GSi 72-135 X Series User manual

PNEG-1773-EU
42'-135' “X” Series Ladder,
Cage and Platform -
European Standard
Assembly Instructions
PNEG-1773-EU
Version: 2.2
Date: 12-19-17

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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
Cautionary Symbols Definitions ............................................................................................................ 6
Safety Cautions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 9
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Decals ..................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Assembly Instructions .......................................................................................................................14
72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly ........................................................................................... 14
Ladder Eave Platform Package .......................................................................................................14
Platform and Safety Cage Bar .........................................................................................................15
Platform and Wall Brace ..................................................................................................................16
Platform and Handrail Package .......................................................................................................18
Platform and Swing Gate Package ..................................................................................................19
Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Left Hand Side Assembly .......................................................21
Platform Ladder Bracket Package - Right Hand Side Assembly .....................................................23
Platform and Safety Cage Package ................................................................................................25
Platform and Safety Cage Splice Bracket .......................................................................................26
Platform Inside Post Bracket ...........................................................................................................27
72'-135' Ladder Only Eave Platform Package with Manway Guard .................................................... 30
42'-60' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly ............................................................................................. 34
Ladder Eave Platform Package .......................................................................................................34
Platform and Safety Cage Bar .........................................................................................................36
Platform and Handrail Package .......................................................................................................37
Platform and Swing Gate Package ..................................................................................................39
Platform Ladder Bracket Package ...................................................................................................40
Platform and Safety Cage Package ................................................................................................42
42'-60' Ladder Only Eave Platform Assembly ..................................................................................... 44
Ladder and Safety Cage Assembly ..................................................................................................... 48
Ladder and Safety Cage Layout ......................................................................................................48
2.66" Commercial Ladder Offset and Platform Layout ....................................................................50
Left Hand Side Ladder Assembly ....................................................................................................55
Right Hand Side Ladder Assembly ..................................................................................................56
“X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package .............................................................................. 64
Platform Package ............................................................................................................................64
Platform and Safety Cage Bar Package ..........................................................................................67
Platform and Ladder Cage Package ...............................................................................................68
Platform and Cage Package ............................................................................................................69
“X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package ................................................................................... 72
Platform Package ............................................................................................................................72
Platform and Safety Cage Bar Package ..........................................................................................73
Platform and Handrail Package .......................................................................................................74
Platform and Swing Gate Package ..................................................................................................75
Platform and Safety Cage Package ................................................................................................76
Platform Ladder Bracket Package ...................................................................................................77
Chapter 5 Parts List .............................................................................................................................................81
72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly ........................................................................................... 82
42'-60' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly ............................................................................................. 85
“X” Series Ladder Intermediate Platform Package .............................................................................. 88
“X” Series Sidedraw Ladder Platform Package ................................................................................... 91
Chapter 6 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................95

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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. In some circumstances, the company also provides field improvements, 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
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is
written to help you understand safe operating 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
regulations, which must 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.
ST-0001-3

2. Safety
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Cautionary Symbols 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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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, can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, can 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-0005-2

2. Safety
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Safety Cautions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Hand
Protection
Head
Protection
Respiratory
Protection Foot
Protection
Fall
Protection
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment:
• 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
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

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Sharp Edge Hazard
• This product has sharp edges, which can cause serious injury.
• To avoid injury, handle sharp edges with caution and always use
proper protective clothing and equipment.
ST-0036-2
Fall Hazard
• Keep access door closed while on a platform to avoid falls.
• Always use proper personal protective equipment and proper
clothing when using equipment. Failure to follow safety
precautions can result in severe injury or death.
ST-0042-2
Fall Hazard
• Ladders, stairways and platforms are for use by competent and trained
personnel only. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to
have access to the equipment.
• Access to the equipment must be restricted by the use of security
fencing and lockable gates.
• Lower sections of ladders must be fitted with a lockable safety gate to
prevent unauthorized access.
• Make sure that hot surfaces have had adequate time to cool before
working on or in the equipment.
• Lock out and tag out power supplies and fuel supplies to all equipment.
• Do not attach lifting equipment to ladders or platforms.
• Do not go outside of the safety rails provided on elevated platforms.
• Do not work at heights during high winds, rain, snow, or ice storms.
ST-0056-1

2. Safety
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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
Stay Clear of Hoisted Equipment
• Always use proper lifting or hoisting equipment when
assembling or disassembling equipment.
• Do not walk or stand under hoisted equipment.
• Always use sturdy and stable supports when needed for
installation. Not following these safety precautions creates
the risk of falling equipment, which can crush personnel and
cause serious injury or death.
ST-0047-1
ST-0007

2. Safety
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Proper Storage of 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.
If possible, sidewall bundles, roof sheets and other closely packed galvanized materials should be 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 stacking 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
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 St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: [phone]
Location Decal # Decals Description
Located next to
aeration system. DC-969 Caution Vacuum Pressure
Excessive vacuum (or pressure) may
damage roof. Use positive aeration
system. Make sure all roof vents are
open and unobstructed. Start roof
fans when supply fans are started.
Do not operate when conditions exist
that may cause roof vent icing.
DC-969
CAUTION
GSI Group, Inc. 217-226-4421

3. Decals
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On bin door
covers DC-GBC-1A Danger Keep Clear of Augers
On bin door
covers DC-GBC-2A Warning Unload
Instructions
Location Decal # Decals Description
Rotating flighting will
kill or dismember.
Flowing material will
trap and suffocate.
Crusted material will
collapse and suffocate.
DANGER
Keep clear of all augers.
DO NOT ENTER this bin!
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.
Failure to heed these
warnings will result in
serious injury or death.
DC-GBC-1A
GSI GROUP, INC. 217-226-4421
WARNING
GSI GROUP, INC. 217-226-4421
1. Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain
remains above this outlet.
2. Side floor outlets to be used ONLY when above
condition is satisfied.
3. Lock all side floor outlets to avoid accidental
premature use.
4. See manufacturers instructions for proper use of
factory supplied sidedraw (wall) discharge systems.
UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS:
Failure to heed these warnings
could result in serious injury, death,
structural damage or collapse of tank.
DC-GBC-2A

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72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform
Assembly Instructions

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4. Assembly Instructions
72'-135' Ladder Eave Platform Assembly
Ladder Eave Platform Package
1. Figure 4A shows the assembly of the platform supports. Use 5/16" hardware at all the connection
points. (Platform floor will have to be attached at the same time as support angles.)
NOTE: When installing the top wind ring, do NOT use the top set of holes in the stiffener.
2. Figure 4A shows the assembly of the platform floor system. This must all be assembled at the same
time using 5/16" hardware.
NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until completely assembled.
3. Left platform bracket must line up with stiffener, roof rib and rafter or beam if present in roof.
Figure 4A
Ref # Part # Description
ASTX-0014 Platform Toe Plate
B STX-0011 Platform Short Angle (3)
CSTX-0081 “X” Series Platform Long Angle (2)
D STX-0082 “X” Series Platform Bracket - Right
ESTX-0009 “X” Series Platform Bracket - Left
F STX-0080 Single Piece Platform Floor
GPlace brackets in top sidewall ring
HAttach at stiffener to sidewall connection. See note above about wind rings.
IUse 5/16"-18 x 3/4" truss bolt (S-10267) and 5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268) to attach platform
floor and all substructure.

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Platform and Safety Cage Bar
4. Figure 4B shows the assembly of the platform post and post supports. This must all be assembled
at the same time using 5/16" hardware.
Figure 4B
Ref # Part # Description
ASTX-0076 Eave Platform Corner Post
B STX-0015 Platform Corner Post. Three (3) per 72'-135' eave platform.
CLDR-5171
24" Safety Cage Bar. Two (2) per 72'-135' eave platform. Attach using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt
(S-10260) and 5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268). The end that mounts to the platform angle will be
outside of the toe kick. The end that mounts to the post will be inside of the toe kick plate.
D LDR-5205
Eave Platform Post Support. One piece assembled under the platform to reinforce the
platform corner. This piece mounts to both the platform short angle and the platform long
angle. Attach using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt (S-10260) and 5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268).
EAttach all handrail posts to platform using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt (S-10260) and 5/16"-18
flange nut (S-10268).

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Platform and Wall Brace
5. Assemble the eave platform wall braces to the platform support and sidewall using 5/16" hardware.
(See Figure 4C below and Figure 4D on Page 17.)
Figure 4C
Ref # Description
A
Attach eave platform wall bracket to “X” series platform bracket using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt
(S-10260) and 5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268). Attach at sidewall using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt
(S-10260) and 5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268). Wall brace should be as flat to sidewall as possible.
BEave Platform Wall Brace (LDR-5206). Two (2) pieces bolted back to back. Length of bolted brace
adjusted based on diameter to tank.

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Platform and Wall Brace (Continued)
Figure 4D
Ref # Part # Description
ASTX-0323 “X” Series Eave Platform Left Outer and Inner Right Post Brace (N/S)
B STX-0324 “X” Series Eave Platform Right Outer Post Brace
CAttach platform post brace using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt (S-10260) and 5/16"-18
flange nut (S-10268).
D
Post braces attach to both the platform short angle and the platform corner post.
The post brace sits inside of the platform short angle and on the outer side of the
platform corner post.

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Platform and Handrail Package
6. Figure 4E shows the assembly of the platform handrails. These must also be attached using
5/16" hardware.
Figure 4E
Ref # Part # Description
ALDR-4087 Large Intermediate Handrail (2). Field cut to fit.
B STX-0038 Platform Handrail Short
CSTX-0075 Eave Platform Top Rail - Long
D LDR-4088 Small Intermediate Handrail (2). Field cut to fit.
EAttach upper handrails to platform posts using 5/16" x 2" bolt (S-7877) and 5/16"-18
flange nut (S-10268).
FAttach intermediate handrails to platform posts using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt (S-10260) and
5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268).
GPlace self-drilling screw on bottom at overlap.
H STX-0075 62-3/4" - Eave Platform Top Rail - Long
ISTX-0038 30-3/4" - Platform Handrail - Short

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Platform and Swing Gate Package
7. Attach the platform gate bracket to the gate before attaching it to the inside platform post using
5/16" hardware. (See Figure 4F below and Figure 4G on Page 20.)
Figure 4F
Ref # Part # Description
ALDR-5218 Ladder Safety Gate
B LDR-5185 Intermediate Platform Gate Bracket
CAttach safety gate assembly to intermediate platform gate bracket using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt
(S-10260) and 5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268).
D When mounting the intermediate platform gate bracket, use the top and bottom holes.
ESwing gate should swing inward to the platform.
FAttach intermediate platform gate bracket to platform corner post using 5/16"-18 x 1" flange bolt
(S-10260) and 5/16"-18 flange nut (S-10268).

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Platform and Swing Gate Package (Continued)
Figure 4G
Ref # Description
ABottom view of assembled eave platform for 72'-135' and its relation to the stiffeners and sidewall.
BTop view of assembled eave platform for 72'-135' and its relation to the stiffeners and sidewall.
CDistance between the bottom of the platform wall bracket and the horizontal seam is approximately 4".
D Distance between the platform wall bracket notch and the horizontal seam is approximately 4.920".
ELeft hand side view of assembled eave platform for 72'-135' and its relation to the stiffeners and sidewall.