GSI Group PNEG-1614 User manual

PNEG-1614
Heavy Duty Bin Stairs
and Platform Assembly for
2.66" Corrugated Bin
Installation Manual
PNEG-1614
Date: 07-30-09

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Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Platform Wall Brackets, Stair Wall Brackets and Knee Braces .......................................................... 7
Assembling the Platform .................................................................................................................... 9
Assembling the Stairs ...................................................................................................................... 11
Adding the Handrails ........................................................................................................................ 17
Assembling Intermediate Platform (Optional Package #STR1143) ................................................. 20
Chapter 3 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 23

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1. 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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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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2. Installation
Platform Wall Brackets, Stair Wall Brackets and Knee Braces
1. Determining the layout of the bin stairs. (See Figure 2A.)
Figure 2A
2. Locate the platform directly under the roof ladder and manway hole. The location of the platform
and manhole must be predetermined so that the stairs will not interfere with auger, doors, fans, etc.
To determine the stair locations, count the number of bolt spaces around the bin according to the
Chart below . This will give the ending location of the stairs. Each step is 8" tall and wraps around the
bin one (1) bolt spacing, or 9-3/8".
NOTE: One bolt spacing is the distance between the bolts on the
horizontal seams, which is equal to 9-3/8". On a 2.66" (32" sheet) corrugated bin, the first ring will
contain the platform at 16" below the eave and two (2) steps. There are four (4) steps for each ring
thereafter and the four (4) stairs wrap around the bin four (4) bolt spaces or 37-1/2" per ring. Use the
Chart below to determine how many bolt spaces you must allow for the steps during installation.
Figure 2B
Count bolt spaces starting at
the HD platform wall bracket.
14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bolt Spaces around Bin with 2.66" Corrugation
Rings Bolt Spaces Inches
414 131-1/4
5 18 168-3/4
622 206-1/4
7 26 243-3/4
830 281-1/4
9 34 318-3/4
10 38 356-1/4
11 42 393-3/4
12 46 431-1/4
13 50 468-3/4
14 54 506-1/4
15 58 543-3/4

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3. The attachment location of the platform wall bracket to the first horizontal seam is shown in
Figure 2C. Attach the platform wall bracket to the first horizontal seam using the middle hole as
shown in Figure 2C. This will locate the platform 16" below the eave. The platform wall brackets
are placed six (6) bolt spaces apart or 56-1/4". Loosely attach the platform wall brackets to the first
seam using 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts and flange nuts.
Figure 2C
4. Field drill two (2) holes perplatform bracket as shown and use5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts and flange nuts
at the top connection points. The bottom connection points will also be used for the platform knee
brace during platform installation.
5. The first ring will have two (2) stairs attached below the platform. Therefore, the first stair wall
bracket is placed two (2) bolt spaces around the bin on the second ring as shown in Figure 2C.
Loosely attach using two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts and flange nuts. Field drill the middle attachment
point as shown in Figure 2C and fasten using a 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolt with a flange nut.
6. Each additional stair wall bracket (LDR-4082) will be placed 32" below the previous and four (4)
standard bolt spaces or 37-1/2" from the previous. There will be a total of four (4) steps for each
additional ring.

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Assembling the Platform
1. Figure 2D shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection
points. Note the center floor brace (LS-6701) is offset from the center of the platform. (The bin wall
is hidden for clarity.)
Figure 2D
2. Figure 2E shows the assembly of the platform floor, toe plate, and vertical angles. This must all be
assembled at the same time using 5/16" hardware. Note the color codes, placement, and
orientation of the platform vertical angles.
Figure 2E

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3. Figure 2F shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using
5/16" hardware.
Figure 2F

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Assembling the Stairs
1. Figure 2G and Figure 2H shows the assembly of the HD stairs. There are two (2) types of stairs
used on 2.66" corrugated bins. The top two (2) stairs are special shorter stairs, color coded, and
shown in Figure 2H. The ends of both types of steps are bolted under and behind the step using
5/16" hardware. Bolt heads should be installed on the front side of the steps.
Figure 2G
Figure 2H
Step components for standard STR1071 package
Step components for special top STR1073 package.
All components color coded Red.

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2. Figure 2I shows the assembly of the stair bracing. As shown before in Figure 2C on Page 8, the
first vertical wall bracket will be located two (2) bolt spaces or 18-3/4" around the bin. 3/8" hardware
is used at the four (4) connection points as shown. The outer two (2) mounting holes on the side
and the outer middle hole on the top ofthe horizontal wall bracket will be used to attach the step as
shown in Figure 2J.
Figure 2I Stair Bracing Inside View
Figure 2J Stair Bracing Outside View

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3. Figure 2K shows the assembly of the top two (2) steps. These steps are different than all the rest
of the steps and are color coded accordingly. Use 5/16" hardware at the connection points and
refer to Figure 2L below and Figure 2M, Figure 2N and Figure 2O on Page 14 for hole and slot
usage for the size bin. These illustrations will show how to align the holes on the attachment tabs
with the slots of the next step. Attach thetie straps on the inside and outside of the steps as shown.
Figure 2K
Figure 2L
Use special two (2) steps from STR1073 package
(color code: Red) (See Figure 2H on Page 11.)
Bin diameters up to 60'

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Figure 2M
Figure 2N
Figure 2O
Bin diameters 60' to 72'
Bin diameters 75' to 78'
Bin diameters 90' to 105'

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4. Figure 2P shows the addition of the first four (4) step stair section. The third step attaches to the
wall bracket as shown in Figure 2J on Page 12. Use the holes and slots to connect the stairs as
shown in the Figure 2L, Figure 2M, Figure 2N and Figure 2O on Pages 13-14. Continue attaching
tie straps on the inside and outside of the steps.
Figure 2P
Continue with standard four (4) step packages
(refer to Figure 2G on Page 11.)

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Figure 2Q Horizontal Bracket to Step
Figure 2R Brace Strap Connection
5. Continue adding four (4) step sections until you have reached the bottom of the bin. Each of the
next wall brackets will be placed 32" lower and four (4) bolt spacesor 37-1/2" around the bin farther
than the previous bracket.
6. The last step will need to be supported by a wall bracket assembly. It may be necessary to field cut
and drill the vertical wall bracket for fit-up. The bottom section’s upper handrail will also have to be
field fit with an extra drilled hole for attachment to the bottom handrail post.
Horizontal
bracket
5/16" x 3/4" Truss head bolts
5/16" x 3/4" Truss
head bolt and nut
Tie strap
(STR1078)
Attachment tab

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Adding the Handrails
1. Figure 2S shows the addition of the handrail posts. Use two (2) 3/8" x 1" flange bolts and nuts to
attach the handrail post to the horizontal wall bracket. (See Figure 2T on Page 18.) Make sure the
post is plumb before tightening the bolts.
Figure 2S

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Figure 2T Handrail Post Connection to Horizontal Wall Bracket
2. Begin installation with the upper handrail. The handrail for the first two (2) steps should be loosely
bolted to the first post and checked to ensure it is the right length. Excess length of the narrow end
of the handrail may need to be cut off and a new hole drilled for connection to the top platform
handrail. Use 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts at the connections. Continue down the stairs installing handrail
sections to the handrail posts. Extra force maybe needed to curve the handrail on smaller
diameters. Refer to Figure 2U and Figure 2V below for connections.
Figure 2U Upper Handrail Connection Figure 2V Upper Handrail Connection
Handrail post
(LDR-4085)
Two (2) 3/8" x 1" Flange
head bolts and nuts
5/16" x 1-1/4"
Bolt and nut
Four (4) step
handrail (STR1077)
5/16" x 1-1/4"
Bolt and nut

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3. After installing the top handrails, the intermediate handrails can be put into place. They will use
the top hole in the middle of the handrail post with 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts and nut. (See Figure 2S on
Page 17.) The large tube should be placed on the upper handrail post and the small tube should
be slid into it and placed on the lower handrail post. The very top intermediate handrail connecting
the platform to the first post may need to be shortened. Equal amounts should be cut from both of
the handrails.
Figure 2W Intermediate Handrail
5/16" x 1-1/4" Bin
bolt and nut
Small intermediate
handrail (LDR-4088)
Large intermediate
handrail (LDR-4087)

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Assembling Intermediate Platform (Optional Package #STR1143)
1. The intermediate platform wall brackets and bordering stair section wall brackets should be
arranged as shown in Figure 2X. The first platform bracket should be placed three (3) bolt spaces
around the bin and 32" below the previous stair wall bracket. The next platform bracket should be
placed six (6) bolt spaces around the bin at the same height as the previous platform bracket. The
next stair wall bracket is placed four (4) bolt spaces around the bin and 32" below the second
platform wall bracket. In each instance, the wall brackets should be attached to the bin with
three (3) bolts. One hole will have to be drilled in the bin sidewall at the third bolt’s location.
Figure 2X
2. Figure 2Y shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection
points. Note the center floor brace (LS-6701) is offset from the center of the platform. (The bin wall
is hidden for clarity.)
Figure 2Y