Leg & Scale Tower

Leg & Scale Tower
CONSTRUCTION AND OWNER’S MANUAL
P/N 4000023 rev 9-07

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Leg & Scale Towers 4000023 9-07

A GENUINE

PRODUCT
PREFACE
You have purchased the finest leg & scale tower manufactured today. The following
information is intended as a guide for: tower pre-assembly, proper construction of your tower,
and safe and proper use of your tower once constructed.
General Safety Statement

Your safety, the 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, or 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 your Tower, Tower Stairway, Tower Ladder,
Tower Platform, or Tower Accessory.
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 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 Tower construction!

Contents
1 Safety.........................................................................6
2 Bolt Torque..............................................................10
3 Tower Top Plates.....................................................11

4 Foundation Considerations...................................12
5 Required Pre-Assembly.........................................16
6 Tower Section Assembly........................................20

Base Stage to Foundation Connection...............21
Stacking Stages onto the Base Stage................22
Stages 0 - 3 Tower Sections...... 23 - 27 & 32 - 33

Regular Access Bracing.....................................23
Z Access Bracing................................................25
Square Tower Double Access Bracing................32
Factory Internal Lateral Cross Bracing....... 34

Stages 4 - 6 Tower Sections...... 28 - 31 & 38 - 40
Grain Leg Tower Internal Cross Bracing.............36
Tower with Stages 4 - 6 Assembly......................38
Setting Base Stages 4 - 6 on the Foundation.......38
Stacking onto a 4 - 6 Base Section....................38
Access Bracing, Stages 4 - 6.............................40
6 - Leg Tower Sections. ......................................41
7 Tower Stairway........................................................44
8 Tower Ladder...........................................................57
Appendix...............................................................79
Part Numbers..........................................................80
Index......................................................................81

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.

1 1 Safety
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This Brownie Systems Construction and Owners Manual is written to assist and
instruct those who are responsible for Tower, Tower Stairway, Tower Ladder,
Tower Platform, or Tower Accessory assembly, and for anyone using these
products once these products are assembled. Global Industries Inc. assumes no
liability with respect to proper assembly, installation, and inspection, or use of its
products established under applicable laws, all of which is the sole responsibility
of the purchaser and those doing the assembly work.
Appurtenances and the accessories manufactured by us for use with our products
conform only to applicable Federal or Safety Standards in effect at such time.
WARNING! Watch For This Symbol: !

It Points Out Important Safety Precautions.
It Means “ATTENTION” - Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.
WORK AREA SAFETY STATEMENT

Under no circumstances should persons not involved in the operation be allowed to
trespass into or be present in the work area.
It shall be the duty of all operators to see that children and/or other persons stay out
of the work area! Trespass into the work area by anyone not involved in the actual
operations, or trespass into a hazard area by anyone, shall result in an immediate
shut down by the operator.
It shall be the responsibility of all operators to see that the work area has secure
footing and is clean and free of all debris and tools which might cause accidental
tripping and/or falling. It shall also be their responsibility to keep the work area clean
and orderly during the operation. It shall also be the responsibility of the operator to
have damaged equipment repaired and to be made free of sharp edges.
WARNING! Make sure that all persons within the work area on ladders,
lifts, crane lifts, scaffolds, or the like are secure and not in danger of falling!
Also make sure that the work surfaces are clean and free of clutter.

1 Safety
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 respect to proper construction,
inspection, assembly, or use of its products under applicable laws, all of which is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser and those doing the assembly work.
A. When climbing or walking on towers, stairs, ladders, platforms, spanning structures,
catwalks, or trusses, take care not to fall from these structures. Common sense dictates
that such appurtenances should not be used when conditions such as rain or wind preclude
their safe use. Brownie Systems strongly recommends that optional climbing equipment be
purchased to meet the current specifications set forth by OSHA or ANSI whether the individual
operator is required by law to do so or not. A properly secured safety belt should be used at all
times when performing operations work or maintenance on Brownie Tower, Tower Stairway,
Tower Ladder, Tower Platform, or Tower Accessories.
B. Field modification of Tower, Tower Stairway, Tower Ladder, Tower Platform, or Tower
Accessories or any auxiliary components or equipment without the authorization of the
manufacturer may present unknown dangers to the operator and must be avoided.
WARNING! Make sure that all persons on Towers, Tower Stairways,

Tower Ladders, Tower Platforms, and Tower Accessories 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 Tower,

Tower Stairway, Tower Ladder, Tower Platform, or other Tower Accessories
that would over stress the structure in any manner will void the Warranty. If
you do not have specific recommendations from Brownie Systems, where
additional loading is involved, please contact Brownie Systems before
installing any such appurtenances or equipment.

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 1 Safety
TOWER CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ISSUES

Foundation and anchoring are of critical importance to Brownie Towers. If you require
guidelines for constructing foundations in accordance with the soil conditions and local
construction codes in your area, contact a consulting engineer. Brownie Systems will
supply tower loading calculations to your engineer to aid in designing the foundation.
When using a crane, stack no more than one or two pre-assembled tower sections at a
time.
When adding additional equipment not previously accounted for, considerable wind load
may be added to the tower. Be sure that your Brownie Tower is designed and staged for
stairs, all equipment, and any future additions. If you are uncertain, contact the factory
before installing the tower.
Contact the factory with any Tower, Tower Stairway, Tower Ladder, and Tower Platform
construction or assembly problems.
Phone: 1-800-228-4285
Fax: 1-308-382-6954
WARNING! When setting the base stage of a tower onto the foundation
plates, weldment is critical. Make sure that welding personnel are certified.
WARNING! Local codes supersede the guidelines provided in this

manual and should be strictly adhered to. Contact the manufacturer if you
have questions.
WARNING! Internal lateral cross bracing must be installed to the inside

of the tower at least every 20 feet for lateral stabilization. It must be installed
as the tower is constructed. This bracing requirement must also be met when
legs and other equipment are supported by the tower, connected to the tower,
or installed within the tower system..
WARNING! Any alterations to Brownie Towers, Tower Stairways, Tower

Ladders, Tower Platforms, Tower Accessories, and all other installations
within the tower system without the authorization of Brownie Systems, is
prohibited.

1 Safety
WARNING! Owners and Contractors: Before starting the construction

of Brownie Towers, Tower Stairways, Tower Ladders, Tower Platforms, Tower
Accessories, and all other installations within the tower system READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL!
WARNING! Do not attempt construction on this tower or from heights

when the weather makes it unsafe. Especially, when wind conditions are
not favorable!

2 2 Bolt Torque
Bolt Head Identification
Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8.2

10
Bolt Torque Value Table

Torque (ft-lbs)
Bolt Diameter SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 SAE Grade 8.2
5/16” 22 27
3/8” 20 25 44
7/16” 32
1/2” 49 49
5/8” 90 170 180
3/4” 307 382
7/8” 465 605
1” 913
Use torque values listed in the table above for all hardware assembly.
Contact the factory with any Tower, Tower Stairway, Tower Ladder, and Tower Platform construction
or assembly problems.
Phone: 1-800-228-4285
Fax: 1-308-382-6954
WARNING! CRITICAL: The correct bolts as specified and provided

by Brownie Systems must be used throughout the entire assembly of this
Tower! And, the correct bolt torques as indicated in the table above must
be achieved throughout the entire assembly! Using the wrong bolts or not
achieving the correct torque values could result in the structural damage
or failure of this Tower!
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3 3 Tower Top Plates
WARNING! This page includes special instructions for ALL Galvanized-

Hot-dipped Towers. These instructions must be strictly adhered to at all Tower
Top Terminations for these towers.
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WARNING! ALL Galvanized - Hot dipped Towers require that Tower Top
Plates be installed at the top terminating ends of each tower column. The
installation of these plates will prevent water from entering and pooling in
tower columns. If any water was allowed to pool inside of the tower columns,
the water could freeze and cause the tower column to split which could result
in structural failure of the tower.
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5/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and nuts
install tower top plates (90000079 & 90005045)
[8 places]
Use 5/8” x 1-1/4” bolts, and hex nuts
to attach tower top plates to the top
ends of each tower column (fig. a).
Install the top plates to the top tower top plate
(G3984290 - Stages 0-3)
tower section before it is raised with
the crane into position. Apply one
generous bead of sealer caulking bead of sealer caulking holes that
(tube-90600000) are sealed
just to the inside of the bolt circle.
by the
Securely tighten all bolts! top plate
4 column
tower top
plate package
(4508015)
tc6 tower
top plate
package
(4508016)
galvanized-hotdipped
tower column top
terminating end
REQUIRED GALVANIZED-HOTDIPPED TOP PLATE INSTALLATION

a
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4 4 Foundation Considerations
FOUNDATION NOTES
The foundation and anchoring are critical on all Tower structures. Variables such as soil
conditions, compactness and layering of the soil, water table, concrete quality, spacing
and quality of rebar and other factors must be taken into account when designing and
costing your foundation. You will also need to take local building codes into account.
12 Brownie Systems does not design foundations, nor is Brownie Systems or Global
Industries, Inc. responsible for foundations or the anchoring of a tower to the foundation.
An engineer should be consulted to design your foundation to meet requirements
dictated by the soil conditions and building codes in your area. Brownie Systems
will provide your design engineer with additional information relating to the structural
characteristics of the tower. This information will include:
• The dead load of the tower
• The compression per column / uplift per column
• The torque at foundation (over turn moment)
• The horizontal shear on the whole tower
The center-to-center measurements of the Standard Brownie Towers are on page 14
of this manual. The recommended minimum tower foundation attachment requirements
are on the next page.
Phone: 1-800-228-4285
Fax: 1-308-382-6954
Important Note: Develop a layout plan of the tower, tower accessories

and auxiliary equipment and then build the tower foundation in proper accordance
with the layout plan.
Important Note: When designing a foundation for your Brownie Tower, you
should plan for additions to your tower such as stairs before you pour the foundation.
If Tower stairs are to be installed a concrete pad should be poured in the proper
corner at the same time as the foundation is poured. See page 15.

4 Foundation Considerations
Minimum Foundation Connection

The following are minimum recommendations and are primarily a guide for
bidding purposes only.
Fabricating Foundation Plates: Each tower column of the base stage should rest on
a foundation plate with four holes drilled 2” in from the two edges of each corner of the
plate to accommodate anchoring rods. Towers with base stages 0, 1, 2, and 3 require a
minimum of a 12” x 12” x 1 1/2” A-36 steel foundation plate. Towers with base stages 4,
5, and 6 require a minimum of a 18” x 18” x 2” A-36 steel foundation plate. Holes drilled
in these plates should be drilled 3” in from the edges of each corner and these holes 13
should be 1/6” larger than the cold rolled anchor rods that will later be inserted into them.
The bottom of the foundation plate must fully contact the concrete foundation.
WARNING! Towers with base stages 4, 5, and 6 require at least a

18” x 18” x 2” A-36 steel foundation plate.
WARNING! Design your foundation in accordance with local codes

and with respect to local soil conditions. Contact a consulting engineer for
specific guidelines.
Anchoring Rod Strength: Using four rods per plate, A307 minimum.
All rods should be 6’ long with 9” on one end turned into a “J” hook over a 3” radius.
Follow the suggestions on the page 15 to tie the rods into the foundation.
Anchoring Rod Diameter and Strength

Base Section Rod Size
(heaviest stage) (based on A307)
Stage 0 7/8” diameter

Stage 1 1 1/8” diameter
Stage 2 1-3/8” diameter
Stage 5 2” diameter
Stage 6 2 1/2” diameter

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 4 Foundation Considerations
Foundation Plan
WARNING! Foundation Considerations (including the Foundation Plan)

in this manual are to be considered general in nature and are intended only
as a guide. It is the owner’s responsibility to provide an appropriate site and
foundation design for the adequate support of this tower. Brownie Systems
assumes no responsibility for results arising from these suggestions.
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Size A or B
A (See Table) 2’ 1’ - 8”
4’ 3’ - 8”
6’ 5’ - 8”
8’ 7’ - 9”
10’ 9’ - 8”
B (See Table) 12’ 11’ - 8”
90° 14’ 13’ - 8”
(Typ.)
16’ 15’ - 8”
BRACING CENTERLINE BRACING CENTERLINE
"D" Radius
"D" Radius 45°
22.5°
"E" Dia.
"E" Dia.
"C" Radius "C" Radius
PLATE ORIENTATION PLATE ORIENTATION

STAGE 0, 1, 2, AND 3 STAGE 4, 5, AND 6
Stage “C” “D” “E”

0, 1, 2, & 3 3-3/16” 4-1/8” 11/16”
4, 5, & 6 3-3/4” 5-1/8” 1-1/16”
BASE DIMENSIONS - 4 COLUMN TOWER

a

4 Foundation Considerations
Foundation, Overhead View
Detail A
NOTE: The edge of the stairway resting
pad should always be positioned away
from where the stairway starter section will
connect to the first landing. Starter sections
are the same size regardless of whether they
are for 8’ x 8’, 10’ x 10’, 12’ x 12’, 14’ x 14’ and
16’ x 16’ towers.
tower column
base plate 15
stairway
resting pad 36 3/4"
(3” thick) 30"
24" 81 3/4"
Foundation Construction
(basic design for cost estimating purposes only)
1 foundation (example)
2 anchor rod
3 foundation plate (example)
4 column base plate
5 tower column
6 weld
anchor rod
see Detail B
5
and Detail E
concrete foundation 4
3
6
see Detail C
1
rebar
2
see Detail D
Detail B
rebar ties footing 4 6
to foundation walls 5
rebar 3
2
tie rebar together
at intersection Detail E
Detail D Detail C

5 5 Required Pre-Assembly
DISTINGUISH STAGES BEFORE ASSEMBLY
Brownie Leg and Scale Towers are strength staged towers using up to eight different
stages. The stages are numbered with dots or weld bumps located between the bracing
ears at both ends of the 4” O.D. vertical columns. The lightest stage 0 has no dots; stage
1 has one dot; stage 2 has two dots; etc. (see the figure on this page). The strongest
16 or heaviest sections for your tower are the staged sections with the greatest number of
dots. The heaviest rated sections make up the lower sections of the tower. The rest of
the sections are assembled in numerical sequence in between.
WARNING! Be sure to follow the specific instructions throughout this

manual which correspond with the staging of your tower!
Tower Column Identification - Stage 0, 1, 2, and 3
Stage 0 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
no “weld bumps” 1 “weld bump” 2 “weld bumps” 3 “weld bumps”
TOWER COLUMN IDENTIFICATION - STAGE 0, 1, 2, AND 3

a

All rods should be 6 feet long with 9 inches on one end turned into a “J” hook over a 3-inch
radius. Follow the suggestions provided on page 10 to tie the rods into the foundation.
Welding Foundation
5 Plates: See page
Required 10 of this manual.
Pre-Assembly
Tower Column Identification - Stage 3 (Adapter), 4, 5, and 6
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GLOBAL
TOWER INDUSTRIES,
TOWER COLUMN
COLUMN INC.
IDENTIFICATION
IDENTIFICATION - -STAGE
STAGE33(ADAPTER),
(ADAPTER),4,4,5,5AND
AND6 6
a
b
Column Dimensions
Column Dimensions for 10’ Tower Columns
for All Towers
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COLUMN
COLUMN DIMENSIONS FOR
FOR ALL
ALLTOWERS
TOWERS
ac
Stage 0, 1, 2 & 3 Tower Post Base Plate Stage 4, 5, & 6 Tower Post Base Plate
GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 5 Required Pre-Assembly
Note: On 2’ x 4’, 2’ x 6’, 2’ x 8’, 2’ x 10’ and 2’ x 12’ towers, the 2’ side comes as a
single welded unit with no horizontal or diagonal braces to bolt onto that side. Weld
bumps next to bracing ears on the columns identify the stage (see pages 16 - 17).
PREASSEMBLY OF TOWER STAGES

Each tower section should be pre-assembled on relatively level ground according to the
diagrams in figure a on the next page and bolted together finger tight only. The heaviest
stages of your tower sections will be based sections of the tower. Assemble the heaviest
sections first. If access bracing is to be installed at the base of the tower see pages
18 23 - 33 for stages 0 through 3 and pages 39 - 40 for stages 4 through 6.
Bolting Standard Bracing. Assemble the bracing as shown on the next page. One
diagonal brace should be bolted to the inside of the bracing ears and one diagonal
should be bolted to the outside of the bracing ears. Note the off-centered end as shown
on page 20. On any particular bracing ear, the horizontal brace should be bolted to
the side of the bracing ear opposite of the diagonal brace. Do not bolt the diagonal and
horizontal brace to the same side of the bracing ear (see the figure on the next page).
All tower diagonal (X) braces are bolted together through the center holes where the
braces cross (figure a, detail B on the next page). Use a 7/16” x 5” grade 2 bolt. During
pre‑assembly, finger tighten only.
Stage 3 Sections: Columns are marked with (3) weld bumps. These sections require
the use of 2 3/8” O.D. diagonal and horizontal braces. The 2 3/8” O.D. diagonal
braces have reinforcing plates welded on each end: 4’ - 12’ Towers ONLY (figure a).
The provided 7/8” x 3” grade 5 (or greater) bolts, lock washers and nuts must be used
to bolt the braces together with the column ears.
Stage 2 Sections: Columns are marked with (2) weld bumps. These sections require
the use of 2 3/8” O.D. horizontal and diagonal braces with plain ends (no plates
added). The provided 7/8” x 2 1/2” grade 5 (or greater) bolts, lock washers, and nuts
must be used to bolt braces the together with the column ears.
Stage 1 Sections: Columns are marked with (1) weld bump. These sections require
the use of 2” O.D. horizontal and diagonal braces. The provided 3/4” x 2 1/2” grade
5 (or greater) bolts, lock washers, and nuts must be used to bolt the braces together
with the column ears.
Stage 0 Sections: Columns have no weld bumps. These are the lightest sections of
the tower and will always be the upper sections of the tower. They use 2” diagonal
and horizontal tubes. The provided 3/4” x 2 1/2” grade 5 bolts (or greater) must be
used to bolt the braces together with the column ears.
NOTE: STAGE 3 DIAGONALS (4’ - 12’ ONLY)

14’ & 16’ stage 3 diagonals reinforcing angle
will not have a reinforcement
plate welded on to the
brace ends.

5 Required Pre-Assembly
Note: Towers used inside grain piles are sometimes constructed differently from
other towers. In certain cases, a 4’ x 4’ grain pile tower may be installed using stage
1.5 sections which consist of a stage 1 column, stage 2 bracing, and 3/4” holes at
bracing connections.
Tower Stages 0, 1, 2, and 3

Horizontal BRACING HARDWARE
Stage 0 & 1 - 2” O.D. Tube Diagonal / Horizontal
Stage 0 & 1 - (16) 3/4” NC x 2 1/2” G5 (min.)
Stage 2 & 3 - 2 3/8” O.D. Tube
14’ - 16’ Tower Section
Hex Bolt w/ Lock Washer and Nut
14’ & 16’ - 3/4” NC x 3” G8 Bolt 19
Stage 0 & 1 - 2 7/8” O.D. Tube Stage 2 - (16) 7/8” NC x 2 1/2” G5 (min.)
Stage 2 & 3 - 2 7/8” O.D. Tube Hex Bolt w/ Lock Washer and Nut
14’ & 16’ - 7/8” NC x 2 3/4” G5 Hex Bolt
Stage 3 - (16) 7/8” NC x 3” G5 Hex Bolt
w/ Lock Washer and Nut
14’ & 16’ - 7/8” NC x 3” G8 Hex Bolt
Diagonal Diagonal / Diagonal

Stage 0 & 1 - (4) 7/16” NC x 4 1/2” G2 Hex Bolt
Stage 0 & 1 - 2” O.D. Tube
w/ Lock Washer and Nut
Stage 2 & 3 - 2 3/8” O.D. Tube 14’ & 16’ - 7/16” NC x 5 1/2” G2 Hex Bolt
(note stage 3 has
Stage 2 & 3 - (4) 7/16” NC x 5 1/2” G2 Hex Bolt
reinforcement plates) w/ Lock Washer and Nut
14’ - 16’ Tower Section 14’ & 16’ - 5/8” NC x 7” G2 Hex Bolt
Stage 0 & 1 - 2 3/8” O.D. Tube
Stage 2 & 3 - 2 7/8” O.D. Tube
SPLICING HARDWARE
Stage 0 - 3 - (32) 5/8” NC x 2 1/2”
G5 hex bolt with lock
washer and nut
Tower Section Assembly - Stages 0, 1, 2, and 3

bracing ear horizontal brace
(outside of ear)
A
diagonal brace
horizontal (inside of ear)
Detail A
diagonal brace
(inside of ear)
tower
column B
Detail B
diagonal Detail C
C
horizontal brace
(outside of ear)
diagonal braces
foundation
(bolted at center)

5

Tower Section Assembly
6
Assembly
6 Tower Section Assembly
Tower Section Assembly, Bracing Attachment Details

1
Section A - A
20 Horizontal
The horizontal is attached to the outside of

Column
the column ear at this end. Attachment is to

the inside of the column ear at the other end.
l
o na
A A i ag
D
column ear
A diagonal is attached to the inside of the

column ear at both ends.
Attachment of the bracing to the tower columns must follow the instructions below:
The diagonal brace ends attach to the same side of the column ears, the horizontal brace ends attach
to the opposite sides of the column ears. Attach the bracing so that the column ear is “sandwiched”
between the horizontal diagonal brace. NEVER bolt the bracing on the same side of a column ear. See
the supporting illustration above. Note the orientation of the bracing (section A - A). Position the brace so
that the flattened side of the brace is next to the column ear (the contact side).
TOWER SECTION ASSEMBLY, BRACING ATTACHMENT DETAILS

a
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Base Stage to Foundation Connection

Assuming that you have assembled all of the tower sections at the same time, you are
now ready to set the base section of the tower onto the foundation plates. Remember,
the heaviest staged section will be the base of the tower.
1 Center the tower base stage on the foundation plates.
2 If necessary, shim between the column plates and the foundation plates to plum and
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level the tower.
3 Tighten all the bracing connections at tower ears and diagonal intersections. Torque
values are provided in the table on page 10 of this manual.
4 Weld the tower column base plates to the foundation plates, using a 1/2” thick throat,
fillet weld. The base plates of tower stages 0 through 3 are 1/2” thick. The weld is
required all the way around the base plates. Crown the fillet to achieve at least a 1/2”
thick weld. Fill all bolts holes in the base plates with weld to prevent water seepage.
Use 70xx or 80xx welding wire or welding rod for all welds. (Refer to page 38 for
stages 4 - 6).
WARNING! Foundation weldment is critical. Make sure that your welding

personnel are certified. Do not grind off welds to make them smooth.
Before building your Brownie Tower, be sure that it is properly staged for the load it
was designed to support. Also make certain that you have ordered the proper braces
to assure structural integrity. If you have any problems during construction or if you
have decided to add additional wind loading to the tower since the unit was ordered,
contact the factory immediately!
Phone: 1-800-228-4285
Fax: 1-308-382-6954

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 6 Tower Section Assembly
Stacking Stages onto the Base Stage

After you have welded the base section of the tower to the foundation plates, you may
start stacking the tower. Using a crane, stack one or two pre-assembled tower sections
onto the anchored base section. Remember that the heavier or higher numbered
sections go at the bottom of the tower, while the lower numbered sections go higher up.
Bolt each staged section together at the corner column base plates using 5/8” x 2 1/2”
grade 5 (minimum) bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Torque all horizontal, diagonal and
corner column bolts according to the specifications found in the table on page 10.
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WARNING! Internal Cross Bracing:

All Brownie support towers must be internally braced. Towers that have
no equipment installed inside of them should come equipped with internal
cross-bracing purchased from the factory. If you do not receive these
braces, please call the factory immediately. Never build a tower that is not
internally braced. Instructions for factory internal cross bracing can be
found on page 34 of this manual.
When installing a grain leg, assemble the elevator leg along with the tower, one or
two sections at a time. Using a crane, lower the sections into the anchored-and-bolted
tower sections after all bolts in the tower sections have been torqued to specs. The four
corners of the grain leg(s) MUST be tied to the corresponding corner columns of the
tower at least every 20 feet of rise. See Internal Cross Bracing for Elevator Legs on
page 36. This stabilizes both the elevator leg and the tower as well as squaring them
up. A minimum 2” angle iron or 3” channel iron is recommended to tie the leg to the
tower. Drill and bolt the iron stabilizers to the tower column splice plates using the grade
5 bolts provided or another grade 5 bolt of appropriate length. If bolting onto the splice
plate is not feasible, you may weld the stabilizers to the corner columns, but they must
be within 7” of the splice plates. Weld the other end of these stabilizer braces to an angle
iron collar around the leg or legs. If two legs are placed in the tower, tie them together
with a collar and brace the outside corners to the corresponding corner tower column. If
a grain leg is not built in conjunction with the tower, internal cross bracing must be added
to the inside of the tower at least every 20 feet for lateral stabilization. If the tower is to
support a scale, it must be cross-braced every 10 feet.
Adding a Stairway: If a tower stairway is to be installed on the tower, it should be
installed while the tower is being stacked. See the additional instructions enclosed for
installation of the improved stairway system.
Continue to construct the tower and elevator legs (if applicable) one or two sections at
a time, until the tower legs are completed. If you are installing a galvanized tower, you
must attach capping plates to each column splice located at the very top of the tower.
These are found with the column top plates hardware kit and attach using column splice
bolts, lock washers and nuts. Performing this step is required to prevent serious damage
caused by freezing water.

6 Tower Section Assembly / Stages 0 - 3
Stages 0 - 3 Tower Sections

Regular Access Bracing
Access bracing is installed in a tower whenever a conveyor is installed through the
tower, or when the diagonal bracing may interfere with the proper placement of
spouting or other equipment. Access bracing is also used at the base of the tower
for access to clean out doors on the elevator legs, for conveyor access, or for control
room access.
ASSEMBLE ACCESS BRACING, AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION 7a

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1 Fasten both ends of the horizontal access brace (the brace with Stages
the bracing ear plate in the center) to the opposite sides of the bracing ears on
tower columns. Use the correct size bolts, nuts, and lock washers (See the next 0-3
page for Stages 0 - 3 sizes).
2 Fasten one end of both diagonal braces to the bracing ear at the
center of the horizontal brace. Use a 3/4” x 3 1/2” grade 8 bolt, nut and lock washer
for Stages 0 and 1. Stage 2 and 3 require a 7/8” x 3 1/2” grade 8 bolt, nut and lock
washer. Be sure to fasten the diagonal access braces to opposing sides of the
bracing ear.
3 Fasten the other end of both diagonal braces and the bottom
standard horizontal brace to the bracing ears on the tower columns with the bolts,
lock washers, and nuts as follows. Use 3/4” x 3” grade 8 bolts, nuts and lock washers
on stages 0 - 1. Use 7/8” x 3” grade 8 bolts, nuts, and lock washers. Be sure to fasten
the diagonal access braces to opposing sides of the bracing ear.
4 Torque all bolts according to the specifications found in the table on page 10.
5 Check bolt grade. Due to redesign and the use of Grade 8 bolts, Access
braces no longer need welding. Please make sure you aren’t using lighter grade
bolts that are for use elsewhere on the tower. Welding is still required for “Z”, “K”,
“Diamond” Braces, as well as the 8x8 stages 5&6 access brace found on page 40.
6 For access bracing on base sections only: The bottom horizontal

brace on the base section of the tower may now be removed after construction if the
entire foundation is adequately tied together and well reinforced with reinforcing rods.
Replace and torque all bolts according to the specifications in the table on page 10.
WARNING! Brownie towers that have already been constructed can

also be retrofitted with access bracing. When ordering access bracing, please
specify what stages you are going to install the access bracing in. If you are
installing access bracing in an existing tower, you must do so on a calm day
and take proper precautions to keep the wind forces from shifting the tower.
Exchange braces one side at a time only!

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 6 Tower Section Assembly / Stages 0 - 3
Single Access Brace - Stage 0, 1, 2, and 3
diagonal access brace horizontal access brace

stage 0 & 1 - 2 1/2” pipe 2 1/2” pipe (1 req’d)
stage 2 & 3 - 3” O.D. tube
A
(stage 2 & 3 has ‘P’ ears instead of angled ends) B
(2 req’d)
Sizes 8’, 10’, 12’ A
1
24
Stages (4 Plcs.)
0-3
8ft = 37 5/8"
10ft = 48 9/16"
Sizes 14’, 16’ A
60"
12ft = 60"
(4 Plcs.) C standard horizontal brace

(1 req’d)
Sizes 8’, 10’, 12’ B Sizes 14’, 16’ B

Bolts for Detail A:
Use the same bolts as is used for the Standard “X” Bracing
on page 13.
Bolts for Detail B:

(4 Plcs.) (4 Plcs.)
stage 0 & 1 - 3/4” grade 8 x 3 1/2” hex bolt, lockwasher & nut
stage 2 & 3 - 7/8” grade 8 x 3 1/2” hex bolt, lockwasher & nut
Sizes 8’, 10’, 12’ Sizes 14’, 16’ Bolts for Detail C:
stage 0 & 1 - 3/4” grade 8 x 3” hex bolt, lockwasher & nut
stage 2 & 3 - 7/8” grade 8 x 3” hex bolt, lockwasher & nut
C C
SINGLE ACCESS BRACE - STAGE 0, 1, 2, AND 3

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Z Access Bracing
Z access braces are used when the positioning of the exiting equipment is toward one
corner of the tower. Brownie can supply you with two different styles of Z access braces.
Single Z access bracing with right side access is shown in figure a1 on the next page.
These same braces can be flipped for left side access or flipped for top and bottom
access. Single Z access bracing consists of the following:
2 - horizontals (heavy pipe with plates on each end)
1 - Z diagonal (heavy pipe with plates on each end and a welded stiffening rib on one side)
1 - short diagonal
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Double Z access bracing with right side access is shown in figure a3 on page 30. These
same braces can be flipped for left side access. Single access bracing consists of the
following: Stages
2 - Z horizontals (same as Single Z access horizontals) 0-3

2 - Z diagonal (same as Single Z access diagonals)
2 - mid horizontals (same as stage 4 mid horizontals, page 39, figure a.
1 install Z access bracing

If you ordered bracing sets for more than one elevation, compare the holes in the
ends of each brace with the hardware sizes on the corresponding stage (page 19 lists
these hardware sizes.) Assemble the braces as shown in figure a1 on the next page or
figure a2 on page 28. For double Z access bracing (figure a3 on page 30), position the
mid horizontal opposite the stiffening rib.

2 tighten all bolt connections

Single ‘Z’ Access Brace - Stage 0 - 3
Tighten all bolt connections
according to the specifications in the
table on page 10.
2. tighten all bolt connections “Z” horizontal access brace
2 1/2” pipe (2 req’d)
3 Tighten all bolt connections according to

weld contact edges of all braces
the specifications in the table on page 5.
0 the contact edges of all the
Weld
braces as shown in figures a1 - b3
3. weld
on pages 26 -contact
27 figures
edges a2of- all
b3braces
on
26 pagesWeld
28 - 29
the contact edges of allon
and figures a3 - b9 the
pagesbraces
30 - 31.asThere
shown must be two
in figures a1 - b3 fig. b1
welds on
onpages
both 20
ends
- 21,offigures
each brace.
a2 - b6Allon
Stages
the pages 22 - 23 and figures
welds must be 3/8” fillet welds - 1 3/4” a3 - b9
0 - 3 long each.
on pages 24 - are
Welds 25. critical,
There must be two
as this short diagonal
welds on both ends of each brace. All
configuration produces large forces in 2 1/2” pipe
welds must be 3/8” fillet welds, 1 3/4” (1 req’d)
the braces. Leave the bolts in place.
long each. Welds are critical, as this
configuration produces large forces in
fig. b2
4 the braces. Leave the bolts in place.
entry bracing on base section
For the entry bracing on the base “Z” diagonal access brace
4. for
section the entry
only: Thebracing
bottom on horizontal
base section 2 1/2” pipe (1 req’d)
brace For
on the entry
base bracing
sectionon of the
the base
section only:
tower may now be removed after
The bottom horizontal
brace on the
construction baseentire
if the section of the tower may
foundation
is adequately tied together and if the
now be removed after construction right side entry
fig. b3
entire foundation is adequately tied
well reinforced with reinforcing
together and well reinforced with
rods. Replace
reinforcing androds. torque
Replace all
andbolts
torque all
according
bolts according the table on page10.
to the table on page 5. SINGLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - STAGE 0, 1, 2, AND 3
a1
WARNING! Already constructed Brownie towers can be retrofitted with

WARNING: Already constructed Brownie towers can be retrofitted with Z entry bracing.
Z entry bracing; please specify at what height you are going to install the
When ordering Z entry bracing, please specify at what height you are going to install the
bracing and
bracing the
and thestage
stage number
number atatthis
this location
location (see(see
fig. afig. a on11).
on page page 26).are
If you If installing
you
are Z
installing Z entry
entry bracing bracing
in an existing in an
tower, youexisting
must do so tower, youday
on a calm must do so
and take on precautions
proper a calm
daytoand take
keep the proper precautions
wind forces tothe
from shifting keep theExchange
tower. wind forces
bracesfrom
oneshifting
side at a the
time only.
tower. Exchange braces one side at a time only.
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Stage 0 & 1 -
3/4" GR8 3" Hex Bolt, Lockwasher & Nut 70XX
SERIES 3/8"
Stage 2 & 3 - WELDING
7/8" GR8 3 1/4" Hex Bolt, Lockwasher and nut. 3/8"
WIRE
70XX
SERIES 3/8"
WELDING 3/8"
WIRE
1
27
Stage 0 & 1 -
3/4" GR5 2" hex bolt, lock washer, and nut
Stages
Stage 2 & 3 -
7/8" GR5 2" hex bolt, lock washer, and nut
0-3
SINGLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - “Z” CORNER SINGLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - MID “Z”
b1 b2
NOTE: These drawings on pages 20 - 21

70XX represent stages 0, 1, 2, & 3 tower sections.
SERIES 3/8"
WELDING 3/8" Stages 4 - 6 require an additional mid
WIRE horizontal brace as shown on the next pages.
Stage 0 & 1 -
3/4" GR8 3" Hex Bolt, Lockwasher & Nut
Stage 2 & 3 -
7/8" GR8 3 1/4" Hex Bolt, Lockwasher and nut.
SINGLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - “Z” END

b3
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INDUSTRIES, INC.INDUSTRIES, INC.

Single ‘Z’
Single ‘Z’ Access
Access Brace
Brace -- Stage
Stage 44 -- 66
1” x 3 1/2” grade 8 hex bolt, 1” x 3 1/2” grade 8 hex

lockwasher and nut bolt, lockwasher and nut
28
Stages
4-6
fig. b4
1” x 3” grade 8 hex bolt,

lockwasher and nut
7/8” x 2” grade 5 7/8” x 2” grade 5

hex bolt, lockwasher hex bolt, lockwasher
and nut fig. b5 and nut
1” x 3 1/2” grade 8 hex bolt, 1” x 3” grade 8 hex bolt,

lockwasher and nut lockwasher and nut
fig. b6
DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE

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70XX 70XX
SERIES 3/8" SERIES 3/8"
WELDING 3/8" WELDING
WIRE
3/8"
WIRE
B
mid horizontal
2 3/8” O.D. Pipe
29
weld between the
diagonal brace and
A the mid horizontal “Z” diagonal Stages
access brace
2 1/2” pipe 4-6
DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - “Z” CORNER DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - MID “Z”
b4 b5
A 1 x 3 1/2” Grade 8 hex bolt, lockwasher,

and nut.
70XX
SERIES 3/8"
B 1” x 3” Grade 8 hex bolt, lockwasher,
WELDING 3/8" and nut.
WIRE
DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - HORIZ. CONNECTION

b6
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Double “Z” Access Brace
“Z” horizontal access brace

2 1/2” pipe (2 req’d)

fig. b7
30
Stages
4-6 fig. b8
“Z” diagonal access brace

2 1/2” pipe (2 req’d)
mid horizontal
fig. b9 2 3/8” O.D. Pipe
(2 req’d)
7/8” GR5 2” Hex Bolt,

Lockwasher & Nut 1” x 3 1/2” grade 8 hex
(4 plcs) bolt, lockwasher and nut
DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE

a3
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70XX 70XX
SERIES 3/8" SERIES 3/8"
WELDING WELDING 3/8"
3/8" WIRE
WIRE
B
mid horizontal
2 3/8” O.D. Pipe
31
weld between the
diagonal brace and
the mid horizontal “Z” diagonal Stages
access brace
A 2 1/2” pipe 4-6
DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - “Z” CORNER DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - MID “Z”
b7 b8
NOTE: These drawings on pages 24 - 25

represent stages 0, 1, 2, & 3 tower sections.
70XX Stages 4 - 6 are not suitable for the double
SERIES 3/8" “Z” brace upgrade.
WELDING 3/8"
WIRE
A 1 x 3 1/2” Grade 8 hex bolt, lockwasher,
and nut.
B
B 1” x 3” Grade 8 hex bolt, lockwasher,
and nut.
DOUBLE “Z” ACCESS BRACE - CENTER CONNECTION

b9
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Square Tower Double Access Bracing

Double access bracing is installed instead of single access bracing when more room is
required for ease of installation of spouting, cleaners, etc.
ACCESS BRACING INSTALLATION, SEE THE PREVIOUS 2 PAGES.

1 Fasten both ends of the top and bottom horizontal braces to the
bracing ears on the tower columns using the correct bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
Position each brace on the opposite side of the bracing ears (see page 20). See page
19 figure b. It indicates the correct hardware for these connection.
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2 Fasten one end of both diagonal braces to the bracing ear at the center
of the top horizontal brace. These connection bolt together using a 3/4” x 3 1/2” grade
Stages 8 hex bolt, nut, and lock washer. Notice that the braces are fastened on opposite
0-3 sides of the bracing ear.
3 Fasten the other end of the diagonal braces to the tower column ears
using the correct bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Use 3/4” x 3” grade 8 bolts, lock
washers, and nuts for stages 0 and 1, use 7/8” x 3” grade 8 bolts, lock washers, and
nuts for stages 2 and 3.
4 Fasten the bottom two diagonal braces to the bracing ears on the lower
section of the columns using the correct bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Notice on the
diagram on the following page that the right bottom diagonal fastens to the outside of
the ear and the left diagonal fastens to the inside.
5 Fasten the other ends of the lower diagonal braces to the center
bracing ear on the lower horizontal brace using a 3/4” x 3 1/2” grade 8 hex bolt, lock
washer, and nut for Stages 0 & 1. Stages 2 & 3 require a 7/8” x 3 1/2” grade 8 hex bolt
lock washer, and nut. Braces fasten onto the opposite sides of the bracing ear.
6 Torque all bolts according to the table on page 10.

7 Check bolt grade. Due to the redesign and the use of grade 8 bolts, access
braces no longer need welding. Please make sure you aren’t using lighter grade bolts
used elsewhere in the tower. Welding is still required for “Z”, “K”, “Diamond” braces,
as well as the 8 x 8 stages 5 & 6 access bracing (found on page 40).
8 Make a 1/4” deep x 45° chamfered edge around the entire circumference
of the detail C base plates, where the columns bolt together (see figure a, detail c, on
the next page). Repeat the process on the other column.
9 Crown weld both Detail C tower column base plates around the
entire plate. Repeat the process on the other column.
WARNING! Double access requires special tower staging. Standard

staging may not be used. When ordering, specify double access braces and
the installation height.

Double Access Brace - Stage 0, 1, 2, and 3

33
Stages
0-3
DETAIL A BOLTS: Same as standard bracing

on page 13.
19.
DETAIL B BOLTS: Stage 0 and 1 = DETAIL C BOLTS: Stage 0 and 1 =

3/4” gr. 8 x 3 1/2” hex bolt, lock washer and nut. 3/4” gr. 8 x 3 hex bolt, lockwasher, and nut.
Stage 2 and 3 - Stage 2 and 3 -
7/8” grade 8 x 3 1/2” hex bolt, lockwasher and nut. 7/8” gr. 8 x 3” hex bolt, lockwasher, and nut.
DOUBLE ACCESS BRACE - STAGE 0, 1, 2, AND 3

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Factory Internal Lateral Cross Bracing

Internal cross bracing must be installed in 20 foot increments before assembling
the next sections of the tower (every 10 feet for towers supporting a scale). This will
square up the tower and allow for easier assembly of the additional stages. Factory
standard internal cross braces are supplied for towers without grain legs or other
equipment installed inside. See page 36 for instructions explaining how to field
fabricate internal cross braces for towers with grain legs inside.
34 For internal cross bracing installation see figure a on the next page and the
instructions for proper installation given below.
INTERNAL CROSS BRACING INSTALLATION

1 Install the connector plates to the top of the column base plates at the section
column connections where cross bracing is required.
2 Install the first cross brace. Bolt the cross brace to the bottom of the connector
plates with grade 5 bolts, lock washers, and nuts. (Refer to page 38 at the bottom
of the page for stage 4 through 6 tower section bolt requirements.)
3 Install the next cross brace. Bolt the cross brace to the bottom of the connector
plates with grade 5 bolts, lock washers, and nuts. (Refer to page 38 at the bottom
of the page for bolt sizes on stage 4 through 6 tower sections.)
4 Connect braces together at the intersection point, with the appropriate grade 2
hex bolt, lock washer, and nut.
1-1/2” O.D. Tube - 7/16” x 3 1/2” 2-3/8” O.D. Tube - 7/16” x 5 1/2”
2” O.D. Tube - 7/16” x 4 1/2” 2-7/8” O.D. Tube - 5/8” x 7”
5 Tighten all bolted connections at the connector plates and the bracing
intersections. Torque values are specified in the table on page 10.

WARNING! The installer

Warning: The installer shouldshould orderbraces
order cross crosswith
braces with all
all towers towers
that do notthat
have
do equipment
not have equipment installed
installed inside inside
the tower. Neverthebuild
tower. Never
a tower build
that doesanot
tower
havethat
internal
does not have internal lateral cross bracing at least every 20 feet of rise!
lateral cross bracing at least every 20 feet of rise. Cross bracing is especially important
Cross bracing
for towers is to
used especially
support a important forequipment.
scale or other towers used to support
Brownie a scaleinternal
has standard
or “X”
other equipment!
braces Brownie
available for eachhas standard
size of towerinternal
ordered.“X”Forbraces
towersavailable
with grainfor
legs,
each size of tower. For towers with grain legs, stabilization
stabilization braces must be fabricated by the installer (see page 30).braces must be
fabricated by the installer (see the next page).

Internal Cross Bracing Installation 35
connector plate
A B
internal cross brace

intersection point (use hex
bolt, nut and lock washer)
connector plate
column
C D
intersection point (use hex
internal cross brace bolt, nut and lock washer)
A D
connector plate
C B
column
INTERNAL CROSS BRACING INSTALLATION

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Grain Leg Tower Internal Cross Bracing

It is recommended that you assemble the elevator leg along with the tower. Assemble (2)
or (4) sections of elevator leg and, using a crane, lower the sections into the anchored
tower sections after all the bolts have been torqued to the specifications given in the
table on page 10.
Bracing the Grain Legs: The (4) corners of the grain leg must be tied to the
corresponding corner columns of the tower at least every 20 feet of rise to stabilize and
36 square the tower as well as the leg.
WARNING! Double access bracing requires special tower staging.

Standard staging may not be used. When ordering, specify double access
braces and the installation height.
Fabricating the braces: A minimum of 2” x 2” x 1/4” angle iron or 3” channel is

recommended.
Fastening the braces: The installer may drill and bolt these braces to the tower splices
using grade 5 bolts. Refer to page 38 for bolt sizes for stages 4 through 6 tower
sections. Alternatively, the braces may be welded to the tower columns near the splice
plates. Weld these braces to an angle iron or channel iron reinforcing collar around the
leg(s) which ties both trunks together.
Towers that have a grain leg centered in the tower: can be laterally cross braced in
a manner similar to that shown in figure a on the following page. Use at least a 2” x 2” x
1/4” angle iron or 3” channel iron and rigidly brace your legs into each of the four tower
columns. The elevator leg must be stabilized so that it does not rotate or swivel.
On Installations with (2) or more elevator legs in the tower, the installer must tie the
elevator legs together with a collar and rigidly brace that collar to the tower column splice
joints at 20 foot intervals as shown in figure b on the following page.
When installing elevator leg(s) not centered in the tower, the installer must laterally
tie the elevator legs together with a collar and brace at least every twenty feet using at
least six lateral horizontal braces as shown in figures b and c on the following page.
WARNING! If you have any problems with construction or if additional

wind loading will be added to the tower, contact the factory immediately!

Top View of Tower
1
37
TOP VIEW OF TOWER
a
Top View of Two

Off - Center Elevator Legs
TOP VIEW OF TWO OFF-CENTER ELEVATOR LEGS

b
Top View of Single Leg

Installed Off - Center
TOP VIEW OF SINGLE LEG INSTALLED OFF-CENTER

c
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Tower with Stages 4 - 6 Assembly
Follow the assembly procedures outlined on pages 18 through 22, for stages 0 - 3, using
the additional guidelines listed below. Identify staged sections 4 through 6 as shown in
figure a on the previous page.
Assemble the tower section as shown in figure a on the following page. Bolt the diagonal
38 and horizontal braces (2 1/2” pipe), using 1 x 3 1/2” grade 8 hex bolts, lock washers,
and nuts. The mid horizontal (2 3/8” O.D. tube) requires 7/8” x 2” grade 5 (minimum)
Stages
hex bolts, lock washers, and nuts. At the bracing intersections (figure a on the following
page, detail B), bolt braces together with 5/8” x 7” grade 2 (minimum) hex bolts, nuts and
4-6 lock washers. NOTE, the mid horizontal is positioned between the diagonal braces.
Setting Base Stages 4 - 6 on the Foundation

After the tower base section (the heaviest section) is assembled, you are ready to set
it onto the foundation plates. Follow the instructions on page 21, torquing the bolts
according to the table found on page 10.
Welding Requirements for stages 4, 5, and 6 are a 3/4” fillet weld all around the base
plate. Crown the weld. Fill all bolt holes with weld.
WARNING! The 4, 5, and 6 tower plates are made of T-1 material. Therefore
a low hydrogen welding rod must be used. This rod can be either E 70 xx or E
80 xx with the bead size as stated above. The first pass of weld should have short
weld beads alternated from side to side to eliminate warping.
Stacking onto a 4 - 6 Base Section

After the tower base section (the heaviest section) has been welded onto the foundation
plates, you are ready to stack the next pre-assembled sections into place. Follow the
general guidelines outlined on page 22. Bolt each staged section together, at the corner
column base plates and connector plates, using 1” x 4” grade 8 hex bolts, nuts and lock
washers. Torque all bolts to the specifications given in the table on page 10.
Note: Transition from Stage 4 to Stage 3 (or lower) requires a Stage 3 “Adapter”
section. Position columns in the adapter section with the three-dot end on top, and
the four-dot end on the bottom as shown in figure a on page 17.

Tower Section Assembly, Stage 4, 5, and 6

39
Stages
4-6
TOWER SECTION ASSEMBLY, STAGE 4, 5, AND 6

a
Single Access Brace - Stage 4, 5, and 6
SINGLE ACCESS BRACE - STAGE 4, 5, AND 6

b
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Access Bracing, Stages 4 - 6

Installing access bracing should be done while the tower is being constructed.
INSTALLING ACCESS BRACING

1 Use the standard hardware and three 1” x 3 1/2” grade 8 bolts, nuts and lock washers
for additional connections, assemble access bracing as shown in figure b on
the previous page. Do not bolt two bracing members to the same side of a bracing
ear. Instead, bolt one brace to the inside of the ear and one brace to the outside of
the ear.
40
2 Stack and/or install tower sections with access bracing as you would a standard
tower section (see page 38.)
3
Stages
After a tower section with access bracing is in place in the tower, torque all bracing
4-6 bolts according to the specifications in the table found on page 10.
4 Check the bolt grade. Due to redesign and the use of grade 8 bolts, access braces
no longer need welding. Please make sure you aren’t using lighter grade bolts that
are for use elsewhere in the tower. Welding is still required for “Z”, “K”, and “Diamond”
Braces, as well as the 8 x 8 Stages 5 & 6 Access Brace, which is to be done as
follows: Weld the ends of all braces where they contact the bracing ears using a
3/8” fillet weld. See figure b on page the previous page. Do not remove bolts, lock
washers, and nuts after welding.
WARNING! If access bracing is installed in the bottom section of the

tower, the bottom horizontal brace may be removed after the other braces are
welded into place. The bottom horizontal brace must not be removed from the
access bracing located in any other tower section!

6 - Leg Tower Sections

Assembly of
These instructions 6-Leg
apply to stagesTower
0, 1, 2, and 3.Stages
If you are assembling a 6-leg tower that
uses stages 4 through 6, please refer to the page references provided in parentheses.
1 These
uses
instructions
Bolt together
stages 4
apply to(section
one section
through 6,
stages 0,A,
please refer
1, figure
to
2 and 3.
the
a)Ifasyou
page
are assembling
explained
references
in pagesa 16
provided in
6-leg tower
- 20 usingthat
parentheses.
(2) standard corner columns and two corner columns. Use the heaviest section
for 1.
the Bolt
basetogether
stage. (For stages(section
one section 4 through
A, 6,
fig.use diagonal
a) as and
described onhorizontal
pages 11 -bracing
12 using two
discussed on page 38.)columns and two corner columns. Use the heaviest section for
standard corner
41
2 Assemble
the base stage. (For stages 4 through 6, use diagonal and horizontal bracing
the last
discussed ontwo
page 33.) (section B, figure a) diagonal and horizontal
columns
braces for the stage section as shown below in figure a. Refer to pages 16 - 20 for
2. Assemble
specific fasteningtheinstructions (page(section
last two columns B, fig. a)
38 for stages diagonal 6).
4 through and horizontal braces for
the stage section as shown below in fig. a. Refer to pages 11 - 12 for specific fastening
3 Set section A of the
instructions base33stage
(page onto 4the
for stages foundation
through 6) plates. Then lift the assembled
section B of
3. Set the base
Section A ofstage onto
the base the onto
stage foundation plates. Install
the foundation plates. horizontals
Then lift theand
assembled
diagonals between sections A and B as explained on pages 16 - 20.
Section B of the base stage onto the foundation plates. Install horizontals and diagonals
4 Follow between SectionsonA page
the instruction & B as
21described on the
for setting pages 11 -stage
base 12. onto the foundation
plates Follow 38
4. (page thefor stages 4 through
instructions on page 6).
15 for setting the base stage onto the foundation
5 plates (page 33 for stages 4 through 6).

To stack the next section onto the base stage, follow steps 1 and 2 above to
5. To stack using
the next section
pre‑assemble the next onto the base
heaviest stage,then
stage, follow
lift steps 1 and 2 above
the assembled to preassemble,
section A into
using the next heaviest stage, then lift the assembled section A into
place and bolt it onto the base section at the corner column base plates with proper place and bolt it
onto the base section at the corner column base plates with
hardware as explained on page 22 (stages 4 through 6, page 38). Next, lift the proper hardware as
described on page 16 (stages 4 through 6, page 33). Next, lift the assembled
assembled section B into place making sure the brace ears are facing toward
Section B into place making sure the brace ears are facing toward the other section,
the other section, then bolt together at the corner column plates. Install diagonals
then bolt together at the corner column plates. Install diagonals and horizontals
and horizontals between
between Sections A sections A & B asondescribed
& B as described page 11 - on pages 416through
12 (stages - 20 (stages
6, page433).
throughThen
6, page 38). Then follow the instructions on page 22 (stages
follow the instructions on page 16 (stages 4 through 6, page 33). 4 through 6,
page 38).
Preassembly of a 6-Leg Tower Stage
PREASSEMBLY OF A 6-LEG TOWER

PREASSEMBLY TOWER STAGE
STAGE
a

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41
WARNING! Foundation Considerations (including the Foundation Plan)

in this manual are to be considered general in nature and are intended only as
a guide. It is the owner’s responsibility to provide and an appropriate site and
foundation design for the adequate support of this tower. Brownie Systems
assumes no responsibility for results arising from these suggestions.
Size A, B, or C
A (See Table)
2’ 1’ - 8”
42 double column tower face
4’ 3’ - 8”
6’ 5’ - 8”
tripple column tower face

8’ 7’ - 9”
10’ 9’ - 8”
B (See Table) 12’ 11’ - 8”
14’ 13’ - 8”
16’ 15’ - 8”
tripple column tower face
C (See Table)
90°
(Typ.)
BRACING CENTERLINE BRACING CENTERLINE
"D" Radius
"D" Radius 45°
22.5°
"E" Dia.
"E" Dia.
"C" Radius "C" Radius
PLATE ORIENTATION PLATE ORIENTATION

STAGE 0, 1, 2, AND 3 STAGE 4, 5, AND 6
Stage “C” “D” “E”

0, 1, 2, & 3 3-3/16” 4-1/8” 11/16”
4, 5, & 6 3-3/4” 5-1/8” 1-1/16”
BASE DIMENSIONS - 6 COLUMN TOWER

a

0, 1, 2, & 3 3 3/16" 44 1/16"
1/8” 11/16"
4, 5, & 6 3 3/4" 5 1/8" 1 1/16"
d BASE DIMENSIONS - 4 COLUMN TOWER 6 Tower Section Assembly
Instructions for
Side Bracing to a
Square Tower
43
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIDE BRACING
FOR SIDE BRACING TO
TOAASQUARE
SQUARETOWER
TOWER
eb
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7 7 Tower Stairway
Tower Stairway Specifications

Tower stairway systems are available for 8’, 10’, 12’, 14’ and 16’ tower sizes. The
44 following instructions provide step by step assembly and installation guidelines for
assembling the stairs and landings.
WARNING! Any alterations to the product or deviation from instructed

assembly and installation procedures, without the authorization of Brownie
Systems is prohibited.
Tower Stair Weights The Tools Required

for tower stairway assembly are:
Tower Stair Weight 7/16” open-end wrench and socket
8’ Starter Tower Stair 270 lbs 1/2” open-end wrench and socket
9/16” open-end wrench and socket
8’ Tower Stair 273 lbs 1-1/8” open-end wrench and socket
10’ Tower Stair 303 lbs torque wrench
12’ Tower Stair 335 lbs

Tower Landing Weights

Tower Stair Weight
Tower Corner Landing 151 lbs
Tower Switchback Landing R.H. 263 lbs
Tower Switchback Landing L.H. 263 lbs
Tower Top Landing 289 lbs

7 Tower Stairway
Example Tower Stairway and Landings Installation
corner landing top landing
45
switchback landing
switchback landing
corner landing tower base

section
Note: When using switchback landings, be sure to locate the starter stair
section correctly so the top stair section will land against the tower and
correctly meet with the top landing. For example: On even height towers,
the starter stair section must be installed at the outer connection on the first
switchback landing away from the tower base section so the stairs will land
correctly at the top landing.

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 7 Tower Stairway
PARTS LISTING
TOWER
STAIR
HARDWARE
PACKAGE
46 STAIR
HANDRAIL
P/N 1901260
7- 3/8" NC x 2-1/2" Grade 2
hex bolt, nut & lockwasher
5- 7/16" NC x 1" Grade 2
5- 1-1/2" square plastic plugs
STAIR
Part Number Description Qty.

(p/n 4502000)
STARTER
4502050 Starter stair 1

STAIR
4502101 8ft tower stair handrail 2

1901260 Hardware package 1
(p/n 4502001)
8FT TOWER
4502051 8ft stair 1

STAIR

10FT TOWER
(p/n 4502002)
4502052 10ft stair 1

STAIR

STARTER
12FT TOWER
(p/n 4502003)
STAIR 4502053 12ft stair 1

STAIR

14FT TOWER
(p/n 4502004)
4502054 14ft stair 1

STAIR

16FT TOWER
(p/n 4502005)
4502055 16ft stair 1

STAIR

* For galvanized product, a 'G' proceeds the part number (e.g. G4502050)

7 Tower Stairway
65.2472
PARTS LISTING
SWITCHBACK
LANDING TOWER
(right-hand shown) LANDING
(p/n 4502025)
4502075 Corner landing 1
STAGE 0-3
4502088 32-1/4" handrail 1
CORNER LANDING
4502091 33-15/16" handrail 1
4502095 Vertical brace assembly 1
TOP 4502098 Kicker brace 2
47
LANDING 1901261 Hardware package 1
(p/n 4502026)
4502076 Corner landing 1
STAGE 4-6
4502088 32-1/4" handrail 1
4502091 33-15/16" handrail 1
4502098 Kicker brace 2
HARDWARE
CORNER PACKAGE
LANDING
4502079 Switchback (r.h.) landing 1
P/N 1901261
4502086 67-13/16" toeboard 1
4502088 32-1/4" handrail 2
(p/n 4502029)
R.H. SWITCHBACK LANDING
STAGE 0-3
4 - 3/8" NC x 2-1/2" Grade 2 4502089 68-5/16" handrail 1
4502092 29" handrail 1
3 - 3/8" NC x 3-1/2" Grade 2 P/N 1901262
hex bolt, lockwasher & nut 4502097 Vertical brace assembly 1
2 - 7/16" NC x 1" Grade 2 7 - 3/8" NC x 2-1/2" Grade 2 4502099 Kicker brace 2
hex bolt, lockwasher & nut hex bolt, lockwasher & nut 1901262 Hardware package 1
5- 7/16" NC x 1-1/2" Grade 2 5 - 3/8" NC x 3-1/2" Grade 2
hex bolt, lockwasher & nut hex bolt, lockwasher & nut
1 - 1/2" x 4" U-Bolt 2 - 7/16" NC x 1" Grade 2
lockwasher & nut hex bolt, lockwasher & nut 4502080 Switchback (r.h.) landing 1
5 - 1-1/2" square plastic plugs 5 - 7/16" NC x 1-1/2" Grade 2 4502086 67-13/16" toeboard 1
hex bolt, lockwasher & nut
(p/n 4502030)
4502088 32-1/4" handrail 2

STAGE 4-6
1 - 1/2" x 4" U-Bolt 4502089 68-5/16" handrail 1

lockwasher & nut
4502092 29" handrail 1
7 - 1-1/2" square plastic plugs
VERTICAL
BRACE
32-1/4" HANDRAIL
4502081 Switchback (l.h.) landing 1
4502086 67-13/16" toeboard 1
4502088 32-1/4" handrail 2
(p/n 4502031)
L.H. SWITCHBACK LANDING
STAGE 0-3
4502089 68-5/16" handrail 1

4502092 29" handrail 1
68-5/16" / 76-1/8" HANDRAIL 4502099 Kicker brace 2
67-13/16" / 75-5/8" TOEBOARD 4502082 Switchback (l.h.) landing 1

4502086 67-13/16" toeboard 1
(p/n 4502032)
4502088 32-1/4" handrail 2

STAGE 4-6
4502089 68-5/16" handrail 1

KICKER BRACE 4502092 29" handrail 1
33-15/16" HANDRAIL 4502097 Vertical brace assembly 1

TOP LANDING
4502077 Top landing 1

(p/n 4502027)
STAGE 0-3
4502085 75-5/8" toeboard 1

4502088 32-1/4" handrail 2
4502090 76-1/8" handrail 1
69-1/2" HANDRAIL
29" HANDRAIL * For galvanized product, a 'G' proceeds the part number (e.g. G4502075)
www.go-brownie.com 4000023 - rev. 3-06

Brownie Systems
TOWER STAIR ASSEMBLY
2
48
1. Locate (1) stair & (2) handrails
2. Plug handrails at each end (LOCATION 1 ).

Hardware: 1-1/2" square plastic plug
Note: Plugs are not required for galvanized product.
3. Connect handrails to stair (LOCATION 2 ).

Hardware: 3/8" NC x 2-1/2" Grade 2 hex bolt, lockwasher & nut
4. Tighten all hardware, according to torque values provided in Table 2.
ASSEMBLED
STAIR

7 Tower Stairway
TOWER CORNER LANDING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A A
Landing
VIEW A-A
Fiqure 1. Corner landing to
tower post installation. 49
Step 1. Corner landing must be installed to the under side
of the tower column splice plate. See Figure 1 for correct orientation.
Connect corner landing to column splice plate using
5/8" x 2-1/2" (Gr.5) for stage 0-3 or 1" x 3-1/2" (Gr.8) Landing
for stage 4, 5 & 6 hex bolt, lockwasher and nut.
Optional: After landing is bolted to post, tack weld
landing to splice plate and remove bolts.
1
Step 2. Install vertical support brace to landing
and tower. See Figure 2 & 3 for correct orientation.
Connect vertical support brace to landing at
location 1 using (1) 7/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, nut
and lockwasher.
Clamp vertical support brace to tower column at
location 2 using (1) 4" U-bolt, lockwasher & nut.
Figure 2. Vertical
Step 3. Install kicker braces to landing and vertical support brace installation,
brace. See Figure 2 & 3 for correct orientation. side view.
Connect kicker brace A to landing at location 4
and to vertical support at location 3 using 2
3
(2) 7/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, lockwasher and nut.
Connect kicker brace B to landing at location 5
and to vertical support at location 3 using
(2) 7/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, lockwasher and nut.
Tighten all hardware, according to torque values 2
provided on page 2. 3
Kicker brace B 2
3
1
5
Kicker brace A
Figure 3. Vertical support

4 brace installation, bottom
view.

TOWER CORNER LANDING

50 5
32-1/4" HANDRAIL
2 2
4
3 3
33-15/16"
HANDRAIL
1
A
2 3
Handrail installation is recommended after landings are positioned on tower.
1. Locate (1) 32-1/4" handrail and (1) 33-15/16" handrail.

VIEW A-A
3. Connect handrails to landing (LOCATIONS 2 to 3 ).

4. Connect handrails at (LOCATIONS 4 to 5 ).

Follow sequence of connections for best results.
5. Tighten all hardware, according to values provided on Table 2.

7 Tower Stairway
SWITCH BACK LANDING

A A
Landing
VIEW A-A
Fiqure 1. Switchback landing to
tower column installation. 51
Landing
Step 1. Switchback landing must be installed to the

under side of tower column splice plate. See Figure 1 for correct
orientation.
Connect corner landing to column splice plate using
5/8" x 2-1/2" (Gr.5) for stage 0-3 or 1" x 3-1/2" (Gr.8)
for stage 4, 5 & 6 hex bolt, lockwasher and nut.
Optional: After landing is bolted to column, tack weld
landing to splice plate and remove bolts.
Fiqure 2. Vertical
Step 2. Install vertical support brace to landing brace to tower column
and tower. See Figure 2 and 3 for correct orientation. installation.
location 1 , using (1) 7/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, 2
lockwasher and nut.
Connect vertical support brace to tower column at
location 2 , using (1) 4" U-bolt, lockwashers
and nuts.
Fiqure 3. Vertical support brace installation,

bottom view.

SWITCH BACK LANDING

Landing
52 Figure 1.
Step 1. Install (2) 74-9/16" kicker braces to landing and

vertical support brace. See Figure 2 for correct orientation.
Connect kicker brace A to landing at location 6 and to vertical
support brace at location 3 using (2) 7/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt,
lockwasher and nut.
Connect kicker brace B to landing at location 5 and to vertical
lockwasher and nut.
Note: Figure 2 shows two locations identified 4 . Installation of a left-hand

switchback landing requires the location used in illustration, while a
right-hand switchback landing requires the other location.
5 Kicker brace B
For left-hand switchback

4 landing, only!
4
For right-hand
switchback
landing, only!
6
Kicker brace A
Figure 2. Kicker brace installation, bottom view.

7 Tower Stairway
SWITCH BACK LANDING

B B
6 6
67-13/16" TOEBOARD
53
4 68-5/16" HANDRAIL 4
7 5 5 7
2 3 3 2
29" 32-1/4"
HANDRAIL HANDRAIL
A 2 3
3 2
1
1. Locate (1) 29", (1) 32-1/4", (1) 68-5/16" handrail

1 5 4
and (1) 67-13/16" toeboard.

5 4
3. Connect 29" and 32-1/4" handrail to landing (LOCATIONS 2 to 3 ).

1
4. Connect 68-5/16" handrail to 29" and 32-1/4" handrails

(LOCATIONS 4 to 5 ).
Hardware: 3/8" NC x 3-1/2" Grade 2 hex bolt, lockwasher & nut 7
5. Connect 67-13/16 " toeboard at (LOCATIONS 6 to 7 ). 6

Follow sequence of connections for best results. VIEW A-A VIEW B-B

TOWER TOP LANDING

A A
Landing
VIEW A-A
54 Fiqure 1. Top landing to

tower column connection.
Landing
Step 1. Top landing must be installed to the under side
of the tower column splice plate. See Figure 1 for correct
orientation.
Connect top landing to column splice plate using 1
5/8" x 2-1/2" (Gr.5) hex bolt, lockwasher and nut.
Step 2. Install vertical support brace to landing
and tower. See Figure 2 & 3 for correct orientation.
location 1 using (1) 7/16" x 1-1/2" hex bolt,
lockwasher and nut.
Clamp vertical support brace to tower column at Figure 2. Vertical
location 2 using (1) 4" U-bolt, lockwasher and nut. support brace
installation. 2
Step 3. Install kicker braces to landing and vertical
brace. See Figure 2 & 3 for correct orientation.
Connect kicker brace A to landing at location 4 and to vertical
lockwasher and nut.
Connect kicker brace B to landing at location 6 and to vertical
lockwasher and nut. 2 2
Tighten all hardware, according to values 3 3

provided on page 2.
5
Kicker brace A Kicker brace A
4 4
Figure 3. Vertical support

brace installation, bottom
view.
Kicker brace B

7 Tower Stairway
TOWER TOP LANDING

B B
6 6
75-5/8" TOEBOARD
55
4 76-1/8" HANDRAIL 4
7 5 5 7
2 3 3 2
32-1/4" 32-1/4"
HANDRAIL HANDRAIL
A 2 3 3 2
1
1. Locate (2) 32-1/4" and (1) 76-1/8" handrails.

1 5 4
and (1) 75-5/8" toeboard.

5 4
3. Connect 32-1/4" handrails to landing (LOCATIONS 2 to 3 ).

1
4. Connect 76-1/8 " handrail at (LOCATIONS 4 to 5 ).

7
5. Connect 75-5/8 " toeboard at (LOCATIONS 6 to 7 ).
Hardware: 3/8" NC x 2-1/2" Grade 2 hex bolt, lockwasher & nut 6
Follow sequence of connections for best results.

VIEW A-A VIEW B-B

TOWER STAIR TO LANDING CONNECTION

56
View A-A
A 2
Landing 1
Fiqure 1. Stairway to
landing installation.
1. Locate (1) starter stair and (2) 8ft handrails.

Note: The starter stair is always at
ground level.
2. Lift stair up to the landing and
locate to the landing reciever 1
with the locating pin 2 .
See Figure 1 for correct orientation.
Install hardware in 1 of the 2 holes typical for each side.

8 8 Tower Ladder
Note: Read and understand the entire Tower Ladder section of this manual
before starting tower construction.
57
WARNING! OSHA REGULATION: 1910.27(d)(2)
“Landing platforms.” When ladders are used to ascend to heights exceeding
20 feet (except on chimneys), landing platforms shall be provided for each 30
feet of height or fraction thereof, except that, where no cage, well, or ladder
safety device is provided, landing platforms shall be provided for each 20 feet
of height or fraction thereof. Each ladder section shall be offset from adjacent
sections. Where installation conditions (even for a short, unbroken length)
require that adjacent sections be offset, landing platforms shall be provided
at each offset.

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 8 Tower Ladder
1 determine the tower ladder layout

Before the tower is constructed, determine the complete tower ladder layout and
locations.
2 start ladder installation

Refer to the ladders, safety cages and platforms manual for specific installation
instructions. Start ladder installation. Install the ladder to the tower as you build the tower
from top to bottom.
58
3 install ladder angles
Replace tower (tube) horizontals with tower ladder angles at the locations where the
tower ladder is installed. Install tower ladder angles at the bottom of each tower section
where ladders are installed. (The tower ladder angle is only inverted and installed at the
top of a tower section at the tower top termination.) Install mid angles at each location
where a ladder run terminates in the middle of a tower section. See the following figures
which illustrate the required ladder angle installation.
tower ladder mid angle
tower ladder angle
LADDER ANGLES IDENTIFICATION DRAWING

a

8 Tower Ladder
59
tower ladder mid angle tower ladder angle

(Used to terminate a [used in replacement of a
tower ladder angle tower (tube) horizontal]
ladder run in the middle
[used in replacement of a
of a tower section)
tower (tube) horizontal]
INSTALL TOWER LADDER ANGLES TO SUPPORT EACH LADDER RUN

b

3/8” nylock nut

(90005024)
3/8”
grade 5 bolt
Use the bolt, lock
washer, and nut
which are standard
60 for the tower stage tower ladder
ladder bracket
where the bottom
angle is installed. (3501127)
tower ladder angle ladder section ladder clip and bolt

tower column (088028)
TOP VIEW OF LADDER BRACKET TO TOWER BOTTOM ANGLE

c
3/8” nylock nut

(90005024) tower column
1/2” x 4” x 5 1/2” u bolt
(90031038)
3/8” grade 5 bolt
tower ladder tower ladder

mid angle end bracket 1/2” flat
(3501129) washer
1/2” hex nut
(018912) (018908)
3/8” nylock nut

ladder clip and bolt
(90005024)
(088028) top ladder section
TOP VIEW OF TOWER LADDER END BRACKET TO MID TOWER ANGLE

d

8 Tower Ladder
4 install ladders to the tower ladder angles and mid ladder angles
Replace tower (tube) horizontals with ladder angles at the locations where the tower
ladder is installed. See the figures on this page and the previous page.
tower ladder tower

end bracket column
(3501129)
ladder clip
61
and bolt
(088028)
tower mid top ladder

angle section
(3501134)
VIEW SHOWING THE TOP OF THE LADDER RUN

e
LADDER CLIP AND BOLT, LADDER CLIP AND BOLT,

PRE-ASSEMBLED ASSEMBLED
NOTE how the clip
flattens out.
(088028)
(088028)
ladder
ladder
bracket
bracket
TOP VIEW, LADDER CLIP AND BOLT TOP VIEW, LADDER CLIP AND BOLT
f g

5 assemble cages to ladders, assemble ladder sections together

Connect the safety cage to the ladder using the clip and bolt assemblies provided.
Assemble ladder sections together using the ladder splices and ladder splice hardware
as shown in the ladder and cage assembly illustrations in the following figures.
Note: OSHA Regulation - Subpart

D., Section 1910.27 (d) (iv) states in part.
“Cages shall extend down the ladder to
a point not less than seven feet (7’) nor
62 more than eight feet (8’) above the base
of the ladder.”
ladder section
ladder cage d-ring
ladder cage upright
outside ladder with cage shown
OUTSIDE LADDER WITH CAGE ASSEMBLY

h

8 Tower Ladder
LADDER SECTION CONNECTIONS TOP VIEW, LADDER SPLICE
ladder side rail

5/16” bin bolt
with seal washer
(018905) ladder splice
and hex nut
(018913)
ladder
splice
(088029)
63
(088029)
TOP VIEW, LADDER SPLICE
j
ladder section
LADDER CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

i

cage assembly
at platform
half D-ring
ladder cage
upright
standard D-ring
64
ladder cage
double D-ring
double D-ring
used to join cage
sections together
CAGE WITH DOUBLE D-RING

k
flared D-ring used

ladder cage at the bottom of all
upright cage assemblies
typical cage component layout
TYPICAL CAGE COMPONENT LAYOUT

m
ladder cage
flared D-ring
FLARED CAGE
l

8 Tower Ladder
Tower Ladder Landing

1 install support braces to the tower column
After the ladder run leading up to the tower ladder landing is completely installed, begin
the tower ladder landing installation. Install the vertical support brace to the tower
column using the provided u-bolt, lock washers and nuts. Install the landing kickers to
the vertical support brace. Use 7/16” x 1 1/2” bolts. See the figures on this page. Do not
fully tighten the nuts on these braces until the correct location for the vertical support
brace and tower ladder landing base is achieved. See the figures on the following pages.
65
* =kicker
landing tower ladder landing base
(4502599)
(4502098) vertical (installation instructions on
support brace the following pages)
(4502096)
tower column
* vertical
support brace
(4502096)
landing
kickers
(4502098)
* * 1/2” lock washer

(90010041)
1/2” x 4” x 5” u - bolt (90031038) 1/2” nut (018912)
INSTALL SUPPORT BRACES TO TOWER COLUMN INSTALL SUPPORT BRACES TO TOWER COLUMN
a b
* = landing kicker
* *
vertical support
platform brace
base
* tower column
PLATFORM BASE AND SUPPORTING BRACES

c

2 connect the tower ladder landing base to the tower column

Connect the landing to the underside of the column splice plate. Use 5/8” x 2 1/2” grade
5 bolts (grade 5 minimum), lock washers and nuts. Position the landing as shown below.
Install the vertical support brace to the tower ladder landing base at location 1 shown
on the previous page. Use a 7/16” x 1 1/2” hex bolt lock washer and nut.
tower ladder
landing base
tower column
(4502599)
66 A A
tower ladder VIEW A-A

landing base
(4502599) The top landing must be
tower column connected to the underside of
the tower column splice plate
1/2” x 4” x 5”u - bolt

(90031038) landing
kicker
landing
(4502098)
kicker
landing (4502098)
kickers
(4502098)
2 2
2 tower ladder
landing base
(4502599)
vertical
support brace
(4502096)
TOWER LADDER LANDING TO TOWER COLUMN CONNECTION

a

8 Tower Ladder
3 install support braces to the landing base

Install the landing kickers to the tower ladder landing base at locations 2 . Use 7/16” x
1 1/2” hex bolts, lock washers and nuts. See the drawings on the previous page. After
the tower ladder landing base and support braces are correctly positioned and level,
securely tighten the hardware at the u-bolt and support braces connections.
4 install caps, handrails, toe boards, and the ladder cage

Install 1 1/2” square caps at each handrail end. See the next page. Install the handrails
around the landing base as shown below; use 3/8” x 2 1/2” hex bolts and nuts. Connect
the 76 1/8” handrail to the end handrails. Use 3/8” x 3 1/2” hex bolts and nuts. Install
the 75 5/8” toe board between the end handrails. Use 3/8” x 2 1/2” hex bolts and nuts. 67
Assemble the ladder cage uprights to the half D rings. Use 5/16” bin bolts and nuts.
Connect the half D rings with the landing handrail using connector straps. Connect the
half D ring ends to the ladder using ladder clips and bolts.
half D ring continuing back handrail /

ladder toe board
section (4502603)
tower
ladder
angle
76 1/8” handrail
(4502090)
cage uprights end handrail /

toe board
(4502602)
connector strap
tower ladder
landing base
end handrail / (4502599)
toeboard
(4502602)
75 5/8” toe board

(4502085)
INSTALL CAPS, HANDRAILS, TOE BOARDS, AND THE LADDER CAGE

b
5 continue ladder installation

A tower ladder bottom angle must be positioned at the bottom of the tower section
adjacent to the location where the tower ladder leaves the tower ladder landing. See the
figure below. Connect the (continuing) ladder section to the tower ladder bottom angle
using the tower ladder bracket (3501127) as shown. Use 3/8” grade 5 bolts and nuts at
this connection. Continue ladder installation. Follow the ladder installation instructions.
NOTE: 1 1/2” square caps are not required

on galvanized handrails.
68
76 1/8” handrail
(4502090) ladder
1 1/2” square cap section
(1929023)
tower ladder
bracket
(3501127)
tower ladder
landing base
tower ladder
bottom angle
75 5/8”
end handrail / toe board toe board
(4502602) (4502085)
HANDRAIL END CONNECTIONS INSTALL CONTINUING LADDER STARTING AT THE LANDING BASE
a b

8 Tower Ladder
Step-Thru
1 install extension rails
Extension rails are used to walk “through” the ladder and onto a tower platform. The
extensions are connected to the ladder section below using the connectors provided and
5/16” bolts and nuts. Stabilize the rails to the platform using the braces.
69
extension connector
(080083)
extension rail
(080085)
5/16” bin
bolt / seal
washer
(018905) 5/16” nut
(018913)
ladder section
LADDER STEP-THRU ASSEMBLY

c

Ladder Stacking Drawings

The following are examples of some typical ladder stacking drawings. Refer to these
drawings as an aide in the assembly of your tower ladder.
WARNING! OSHA REGULATION: 1910.27(d)(2)

“Landing platforms.” When ladders are used to ascend to heights exceeding
70 20 feet (except on chimneys), landing platforms shall be provided for each 30
feet of height or fraction thereof, except that, where no cage, well, or ladder
safety device is provided, landing platforms shall be provided for each 20 feet
of height or fraction thereof. Each ladder section shall be offset from adjacent
sections. Where installation conditions (even for a short, unbroken length)
require that adjacent sections be offset, landing platforms shall be provided
at each offset.

8 Tower Ladder
10’ Tower Ladder Package with Platform
71
tower ladder angle
tower ladder angle

72
tower ladder angle
tower ladder angle
b
8 Tower Ladder
73
tower ladder angle
tower ladder angle
c
74
tower ladder angle
tower ladder angle
d
8 Tower Ladder
75
tower
ladder angle
tower
ladder angle
e
10’ Tower Ladder Package with Step-Thru
76
tower ladder angle
tower ladder angle
f
8 Tower Ladder
77
tower ladder angle
tower ladder angle
g
78
tower
ladder angle
tower
ladder angle
h
8 Tower Ladder
(2) Tower Stacking Examples
10' with platform 10' with Step-Thru
79
30' with platform 30' with platform
70' 70'
30' with platform 30' with platform

Part Numbers
Tower Ladder Angles Tower Ladder Hardware
Part No. Description Part No. Description
3501148 tower ladder angle, 4’ tower side 088028 ladder clip and bolt
3501140 tower ladder angle, 6’ tower side 088029 ladder splice
3501135 tower ladder angle, 8’ tower side 018908 1/2” flat washer
80 3501133 tower ladder angle, 10’ tower side 90010020 3/8” flat washer
3501142 tower ladder angle, 12’ tower side 018913 5/16” hex nut
- tower ladder angle, 14’ tower side 018912 1/2” hex nut
- tower ladder angle, 16’ tower side 90005024 3/8” nylock hex nut
3501130 ladder, mid angle, 4’ tower side 90000032 3/8” x 1 1/4” hex bolt
3501141 ladder, mid angle, 6’ tower side 90000034 3/8” x 2” hex bolt
3501136 ladder, mid angle, 8’ tower side 90031038 1/2” x 4” x 5 1/2” u-bolt
3501134 ladder, mid angle, 10’ tower side 3501127 tower ladder bracket
3501143 ladder, mid angle, 12’ tower side 3501129 tower ladder end bracket
- ladder, mid angle, 14’ tower side
- ladder, mid angle, 16’ tower side
Cage Components
Part No. Description
Ladder Sections 080023 D-ring, flared
Part No. Description 080024 D-ring, standard
088026 4’ ladder section 080054 D-ring, double
10021889 5’ ladder section 080081 D-ring, half
088027 8’ ladder section 080087 D-ring at extension
10021887 10’ ladder section 080090 D-ring half at extension
080068 2’ upright
080026 4’ upright
080053 5’ upright
080025 8’ upright
080052 10’ upright
080086 upright at platform
080089 upright at eave platform
080082 connector strap
080085 ladder extension rail
080083 ladder splice at eave

Index
A E
access bracing entry bracing 23 — 33
bottom horizontal brace 40
diamond access bracing 40 extension rails See step-thru
double access bracing, stages 0 - 3 33
double Z access bracing, stages 0 - 3 25
double Z access bracing, stages 4 - 6 30
K access bracing 40
F 81
regular access bracing 23 factory internal lateral cross bracing See lateral cross
retrofit towers with access bracing 26 bracing
single access bracing, stages 0 - 3 24
single access bracing, stages 4 - 6 28, 39 foundation 4, 8, 12, 15, 21, 32, 38, 42
single Z access bracing 25 — 26 foundation plan 14 — 15
square tower double access bracing 32 foundation plates 13
stages 4 - 6 additional instructions 40 minimum foundation connection 13
Z access bracing 25
adapter section See tower adapter stage

G
adapter stage See tower adapter stage galvanized-hot-dipped towers 11
anchoring rod 13 general safety requirements 6
general safety statement 3

B
grain elevator / tower installation 22
base stage to foundation 21
stages 4 - 6 warning 38 grain leg tower internal cross bracing 36
bolting standard bracing 18
bolt torque 10
H
handrails See tower stairway,
bracing See access bracing,
See also tower ladder landing,
See also side bracing,
See also tower stairway,
See also bracing connections
tower connections 43 See also tower corner landing
bracing connections, standard 20 hardware, where used See tower connections
C I
cage See tower ladder internal bracing
internal cross bracing 22
cage height above base 62
internal cross bracing 34 — 37
column dimensions See tower column dimensions
corner landing See tower corner landing K

K bracing See access bracing
D
diamond bracing See access bracing
distinguishing stages 16

L T
ladder See tower ladder top landing See also tower top landing
ladder cage height above base 62 torque 10
lateral cross bracing 34 — 35 tower adapter section See tower adapter stage
layout plan 12 tower adapter stage 17, 38
tower column dimensions 17

M tower column identification 16 — 17
mid angle 59 — 61
tower connections
stage 0 - 3 tower connections 19
82 O standard bracing connections 18
tower construction safety issues 8

OSHA 7, 57, 62
tower corner landing 49 — 50
handrails 50
P
tower ladder 57 — 79
part numbers 80 10’ tower ladder with platform 71
10’ tower ladder with step-thru 76
platform See tower corner landing, 15’ tower ladder with platform 72
See also tower switchback landing, 20’ tower ladder with platform 73
20’ tower ladder with step-thru 77
See also tower top landing, 25’ tower ladder with platform 74
See also tower ladder landing, 30’ tower ladder with platform 75
See also step-thru 30’ tower ladder with step-thru 78
end bracket 60
platforms, maximum distance between 57 ladder angles 58
ladder at ladder landing 68
preassembly 16 — 20 ladder bracket 60
preassembly of tower stages 18 ladder cage 62, 67
cage component layout 64
double D ring 64
R ladder clip and bolt 61
ladder landing See tower ladder landing
regular access bracing See access bracing ladder sections 63
ladder splice 63
ladder stacking drawings 70 — 79
S layout 58
OSHA 57, 62
safety
general safety statement 6 tower ladder angle 59 — 61
OSHA 7, 57, 62
read this manual 9 tower ladder landing 65 — 68
work area safety statement 6
tower sections 20 — 40
side bracing 43 6-Leg Tower Sections 41 — 42
stacking tower stages 22 tower stacking See stacking tower stages

6-leg tower additional instructions 41
stacking onto a 4 - 6 base section 38 tower staging identification 16 — 17
stacking onto a base section 22
tower stairway 22
assembly 48, 56
stage 3 adapter See tower adapter stage
corner landing See also tower corner landing
staging See tower staging identification landing connection 56
step-thru 69
switchback landing See tower switchback landing

locating the starter stair section 45
parts listing 46 — 47
stairway handrails 48
switchback landing See tower switchback landing Z
tower stairway example drawing 45
tower stairway specifications 44 z access bracing See access bracing
tower switchback landing 45, 51 — 53 Z bracing See access bracing
tower top landing 54 — 55
tower top plates 11
W
wind 9 83
wind load 8, 21, 36
work area safety statement 6
Recent Significant Manual Changes:

9-07 Version Changes
1 Page 9. A wind/weather warning was added.
2 Changes were made to the index and to text on various pages.

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for information on other Global Industries products see: www.globalindinc.com
for information on other Brownie Systems products see: www.go-brownie.com
BROWNIE SYSTEMS
P. O. Box 2105 • Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 - 2105, U.S.A.
(800) 228 - 4285 • FAX (308) 382-6954
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CONSTRUCTION AND OWNER’S MANUAL

P/N 4000023 rev 9-07

The Symbol shown below is used to call your attention to

Please Contact BROWNIE SYSTEMS or Your Dealer

Keep This Manual In A Safe Place Available For Future Reference

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GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

General Safety Statement

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3 Tower Top Plates.....................................................11

6 Tower Section Assembly........................................20

Stacking Stages onto the Base Stage................22

Stages 0 - 3 Tower Sections...... 23 - 27 & 32 - 33

Square Tower Double Access Bracing................32

Factory Internal Lateral Cross Bracing....... 34

Tower with Stages 4 - 6 Assembly......................38

Setting Base Stages 4 - 6 on the Foundation.......38

Stacking onto a 4 - 6 Base Section....................38

Access Bracing, Stages 4 - 6.............................40

6 - Leg Tower Sections. ......................................41

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MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP:

CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS:

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WARNING! Watch For This Symbol: !

WORK AREA SAFETY STATEMENT

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WARNING! Make sure that all persons on Towers, Tower Stairways,

WARNING! Installation of accessories or equipment in or on the Tower,

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TOWER CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ISSUES

WARNING! Local codes supersede the guidelines provided in this

WARNING! Internal lateral cross bracing must be installed to the inside

WARNING! Any alterations to Brownie Towers, Tower Stairways, Tower

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WARNING! Owners and Contractors: Before starting the construction

WARNING! Do not attempt construction on this tower or from heights

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Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8.2

Bolt Torque Value Table

WARNING! CRITICAL: The correct bolts as specified and provided

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WARNING! This page includes special instructions for ALL Galvanized-

REQUIRED GALVANIZED-HOTDIPPED TOP PLATE INSTALLATION

Important Note: Develop a layout plan of the tower, tower accessories

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Minimum Foundation Connection

WARNING! Towers with base stages 4, 5, and 6 require at least a

WARNING! Design your foundation in accordance with local codes

Anchoring Rod Diameter and Strength

Stage 0 7/8” diameter

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WARNING! Foundation Considerations (including the Foundation Plan)

BRACING CENTERLINE BRACING CENTERLINE

PLATE ORIENTATION PLATE ORIENTATION

Stage “C” “D” “E”

BASE DIMENSIONS - 4 COLUMN TOWER

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Foundation, Overhead View

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WARNING! Be sure to follow the specific instructions throughout this

Tower Column Identification - Stage 0, 1, 2, and 3

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