VTDL-135' - 8' x 9' Door Assembly w/ Manway Instructions Manual PNEG-1655 Date: 01-07-11 PNEG-1655
PNEG-1655 VTDL-135' - 8' x 9' Door Assembly w/ Manway
Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4 Chapter 2 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................5 Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................
1. Introduction READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of lading to justify their claim to the transport company.
2. 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.
2. Safety General Safety Statement Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel. As owner and/or operator, you are responsible to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist and inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be required from the personnel.
2. Safety Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs on your machine. 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. Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction. Keep your machinery in proper working condition.
2. Safety Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Eye Protection Remove all jewelry. Gloves Long hair should be tied up and back. Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes from debris. Steel Toe Boots Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic or steel parts. Wear steel toe boots to help protect your feet from falling debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.
2. Safety Safety Sign-Off Sheet As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating and safety procedures for this equipment. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. 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.
3. Safety Decals 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.
3. Safety Decals ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring, 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. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Rotating flighting will kill or dismember. Flowing material will trap and suffocate. Crusted material will collapse and suffocate.
3. Safety Decals ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring, 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. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 WARNIN DON’T DO UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain remains above this outlet. 2.
4. Suggested Tools Recommended tools for installing VTDL-135' - 8' x 9' Doors 1. Forklift or similar piece of equipment capable of lifting 2000 lbs. at heights above 10'. 2. Welder. 3. Plasma cutter, torch or similar tool for cutting base plates. 4. Concrete drill for installing 3/4" epoxy type anchors (if anchors are used). 5. 1/2" and 7/16" drill bits. 6. Sockets and wrenches including 9/16", 5/8", 1-1/8" and 1-1/2" sizes. 7. Drift pins and/or pry bars.
5. Assembly Instructions Written instructions for installation of a VTDL-135' - 8' x 9' D large vehicle traffic door in 135' diameter, externally stiffened tanks. Prior to door installation, tank should be fully erected and anchored. The VTDL-135' - 8' x 9' D door is to be installed in the bottom 4 rings of the tank. Adequate provisions should be made for door installation. A list of necessary tools and equipment is attached. Also some field fabrication and welding will be necessary. 1.
5. Assembly Instructions 8. The center column weldments (VTDL-0556) will be installed within the door frame. The bottom of the center column weldment will rest between the column outer cover strip on the threshold weldment. The top of the center column weldment will bolt to the header beam weldment with 1" x 3-1/2" bolts. See details B and C on Page 23. Use VTDL-0338 shim plates between center column and header beam and threshold weldment.
5. Assembly Instructions 15. Assemble outer cover as shown on Page 31. Apply strip of caulk behind column and header angles before attaching them to column and header beam clips. Attach center post and center door latch (VTDL-0293) to header angle and threshold weldment. Apply caulking to the top and bottom of center post. Assemble door outer cover, reinforcement channels, hinges, latch brackets and door handles as shown on Page 30. 3/8" x 1" Bin bolts will be used for all connections.
NOTE: Please refer to the table on Page 18 for corresponding part numbers to the A through G letters mentioned in this drawing. Continue tank erection as normal until the fifth ring is reached. Note the location of the vertical seams and stiffener columns above the door opening. The fifth ring must be positioned this way for the door to fit properly. Assemble door sheets and stiffener columns as shown. It may be necessary to use filler sheets at the door location to finish erecting the tank.
6. Assembly Drawings Sidewall Layout (Continued) NCL135'-24' through NCL135'-30' Spec.
Outer cover assembly (See Page 30.) Manway door panel assembly (See Page 24, Page 25 and Page 26.) Door panel assembly (See Page 24, Page 25 and Page 26.) 6.
Remove filler sheets and install threshold weldments. Threshold weldments will either be anchored to the concrete or field welded to a tunnel beam. Do not anchor or weld threshold weldments until door assembly is completed. Set right and left column weldments on threshold weldments and attach to the sidewall with 7/16" x 2-1/2" bolts and recessed nuts. The sidewall will be on the outside of the column weldment. Bolt head with sealing washer will be on the outside of this connection.
The header beam must slide onto the columns from the inside of the tank. The seal strip atop of the header will bolt to the fifth ring from the inside of the tank. Attach the header to the columns with 1" x 3-1/2" grade 8 bolts, nuts and washers. Refer to Page 22 for header to column connection details. Required field welding should be done after door is completely installed. Field weld sidewall plates and door attachment plates as shown. Refer to Page 29 for complete field weld details.
NOTE: Install header beam onto columns as shown on Page 21. Use 1" x 3-1/2" grade 8 bolts with washer on each side. Insert bolts from the column side and tighten. Access cover plates VTDL-0246 will be welded onto the inside and outside of the columns at the access opening after the door is installed. Be sure that the edge of the threshold plate is aligned with the edge of the columns. Field weld threshold plates, sidewall plates and door panel plates after door is completely installed. 6.
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Door panels should be assembled as shown. Attach the door panels to the columns, header and threshold with 1" x 3-1/2" grade 8 bolts with washer on each side. Bolt head will be on the outside of the connection. Use 1" x 3-1/2" grade 8 bolts at hinge locations. Use foam seal strip on back side of door panels. Apply caulking between all door panel splices. Attach hinge weldments to door panels with 3/8" x 1-1/2" bin bolts. Bolt head and sealing washer should be on the outside for these connections.
Install right side panels as shown. Assemble from the bottom of the door frame and work up. Assemble door panels as shown on Page 24. 6.
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NOTE: Attach angles to columns and header with 3/8" x 1" bin bolts. The outer cover hinge brackets will attach to the outside of the column outer cover flanges. Attach the center post to the header and threshold weldments with 3/8" x 1" bolts. Attach reinforcement channels, outer cover handle and latch brackets to the outer cover with 3/8" x 1" bin bolts. Place outer cover assembly in position and insert the hinge pin through the hinge weldment and bracket. Secure hinge pin with cotter pin and washer.
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6. Assembly Drawings VTDL Door Foundations VTDL doors will require special foundation requirements and aeration floor systems. The Page 33 contain foundation specifications for the installation of VTDL doors in 135' diameter externally stiffened tanks. These specifications are based on the Grain Systems Concrete Manual PNEG-318. All foundation specifications shall be construed as recommendations only.
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7. Warranty GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale, 14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.
