GSI Group D04-1295 User manual

Stack Quiet Dryer Front Platform
Assembly
Models:
D04-1295
D04-1323
Installation Manual
PNEG-2237
Version 1.1
Date: 09-14-18
PNEG-2237

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 Precautions ....................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines........................................................................................................................5
Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................................................................................................6
Safety Cautions...........................................................................................................................7
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Installing the Front Platform.................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Stack Quiet Dryer Front Platform Parts List.............................................................................37
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty ...........................................................................................45
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NOTES
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1Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines
▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions
▪ Safety Cautions
▪ 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. Save these safety guidelines for future
reference.
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-0001–3
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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 Cautions
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
• Warning: If the information in the manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion can result, causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
• 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.
• Retain these instructions for future reference.
ST-0025–3
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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
Fall Hazard
• Keep access door closed while on a platform to avoid falls.
• Always use proper personal protective equipment and
proper clothing when using equipment. Failure to follow
safety precautions can result in severe injury or death.
ST-0042–2
Platform Load Limit
• The platform load limit is 500 LBS (2.25
kN). Do not exceed this weight.
• Excessive load will damage the platform
and cause platform to fall. Severe injury
or death will result.
ST-0044–2
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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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
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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2Installing the Front Platform
Before You Begin
You must remove the ladders that are shipped on the dryer. New ladders will be installed specific for the
platforms.
What You Should Know
You need to install the platform to the dryer before the dryer is lifted into place for easier access while at
ground level.
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1. Install the hitch splice plate (12) and the hitch supports (11) to the dryer frame (74) using four
1/2 x 1-1/2 in. HHTB bolts (1) and 1/2 in. nylock nuts (9). Also, install two 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange
bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10) to connect the hitch splice plate (12) and the hitch
supports (11).
2. Insert the hitch tube weldment (13) into the dryer frame (74).
Figure 2-1 Installing the hitch supports
11/2 x 1-1/2 in. HHTB bolt (S-3728) 11 Hitch support (D01-3578)
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 12 Hitch splice plate (D01-3579)
91/2 in. nylock nut (S-8260) 13 Hitch tube weldment (D04-0904-BK)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 74 Dryer frame
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3. Install the four platform brackets (16) to the dryer frame (74) using 1/2 x 1-1/2 in. HHTB bolts (1) and
1/2 in. nylock nuts (9).
4. Install the two platform angle brackets (17) to the dryer hitch brackets (66 and 73) using 5/8 x 2 in.
HHTB bolts (2) and 5/8 in. lock nuts (8).
NOTE: The 5/8 x 2 in. HHTB bolts (2) are pre-installed with the hitch brackets (66 and 73). You need
to remove these bolts to install the platform angle brackets (17).
5. Install the four platform support brackets (14) to the four platform brackets (16) using 5/16 x 3/4 in.
flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
6. Install the two platform long support brackets (15) to the two platform angle brackets (17) using
5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
Figure 2-2 Installing the platform supports
11/2 x 1-1/2 in. HHTB bolt (S-3728) 15 Platform long support bracket (D01-3573)
25/8 x 2 in. HHTB bolt (S-4329) 16 Platform bracket (D01-3626)
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 17 Platform angle bracket (D61-0054)
85/8 in. lock nut (S-6494) 66 Right hitch bracket (D01-0012)
91/2 in. nylock nut (S-8260) 73 Left hitch bracket (D01-0011)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 74 Dryer frame
14 Platform support bracket (D01-3572)
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7. Using only the outside set of holes in the corner brace brackets (19), install them to the corners of
the platform support brackets (14) at the rear side of the platform using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3)
and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
8. Using both set of holes in the corner brace brackets (19), install them to the corners of the
platform long support brackets (15) and platform support brackets (14) at the middle of the platform
using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
9. Install the angle support brackets (18) to the corners of the hitch supports (11) using 5/16 x 3/4 in.
flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
Figure 2-3 Installing the corner braces
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 15 Platform long support bracket (D01-3573)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 18 Angle support bracket (D01-2771)
11 Hitch support (D01-3578) 19 Corner brace bracket (D01-3069)
14 Platform support bracket (D01-3572)
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10.Install the angle support brackets (18) to the platform support brackets (14) and platform long
support brackets (15) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
NOTE: Use the second and fourth set of holes in the support brackets (14 and 15) starting from the
outside of the platform.
a. Install the angle support brackets (18) only to the flange side of the platform support brackets
(14) at the rear side of the dryer.
b. Install the angle support brackets (18) to both sides of the platform support brackets (14) at the
middle of the dryer.
c. On the hatch side, install the angle support brackets (18) only to the non-flange side of the
platform long support brackets (15).
d. On the non-hatch side, install the angle support brackets (18) to the both sides of the platform
long support brackets (15).
11.On the non-hatch side, install the angle support brackets (18) to the non-flange side of the hitch
support (11) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
Figure 2-4 Installing the angle support brackets
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 14 Platform support bracket (D01-3572)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 15 Platform long support bracket (D01-3573)
11 Hitch support (D01-3578) 18 Angle support bracket (D01-2771)
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12.Install the side splice plate (21) and the side support brackets (20 and 22) to the corner brace
brackets (19) on both sides of the platform using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange
nuts (10). Also, install four 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10) to connect the
side splice plate (21) and the side support brackets (20 and 22).
13.Install the angle support brackets (18) and corner brace brackets (19) to the side supports (20)
using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
Figure 2-5 Installing the side support brackets (D04-1295)
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 20 Side support bracket (D01-3068)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 21 Side splice plate (D01-3571)
18 Angle support bracket (D01-2771) 22 Side support bracket (D01-3589)
19 Corner brace bracket (D01-3069)
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Figure 2-6 Installing the side support brackets (D04-1323)
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 20 Side support bracket (D01-3068)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 21 Side splice plate (D01-3571)
18 Angle support bracket (D01-2771) 22 Side support bracket (D01-3735)
19 Corner brace bracket (D01-3069)
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14.Install the hitch tube splice plate (24), the hitch support brackets (25) and the middle handrail sup-
port (26) to the hitch tube weldment (13) using 5/16 x 1 in. flange bolts (5) and 5/16 in. flange nuts
(10). Also, install six 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10) to connect the hitch
tube splice plate (24) and the hitch support bracket (25).
15.Install the hitch support brackets (25) to the corner brace brackets (19) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange
bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
16.On the hatch side, install the middle handrail bracket (27) and floor support bracket (28) to the side
support bracket (20) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
17.On the hatch side, install the floor support bracket (28) to the side splice plate (21) and side support
bracket (20) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
Figure 2-7 Installing the hitch tube weldment supports and floor supports (D04-1295)
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 21 Side splice plate (D01-3571)
55/16 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7470) 24 Hitch tube splice plate (D01-2765)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 25 Hitch support bracket (D01-2766)
13 Hitch tube weldment (D04-0904-BK) 26 Middle handrail support (D01-2786)
19 Corner brace bracket (D01-3069) 27 Middle handrail bracket (D01-3067)
20 Side support bracket (D01-3068) 28 Floor support bracket (D01-3582)
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Figure 2-8 Installing the hitch tube weldment supports and floor supports (D04-1323)
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 21 Side splice plate (D01-3571)
55/16 x 1 in. flange bolt (S-7470) 24 Hitch tube splice plate (D01-2765)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 25 Hitch support bracket (D01-2766)
13 Hitch tube weldment (D04-0904-BK) 26 Middle handrail support (D01-2786)
19 Corner brace bracket (D01-3069) 27 Middle handrail bracket (D01-3067)
20 Side support bracket (D01-3068) 28 Floor support bracket (D01-3582)
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18.Install the handrail supports (29) and the toeboard brackets (30) to the platform support brackets
(14) at the rear side of the platform using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
19.Install the handrail supports (29) to the toeboard brackets (30) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. screws (4) and
5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
20.Install the toeboard splice plate (31) to the toeboard brackets (30) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. screws (4)
and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
21.On the hatch side, install the platform support (32) to the flange side of the platform long support
bracket (15) using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
22.On the hatch side, install the platform support (33) to the non-flange side of the hitch support (11)
using 5/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolts (3) and 5/16 in. flange nuts (10).
Figure 2-9 Installing the toeboard brackets and floor supports (D04-1295)
35/16 x 3/4 in. flange bolt (S-6606) 29 Handrail support (D01-2776)
45/16 x 3/4 in. screws (S-6620) 30 Toeboard bracket (D01-3574)
10 5/16 in. flange nut (S-10268) 31 Toeboard splice plate (D01-3575)
11 Hitch support (D01-3578) 32 Platform support (D01-3640)
14 Platform support bracket (D01-3572) 33 Platform support (D01-3641)
15 Platform long support bracket (D01-3573)
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