GRAIN BIN SIDEWALL 15-60 [4.57 m - 18.29 m] DIAMETERS Construction, Owner s, and Operator s Manual Effective Date Publication Number 017061 Rev 09 (English Version)
The Symbol shown below is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Watch this symbol - it points out important safety precautions. It means ATTENTION - Become Alert! Your Personal Safety Is Involved! Read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Be Alert! Your Personal Safety Is Involved A copy of this manual should be available at all times to the owner/operator. Additional copies may be requested from the company at the address shown on the back cover. Please reference manual part number 017061 when requesting additional copies. Please Contact MFS/YORK/STORMOR or Your Dealer If You Have Any Questions Concerning This Manual Keep This Manual In A Safe Place Available For Future Reference. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2
A GENUINE GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. PREFACE PRODUCT You have purchased the finest Grain Bin manufactured today. The following information is intended as a guide for: Grain Bin Sidewall pre-assembly, proper construction of this Grain Bin Sidewall, and safe and proper use of this Grain Bin after construction. General Safety Statement Your safety and the safety of others associated with grain system equipment is of prime concern to us at MFS/YORK/STORMOR. This manual was written with the safety of the operator and others who come into contact with the equipment as our prime concern. We wrote this manual to help you to better understand how to safely build and use this Grain Bin Sidewall / Grain Bin. It is your responsibility as the owner, builder, operator, or supervisor, to know what specific requirements, precautions, and hazards exist and to make these known to all personnel working with the equipment or in the area, so that they too may take any necessary safety precautions that may be required! Failure to read this Manual and its Safety Instructions by all operators and all personnel is a misuse of the equipment. We want you as our partner in safety! All personnel, including construction personnel, must read and understand the entire MFS/STORMOR Operator s Manual and all equipment operator s manuals before starting Grain Bin Sidewall construction! NOTE: Although Global Industries, Inc. language translations of this manual are made as accurately as possible, if there is a confl ict or difference between the English and the other translations of this manual, the English text will prevail. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 3
Contents Be Alert!...2 Warranty...6 <1> Safety...7 Warning Decals...7 Minimum Conductor Clearances...9 <2> Specifications...10 General Specifications...10 <3> Site / Foundation...17 Foundation Plan...18 <4> Pre-Assembly...22 <5> Sidewall Assembly...27 Typical Sidewall Assembly, Build Ring 1...28 Connect 13 Gage and 12 Gage Rings...30 Bottom Sidewall Ring Bolting...31 Sidewall Gage Build-up Tables...32 Ag Door Placement...34 Ag Door Assembly...36 Commercial Door Placement...40 Commercial Door Assembly...41 Sidewall Assembly Completion...46 Base Angle...47 Optional Bin Step...48 <6> Grain Bin Completion...49 Anchor Hold-Downs / 1-Ring Base Anchors...49 Ladders...56 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 4
<7> Operation...58 Parts List...61 Index...68 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 5
Warranty Global Industries Inc. (the Company) makes the following warranty to the initial retail purchaser of its products (the Customer). MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP: The Company warrants products manufactured by it to be free from defects in materials and workmanship in normal use and service for a period of fi ve (5) years after date of delivery to the Customer. COMPANY S OBLIGATION and CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: The Company s sole obligation and the Customer s exclusive remedy under this warranty is as follows: If within fi ve (5) years after delivery to the customer the product fails to function properly due to a defect in either materials or workmanship, the Company will at its option, either repair the defective part or replace the defective part with a new or reconditioned part. Labor charges for removing defective parts and installing replacement parts, shipping charges with respect to such parts, and applicable sales and other taxes, if any, shall not be covered by this warranty. CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS: There are no warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any product manufactured or sold by the Company. Motors provided by the Company are in most instances warranted by the manufacturer thereof and are not warranted by the Company. The Company shall not be responsible under this warranty or otherwise for personal injury or for Incidental or Consequential Damages, including, without limitation, loss of use and lost profi ts. This warranty does not apply to defects or damages caused by misuse, improper maintenance, or improper installation of the Company s product or any equipment attached to or used in connection with the Company s product. The Company reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation with respect to previously manufactured products. Field modifi cation of this product without the expressed written permission of the Company constitutes a misuse of the product. The Company shall have no liability under this warranty until payment in full for the product in question has been made by the customer. The foregoing is the sole warranty made by the Company. No one is authorized to make other warranties on behalf of the Company. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 6
<1> Safety Warning Decals CAUTION DANGER WARNING YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND YOUR OWNERS AND USERS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS BIN. IF NO MANUAL IS AVAILABLE, OBTAIN ONE FROM YOUR LOCAL MFS DEALER, OR CONTACT MFS YORK, P.O. BOX 2105 GRAND ISLAND, NE 68802. YOUR FAILURE TO READ THE OWNERS AND USERS MANUAL IS A MISUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 018051 Rotating flighting will kill or dismember Flowing material will trap and suffocate Crusted material will collapse and suffocate Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin! If you must enter the bin: 1. Shut off and lock out all power. 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. Failure to heed these warnings will result in serious injury or death. 018027 DON T DO UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain remains above this outlet. 2. Side floor outlets to be used ONLY when above condition is satisfied. 3. Lock all side floor outlets to avoid accidental premature use. 4. See manufacturers instructions for proper use of factory supplied sidedraw (wall) discharge systems. Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury, death, structural damage or collapse of tank. 018039 (018051) CAUTION FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AIR EXHAUST AREA MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR BIN Proper aeration or drying exhaust air openings must be provided in the form of roof vents or open manholes when the bin fan is operating! We suggest a minimum of 1 Square Foot [0.093m 2 ] opening for each 1000 Cubic Feet per Minute [30m 3 /min] of air. The operator must be sure that these openings are not constricted by chaff, ice or other materials during fan operation. (018027) If augers manufactured by others are installed in conjunction with your bin, we strongly recommend that this or a similar decal be installed in a visible location on that equipment if not present. P/N 018050 (018039) NOTICE KEEP DRY! WATER SENSITIVE MATERIALS THIS BUNDLE MUST BE STORED IN A DRY, WARM ATMOSPHERE. IF THIS MATERIAL IS ALLOWED TO GET WET OR MOISTURE (CONDENSATION) IS PERMITTED TO FORM BETWEEN THE MATERIALS, SERIOUS DETERIORATION OF THE FINISH WILL OCCUR. IF THE BUNDLE GETS WET, SEPARATE AND DRY ALL MATERIALS IMMEDIATELY. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM EXPOSURE OF THESE MATERIALS TO MOISTURE WILL NOT BE HONORED. 2010 09 01 018035 (018035) Put on sidewall sheet bundles before shipped. (018050) Placed on the inner door panel. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 7
Safety CAUTION THIS BIN IS LIMITED TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING USAGES AS LISTED BELOW - IMPROPER USAGE WILL VOID ANY STATED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. S - DESIGNATES STORAGE BIN: D - DESIGNATES DRYING BIN H - DESIGNATES HEAVY DUTY BIN SITUATION S D H MAXIMUM UNLOAD RATE (Bushels per hour) 2,500 - Up to 36 Diameter 7,500 15,000 5,000-42 to 60 Diameters SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT ALLOWED NO YES YES MAXIMUM AIR FLOW IN CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE PER BUSHEL GRAIN 1/5 3 7 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MOISTURE CONTENT IN PERCENTAGE POINTS ABOVE USDA DRY GRAIN STANDARDS 3 15 Greater than 15 MAXIMUM LOAD/UNLOAD FREQUENCY PER YEAR 2 4 8 STIRRING DEVICES: 36 DIAMETER AND SMALLER NO YES - 3 Augers or less YES - 4 MAX 42 DIAMETER AND LARGER NO YES - 3 Augers or less YES - 4 MAX CONICAL HOPPER UNDER BIN ALLOWED NO NO YES APPROVED FOR SEISMIC LOAD NO NO YES RECIRCULATING/CONTINUOUS FLOW DRYER ALLOWED NO NO YES SEE YOUR CONSTRUCTION/SAFETY MANUAL FOR STANDARD WARRANTY AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS. 2010-08-27 018036 Rev 01 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 8
Safety Minimum Conductor Clearances 100 [3,048 mm] minimum 100 [3,048 mm] minimum storage structure(s) (geometry optional) conveying machine overhead conductor and pole 100 [3,048 mm] minimum 100 [3,048 mm] minimum line of overhead conductors underground conductor 100 [3,048 mm] minimum 100 [3,048 mm] minimum line of overhead conductors no overhead conductors line of overhead conductors overhead conductor and pole 100 [3,048 mm] minimum clearance conveying machine 100 [3,048 mm] minimum clearance 8 [2,438 mm] minimum underground conductor storage structure(s) GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 9
<2> Specifications General Specifications This Grain Bin Sidewall is carefully designed to give the owner years of service, provided it is not used for purposes for which it was not intended. The sidewall gage specifications for your bin appear in the Sidewall Gage Build up Tables on pages 32-33. The general material specifications for this Grain Bin Sidewall are as follows. BIN SIDEWALL All bin wall sheets are of corrugated, galvanized steel with 2.66 [67.56 mm] corrugation. Wall sheets have 1.15 oz. per square foot [350 g/m 2 ] zinc coating (G-115 designation). 2.66 corrugation sheets have 32 [813 mm] vertical coverage. Horizontal coverage of bin wall sheets is 112 1/2 [2,856 mm]. All light gage sidewall sheets have hill and valley bolting on vertical seams. Heavy sheets have valley only bolting on vertical seams. All 5/16 and 3/8 bolts are electro-galvanized grade 8.2 with self-sealing injection molded washers. Sealer tape is provided to seal all vertical sidewall seams. DOORS On 2.66 Grain Bins, a single 32 [813 mm] door is standard on all sizes and a (2) ring 64 [1,626 mm] walk door is available as an option on most diameters. Further details on both doors are found on pages 34-45. The standard location for a 2.66 Grain Bin 32 door is in the second and third ring from the bottom. All 64 doors have (3) inner panels and an outer door cover. All 32 doors have (2) inner panels and an outer door cover. For allowable door placements see the tables on pages 34-35. (1) ring doors are placed in the second sidewall ring from the bottom. (2) ring doors are placed in the second and third sidewall rings from the bottom. On 24 [7.36 m] diameter and smaller 2.66 Grain Bins, a (2) ring door with auger panel opening is available. An auger shield is required at extra cost. All welds are of non rusting silicone bronze. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 10
Specifications DESIGN CRITERIA 2.66 Grain Bins are designed to store free flowing, noncorrosive whole grains with a bulk density of 48 lb/ft 3 [768.5 kg/m3] (60 lb/bushel) or less. Bins are designed to be filled through the center roof opening only, and to be emptied from the center. Any off center unloadings should be used only for clean out after discharge has been complete to the angle of repose. Use sectional sweep augers with sections no longer than half the radius on 42 [12.8 m] diameter and larger bins. Completely clean out the center section before the next auger section is added. Have your builder make all non-bin equipment, such as LEGS, WALK-WAYS, SPOUTING and CONVEYORS, in excess of company s recommendations and self supporting. You must furnish the adequate ventilation area to match the Cubic Foot per Minute output of the aeration fan installed on your bin. A rule of thumb is, no more than 1000 Cubic Feet per Minute [30 m 3 /min] per 1 Square Foot [0.093 m 2 ] vent opening. WARNING! Do not cut openings in grain bins. This reduces the structural strength of the unit and can cause partial or complete grain bin failure. WARNING! DO NOT OVERFILL THE GRAIN BIN ROOF AREA! This prevents proper air movement through roof vents and may also cause roof damage or failure! WARNING! When you run your aeration fans, make certain your VENTS ARE OPEN and kept clean of all debris and frozen matter. An aeration system can, without proper management, create a greater load on a roof than equipment or snow and can damage the roof. WARNING! WHEN YOU LOAD OR UNLOAD THE GRAIN BIN, ALWAYS DO IT FROM THE CENTER! This creates an even load on the structure. Only use your intermediate sumps for clean-up. Off-center loading or unloading creates excessive STRESSES and can cause failure. All grain bins should be filled at the peak ring center with an auger or spout of adequate length to allow grain to drop straight down into the Grain Bin. A leveling device is strongly recommended. WARNING! Installation of accessories or equipment this Grain Bin / Grain Bin Sidewall was not designed to support will overstress the structure and void all Global Industries, Inc. Warranties! If you do not have specific recommendations from Mfs/York/Stormor where additional loading is involved, contact the Mfs/York/Stormor Engineering Department before installing any such accessories or equipment. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 11
Specifications Imperial Units Dimensions Grain Bin Dimensions Grain Bin Wall Diameter (to center of corrugation) A C B Nominal Diameter Wall Diameter Nominal Diameter Wall Diameter 15 [4.57 m] 14 11 33 [10.06 m] 32 9-7/8 18 [5.49 m] 17 10-7/8 36 [10.97 m] 35 9-3/4 21 [6.40 m] 20 10-5/8 42 [12.80 m] 41 9-3/8 24 [7.31 m] 23 10-1/2 48 [14.63 m] 47 9 27 [8.23 m] 26 10-1/4 54 [16.46 m] 53 8-5/8 30 [9.14 m] 29 10-1/8 60 [18.29 m] 59 8-1/4 Grain Bin Peak Height A (feet and inches) Number of Rings 15 [4.57 m] 18 [5.49 m] 21 [6.40 m] 24 [7.31 m] 27 [8.23 m] Bin Diameter 30 [9.14 m] 33 [10.06 m] 36 [10.97 m] 42 [12.80 m] 48 [14.63 m] 54 [16.46 m] 60 [18 29 m] 4 14' 11" 15' 9" 16' 8" 17' 6" 18' 4" 19' 3" 20' 1" 21' 0" 22' 8" 24' 5" 26' 1" 27' 10" 5 17' 7" 18' 5" 19' 4" 20' 2" 21' 0" 21' 11" 22' 9" 23' 8" 25' 4" 27' 1" 28' 9" 30' 6" 6 20' 3" 21' 1" 21' 12" 22' 10" 23' 8" 24' 7" 25' 5" 26' 4" 28' 0" 29' 9" 31' 5" 33' 2" 7 22' 11" 23' 9" 24' 8" 25' 6" 26' 4" 27' 3" 28' 1" 29' 0" 30' 8" 32' 5" 34' 1" 35' 10" 8 25' 7" 26' 5" 27' 4" 28' 2" 29' 0" 29' 11" 30' 9" 31' 8" 33' 4" 35' 1" 36' 9" 38' 6" 9 28' 3" 29' 1" 29' 12" 30' 10" 31' 8" 32' 7" 33' 5" 34' 4" 36' 0" 37' 9" 39' 5" 41' 2" 10 30' 11" 31' 9" 32' 8" 33' 6" 34' 4" 35' 3" 36' 1" 37' 0" 38' 8" 40' 5" 42' 1" 43' 10" 11 33' 7" 34' 5" 35' 4" 36' 2" 37' 0" 37' 11" 38' 9" 39' 8" 41' 4" 43' 1" 44' 9" 46' 6" 12 36' 3" 37' 1" 37' 12" 38' 10" 39' 8" 40' 7" 41' 5" 42' 4" 44' 0" 45' 9" 47' 5" 49' 2" 13 38' 11" 39' 9" 40' 8" 41' 6" 42' 4" 43' 3" 44' 1" 45' 0" 46' 8" 48' 5" 50' 1" 51' 10" 14 41' 7" 42' 5" 43' 4" 44' 2" 45' 0" 45' 11" 46' 9" 47' 8" 49' 4" 51' 1" 52' 9" 54' 6" GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 12
Specifications Grain Bin Eave Height B Number of Rings Eave Height 4 10 8 5 13 4 6 16 0 7 18 8 8 21 4 9 24 0 10 26 8 11 29 4 12 32 0 13 34 8 14 37 4 Roof Height C Nominal Bin Diameter feet and inches inches 15 [4.57 m] 4 3 51 18 [5.49 m] 5 1 1/4 61 1/4 21 [6.40 m] 5 11 5/8 71 5/8 24 [7.31 m] 6 10 82 27 [8.23 m] 7 8 3/8 92 3/8 30 [9.14 m] 8 6 5/8 102 5/8 33 [10.06 m] 9 5 1/4 113 1/4 36 [10.97 m] 10 3 1/2 123 1/2 42 [12.80 m] 12 0 144 48 [14.63 m] 13 8 7/8 164 7/8 54 [16.46 m] 15 5 3/8 185 3/8 60 [18.29 m] 17 2 1/8 206 1/8 WARNING! All 12 and 14 ring 2.66 grain bins are designed to be used for storage only and not for drying. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 13
Specifications SI Units Dimensions Grain Bin Dimensions Grain Bin Wall Diameter (to center of corrugation) A C Nominal Diameter Wall Diameter Nominal Diameter Wall Diameter 15 [4.57 m] 4,548 mm 33 [10.06 m] 10,005 mm 18 [5.49 m] 5,457 mm 36 [10.97 m] 10,915 mm 21 [6.40 m] 6,367 mm 42 [12.80 m] 12,734 mm 24 [7.31 m] 7,277 mm 48 [14.63 m] 14,553 mm 27 [8.23 m] 8186 mm 54 [16.46 m] 16,372 mm 30 [9.14 m] 9,096 mm 60 [18.29 m] 18,191 mm B Grain Bin Peak Height A [mm] Number of Rings 15 [4.57 m] 18 [5.49 m] 21 [6.40 m] 24 [7.32 m] 27 [8.23 m] Bin Diameter 30 [9.14 m] 33 [10.06 m] 36 [10.97 m] 42 [12.80 m] 48 [14.63 m] 54 [16.46 m] 60 [18.29 m] 4 4,547 4,807 5,070 5,334 5,598 5,858 6,128 6,388 6,909 7,439 7,960 8,487 5 5,359 5,620 5,883 6,147 6,410 6,671 6,941 7,201 7,722 8,252 8,773 9,300 6 6,172 6,433 6,696 6,960 7,223 7,483 7,753 8,014 8,534 9,065 9,585 10,112 7 6,985 7,245 7,509 7,772 8,036 8,296 8,566 8,827 9,347 9,877 10,398 10,925 8 7,798 8,058 8,322 8,585 8,849 9,109 9,379 9,639 10,160 10,690 11,211 11,738 9 8,611 8,871 9,134 9,398 9,662 9,922 10,192 10,452 10,973 11,503 12,024 12,551 10 9,423 9,684 9,947 10,211 10,474 10,735 11,005 11,265 11,786 12,316 12,837 13,364 11 10,236 10,497 10,760 11,024 11,287 11,547 11,817 12,078 12,598 13,129 13,649 14,176 12 11,049 11,309 11,573 11,836 12,100 12,360 12,630 12,891 13,411 13,941 14,462 14,989 13 11,862 12,122 12,386 12,649 12,913 13,173 13,443 13,703 14,224 14,754 15,275 15,802 14 12,675 12,935 13,198 13,462 13,726 13,986 14,256 14,516 15,037 15,567 16,088 16,615 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 14
Specifications Grain Bin Eave Height B Number of Rings Eave Height 4 3,251 mm 5 4,064 mm 6 4,877 mm 7 5,690 mm 8 6,502 mm 9 7,315 mm 10 8,128 mm 11 8,941 mm 12 9,754 mm 13 10,566 mm 14 11,379 mm Roof Height C Nominal Bin Diameter Roof Height 15 [4.57 m] 1,295 mm 18 [5.49 m] 1,556 mm 21 [6.40 m] 1,819 mm 24 [7.31 m] 2,083 mm 27 [8.23 m] 2,346 mm 30 [9.14 m] 2,607 mm 33 [10.06 m] 2,877 mm 36 [10.97 m] 3,137 mm 42 [12.80 m] 3,658 mm 48 [14.63 m] 4,188 mm 54 [16.46 m] 4,709 mm 60 [18.29 m] 5,236 mm WARNING! All 12 and 14 ring 2.66 grain bins are designed to be used for storage only and not for drying. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 15
Specifications Bolt Identification and Torque Values Bolt Size Approximate Torque Required Bolt Head 5/16 grade 8.2 27 ft-lb, 37 Nm, 3.7 kgf-m 3/8 grade 8.2 48 ft-lb, 65 Nm, 6.6 kgf-m grade 8.2 Have your contractor demonstrate that he/she is giving you the correct torque. Approximate torque levels for the fasteners that bolt your bin together are listed here. For all these bearing type sidewall sheet connections, a snug-tight condition is sufficient to ensure structural soundness, where snug-tight is defined as the tightness attained by several impacts on an impact wrench, or the full effort of a worker with an ordinary spud wrench that brings the connected sheets into firm contact. A properly tightened bolt must have its seal washer fully seated in the hole and the sheets fully drawn together to produce a water-tight seal. Have your contractor demonstrate that he/she is tightening the bolts correctly. WARNING! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY OTHER BOLT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THOSE SUPPLIED BY MFS/YORK/STORMOR! Check Delivery Grain bin assembly components are carefully checked before shipment. However, you should inspect your shipment upon arrival using the provided Packing List to insure it is complete. CAUTION: All galvanized steel is subject to oxidation, sometimes called white rust when exposed to moisture from any source. Plenty of care should be taken to protect sidewall sheets and roof sheets. INSIDE STORAGE IS ADVISABLE. When on the job site, sheets should be placed on edge far enough apart to let air circulate freely. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 16
<3> Site / Foundation BIN SITE LOCATION Check your site locations for possible problems with the following: 1 High wind or snow load area 2 Waterways or run off 3 Poor soil conditions / soil problems 4 Local codes / permits 5 Power lines 6 Highways 7 Railroads 8 Seismic load 9 Hopper bins CHOOSING A BIN SITE Consideration should be given to convenience in loading and unloading and accessibility to existing and planned facilities. The site should be level, on firm soil, with adequate drainage. Any fill used in leveling the site MUST BE well compacted to prevent uneven settling from weight of the foundation, bin and contents. After the site is completely level, use 1 to 2 [25 mm - 50 mm] of fill sand to act as a cushion under the concrete slab. MFS/YORK/STORMOR standard foundation drawings and specifications show soil bearing pressures required. It is the obligation of the purchaser to obtain a soil bearing test and ascertain that the foundation has sufficient strength for a capacity filled bin. Unless the finished foundation is level and true, and the site properly graded for water drainage, failure of the foundation could result. This is not covered by the Global Industries Inc. Warranty. At the time the soil is compacted and the foundation is poured, make certain the work is being done in accordance with your soil engineer s specifications. Remember - if your soil isn t right, your foundation could TIP AND CRACK - if your foundation isn t right, your bin could fail. The foundation information on pages 17-21 is intended as a guide only and is not to be interpreted as firm instruction. If at a later date, the bin is increased in height, the foundation may not be adequate. Anchor bolts should be to specifications and be set when pouring the foundation as improper anchoring will give you a WEAK structure. The bin is ROUND and to keep it round, the anchor bolts should follow a SCRIBED CIRCLE with the correct chord dimensions between the anchor bolts. The base ring of the bin must rest firmly on the foundation with absolutely no overhang. Instructions 1. Lay out the foundation by driving a small pipe to mark the center of the pad. The top of the pipe should be the height of the foundation. 2. Using the pipe for a center pivot, you can use a chain with a sharp stake attached to the outer end to scribe on the ground the foundation diameter. (A board may be used instead of a chain.) 3. After pouring the concrete, and while it is still soft, locate your anchor bolts. Use the center pipe and chain again to mark the correct diameter to set the anchor bolts. Use a measured chain (or chord) to get the correct spacing between holes. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 17
Site / Foundation Foundation Plan NOTE: For foundation specifications particular to the diameter and height of your bin, see the following pages in this section. C5 C1 Slab Diameter Diameter A C3 FOUNDATION PLAN BIN SIDEWALL ANCHOR HOLD DOWN BRACKET 5/8" NUT, WASHER, AND LARGE WASHER GRADE BASE ANGLE 5/8" X 9" ANCHOR BOLTS WIRE MESH 6 X 6 X 10/10 "D" 3" 2" 4" SANDFILL 1 1/2" 2" 2" 2-3/8" DIA REINF BARS "W" K0100001 FLAT SLAB GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 18
Site / Foundation i IMPORTANT NOTE: Develop a layout plan of the bin, bin accessories, and auxiliary equipment and then build the bin foundation in proper accordance with the layout plan. Anchor Bolt Plan Dimensions 15-36 Diameter - up to 9 rings - 1 anchors per sidewall sheet Bin Dia. Slab Dia. Bolt Circle A Anchor Bolt Bolt Chordal Spacing Qty C1 C3 C5 15 15 11-1/2 15 3-1/2 5 107-27/32 [4 57 m] [4,865 mm] [4,661 mm] [2,739 mm] - - - - 18 18 11-3/8 18 3-3/8 6 109-11/16 [5.49 m] [5,775 mm] [5,572 mm] [2,786 mm] - - - - 21 21 11-1/8 21 3-1/8 7 110-11/16 [6.40 m] [6,683 mm] [6,480 mm] [2 811 mm] - - - - 24 24 11-1/16 24 3-1/16 8 111-3/8 [7 31 m] [7,596 mm] [7,393 mm] [2,828 mm] - - - - 27 27 10-3/4 27 2-3/4 9 111-3/4 [8 23 m] [8,503 mm] [8 299 m] [2,838 mm] - - - - 30 30 10-5/8 30 2-5/8 10 112-1/16 [9.14 m] [9,414 mm] [9,211 mm] [2,846 mm] - - - - 33 33 10-3/8 33 2-3/8 11 112-1/4 [10.06 m] [10,322 mm] [10,119 mm] [2,851 mm] - - - - 36 36 10-1/4 36 2-1/4 12 112-13/32 [10.97 m] [11 236 mm] [11 030 mm] [2,855 mm] - - - - 15-36 Diameter - 10 to 14 rings - 2 anchors per sidewall sheet 15 [4 57 m] 18 [5.49 m] 21 [6.40 m] 24 [7 31 m] 27 [8 23 m] 30 [9.14 m] 33 [10.06 m] 36 [10.97 m] 42 [12.80 m] 48 [14.63 m] 54 [16.46 m] 60 [18.29 m] 15 11-1/2 [4,865 mm] 18 11-3/8 [5,775 mm] 21 11-1/8 [6,683 mm] 24 11-1/16 [7,596 mm] 27 10-3/4 [8,503 mm] 30 10-5/8 [9,414 mm] 33 10-3/8 [10,322 mm] 36 10-1/4 [11 236 mm] 42 9-7/8 [13,052 mm] 48 9-1/2 [14,871 mm] 54 9-1/8 [16,691 mm] 60 8-3/4 [18,510 mm] 15 3-1/2 [4,661 mm] 10 56-23/32 [1,441 mm] - - - - 18 3-3/8 12 56-25/32 [5,572 mm] [1,442 mm] 21 3-1/8 14 56-25/32 [6,480 mm] [1,442 mm] 24 3-1/16 16 56-25/32 [7,393 mm] [1,442 mm] 27 2-3/4 18 56-3/4 [8 299 m] [1,441 mm] 30 2-5/8 20 56-23/32 [9,211 mm] [1,441 mm] 33 2-3/8 22 56-11/16 [10,119 mm] [1,440 mm] 36 2-1/4 24 56-11/16 [11 030 mm] [1,440 mm] 155-1/8 [3,940 mm] - - 159-1/16 [4,040 mm] - - 161-21/32 [4,106 mm] - - 163-3/8 [4,150 mm] - - 164-5/8 [4,181 mm] 165-1/2 [4,203 mm] 166-3/16 [4,221 mm] 42-60 Diameter - up to 14 rings - 2 anchors per sidewall sheet 42 1-7/8 28 56-5/8 [12,849 mm] [1438 mm] 48 1-1/2 32 56-19/32 [14,669 mm] [1437 mm] 54 1-1/8 36 56-9/16 [16,488 mm] [1437 mm] 60 0-3/4 40 56-9/16 [18,307 mm] [1437 mm] 167-3/32 [4244 mm] 167-5/8 [4258 mm] 168-1/32 [4268 mm] 168-1/4 [4274 mm] 256-13/32 [6,513 mm] 260-7/8 [6,626 mm] 264-11/32 [6,714 mm] 269-5/32 [6837 mm] 272-7/32 [6914 mm] 274-11/32 [6968 mm] 275-13/16 [7006 mm] Wire Mesh Bin Size Wire Mesh Sq. Ft. 15 [4 57 m] 184 [17.1 m 2 ] 18 [5.49 m] 263 [24 5 m 2 ] 21 [6.40 m] 356 [33.1 m 2 ] 24 [7 31 m] 462 [43 0 m 2 ] Bin Size Wire Mesh Sq. Ft. 27 [8.23 m] 583 [54.2 m 2 ] 30 [9.14 m] 718 [66.8 m 2 ] 33 [10 06 m] 866 [80.5 m 2 ] 36 [10 97 m] 1029 [95.6 m 2 ] Bin Size Wire Mesh Sq. Ft. 42 [12.80 m] 1396 [129.7 m 2 ] 48 [14.63 m] 1819 [169 0 m 2 ] 54 [16.46 m] 2299 [214 0 m 2 ] 60 [18.29 m] 2834 [263 3 m 2 ] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 19
Site / Foundation Foundation Specifications Foundation Specifications for Bins up to 9 Rings Tall Bin Dia. Foundation Dimension D Foundation Dimension W Concrete Total Cubic Yards #3 Reinf. Bar lin/ft 15 [4 57 m] 15 [381 mm] 12 [305 mm] 4-3/4 [3.7 m 3 ] 96 [29.3 m] 18 [5.49 m] 15 [381 mm] 12 [305 mm] 6 [4.6 m 3 ] 115 [35.1 m] 21 [6.40 m] 15 [381 mm] 12 [305 mm] 7-3/4 [6.0 m 3 ] 134 [40 9 m] 24 [7 31 m] 15 [381 mm] 12 [305 mm] 9-1/2 [7.3 m 3 ] 152 [46.4 m] 27 [8 23 m] 15 [381 mm] 12 [305 mm] 11-1/2 [8 8 m 3 ] 170 [51 9 m] 30 [9.14 m] 18 [457 mm] 18 [457 mm] 16-3/4 [12.9 m 3 ] 187 [57 0 m] 33 [10.06 m] 18 [457 mm] 18 [457 mm] 19-1/2 [15.0 m 3 ] 206 [62 8 m] 36 [10.97 m] 18 [457 mm] 18 [457 mm] 22-1/4 [17.1 m 3 ] 224 [68 3 m] 42 [12.80 m] 18 [457 mm] 18 [457 mm] 28-1/4 [21.6 m 3 ] 262 [79 9 m] 48 [14.63 m] 18 [457 mm] 18 [457 mm] 35-1/2 [27.2 m 3 ] 299 [91 2 m] 54 [16.46 m] 24 [610 mm] 24 [610 mm] 53-1/4 [40.8 m 3 ] 333 [101.5 m] 60 [18.29 m] 24 [610 mm] 24 [610 mm] 62-3/4 [48.0 m 3 ] 371 [113.1 m] Foundation Specifications for Bins 10 to 12 Rings Tall 15 [4 57 m] 15 [381 mm] 24 [610 mm] 6-3/4 [5.2 m 3 ] 89 [27.2 m] 18 [5.49 m] 15 [381 mm] 24 [610 mm] 8-1/2 [6.5 m 3 ] 108 [33 0 m] 21 [6.40 m] 15 [381 mm] 24 [610 mm] 10-1/2 [8.1 m 3 ] 127 [38 8 m] 24 [7 31 m] 15 [381 mm] 24 [610 mm] 12-3/4 [9.8 m 3 ] 145 [44 2 m] 27 [8 23 m] 15 [381 mm] 24 [610 mm] 15-1/4 [11.7 m 3 ] 165 [50 3 m] 30 [9.14 m] 18 [457 mm] 30 [762 mm] 21-3/4 [16.7 m 3 ] 181 [55 2 m] 33 [10.06 m] 18 [457 mm] 30 [762 mm] 24-3/4 [19.0 m 3 ] 199 [60.7 m] 36 [10.97 m] 18 [457 mm] 30 [762 mm] 28-1/4 [21.6 m 3 ] 218 [66 5 m] 42 [12.80 m] 18 [457 mm] 30 [762 mm] 35-1/4 [26.6 m 3 ] 256 [78.1 m] 48 [14.63 m] 18 [457 mm] 30 [762 mm] 43-1/4 [33.1 m 3 ] 293 [89.4 m] 54 [16.46 m] 24 [610 mm] 33 [838 mm] 62 [47.5 m 3 ] 329 [100.3 m] 60 [18.29 m] 24 [610 mm] 34 [864 mm] 73-1/2 [56.2 m 3 ] 366 [111.6 m] Foundation Specifications for Bins 13 to 14 Rings Tall 24 [7 31 m] 18 [457 mm] 32 [813 mm] 16-1/2 [12.7 m 3 ] 142 [43 3 m] 27 [8 23 m] 18 [457 mm] 32 [813 mm] 19-1/4 [14.8 m 3 ] 160 [48 8 m] 30 [9.14 m] 18 [457 mm] 34 [864 mm] 23-1/4 [17.8 m 3 ] 178 [54 3 m] 33 [10.06 m] 18 [457 mm] 34 [864 mm] 26-1/2 [20.3 m 3 ] 196 [59 8 m] 36 [10.97 m] 18 [457 mm] 38 [965 mm] 31-3/4 [24.3 m 3 ] 214 [65 3 m] 42 [12.80 m] 18 [457 mm] 38 [965 mm] 39-1/2 [30.2 m 3 ] 251 [76.6 m] 48 [14.63 m] 18 [457 mm] 40 [1 016 mm] 49-1/2 [37.9 m 3 ] 288 [87 8 m] 54 [16.46 m] 24 [610 mm] 42 [1 067 mm] 70-1/2 [54.0 m 3 ] 325 [99.1 m] 60 [18.29 m] 24 [610 mm] 44 [1,118 mm] 84 [64.3 m 3 ] 361 [110.1 m] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 20
Site / Foundation FOUNDATION NOTES: 1. The foundation site should be well drained and free of vegetation and/or debris. 2. Foundation(s) should be on undisturbed soil or engineered compacted backfill. 3. A soil and foundation (Geotechnical) investigation should be conducted for each site to confirm the soil bearing capacity. 4. Foundation Design is based on the specified allowable soil bearing capacity. 5. The concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi at 28 days. a 6. Concrete should be allowed to cure 7 days before starting tank assembly and 28 days before filling the bin. 7. Concrete should be kept level to ±1/8 in 10 and 1/2 across the diameter. b High spots or debris should be removed before setting the bin. 8. Anchor bolts need to be properly located based on the information provided in order to keep the tank round, and to ensure structural integrity of the bin while guaranteeing effective transfer of wall forces down to the foundation. Minimum recommended cast-in-place anchors for standard conditions shall be A307 9 x 3 hooked bolts of the required diameter: 3/4 for Commercial Flat-Bottom Bins (1 required for 60 and larger bins with a side draw) and Commercial Hopper Tanks, 5/8 for Unstiffened Grain Bins, and 1/2 for Unstiffened Hopper Bins. The hook of the bolt must be placed below horizontal rebar for proper transfer of forces. Alternately, a hex-head bolt with flat washers or an epoxy adhesive anchor of equivalent strength may be used. Check with epoxy anchor vendor or manufacturer for strength ratings and for proper installation instructions. 9. All reinforcing rod for concrete reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A615, Grade 60. 10. Rebar should lap a distance equal to (Rebar Dia. x 24). Minimum allowable lap is 18 - i.e: #6 Rebar has a diameter of 6/8 : 24 x.75 = 18, or an 18 lap. c 11. Estimates for Rebar do NOT include allowances for the lap. 12. The stiffener and sidewall must be supported over tunnels. 13. Concrete yardage figures do NOT include any allowances for aeration trenches or tunnels. 14. Ring reinforcement must be continuous around the tunnels. 15. To help minimize potential frost heave, the bottom of the footings should be at or below the frost line. Alternately, the footings could be supported on non-expansive fill materials (such as crushed stone or gravel) which are not susceptible to frost heave, extending below the frost line; however, some local building codes do require the footing to extend below the frost line. 16. Foundation Design is based on an allowable soil bearing capacity of 3,000 psf for unstiffened Grain Bins and 3,500 psf for Commercial Stiffened Bins. d 17. The foundation details in this manual are to be considered general in nature and are intended only as a guide. This design is for standard external loading conditions: 90 mph wind speeds and seismic zone 0 earthquake loads. It is the owner s responsibility to provide an appropriate site and foundation design for the adequate support of the grain bin. MFS/YORK/STORMOR assumes no responsibility for results arising from these suggestions. Check with the MFS engineering department to obtain contact information for foundation design and soil testing professionals. a [The concrete shall have a compressive strength of 20.67 MPa at 28 days] b [Concrete should be kept level to ±3 mm in 3,000 mm and 12 mm across the diameter] c [Minimum allowable lap is 450 mm - i.e: #6 Rebar has a diameter of 19 mm: 24 x 19 mm = 450 mm, or a 450 mm lap.] d [Found. design is based on an allowable soil bearing capacity of 143.64 kpa for unstiffened grain bins and 167.6 kpa for stiffened bins.] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 21
<4> Pre-Assembly Sidewall Sheet Identification 9 3/8 [238 mm] 4 11/16 [119 mm] 19 gage - 13 gage sheets 12 gage - 8 gage sheets Sidewall sheets in this example viewed from the inside of the bin. The bin sidewall sheets are color coded on the bottom corners of the sheets for easy reference, see the table at right. An identification number is standard in the middle of each sheet between the color codes on the inside face of the sidewall sheets. To determine the number of sheets per ring, divide the bin diameter by (3): ie: 36 diameter bin divided by 3 = 12 sheets per ring. Sidewall Gage Color 19 Green / Gray 18 Gray 17 Red 15 Blue / Yellow 14 Yellow 13 Yellow / Black 12 Black 11 Orange 10 Brown 8 White 2-13 Yellow / Black / Pink 2-12 Black / Pink 2-11 Orange / Pink 2-10 Brown / Pink 2-8 White / Pink GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 22
Pre-Assembly Hardware and Components WARNING! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY OTHER BOLT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THOSE SUPPLIED BY MFS/YORK/STORMOR! SIDEWALL HARDWARE AND WHERE IT IS USED: 5/16 x 1 Bin bolts with seal washer (004178) and nuts (018913) - Used at bin wall 19 gage - 13 gage sheets 5/16 x 1 1/4 Bin bolts with seal washers (004179) and nuts (018913) - Used to bolt base angles together, with 5/16 flange nuts (028002) Used to bolt the base angle to the bin wall with 5/16 flange nuts (028002) Used on 19 gage - 13 gage bottom sheets Used at all roof eave locations on bins with an eave ring package, with 5/16 hex nut (018913) and 5/16 flange nut (028002) 5/16 seal washer - Used at 1-ring base anchor-to-sidewall-sheet connection on 19 gage - 13 gage sheets 3/8 x 1 bin bolts with seal washers (004181) and nuts (018983) - Used on 12 gage - 8 gage bin wall sheets 3/8 x 1 1/4 bin bolts with seal washers (004182) and nuts - Used to bolt the base angle to the bin wall, with 3/8 flange nut (90005027), 12 gage - 8 gage bottom sheets 3/8 x 1 3/4 bin bolts full thread (004184), 3/8 flange nuts (90005027), and seal washers - Used at 1-ring base anchor-to-sidewall sheet connection with 12 gage - 8 gage sheets 5/16 or 3/8 x 1 bin bolts with seal washer and nuts - Used around the door 5/8 nuts, washers, and large washers - Used at the anchor bolts to secure the bin to the foundation Sealer tape (018008) - Used at VERTICAL bin wall seams (1 strip) Used at the door frame both vertically and horizontally around it Base angle connector (010080) - Used to join base angle ring at connections Eave clip, upper position (002135) - Used at sidewall to roof connection at every roof rib on roofs installed in the upper position Flat eave clip, lower position (002134) - Used at sidewall to roof connection in-between roof ribs on roofs installed in the upper position Eave clip, lower position (002565) - Used at sidewall to roof connection at every roof rib on roofs installed in the lower position Flat eave clip, lower position (002566) - Used at sidewall to roof connection in-between roof ribs on roofs installed in the lower position Eave ring segment (002564) - Used at the sidewall to roof connection on roofs with eave rings Bird clip (002567) - Used under roof ribs at the sidewall to roof connection on roofs with eave rings Bin hold-down bracket (012869) - Used to secure the bin to the foundation GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 23
Pre-Assembly 1 AND 2 RING AG DOOR HARDWARE AND WHERE IT IS USED: 5/16 Slotted truss head machine screws (038800) and flange hex nuts (028002) - Used to install the door drip cap Used to install door cover hinges and the door handle bar hinges Outer door clip (010087) - Used at the sidewall near the door to hold the outer door cover when it is open 5/16 Metal backed neoprene washer (038811) - Used to install the drip cap at the drip cap middle hole location only COMMERCIAL DOOR HARDWARE AND WHERE IT IS USED: Outer door clip (010087) (1 quantity) - Used at the sidewall near the door to hold the outer door cover when it is open Hinge bracket (012891) (4 quantity) - Used to install the inner and outer door covers Square jamb washer (012895) (1 quantity) - Used at stiffener to door frame locations Corrugated rubber sealer (018003) (3 quantity) - Used at the outer door jamb plate to sidewall installation 1/2 x 3/4 x 10 [3,048 mm] Door sealer strip (018187) - Used at the eyebrow plate to sidewall installation Outer door handle (018194) (1 quantity) - Door handle cam (018195) (1 quantity) - Used at the outer door handle installation 1/2 x 3/4 (018907) and nuts (018912) (1 quantity) - Used to install the hinge brackets to the door frame 1/2 acorn nuts (018963) (4 quantity) - Used at the outer door frame to latch door handles Hairpin Cotter (018969) (4 quantity) - Used at the hinge bracket clevis pins #10-24 x 1/2 machine screws (018972) and hex nuts (048274) (2 quantity) - Used to install the outer door handle 1/2 x 7 hex bolt (90000270) (4 quantity) - Used at the inner and outer door hinges installation 1/2 x 1 3/4 bolt (90000052) (4 quantity) - Used to install the acorn nuts to the inner door frame 5/8 x 2 bolts (90000078) (4 quantity) - Used to install the door half-frames to the jamb plates 5/8 x 3 bolt (90000226) - Used to install the bin door gussets to the door frame 3/8 x 1 slotted round head bolts (90000140), 3/8 flanged hex nuts (90005027) - Used to install the door cover braces to the outer door Used with seal washers (018976) at eyebrow plates to door half-frames installation 5/8 hex nuts (90005045) - Used to install the door half-frames to the sidewall Used at the bin door gusset to door frame locations 1/2 lock washer (90010041) - Used at the inner door handle to inner door cover connection 1/2 flat washer (90010045) - Used at the door frame to sidewall installation when 3 long bolts are used Clear silicone caulking (90605097) - Used around the door half-frames (see the commercial door section, install inner and outer door half-frames example) GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 24
Pre-Assembly DOORS All bins come equipped with either a 64 [1,626 mm] walk in door or a 32 [813 mm] crawl door. Details for both of these doors are found in the door installation pages of this manual. See pages 34-45. CHECK THE SHIPPING LIST Make certain all the components are available by checking the shipping list. Any shortages should be reported to MFS/YORK/STORMOR sales office. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 25
Pre-Assembly Component and Fan Placement BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY i IMPORTANT NOTE: Before bin construction is started: 1) Read and understand this manual. 2) Predetermine the locations for the concrete, anchor bolts, access door, ladders, platforms, manway, roof steps, roof vents, augers, fans (see below), and other auxiliary equipment. Fan Placement FLOOR PLANKS (BIN WITH FULL FLOOR) ACCESS DOOR (TYPICAL) UNDER-FLOOR UNLOAD AUGER (2 FANS) FAN LOCATION 120 MAXIMUM (1 FAN) FAN LOCATION GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 26
<5> Sidewall Assembly GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Plan for the location of the door, bin ladders, roof steps, manway, fans, unload auger, accessories, and other equipment. 2 Complete the foundation. See the foundation section in the front part of this manual. 3 Arrange the sidewall sheets near the pad in preparation for assembly. 4 Assemble the top sidewall sheet ring. Make certain all sidewall sheets overlap in the same direction. 5 Install the eave ring (and) eave clips. Raise the peak ring to the correct height on the center support (center jack) and assemble the roof. 6 Continue by raising the bin and installing additional sidewall sheet rings making certain sidewall sheets continue to overlap in the same direction. 7 Install ladders or spiral bin stairs in the proper location as the sidewall is built (if this grain bin comes with such equipment). 8 Install the door in the second ring from the bottom (1 ring door) or second and third ring from the bottom (2 ring door). 9 Install the bin hold-down brackets to the base of the bottom sidewall sheets. Install the base angle around the entire bin, applying the (optional) base sealer at the same time if is included with this grain bin. 10 If this grain bin comes equipped with a floor, build the floor using the manual included with the floor bundle. 11 Install any bin optional equipment. 12 Make certain all connections are tight. i IMPORTANT NOTE: The following portion of this manual gives the necessary assembly details and drawings to enable you to successfully complete the construction of your MFS/YORK/STORMOR grain bin sidewall. Familiarize yourself with this entire manual before starting construction. WARNING! Never locate (or cut) any opening at a vertical sidewall seam! Always locate (or cut) entrance collar openings where there is no vertical sidewall seam! GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 27
Sidewall Assembly Typical Sidewall Assembly, Build Ring 1 CAUTION: IMPORTANT! Follow the steps below throughout the entire sidewall construction! NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW SIDEWALL SEALING INSTRUCTIONS MAY ALLOW WATER PENETRATION! 1 set out sheets, build the top ring Sort the sidewall sheets by gage according to the color code and Sidewall Gage Build up table. Stand the sidewall sheets upright. Arrange sidewall sheets in assembly sequential order on concrete near the sidewall construction location. Read and follow the instructions on this page and the next page when building the sidewall. a) TYPICAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 See the Sidewall Gage Build-up (pages 32-33) for sidewall sheet gage and placement! 2 You must use the correct sidewall sheet gages in each grain bin sidewall sheet ring, including in the top ring! 3 All sidewall sheets are color coded for easy construction. When installing, position sidewall sheets so the color codes are on the bottom! Sealer Tape at Sidewall Seams 50 [15.2 m] roll (018008) SEALER TAPE, all vertical seams (dashed line indicates tape on other side of sheet) SIDEWALL SHEET outside bin no sealer tape needed here 4 Always overlap the sidewall sheets in (1) direction (see example b on the next page). 5 Use (1) row of sealer tape at all vertical seams. Use sealer tape horizontally for 10-12 [254 mm - 305 mm] from the end of each sheet (example a). Additional 10 12 strips must be used to fill gaps on heavier gages (10 gage and heavier) and laminated sidewall sheets. Wipe sheets clean before applying the tape. no sealer tape needed here inside bin SEALER TAPE (all vertical seams and 10-12 [254 mm - 305 mm] from the end of each sheet). Additional 10-12 strips must be used to fill larger gaps on heavier gages (10 gage and heavier) and laminated sidewall sheets. 6 Bolt sidewall sheets together with the bolt head and seal washer to the outside of the bin and the nut to the inside. Torque should be applied to the nut rather than the bolt head to avoid damaging the seal washer. At anchor hold down bracket locations, the bolt direction is as indicated on pages 49-55. 7 Stagger the sidewall sheets in halves, or 56 1/4 [1,429 mm], example d on the next page so the vertical sidewall sheet seams will align with the centers in the sidewall sheets above. 8 At horizontal seams, sidewall sheets bolt to the inside of upper sidewall sheets (example a). Horizontal Sheet Seams outside bin 5/16 OR 3/8 BIN BOLT WITH SEAL WASHER (see the bolting information on page 23) UPPER SIDEWALL SHEET 5/16 OR 3/8 HEX NUT (018913), (018983) inside bin LOWER SIDEWALL SHEET GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 28
Sidewall Assembly 2 start sidewall assembly Build the top sidewall ring. See the Sidewall Gage Build-up table, pages 32-33. Make certain you use the proper number and style of sidewall sheets so the grain bin diameter remains correct. 3 assemble the roof See your roof manual now and assemble the roof onto the top sidewall sheet ring. NOTE: The sidewall sheet quantity shown in examples b and c is only correct for a 30 [9.14 m] diameter grain bin. b) Sidewall Sheet Overlap (1) Direction Only overlap c) Build the Top Sidewall Ring the top set of holes have continuous punching at 9 3/8 [238 mm] centers sidewall sheet Position sheets so that the color codes are on the bottom corners of the sidewall sheets. d) Top (4) Sidewall Sheet Rows place the SIGN SHEET in this ring top ring 2nd ring 3rd ring 4th ring 56-1/4 [1,429 mm] GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 29
Sidewall Assembly Connect 13 Gage and 12 Gage Rings NOTE: Use 5/16 bin bolts at the horizontal seam between 13 gage and 12 gage sidewall sheets. outside of bin 13 gage sidewall ring 5/16 BIN BOLT WITH SEAL WASHER 004178 12 gage sidewall ring 5/16 FLANGE NUT 028002 inside of bin GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 30
Sidewall Assembly Bottom Sidewall Ring Bolting outside - hill bolts to be installed later with 1-Ring Anchor bins with 19 gage - 13 gage sheets in the bottom ring Do not install these bolts in the bottom ring vertical sidewall seam until 1-Ring Base Anchors are in place (see pages 49-55). bins with 12 gage - 8 gage sheets in the bottom ring Sidewall sheets in this example viewed from the inside of the bin. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 31
Sidewall Assembly Sidewall Gage Build-up Tables SIDEWALL LAYOUT TABLE, INSTRUCTIONS This 2.66 Grain Bin is either a storage bin, a drying bin, or a heavy duty bin. Select the correct sidewall gage layout table belonging to this bin. Use the correct sidewall layout (column) in that table to select the correct gage of sidewall sheets to use in each grain bin sidewall ring. Sidewall rings are numbered from top to bottom starting with ring number 1 and STORAGE BIN GAGES ring number 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 42 48 54 60 1 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 17 17 15 14 2 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 17 17 17 17 3 19 19 19 19 19 18 18 18 17 17 17 17 4 18 18 18 17 17 17 17 17 15 15 15 15 5 17 17 17 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 6 17 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 7 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 8 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 9 13 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 12 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 8 8 13 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 14 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 All bins can be equipped with a 1 ring crawl door or a 2 ring door except as noted below. ending with the last ring number in the grain bin assembly. Layouts are given for bins up to the maximum number of sidewall rings. WARNING! USE THE CORRECT GAGE LAYOUT for your grain bin type and your bin diameter! The more lightly dotted table columns are there to aid with table navigation only. Bins having a bottom sidewall ring in a table cell of this shade may only be equipped with a 1 ring crawl door or 2 ring DIN door. Bins having a bottom sidewall ring in a table cell of this shade may be equipped with a 1 ring crawl only. Bins having a bottom sidewall ring in a table cell of this shade may be equipped with a commercial door only. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 32
Sidewall Assembly DRYING BIN GAGES ring number 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 42 48 54 60 1 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 15 15 2 19 19 19 19 19 19 18 18 17 17 3 19 19 19 18 18 17 17 17 17 15 4 18 18 18 17 17 15 15 15 15 14 5 17 17 17 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 6 17 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 7 15 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 8 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 9 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 8 HEAVY DUTY BIN GAGES ring number 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 42 48 54 60 1 19 19 19 18 18 18 17 17 15 15 2 18 18 18 17 17 17 15 15 14 15 3 17 17 17 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 4 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 13 13 5 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 6 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 12 12 7 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 11 11 8 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 10 10 9 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 8 8 12 11 11 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 Sidewall gage schedule revision date: 2010-09 WARNING! 1-ring doors are placed in the second sidewall ring from the bottom. 2-ring doors are placed in the second and third sidewall rings from the bottom. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 33
Sidewall Assembly Ag Door Placement DOOR PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS The door placement pages show how to incorporate the door into the sidewall sheet layout. Select the correct door layout to use with the door that came with this bin. Note whether or not the door sidewall ring has single punched sheets (19 gage through 13 gage) or double punched sheets (12 gage through 8 gage), or a combination of both. (1) ring doors are placed in the second ring from the bottom and (2) ring doors are placed in the second and third rings from the bottom. At the door location, replace standard sidewall sheets with special length door sheets as shown in your door layout drawing. In layout drawings, SP indicates a single punched sidewall sheet row and DP indicates a double punched sidewall sheet row, The special length sidewall sheets dimensions are given as an overall nominal length. NOTE: If this bin has a Commercial Door, ignore the Ag Door instructions and turn now to page 40. Commercial Door instructions start on that page. NOTE: The door layouts on this page are shown as viewed from the outside of the grain bin. a) Sidewall Layout, (1) Ring Door Location in a Single Punched Row 1 Ring Door in a Single Punched Row SP 87 1/2 [2,223 mm] SP 96 7/8 [2,461 mm] SP/DP SP b) Sidewall Layout, (2) Ring Door Location in a Double Punched Row 1 Ring Door in a Double Punched Row 89 [2,261 mm] DP 96 7/8 [2,461 mm] DP SP/DP DP GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 34
Sidewall Assembly NOTE: The door layouts on this page are shown as viewed from the outside of the grain bin. c) Sidewall Layout, (2) Ring Door Location in a Single Punched Row 2 Ring Door in Single Punched Rows 31 1/4 [794 mm] 87 1/2 [2,223 mm] 40 5/8 [1,032 mm] 96 7/8 [2,461 mm] SP SP/DP SP SP d) Sidewall Layout, (2) Ring Door Location in (1) Double Punched Row 2 Ring Door in Single / Double Punched Rows 31 1/4 [794 mm] 89 [2,261 mm] 40 5/8 [1,032 mm] SP 96 7/8 [2,461 mm] SP DP DP e) Sidewall Layout, (2) Ring Door in Double Punched Rows 2 Ring Door in a Double Punched Rows 32 3/4 [832 mm] 89 [2,261 mm] 40 5/8 [1,032 mm] 96 7/8 [2,461 mm] DP DP SP/DP DP GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 35