GSi PNEG-1295 User manual

16" - 36"
Platform
Installation Manual PNEG-1295
PNEG-1295
Revision Date: 10-16-2006

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PNEG-1295 16" - 36" Platforms
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. Report any damage or
shortages by recording a detailed description on
the Bill of Lading to justify the Customer’s claim
from the Transport Firm. Our responsibility for
damage to the equipment ends with acceptance
by the delivering carrier. Save all paperwork and
documentation furnished with any of the equip-
ment.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a
permanent part of your equipment and should be
easily accessible when needed.
Introduction
WARRANTY is provided as part of the company’s
support program for customers who use and
properly maintain their equipment. The warranty is
explained on the warranty page located on the
inside back cover of this manual.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the
company will back its products where defects
appear within the warranty period. In some cir-
cumstances, the company also provides field
improvements, often without charge to the cus-
tomer, even if the product is out of warranty.
Should the equipment be abused, or modified to
change its performance beyond the factory speci-
fications, the warranty will become void and field
improvements may be denied.

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Use of the Equipment Information page will help you identify your equipment in the case that you need to
call your dealer or installer. This information should be filled out and kept on record.
Equipment Information
Model Number:__________________________
Serial Number:___________________________
Date Purchased:____________________
Dealer/Distributor Name and Phone Number:
Material Handling
1004 East Illinois Street
Assumption, Illinois 62510 USA
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]

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Introduction........................................................................................................3
Equipment Information ......................................................................................4
Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................. 6
Safety Decal Locations...................................................................................... 9
16" - 24" Platform Assembly
Head Service Platform ................................................................................. 10
Floor Sections .............................................................................................. 11
Toeboards.................................................................................................... 12
Handrail Posts.............................................................................................. 13
Access Door ................................................................................................ 14
Handrails...................................................................................................... 15
30" - 36" Platform Assembly
Platform Support Channel............................................................................ 16
Floor Sections .............................................................................................. 17
Toeboards.................................................................................................... 18
Vertical Posts............................................................................................... 19
Access Door ................................................................................................ 20
Handrails...................................................................................................... 21
Ladder Assembly
Tie Angle Attachments ................................................................................. 22
Tie Angle & Cross Braces ............................................................................ 23
Ladder Stand Off.......................................................................................... 24
Ladder Attachment....................................................................................... 25
Safety Cage Hoop........................................................................................26
14’ Ladder Assembly ...................................................................................27
Safety Cage Vertical Bar.............................................................................. 28
Safety Cage Flare ........................................................................................ 29
Rest Platform
Side Mounting Channels .............................................................................. 31
Platform Corner Posts.................................................................................. 32
Front & Rear Mounting Channels.................................................................33
Center Support Channel .............................................................................. 34
Knee Braces ................................................................................................ 35
Deck Plate ................................................................................................... 36
Top & Mid Handrails .................................................................................... 37
Kickplates .................................................................................................... 38
14' Ladder Assembly at Rest Platform ......................................................... 39
4' x 5' Distributor Platform
Platform Clamps .......................................................................................... 40
Support Channels & Knee Braces................................................................ 41
Platform Deck .............................................................................................. 42
Vertical Posts............................................................................................... 43
Handrails...................................................................................................... 44
6' x 6' Distributor Platform
Platform Clamps .......................................................................................... 45
Support Channels & Knee Braces................................................................ 46
Toeboards.................................................................................................... 47
Platform Decking.......................................................................................... 48
Handrails...................................................................................................... 49
Knee Crossbraces ....................................................................................... 50
Table of Contents
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.

Safety
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This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and
understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing
equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone
operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual
and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid pos-
sible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you
should pay special attention to.

Safety
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FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual
and on your machine safety signs. Keep signs in
good condition. Replace missing or damaged
safety signs. Be sure new equipment compo-
nents 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.
Keep your machinery in proper working condi-
tion. Unauthorized modifications to the machine
may impair the function and/or safety and affect
machine life. All service accessories are in-
tended for the proper use in which they were
designed. Any misuse of the equipment or
accessories will void the warranty. Misuse can
cause failure, severe injury or death to the user.
The manufacturer cannot be responsible for the
erection or use of the bucket elevator and it’s
accessories.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, contact your dealer.
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
Understand service procedures before doing
work. Keep area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while
it is in operation. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
from rotating belt and idlers.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly
installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace
worn or broken parts. Remove any build up
grease, oil, or debris.

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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambu-
lance service, hospital, and fire department near
your telephone.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to
protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp
edges on plastic or steel parts.
A respirator may be needed to help prevent
breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Wear hard hat and steel toe boots to help
protect your head and toes from falling debris.
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel Toe Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat

Decals
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DECAL LOCATIONS
DC-1568
FALL HAZARD
Serious injury or death will result.
Keep access door closed
while on platform.
DC-1568
Decal located on bottom of platform access door.

16" - 24" Platform Assembly
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When laying out the ladder, safety cage, and
platforms be sure to always start from the head
service platform and work your way down the
leg. Keep in mind a rest platform needs to be
located at every 30' of vertical descent to com-
ply with OSHA Standards.
Take time now and review all instructions and
drawings before attempting to assemble the
platforms. Layout all parts for easy identifica-
tion. Determine if your equipment is left or right
hand shaft. The support channels will mount
in the same location for right hand or left hand
drive setup. The support channels will extend
same distance on each side of the head. Start
the head service platform assembly by at-
taching two support channels to the head
platform clips. Use 3/8" x 1" bolts and whiz
nuts. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1
Head Service Platform