10. Safety Cage
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PNEG-1461
12' and 15' Bulk Feed Tank Series and Grain Hopper Tank Series
Safety Cage Installation
Vertical Supports
After all three (3) hoop assemblies are in place, attach the 48" vertical supports from hoop assembly to
hoop assembly as shown in
. This requires fourteen (14) supports seven (7), between each set
of hoops. The second set of vertical supports must be bent at the flat area to allow for the tapering of the
bottom hoop assembly. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage.
Figure 10F
48" Safety Cage
Attach the vertical support pieces to the existing hoop halves above using 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts with
the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage. Fasten two (2) hoop halves together and bolt to other
end of vertical supports. Attach cage hoop bracket to ladder. See cage hoop bracket detail
.
Once cage hoop brackets are installed, attach cage hoop halves and tighten bolts. Repeat installation for
each safety cage required.
Figure 10G
