CHIEF 361043, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Trusted Tested True INSTALLATION MANUAL P N 361043 CB SAFETY LADDER PLATFORMS ...

Page 2: ... SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR ASSEMBLY 17 D PART IDENTIFICATION 18 1 EXTERIOR LADDER PARTS 18 2 INTERIOR LADDER PARTS 19 3 LADDER CAGE COMPONENTS 20 4 EAVE RAIL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 21 5 ADJUSTABLE COMMERCIAL PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 22 6 ADJUSTABLE FARM PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 23 7 ADJUSTABLE REST PLATFORM CAGE ASSEMBLY 24 8 ADJUSTABLE EAVE PLATFORM CAGE ASSEMBLY 25 9 COMMERCIAL PLATFORM SAFETY GATE 26 5 OUTSIDE LA...

Page 3: ...RM PLATFORM EAVE ASSEMBLY 65 D FARM REST PLATFORM REST PLATFORM CAGE 76 E COMMERCIAL EAVE PLATFORM 84 F COMMERCIAL REST PLATFORM REST PLATFORM CAGE 95 6 COMMERCIAL PLATFORM SAFETY GATE 104 7 INSIDE LADDER ASSEMBLY 107 7 CHT BASE STRUCTURE LADDER PLATFORM 111 1 CHT BASE STRUCTURE LADDER LAYOUT 111 2 PLATFORM INSTALLATION 115 8 SIDE DRAW ACCESS PLATFORM 126 ...

Page 4: ...ituation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and or property damage Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation op...

Page 5: ... Inc Manual P N 361043 5 MANUAL REVISIONS Chief Industries Inc 4400 East 39th Street PO Box 848 Kearney NE 68847 Phone 800 359 7600 For more information about Chief Industries Inc and additional products or services please visit our website www agri Chiefind com ...

Page 6: ...Chief will convey good and marketable title to the Products free and clear of any liens or encumbrances except for where applicable a purchase money security interest in favor of Chief 3 Duration of Warranty and Notice Requirements Subject to the Exceptions Exclusions and Limitations set forth below the warranties set forth in Section 2 above shall apply to all covered non conforming conditions th...

Page 7: ...caused by the Reseller the Original Owner and or any third party IV Exposure to marine environments including frequent or sustained salt or fresh water spray V Exposure to corrosive chemical ash smoke fumes or the like generated or released either within or outside of the structure on which the Product is installed regardless of whether or not such facilities are owned or operated by the Reseller ...

Page 8: ...red by Section 4 within thirty 30 days of discovery as required by Section 3 Chief will as Chief s sole and exclusive obligation to the Reseller and the Original Owner and as their sole and exclusive remedy work in cooperation with the Reseller and the Original Owner to correct such non conforming condition and in connection therewith Chief will ship any required replacement parts to the ship to a...

Page 9: ...CHIEF S LIABILITY TO THE DEALER AND OR THE ORIGINAL OWNER WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFECTS IN ANY PRODUCTS OR FOR ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT EXCEED THE ACTUAL COST OF SUCH NON CONFORMING PRODUCT GOODS OR SERVICES AS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO THE ACCEPTED PURCHASE ORDER AND C Limitation on the Nature of Damages EXCEPT AS EXPRESS...

Page 10: ...ll surfaces dried If items are to be installed within 10 days Store bundled items off the ground high enough to allow air circulation beneath bundle and to prevent water from entering Store 1 end at least 8 20 32cm higher than the opposite end Support long bundles in the center Prevent rain from entering the bundle by covering with a tarpaulin making provision for air circulation between the drape...

Page 11: ...Thank you for purchasing a Chief Ladder Package System for use with your Chief Grain Storage Unit Proper installation and operation will ensure you the best overall experience with your storage unit and ladder assembly and will guarantee smooth use and operation This proprietary information is loaned with the expressed agreement that the drawings and information therein contained are the property ...

Page 12: ...zed for the installation Follow all local and federal safety laws and regulations Verify that all equipment and personnel conform to any applicable jurisdiction regulations A WORK AREA SAFETY STATEMENT To ensure the safety of all individuals in the work area only authorized and trained persons shall install and maintain the Grain Storage System Under no circumstances should unauthorized individual...

Page 13: ...y installed and grounded by a qualified electrician 5 Check availability and operation of electrical lock out and emergency stop systems 6 Be certain that all guards and shields are securely in place 7 Store all operation maintenance manuals in a safe place for future use Accessory equipment may be installed however certain limitations and special considerations must be followed in order to mainta...

Page 14: ...STANDARD LADDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 14 Grain Storage Safety ...

Page 15: ...al contractor is responsible for the fitness of use of any system which he constructs All accessory equipment incorporated into the system from each respective equipment manufacturer should be approved for the intended use FIELD MODIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION DEFECTS Chief Industries Inc assumes no responsibility for field modifications or installation defects which result in structural damage or ...

Page 16: ...from receipt of shipment Parts that are missing or damaged are the responsibility of the delivering carrier not the manufacturer or dealer It is advisable to reorder damaged or missing parts immediately so that there will be no delay in the bin installation After receiving the invoice for the reordered material file a claim with the delivering carrier immediately B KNOWING HARDWARE AND SPECIFICATI...

Page 17: ...H 1 2 3 4 WRENCH 3 4 WRENCH 5 8 15 16 WRENCH 15 16 WRENCH C SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR ASSEMBLY Chief recommends the following equipment and tools needed for the construction installation of all Chief Ladder Packages Roof Rails Roof Platforms and Rest Platforms Impact wrenches and sockets Box end wrenches Crescent wrenches Vice grip pliers Alignment punches Rubber mallets Level Drills Drill bits Scre...

Page 18: ...R ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 18 D PART IDENTIFICATION Use the following illustrations to help to identify parts used during the ladder package assembly 1 EXTERIOR LADDER PARTS ...

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Page 27: ...AL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 27 5 OUTSIDE LADDER STACKING LAYOUTS Important Note Refer to the following for all labels on the Ladder Stacking Layout Illustrations 2R 2 RING LADDER 1R 1 RING LADDER 12 35 43 53 85 CAGE STRAP LENGTH ...

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Page 55: ...kets Ladder Hoop Brackets J Post Ladder Brackets Eave Brackets or Eave Platform Support Brackets to the outside sidewall flat washers and sealing washers are required to correctly seal the connection between the bracket and bin sidewall Important Note Also when attaching components to the outside sidewall it will be required that fasteners be installed so that the Bin Bolt is installed from the IN...

Page 56: ... side mounting brackets will be located directly over the vertical seam and will make use of the sidewall sheet holes and hardware Illustration of Each First Section Ladder Installation Position Not taking into account the top ladder section you will attach each ladder bracket to the sidewall horizontal seam using the existing hardware from the sidewall assembly making note to re insert the hardwa...

Page 57: ...talling Ladder Safety Cage Stand off Brackets 3 CONNECTING BACK TO THE LADDER SECTIONS When connecting any hardware to the Outside Ladder Assembly it will be required to use a Ladder Clip Bolt Assy 9342512 to make that connection along with 1 one 5 16 Whiz Nut Insert the clip portion of the Ladder Clip Bolt Assy into the handrail and then align the bolt of the clip through the hole of the componen...

Page 58: ...een Two Ladder Sections 5 GENERAL CAGE HOOP ASSEMBLY For a typical installation of Ladder Hoops and Cage Straps is Ladder Hoop connects back to Ladder Section and 7 Cage Straps of varying lengths will be connect to the Ladder Hoops upper overlapping lower with bolt heads in the interior of the cage assembly and nuts on the outside of the hoops In situations where there is an opening to a new run o...

Page 59: ...have the 4 four ladder Access Door Hinge Brackets mounted to the Grain Storage System go ahead install the Ladder Access Door Hinges 9349963 by connecting them all back to the ladder using 2 two Ladder Clip Bolt Assy 9342512 for each bracket Do not fully tighten the fasteners at this time Locating and Installing the Ladder Access Door Hinge Brackets After the Ladder Access Door Hinge Straps and Do...

Page 60: ...ed View of Where to Drill Holes for Ladder Hoop Brackets for Eave Rail Assy Attach the First Ladder Hoop Bracket to the sidewall through the drilled 1 2 hole using a 7 16 Bin Bolt and 7 16 Whiz Nut The other Ladder Hoop Bracket will be attached to the sidewall on the second corrugation down directly over the vertical sidewall seam using the existing hardware and hole Both Ladder Hoop Brackets shou...

Page 61: ...the Ladder Eave Rails and then loosely fasten the Ladder Eave Brace to the Ladder Eave Wall Post to form the Eave Hand Rail Assembly View of Eave Rail Assembly Both Left and Right Handed Important Note The Eave Rail Assembly is interchangable and can be installed either on the right hand orleftr hand side of the Ladder Package simply by flipping the ladder Eave Wall Post and the Side Wall Eave Bac...

Page 62: ...ost connected to the Ladder Eave Brace is perpendicular to the ground mark and drill a 1 2 hole in the roof rib where the hole of Ladder Eave Brace is located Do the same with the Ladder Eave Brace connected to the Ladder Wall Post on the opposite side Connect the free ends of the Ladder Eave Braces to the roof rib of the roof through the drilled holes in the roof using a 7 16 Bin Bolt from the IN...

Page 63: ...two holes in the horizontal seam formed by the overlap of Ring 1 and Ring 2 directly below the first 2 two installed Ladder Hoop Brackets Install 2 two additional Ladder Hoop Brackets 9396242 directly below the first pair of Ladder Hoop brackets re using the same nut bolts that you just removed previously from the horizontal seam When reinserting the hardware be certain to use the sealing washer a...

Page 64: ... again for the upper set of Ladder Hoop Brackets that were installed When finished tightening the Ladder Clip Bolt Assy it should deform and lock into the Hand Rail of the Ladder Section Once you ve installed the first Ladder Section complete the Eave Rail Assembly Locate the 7 seven 35 Safety Cage Straps 9344503 and using 5 16 Bin Bolts and 5 16 Whiz Nuts connect them through the bottoms of the 5...

Page 65: ...n Next remove the previously installed Bin Bolt and Whiz nut from the vertical seam immediately under the single punched hole to the left of the manhole on the second corrugation and then fasten a Ladder Bracket 9396240 to the sidewall Next remove 2 two fasteners from the First Horizontal seam One will be located directly below the 2 two drilled 1 2 holes and the other located at the bottom of the...

Page 66: ...asten in a hole in the line of single punched holes across the top of the top ring You will need to drill the 3 three remaining 1 2 holes under that top hole in the third sixth and eighth corrugations Height Positioning for Adjustable Platform Supporting Components Install the right side Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support to the bin sidewall using 4 four 7 16 Bin Bolts and 7 16 Whiz Nuts making ...

Page 67: ...djustable Farm Eave Platform is going to be installed in POSITION 3 you will need to install the Adjustable Platform Angle Kicker Support Brackets to the bottom set of holes on the Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support Square the Adjustable Platform Tread Sheet Supports to the Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support Brackets and then attach the Adjustable Platform Angle Kicker Supports using 5 16 Bin ...

Page 68: ...Platform Make note if your installation requires you to install your platform in an over stiffener position so you can be sure to use the appropriate holes when completing the installation When fastening your Adjustable Platform assembly to the Adjustable Platform Tread Sheet Supports you will want to align the leading edge of the Tread Plate so that it is normal to the sidewall The Tread Sheet ma...

Page 69: ...l the Ladder Hand Rail Bracket to the Adjustable Platform Hand Rail Post also using a 5 16 Bin Bolt and Whiz Nut Locate the Adjustable Platform Eave Cage Post and fasten it to the Adjustable Platform Hand Rail Post on the side of the Adjustable Platform closest to the ladder For most Eave Platform installations use the Position 4 location Find the P4 T P4 M and P4 B markings on the Adjustable Plat...

Page 70: ...orage assembly and determine whether your top most Ladder Section is a 1 Ring Ladder Section 887450 or a 2 Ring Ladder Section 887452 Locate your top most Ladder Section 2 two Ladder Clip Bolt Assy 9342512 and 2 two 5 16 Whiz Nuts Position your first Ladder Section so that the CENTERLINE of bottom ladder rung 1 Ring Ladder Section or the fourth rung from the top 2 Ring Ladder Section measures appr...

Page 71: ...Eave Platform Assembly kit Connect the small angled jogged end of the Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoop directly to the Eave Platform Ladder J Post through one of the 3 three holes in the top group of holes located on the front face using 5 16 fasteners so that the TOP edge of the Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoop is parallel to the ground and even with the top of the Eave Platform Assembly Hand...

Page 72: ...lf Cage Hoop is installed using the same holes on the aft end of the Half Hoops so additional parts installed later in the assembly will properly line up View of Second and Third Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoops The Eave Platform Adjustable Cage package will include 5 five Adjustable Platform 86 Cage Straps that will attach to the Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoops through the stand alone hole...

Page 73: ...two Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoops Start by inserting the 5 16 Bin Bolts through the bottom most holes of the previous installed 86 Adjustable Platform Cage Strap and then through the Fifth Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoop making sure to orientate the Half Hoop in the same manner as first three Half Hoops Repeat this process for the Fourth Adjustable Platform Cage Half hoop leaving the fast...

Page 74: ... next Sidewall Ring is assembled and the next Ladder Section is installed Completing the Installation of the Remaining Half Cage Hoops Once all of the Half Hoops and Cage Straps are in place proceed to square up the Eave Platform Cage Assembly Go on and tighten all fasteners used thus far in the assembly in order to prepare for the final step in the Farm Eave Platform Cage Assembly Finish the Eave...

Page 75: ...atform Adjustable Cage Half Hoop B should mount to the Cage Assembly so that they coincide with the mounting positions of the Fourth and Fifth Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoops and mount to the inside surface of the Eave Platform Adjustable Cage Post Once both Eave Platform Adjustable Cage Half Hoop B are in place finish the assembly and install the 2 two 20 Cage Straps to the slots located on t...

Page 76: ...d At the bottom of your last installed ladder section connect to the bottom of the ladder the Tower Ladder Ground Bracket 9623250 using 4 four Ladder Clip Bolt Assy 9342512 two on each side Leave the nuts only partially tightened until later in the assembly Installing the Tower Ladder Ground Bracket for Rest Platform Next locate the 2 two Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support Brackets 9393607 Start...

Page 77: ... Assembly Square the Adjustable Platform Tread Sheet Supports to the Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support Brackets and then attach the Adjustable Platform Angle Kicker Supports using 5 16 Bin Bolts and 5 16 Whiz Nuts so that one end of the Angle Kicker Support is fastened to the Tread Sheet Support and the other end is attached to the Sidewall Support Bracket The typical installation position for ...

Page 78: ...upport Brackets to the bottom set of holes on the Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support Now construct the Adjustable Platform assembly using 5 16 Bin Bolts and Whiz Nuts separate from the Grain Storage Assembly Once the Adjustable Platform Assembly is together lift the platform into place aligning the smaller slotted holes in the Tread Sheet to the holes in the Tread Sheet Supports and connect them...

Page 79: ... stiffener position so you can be sure to use the appropriate holes when completing the installation When fastening your Adjustable Platform assembly to the Adjustable Platform Tread Sheet Supports you will want to align the leading edge of the Tread Plate so that it is normal to the sidewall The Tread Sheet may not connect to the same holes on the Tread Sheet Supports This may be due to the size ...

Page 80: ... assembling the Rest Platform Cage Start by locating the Adjustable Rest Platform Cage Ladder Post 9360664 and attach it to the furthest ladder hand rail from the platform on the first section of the Lower Ladder assembly using 2 two Ladder Clip Bolt Assy 9342512 and position it so that the top Half Hoop connection hole is level with the holes in the top hand rail of the Adjustable Farm Rest Platf...

Page 81: ...o Install the Adjustable Platform Cage Ladder Post and Cage Post Important Note It is recommended that fasteners used during the assembly of the Rest Platform Adjustable Cage Package be left finger tightened until the end to help facilitate in the completion of the assembly Once the Adjustable Rest Platform Ladder Cage Post and the Adjustable Rest Platform Cage Post are installed locate and instal...

Page 82: ...parallel and roughly even with the top of the Rest Platform Assembly Top Hand Rail Fastening the Outer End of the Half Cage Hoop Fasten the other end of the Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoop to the Adjustable Rest Platform Cage Post through the large elongated top slot on the outer face Finger tighten the fasteners for the Half Cage Hoop for now Repeat the same steps for the middle and bottom Adj...

Page 83: ...ll have a subtle centerline bend When installing the straps make certain that the bend is facing OUTWARD away from the Grain Bin The straps are symmetrical from end to end so they can t be installed upside down Install Adjustable Farm Rest Platform 47 Cage Straps Finally after all the Rest Platform Cage Straps and Half Hoops are in place square up the assembly making certain that the top Cage Half...

Page 84: ...lled holes using 7 16 Bin Bolts and 7 16 Whiz Nuts making certain to use the sealing washer and flat washer as previously indicated and install the Bin Bolt from the inside of the bin Next drill 1 one 1 2 hole just below the fourth single punched hole left of the vertical seam nearest the left side of the roof manhole on the second corrugation Attach 1 one standard Ladder Bracket 9396240 to the bi...

Page 85: ... remove the fastener in the first single punched hole to the left of the vertical seam then mount the Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support using 4 four 7 16 Bin Bolts and 7 16 Whiz Nuts through the 3 three drilled holes and the single punched hole at the top of the First Sidewall Sheet Important Note If installing the Adjustable Commercial Eave Platform Assembly on a fully stiffened bin you will n...

Page 86: ... Bolts and 7 16 Whiz Nuts per support through the 3 three 1 2 drilled holes and the single punched hole at the top of the First Sidewall Sheet Once again with all fasteners penetrating through the sidewall used to connect ladder and platform components to the sidewall of the bin make sure to use the sealing and flat washers and to insert all those fasteners with the Bin Bolt located on the inside ...

Page 87: ...ts Important Note The Adjustable Commercial Eave Platform Assembly is interchangeable and can be installed either on the right hand or left hand side of the Ladder Package simply by flipping the orientation of the Adjustable Platform Tread Sheet and assembling the Platform Handrails Platform Handrail Posts and Adjustable Platform Post Supports accordingly Now construct the Adjustable Commercial Pl...

Page 88: ...ble Platform Tread Sheet Supports you will want to align the leading edge of the Tread Plate so that it is normal to the sidewall Right and Left Hand Assemblies of Adjustable Commercial Platforms Once you have fastened the Tread Sheet to all 4 four Tread Sheet Supports ensure that the assembly is square and tighten all the fasteners used in the assembly of the platform in order to move on to the A...

Page 89: ... for your particular grain storage assembly and determine whether your top most Ladder Section is a 1 Ring Ladder Section 887450 or a 2 Ring Ladder Section 887452 Locate your top most Ladder Section 3 three Ladder Clip Bolt Assy 9342512 and 3 three 5 16 Whiz Nuts Position your first Ladder Section so that the CENTERLINE of bottom ladder rung 1 Ring Ladder Section or the fourth rung from the top 2 ...

Page 90: ...ecessary at every horizontal seam to repeat the process of connecting the ladder back to the Grain Storage System in some manner for both sides of the ladder Once you ve installed the top Ladder Section locate 3 three of the Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoops 9360656 in your Eave Platform Assembly kit Connect the first at the small angled jogged end of the Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoop direc...

Page 91: ... third Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoops in the same manner as the first It is important that each Half Cage Hoop is installed using the same holes on the aft end of the Half Hoops so additional parts installed later in the assembly will properly line up Assembly Diagram for Second and Third Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoops The Commercial Eave Platform Adjustable Cage package will include 5 f...

Page 92: ...m the TOP is 22 INCHES from the TOP END The second hole from the bottom will only measure 18 3 4 from the bottom end Important Note It is recommended to only finger tighten the fasteners at this stage until the rest of the Eave Platform Cage Assembly is complete Installation Detail of Adjustable Platform 86 Cage Straps Install the remaining 2 two Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoops Start by attach...

Page 93: ...sly shown Finish the installation of the final 2 two Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoops by connecting the long straight end of the Cage Hoops to the Eave Platform Adjustable Cage Post through the elongated slot on the outside of the post Once all of the Half Hoops and Cage Straps are in place proceed to square up the Commercial Eave Platform Cage Assembly and then tighten all fasteners used thus ...

Page 94: ... the Sidewall Stack The 2 two Eave Platform Adjustable Cage Half Hoop B should mount to the Cage Assembly so that they coincide with the mounting positions of the Fourth and Fifth Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoops and mount to the inside surface of the Eave Platform Adjustable Cage Post Once both Eave Platform Adjustable Cage Half Hoop B are in place finish the assembly and install the 2 two 20 ...

Page 95: ...be assembled At the bottom of your last installed ladder section connect to the bottom of the ladder the Tower Ladder Ground Bracket 9623250 using 4 four Ladder Clip Bolt Assy 9342512 two on each side Leave the nuts only partially tightened until later in the assembly Installing the Tower Ladder Ground Bracket for Rest Platform Next locate the 4 four Adjustable Platform Sidewall Support Brackets 9...

Page 96: ...as the first two If the upper ladder section is located over what will be the right hand side of the platform Right Hand Install the second set of brackets will need to be installed to the left of the first set of brackets Count over 6 six double punched holes left of the left hand Sidewall Support of the first set of installed supports and remove the fastener in that hole on the same horizontal s...

Page 97: ... the 4 four Tread Sheet Supports and 4 four Angle Kicker supports to the Sidewall Brackets in preparation to support the Adjustable Commercial Rest Platform Assembly Connect the Angle Kicker Supports to both the Sidewall Support Brackets and Tread Supports Detail of Installation for Adjustable Platform Angle Kicker Supports and Tread Sheet Supports Square the Adjustable Platform Tread Sheet Suppor...

Page 98: ...tance between any two platforms a platform and the ground or a platform and the eave cannot exceed 24 feet Height Positioning for Adjustable Platform Supporting Components Important Note If the Adjustable Commercial Rest Platform Assembly is going to be installed in POSITION 3 you will need to install the Adjustable Platform Angle Kicker Support Brackets to the bottom set of holes on the Adjustabl...

Page 99: ... Commercial Platform Tread Sheet and assembling the Platform Handrails Platform Handrail Posts and Adjustable Platform Post Supports accordingly Right and Left Handed Adjustable Commercial Platform Assemblies Take note if your installation requires you to install any of your Sidewall Supports in an over stiffener position so you can be sure to use the appropriate holes when completing the platform...

Page 100: ...section of the Lower Ladder Assembly Reference the appropriate OUTSIDE LADDER STACKING LAYOUT for your particular Grain Storage System Setting the First Ladder Section of the Succeeding Ladder Assembly for Rest Platform Cage After you ve installed the first section of the succeeding Lower Ladder Assembly locate the Adjustable Rest Platform Cage Ladder Post 9360664 and attach it to the furthest lad...

Page 101: ...during the assembly of the Rest Platform Adjustable Cage Package be left finger tightened until the end to help facilitate in the completion of the assembly Once the Adjustable Rest Platform Ladder Cage Post and the Adjustable Rest Platform Cage Post are installed locate and install the 3 three Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoops 9360656 Connect the small angled jogged end of the first Adjustable ...

Page 102: ... Half Cage Hoop for now Repeat the same steps for the middle and bottom Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoops Remember to leave the fasteners finger tightened at this time Positioning the Adjustable Platform Half Cage Hoops Next connect the 5 five Adjustable Rest Platform 47 Cage Straps to the Adjustable Platform Cage Half Hoops through the stand alone holes around and near the rounded portion of th...

Page 103: ...he Grain Bin The straps are symmetrical from end to end so they can t be installed upside down Final View of Rest Platform Platform Cage Assembly Finally after all the Rest Platform Cage Straps and Half Hoops are in place square up the assembly making certain that the top Cage Half Hoop is parallel and even with the Platform Top Hand Rail and tighten up all the fasteners of the Rest Platform Cage ...

Page 104: ...ting the 2 two Safety Gate Door Hinges 9144099 and the Platform Safety Gate Fixed Door 9144097 Attach the hinges through the vertical slots using 5 16 x 1 00 Hex Bolts 5 16 Hex Nuts and 5 16 Flat Washers Fastening Hinges to the Safety Gate Fixed Door Section Next fasten the 2 two Safety Gate Door Stops 9144095 to the Platform Safety Gate Adjustable Door 9144096 using 4 four 5 16 x 1 00 Hex Bolts a...

Page 105: ...justable Door Once the two different portions of the Platform Safety Gate are done you will need to assemble both halves together to form the Platform Safety Gate Assembly The Safety Gate Fixed Door should fit inside of the Safety Gate Adjustable Door Attach the two halves together using 5 16 Hex Bolts 5 16 Hex Nuts and 5 16 Flat Washers ...

Page 106: ... Assembly Eave or Rest using 5 16 Hex Bolts and 5 16 Hex Nuts through the 2 two sets of vertical slots on the Hand Rail Post and the 2 two vertically placed holes in the Safety Gate Door Hinges The hinge comes equipped with a U Bolt that is not necessary for this installation and it can be discarded Left Hand Installation of Platform Safety Gate Assembly This completes the installation of the Comm...

Page 107: ...same manner as the first set Both Inside Ladder Brackets will be installed over the existing hardware through the TOP hole of the Inside Ladder Bracket ONLY at EVERY horizontal sidewall seam two double punched holes to either side of a centerline from the Roof Top Manhole Important Note Size of Whiz Bolt used to attach the Inside Ladder Bracket will be determined by the location on the bin Hole si...

Page 108: ... The first ladder section that you will install will be dependent on the number of rings your particular bin has If your bin possesses an even number of rings you will need to install a 1 Ring Ladder Section at the very top If your bin has an odd number of sidewall rings you will not have the need to install any 1 Ring Ladder Sections Installing the First Inside Ladder Section After the second set...

Page 109: ...ection hand rails over the portion of the Inside Ladder Connection Strap protruding from the bottom of the previously installed ladder section Connecting the Inside Ladder Connection Straps to Ladder Section Handrail Once the first section of the Inside Ladder Assembly is installed it is simply a matter of repeating the process for every 2 Ring Ladder Section necessary to complete the process With...

Page 110: ...STANDARD LADDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 110 Illustration of How to Install Ladder Rung Plugs This completes the Inside Ladder Package Assembly ...

Page 111: ... tank sidewall ladders with safety cage and platforms are installed as previously described for the standard CB bins Installation of items from the bottom sidewall ring down to ground level are referred to as the CHT base ladder 1 CHT BASE STRUCTURE LADDER LAYOUT Refer to the following CHT base ladder layouts for proper arrangement of items ...

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Page 115: ... 361043 115 2 PLATFORM INSTALLATION Base platforms are located at the base ring of the hopper tank The base platform is designed to allow personnel to access the bin sidewall door Locate and attach the posts hand rails and top braces to the platform base using 5 16 x 3 4 bolts ...

Page 116: ...dustries Inc Manual P N 361043 116 Attach the assembled platform to the bottom stiffener as shown in the following illustration using 7 16 bolts Important Note Platform bolting clip and support tube attachment to the bin sidewall requires field drilling ...

Page 117: ...EMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 117 If the hopper tank sidewall door uses a door stiffener install the platform mounting brackets as shown in the following illustration using 7 16 x 1 bolts ...

Page 118: ...s on the shopper leg supports at the pre defined locations and attach as shown in the following illustration Hardware to attach bracket with 3 8 bolts At the CHT base platform location attach walk thru handrail brackets to the platform posts and attach the ladder handles to the handrail brackets as shown in the following illustration ...

Page 119: ...ttom of the walk thru ladder handles to the first section of full length ladder using 5 16 x 3 4 bolts Verify that the top ladder rung is flush with the platform floor surface Working towards the foundation level continue to attach ladder sections together with ladder connection straps using 3 8 x 1 bolts ...

Page 120: ...STANDARD LADDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 120 Important Note The bottom ladder section that is attached to the foundation is field cut to match site requirements ...

Page 121: ...ustries Inc Manual P N 361043 121 Attach brackets to the ladder sections as required using 5 16 x 3 4 bolts Standard brackets 9389887 are used on ladder sections with no safety cage Ladder hoop brackets 9389886 are used on ladder sections with safety cage ...

Page 122: ...ladder installation The safety cages start end 2 rings above the foundation The safety cage rings are attached as shown in the following illustration with 5 16 x 3 4 inch bolts Important Note The first safety cage ring directly above the foundation will be extended to allow for ease of entry into the safety cage section ...

Page 123: ... N 361043 123 Safety cage straps are attached after the cage installation The safety cages straps are fastened to the interior of the cage as shown in the following illustration with 5 16 x 3 4 bolts Insert fastener so that the bolt head is on the interior of the safety cage ...

Page 124: ...STANDARD LADDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 124 At the foundation level attach the foundation bracket to the foundation as shown in the following illustration ...

Page 125: ...CTION MANUAL Chief industries Inc Manual P N 361043 125 The Safety Cage Entry comes standard with a locked safety gate that is installed as shown in the following illustration Installation instructions will be provided with shipment ...

Page 126: ...Locate and install the rest platform access ladder and safety cage as shown in the following illustrations and as previously described for sidewall ladder and rest platforms Important Note Verify the position of the right hand floor grating Platform for a 2 stiffened bin will be located off to the side of the stiffener while 3 stiffened bins will locate the platform directly on the stiffener see i...

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