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Manual Silo Csi
4.00" Corrugation
Owner’s Manual
PNEG-1094-JS
Date: 11-11-14
PNEG-1094-JS
All information, illustrations, photos and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any
time without notice.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
General Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 9
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Decals ..................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Bins with Stirring Devices .................................................................................................................14
Selecting the Appropriate “Series” Grain Bin ...................................................................................... 14
General Instructions for Stirring Devices ............................................................................................. 14
Chapter 5 Foundations ........................................................................................................................................15
Foundation Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 15
Foundation Forms ............................................................................................................................... 16
Placement of the Fan Pad: Transitions, Fans and Heaters Only ........................................................ 18
Anchor Bolt Placement ........................................................................................................................ 20
Outside Bin Hold-Down Charts (4.00" Corrugation) ............................................................................ 21
Reinforcement Bar Properties ............................................................................................................. 21
Floating Monolithic Foundation Pad for Bins with up to 5 Rings ......................................................... 22
Frost Free Pad Recommendations ..................................................................................................... 23
Frost Free Pads .................................................................................................................................. 24
Location of Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 Installation ..........................................................................................................................................27
Sidewall Construction .......................................................................................................................... 27
Caulking Sidewall Sheet Seams ......................................................................................................... 29
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids .......................................................................................... 33
Lifting Jack Usage ............................................................................................................................... 34
Sidewall Gauges ................................................................................................................................. 35
Ladder Placement ............................................................................................................................... 37
2 Ring Door Installation ....................................................................................................................... 49
Options for 2 Ring Doors ..................................................................................................................... 54
Round Access Door Weldment Assembly .......................................................................................... 55
Outside Bin Hold-Down Details (4.00" Corrugation) ........................................................................... 56
Base Angle Installation ........................................................................................................................ 57
Chapter 7 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................59
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of lading
to justify their claim to the transport company.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. In some circumstances, the company also provides field improvements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused,
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the
responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment
of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
This product has sharp edges, which may cause serious injury. To avoid injury, handle
sharp edges with caution and always use proper protective clothing and equipment.
Sidewall bundles or sheets must be stored in a safe manner. The safest method of storing sidewall
bundles is laying horizontally with the arch of the sheet upward, like a dome. Sidewall sheets stored on
edge must be secured so that they cannot fall over and cause injury. Use care when handling and moving
sidewall bundles.
Personnel operating or working around equipment should read this manual. This manual must be
delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse
of the equipment.
Safety Instructions
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to
keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some
problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very
dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic Steel-Toed Boots
or steel parts.
The manufacturer does not warrant any roof damage caused by excessive vacuum or internal
pressure from fans or other air moving systems. Adequate ventilation and/or “makeup air” devices
should be provided for all powered air handling systems. The manufacturer does not recommend
the use of downward flow systems (suction). Severe roof damage can result from any blockage of
air passages. Running fans during high humidity/cold weather conditions can cause air exhaust
or intake ports to freeze.
CAUTION
ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring,
24" porthole door cover and roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these
locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
DANGER
Rotating flighting will Flowing material will Crusted material will
kill or dismember. trap and suffocate. collapse and suffocate.
ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring,
24" porthole door cover and roof manway cover. If a decal has been damaged or is missing in any of these
locations, contact the manufacturer for a free replacement decal.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
WARNING
UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Use CENTER FLOOR OUTLET ONLY until NO grain
remains above this outlet.
2. Side floor outlets to be used ONLY when above
condition is satisfied.
3. Lock all side floor outlets to avoid accidental
premature use.
4. See manufacturers instructions for proper use of
factory supplied sidedraw (wall) discharge systems.
Stirring devices may create additional loads on grain bin sidewalls, roofs and
floors. If high-moisture grain is loaded too deep and too fast, bin walls can
WARNING become overloaded. Observe the following installation and operation procedures
if the bin is to be equipped with a stirring device.
Foundation Recommendations
These are general foundation recommendations. Site conditions, system requirements and other factors
may create foundation construction requirements not covered by this manual.
Foundation Forms
Foundation Form Options
Two styles of foundation forms are commonly used for unstiffened farm bins. The first is the
Circular Form. (See Figure 5B.) The second style of foundation is the Octagon Form, made of
2" x 8" boards set into a square with blocked corners to form an octagon. This eight sided form will
approximate a circle and is easy to construct. (See Figure 5C on Page 17.)
Footing trench
Carpenter’s level
Footing trench
Fan pad and fan must be level and smooth for proper operation. Improper
CAUTION leveling can cause vibration problems.
Fan pad and fan must be level and smooth for proper operation. Vibration
CAUTION problems can result from improper fan leveling.
Figure 5G
NOTE: -Lap all circumferential bars 35 diameters and stagger all laps in plan 3'-0".
-All reinforcement bar estimates do not include end laps.
* Contact the manufacturer’s engineering department for heights greater than 6".
** The optional #4 rebar grid can be substituted for the wire mesh in most cases. Place the #4 bars in the
pad at 18" c/c each way.
Outside U/J Anchor Bolt # of Total Cu. Yds. Sq. Ft. Length #6
Bin Diameter Anchor Chord ** Optional #4 (ft.)
Radius Radius Anchors Concrete Mesh Bar
12' 6'-6" 6' - 3-1/4" 8' - 10-7/16" 4 4.0 300 100 200
15' 8'-0" 7 - 9-1/4" 9' - 1-1/2" 5 5.5 500 100 300
18' 9'-6" 9' - 3-1/16" 9' - 3-1/16" 6 7.5 700 200 400
21' 11'-2" 10' - 8-15/16" 9' - 3-15/16" 7 9.5 900 200 600
24' 12'-6" 12' - 2-7/8" 9' - 4-3/8" 8 12.0 1100 200 700
27' 14'-0" 13' - 8-3/4" 9' - 4-11/16" 9 14.5 1200 200 900
30' 15'-7" 15' - 2-11/16" 9' - 4-7/8" 10 17.5 1600 200 1100
33' 17'-0" 16' - 8-9/16" 9'-5" 11 20.5 1800 300 1300
36' 18'-8" 18' - 2-7/16" 9' - 5-1/16" 12 24.0 2300 300 1500
* Contact the manufacturer’s engineering department for heights greater then 6".
The optional #4 rebar grid can be substituted for the wire mesh in most cases. Place the #4 bars in the
pad at 18" c/c each way.
Location of Accessories
1. On this page are typical bin layouts showing the suggested location of bin accessories. Figure 5J
below shows two (2) fans should be placed at a 90° angle to each other.
2. Figure 5K below shows the fan and unloading auger on opposite sides of the bin to allow good air
flow. When locating the manway, be sure the ladder will not interfere with the other bin accessories
below it. Roof vents should be spaced evenly around the roof.
Sidewall Construction
Sidewall Construction Instructions
Gauge Color code
1. Before bolting the sidewall sheets together, check for the proper gauge of steel for the first ring.
Higher gauge numbers denote the thinner materials. (For example, 20 gauge material is thinner than
14 gauge.)
2. In erecting most grain bins, the thinnest material usually goes on top, therefore the first sidewall ring
you assemble will be the top ring of the bin.
3. Check the various gauges of the bin with the color code chart and begin building accordingly.
REMEMBER..... Assemble the top ring first.
Figure 6A
Door Placement
Consider the location of the door and other accessories before starting the bin. Proper placement of lifting
jacks in relationship to the anchor bolts could make a difference on odd or even ring bins. (See Figure 6B
and Figure 6C.)
NOTE: The walk-through diameter door must be centered between two (2) anchor bolts. The sidewall
sheets are staggered 1/3 from end to end.
Hardware
Identifying Bolt Grades
Under no condition shall any other bolts be substituted for those supplied by
CAUTION the manufacturer.
Grade 2 Bolts
1. Grade 2 bolts are designated with a plain head. Grade 2 bolts will not be used in this grain bin.
Grade 5 Bolts
2. Grade 5 bolts are designated by three (3) slash marks on the head. All 5/16" diameter bolts
are to be grade 5 or higher.
Grade 8 Bolts
3. Grade 8 bolts are designated by six (6) slash marks evenly spaced on the head.
NOTE: Do not tighten bolts to exceed the torque specifications listed below.
5/16"-18 15 20
3/8"-16 35 42
7/16"-14 65 72
1/2"-13 95 105
Hardware Usage
20 Gauge - 15 gauge sidewall sheets, use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts. (S-7482) [44 pcs.]
14 Gauge and 13 gauge sidewall sheets, use 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts and nuts. (S-7483) [66 pcs.]
12 Gauge - 8 gauge sidewall sheets, use 3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts. (S-7487) [66 pcs.]
Use 5/16" bolts and nuts when joining 13 to 12 gauge on horizontal seams.
Use 5/16" x 1-1/4" (S-7483) for attaching floor flashing to the sidewall.
Bolt Usage
(Refer to Pages 30-32 for complete bolt usage.)
This bolt is primarily used to connect roof panels together where they overlap. It is also used at the
bottom of the flat bottomed bins to attach the base angle to the sidewall sheet.
S-7482 Dark Blue 1500 5/16" x 3/4" Bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
S-10260 Lime Green 1250 5/16" x 1" Bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
S-7483 Black 1000 5/16" x 1-1/4" Bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
S-7487 Grey 850 3/8" x 1" Bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
S-7485 Light Green 1000 3/8" x 1" Flanged bolt without sealing washer
S-7488 Orange 650 3/8" x 1-1/2" Bolt pre-assembled with sealing washer
S-7486 Dark Brown 700 3/8" x 1-1/2" Flange bolt without sealing washer
4. Bolt the next ring to the inside of the first ring. Be sure to stagger the sheets and select the proper
gauge material.
5. Lower the bin onto the foundation after assembling and tightening bolts on the new ring or rings.
6. Re-bolt the lifting straps to the lowest ring in place thus far. Continue ring additions until ready for the
door installation.
NOTE: The number of lifting jacks required is best determined by personal experience. Factors such as
bin size, soil compaction, wind velocity, jack design, etc., are all to be considered when deciding
how many to use. If in doubt, use one jack on every vertical seam. Be sure to use heavy duty jacks
for commercial installation.
NOTE: Add inside and outside ladders to bin walls as you continue to raise the bin. (Refer to the manual
supplied with the ladder.)
Sidewall Gauges
4.00" Standard Bin Sidewall Gauges
UNDERLINE Denotes 2 ring door location
Model # Bin Diameter # Rings 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-
WS 15 3 16 20 20
WS 15 4 16 18 20 20
WS 15 5 16 17 18 20 20
WS 18 3 16 20 20
WS 18 4 16 17 20 20
WS 18 5 15 16 18 20 20
WS 18 6 13 14 16 17 18 20
WS 18 7 12 13 14 16 17 18 20
WS 18 8 12 12 13 14 16 17 18 20
WS 18 9 11 12 12 13 14 16 17 18 20
WS 21 3 16 18 20
WS 21 4 15 17 20 20
WS 21 5 14 16 17 20 20
WS 21 6 13 14 16 17 20 20
WS 21 7 12 13 14 16 17 18 20
WS 21 8 12 12 13 14 16 17 18 20
WS 21 9 11 12 12 13 14 16 17 18 20
WS 24 3 16 18 20
WS 24 4 16 17 20 20
WS 24 5 14 15 17 20 20
WS 24 6 13 14 15 17 20 20
WS 24 7 12 13 14 15 17 18 20
WS 24 8 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20
WS 24 9 11 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20
WS 27 3 16 17 20
WS 27 4 14 16 17 20
WS 27 5 14 15 17 18 20
WS 27 6 13 14 15 17 18 20
WS 27 7 12 13 14 15 17 17 18
WS 27 8 11 12 13 14 15 17 17 18
WS 27 9 11 11 12 13 14 15 17 17 18
WS 30 4 14 16 17 20
WS 30 5 14 14 17 18 20
WS 30 6 13 13 14 16 17 18
WS 30 7 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 30 8 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 30 9 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 33 4 14 15 17 20
WS 33 5 14 14 17 17 20
WS 33 6 13 13 14 16 17 18
WS 33 7 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 33 8 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 33 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 36 4 14 15 17 18
WS 36 5 14 14 17 17 18
WS 36 6 13 13 14 16 17 18
WS 36 7 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 36 8 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 36 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 36 10 8 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18
WS 42 4 14 15 17 18
WS 42 5 13 14 15 17 18
WS 42 6 12 13 14 15 17 18
WS 42 7 11 12 13 14 15 17 18
WS 42 8 11 11 12 13 14 15 17 18
WS 42 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 17 18
WS 42 10 8 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 17 18
WS 48 4 14 14 17 17
WS 48 5 13 14 14 17 17
WS 48 6 12 13 14 14 17 17
WS 48 7 11 12 13 14 14 17 17
WS 48 8 10 11 12 13 14 14 17 17
WS 48 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 14 17 17
WS 48 10 8 8 10 11 12 13 14 14 17 17
WH 18 5 14 16 17 18 20
WH 18 6 13 14 16 17 18 20
WH 21 5 14 16 17 18 20
WH 21 6 13 14 16 17 18 20
WH 24 5 14 15 17 18 20
WH 24 6 13 14 15 17 18 20
WH 27 5 14 15 16 17 20
WH 27 6 13 14 15 16 17 20
WH 30 5 14 14 15 17 18
WH 30 6 13 13 14 15 17 18
WH 33 5 13 14 15 17 18
WH 33 6 12 13 14 15 17 18
WH 36 5 13 14 15 17 18
WH 36 6 12 13 14 15 17 18
Ladder Placement
Starting Location of Ladders
Ladder placement is very critical to assure proper fit of all parts later on as safety cage is bolted in place.
Proper placement of the roof ladder and manway will establish the location of the ladder. The ladder must
be centered directly below the roof ladder. Refer to Figure 6F below for proper location of field drilled holes
(3/8"). Holes must be 18-3/4" apart and 4" below the top horizontal row of holes directly in line with the
pre-punched holes in the horizontal seam. Platform mounting angle must be located 9-3/8" to the right of
the ladder holes. All of these dimensions are very critical to assure proper fit of all parts.
Figure 6F
Eave Starter Bracket and Ladder Placement for External Ladder without
Cage or Platform
Ladder placement on the grain bin is very important. Refer to Figure 6G and follow the correct dimensions
as shown. The ladder starter brackets must be located in line with the horizontal seam. Check the 4' ladder
section to make sure the ladder rung dimples are to the top surface and attach to the starter brackets using
the hole located 1" from top of the ladder. All standoff brackets must be located in horizontal seam holes
(repeating every 44") and attached to each additional 4' ladder section required. Use 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts
for all connections. It is also necessary to field drill a 3/8" hole on the ladder section for each starter bracket
(L.H. and R.H.).
Figure 6G
Figure 6H
Figure 6I
Figure 6J
Figure 6K
Figure 6L
Figure 6N
Figure 6O
Figure 6Q
Vertical Supports
After all three (3) hoop assemblies are in place, attach the 48" vertical supports from hoop assembly to hoop
assembly as shown. This will require ten (10) supports, five (5) between each set of hoops. The 2nd set of
vertical supports will need to be bent at the flat area to allow for the tapering of the bottom hoop assembly.
Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts (unless otherwise noted) with the head of the bolt to the inside of the safety cage.
Safety Cage
Attach the vertical support pieces to the existing hoop halves above using the 5/16" x 3/4" bolts and nuts
(with the heads on the inside of the cage). Fasten two (2) hoop halves together and bolt to other end of
vertical supports. Attach cage hoop brackets to ladder as shown in Figure 6S. Once cage hoop brackets
have been installed, attach cage hoop halves and tighten bolts. Repeat installation for each safety
cage required.
Figure 6S
2. Re-install inner door panels (19-21) at original locations. Close latch bars (12) to lock panels in place.
Be sure that panels are fully seated over all bearing pins (17). Install inner panel hinge assemblies
(8-10) per illustration instructions with hinges.
NOTE: Do not distort door frame with use of alignment or drift punches - if necessary, drill or ream
holes to insert bolts in door frame. Now tighten frame bolts starting at center and working
toward top and bottom on each side.
3. Keep inner panels latched and loosen all bearing pin bolts (17). Re-tighten all bearing pin bolts. This
makes loading on pins uniform for easier operation of panels.
4. If some latch bars (12) are loose or require excessive force to lock, loosen hex socket cap screws
and adjust in or out until latch bars operate smoothly. Check that the panels are fully seated over all
bearing pins.
5. Re-install outer door cover (1). Adjust outer door hinges and latches as required.
6. Assemble door hold back as shown in Figure 6V on Page 50. Open door cover (1) until it approaches
the bin wall. Hook retaining bracket (5) over lower latch (2) mount and position the door hold back
bracket (24) against bin wall in a valley. Drill a 3/8" hole through the bin wall and bolt the door hold
back bracket (24) to the bin. If needed, install the door hold back extension (25) to door hold back
bracket (24).
4.00" Corrugation
WD-6241
12'-27' Bins/Silos
WD-6245
WD-6244
48'-Bins/Silo - 9 rings
WD-6248
WD-6243
12'-24' Bins/Silos - with auger hood panel
WD-6247
Part # Qty
Part # Qty
Improperly unloading grain through door opening may cause grain bin failure.
Unloading directly through the door opening should be limited to grain bins no
CAUTION larger than 24' (7.32 m) diameter and grain depths no greater than 18' (5.49 m).
Unloading from the door opening should be done only with use of an auger hood
with the auger inserted through the opening all the way to the center of the bin.
Bin Step
Figure 6Y
Figure 6Z
Figure 6AA
Figure 6AB
Warranty Extensions:
The Limited Warranty period is extended for the following products:
GSI further warrants that the portable and tower dryer frame and basket, excluding all auger and auger drive components,
shall be free from defects in materials for a period of time beginning on the twelfth (12th) month from the date of purchase
and continuing until the sixtieth (60th) month from the date of purchase (extended warranty period). During the extended
warranty period, GSI will replace the frame or basket components that prove to be defective under normal conditions
of use without charge, excluding the labor, transportation, and/or shipping costs incurred in the performance of this
extended warranty.
GSI Group
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL 62510-0020
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
Fax: 1-217-226-4420
www.gsiag.com