GSi 40 Series Instructions for use

PNEG-4018B
18' Diameter Bin - Beta
40-Series 2.66" Corrugation Bin
6000 lb. Peak Load Roof
Construction Manual
PNEG-4018B
Version: 1.2
Date: 11-17-20

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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 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
Cautionary Symbols Definitions ............................................................................................................ 6
Safety Cautions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 Decals .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Overfill Warning ................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3 General Overview ............................................................................................................................... 15
General Information ............................................................................................................................ 15
Anchor Bolt Charts .............................................................................................................................. 15
Tools Required for Construction ......................................................................................................... 17
Guidelines for Proper Storage of Grain Bin Materials Prior to Construction ....................................... 17
Guidelines for Construction Procedures and Lifting Jack Usage ........................................................ 18
Instructions for Stirring Devices .......................................................................................................... 19
Guidelines for Placement of the Decal Sidewall Sheet ....................................................................... 20
Chapter 4 Bolt and Nut Usage ............................................................................................................................ 21
Hardware Requirements for Sidewalls and Stiffeners ......................................................................... 21
Bolt Identification ................................................................................................................................. 24
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids .......................................................................................... 28
Chapter 5 Assembling Sidewall Sheets ............................................................................................................. 29
Color Codes for Sidewall Gauge Identification .................................................................................... 29
Caulking Detail for Standard (Non-Laminated) Sheets ....................................................................... 30
Caulking Detail for Laminated Quad Pattern Sheets .......................................................................... 32
Chapter 6 Base Angle Installation ...................................................................................................................... 35
Installing the Base Angle ..................................................................................................................... 35
Anchor Bolt Detail ............................................................................................................................... 36
Installing the Base Angle Shims .......................................................................................................... 37
Anchor Bolt Washer Installation .......................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 7 Stiffeners ............................................................................................................................................. 39
Stiffener Part Number Description ...................................................................................................... 39
Color Codes for Stiffener Gauge Identification .................................................................................... 39
Outside Stiffened Laminated Stiffener to Sidewall
(10 Gauge Laminated and Thicker Only) ............................................................................................ 40
Standard Stiffeners ............................................................................................................................. 41
Top Stiffeners ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Stiffeners Splice .................................................................................................................................. 43
Base Stiffeners .................................................................................................................................... 44
Base Boots .......................................................................................................................................... 45
Close-Punch Connection for a 1 Ring Top Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) and
a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) ........................................................................................................ 45
Close-Punch Connection for a 1 Ring Top Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) and
a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) .......................................................................................................... 46
Close-Punch Connection for a 1 Ring Top Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) and
a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) ........................................................................................................ 46
2 Ring Top Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) Connection ....................... 47
2 Ring Top Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) Connection ......................... 47
2 Ring Top Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) Connection ........................... 48
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Top Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) .... 48
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Top Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) . 49
2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) Connection ............................... 49
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) ........... 50

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2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) Connection ................................... 50
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) ..... 51
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) to a 2 Ring Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) ......... 51
2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (8 Gauge) Connection .................... 52
2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (8 Gauge) Connection .................... 52
2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) Connection ................. 53
2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Close-Punch Base Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) Connection ................. 53
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (8 Gauge) ............ 54
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (8 Gauge) ............ 54
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) ........... 55
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) ........... 55
2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) Connection ................................... 56
2 Ring Stiffener (8-14 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) Connection ................................... 56
2 Ring Stiffener (15-16 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) Connection ................................. 57
Close-Punch Connection for a 2 Ring Stiffener (16 Gauge) to a Base Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) ........ 57
Close-Punch 2 Ring Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Gauge)
with an Insert (10-12 Gauge) .............................................................................................................. 58
Close-Punch 2 Ring Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) to a Laminated Stiffener (2 Gauge)
with an Insert (10-12 Gauge) .............................................................................................................. 58
Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners (2 Gauge) with an Inserts (10-12 Gauge) .................................... 59
Close-Punch Laminated Stiffener (2 Gauge) with an Insert (10-12 Gauge)
to a Laminated Base Stiffener (2 Gauge) with a Base Insert (10-12 Gauge) ...................................... 59
Base Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) to a Base Boot Connection ................................................................. 60
Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (10-14 Gauge) to a Base Boot .................................... 60
Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (8 Gauge) to a Base Boot ........................................... 61
Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) to a Base Boot ........................................ 61
Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (2-6 Gauge) to a Base Boot ........................................ 62
Close-Punch Connection for a Base Stiffener (8 Gauge) to a Base Boot ........................................... 62
Close-Punch Laminated Base Stiffener (2 Gauge) with Insert (10-12 Gauge) to a Base Boot ........... 63
Close-Punch Standard Stiffener to a 12-Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener with Insert ........................ 63
12-Bolt Pattern Close-Punch Laminated Stiffeners with Insert ........................................................... 64
Close-Punch 12-Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener
with an Inserts to a Base Boot ............................................................................................................ 64
Close-Punch 12-Bolt Pattern Laminated Stiffener to Laminated Base Stiffener
with an Inserts to a Base Boot ............................................................................................................ 65
Chapter 8 Roof Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 66
Installing the Roof Rafter Bracket to the Top Outside Stiffener .......................................................... 66
Installing the Eave Clip and Intermediate Eave Angle to the Sidewall Sheet ..................................... 67
Attaching the Peak Ring Attach Clips to the Rafter ............................................................................. 68
Attaching the Center Collar to Peak Ring Weldment .......................................................................... 69
Peak Ring/Center Collar Placement ................................................................................................... 70
Attaching the Rafter assembly to Roof Rafter Bracket ........................................................................ 71
Attaching the Rafter Assembly to Peak Ring Weldment ..................................................................... 72
Assembling the Purlin ......................................................................................................................... 73
Installation of the Roof Panel Support Clips ........................................................................................ 75
Attaching the Roof Panels ................................................................................................................... 76
Installing the Roof Flashing ................................................................................................................. 79
Roof Ring Location (Optional) ............................................................................................................. 81
Installing a Roof Ring .......................................................................................................................... 82
Chapter 9 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 84
Wind Ring Requirements .................................................................................................................... 84
Installing Wind Rings ........................................................................................................................... 85
Chapter 10 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 89

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1. 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,whichmust be carefullyfollowedin all cases.Authoritieshaving jurisdiction mustbeconsulted
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

1. 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

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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

1. Safety
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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 manufacturer
does not warrant this type of roof damage.
• Adequate ventilation or “makeup air” devices must be provided for
all powered air handling systems.
• The manufacturer does not recommend the use of downward 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-0028-2
Unload the Bin Correctly
• Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain
remains above this outlet.
• Side floor outlets to be used ONLY when above condition
is satisfied.
• Lock all side floor outlets to avoid accidental premature use.
• See manufacturers instructions for proper use of factory
supplied sidedraw (wall) discharge systems.
ST-0060-1
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

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Rotating Auger Hazard
• Keep clear of rotating augers and
moving parts.
• Do not remove or modify guards
or covers.
• Lock-out power source before
making adjustments, cleaning, or
maintaining equipment.
• Failure to follow these precautions will
result in serious injury or death.
ST-0037-1
Do Not Enter Bin
• Rotating flighting will kill or dismember.
• Flowing material will trap and suffocate.
• Crusted material will collapse and suffocate.
- If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power sources.
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.
ST-0061-1

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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
Do Not Overfill the Bin
• Do not overfill bin. Stored grain must be no higher than
the roof eaves at the outer edge.
• Filling the bin above this point creates excessive internal
pressure and can cause swelling and eventual roof
failure. The over filling of a bin can also cause the
blockage of roof vents and eaves, which will lead to a
build-up of air pressure causing roof damage.
ST-0050-1
Install and Operate Equipment Properly
• This product is intended for the use of grain storage only.
Any other use is a misuse of the product.
ST-0057-1
Store Bin Sheets Properly
• Sidewall bundles or sheets must be stored in a safe manner.
The safest method of storing sidewall bundles 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.
ST-0058-1