GSi 40 Series Instructions for use

48 Ft Diameter Bin Roof Manual
Models:
40 SERIES 4.00 IN. CORRUGATION BINS
10000 LB. PEAK LOAD ROOF
Construction Manual
PNEG-2013
Version 2.0
Date: 02-02-16
PNEG-2013

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 for Bins............................................................................................................6
Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................................................................................................7
Safety Cautions...........................................................................................................................8
Safety Decals ...........................................................................................................................10
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Bolt Torque Specifications ......................................................................................................13
Bolt Torque Specifications..........................................................................................................13
Chapter 3 Roof Assembly........................................................................................................................15
Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener.......................................................16
Installing the Eave clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet....................................17
Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter ...................................................................18
Assembling the Mounting Brackets to the Center Collar ...............................................................19
Center Collar Placement............................................................................................................20
Assembling the Rafters..............................................................................................................21
Attaching the Rafter assembly to Roof rafter Bracket....................................................................23
Attaching the Rafter Assembly to Center Collar ...........................................................................24
Assembling the Lower Purlin ......................................................................................................25
Assembling the Upper Purlin ......................................................................................................26
Installing the Tension Rods ........................................................................................................27
Installing the Temperature Cable Support Brackets (Optional) ......................................................28
Installing the Roof Panels ..........................................................................................................30
Installing the Roof Flashing ........................................................................................................33
Installing the Center Cap Plate ...................................................................................................35
Installing the Stand-off Plates.....................................................................................................36
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty ...........................................................................................37
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1Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines for Bins
▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions
▪ Safety Cautions
▪ Safety Decals
▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Safety Guidelines for Bins
Safety guidelines must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operat-
ing 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 should 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.
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 bun-
dles is by laying them 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.
CAUTION
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.
ST-0035
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
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, may result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may 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
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
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
• 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.
ST-0002–1
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
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
Prevent Roof Damage Due to Vacuum Pressure
• Roof damage can result from excessive vacuum or internal
pressure from fans or other air moving systems. The manu-
facturer does not warrant this type of roof damage.
• Adequate ventilation or “makeup air” devices should be pro-
vided for all powered air handling systems.
• The manufacturer does not recommend the use of down-
ward flow systems (suction).
• Severe roof damage can result from any blockage of air
passages.
• Running fans during high humidity or cold weather conditions
can cause air exhaust or intake ports to freeze.
ST-0028–1
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Safety Decals
The safety decals on your equipment are safety indicators which must be carefully read and understood
by all personnel involved in the installation, operation, service and maintenance of the equipment.
To replace a damaged of missing decal, contact us to receive a free replacement.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois Street
Assumption, IL 62510
Phone: [phone]
Location Decal No. Decal Description
Located next to
aeration system. DC-995 Caution Vacuum Pressure
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Location Decal No. Decal Description
On bin door
covers DC-GBC-1A Danger Keep Clear of
Augers
On bin door
covers DC-GBC-2A Warning Unload Instructions
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
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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2Bolt Torque Specifications
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Bolt Torque Specifications
Bolt Torque Specifications
The specification torque table below will help the installer determine how tight a specific bolt must be. A
bolt that has been over tightened can be just as dangerous as one that hasn't been tightened enough.
IMPORTANT: Bolts should not be tightened in excess of the torque specifications chart listed below.
Bolt Minimum Torque Maximum Torque
Sealing Joints
(joints with seal-
ing washers)
Structural Joints
(joints without
sealing washers)
Sealing Joints
(joints with seal-
ing washers)
Structural Joints
(joints without
any sealing
washers)
ft-lb N-m ft-lb N-m ft-lb N-m ft-lb N-m
5/16-18 JS Gr 8 with seal 20 27 — — 25 34 — —
3/8 -16 JS Gr 8 with seal 30 41 — — 35 47 — —
7/16-14 JS Gr 8 with seal 50 68 — — 60 81 — —
3/8–16 YDP Gr 8 flanged — — 40 54 — — 45 61
7/16–14 YDP Gr 8 flanged — — 65 88 — — 72 97
1/2-13 YDP Gr 8 flanged — — 100 135 — — 110 149
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3Roof Assembly
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener
▪ Installing the Eave clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet
▪ Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter
▪ Assembling the Mounting Brackets to the Center Collar
▪ Center Collar Placement
▪ Assembling the Rafters
▪ Attaching the Rafter assembly to Roof rafter Bracket
▪ Attaching the Rafter Assembly to Center Collar
▪ Assembling the Lower Purlin
▪ Assembling the Upper Purlin
▪ Installing the Tension Rods
▪ Installing the Temperature Cable Support Brackets (Optional)
▪ Installing the Roof Panels
▪ Installing the Roof Flashing
▪ Installing the Center Cap Plate
▪ Installing the Stand-off Plates
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly
Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener
The roof rafter bracket is the vertical member which supports the rafter. It is installed to the inside perime-
ter of the sidewall sheet at the same time as the top outside stiffener.
What You Should Know
NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts (C) until all hardware has been installed attaching the rafter bracket, to the
sidewall and the outside stiffener.
1. From the inside perimeter of the sidewall (A), place the bolt (B) to attach the rafter bracket (D) to the
top outside stiffener (G) through the hole located approximately 4 in. down from the top of the side-
wall sheet.
NOTE: Install the bolts from the inside to the outside of the bin, passing through the rafter bracket,
corrugation spacer, sealing washer, sidewall sheet, and outside stiffener and flange nut.
NOTE: Make sure to install the bolts through every second hole from the top of the rafter bracket.
2. On the inside perimeter, install a sealing washer (F), corrugation spacer (E), and rafter bracket (D).
3. On the outside perimeter, install the outside top ring stiffener (G).
4. Tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications,
page 13.
Figure 3-1 Installing the roof rafter bracket to the top outside stiffener
ASidewall sheet ECorrugation spacer (S-7041)
B3/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. flange bolt (S-7488) FSealing washer (S-3558)
C 3/8 in. nut (S-9426) G One-ring top stiffener (CTS-4016XX)
DRoof rafter bracket (CTR-1364) H Assembled view
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly
Installing the Eave clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall
Sheet
The eave clips and intermediate eave angles are installed onto the sidewall sheet to assemble the roof
panels.
1. Install the eave clips (B) to the sidewall sheet (A) with flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (D).
NOTE: Make sure to install the eave clips to the inside of the sidewall sheet.
2. Install the intermediate eave angle (E) to the sidewall sheet (A) with flange bolts (C) and flange nuts
(D) between the two eave clips (B).
NOTE: Make sure to install the intermediate eave angle to the outside of the sidewall sheet.
3. Repeat the process to continue installing the remaining eave clips (B) and intermediate eave angles
(E).
4. Tighten the hardware to the recommended torque specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications,
page 13.
Figure 3-2 Installing the eave clip and intermediate eave angle to the sidewall sheet
ASidewall sheet D5/16 in. flange nut (S-3611)
BEave clip (R-007-1) EIntermediate eave angle (CTR-1183)
C 5/16 in. x 1 in. flange bolt (S-10260)
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly
Attaching the Center Collar Rafter Clips to the Rafter
Center collar rafter clips secure the rafters to the center collar.
What You Should Know
Each roof rafter receives two center collar rafter clips, identified as the left center collar rafter clip (D) and
the right center collar rafter clip (E).
1. Determine the correct orientation of each rafter (A) by identifying the roof panel holes (B) located
near the end of each rafter (A).
2. Install the left center collar rafter clip (D) and right center collar rafter clip (E) to each side of the roof
rafter (A).
3. Use flange bolts (F) and flange nuts (C) to secure the center collar rafter clips (D and E) to the rafter
(A). Tighten to the recommended torque specification. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page 13.
NOTE: Make sure to install and tighten the bolts and nuts only on the holes shown.
Figure 3-3 Exploded view of center collar rafter clips
ARoof rafter DLeft center collar rafter clip (CTR-1343)
BRoof panel hole ERight center collar rafter clip (CTR-1344)
C 7/16 in. flange nut (S-10251) F7/16 in. x 1-1/4 in. flange bolt (S-10250)
After You Finish
Repeat this process for the remaining roof rafters.
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly
Assembling the Mounting Brackets to the Center Collar
There are six mounting brackets that may need to be assembled to the center collar before it is lifted onto
the roof with the center pole. The center cap plate will me mounted to the mounting brackets assembled
to the center collar.
1. Locate a set of four holes on the bottom of the center collar (A) and place the mounting bracket (B)
to the underside of the center collar.
2. Install the flange bolts (C) and flange nuts (D) to secure the mounting bracket (B) with the center
collar (A).
3. Repeat the procedure to continue installing all the remaining mounting brackets (B) to the center
collar (A).
4. Tighten all the hardware to the recommended specifications. See Bolt Torque Specifications, page
13.
Figure 3-4 Assembling the mounting brackets to the center collar
ACenter collar (CTR-1703) C3/8 x 1-1/2 in. bolt (S-7486)
BMounting bracket (CTR-1525) D3/8 in. flange nut (S-9426)
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Chapter 3: Roof Assembly
Center Collar Placement
The following figure gives the approximate height needed to install the center collar.
With one sidewall ring in place, position the center collar at the height specified, measuring from the
bottom of the center collar to the foundation as shown. If additional rings are required for construction pur-
poses, add 44 in. for each additional ring.
NOTE: It is better to set the center collar a little too high. Do not set the center collar too low.
Figure 3-5 Center collar placement
A193 in. (16 ft - 1 in.) (490.22 cm) from foundation to bottom of center collar on 48 ft diameter bin
NOTE: Make sure the center pole is adjustable up and down.
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