AGCO GSI 54 User manual

®
6', 10' and 14' Peak Handrail Kits
Models:
54' – 156' BINS
Installation Manual
PNEG-2041
Version 3.1
Date: 10-11-20
PNEG-2041

All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any
time without notice.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Information.....................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines........................................................................................................................5
Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................................................................................................6
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................7
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 6' Peak Handrail Kit Installation............................................................................................... 11
6' Peak Handrail Kit Part List ...................................................................................................... 11
Installing the 6' Peak Handrail Kit................................................................................................12
Chapter 3 10' Peak Handrail Kit Installation .............................................................................................25
10' Peak Handrail Kit Part List ....................................................................................................25
Installing the 10' Peak Handrail Kit..............................................................................................26
Chapter 4 14' Peak Handrail Kit Installation .............................................................................................41
14' Peak Handrail Kit Part List ....................................................................................................41
Installing the 14' Peak Handrail Kit..............................................................................................42
Limited Warranty — N.A. Grain Products ................................................................................55
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1Safety Information
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines
▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions
▪ Safety Precautions
▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet
Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is
written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the
operator and other personnel when using this equipment. Read and save these instructions.
As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions
that exist and to inform others as required. Unqualified persons must stay out of the work area at all
times.
Alterations must not be made to the equipment. Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regula-
tions, which must be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction must be consulted
before installations are made.
When necessary, you must consider the installation location relative to electrical, fuel and water utilities.
Personnel operating or working around equipment must read this manual. This manual must be delivered
with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the
equipment.
ST-0001–4
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Chapter 1: Safety Information
Cautionary Symbol Definitions
Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential
safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols that are defined below.
Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols
Symbol Description
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
This symbol indicates a general hazard.
This symbol indicates a prohibited activity.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
ST-0005–2
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Safety Precautions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment:
Eye
Protection
Respiratory
Protection
Foot
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Head
Protection
Fall
Protection
Hand
Protection
• Wear clothing appropriate to the job.
• Remove all jewelry.
• Tie long hair up and back.
ST-0004–1
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.
• If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
ST-0002–1
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Maintain Equipment and Work Area
• Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
• Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands,
feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
• Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace
worn or broken parts immediately.
ST-0003–1
Sharp Edge Hazard
• This product has sharp edges, which can cause serious
injury.
• To avoid injury, handle sharp edges with caution and always
use proper protective clothing and equipment.
ST-0036–2
Stay Clear of Hoisted Equipment
• Always use proper lifting or hoisting equipment when assem-
bling or disassembling equipment
• Do not walk or stand under hoisted equipment.
• Always use sturdy and stable supports when needed for
installation. Not following these safety precautions creates
the risk of falling equipment, which can crush personnel and
cause serious injury or death.
ST-0047–1
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Fall Hazard
• Ladders, stairways and platforms are for use by competent
and trained personnel only. Do not allow children or other
unauthorized persons to have access to the equipment.
• Access to the equipment must be restricted by the use of
security fencing and lockable gates.
• Lower sections of ladders must be fitted with a lockable
safety gate to prevent unauthorized access.
• Make sure that hot surfaces have had adequate time to cool
before working on or in the equipment.
• Lock out and tag out power supplies and fuel supplies to all
equipment.
• Do not attach lifting equipment to ladders or platforms.
• Do not go outside of the safety rails provided on elevated
platforms.
• Do not work at heights during high winds, rain, snow, or ice
storms.
ST-0056–1
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Safety Sign-off Sheet
Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety
instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping.
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name
ST-0007
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26' Peak Handrail Kit Installation
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ 6' Peak Handrail Kit Part List
▪ Installing the 6' Peak Handrail Kit
6' Peak Handrail Kit Part List
Table 2-1 6' peak handrail kit part list for 54' and 60'
Item Part Description
Qty.
54'
(WBS-1041-054)
60'
(WBS-1041-060)
1 WBS-0276 Standoff Bracket 6 7
3 NA Roof Panel Flashing Not part of peak handrail Kit.
4 WBS-0844 Peak Handrail Post 8 9
5WBS-0280 Toe Board 6 7
6 WBS-0319 Handrail Mount Bracket 19 (10) 19 (11)
7 WBS-0333 Top Handrail, Peak Handrail 2 2
8 WBS-0334 Intermediate Rail, Peak Handrail 2 2
9RFS-0023 54' Transition Plate 2 0
RFS-0024 60' Transition Plate 0 2
10 RFS-0032 54' Transition Step 1 0
RFS-0033 60' Transition Step 0 1
11 RFS-0044 Transition Stiffener 2 2
12 WBS-0007 Step, Bin Stairs 1 1
13 RFS-0048 Handrail Post, Roof Stairs 2 2
14 RFS-0002 Stairs to Panel Bracket 1 1
15 RFS-0019 Stringer Splice Plate 2 2
16 WBS-0278 Top Handrail, 6' Peak Handrail 4 4
17 WBS-0279 Intermediate Rail, 6' Peak Handrail 4 4
Table 2-2 6' peak handrail kit hardware list for 54' and 60'
18 S-10382 1-1/2" OD Tube Plug, Black Plastic 4 4
19 S-10383 1" OD Tube Plug, Black Plastic 4 4
20 S-6606 5/16" x 3/4" Flange Bolt 120 120
21 S-7229 1/4" x 1" Self-Drilling Screw 65 65
22 S-10267 5/16" x 3/4" MS Screw with Sealing Washer 15 15
23 S-3611 5/16" Flange Nut 135 135
24 NA Bin Bolt Use hardware supplied with bin.
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Chapter 2: 6' Peak Handrail Kit Installation
Installing the 6' Peak Handrail Kit
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT: Peak handrail standoff brackets (1) must be installed at the same time as the roof
panel flashing (3) is installed to the center collar. Otherwise, you will have to remove
bolts and re-install them again.
1. Install the handrail standoff bracket (1) to the roof flashing (3) using the hardware supplied with your
bin (24).
NOTE: The spacing for the standoff brackets is every third roof panel flashing, except for the 60'
diameter, which has one spacing with two roof panel flashings in between the standoffs.
Figure 2-1 Standoff bracket locations for the 54' and 60' bins
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2. Install the peak handrail post (4) to the standoff brackets (1) using 5/16" flange bolts (20) and 5/16"
flange nuts (23).
Figure 2-2 Installing the handrail posts
3. Install the handrail mount brackets (6) to the top of the peak handrail posts (4) using 5/16" flange
bolts (20) and 5/16" flange nuts (23).
NOTE: The bolt (20) head must be installed towards the walking area.
Figure 2-3 Installing the mount brackets
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4. Install the first two toe boards (5) to the peak handrail post (4) using 5/16" flange bolts (20) and
5/16" flange nuts (23). Continue overlapping the toe boards in the same way as you work your way
around the peak.
NOTE: The bolt (20) head must be installed towards the walking area.
NOTE: The 54' uses the outside set of holes and the 60' uses the middle set of holes.
Figure 2-4 Toe board alignment for the 54' and 60' bins
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5. Field cut the toe board (5) width of the stairs, approximately 24", where the stairs meet the peak.
Figure 2-5 Field cutting the toe board
6. Install the top handrails (7) to the handrail mount brackets (6) using two 1/4" self-drilling screws (21).
7. Install the intermediate handrails (8) to the peak handrail posts (4) using 1/4" self-drilling screws (21)
through the middle hole.
Figure 2-6 Installing the handrails
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8. Connect the handrails (7 and 8) together by inserting the smaller end into the larger end.
Figure 2-7 Connecting the handrails
9. Cut the handrails that overlap at the peak entrance to the width of the stairway, approximately 24".
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10.Align the peak handrail posts (4) to the ends of the toe boards (5) and use it as a template to field
drill three holes in the toe board (5).
11.Install the peak handrail posts (4) to the ends of the toe boards (5) using 5/16" flange bolts (20) and
5/16" flange nuts (23).
NOTE: The bolt (20) head must be installed towards the walking area.
12.Install the tube plugs (18 and 19) into the ends of the top and intermediate handrails (7 and 8).
Figure 2-8 Installing the handrail posts and tube plugs
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13.Fasten the ends of the top and intermediate handrails (7 and 8) to the peak handrail posts (4) using
1/4" self-drilling screws (21).
Figure 2-9 Securing the ends of the top and intermediate handrails
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14.Install the transition plates (9) to the peak handrail posts (4) using 5/16" flange bolts (20) and 5/16"
flange nuts (23).
NOTE: The bolt (20) head must be installed towards the walking area.
Figure 2-10 Installing the transition plates
15.Assemble the transition step (10) to the transition stiffeners (11) using 5/16" MS screws (22) and
5/16" flange nuts (23).
NOTE: The screw (22) head must be installed on top of the transition step (10).
Figure 2-11 Assembling the transition step
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16.Install the transition step assembly (10) to the transition plates (9) using 5/16" flange bolts (20) and
5/16" flange nuts (23).
Figure 2-12 Installing the transition step assembly
17.Install the stair step (12) to the transition plates (9) using 5/16" flange bolts (20) and 5/16" flange
nuts (23).
Figure 2-13 Installing the stair step
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