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TC6 TWO COLUMN TOWERSConstruction and Owner’s Manual

Effective Date: 2017-09-01Publication Number: 4000021 Rev 04(English Version)

2 TC6 Two Column Towers 40000212017-09-01

The safety and performance of this TC6 Two Column Tower, constructed and readied for operation will be affected by the installation and construction personnel. TC6 Two Column Towers generally involve extreme heights and high winds. Careful consideration must be given to the structural requirements. We therefore highly recommend the use of a skilled construction company with a qualifi ed structural engineer. Brownie cannot be responsible for the construction of the TC6 Two Column Tower. The information obtained in this manual is offered only as a convenience to the installer. No liability is expressed or implied toward the installation.

Watch for This Symbol - It calls your attention to instructions concerning personal safety! It signals a potential DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

It means “ATTENTION” - Become Alert! Your Personal Safety Is Involved! Read the message that follows and

Be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death!

This manual should be available at all times to the owner/operator. Contact the manufacturer to request extra copies.

Become Alert!


PREFACE

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

NOTE: Although MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie language translations of this manual are made as accurately as possible, if there is a confl ict or difference between the English and the other translations of this manual, the English text will prevail.

General Safety Statement Your safety and the safety of others associated with grain system equipment is of prime concern to us at Brownie. This manual was written with the safety of the operator and others who come into contact with the equipment as our prime concern. We wrote this manual to help you to better understand how to safely build and use this TC6 Two Column Tower.

It is your responsibility as the owner, builder, operator, or supervisor, to know what specifi c requirements, precautions, and hazards exist and to make these known to all personnel working with the equipment or in the area, so that they too may take any necessary safety precautions that may be required!

Failure to read this Manual and its Safety Instructions by all operators and all personnel is a misuse of the equipment. We want you as our partner in safety!

All personnel, including construction personnel, must read and understand this manual and all equipment operator’s manuals before starting TC6 Two Column Tower construction!


ContentsBecome Alert! ..............................................................................2

General Safety Statement .........................................................3

Warranty .......................................................................................5

<1> Safety ......................................................................6

<2> Pre-Assembly ....................................................... 11Bolt Torque .................................................................................12

Parts ............................................................................................13

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

<4> Assembly ..............................................................17Assemble Individual Tower Sections ......................................17

Stack and Install Tower Sections .............................................18

Bin Wall Connections ................................................................20

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


WarrantyMFS | York | Stormor | Brownie (the Company) makes the following warrantyto the initial retail purchaser of its products (the Customer).

MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP:

The Company warrants products manufactured by it to be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship in normal use and service for a period of one (1) yearafter 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 thiswarranty is as follows:

If within one (1) year after delivery to the customer the product fails to function properlydue to a defect in either materials or workmanship, the Company will at its option, eitherrepair the defective part or replace the defective part with a new or reconditioned part.Labor charges for removing defective parts and installing replacement parts, shippingcharges with respect to such parts, and applicable sales and other taxes, if any, shallnot be covered by this warranty.

CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS: There are no warranties or merchantability or fi tness for a particular purpose with respect to any product manufactured or sold by the Company. Motors providedby the Company are in most instances warranted by the manufacturer thereof and are not warranted by the Company. The Company shall not be responsible under this warranty or otherwise for personal injury or for Incidental or Consequential Damages, including, without limitation, loss of use and lost profi ts. This warranty does not apply to defects or damages caused by misuse, improper maintenance, or improper installation of the Company’s product or any equipment attached to or used in connection with the Company’s product. The Company reserves the rightto make changes or improvements to its products without incurring any obligationwith respect to previously manufactured products. Field modifi cation of this productwithout the expressed written permission of the Company constitutes a misuse ofthe product. The Company shall have no liability under this warranty until paymentin 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 otherwarranties on behalf of the Company.


<1> Safety

This Brownie Construction/Safety manual is written to assist and instruct:

1 Those who are responsible for the complete installation of this TC6 Two Column Tower; and

2 All users or others who are on or near this equipment during or after installation is complete.

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! ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS WARNING INFORMATION!

WARNING!

Watch For This Symbol: !

It Points Out Important Safety Precautions.

It Means “ATTENTION” - Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.

WARNING! Owners and Contractors: Before starting construction of this TC6 Two Column Tower, 1) READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL! 2) Read and understand the instructions for all equipment, auxiliary equipment structures, other products, and the like within or connected to this TC6 Two Column Tower / Grain System. 3) View all illustrations in this manual. 4) Read and understand any applicable OSHA Regulations, Building Codes, and Electric Codes.

WORK AREA AND EQUIPMENT SAFETYWhen climbing on towers, ladders, spanning structures, catwalks, trusses, or the equipment, take care not to fall from these structures. Common sense dictates such equipment should not be used when conditions such as rain or wind preclude their safe use. MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie strongly recommends optional climbing equipment be purchased to meet the current regulations and specifi cations set forth by OSHA or ANSI whether the individual operator is required by law to do so or not. When performing operations work or maintenance work on MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie products and at all times, use the correct OSHA approved Personal Protective Equipment, Life Saving Equipment, and Fall Protection Equipment, and always follow all OSHA Regulations.



OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH You may obtain further relevant safety information for the safe operation, construction, and use of all the MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie equipment in this manual and all other equipment described in this manual from OSHA, ANSI, and NIOSH:www.osha.gov1-800-321-OSHAwww.ansi.orgwww.cdc.gov/niosh1-800-232-4636 (cdc info, NIOSH)

PROPER PERSONNEL To insure safe use of all the MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie equipment in this manual and all other equipment described in this manual, make certain only trained persons install, maintain, and use these assemblies.

SAFETY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNSIf you have any specifi c equipment or system use safety needs for this product or system, call MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie.

In the USA -

Phone: 308-384-9320Phone: 1-800-247-6621 in the USAFax: 1-308-382-6954

WARNING! Do not use any damaged MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie parts. Do not use any damaged parts from another manufacturer. It may not be safe.

WARNING! Local, state, and national codes and regulations supersede the instructions provided in this manual and should be strictly adhered to. Contact the manufacturer if you have questions.

WARNING! DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE.

MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie assumes no liability with respect to proper construction and inspection, assembly, 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.

Safety


Safety

WORK AREA SAFETY STATEMENTUnder no circumstances should persons not involved in the operation be allowed to trespass into or be present in the work area.

It is the duty of all operators to make certain 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 until all such persons are safely out of these areas.

It is the responsibility of all operators to make certain 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 is their responsibility to KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN and orderly during operation. It is the operator’s responsibility to have damaged equipment repaired and to make certain all equipment is made free of sharp edges.


OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970Certain 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, fi xed 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.

OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONSOperation of this unit shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualifi ed to operate the machine. Also, In order to be qualifi ed, the operator must also know and meet all other requirements, such as, but not limited to, the following:

1 The owner / operator must know the national, state, and local regulations. Some laws and regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 years may operate power machinery including farm equipment.

2 Current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be involved.”*

3 Anyone operating or working around power equipment must understand and meet all legal and contractual requirements. Unqualifi ed persons are to STAY OUT of the work area.

4 Know and use proper LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procdures and know the emergency shut-off locations and any and all utilitites connected to the equipment.

* Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture, Subpart D. Section 9128.57 (a) (6).

SAFETY COMPLIANCEIt is your responsibility as an owner or operator or supervisor, to know what specifi c applicable safety regulations, requirements, precautions, and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the equipment or in the area, so they too may take any necessary required safety precautions. Always adhere to all safety laws pertaining to the construction and use of this installation.


Safety

WARNING! Make certain all persons on This TC6 Two Column Tower during construction are properly fastened to safety cables to prevent injury or death due to falling!

WARNING! Avoid injury or death! Use extreme caution when working from heights. Use the proper equipment when working from heights. Take the proper precautions to prevent persons or objects from falling!

WARNING! Installation of accessories or equipment in or on the TC6 Two Column Tower or grain systems equipment/structures that it was not designed to support will overstress the structure and void all MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie Warranties! If you do not have specifi c recommendations from Brownie where additional loading is involved, contact the Brownie Engineering Department before installing any such accessories or equipment.

WARNING! IMPORTANT: Make certain all persons within the work area on or installing ladders, towers, catwalks, lifts, crane lifts, scaffolds, safety cages, platforms, or the like are secure and not in danger of falling! Also make certain the work surfaces are clean and free of clutter.

WARNING! Any alterations to the TC6 Two Column Tower without the authorization of the Brownie Engineering Department is prohibited!

WARNING! DO NOT substitute parts or hardware for those supplied by Brownie.


Safety

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

WARNING! IMPORTANT: If any questions or diffi culty should arise during TC6 Two Column Tower installation, the contractor or owner should contact Brownie to get an answer and to resolve the problem!


<2> Pre-Assembly

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 1 Tools: The following tools are required

for the TC6 assembly and installation.1 - 5/16” open-end wrench and/or socket15/16” open-end wrench and/or socket5/8” open-end wrench and/or socketTorque wrench

2 Foundation: The foundation is critical to the integrity of the TC6 Tower. Consult an engineer for foundation design, to meet conditions unique to your site (soil type, water table, concrete quality, etc.). To assist with the foundation design, Brownie Systems will provide information relative to the tower reactions at foundation. NOTE: This instruction manual provides foundation recommendations. This is general information, only. Consult a qualifi ed engineer for your specifi c foundation needs.

3 Wall Attachment: The TC6 Tower is not a free-standing tower. The tower must be supported at various elevations, detailed in this manual on pages 19 - 25. The end-user is responsible for fabricating the support attachments.

4 Support beam: A support beam (see example on page 19) is required to transfer catwalk/conveyor loads into the TC6 Two Column Tower. The end-user is again responsible for fabricating the support beam. Minimum Material requirements are listed in the following table.

The TC6 Two Column Tower is an effi cient catwalk/conveyor support option, featuring a minimal surface area requirement. It is ideal for situations where space is limited. The Two Column Tower is available in 5’ [1,524 mm], 8’ [2,438 mm], and 10’ [3,048 mm] section heights, for 6’ [1,829 mm] and 8’ [2,438 mm] tower widths.

Catwalk TypeTC6 Tower

6’ [1,829 mm]wide

TC6 Tower8’ [2,438 mm]

wideRS64 W8x15 W8x18

6A W8x15 W8x186B W10x22 W10x306C W12x26 W12x356D W14x34 W14x48

Support Beam Material Requirements


Bolt Torque

Pre-Assembly

Bolt Head Identifi cation

Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8.2

WARNING! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY OTHER BOLT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THOSE SUPPLIED BYMFS | York | Stormor | Brownie !

WARNING! CRITICAL: You must use the correct bolts as designated and provided by MFS | York | Stormor | Brownie throughout the complete assembly of this TC6 Two Column Tower. And, you must achieve the correct bolt torques as indicated in the table on this page throughout the complete assembly! Using the wrong bolts or not achieving the correct torque values could result in the structural damage or failure of this TC6 Two Column Tower!

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

BoltDiameter

-Threads/Inch

Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 and 8.2

PT

PT

PT

ft-lb Nm kgf-m ft-lb Nm kgf-m ft-lb Nm kgf-m

1/4” - 20 1313 6 8.1 0.83 2000 9 12 1.2 2850 13 18 1.8

5/16” - 18 2176 12 16 1.7 3350 19 26 2.6 4700 27 37 3.7

3/8” - 16 3188 22 30 3.0 4950 34 46 4.7 6950 48 65 6.6

7/16” - 14 4388 35 47 4.8 6800 55 75 7.6 9600 77 104 11

1/2” - 13 6850 63 85 8.7 9050 83 110 11 12800 120 163 17

5/8” - 11 9300 110 150 15 14500 170 230 24 20300 230 312 32

3/4” - 10 11400 160 217 22 21300 290 390 40 30100 410 556 57

7/8” - 9 13800 220 298 30 29500 470 640 65 41600 670 910 93

1” - 8 15000 280 380 39 38700 710 960 98 54600 1000 1400 138

coarse thread boltsBolt Torque Values

T = Tightening Torque P = Bolt Tensile Load in lb


Parts

Pre-Assembly

Part Number Description Quantity

TC6

TOW

ER

- 6’

[1,8

29 m

m] W

IDE

10’ [3

,048

mm

] tal

l

- Tower Column 2

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

3988370 Diagonal - 125 7/16” [3,186 mm] 2

4800008 Hardware Package 1

8’ [2

,438

mm

] tal

l - Tower Column 2

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

3988373 Diagonal - 105 3/16” [3,186 mm] 2


5’ [1

,524

mm

] tal

l - Tower Column 2

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

3988376 Diagonal - 79 3/32” [2,009 mm] 2


TC6

TOW

ER

- 8’

[2,4

38 m

m] W

IDE

10’ [3

,048

mm

] tal

l

- Tower Column 2

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

3989622 Diagonal - 139 7/16” [3,542 mm] 2


8’ [2

,438

mm

] tal

l - Tower Column 2

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

3988428 Diagonal - 121 5/8” [3,089 mm] 2


5’ [1

,524

mm

] tal

l - Tower Column 2

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

3988425 Diagonal - 100 3/32” [2,542 mm] 2


TC6 Two Column Tower Part Lists

Har

dwar

e P

acka

ge

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

5/8” lock washers 17

5/8” hex nuts 2

7/8” UNC x 2”, grade 5 5

7/8” lock washers 5

7/8” hex nuts 5

7/16” UNC x 5 1/2” grade 2 hex bolt 1

7/16” lock washer 1

7/16” hex nut 1

[168 mm]

[60 mm]

Tower Column(6 5/8” outside diameter)

Diagonal Brace(2 3/8” outside diameter)

[60 mm]

Horizontal Brace(2 3/8” outside diameter)


Foundation (Example A)

Size: 19” x 89 5/8” [483 mm x 2277 mm] (6’ [1,830 mm] wide tower)

Depth: Equal to depth requirement for bin wall footing.

<3> Site / Foundation

NOTE: The example below illustrates extensions (19” x 19” [483 mm x 483 mm]) added to the bin foundation wall to accommodate the TC6 Tower foundation.

[483 mm]

89 5/8” [2,277 mm](6 ft wide tower)

Grade

Extension

Bin Foundation

19”19”

Example A. TC6 Tower Foundation.


Foundation Anchor Rod (Example B)

Material: 3/4” [20 mm] rebar

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

Confi guration:Position anchor rods through holes in anchor plates, extending 1” [26 mm] above plates. Apply a 5/8” [16 mm] fi llet weld all around.

Site / Foundation

Example B. FoundationAnchor Rod Confi guration.

AnchorPlate

5/8”Typ.

AnchorRod

1” [26 mm]Typical

1 ft[305 mm]Typical


Anchor Plate (Example C)

Material: 5/8” [16 mm] (A36) steel

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

Confi guration: Position anchor plates with a minimum of 2” [52 mm] concrete foundation all around, as shown in Example C.

Site / Foundation

7/8” = [22 mm]2” = [51 mm]15” = [381 mm]85 5/8” = [2175 mm]110 5/8” = [2810 mm]

2” Typical2” Typical

7/8” DiameterTypical

15”

15”

Bin FoundationExtension2”

min.Typical 85 5/8” (6 ft wide tower)

or110 5/8” (8 ft wide tower)

2” min.

Typical

Example C. Anchor Plate Confi guration Positioning Detail.


<4> Assembly

Assemble Individual Tower Sections

SECTION A-A

COLUMN

A

1

EAR

A

CO

LUM

N

1

1

HORIZONTAL

DIAGONAL

2

1

Horizontal is attached to outside of column ear at this end. Attachment is to inside of column ear at the other end.

Diagonal is attached to inside of column ear at both ends.

Diagonal

Horizontal

1 diagonals & horizontals to columnsRefer to the example below.

A) Use (2) tower columns, (2) diagonals, and (2) horizontals for each tower section.

B) Assemble the diagonal and horizontal bracing to tower columns at LOCATIONS 1 . Use 7/8” UNC x 2” grade 5 hex bolt, lock washer, and nut.

C) Connect diagonal braces at LOCATION 2 .Use 7/16” UNC x 5 1/2” grade 2 hex bolt, lock washer, and nut.

i IMPORTANT NOTE: The tower section should be assembled on relatively level ground. All bolted connections should be fi nger-tight only at this time.

WARNING! Install bracing so the column ear is “sandwiched” between the horizontal and diagonal brace. NEVER bolt tower bracing to the same side of the column ear! Note the position of the bracing (section A-A). Position the brace with the fl attened side of the brace next to the column ear (contact side).


Stack and Install Tower Sections

Assembly

2 install base section to foundationSee now the example on the next page. Install the tower (BASE SECTION) onto the foundation.

• Center the tower base section on the anchor plates.• If necessary, shim between column plates and anchor plates to plumb and level the base section.• Tighten hardware at all bracing connections, according to torque values table on page 12 of this manual. Verify that the tower base section is plumb.• Weld the tower columns to the anchor plates.Welding Requirements:Apply a 1/2” [13 mm] fi llet weld around the column plates to prevent water seepage. Use E70xx or E80xx welding rod. Attention: Certifi ed welding personnel are required for all fi eld welding requirements!

3 install the remaining sectionsStack the rest of the tower sections onto the tower base section. Use 5/8” NC x 2 1/2” grade 8 hex bolts, lock washers, and nuts at the column to column connections.• Stack tower sections until you reach an elevation where wall connection is required. See Bin Wall Connections Locations on the next page for additional information.• Tie the tower back to the support structure (i.e. grain bin).• Tighten all hardware connections according to the torque values provided on page 12 of this manual.• Repeat the above sequence until the tower is completely installed.

WARNING! ALL Galvanized - HOT DIPPED TOWERS require that Tower Top Plates be installed at the top terminating ends of each tower column. Use sealer caulking between the tower top plates and the column splices to completely stop leakage as required. Tower Top Plates are found with your hardware kit, and install using the column splice bolts, lock washers, and nuts. The installation of these plates will stop water from entering and pooling in tower columns. If any water was allowed to pool inside a tower column, the water could freeze and cause the tower column to split which could result in structural failure of the tower! In addition, a 1/4” [7 mm] hole must be drilled in the bottom of all base tower section columns to allow any water to escape that may enter into tower columns! Correct performance of this step will prevent freezing water damage.


Assembly

Bin Wall Connections Locations

4 determine connection locationsDetermine the bin wall connection locations. The TC6 Two Column Tower must be supported at the following locations:

1 Bin eave. 2 Column splice below bin eave. 3 Every 30’ [9,144 mm] below bin eave column splice.

Bin wall connections must be positioned within 7” [178 mm] of column splices; an exception is at the bin eave. Connections between the bin and tower are acceptable at any point along tower columns. Each Column must be tied into an adequate support structure (i.e. grain bin) at the stated elevations. See pages 20 - 25 for suggested installation/connection methods.

BASE SECTION

BIN EAVE1

COLUMN SPLICE BELOW2

BIN EAVE

3

3

30'[9144mm]

30'[9144mm]

SPREADER BEAM

SUPPORT BEAM


Assembly

Bin Wall Connections

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

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

STIFFENER CONNECTION EAR

3981393

STIFFENER

COLUMN CONNECTION EAR

3981390

COLUMN SPLICE PLATES

Connection Ears Installation


Assembly

Connection Method 1: Tower Away From Bin Wall

6a fi eld cut angle standoffsRefer to the examples on the next 2 pages. Confi gure your bracing as shown in these examples. Measure and cut (2) 3” x 3” x 3/8” [78 mm x 78 mm x 10 mm] angle STANDOFFS and (2) 3” x 3” x 3/8” [78 mm x 78 mm x 10 mm] angle STANDOFF DIAGONALS for use at each bin wall connection location. Cut each standoff brace to adequate length. Field drill holes for bolts at connection ear locations.

STANDOFF DIAGONAL

DISTANCE 1 STANDOFF DIAGONALDISTANCE 2

STANDOFF

DISTANCE 1

STANDOFF

DISTANCE 2

BIN WALL

STIFFENER CONNECTION EAR

TOWER COLUMN CONNECTION EAR

2 COLUMN TOWER

TOP VIEW

Determine Standoff Distances

NOTE: STANDOFFS and DIAGONAL STANDOFFS are not supplied by Brownie.

NOTE: Connection Method 1 is used when the Two Column Tower foundation is independent of the grain bin foundation. Connection Method 2 is used when the Two Column Tower anchors to the grain bin stem wall (foundation).


Assembly

7a install angle standoffsBolt in place angle STANDOFFS and angle STANDOFF DIAGONALS to STIFFENER CONNECTION EARS and TOWER COLUMN CONNECTION EARS. Where angles interfere, cut off angle ends. Spray paint cut ends with touch-up paint.Use 7/8” x 2” hex bolts and nuts. (Securely tighten all bolts!)

NOTE: STANDOFFS and STANDOFF DIAGONALS are not supplied by Brownie.

STANDOFF 1

STANDOFF 2

STANDOFF DIAGONAL 1

STANDOFF DIAGONAL 2

TOWER COLUMNTOWER

COLUMN


STANDOFF DIAGONAL cut

interference edges

BIN WALL

2 COLUMN TOWER

TOP VIEWSTANDOFF 1

STANDOFF 2

STANDOFF DIAGONAL 1 STANDOFF

DIAGONAL 2

Assembly

STANDOFF 1 STANDOFF 2STANDOFF

DIAGONAL 1

STANDOFF DIAGONAL 2

2 COLUMN TOWER(WITH SOME BRACES NOT

SHOWN FOR CLARITY)

STIFFENER


Connection Method 2: Tower Near Bin Wall

8a fi eld cut mounting angleRefer to the examples on this page and the next. Confi gure your installation as shown in the examples on the next page. Measure and cut (1) 4” x 4” x 1/4” [102 mm x 102 mm x 6 mm] MOUNTING ANGLE to the length required to extend beyond both tower COLUMN CONNECTION EARS. Spray paint cut ends with a zinc-rich paint. Field drill bolt holes at the connection ear locations. To fi nd the drill hole locations, make a drill template by marking the locations for the MOUNTING ANGLE drill holes. Accurately transfer the drill hole locations from the template to the MOUNTING ANGLE.

NOTE: MOUNTING ANGLES are not supplied by Brownie.

i IMPORTANT NOTE: The (2) drill holes closest to the angle upright leg must be drilled far enough from the angle upright leg so your wrench can successfully turn the bolts installed in these holes.

xx

xx

TOP VIEW

BIN WALL

2 COLUMN TOWER

DRILL TEMPLATE

STIFFENERCONNECTION EARS

Assembly

NOTE: Connection Method 1 is used when the Two Column Tower foundation is independent of the grain bin foundation. Connection Method 2 is used when the Two Column Tower anchors to the grain bin stem wall (foundation).


Assembly

9a method 2 connection installationRefer to the following examples. Bolt the MOUNTING ANGLE to the STIFFENER CONNECTION EARS and the tower COLUMN CONNECTION EARS. Use 7/8” x 2” hex bolts and nuts. Securely tighten all bolts!(Securely tighten all bolts!)

NOTE: MOUNTING ANGLES are not supplied by Brownie.

NOTE: For clarity, the BIN WALL is not shown in the upper example on this page.

TOP VIEWBIN WALL

MOUNTINGANGLE

2 COLUMN TOWER

STIFFENER

STIFFENERS

MOUNTINGANGLE

3/4” X 2” HEX BOLT(4 PLACES)

TOWERCOLUMN

TOWERCOLUMN

angle upright leg


IndexA

accessories 6, 9

anchor plates 15, 16, 18

anchor rod 15

angle standoff diagonals 21

angle standoffs 22

ANSI 6, 7

assemble individual tower sections 17

assembly 7, 17

Bbase tower section 18, 19

become alert 2, 6

bin eave 19

bin foundation 16, 21

bin stiffeners 20, 22, 23, 24, 25

bin wall connections 20

bin wall connections locations 19

bolt head identifi cation 12

bolt torque 12

builder 3

building codes 7

Ccatwalks 6, 9

catwalk type 11

caulking 18

climbing 6

codes 6, 7

column connection ears 20, 24, 25

column ears 17

column splice plates 20, 25

column splices 19, 23

concrete 14

connection ears 21, 24

connection ears installation 20

connection method 1: tower away from bin wall 21

connection method 2: tower near bin wall 24

construction 3, 6, 7

construction personnel 2

contents 4

contractors 6, 10

Ddamaged tower parts 7

determine standoff distances 21

diagonals 13, 17

diagonal standoffs 21

drill template 24

Eelectrical power 7

electric codes 6

employees 8

engineer 11

Ffall protection equipment 6

foundation 11, 14, 16, 21

foundation anchor rod 15

freezing water 18

Ggalvanized - hot dipped towers 18

general safety statement 3

Hhardware 9, 12, 17, 20, 22, 25

hardware identifi cation 12

hardware package 13

hazards 3, 8

heights 9

horizontals 13, 17


Index

Iinspection 7

Lladders 6, 9

liability 2, 7

lifts 9

lockout 7, 8

Mmounting angles 24, 25

NNIOSH 7

Ooperation 8

operators 3, 6, 8

OSHA 6

OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH 7

OSHA occupational safety and health act of 1970 8

owner 3, 6, 8, 10

Ppaint 22

parts 13

personal protection equipment (PPE) 6

personnel 3

power equipment 8

pre-assembly 11

precautions 3, 8

preface 3

pre-installation checklist 11

prevent freezing water damage 18

proper personnel 7

Ssafety 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

safety cables 9

safety compliance 8

safety questions or concerns 7

shims 18

sidewall attachment 11

site / foundation 14

stack and install tower sections 18

standoff diagonals 22, 23

standoffs 21, 22, 23

stiffener conneciton ears 20, 22, 25

stiffeners 22, 23, 24, 25

supervisor 3

support beam 11, 19

support beam material requirements 11

support structure 19

Ttable of contents 4

TC6 two column tower parts lists 13

tools 11

touch-up paint 22

tower columns 13, 17

towers 2, 3, 6, 9

tower section heights 11

tower sections 17, 18

tower top plates 18

Wwall attachment 11

warranty 5, 9

welding requirements 18

welding rod 18

wind / weather 2, 6

wind load 10

work area safety statement 6, 8


Notes:


Recent Signifi cant Manual Changes: 2012-07-26 Rev 02 Changes

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

2015-04-08 Rev 03 Changes 1 Pages 2 - 12. The safety information was updated. 2 Pages 21 and 24. Text changes were made.

2017-09-01 Rev 04 Changes 1 Pages 2 - 12. The safety information was updated. 2 Page 4. The table of contents was regenerated. 3 Page 12. Minor text changes were made. 4 Pages 26 - 27. The index was regenerated. 5 AGI identity changes were made throughout the manual.

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