GSI Group Alpha 40 Series User manual

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36 Ft. (10.97 m) Diameter Metric
Roof Assembly - Alpha
Models:
40-SERIES 4.00" CORRUGATION SILO
Assembly Manual
PNEG-M4036A
Version 1.0
Date: 06-21-19
PNEG-M4036A

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
Safety Decals .............................................................................................................................9
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Roof Assembly........................................................................................................................11
Parts List .................................................................................................................................. 11
Bolt Torque Specifications..........................................................................................................16
Roof Assembly..........................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3 Roof Accessories....................................................................................................................33
Inspection Port Cover ................................................................................................................34
Roof Vent Assembly ..................................................................................................................35
Limited Warranty — EME Grain Products ................................................................................37
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1Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines
▪ Safety Decals
▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet
Safety Guidelines
Follow Safety Instructions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
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Do Not Enter Bin
Prevent Roof Damage due to Vacuum Pressure
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Unload Bin Correctly
Do Not Overfill the Bin
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Stay Clear of Hoisted Equipment Sharp Edge Hazard
Store Bin Sheets Properly
Install and Operate Equipment Properly
Rotating Auger Hazard
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Safety Decals
To replace a damaged or missing decal, contact GSI to receive a free replacement.
Location Decal No. Decal
A DC-2306
B DC-2161
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C DC-2210
Safety Sign-off Sheet
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name
ST-0007
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2Roof Assembly
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Parts List
▪ Bolt Torque Specifications
▪ Roof Assembly
Parts List
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Table 2-1 Hardware list
S.No Part No Description
1 S-BFUBM08030BF M08 x 30N flange bolt with LPDE sealing washer
2 S-BFUBM10025BF M10 x 25N flange bolt with LPDE sealing washer
3 S-BFSBM10035BN M10 x 35N flange bolt
4 S-BFSBM10025BN M10 x 25N flange bolt
5S-BNIWM10 M10 standalone sealing washer
6 S-BFSBM08B M08 flange nut
7 S-BFSBM10B M10 flange nut
Bolt Torque Specifications
IMPORTANT: Bolts should not be tightened in excess of the torque specifications chart listed below.
Bolt
Recommended Maximum Torque
Sealing Joints
(joints with sealing washers)
Structural Joints
(joints without any sealing washers)
N-m N-m
M8 JS500 Grade 10.9 with Seal 27.5 -
M10 JS500 Grade 10.9 with Seal 54 -
M12 JS500 Grade 10.9 with Seal 94.5 -
M10 JS500 Grade 10.9 Flanged - 54
M12 JS500 Grade 10.9 Flanged - 94.5
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Roof Assembly
Figure 2-1 Attaching the inside stiffener to the top outside stiffener
Figure 2-2 Attaching the eave bracket to the inside stiffener
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Figure 2-3 Eave angle alignment
Figure 2-4 Attaching the eave angle to the sidewall sheet
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NOTE: Do NOT tighten all the bolts until the roof installation has been completed.
Figure 2-5 Connecting the compression member to the eave bracket
Figure 2-6 Attaching the center collar rafter clips to the rafter
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Figure 2-7 Temperature cable bracket locations
Figure 2-8 Installing the temperature cable brackets
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