TC6 TWO COLUMN TOWERS

Construction and Owner’s Manual

Effective Date Publication Number

2015-04-08 4000021 Rev 03
(English Version)
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The safety and performance of this TC6 Two Column Tower, constructed
and readied for operation will be affected by the installation and construction
personnel. TC6 Two Column Towers generally involve extreme heights and
high winds. Careful consideration must be given to the structural requirements.
We therefore highly recommend the use of a skilled construction company
with a qualified structural engineer. Brownie Systems cannot be responsible
for the construction of the TC6 Two Column Tower. The information obtained
in this manual is offered only as a convenience to the installer. No liability is
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 A GENUINE

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

PRODUCT

PREFACE
You have purchased the finest Two Column Tower manufactured today. The following information is intended
as a guide for: TC6 Two Column Tower pre-assembly, proper construction of this TC6 Two Column Tower,
and safe and proper use of this TC6 Two Column Tower after construction.

General Safety Statement

Your safety and the safety of others associated with grain system equipment is of
prime concern to us at Brownie Systems. 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 TC6 Two Column Tower.
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 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 all equipment
operator’s manuals before starting TC6 Two Column Tower construction!

NOTE: Although Global Industries, Inc. language translations of this manual are made
as accurately as possible, if there is a conflict or difference between the English and the
other translations of this manual, the English text will prevail.

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 Contents
Be Alert!.........................................................................................2
Warranty........................................................................................6

<1> Safety.......................................................................7
<2> Pre-Assembly........................................................ 11
Bolt Torque..................................................................................12
Parts.............................................................................................13

<3> Site / Foundation...................................................14

<4> Assembly...............................................................17
Assemble Individual Tower Sections.......................................17
Stack and Install Tower Sections..............................................18
Bin Wall Connections.................................................................20

Index...............................................................................26

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Notes:

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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 one (1) year
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 one (1) year 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 profits. 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 modification 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.

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 <1> Safety
WARNING! WARNING!
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS
WARNING INFORMATION! Watch For This Symbol: !

It Points Out Important Safety Precautions.

This Global Industries Inc. Construction/Safety It Means “ATTENTION” - Become Alert!
manual is written to assist and instruct: Your Safety Is Involved.
1 Those who are responsible for the
complete installation of this
TC6 Two Column Tower; and
WORK AREA SAFETY STATEMENT
2 All users or others who are on or near
this TC6 Two Column Tower during or Under no circumstances should persons
not involved in the operation be allowed to
after installation is complete.
trespass into or be present in the work area.
Global Industries Inc. assumes no liability with
It is the duty of all operators to make certain
respect to proper construction and inspection,
children and/or other persons stay out of the
assembly, or use of its products established
work area! Trespass into the work area by
under applicable laws, all of which is the sole
anyone not involved in the actual operations,
responsibility of the purchaser and those doing
or trespass into a hazard area by anyone, shall
the assembly work.
result in an immediate shut down by the operator.
Appurtenances and the accessories
It is the responsibility of all operators to make
manufactured by us for use with our products
certain the work area has secure footing and is
conform only to applicable Federal or Safety
clean and free of all debris and tools which might
Standards in effect at such time.
cause accidental tripping and/or falling. It is their
responsibility to keep the work area clean and
SAFETY COMPLIANCE orderly during operation. It is also the operator’s
It is your responsibility as an owner or responsibility to have damaged equipment
operator or supervisor, to know what specific repaired and to make certain all equipment is
requirements, precautions, and work hazards made free of sharp edges.
exist and to make these known to all other
personnel working with the equipment or in
the area, so they too may take any necessary
safety precautions that may be required.
Always adhere to all safety laws pertaining to
the construction and use of this installation.

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 Safety

WARNING!
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS
WARNING INFORMATION!
OSHA
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ACT OF 1970
Certain purchasers of our products may be
subject to the requirements and standards of
the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970, which prescribes standards
for use of appurtenances of our manufacture,
such as handrails, platforms, stairways,
fixed ladders, ladder cages, and guard rails.
(Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Section 1910.21 through 1910.32). Before
installing these devices, familiarize yourself
with the above Federal Standards.
At the time of manufacture, these optional
items conform to applicable standards.
Global Industries, Inc. assumes no liability with Industries, Inc. strongly recommends optional
respect to proper construction and inspection, climbing equipment be purchased to meet
assembly, or use of its products established
under applicable laws, all of which is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser and those doing individual operator is required by law to do
the assembly work.
WARNING!
Owners and Contractors: Before starting
construction of this TC6 Two Column
Tower,
1) READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
MANUAL!
2) Read and understand the instructions
for all equipment, auxiliary equipment
structures, other products, and the like
within or connected to this TC6 Two
Column Tower / Grain System.
3) View all illustrations in this manual.
4) Read and understand any applicable
OSHA Regulations, Building Codes, and
Electric Codes.
When climbing on towers, ladders, spanning
structures, catwalks, trusses, or the equipment
take care not to fall from these structures.
Common sense dictates such equipment
should not be used when conditions such as
rain or wind preclude their safe use. Global
the current regulations and specifications
set forth by OSHA or ANSI whether the
so or not. When performing operations work
or maintenance work on Global Industries,
Inc. products and at all times, use the
correct OSHA approved Personal Protective
Equipment, Life Saving Equipment, and Fall
Protection Equipment, and always follow all
OSHA Regulations.

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WARNING!
Make certain all persons on This TC6
Two Column Tower during construction
are properly fastened to safety cables to
prevent injury or death due to falling!
WARNING!
Installation of accessories or equipment in
or on the TC6 Two Column Tower or grain
systems equipment/structures that it was
not designed to support will overstress
the structure and void all TC6 Two Column
Tower Warranties! If you do not have
specific recommendations from Brownie
Systems where additional loading is
involved, contact the Brownie Systems
Engineering Department before installing
any such accessories or equipment.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT: Make certain all persons
within the work area on or installing
ladders, towers, lifts, crane lifts,
scaffolds, safety cages, platforms, or
the like are secure and not in danger
of falling! Also make certain the work
surfaces are clean and free of clutter.
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WARNING!
Local codes supersede the instructions
provided in this manual and should
be strictly adhered to. Contact the
manufacturer if you have questions.
WARNING!
Avoid injury or death! Use extreme
caution when working from heights. Use
the proper equipment when working from
heights. Take the proper precautions to
prevent persons or objects from falling!
WARNING!
DO NOT substitute parts or hardware for
those supplied by Brownie Systems.
WARNING!
Any alterations to the TC6 Two Column
Tower without the authorization of the
Brownie Systems Engineering Department
is prohibited!
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WARNING!
Do not use any damaged Brownie
Systems / Global Industries, Inc. parts. Do
not use any damaged parts from another
manufacturer. It may not be safe.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT: If any questions or difficulty
should arise during TC6 Two Column
Tower installation, the contractor or owner
should contact Brownie Systems to get an
answer and to resolve the problem!

WARNING!
When adding additional equipment not
previously accounted for, considerable
wind load or weight may be added
to the TC6 Two Column Tower. Make
certain this TC6 Two Column Tower is
designed for all equipment, and any
future additions. If you are uncertain,
contact the factory before installing this
TC6 Two Column Tower.

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 <2> Pre-Assembly
The TC6 Two Column Tower is an efficient Support Beam Material Requirements
catwalk/conveyor support option, featuring a
TC6 Tower TC6 Tower
minimal surface area requirement. It is ideal Catwalk Type 6’ [1,829 mm] 8’ [2,438 mm]
for situations where space is limited. The Two wide wide
Column Tower is available in 5’ [1,524 mm], RS64 W8x15 W8x18
8’ [2,438 mm], and 10’ [3,048 mm] section
6A W8x15 W8x18
heights, for 6’ [1,829 mm] and 8’ [2,438 mm]
6B W10x22 W10x30
tower widths.
6C W12x26 W12x35
6D W14x34 W14x48
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
1 Tools: The following tools are required
for the TC6 assembly and installation.
1 - 5/16” open-end wrench and/or socket
15/16” open-end wrench and/or socket
5/8” open-end wrench and/or socket
Torque wrench
2 Foundation: The foundation is critical to
the integrity of the TC6 Tower. Consult an
engineer for foundation design, to meet
conditions unique to your site (soil type,
water table, concrete quality, etc.). To
assist with the foundation design, Brownie
Systems will provide information relative
to the tower reactions at foundation.
NOTE: This instruction manual
provides foundation recommendations.
This is general information, only.
Consult a qualified engineer for your
specific foundation needs.
3 Wall Attachment: The TC6 Tower is
not a free-standing tower. The tower
must be supported at various elevations,
detailed in this manual on pages 19  ‑ 25. The
end‑user is responsible for fabricating the
support attachments.
4 Support beam: A support beam (see
example on page 19) is required to transfer
catwalk/conveyor loads into the TC6 Two
Column Tower. The end-user is again
responsible for fabricating the support
beam. Minimum Material requirements are
listed in the following table.

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 Pre-Assembly

Bolt Torque
Bolt Head Identification

Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8.2

Bolt Torque Values

coarse thread bolts

Bolt Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 and 8.2

Diameter T T T
- P P P
Threads/Inch ft-lbs Nm kgf-m ft-lbs Nm kgf-m ft-lbs Nm kgf-m
1/4” - 20 1313 6 8.1 0.83 2000 9 12 1.2 2850 13 18 1.8
5/16” - 18 2176 12 16 1.7 3350 19 26 2.6 4700 27 37 3.7
3/8” - 16 3188 22 30 3.0 4950 34 46 4.7 6950 48 65 6.6
7/16” - 14 4388 35 47 4.8 6800 55 75 7.6 9600 77 104 11
1/2” - 13 6850 63 85 8.7 9050 83 110 11 12800 120 163 17
5/8” - 11 9300 110 150 15 14500 170 230 24 20300 230 312 32
3/4” - 10 11400 160 217 22 21300 290 390 40 30100 410 556 57
7/8” - 9 13800 220 298 30 29500 470 640 65 41600 670 910 93
1” - 8 15000 280 380 39 38700 710 960 98 54600 1000 1400 138

Use the torque values listed in the table above for all TC6 Two Column
Tower hardware connections!

WARNING! WARNING!
CRITICAL: You must use the correct UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
bolts as designated and provided by ANY OTHER BOLT BE SUBSTITUTED
Brownie Systems / Global Industries, Inc. FOR THOSE SUPPLIED BY
throughout the complete assembly of Brownie Systems / Global Industries Inc.!
this TC6 Two Column Tower. And, you
must achieve the correct bolt torques
as indicated in the table on this page
throughout the complete assembly!
Using the wrong bolts or not achieving
the correct torque values could result in
the structural damage or failure of this
TC6 Two Column Tower!

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 Pre-Assembly

Parts
TC6 Two Column Tower Part Lists
Part Number Description Quantity
- Tower Column 2

10’ [3,048 mm] tall

Tower Column

TC6 TOWER - 6’ [1,829 mm] WIDE

3988371 Horizontal - 63 3/8” [1,610 mm] 2
(6 5/8” outside
3988370 Diagonal - 125 7/16” [3,186 mm] 2
diameter)
[168 mm] 4800008 Hardware Package 1

- Tower Column 2
8’ [2,438 mm] tall 3988371 Horizontal - 63 3/8” [1,610 mm] 2
3988373 Diagonal - 105 3/16” [3,186 mm] 2
4800008 Hardware Package 1

- Tower Column 2
5’ [1,524 mm] tall

3988371 Horizontal - 63 3/8” [1,610 mm] 2

3988376 Diagonal - 79 3/32” [2,009 mm] 2
4800008 Hardware Package 1

- Tower Column 2
10’ [3,048 mm] tall
TC6 TOWER - 8’ [2,438 mm] WIDE

3989628 Horizontal - 88 3/8” [2,245 mm] 2

3989622 Diagonal - 139 7/16” [3,542 mm] 2
4800008 Hardware Package 1

- Tower Column 2
8’ [2,438 mm] tall

3989628 Horizontal - 88 3/8” [2,245 mm] 2

3988428 Diagonal - 121 5/8” [3,089 mm] 2
4800008 Hardware Package 1

Diagonal Brace - Tower Column 2

5’ [1,524 mm] tall

(2 3/8” outside 3989628 Horizontal - 88 3/8” [2,245 mm] 2

diameter)
[60 mm]
3988425 Diagonal - 100 3/32” [2,542 mm] 2
4800008 Hardware Package 1

5/8” UNC x 2 1/2”, grade 5 hex bolts 17

5/8” lock washers 17
Hardware Package

Horizontal Brace
(2 3/8” outside 5/8” hex nuts 2
diameter) 7/8” UNC x 2”, grade 5 5
[60 mm] 7/8” lock washers 5
7/8” hex nuts 5
7/16” UNC x 5 1/2” grade 2 hex bolt 1
7/16” lock washer 1
7/16” hex nut 1

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 <3> Site / Foundation
Foundation (Example A) NOTE: The example below illustrates extensions
(19” x 19” [483 mm x 483 mm]) added to the bin
Size: foundation wall to accommodate the TC6 Tower
19” x 89 5/8” [483 mm x 2277 mm] foundation.
(6’ [1,830 mm] wide tower)

Depth: Equal to depth requirement for

bin wall footing.

89 5/8” [2,277 mm]

(6ft wide tower)
Grade

19”
19”
[483 mm]

Extension

Bin Foundation

Example A.
TC6 Tower Foundation.

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 Site / Foundation

Foundation Anchor Rod (Example B)

Anchor
Material: Plate
3/4” [20 mm] rebar Typ.
5/8”

Length:
3/4 depth of foundation plus 1’ [305 mm] from
1” [26 mm]
the end of each anchor rod. Typical

Configuration:
Position anchor rods through holes in anchor
Anchor
plates, extending 1” [26 mm] above plates.
Rod
Apply a 5/8” [16 mm] fillet weld all around.

1 ft
[305 mm]
Typical

Example B. Foundation
Anchor Rod Configuration.

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 Site / Foundation

Anchor Plate (Example C)

Material: 5/8” [16 mm] (A36) steel

Dimensions: 15” x 15” [381 mm x 381 mm]

Configuration: Position anchor plates with a

minimum of 2” [52 mm] concrete foundation all
around, as shown in Example C.

2” Typical
2” Typical

15” 7/8” Diameter

Typical
15”

Bin Foundation
2” Extension
min.
2”
Typical 85 5/8” (6ft wide tower)
min. 7/8” = [22 mm]
or
Typical 2” = [51 mm]
110 5/8” (8ft wide tower) 15” = [381 mm]
85 5/8” = [2175 mm]
Example C. Anchor Plate Configuration Positioning Detail. 110 5/8” = [2810 mm]

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 <4> Assembly
Assemble Individual Tower Sections

1 diagonals & horizontals to columns
Refer to the example below.
A) Use (2) tower columns, (2) diagonals, and
(2) horizontals for each tower section.
B) Assemble the diagonal and horizontal bracing
to tower columns at LOCATIONS 1 .
Use 7/8” UNC x 2” grade 5 hex bolt, lock
washer, and nut.
C) Connect diagonal braces at LOCATION
Use 7/16” UNC x 5 1/2” grade 2 hex bolt,
lock washer, and nut.
i IMPORTANT NOTE: The tower section should
be assembled on relatively level ground. All bolted
connections should be finger-tight only at this time.
WARNING!
Install bracing so the column ear is
“sandwiched” between the horizontal and
diagonal brace. NEVER bolt tower bracing
2.
to the same side of the column ear! Note
the position of the bracing (section A-A).
Position the brace with the flattened
side of the brace next to the column ear
(contact side).

Horizontal is attached to outside of

column ear at this end. Attachment is to
inside of column ear at the other end. 1 1
HORIZONTAL

A A
AL
N
O
G
IA
D

COLUMN 2
EAR
COLUMN

Diagonal is attached to inside of column

ear at both ends.

Diagonal

1 1

Horizontal
SECTION A-A

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Stack and Install Tower Sections

2 install base section to foundation 3 install the remaining sections

See now the example on the next page.
Install the tower (BASE SECTION) onto the
foundation.
• Center the tower base section on the anchor
plates.
• If necessary, shim between column plates
and anchor plates to plumb and level the base
section.
• Tighten hardware at all bracing connections,
according to torque values table on page 12 of
this manual. Verify that the tower base section
is plumb.
• Weld the tower columns to the
anchor plates.
• Repeat the above sequence until the tower is
Welding Requirements:
completely installed.
Apply a 1/2” [13 mm] fillet weld around the
column plates to prevent water seepage.
Use E70xx or E80xx welding rod. Attention:
Certified welding personnel are required for
all field welding requirements!
Stack the rest of the tower sections onto the
tower base section. Use 5/8” NC x 2 1/2”
grade 8 hex bolts, lock washers, and nuts at
the column to column connections.
• Stack tower sections until you reach an
elevation where wall connection is required.
See Bin Wall Connections Locations on the
next page for additional information.
• Tie the tower back to the support structure
(i.e. grain bin).
• Tighten all hardware connections according
to the torque values provided on page 12 of this
manual.
WARNING!
ALL Galvanized - HOT DIPPED TOWERS
require that Tower Top Plates be installed
at the top terminating ends of each tower
column. Use sealer caulking between the
tower top plates and the column splices
to completely stop leakage as required.
Tower Top Plates are found with your
hardware kit, and install using the column
splice bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
The installation of these plates will stop
water from entering and pooling in tower
columns. If any water was allowed to pool
inside a tower column, the water could
freeze and cause the tower column to split
which could result in structural failure
of the tower! In addition, a 1/4” [7 mm]
hole must be drilled in the bottom of all
base tower section columns to allow any
water to escape that may enter into tower
columns! Correct performance of this step
will prevent freezing water damage.

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Bin Wall Connections Locations SPREADER

BEAM

4 determine connection locations SUPPORT

BEAM
Determine the bin wall connection locations.
The TC6 Two Column Tower must be
supported at the following locations:
1 Bin eave.
2 Column splice below bin eave.
3 Every 30’ [9,144 mm] below bin eave 1
BIN EAVE
column splice.
2
Bin wall connections must be positioned within COLUMN SPLICE BELOW
BIN EAVE
7” [178 mm] of column splices; an exception is
at the bin eave. Connections between the bin
and tower are acceptable at any point along
tower columns. Each Column must be tied
into an adequate support structure (i.e. grain
bin) at the stated elevations. See pages 20 - 25 for 30'
suggested installation/connection methods. [9144mm]

30'
[9144mm]

BASE SECTION

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Bin Wall Connections

Connection Ears Installation

Use the following installation procedure
at all bin wall connections and for all
connection methods.

5 install connection ears

• Install tower COLUMN CONNECTION EARS COLUMN
to the top of COLUMN SPLICE PLATES at the CONNECTION EAR
bin wall connection location. 3981390
Use the COLUMN SPLICE PLATE bolts and
nuts for this installation. COLUMN
• Install STIFFENER CONNECTION EAR SPLICE PLATES
to the grain bin STIFFENER at the bin wall
connection location. If STIFFENER does
not have pre-punched holes at the bin wall
connection location, then use the STIFFENER
CONNECTION EAR as a template and
field drill (4) holes on the outside face of the
STIFFENER for attaching each STIFFENER
CONNECTION EAR. STIFFENER
CONNECTION EAR
Use 3/8” x 1 1/4” grade 8 bin bolts and nuts 3981393
for this installation.
(Securely tighten all bolts!)

STIFFENER

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Connection Method 1: Tower Away From Bin Wall

6a field cut angle standoffs NOTE: Connection Method 1 is used when the Two
Column Tower foundation is independent of the
Refer to the examples on the next 2 pages. grain bin foundation. Connection Method 2 is used
Configure your bracing as shown in when the Two Column Tower anchors to the grain
these examples. Measure and cut (2) bin stem wall (foundation).
3” x 3” x 3/8” [78 mm x 78 mm x 10 mm]
angle STANDOFFS and (2) 3” x 3” x 3/8”
[78 mm x 78 mm x 10 mm] angle STANDOFF
NOTE: STANDOFFS and DIAGONAL STANDOFFS are
DIAGONALS for use at each bin wall not supplied by Brownie Systems.
connection location. Cut each standoff brace
to adequate length. Field drill holes for bolts at
connection ear locations.

Determine Standoff Distances

TOP VIEW

BIN WALL

STIFFENER
CONNECTION EAR

F
OF 1 TOWER COLUMN
A ND CE
ST TAN ONAL CONNECTION EAR
DI
S STANDOFF DIAG STAN ST STA
DISTANCE 1 DOF
DI

F AN N
DIST DIAGON DO CE
ANC AL
E2 FF 2

2 COLUMN TOWER

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7a install angle standoffs NOTE: STANDOFFS and STANDOFF DIAGONALS are

not supplied by Brownie Systems.
Bolt in place angle STANDOFFS and angle
STANDOFF DIAGONALS to STIFFENER
CONNECTION EARS and TOWER COLUMN
CONNECTION EARS. Where angles interfere,
cut off angle ends. Spray paint cut ends with
touch-up paint.
Use 7/8” x 2” hex bolts and nuts.
(Securely tighten all bolts!)

TOWER
TOWER STANDOFF COLUMN
COLUMN DIAGONAL 1

STANDOFF 2

STANDOFF 1

STANDOFF
DIAGONAL 2

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STIFFENER

STANDOFF 1 STANDOFF 2
STANDOFF
DIAGONAL 1

STANDOFF
DIAGONAL 2

2 COLUMN TOWER
(WITH SOME BRACES NOT
SHOWN FOR CLARITY)

STANDOFF 1 TOP VIEW

BIN WALL

STANDOFF
DIAGONAL cut
interference edges
STANDOFF 2

STANDOFF 2 COLUMN TOWER

DIAGONAL 1 STANDOFF
DIAGONAL 2

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Connection Method 2: Tower Near Bin Wall

8a field cut mounting angle NOTE: Connection Method 1 is used when the Two
Column Tower foundation is independent of the
Refer to the examples on this page and grain bin foundation. Connection Method 2 is used
the next. Configure your installation as when the Two Column Tower anchors to the grain
shown in the examples on the next page. bin stem wall (foundation).
Measure and cut (1) 4” x 4” x 1/4”
[102 mm x 102 mm x 6 mm] MOUNTING
ANGLE to the length required to extend
NOTE: MOUNTING ANGLES are
SI not
: supplied by
beyond both tower COLUMN CONNECTION Brownie Systems.
L K

EARS. Spray paint cut ends with a zinc-rich

paint. Field drill bolt holes at the connection ear
locations. To find the drill hole locations, make
a drill template by marking the locations for i IMPORTANT NOTE: The (2) drill holes closest
the MOUNTING ANGLE drill holes. Accurately to the angle upright leg must be drilled far enough
from the angle upright leg so your wrench can
transfer the drill hole locations from the successfully turn the bolts installed in these holes.
template to the MOUNTING ANGLE.

TOP VIEW
DRILL TEMPLATE
CONNECTION BIN WALL
STIFFENER
EARS

x x

x
x

2 COLUMN TOWER

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 Assembly

9a method 2 connection installation NOTE: MOUNTING ANGLES are not supplied by

Brownie Systems.
Refer to the following examples. Bolt the
MOUNTING ANGLE to the STIFFENER
CONNECTION EARS and the tower COLUMN
CONNECTION EARS. NOTE: For clarity, the BIN WALL is not shown in the
Use 7/8” x 2” hex bolts and nuts. Securely upper example on this page.
tighten all bolts!
(Securely tighten all bolts!)

MOUNTING
ANGLE
3/4” X 2” HEX BOLT
(4 PLACES)

TOWER
COLUMN

angle upright leg

TOWER
COLUMN

STIFFENERS

TOP VIEW
BIN WALL
STIFFENER

MOUNTING 2 COLUMN TOWER

ANGLE

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 Index
A conveyor 11

accessories 7 crane lifts 9

anchor plates 16, 18

D
anchor rod 15
damaged tower parts 10
ANSI 8
determine standoff distances 21
assemble individual tower sections 17
diagonal brace 13
assembly 8, 17
diagonals 13, 17
auxiliary equipment structures 8
drill template 24

B
F
base tower section 18
foundation 11, 14, 21, 24
be alert 2
foundation anchor rod 15
bin eave 19
freezing water 18
bin wall 21, 23, 24, 25

bin wall connection locations 19

G
bin wall connections 20
galvanized - hot dipped towers 18
bolt head identification 12
general safety statement 3
bolt torque 12

builder 3 H
building codes 8 hardware 17, 18, 20, 22, 25

hardware connections 12
C hardware identification 12
catwalk 11
hardware package 13
caulking 18
hazards 3, 7
climbing 8
horizontal brace 13
codes 8, 9
horizontals 13, 17
column connection ears 20, 24, 25

columns 17, 18, 19, 22, 25 I

column splice plates 20 inspection 8

connection ears installation 20

connection method 1: tower away from bin wall 21

L
ladders 8, 9
connection method 2: tower near bin wall 24
lifts 9
construction 3, 8

construction personnel 2
M
contents 4
mounting angles 24, 25
contractor 10

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 Index

O T
operation 7 tools required 11

operators 3, 7 touch-up paint 22

OSHA 8 tower column 13

OSHA occupational safety and health act of 1970 8 tower sections 17, 18

owner 3, 10 tower top plates 18

P W
paint 22 wall attachment 11

parts 13 warranty 6

pre-assembly 11 welding 18

preface 3 welding rod 18

pre-installation checklist 11 wind / weather 2

wind load 10
S work area safety statement 7
safety 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 18

safety cables 9

safety compliance 7

scaffolds 9

shims 18

site / foundation 14

spreader beam 19

stack and install tower sections 18

standoff diagonals 21, 22, 23

standoffs 21, 22, 23

stem wall 21

stiffener connection ears 20, 25

stiffeners 22, 23, 24, 25

support beam 11, 19

support beam material requirements 11

support structure 19

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Notes:

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Recent Significant Manual Changes:
2012-07-26 Rev 02 Changes
1 Pages 2 - 10. The safety information was updated.
2 Page 12. The “Bolt Torque” page was updated.
3 Page 13. A part number correction was made.
4 Pages 17 - 25. “Assembly” section changes were made including new bin wall connections.
5 Pages 26 - 27. The “Index” was regenerated.
6 Some manual harmonization changes were made.
7 Other minor changes were made throughout the manual.

2015-04-08 Rev 03 Changes

1 Pages 2 - 10. The safety information was updated.
2 Pages 21 and 24. Text changes were made.

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