GSi X Series User manual

PNEG-1849
30"-36" Bucket Elevator Platform
and Ladder “X” Series
Installation Manual
PNEG-1849
Version: 2.0
Date: 06-20-16

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Table of Contents
PNEG-1849 30"-36" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 6
Cautionary Symbols Definitions ............................................................................................................ 7
Safety Cautions ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Decal Location .................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 5 Ladder Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 15
Typical Ladder/Cage Setup ................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 6 Tie Angles, Ladders and Safety Cages ............................................................................................ 24
Attach Tie Angle to Boot Trunking ...................................................................................................... 24
Attach Boot Ladder Support Brackets and Boot Ladder Section ........................................................ 25
Install Boot Ladder Section ................................................................................................................. 27
Tie Angles to Trunking ........................................................................................................................ 29
Ladder Support Brackets .................................................................................................................... 31
Attach Ladders to Ladder Brackets ..................................................................................................... 33
Safety Cage Installation ...................................................................................................................... 34
Install Safety Cage .............................................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 7 Rest Platform ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Rest Platform Tie Angles to Bucket Elevators .................................................................................... 38
Attach Rest Platform Channel to the Rest Platform Tie Angle ............................................................ 40
Rest Platform Cross Channel to Rest Platform Mounting Channels ................................................... 41
Ladder Support ................................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 8 30"-36" Head Platform Right Hand Drive ......................................................................................... 48
Attach Cross Deck Support Channels to Lower Head ........................................................................ 49
For 30" Right Side Drive ...................................................................................................................... 50
For 36" Right Side Drive ...................................................................................................................... 52
Attach Deck A to Hatch Cover Plate ................................................................................................... 54
Slide/Place Toe Boards on Cross Deck Support Channels ................................................................ 55
Connect Deck A to Cross Deck Support Channels and Toe Board .................................................... 56
Connect Deck C to Cross Deck Support Channel and to Toe Board .................................................. 58
Connect Deck F to Cross Deck Support Channels and Deck C ......................................................... 60
Attach Third Cross Deck Support Channel to Decking ....................................................................... 62
Attach Deck E to Deck A, Deck C and Cross Deck Support Channel ................................................ 62
Chapter 9 30"-36" Head Platform Left Hand Drive ............................................................................................ 64
Attach Cross Deck Support Channels to Lower Head ........................................................................ 65
For 30" Left Side Drive ........................................................................................................................ 66
For 36" Left Side Drive ........................................................................................................................ 68
Attach Deck A to Hatch Cover Plate ................................................................................................... 70
Slide/Place Toe Boards on Cross Deck Support Channels ................................................................ 71
Connect Deck A to Cross Deck Support Channels and Toe Board .................................................... 72
Connect Deck C to Cross Deck Support Channel and to Toe Board .................................................. 73
Connect Deck F to Cross Deck Support Channels and Deck C ......................................................... 75
Attach Third Cross Deck Support Channel to Decking ....................................................................... 77
Attach Deck E to Deck A, Deck C and Cross Deck Support Channel ................................................ 77

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Chapter 10 30"-36" Head Platform Post, Rails and Bracing ............................................................................ 79
Attach Head Bearing Support Angle to Lower Head for 30" .............................................................. 79
Attach Head Bearing Support Angle to Lower Head for 36" .............................................................. 79
Attach Handrail Supports to Deck E .................................................................................................. 80
Install Posts ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Install Head Side Posts ..................................................................................................................... 82
Attach Intermediate Handrails to Posts ............................................................................................. 85
Install Upper Handrails ...................................................................................................................... 87
Install Safety Cage Bar Cross Supports ............................................................................................ 89
Chapter 11 Install Hatch ...................................................................................................................................... 90
Chapter 12 4 x 5 Distributor Platform (Optional) ............................................................................................... 93
Install Clamp Band ............................................................................................................................ 93
Assemble Supports ........................................................................................................................... 94
Assemble Decking ............................................................................................................................. 96
Install Handrail Posts - Non Entrance Side ....................................................................................... 98
Assemble and Install Intermediate Handrails .................................................................................. 100
Install Safety Bar Cross Supports .................................................................................................... 100
Install Upper Handrails .................................................................................................................... 101
Safety Gate Package (Optional) ...................................................................................................... 102
Chapter 13 6 x 6 Distributor Platforms ............................................................................................................. 103
Platform Clamps .............................................................................................................................. 103
Support Channels and Knee Braces ............................................................................................... 104
Toe Boards ...................................................................................................................................... 105
Cross Braces for Knee Braces ........................................................................................................ 106
Platform Decking ............................................................................................................................. 108
Platform Post ................................................................................................................................... 110
Tie Braces ....................................................................................................................................... 111
Intermediate Handrail ...................................................................................................................... 112
Upper Handrails ............................................................................................................................... 113
Safety Gate Package (If Ordered as Optional) ................................................................................ 116
Chapter 14 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 119

PNEG-1849 30"-36" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series 5
1. Introduction
Chapter 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
Chapter 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,whichmustbecarefully followed inall cases. Authoritieshavingjurisdiction mustbe 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

2. Safety
PNEG-1849 30"-36" Bucket Elevator Platform and Ladder “X” Series 9
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
Install and Operate Electrical Equipment Properly
• Electrical controls must be installed by a qualified electrician and
must meet the standards set by applicable local codes (National
Electric Code for the US, Canadian Electric Code, or EN60204 along
with applicable European Directives for Europe).
• Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning,
or maintaining equipment.
• Make sure all equipment and bins are properly grounded.
ST-0027-3
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

2. Safety
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Toxic Fume and Dust Hazard
• Remove paint before welding or heating.
• Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. Hazardous fumes can be
generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering, or using a
torch.
• Do all work outside or in a well-ventilated area.
Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
• Remove paint before welding or heating:
— If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust. Wear
an approved respirator.
— If you use solvent or paint-stripper, remove stripper with
soap and water before welding.
— Remove solvent or stripper containers and other flammable
material from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least
15 minutes before welding or heating.
ST-0043-1
> 500 lbs
(2.25 kN)
Platform Load Limit
• The platform load limit is 500 LBS (2.25 kN).
Do not exceed this weight.
• Excessive load will damage the platform and
cause platform to fall. Severe injury or death
will result.
ST-0044-2
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

2. Safety
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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 thatcan 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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3. Decal Location
Chapter 3: Decal Location
DO NOT EXCEED
PLATFORM LOAD LIMIT
DC-2146
Excessive load will damage
platform and cause
platform to fall.
Load limit = 500 LBS. (2.25 kN)
DANGER
> 500 lbs
(2.25 kN)
Injury or death will result.

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4. Overview
Chapter 4: Overview
This section is intended to provide a general, high-level overview of platform assembly for the GSI bucket
elevator. Detailed instructions are given in the pages to come.
This section should be used for reference only and is intended to provide general guidance about the
overall process only.
1. Support Channels:
Proper orientation of channels is based upon the size of the bucket elevator (16", 24", 30" or 36") and
the right/left hand position of thedrive. This must be installed correctly at the start or nothing elsewill
install correctly.
2. Ladders and Safety Cages:
Ladder sections mount directly to the trunking sections of the bucket elevator. Typical ladder layouts
and charts identifying the support height for ladder packages can be found on Pages 15 through 23.
3. Tie Angles to Trunking:
• Proper orientation of the tie angles is critical for correct installation.
• Note differences from up-leg and down-leg installations.
Be sure to follow the instructions for the size and drive position.
Throughout this manual, particular attention is given to the initial orientation of channels and aligning
bolt holes. Failure to complete these initial steps correctly will significantly impede the assembly and
installation of the bucket elevator platforms.
4. Decking and Toe Boards:
Decking is etched with alpha characters to assist with orienting decks and aligning holes for
connections. Decking connections should be finger-tight only initially so that adjustments can be
made once all decks and toe boards are in place. Only then should all hardware be fully torqued.
5. Handrail Platform Posts:
The number and location of platform posts varies based upon platform and bucket elevator size.
6. Handrails:
Intermediate handrails (those at near knee level) may need to be field cut to fit. The amount to trim
variesbased uponthesize of theplatformbeing installed.Thesmaller rail thenfits insideofthe larger
rail so that it “telescopes” between the posts. Always follow best practices of “measure twice, cut
once” and verify the measurement is for the bucket elevator size. Upper handrails do not require any
alterations in the field prior to assembly.
7. Platform Braces:
Throughout this manual, safety cage bars (LDR-517BE) are used as platform braces. These are
required for support and stability. Please attach as described through the manual.

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5. Ladder Assembly
Chapter 5: Ladder Assembly
The ladder sections are to be mounted directly to the trunking sections. Quantities and section lengths
may vary depending on overall height of system. If you have a non-standard height system, refer to
supported bucket height reference chart below for the correct ladder package for the system.
Supported Bucket Height Reference Chart
NOTE: Ladders are of a modular design for ease of modification in the field. These illustrations are only
to be used as a “general” guide to installation layout. The exact assembly may vary due to the
unique nature of each bucket elevator.
See Figures 5A-5G on Pages 16-22 to help determine if the ladders should be started on the up-leg or
down-leg of the elevator and also aid in the ladder order and rest platform locations for bucket elevators
with heights from 20' through 180'.
Part # Supported Bucket Height (Ft.) Part # Supported Bucket Height (Ft.)
1636XRLAD20 0-29 1636XWLAD20 0-29
1636XRLAD30 30-39 1636XWLAD30 30-39
1636XRLAD40 40-49 1636XWLAD40 40-49
1636XRLAD50 50-59 1636XWLAD50 50-59
1636XRLAD60 60-69 1636XWLAD60 60-69
1636XRLAD70 70-79 1636XWLAD70 70-79
1636XRLAD80 80-89 1636XWLAD80 80-89
1636XRLAD90 90-99 1636XWLAD90 90-99
1636XRLAD100 100-109 1636XWLAD100 100-109
1636XRLAD110 110-119 1636XWLAD110 110-119
1636XRLAD120 120-129 1636XWLAD120 120-129
1636XRLAD130 130-139 1636XWLAD130 130-139
1636XRLAD140 140-149 1636XWLAD140 140-149
1636XRLAD150 150-159 1636XWLAD150 150-159
1636XRLAD160 160-169 1636XWLAD160 160-169
1636XRLAD170 170-179 1636XWLAD170 170-179
1636XRLAD180 180-189 1636XWLAD180 180-189
1636XRLAD190 190-199 1636XWLAD190 190-199
1636XRLAD200 200-209 1636XWLAD200 200-209
Due to O.H.S.A. standards, it is required that a rest platform be installed every 30'.

5. Ladder Assembly
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Figure 5A
20' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD20)
(1636XWLAD20)
30' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD30)
(1636XWLAD30)
40' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD40)
(1636XWLAD40)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform

5. Ladder Assembly
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Figure 5B
50' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD50)
(1636XWLAD50)
60' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD60)
(1636XWLAD60)
70' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD70)
(1636XWLAD70)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform

5. Ladder Assembly
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Figure 5C
80' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD80)
(1636XWLAD80)
90' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD90)
(1636XWLAD90)
100' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD100)
(1636XWLAD100)
Key: HP = Head platform
RP = Rest platform

5. Ladder Assembly
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Figure 5D
110' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD110)
(1636WRLAD110)
120' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD120)
(1636XWLAD120)
130' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD130)
(1636XWLAD130)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform

5. Ladder Assembly
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Figure 5E
140' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD140)
(1636XWLAD140)
150' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD150)
(1636XWLAD150)
160' Bucket elevator
(1636XRLAD160)
(1636XWLAD160)
Key: HP = Head Platform
RP = Rest Platform