GSi TopDry Autoflow 36 FT DIAMETER Instructions for use

TopDry™ Autoflow – 36 Ft
Models:
36 FT DIAMETER
Construction Manual
PNEG–4936
Version 2.3
Date: 08-31-16
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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.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................7
Safety Guidelines........................................................................................................................7
Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................................................................................................8
Safety Cautions...........................................................................................................................9
Safety Decals ...........................................................................................................................17
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 General Overview....................................................................................................................21
General Information...................................................................................................................21
Tools Required for Construction..................................................................................................21
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction.....................................22
Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage....................................................22
Location of TopDry Components and Accessories .......................................................................24
Chapter 3 Foundation..............................................................................................................................27
Foundation Guidelines...............................................................................................................27
Selecting the Proper Site Location..............................................................................................27
Scribe the Diameter...................................................................................................................27
Preparing the Foundation Forms ................................................................................................28
Foundation Forms .....................................................................................................................29
Placing the Reinforcement .........................................................................................................29
Anchor Bolt Detail .....................................................................................................................30
Anchor Bolt Chart......................................................................................................................31
Inline Centrifugal Fan Pad Guidelines .........................................................................................32
Duct and Drying Fan Pad ...........................................................................................................33
Frost Free Foundation Guidelines...............................................................................................34
Chapter 4 Hardware Requirements..........................................................................................................35
Bolt and Nut Pairings.................................................................................................................35
Hardware for 2–Post Sidewall Sheets on 4 in. Corrugation Bins ....................................................36
Bolt Torque Specifications..........................................................................................................36
Identifying Bolt Grades ..............................................................................................................37
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids ...................................................................................38
Bolt Identification.......................................................................................................................38
Bolt S-10260.............................................................................................................................38
Bolt S-7483...............................................................................................................................39
Bolt S-7485...............................................................................................................................39
Bolt S-7487...............................................................................................................................40
Chapter 5 Assembling Sidewall Sheets ...................................................................................................41
Orientation Detail for Top Sidewall Sheets ................................................................................... 41
Sidewall Gauge Sheet ...............................................................................................................42
Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification .............................................................................42
Caulking and Bolting Detail for Standard Sidewall Sheets.............................................................43
Guidelines for Constructing Sidewall Sheets ...............................................................................45
Chapter 6 Stiffeners.................................................................................................................................47
Stiffener Starting Location..........................................................................................................48
Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification .............................................................................49
Top Stiffeners............................................................................................................................49
Standard Stiffeners....................................................................................................................50
Stiffener Splice..........................................................................................................................51
Base Stiffeners .........................................................................................................................52
Base Boot.................................................................................................................................53
One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) to a One-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga)...............................................54
One-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga) ...............................................54
Two-Ring Top Stiffener (16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (12-16 Ga) ...............................................55
Two-Ring Stiffener (10 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (8 Ga) ............................................................55
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Two-Ring Stiffener (12 - 16 Ga) to a Two-Ring Stiffener (12 - 16 Ga) .............................................56
Two-Ring Stiffener (5 - 8 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (5 - 8 Ga) ...........................................................56
Two-Ring Stiffener (10 - 16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (10 Ga) ..........................................................57
Two-Ring Stiffener (12 - 16 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (12 -14 Ga).....................................................57
Two-Ring Stiffener (5 - 8 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (5 Ga)................................................................58
Transitional Stiffener (10 Ga) to a Base Stiffener (8 Ga) ...............................................................58
Base Stiffener (8 Ga) to a Base Boot (10 Ga)...............................................................................59
Base Stiffener (10-14 Ga) to a Base Boot (10 Ga)........................................................................59
Base Stiffener (5 Ga) to a Base Boot (10 Ga)...............................................................................60
Stiffener Gauges .......................................................................................................................60
Chapter 7 TopDry Drying Floor ................................................................................................................61
Wall Bracket Installation.............................................................................................................62
C-Channel Installation ...............................................................................................................63
Drying Floor Center Collar Assembly ..........................................................................................65
Rafter and Floor Support Purlin Installation .................................................................................67
Intermediate Purlin Installation ...................................................................................................69
Chute Hopper and Intermediate Chute Bracket Installation ...........................................................70
Installing Floor Sheets ...............................................................................................................71
Flashing Bolt Installation ............................................................................................................72
Eave Flashing Installation ..........................................................................................................73
Eave Flashing Splice Installation ................................................................................................74
Chute Installation ......................................................................................................................76
Intermediate Chute Installation ...................................................................................................77
Assembling the Inside Cable Pulley ............................................................................................78
Assembling the Outside Cable Pulley .........................................................................................79
Chute Chain Assembly ..............................................................................................................81
Leveling Band Post Installation...................................................................................................83
Leveling Band Installation ..........................................................................................................84
Grain Temperature Sensor Installation ........................................................................................88
Center Cone Assembly..............................................................................................................89
Chapter 8 Roof Assembly........................................................................................................................91
Roof Assembly Instructions........................................................................................................91
Center Collar Assembly .............................................................................................................93
Assembling the Intermediate Center Collar..................................................................................94
Roof Flashing ...........................................................................................................................94
Roof Panel Installation...............................................................................................................96
Installing the Round Manway Cover............................................................................................99
Roof Ring Locations ................................................................................................................ 101
Roof Ring Installation ..............................................................................................................102
Perforated Center Band Installation ..........................................................................................104
Chapter 9 Chute Controller....................................................................................................................105
Chute Control and Cable Location ............................................................................................ 105
Chute Controller Mounting Plate and Gussets Installation........................................................... 106
Installing the Chute Controller Housing ..................................................................................... 107
Chain Guard Assembly............................................................................................................108
Testing the Limit Switch Activation ............................................................................................109
Attaching the Cable to the Turnbuckle....................................................................................... 111
Leveling the Discharge Chutes................................................................................................. 112
Chapter 10 Duct Installation .................................................................................................................... 113
Fan Diffuser Installation ........................................................................................................... 114
Top Elbow Duct Section ........................................................................................................... 116
44 in. Duct Section Assembly ................................................................................................... 117
32 in. Expansion Section Assembly .......................................................................................... 118
Bottom Elbow Duct Section......................................................................................................121
Typical Duct Assembly.............................................................................................................122
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Fan/Heater Mounting............................................................................................................... 124
Chapter 11 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 125
TopDry Access Door Assembly ................................................................................................ 125
Access Door Platform..............................................................................................................126
Cross Over Platform Assembly.................................................................................................128
Door Placement ......................................................................................................................129
Two Ring Door Installation .......................................................................................................130
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty .........................................................................................135
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