GSI Group BFT Series User manual

PNEG-256
6', 7' and 9' Bulk Feed Tanks
BFT and GHT Series
Assembly Manual
PNEG-256
Date: 09-24-09

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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.

Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Safety ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 5
General Safety Statement .................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 7
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Decals ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4 General Information ........................................................................................................................ 13
Bulk Feed Tank Assembly Manual General Instructions .................................................................. 13
Chapter 5 Foundation ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 6 Sidewall Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 22
Tank Side Walls ................................................................................................................................ 22
Sidewall Sheet Orientation ............................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 7 Roof .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Sealed Roof Panels Installation ........................................................................................................ 27
Peak Ring ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Eave Safety Rail (6') ......................................................................................................................... 29
Eave Ladder ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Peak Ring (Ladder) .......................................................................................................................... 32
Cap ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Peak Ring ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 8 Hopper Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 39
Hopper Sheets .................................................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 9 Legs and Leg Braces ...................................................................................................................... 47
Tank Legs and Leg Braces ............................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 10 Ladder ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Optional Sidewall Ladder ................................................................................................................ 56
Safety Cage .................................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 11 Raising Bin ..................................................................................................................................... 60
Raising Bin to set on Foundation .................................................................................................... 60
Chapter 12 Grounding ...................................................................................................................................... 63
Bin Grounding Instructions ............................................................................................................. 63
Chapter 13 Pneumatic Fill Kit .......................................................................................................................... 64
Roof Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 14 Parts List ........................................................................................................................................ 67
6' Diameter 60° Hopper Bin Specifications ..................................................................................... 68
6' Diameter 60° Hopper Bin Hardware Specifications .................................................................... 70
7' Diameter 67° Hopper Bin Specifications ..................................................................................... 72
7' Diameter 67° Hopper Bin Hardware Specifications .................................................................... 74
9' Diameter 60° Hopper Bin Specifications ..................................................................................... 76
9' Diameter 60° Hopper Bin Hardware Specifications .................................................................... 78
9' Diameter 45° Hopper Bin Specifications ..................................................................................... 80
9' Diameter 45° Hopper Bin Hardware Specifications .................................................................... 82
Chapter 15 Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 85

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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.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. Insome circumstances, the companyalso provides fieldimprovements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused,
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.

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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. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you
should pay special attention.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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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. Avoid any alterations to the equipment, which may produce a very
dangerous situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
You should consider the location of the bin site relative to power line locations or electrical transmission
equipment. Contact your local power company to review your installation plan or for information
concerning required equipment clearance. Clearance of portable equipment that may be taken to the bin
site should also be reviewed and considered. Any electrical control equipment in contact with the bin
should be properly grounded and installed in accordance with National Electric Code provisions and
other local or national codes.
This product is intended for the use of grain storage only. Any other use is a misuse of the product.
Sidewall bundles or sheets must be stored in a safe manner. The safest method of storing sidewall
bundles is laying horizontally with the arch of the sheet upward, like a dome. Sidewall sheets stored on
edge must be secured so that they cannot fall over and cause injury. Use care when handling and
moving sidewall bundles.
Personnel operating or working around equipment should 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.
This product has sharp edges, which may cause serious injury. To avoid injury, handle
sharp edges with caution and always use proper protective clothing and equipment.

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Safety Instructions
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want
to keep you as a customer. 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, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may
be required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce
a very dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
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.
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.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
Read and Understand Manual
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area
clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is in operation.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any
built up grease oil and debris. Maintain Equipment
and Work Area

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Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,
hospital and fire department near your telephone. Keep Emergency Equipment
Quickly Accessible
Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.
Remove all jewelry.
Long hair should be tied up and back.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes
from debris.
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.
A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.
Wear hard hat to help protect your head.
Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at
elevations greater than six feet (6').
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel Toe Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Fall Protection

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Proper Storage Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction
Wet storage stain (rust) will develop when closely packed bundles of galvanized material, such as
sidewall and roof sheets, have moisture present. Inspect roof and sidewall bundles on arrival for any
moisture. If moisture is present, it must not be allowed to remain between the sheets. Separate the
sheets or panels immediately and wipe them down. Spray with a light oil or diesel fuel.
Ifpossible,sidewallbundles,roofsheets andothercloselypackedgalvanized materialsshouldbe stored
in a dry, climate controlled building. If outdoor storage is unavoidable, the materials should be stored so
that they are raised above the ground and vegetation. Any tacking and spacing materials should not be
corrosive or wet. Be sure to protect materials from the weather, but permit air movement around the
bundles if possible.
Storing roof bundles and sidewall sheets at a slight incline can also help minimize the presence of
moisture. Storing the bundles with the center of the dome up (like an arch) is one option for minimizing
moisture during storage. Sidewall bundles can also be stored on edge but must be secured so that they
do not fall over and cause injury.
If “white rust” or “wet storage stain” occurs, contact the manufacturer immediately about ways to
minimize the adverse effect upon the galvanized coating.

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3. Decals
DC-604 Located on the cap latch control arm.
DC-604

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DC-GBC-1A Located on inside the peak cap.
Rotating flighting will
kill or dismember.
Flowing material will
trap and suffocate.
Crusted material will
collapse and suffocate.
Keep clear of all augers.
DO NOT ENTER this bin!
Failure to heed these
warnings will result in
serious injury or death.
If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
2. Use a safety harness and safety line.
3. Station another person outside the bin.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator.
DC-GBC-1A
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: [phone]
For Replacement Decals, Contact:

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4. General Information
Bulk Feed Tank Assembly Manual General Instructions
This product is intended for the use of storing feed only. Any other use is a misuse of the product.
While every effort has been made to prevent sharp edges, always wear the proper protective clothing
while erecting the bulk feed tank.
GSI recommends contacting the local power company to have a representative review your installation
to ensure that your wiring will be compatible with their system and to ensure that adequate power will be
supplied to your unit.
A bulk feed tank weight a minimum of 444 lbs. (201 kg). Always take all necessary precautions when
raising the tank to its feet. Follow all instructions in the manual.
The safety pages show the location of the safety decals. The photographs depict exactly where
the decals should be. If a decal has been damaged or is missing, contact our company for a
free replacement.
Always read the assembly manual completely prior to starting to assemble the bulk feed tank. Compare
the actual shipment with the packing list to be sure there are no shortages of parts.
1. Remove the protective mask from decals before assembling the tank. The protective mask may
become difficult to remove after exposure to sunlight.
2. Stagger all vertical seams on all sidewall rings.
3. When legs extend up two (2) rings, always align the leg holes with the bottom two (2) rings.
4. All hopper seams and the hopper collar use truss head bolts. The heads of the bolts must be on the
inside of the tank.
5. Tighten ALL bolts from the nut side ONLY. Do not allow bolt heads to spin.
6. Hex head bin bolts are used on all sidewall and roof seams with the bolt heads on the outside of
the bin.
7. Hex head bolts are used on all leg to sidewall connections with the bolt heads on the inside of
the tank.
8. 7' Diameter sidewall sheets must be bolted together so that there is 65-5/8'' between leg holes.
Refer Page 72.
9. Use a drift punch to align holes.
10. Overlap ALL vertical sidewall sheet seams in the same direction.
11. Hole spacing of 3-1/8'' is used at the top of all top sidewall sheets and at the bottom of all bottom
sidewall sheets.

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Selecting the Proper Site
The selected site should be level, firm and free from underlying debris. The tank can be installed
satisfactorily on slopes, but as the slope increases, additional labor and materials are required for the
foundation. The concrete foundation surfaces must be level. If fill is required, it should be watered and
tamped thoroughly to prevent uneven settling from the weight of the tank. Good water drainage must
be provided to prevent water collecting under or around the tank. The site must allow convenient access
for easy loading and unloading, as well as provide additional space for future units. Be sure to consider
the positioning of material handling equipment, the availability of electricity, and any other factors that
may impact site selection etc.
Tools
Tools recommended for assembly of bulk feed tanks include:
1. Assorted sizes of combination wrenches
2. Hammer
3. Three (3) 12'' long drift punches
4. One (1) large flathead screwdriver
5. One (1) pair of slip joint pliers
6. Two (2) adjustable wrenches
7. Ratchet and sockets
8. Impact wrenches and sockets (if available)

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NOTES

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5. Foundation
Figure 5A

5. Foundation
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Figure 5B

5. Foundation
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Figure 5C

5. Foundation
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Figure 5D

5. Foundation
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Figure 5E