Brock MEYER ENERGY MISER ME1000S User manual

MEYER® Tower Dryer
ME1000S/SG-ME2650S/SG
MFH1968-5BMay 2014
WALKWAYS and LADDERS

BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders
2MFH1968-5B
SAFETY First! Recognize SAFETY Information
This symbol is used throughout this Manual to identify particular stages where the bin
Contractor and/or Operator need to take special note and precautions regarding the danger
described in these Instructions. Please read all the SAFETY information and the
instructions completely prior to beginning the construction.
This is the Safety-Alert Symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this
Manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Signal words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION, are used with the Safety-Alert
Symbol. Be sure to follow ALL National and Local Safety Standards governing each
installation site.
Understand Signal Words
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING! Do not attach yourself to, or carry loose or dangling rope on structures near
or adjacent to the Tower Dryer entry area. Loose rope or material can be
suddenly sucked into the Dryer Fans (which may start automatically). This
can cause equipment damage, severe personal injury or death.
Use Fall Restraint/Arrest Systems
When working on or inside a Tower Dryer at heights where fall hazards exist, use an
adequate fall restraint or fall arrest system with a lifeline and harness, tied to a secure
point. A proper fall arrest system should withstand 5,400 pounds [2449 kg] of stress
to prevent falling. A fall restraint system typically withstands less than 5400 pounds
and allows a limited fall of about 2' [610]. To ease injury, it is recommended the fall-
distance on restraints be set at 6' [1 829] maximum.
WARNING! Purchase and use secure lifelines and adequate fall restraint/arrest systems. Some
facilities mandate that safety harnesses be used where there is risk of fall and/or
entrapment. Failure to use fall restraint and/or arrest systems consistently when
climbing or entering grain drying towers can cause serious injury or death.
WORK SAFE! While some photographs in this Manual were taken at sites where
certain PPE might not be required, Brock recommends using SAFETY equip-
ment, especially hard hats and SAFETY harnesses—at all installations. ALWAYS
follow appropriate federal, state and local codes for PPR requirements. See Base
Manual MFH1968-1 for recommended PPE.

Table of Contents
SAFETY First! Recognize SAFETY Information.........................................................................................2
Understand Signal Words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION • Use Fall Restraint/Arrest Systems........2
About This Manual...........................................................................................................................................4
Definition of Terms and Symbols • Measurements • Identification of Parts and Hardware...................4
Ladder SAFETY Procedures ..........................................................................................................................5
Installations While the Tower Is on the Tower Trailer .............................................................................6-15
Install Walkways and “Ship Loose” Ladders-and-Cage on the Main Tower..............................................6
Be Careful Stepping on the Horizontal Tower ............................................................................................6
Order of Walkway Installation ....................................................................................................................7
Bracket Installations .................................................................................................................................7
Walkway/”Catwalk” Arms ....................................................................................................................8-9
Floor Sections ......................................................................................................................................10-11
Upright Posts • Handrails, Upper and Mid .........................................................................................12

BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders
MFH1968-5B 3
Ladder-and-Cage Installation Basics, Horizontal Tower ....................................................................... 13-14
Outside Ladder Sections • Ladder Splice .................................................................................... 13-14
Cage Hoop Halves ..............................................................................................................................14
Lift the Tower to “First Stage” to Work Underneath ................................................................................15
Types of Walkways ...................................................................................................................................... 16-24
Common Parts in Walkways ......................................................................................................................17
Full Walkway (3121-00052).................................................................................................................... 18-19
Partial Walkway (3121-00120), All Models ........................................................................................... 20-21
Eave Platform (3121-00175) Roof Module All Models.......................................................................... 22-23
Eave Platform on the ME1000S - ME1600S ........................................................................................24
Outside Ladder-and-Cage Installation ...................................................................................................... 25-35
Ladder-and-Cage Parts Identification.........................................................................................................25
Top Ladder Extension Through the Eave Platform....................................................................................26
Extension Rail Bracing to the MEYER® Roof .........................................................................................27
Outside Ladder Brackets to the Tower.................................................................................................... 28-29
Ladder-and-Cage Sections....................................................................................................................... 30-31
Hoop Halves .......................................................................................................................................30
Cage Channels ......................................................................................................................................31
Bottom Flared Cage Section ....................................................................................................................32
Outside Bottom Ladder (May Be Pre-Installed).........................................................................................33
Locking Ladder Door Assembly 9-41037............................................................................................... 34-35
Tie-Back Installation ............................................................................................................................35
Diagrams: Outside Walkways and Ladder-and-Cage ............................................................................. 36-55
Outside Ladder-and-Cage Packages...........................................................................................................36
Outside Ladder Package Kit Numbers Chart..............................................................................................37
ME1000S with 1 Level Catwalk (3121-00084)..........................................................................................38
ME1200S with 1 Level Catwalk (3121-00085) ......................................................................................39
ME1200S with 2 or 3 Level Catwalks (3121-00163)................................................................................40
ME1400S with 1 Level Catwalk (3121-00165 .........................................................................................41
ME1400S with 2 or 3 Level Catwalks (3121-00166)................................................................................42
ME1600S with 1 Level Catwalk (3121-00087) ........................................................................................43
ME1600S with 2 or 3 Level Catwalks (3121-00112)................................................................................44
ME1800S with 2 Level Catwalks (3121-00088).......................................................................................45
ME1800S with 3 Level Catwalks (3121-00179).......................................................................................46
ME2000S with 2 Level Catwalks (3121-00089) ......................................................................................47
ME2000S with 3 Level Catwalks (3121-00113).......................................................................................48
ME2000S with 4 Level Catwalks (3121-00185).......................................................................................49
ME2400S with 3 or 4 Level Catwalks (3121-00091)................................................................................50
ME2400S with 5 Level Catwalks (3121-00043).......................................................................................51
ME2650S with 3 Level Catwalks (3121-00176).......................................................................................52
ME2650S with 4 Level Catwalks (3121-00178).......................................................................................53
ME2650S with 4 Level Catwalks (3121-00184).......................................................................................54
Inside Ladder Installations ......................................................................................................................... 55-57
Inside Ladder Sections................................................................................................................................55
Internal Service Platform Ladder Access...................................................................................................56
Top Inside Ladder Sections........................................................................................................................57
Pre-Installed Inside Ladder Sections..........................................................................................................57
Diagrams: Inside Ladders .......................................................................................................................... 58-66
Inside Ladder Package Kit Numbers Chart................................................................................................58
ME1000S ...................................................................................................................................................59
ME1200S ................................................................................................................................................60
ME1400S ...................................................................................................................................................61
ME1600S .................................................................................................................................................62
ME1800S ...................................................................................................................................................63
ME2000S ...................................................................................................................................................64
ME2400S ...................................................................................................................................................65
ME2650S ...................................................................................................................................................66

About This Manual BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders
4MFH1968-5B
The intent of this Manual is to help you follow step-by-step instructions for plumbing
installations in the BROCK® MEYER® Dryer.
IMPORTANT!
Pay particular attention to all SAFETY Information in this Manual.
CAUTION! Read and understand this Manual. Failure to follow proper procedures may
cause damage to equipment or personal injury.
Contact your Brock Dealer to replace this Manual should it become lost or damaged.
Store it in a convenient place for easy reference.
Definition of Terms and Symbols
•ThisPlanning Symbol is used in areas where planning needs to take place
before assembly and/or installation can continue.
• “Horizontal,” “vertical,” “bottom,” and “top” refer to the Dryer as it is standing.
The symbols ('') equal inches and (') equals feet in English measurements.
Measurements
The symbols ('') equals inches and (') equals feet in English measurements.
Metric measurements are shown in square brackets following the English
measurement. For example: 15' [4.572 m] 90' [27.432 m]
Identification of Parts and Hardware
• Names for some components which have BROCK® Part Numbers have been capi-
talized throughout this Manual to call attention to them.
• Parts and basic components are identified in
Figures and their accompanying Tables
as “Items” with a black number in white circle. See Figure 1 below.
• Hardware is identified by a shaded circle and table item cell.
• Dimensions and lengths are noted with a white circle
on an arrow or line, then identi-
fied with numeric values in a Figure Table.
• Pictures may vary slightly from actual components, which may have been modi-
fied for better fit or function.
Hardware Basics:
Organize all hardware so the packages and buckets are easy to locate. When leaving
for the day, remember where you are in the installation, which connections are tight,
and which connections are loose.
IMPORTANT!
Always have a second person check the tightening on all Ladder and
Walkway connections!
ThisPre-AssembleSymbol(left)suggeststhat a particular assemblycanbefinished
ahead of time. Plan to sub-assemble and add hardware any parts that can be prior to
installation. Make sure to use proper hardware.
About This Manual
Figure 1.
Part and Hardware Identification
6
832
38
43
Item Part No. Description
6 U-24016 Ladder Cap
8 U-24142 Extension Rail 54'' [1 372]
32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
38 39-20101 Washer, Flat 5/16 x 1 1/4''
43 39-20322 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x
1 1/4'' Gr. 5

BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders Ladder SAFETY Procedures
MFH1968-5B 5
DANGER! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in death or
serious injury.
IMPORTANT!
The Ladder Section with the DANGER Decal (Part No. 13-23790) in Figure 2
at left must be installed as the BOTTOM Section of each Ladder.
1. The WORKING LOAD of the Ladder is 300 lbs [136 kg]. Do not overload.
2. Never climb a damaged or improperly assembled Ladder. Before use, inspect the
Ladder carefully for deterioration from chemicals or weather.
3. Keep the Ladder and Bin away from power lines and live electric wires.
4. Keep rungs free from slippery material such as ice, snow, mud, grease, manure, etc.
5. Wear slip-resistant shoes.
6. DO NOT USE LADDERS if you tire easily, or are subject to fainting spells, or
use medicine or alcohol, or are physically handicapped.
7. FACE THE LADDER when ascending or descending. Maintain a firm grip.
Center your body between Side Rails.
8. Discard and replace the Ladder if it is exposed to fire or damaging chemicals.
9. Never use the Ladder as a horizontal platform, plank or material hoist.
10.Never apply a side load. Never push or pull anything while on the Ladder.
11.Never drop or apply an impact load to the Ladder.
12.Never sit on the ends of Ladder Side Rails.
13.Never use the Ladder as a scaffold.
14. Never use the Ladder when in poor health.
DANGER! DANGER!
DO NOT enter the Tower Dryer through the Manhole during the filling/
unloading operation or while the Dryer is in use!
When the Dryer and auxiliary equipment are not LOCKED OUT, grain fill may
start at any time without warning.
DO NOT allow the Dryer to run while any adjustments are being made. SHUT
OFF, LOCKOUT and TAGOUT all electrical power BEFORE working on or near
the Dryer. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all parts in motion.
Failure to shut off, LOCKOUT and TAGOUT power to the Dryer will lead to
personal injury or death.
Ladder SAFETY Procedures
Figure 2.
Ladder DANGER Decal
13-23790
Figure 3.
Slippage and Suffocation Hazards in Flowing Grain
at Roof Module


Installations While the Tower Is on the Tower Trailer BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders
6MFH1968-5B
Install Walkways and “Ship Loose” Ladders-and-Cage
on the Main Tower
Orientation: Remember at all times that the actualTOP of the structure is towardthe
cab of the truck. The BOTTOM of the Tower is toward the back end of the truck.
Install all possible Walkways and Side Ladder-and-Cages while the Tower trailer is
horizontal.
Refer to pages 7-15 for installation of 5/16'' hardware on Walkways.
DO NOT TIGHTEN Walkway Handrail or Post connections, as they must be leveled
to vertical after the tower is raised.
IMPORTANT!
The lower Partial Walkway (3121-00120, pages 20-21) cannot be installed until the
Tower is raised to vertical.
Cage sections are not pre-installed. Hardware is located in the Ship Loose Bolt Kit.
Refer to pages 25-35 for installation of Outside Ladder-and-Cage hardware/parts.
TIGHTEN all Ladder and Cage connections. They will have to be re-tightened after
the Tower is raised to vertical.
BE CAREFUL Stepping on the Horizontal Tower
Begin on 6' stepladders, and continue the installation stepping only on the screen
Stiffeners (pairs). Remember to step sideways so Screens will not be damaged.
Installations While the Tower Is on the Tower Trailer
TOWARD TOWER TOP
Figure 4.
BE CAREFUL!
STEP ONLY on Stringers/Stiffeners! DO NOT
place your weight on the Screens. Step
SIDEWAYS so the Screens will not be
damaged. Use the next Stiffener to pull
yourself up.
Figure 5.
Stand on Stringers Only

BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders Installations While the Tower Is on the Tower Trailer
MFH1968-5B 7
Be cautious of personal SAFETY while working on the Tower in this position. Use
an adequate number of ladders.
Bracket Installations
For your convenience, Walkway Arm Brackets (3121-00035), Ladder Brackets, and
some Ladder Sections are pre-installed. Check these Brackets for tightness when the
Dryer is onsite.
Order of Walkway Installation
• Walkway Arm Brackets
• Walkway Arms
• Floor Sections
• Vertical Posts
• Handrails
See common parts on page 17.
Figure 6.
Right: Walkway Installation
on Horizontal Tower
1
Figure 7.
Walkway Arm Bracket Pre-Installed on Intermediate
Module and Horizontal Tower Module
Figure 8.
L/R Ladder Brackets on Module
as Shipped
Item Part No. Description
13121-00035 Walkway Arm Bracket
2Tower, Horizontal
33121-00169 Ladder Bracket-LEFT
43121-00168 Ladder Bracket-RIGHT
2
3
4

Installations While the Tower Is on the Tower Trailer BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders
8MFH1968-5B
Attach the Walkway Arms, twelve (12) per Full Walkway, to the pre-installed Arm
Bracketswiththree(3) 3/8x1''galvanizedHexHeadBolts.Secure withFlangeNuts.
Continue installing Arms around the Tower. Remaining Arms must be installed after
the Tower is raised to vertical.
All Arms must remain loose until all Walkway Floor Sections are attached.
Figure 9.
Install Walkway Arms
Walkway/”Catwalk” Arms
Consecutive Walkway Arms are bolted into the eleventh and twelfth (11th/12th)
bolt holes from the first set of bolts. There are ten (10) holes between Arms.

BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders Installations While the Tower Is on the Tower Trailer
MFH1968-5B 9
2
Figure 10.
Walkway Arm Installation
2
32
Item Description
1 Walkway Arm Bracket
2Walkway Arm
3Stringer
45/16 x 1'' HH Bolt galv
55/16'' Flange Nut
2
3
WhentheWalkwayis
tightened,tightenthis
Bolt first.
11

Installations While the Tower Is on the Tower Trailer BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders
10 MFH1968-5B
Floor Sections
IMPORTANT!
Do not tighten Walkway Arms until all Floor Sections are connected to form a
complete Walkway around the Tower..
Figure 11.
Floor Sections
Attach Walkway Floor
sections. Drop in 5/16 x 1''
galvanized Hex Head Bolts,
heads on top of the Walkway.
Secure with Flange Nuts
underneath. Be sure the Floor
Panel (edge) is turned UP,
toward the Tower TOP.
*
TOWARD TOWER TOP
3
3
5
Figure 12.
Walkway Floor Sections
Item Description
1 Walkway Arm Bracket
2Walkway Arm
3Floor Section
45/16 x 1’' HH Bolt galv
55/16'' Flange Nut
2
2
3
5