to the diagram on the right.
2.66 INSIDE STIFFENED INSIDE LADDER SUPPORTS After completing the inside ladder it will be necessary to support the bottom of the ladder to the concrete. Depending on the actual installation, the amount of support may vary. The supports are not supplied by the manufacturer. Usually the supports can be made of 1" x 1" x 1/ 8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1".
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 2.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED LADDER SAFETY CAGE, AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS All packages have been structured with the correct components for each ring height grain bin from 25'-6" Eave to 98'-7" Eave. Be sure and follow the complete instruction sheets for correct placement of parts. Failure to do so may result in improper fit of parts or shortage of parts. Read through the complete set of instructions before proceeding with erection of grain bin.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED ROOF LADDER MANWAY SHEET FIELD DRILL 3/8" HOLES 56.1/4" 4" 18.3/4" FIELD DRILL 3/8" HOLES 8" 8" 6.1/4" Roof Sheet Outside Standoff LS-121 LADDER PLACEMENT Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important at this time. Refer to the diagram at the left and follow the correct dimensions as shown. Ladder standoff must be located 8" below the horizontal seam. Check your ladder to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED 3 - POST / 4 -PANEL PER SIDEWALL SHEET 8" 8" 6.1/4" Roof Sheet Outside Standoff LS-121 LADDER PLACEMENT Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important at this time. Refer to the diagram at the left and follow the correct dimensions as shown. Ladder standoff must be located 8" below the horizontal seam. Check your ladder to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface. Attach ladder to the standoffs using the holes located 6 1/4" from the end of ladder section.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED FIELD DRILL 5/16'' HOLES (4) PER BRACE 1 2 3 4 5 Note: Reference previous page for the first ladder standoff starting location. 6 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DESCRIPTION END TUBE CENTER TUBE SAFETY CAGE BRACKET SAFETY CAGE EXT. RAIL LADDER SECTION OUTSIDE STANDOFF PART NO. LS-6616 LS-6615 LS-4349 LS-4355 LS-6696 LDR-4002 LS-121 EXTENSION RAILS Extension rails are provided to extend the side rails of the ladder above the eave of the roof and to support the safety cage at that point.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED PLATFORM ASSEMBLY NOTE: THE PLATFORM SUPPORTS SHOULD BE MOUNTED ON THE BIN FIRST. THE PLATFORM FLOOR SHOULD THEN BE ASSEMBLED ONTO THE SUPPORT FRAME. LEAVE PLATFORM SUPPORT TO FLOOR BRACE BOLTS LOOSE UNTIL FLOOR AND TOEPLATES ARE SECURE. LS-6621 (PINK) VERTICAL ENTRANCE ANGLE (46'') TDP-5002 (PINK/BLACK) HANDRAIL (30'') LS-6702 (RED) HANDRAIL (58'') Assemble the platform support frame using 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and nuts.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED EAVE SAFETY CAGE Before attaching any pieces to the ladder or platform, some preassembly will be required. Take the safety cage hoop adjuster plates and bolt them onto the extension angle as shown. Bolt the safety cage adapter hoops and safety cage hoop halves together using the proper holes, as shown. Be sure to use the 5/16" x 3/4" bolt with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED LS-5286 (FL. GREEN) LS-6697 SAFETY CAGE PLATFORM EXTENSION ANGLE VERTICAL SUPPORTS After all three hoop assemblies are in place you may attach the 44" vertical supports from hoop assembly to hoop assembly, as shown. This will require 14 supports, 7 between each set of hoops. Bolts should have the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage.
A A PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms A 2nd 12 RINGS 2nd B 13th 23 RINGS A 2nd B 10th C 19th D 27th 2nd 12th B C 22nd 32 RINGS 34 RINGS 2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED 30 2.
Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms A Ladder Section (LDR-4002) Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) Safety Cage Extension Platform Pkg. (LS-6618) Eave Sfty.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED SAFETY CAGE BELL SECTIONS The safety cage bell section is to be used at the point of termination of the safety cage just above the rest platforms or the concrete. Fasten the bell safety cage brackets (red) to the ladder (some field drilling may be necessary at this point.) Attach the special bell safety cage hoop halves to the bell brackets and attach the vertical supports to the bell hoop halves.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED MANWAY SHEET INSIDE LADDER PLACEMENT The inside ladder package includes the ladder and double the amount of standoffs as the outside ladder package. Begin by positioning the ladder directly under the manhole roof panel and place the standoffs every 16" vertically on the sidewall sheets using the horizontal seam holes for every other hole location. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach the standoffs to the sidewall of the grain bin. Refer to the diagrams to the left and below.
2.66 OUTSIDE STIFFENED INSIDE LADDER SUPPORTS After completing the inside ladder it will be necessary to support the bottom of the ladder to the concrete. Depending on the actual installation, the amount of support may vary. The supports are not supplied by the manufacturer. Usually the supports can be made of 1" x 1" x 1/ 8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1".
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 4.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED LADDER SAFETY CAGE, AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS All packages have been structured with the correct components for each ring height grain bin from 4 rings to 24 rings. Be sure and follow the complete instruction sheets for correct placement of parts. Failure to do so may result in improper fit of parts or shortage of parts. Read through the complete set of instructions before proceeding with erection of grain bin.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED LADDER PLACEMENT 8" 8" 6.1/4" Roof Sheet Outside Standoffs LS-121 Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important at this time. Refer to the diagram at the left and follow the correct dimensions as shown. Ladder standoff must be located 8" below the horizontal seam. Check your ladder to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface. Attach ladder to the standoffs using the holes located 6 1/4" from the end of ladder section.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED FIELD DRILL 5/16'' HOLES (4) PER BRACE 1 2 3 4 5 Note: Reference previous page for the first ladder standoff starting location. EXTENSION RAILS 6 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DESCRIPTION END TUBE CENTER TUBE SAFETY CAGE BRACKET SAFETY CAGE EXT. RAIL LADDER SECTION OUTSIDE STANDOFF PART NO. LS-6616 LS-6615 LS-4349 LS-4355 LS-6696 LDR-4002 LS-121 Extension rails are provided to extend the side rails of the ladder above the eave of the roof and to support the safety cage at that point.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED EXTENSION ANGLE DETAIL LS-6697 Safety Cage Platform Extension Angles (Flours. Green) LS-373 Platform PLATFORM AND HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY Start by attaching the platform itself to the platform support using 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. Place all the vertical angles in place, making sure to place the vertical entrance LS-295 Front Handrail angle to the left front corner of the platform. 31.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED WHEN ATTACHING SAFETY CAGE TO PLATFORM, THE HOOP ADJUSTER PLATE MUST BE USED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DIFFERENT BIN CURVATURES. NOTE: (THIS PLATE IS NOT NEEDED FOR 90' & 105' DIAMETER BINS.) BOLT THE PROPER END TO THE EXTENSION ANGLE OR ADAPTER HOLE. NOW LOCATE PROPER HOLES IN HOOP ADJUSTER PLATE AND BOLT TO THE SAFETY CAGE ADAPTER HOOP.
PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms 4.00" INSIDE STIFFENED LADDER OFFSET AND PLATFORM LAYOUT 2nd 41 9 RINGS 2nd B 9th A 2nd B 10th C 17 RINGS 17th 24 RINGS 4.
Platform Located in Ring A Ladder Section (LDR-4002) Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) LDR-4039 24 RINGS LDR-4038 23 RINGS LDR-4037 22 RINGS LDR-4036 21 RINGS LDR-4035 20 RINGS LDR-4034 19 RINGS LDR-4033 18 RINGS LDR-4032 17 RINGS LDR-4031 16 RINGS LDR-4030 15 RINGS LDR-4029 14 RINGS LDR-4028 13 RINGS LDR-4027 12 RINGS LDR-4026 11 RINGS LDR-4025 10 RINGS LDR-4024 9 RINGS LDR-4023 8 RINGS LDR-4022 7 RINGS LDR-4021 6 RINGS LDR-4020 5 RINGS LDR-4019 4 RINGS 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED SAFETY CAGE BELL SECTIONS LS-4353 Safety Cage 44" Vertical Support LS-4352 Safety Cage Bell Hoop Half (Red) SAFETY CAGE BELL SECTIONS The safety cage bell section is to be used at the point of termination of the safety cage just above the rest platforms or the concrete. Attach the vertical supports to the existing hoop halves. Now, fasten the bell safety cage brackets (red) to the ladder (some field drilling may be necessary at this point.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED REST PLATFORM OFFSET LOCATION 12" 18.3/4" 18.3/4" Follow the diagram at the left of the page very carefully to insure proper transition of ladder to platform to ladder offset. Some field drilling will be necessary at this point to locate the standoffs correctly. Pay special attention to the dimensions given. (Holes to be 3/8" dia.) 9.3/8" 12" DETAIL "B" 13.000" 12.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED Manway Sheet INSIDE LADDER PLACEMENT The inside ladder package includes the ladders and double the amount of standoffs. Begin by positioning the ladder directly under the manhole roof panel and place the standoffs every 22" vertically on the sidewall sheets using the horizontal seam holes for every other hole location. Us 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach the standoffs to the sidewall of the grain bin. Refer to the diagram on the right.
4.00 INSIDE STIFFENED INSIDE LADDER SUPPORTS After completing the inside ladder it will be necessary to support the bottom of the ladder to the concrete. Depending on the actual installation, the amount of support may vary. The supports are not supplied by the manufacturer. Usually the supports can be made of 1" x 1" x 1/ 8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1".
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED THIS SECTION FOR 4.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED LADDER SAFETY CAGE, AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS 4 - 9 RINGS ONLY All packages have been structured with the correct components for each ring height grain bin from 4 ring to 9 ring. Be sure and follow the complete instruction sheets for correct placement of parts. Failure to do so may result in improper fit of parts or shortage of parts. Read through the complete set of instructions before proceeding with erection of grain bin.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED LADDER PLACEMENT 8" 8" 6.1/4" Roof Sheet Outside Standoffs LS-121 Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important at this time. Refer to the diagram at the left and follow the correct dimensions as shown. Ladder standoff must be located 8" below the horizontal seam. Check your ladder to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface. Attach ladder to the standoffs using the holes located 6 1/4" from the end of ladder section.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED FIELD DRILL 5/16'' HOLES (4) PER BRACE 1 2 3 4 5 Note: Reference previous page for the first ladder standoff starting location. EXTENSION RAILS 6 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DESCRIPTION END TUBE CENTER TUBE SAFETY CAGE BRACKET SAFETY CAGE EXT. RAIL LADDER SECTION OUTSIDE STANDOFF PART NO. LS-6616 LS-6615 LS-4349 LS-4355 LS-6696 LDR-4002 LS-121 Extension rails are provided to extend the side rails of the ladder above the eave of the roof and to support the safety cage at that point.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED EXTENSION ANGLE DETAIL PLATFORM AND HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY LS-6697 Safety Cage Platform Extension Angles (Flours. Green) Start by attaching the platform itself to the platform support using 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. Place all the vertical angles in place, making sure to place the vertical entrance LS-295 Front Handrail angle to the left front corner of the platform. 31.7/8" (Black) After all vertical angles are in place attach front and side handrails as shown in the diagram.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED WHEN ATTACHING SAFETY CAGE TO PLATFORM, THE HOOP ADJUSTER PLATE MUST BE USED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DIFFERENT BIN CURVATURES. NOTE: (THIS PLATE IS NOT NEEDED FOR 90' & 105' DIAMETER BINS.) BOLT THE PROPER END TO THE EXTENSION ANGLE OR ADAPTER HOLE. NOW LOCATE PROPER HOLES IN HOOP ADJUSTER PLATE AND BOLT TO THE SAFETY CAGE ADAPTER HOOP.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED MANWAY SHEET INSIDE LADDER PLACEMENT The inside ladder package includes the ladder and double the amount of standoffs as the outside ladder package. Begin by positioning the ladder directly under the manhole roof panel and place the standoffs every 22" vertically on the sidewall sheets using the horizontal seam holes for every other hole location. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach the standoffs to the sidewall of the grain bin. Refer to the diagrams to the left and below.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED INSIDE LADDER SUPPORTS After completing the inside ladder it will be necessary to support the bottom of the ladder to the concrete. Depending on the actual installation, the amount of support may vary. The supports are not supplied by the manufacturer. Usually the supports can be made of 1" x 1" x 1/ 8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1".
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED LADDER SAFETY CAGE, AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS 10 - 14 RINGS ONLY All packages have been structured with the correct components for each ring height grain bin from 10 ring to 14 ring. Be sure and follow the complete instruction sheets for correct placement of parts. Failure to do so may result in improper fit of parts or shortage of parts. Read through the complete set of instructions before proceeding with erection of grain bin.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED 8" 8" 6.1/4" Roof Sheet Outside Standoffs LS-121 Ladder Section LDR-4002 LADDER PLACEMENT Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important at this time. Refer to the diagram at the left and follow the correct dimensions as shown. Ladder standoff must be located 8" below the horizontal seam. Check your ladder to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface. Attach ladder to the standoffs using the holes located 6 1/4" from the end of ladder section.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED FIELD DRILL 5/16'' HOLES (4) PER BRACE 1 2 3 4 5 Note: Reference previous page for the first ladder standoff starting location. EXTENSION RAILS 6 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DESCRIPTION END TUBE CENTER TUBE SAFETY CAGE BRACKET SAFETY CAGE EXT. RAIL LADDER SECTION OUTSIDE STANDOFF PART NO. LS-6616 LS-6615 LS-4349 LS-4355 LS-6696 LDR-4002 LS-121 Extension rails are provided to extend the side rails of the ladder above the eave of the roof and to support the safety cage at that point.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED PLATFORM ASSEMBLY NOTE: THE PLATFORM SUPPORTS SHOULD BE MOUNTED ON THE BIN FIRST. THE PLATFORM FLOOR SHOULD THEN BE ASSEMBLED ONTO THE SUPPORT FRAME. LEAVE PLATFORM SUPPORT TO FLOOR BRACE BOLTS LOOSE UNTIL FLOOR AND TOEPLATES ARE SECURE. LS-6621 (PINK) VERTICAL ENTRANCE ANGLE (46'') TDP-5002 (PINK/BLACK) HANDRAIL (30'') LS-6702 (RED) HANDRAIL (58'') Assemble the platform support frame using 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and nuts.
REV. 9/26/01 LDR-4020 5 RINGS LDR-4021 6 RINGS LDR-4022 7 RINGS LDR-4023 8 RINGS LDR-4024 9 RINGS LSO-36-06 10 RINGS LSO-40-02 11 RINGS LSO-43-10 12 RINGS LSO-47-06 13 RINGS LSO-51-02 14 RINGS A ITEM LDR-4019 4 RINGS PNEG-1096 Ladder, Safety Cage, & Platforms 4.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED EAVE SAFETY CAGE Before attaching any pieces to the ladder or platform, some preassembly will be required. Take the safety cage hoop adjuster plates and bolt them onto the extension angle as shown. Bolt the safety cage adapter hoops and safety cage hoop halves together using the proper holes, as shown. Be sure to use the 5/16" x 3/4" bolt with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED VERTICAL SUPPORTS After all three hoop assemblies are in place you may attach the 44" vertical supports from hoop assembly to hoop assembly, as shown. This will require 14 supports, 7 between each set of hoops. Bolts should have the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage. LS-6697 LS-5286 (FL.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED UPPER LADDER 9.3/8" 18.3/4" 18.3/4" 9.3/8'' 8.00'' LOWER LADDER PLATFORM MOUNTING ANGLES REST PLATFORM OFFSET LOCATION Follow the diagram above, very carefully to insure proper transition of ladder to platform to ladder offset. Some field drilling will be necessary at this point to locate the standoffs correctly. Pay special attention to the dimensions given. (Holes to be 3/8" dia.) 8.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED MANWAY SHEET INSIDE LADDER PLACEMENT The inside ladder package includes the ladder and double the amount of standoffs as the outside ladder package. Begin by positioning the ladder directly under the manhole roof panel and place the standoffs every 22" vertically on the sidewall sheets using the horizontal seam holes for every other hole location. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts to attach the standoffs to the sidewall of the grain bin. Refer to the diagrams to the left and below.
4.00 OUTSIDE STIFFENED INSIDE LADDER SUPPORTS After completing the inside ladder it will be necessary to support the bottom of the ladder to the concrete. Depending on the actual installation, the amount of support may vary. The supports are not supplied by the manufacturer. Usually the supports can be made of 1" x 1" x 1/ 8" angle iron bolted directly to the ladder using 2 bolts 5/16" x 1".
2.66 COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANKS (NCHT) THIS SECTION FOR 2.
2.66 COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANKS (NCHT) Ladder Section (LDR-4002) Bell Safety Cage (LS-4364LB) Safety Cage Extension Platform Pkg. (LS-6618) Eave Sfty.
2.66 COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANKS (NCHT) Bin Diameter 15'-21' 15'-18' 21' 24' 27'-30' 27'-30' 36' 36' LADDER 44" Hopper Slope 45 60 60 45 40 45 40 45 No. of Support Channels Hopper Ladder Brackets 3 5 6 4 4 5 5 6 6 10 12 8 8 10 10 12 SUPPORT COLUMN TYPICAL SUPPORT CHANNEL LADDER STANDOFF LADDER BRACKET FIELD DRILL HOLE 5/16" X 1.1/4" HDW. OR WELD TO COLUMN 5/16" X 3/4" HDW. LADDER SUPPORT DETAIL REV.
2.66 COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANKS (NCHT) ACCESS TO SIDEWALL DOOR ON COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANK THE METHOD OF ACCESSING THE SIDEWALL DOOR WILL DEPEND ON HOW THE SYSTEM WAS ORDERED. 1. IF A SEPARATE ACCESS PACKAGE FOR THE SIDEWALL DOOR (ONE OF THE LSCHT PACKAGES) YOU WILL SIMPLY INSTALL THE SEPARATE RUN OF LADDER, HOPPER LADDER SUPPORTS AND PLATFORM AS SHOWN IN PREVIOUS DETAILS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE STANDARD ROOF MANWAY LADDER PACKAGE. 2.
4.00 FARM-COM. HOPPER TANK THIS SECTION FOR 4.
4.00 FARM-COM. HOPPER TANK A A 47'-6" EAVE 43'-10" EAVE LSO-47-06 40'-2" EAVE LSO-43-10 36'-6" EAVE LSO-40-02 32'-10" EAVE LSO-36-06 29'-2" EAVE LSO-32-10 LSO-25-06 ITEM 25'-6" EAVE LSO-29-02 B Ladder Section S E C T A I O N (LDR-4002) 7 8 5 5 6 6 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 (LS-6618) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Eave Sfty.
4.00 FARM-COM. HOPPER TANK Bin Diameter 15'-21' 15'-18' 21' 24' LADDER 44" Hopper Slope 45 60 60 45 No. of Support Channels Hopper Ladder Brackets 3 5 6 4 6 10 12 8 SUPPORT COLUMN TYPICAL SUPPORT CHANNEL LADDER STANDOFF LADDER BRACKET FIELD DRILL HOLE 5/16" X 1.1/4" HDW. OR WELD TO COLUMN 5/16" X 3/4" HDW. LADDER SUPPORT DETAIL REV.
4.00 FARM-COM. HOPPER TANK ACCESS TO SIDEWALL DOOR ON COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANK THE METHOD OF ACCESSING THE SIDEWALL DOOR WILL DEPEND ON HOW THE SYSTEM WAS ORDERED. 1. IF A SEPARATE ACCESS PACKAGE FOR THE SIDEWALL DOOR (ONE OF THE LSCHT PACKAGES) YOU WILL SIMPLY INSTALL THE SEPARATE RUN OF LADDER, HOPPER LADDER SUPPORTS AND PLATFORM AS SHOWN IN PREVIOUS DETAILS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE STANDARD ROOF MANWAY LADDER PACKAGE. 2.
2.66 (OPTIONAL) THIS SECTION FOR 2.66" CORRUGATED GRAIN BINS OPTIONAL - EXTENDED OUTSIDE STIFFENED LADDER AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TANKS AND COMMERCIAL HOPPER TANKS THE FOLLOWING PAGES SHOW AN OPTIONAL LADDER AND PLATFORM INSTRUCTIONS.
2.66 (OPTIONAL) LADDER EXTENSION BRACKET BRACE LS-6704 LADDER EXTENSION BRACKET LS-6676 OUTSIDE STAND-OFF LS-121 LADDER SECTION LDR-4002 LADDER PLACEMENT Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important at this time. Refer to the diagrams above and follow the correct dimensions as shown. Ladder extension must be located 8" below the horizontal seam. Check your ladder to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface. Attach extension bracket (LS-6676) to sidewall.
2.66 (OPTIONAL) PLATFORM PACKAGE LS - 6683 ENTRANCE ANGLE (1) LS-6621 58 in. HANDRAIL (2) LS-6702 38 in. HANDRAIL (2) LS-6677 FLOOR BRACE (4) LS-6701 TOE PLATE (2) LS-6682 SUPPORT ANGLE (2) LS-6679 RIGHT HAND DIAGONAL SUPPORT ANGLE LS-6700 SIDEWALL SUPPORT (2) TDP-5008N When starting the platform support, you must attach the mounting angle to the sidewall of the grain bin. Refer back to the first page for the correct holes to be used by the platform.
2.66 (OPTIONAL) PLATFORM PACKAGE LS - 6683 CONNECTION TO A HOPPER TANK SUPPORT ANGLE (2) LS-6679 3. 1/2 in.
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