Assembly Instructions Silo Ø9,93-19 t45 (x10) (Buhler) Pev - Sym19-00781 (m11-m15 & m21-m25) Malt Silos
Assembly Instructions Silo Ø9,93-19 t45 (x10) (Buhler) Pev - Sym19-00781 (m11-m15 & m21-m25) Malt Silos
Ø9,93-19 T45 (x10) (BUHLER) PEV--SYM19-00781 MALT SILOS (M11-M15 & M21-M25)
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MARK DESCRIPTION THICKNESS QUANTITY
ROOF
120504 ROOF SHEET 0,8 34
120541 ROOF SHEET WITH CIRCULAR HOLE 0,8 5
110155 ROOF COLLAR 3 1
124162 ROOF CENTER COLLAR D808mm 5 1
120241 TOP FOR ROOF CENTER COLLAR D800mm 3 1
120261 REINFORCEMENT FOR TOP FOR ROOF CENTER COLLAR D800mm 3 4
111420 FLASHING FOR ROOF COLLAR R1080mm FOR 4 REINFORCEMENTS 0,8 4
120384 REINFORCEMENT CENTER COLLAR "U" 75x30x760mm 2 12
110162 FLASHING SHEET 0,8 39
110011 SMALL ROOF'S CLIP 2 117
110012A LARGE ROOF'S CLIP 2 39
120692 ROOF LADDER RUNG L= 418mm 3 12
120691 ROOF LADDER RUNG L= 1100mm 3 9
120715A RING FOR MANHOLE 2 1
124128 COVER OF INSPECTION DOOR 2 1
120780 "U" HINGE FOR MANHOLE 3 1
120779 "U" FOR HINGE-MANHOLE 3 1
121811 WEATHER STRIP L=1500 mm 1
124132 SEAL SET FOR INSPECTION DOOR 1
BOLT 8 X 30 ISO 4017 GALVANISED C-8.8 810
BOLT 10 X 25 ISO 4017 GALVANISED C-8.8 250
NUT M-8 ISO 4161 WITH FLANGE 810
NUT M-10 ISO 4032 GALVANISED C-8.8 250
FLAT WASHER M-10 DISO 7091 GALVANISED 30
WEATHERSEAL WASHER M-8 GALVANISED 830
WEATHERSEAL WASHER M-10 GALVANISED 450
METRE OF PLASTILINE D 6mm 18
BODYSHEET
110000A BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS DOUBLE JOINT 0,8 25
122302 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS DOUBLE JOINT WITH LOGO SYMAGA 0,8 1
1
122981 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT 0,8 26
122981 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT 1 39
122981 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT 1,2 52
122981 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT 1,5 78
122981 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT 1,8 13
122981 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT 2 13
123995 ACCESS DOOR SET TYPE 2 1
122984 BODYSHEET WITH MANHOLE 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT 1,8 1
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MARK DESCRIPTION THICKNESS QUANTITY
ROOF
111882 STIFFENER'S SPLICE 67x456mm 1,5 52
111882 STIFFENER'S SPLICE 67x456mm 2 26
111882 STIFFENER'S SPLICE 67x456mm 3 52
111883 INSIDE STIFFENER'S SPLICE 60x456mm 3 52
BOLT 8 X 30 ISO 4017 GALVANISED C-8.8 50
BOLT 10 X 20 ISO 4017 GALVANISED C-8.8 1970
BOLT 10 X 25 ISO 4017 GALVANISED C-8.8 1320
BOLT 10 X 40 ISO 4017GALVANISED C-8.8 330
BOLT 10 X 50 ISO 4017 GALVANISED C-8.8 190
CJTO TOR M10x20+ARAN CHAPA/GOMA M10 890
CJTO TOR M10x25+ARAN CHAPA/GOMA M10 13450
CJTO TOR M10x30+ARAN CHAPA/GOMA M10 6970
NUT M-8 ISO 4032 GALVANISED C-8.8 50
NUT M-10 ISO 4032 GALVANISED C-8.8 24980
FLAT WASHER M-8 ISO 7091 GALVANISED 50
FLAT WASHER M-10 DISO 7091 GALVANISED 20480
METRE OF PLASTILINE D 6mm 1068
SILICONE TUBE 3
Mts. POLYETHILENE JOINT 15x20 mm 9
COLD GALVANIZING SPRAY 985 ZINC 2
HOPPER T45 WITH RING
118771 ANCHOR PLATE TYPE "3" 160x100x15mm D22x30mm 5 y 15 mm 26
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MARK DESCRIPTION THICKNESS QUANTITY
NUT M-12 ISO 4032 GALVANISED C-8.8 SB ROOF 7870
NUT M-20 ISO 4032 GALVANISED C-8.8 710
NUT M-30 ISO 4032 GALVANISED C-8.8 610
FLAT WASHER M-10 DISO 7091 GALVANISED 170
FLAT WASHER M-12 ISO 7091 GALVANISED 200
FLAT WASHER M-20 ISO 7091 GALVANISED 1120
FLAT WASHER M-30 ISO 7091 GALVANISED 610
WEATHERSEAL WASHER M-10 GALVANISED 170
WEATHERSEAL WASHER M-12 GALVANISED 7700
BEVEL WASHER FOR "U" M-12 DIN 434 GALVANISED 60
BEVEL WASHER FOR "U" M-20 DIN 434 GALVANISED 310
METRE OF PLASTILINE D 6mm 638
ROLLO BANDA BUTILICA 10m x 100 mm 1,3
Mts. POLYETHILENE JOINT 10x3 mm 130
SILICONE TUBE 15
COLD GALVANIZING SPRAY 985 ZINC 6
ROOF ACCESSORIES
INSULATOR FOR EAVE 39
INSULATOR FOR WAVES OF ROOF SHEETS 39
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MARK DESCRIPTION THICKNESS QUANTITY
119764 HANDRAIL ROOF 1,5 2
119620 HANDRAIL BRACKET LEFT TRANSITION 3 1
119622 HANDRAIL BRACKET RIGHT TRANSITION 3 1
122207 LINTEL 3 12
122208 DOOR SIDE 3 8
122209 HINGE TYPE A 8
122207 LINTEL 3 3
122208 DOOR SIDE 3 2
122209 HINGE TYPE A 2
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MARK DESCRIPTION THICKNESS QUANTITY
FLAT WASHER M-8 ISO 7091 GALVANISEDROOF 290
FLAT WASHER M-10 DISO 7091 GALVANISED 10
SLEEVE ANCHOR M10x75 2
REST PLATFORM
122155 FLOOR WITHOUT FOOT PROTECTION L= 3000mm A=1088mm 3 1
121234 FOOT PROTECTION L= 3000mm 3 2
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MARK DESCRIPTION THICKNESS QUANTITY
110480 INSIDE STIFFENER FOR FAN ROOF 3 8
113113 ROOF FOR FAN DUCT L= 1064mm 3 2
113114A LATERAL ANGLE FOR FAN DUCT L= 1145mm 3 4
121075 COVER WITH DEFLECTOR 3 2
8
110000A BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS DOUBLE JOINT
9
110012A LARGE ROOF'S CLIP
10
110027B BANISTER L= 1986mm
11
110059B BANISTER L=1028mm
12
110155 ROOF COLLAR
13
110229A LEG BRACING CLIP
14
111420 FLASHING FOR ROOF COLLAR R1080mm FOR 4 REINFORCEMENTS
15
111882 STIFFENER'S SPLICE 67x456mm
16
111886 STANDARD STIFFENER 2 BODYSHEETS 75x2280mm
17
112100 SPECIAL STIFFENER 2 BODYSHEETS 75x2280mm
18
112872 CONNECTION TO FAN
19
113113 ROOF FOR FAN DUCT L= 1064mm
20
113362 UPPER SHORT STIFFENER 75x988mm
21
113364 LOWER INSIDE STIFFENER 67x2660mm
22
113915 HANDRAIL BRACKET
23
114074 CLOSE SHEET-RING
24
114842 CLIP FOR REINFORCEMENT
25
115872 WEB SPLICE
26
115883 CLOSE SHEET WITH FLANGE-RING
27
117450 LOWER HOPPERSHEET T45 D400
28
118010 TUBULAR HANDRAIL L= 3000mm
29
118771 ANCHOR PLATE TYPE "3" 160x100x15mm D22x30mm
30
119610 PLASTIC COVER FOR LADDER'S RAIL
31
119612 LADDER SUPPORT ON EAVE-RING-HOPPER
32
119614 SAFETY BAND
33
119616 LADDER RUNG L= 460mm
34
119619 ANGLE TO FLOOR
35
119622 HANDRAIL BRACKET RIGHT TRANSITION
36
119624 BODY FOR AERATION
37
119626 MESH FOR AERATION
38
119714 LADDER'S RAIL L= 1326mm
39
119764 HANDRAIL
40
120188A WIND RING ATTACHMENT PLATE D60mm
41
120261 REINFORCEMENT FOR TOP FOR ROOF CENTER COLLAR D800mm
42
120340 CLIP FOR TUBULAR HANDRAIL
43
120384 REINFORCEMENT CENTER COLLAR "U" 75x30x760mm
44
120541 ROOF SHEET WITH CIRCULAR HOLE
45
120692 ROOF LADDER RUNG L= 418mm
46
120779 "U" FOR HINGE-MANHOLE
47
120867 HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT 250x250
48
121075 COVER WITH DEFLECTOR
49
121123 LONG VERTICAL RAIL L=1250mm
50
121152A CANTILEVERED ANGLE L= 950mm
51
121447 TUBE FOR TEMP. CABLE SUPPORT
52
121780 UPPER HOPPERSHEET T45
53
121811 WEATHER STRIP L=1500 mm
54
122155 FLOOR WITHOUT FOOT PROTECTION L= 3000mm A=1088mm
122207 LINTEL
55
122208 DOOR SIDE
56
122302 BODYSHEET 2 STIFFENERS DOUBLE JOINT WITH LOGO SYMAGA
57
122984 BODYSHEET WITH MANHOLE 2 STIFFENERS TRIPLE JOINT
58
123102 WIND RING COUPLER FEMALE
59
123970 HANDRAIL BRACKET L= 1370mm
60
124128 COVER OF INSPECTION DOOR
61
124162 ROOF CENTER COLLAR D808mm
62
124293 LEG HEB-220 L= 6560mm
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GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF SYMAGA, S.A.
JANUARY 2013
SYMAGA S.A. MANUFACTURES AND SUPPLIES SILOS FOR FREE FLOWING GRAIN STORAGE UNDER
MOST MODERN DESIGNS. THE LOAD CALCULATION IN THE SILOS FOLLOWS INTERNATIONAL NORMS LIKE
“ANSI-ASAE”, “DIN” OR EUROCODE, ALWAYS ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFIC OFFER OR ORDER
CONFIRMATION.
IF SYMAGA´S PRODUCTS FAIL TO CONFORM THE ABOVE W ARRANTY, AND IF SYMAGA IS INFORMED
IN W RITING PRIOR TO THE TO THE END OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD, SYMAGA´S ONLY OBLIGATION SHALL
BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT ITS EXPENSE, PRODUCTS THAT, IN SYMAGA´S SOLE JUDGMENT, CONTAIN
A MATERIAL DEFECT DUE TO MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP.
ALL DELIVERY AND SHIPMENT CHARGES TO AND FROM SYMAGA’S FACTORY WILL BE
PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY. EXPENSES INCURRED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE PURCHASER WITHOUT
PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM SYMAGA SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
PURCHASER.
SYMAGA DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST, OR SHALL NOT LIABLE FOR, LOSSES OR DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF CIRCUMSTANCES NOT SUBJECT TO ITS CONTROL, SUCH AS: OCCURENCES DURING
SHIPMENT, HANDLING OR STORAGE; IMPROPER INSTALLATION, USE OR MAINTENANCE; ACTS OF THE
OWNER; DESIGN, ENGINEERING OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES NOT APPROVED BY SYMAGA IN WRITING .
SYMAGA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE
TO THE CONTENTS OF A STRUCTURE, LOSS OF USE OF A PRODUCT, DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY.
ESPECIALLY SYMAGA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
BENEFITS.
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FURTHERMORE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY:
LIMITED MATERIAL WARRANTY GALVANIZED COATED SHEET STEEL PROTECTION, 600 GR/M² (Z-600)
GALVANISED COATED SHEET STEEL, PROTECTION Z 600 ACCORDING UNE- EN -36130 , SOLD FOR
USE AS STEEL SILO COMPONENTS, WILL NOT RUPTURE, FAIL STRUCTURALLY OR PERFORATE WITHIN A
PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS AFTER SHIPMENT FROM OUR FACTORY DUE TO NORMAL ATMOSPHERIC
CORROSION. THIS WARRANTY ONLY COVERS THE MATERIAL AND NOT THE INSTALLATION.
THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS ONLY THAT ITS PRODUCTS ARE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP ON THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM ITS PLANT.
THIS W ARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SHEETS EXPOSED AT ANY TIME TO CORROSIVE OR
AGGRESSIVE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE STIPULATIONS, LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN AFTER
SET FORTH:
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A) SYMAGA’S LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO
REPAIRING DEFECTIVE SHEETS OR AT SYMAGA’S SOLE OPTION, OF FURNISHING F.O.B.
SYMAGA’S PLANT SUFFICIENT REPLACEMENT SHEETS FOR THE DEFECTIVE PIECES.
B) SYMAGA SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF LABOUR TO REPLACE AND
DEFECTIVE SHEET OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO ANYONE
BY REASON OF THE FACT THAT SUCH SHEETS SHALL HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE.
D) CLAIMS MUST BE PROMPTLY REPORTED IN WRITING TO SYMAGA, AND SYMAGA SHALL BE GIVEN A
REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE SHEETS CLAIMED TO BE DEFECTIVE. ADEQUATE
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL INVOLVED IN THE CLAIM, INCLUDING DATE OF INSTALLATION,
INVOICE NUMBER AND DATE OF SHIPMENT MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BUYER.
E) SYMAGA DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PART, PRODUCT OR MATERIAL TO MEET LOCAL,
MUNICIPAL OR STATE ORDINANCES, CODES LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
F) THE BUYER SHALL EXERCISE DILIGENCE IN INSPECTION OF SHEETS AS RECEIVED FROM SYMAGA
SO AS TO MITIGATE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
G) THIS WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND ONLY TO THE NAMED OWNER, SUCH NAMED OWNER WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF SYMAGA MAY NOT MAKE THIS WARRANTY SUBJECT TO ANY
ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER.
H) SYMAGA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THIS WARRANTY AT ANY TIME, (EXCEPT AS TO
ORDERS ALREADY ACCEPTED) UPON THE GIVING OF W RITING NOTICE THERE OF.
I) WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE OR LOSS DURING SHIPMENT OF THE SYMAGA
MATERIAL.
J) THE OBLIGATION OF SYMAGA UNDER THIS W ARRANTY SHALL NOT ARISE UNLESS SYMAGA IS
NOTIFIED AND THE WARRANTY IS PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH A WRITING STATEMENT SPECIFYING
THE CLAIM OR FAILURE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER A FAILURE IS FIRST CALLED TO THE
ATTENTION OF THE OWNER AND NOT LATER THAN THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD.
K) SYMAGA’S LIABILITY FOR MISSING PARTS IS 15 DAYS. MATERIALS AND BUNDLES MUST BE CHECKED
INMEDIATLY ON ARRIVAL TO INSTALLATION SITE BY PURCHASER ALONG WITH THE PACKING LIST
PROVIDED BY SYMAGA.
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RUST DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER STORAGE ISN’T COVERED BY SYMAGA’S WARRANTY
WET STORAGE STAIN (RUST) WILL DEVELOP WHEN CLOSELY PACKED BUNDLES OF GALVANIZED
MATERIAL SUCH AS SIDEW ALL, ROOF AND HOPPER SHEETS AND HOPPER SILO LEGS HAVE MOISTURE
PRESENT FROM ANY SOURCE. ROOF AND SIDEWALL BUNDLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED ON ARRIVAL FOR
THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. IF MOISTURE IS PRESENT, MOISTURE MUST NOT BE PERMITTED TO
REMAIN BETWEEN THE SHEETS. IN THE CASE OF MOISTURE PRESENCE, SHEETS OR PANELS SHOULD BE
SEPARATED IMMEDIATELY, W IPED DOWN, DRIED AND SPRAYED W ITH A LIGHT OIL OR DIESEL FUEL.
WHERE POSSIBLE, SIDEWALL BUNDLES, ROOF SHEETS AND OTHER CLOSELY PACKED MATERIALS (E.G.
HOPPER SHEETS AND HOPPER SILO LEGS) SHOULD BE STORED IN A DRY, CLIMATE CONTROLLED
BUILDING. STORAGE INSIDE A DRY BUILDING SHOULD BE DONE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. WHERE OUTDOOR
STORAGE IS UNAVOIDABLE, THE MATERIALS SHOULD BE RAISED OUT OF CONTACT FROM THE GROUND
OR VEGETATION. STACKING AND SPACING MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE CORROSIVE OR WET. MATERIALS
MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE WEATHER. WEATHER PROTECTION THAT PERMITS MORE AIR
MOVEMENT AROUND THE BUNDLES IS BEST.
THE STORAGE METHOD OF THE ROOF BUNDLES AND SIDEWALL SHEETS MAY ALSO HELP MINIMIZE
MOISTURE PRESENCE. ROOF BUNDLES SHOULD BE STORED INCLINED. THE BUNDLES SHOULD BE
STORED AND SECURED IN A SAFE & STABLE MANNER. TURNING THE BUNDLES OVER AND STORING WITH
THE CENTER OF THE DOME “UP” LIKE AN ARCH IS AN OPTION. SIDEWALL BUNDLES MAY BE STORED ON
EDGE, HOWEVER THESE BUNDLES SHOULD BE SECURED IN SUCH AS W AY AS THEY CANNOT FALL OVER
AND CAUSE INJURY.
SHOULD “WHITE RUST” OR “WET STORAGE STAIN” OCCUR, CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER
IMMEDIATELY CONCERNING METHODS TO MINIMIZE THE ADVERSE EFFECT UPON THE GALVANIZED
COATING.
PLASTILINE / SEALANT FOR SILO JOINTS HAS TO BE STORED UNDER DRY CONDITIONS BETWEEN
+ 5º AND +20 ºC.
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GENERAL SAFETY STATEMENT
Our principal concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment. This
manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which 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 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.
You should consider the location of the bin site relative to power line locations or electrical transmission
equipment. We recommend you contact your local power company to review your installation plan or for
information concerning required equipment clearance.
Clearance of portable equipment that may be taken to the bin site should be reviewed and considered as
well. Any electrical control equipment in contact with the bin should be properly grounded and installed in
accordance with National Electric Code provisions and other local or national codes.
This product is intended for the use of grain storage only. Any other use is a misuse of the product!
This product has sharp edges! These sharp edges may cause serious injury. To avoid injury, handle sharp
edges with caution and use proper protective clothing and equipment at all times.
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 or over like a dome.
Sidewall sheets stored on edge must be secured in a way that they cannot fall over and cause injury. Care
should be taken in the handling and movement of 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.
To avoid anyone becoming caught or trapped by grain, do NOT empty the silo whenever there are people
inside it.
Fall from grain bins at any height can and will cause injury. Make sure all needed safety measures are
taken.
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PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Hard hat
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PRIOR TO THE ERECTION
Do the following tasks before starting the assembly:
Axis tracing:
Trace the axis of the silos (both longitudinal and transverse) on the foundations. Trace as well the
circumferences and ensure the measure of the radius corresponding to the diameters of the silos. This will
help to centre the silo properly.
After assembling the last ring and before the silo lays on the foundation, it is necessary to ensure the correct
position of the bodysheets and the stiffeners. For this purpose, a verification needs to be done, with an
element of the exact measure of the silo radius (cable, tube, rod…). With this element, several measures
have to be taken from the centre of the silo circle to the walls of the silo, in order to check that is perfectly
centered on the foundation.
Materials marking:
All the body-sheets, stiffeners and stiffener splices delivered by SYMAGA for the assembly of the silos are
marked with a specific code that helps to identify the different body-sheets and stiffeners (according to their
thickness and type of joint). These marks are introduced in the tables below:
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Body-sheets
thickness of 1,0 mm
thickness of 1,2 mm
thickness of 1,5 mm
thickness of 1,8 mm
thickness of 2,0 mm
thickness of 2,2 mm
thickness of 2,5 mm
thickness of 2,8 mm
thickness of 3,0 mm
thickness of 3,5 mm
thickness of 4,0 mm
thickness of 5,0 mm
Body sheets with
The packages of body sheets are also marked with a colour in the edge of the body sheets according to their
thickness and based on the following table. In addition to this, each package can be identified with its label,
where the drawing number, thickness, designation and number of pieces is indicated.
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Splices with
thickness of 1,5 mm
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Stiffeners
E 1.5
Splices with
Stiffener splices
thickness of 2,0 mm
E2
Stiffeners with
thickness of 1,5 mm
F
Splices with
E 1.5
thickness of 3,0 mm
E3
Stiffeners with
thickness of 2,0 mm
E2
Stiffeners with
thickness of 2,5 mm
E 2.5
NO MARKED
Stiffeners with
thickness of 3,0 mm
E3
Stiffeners with
F
thickness of 3,5 mm
E 3.5
Stiffeners with
N
thickness of 4,0 mm
E4
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Torque value
To tighten the bolts SYMAGA suggests different torque values depending on the quality and thread of the
bolts provided. It is very important not to exceed these values because greater values could damage the
bolts or the coating.
THREAD QUALITY
8.8 10.9
The indicated grip-torques are exclusively for joints without neoprene washers. In joints with neoprene
washers it shall be tightened until the neoprene expands as shown in the drawing.
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Recommendations before and during the assembly:
1. Before installing the lifting jacks, it is necessary to verify that the place where they will be located is
flat and accessible for people and for machines. In addition to this, the ground where the 3 legs of the
lifting jacks will be placed is strong enough to allow the anchorage. Ideally, the concrete slab should
be able to resist a traction of 1TN and allow an anchor of 500mm inside it.
2. It is necessary one person per lifting jack to lift the silo in a synchronous way.
In the case that no concrete slab is available, it is necessary to ensure that the sand is compacted enough.
For this purpose, a steamroller should be used. Concrete blocks can be also used to support the rear leg of
the lifting jack (front legs must be always anchored to the silo foundation).
3. The space for the workers around the silo must be, at least, of 1 meter to allow the workers to walk
and do their work properly. If it is necessary, a scaffolding will be installed around the silo foundation.
In all these cases, it is necessary to ensure that the workers have all the necessary equipment to
avoid falls from the foundation, like harness, handrails or any other thing that prevent them from falling
down.
4. Silos have to be secured tightly during all the assembly process. This has to be done by using cables.
a. If the silo diameter is 8,40m or less, eyenuts will be placed on the stiffeners every each 2
bodysheets in the silo perimeter and every each 4 rings in height. Eyenuts have to be bolted
to the bolts of the stiffeners, bolting them till they touch the nut already installed.
b. If the silo diameter is greater than 8,40m cables must be attached to all the wind rings in
height, locating one cable every each 2 bodysheets in the perimeter.
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5. Right after finishing the assembly of the last ring, the silo has to be anchored to the ground with the
anchor bolts. If it is not possible to locate the anchor bolts, it has to be secured by any other method.
6. It is not recommended to lift the silo or assembling any bodysheet when the wind is blowing. It is
highly recommended to check the weather forecast to prevent these situations. If the weather forecast
is not good, other tasks like catwalk, ladder or roof support assembly.
7. The synchronization of the workers is very important when lifting the silo. A possible solution for the
lifting jacks synchronization could be the use of a whistle.
8. It is very important that the foreman in charge checks the thickness of the bodysheets and stiffeners
before assembling them to prevent incidences.
9. At the end of the working day, it is mandatory to secure the silo to avoid any damage during the
absence of the workers.
a. If the silo will be anchored with mechanical anchor bolts, it is recommended to install one of
each 3 anchor plates temporarily, and tie them to the bar embedded in the concrete inside the
pocket for the anchor bolt.
b. If the silo will be anchored with chemical anchor bolts, it is recommended to let the silo rest on
the lifting jacks, leaving the chains tensioned. For more security, another cable can be tied
from an upper part of the stiffeners to the lower part of the lifting jacks, which are already
anchored to the foundation.
10. It is very important to take into account the weight of the silo if crane is needed to lift the silo on the
silo legs. It is recommended that the foreman in charge of that task has meetings on site to set the
location, weights and measures of the crane.
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SILOS OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
Loading and unloading:
Silos must be loaded through the centre roof cover. Off centre loading can lead to structural damages in the
silo. Especially in larger silos it is recommended not to fill it with only one stage. It should be filled with multiple
stages to allow proper settlement.
Before loading, make sure all gates are closed and sweep auger (in case it is supplied) is placed over
intermediate sumps, so it will be visible when there is no grain in that area.
It is necessary to know maximum silo capacity in order not to overfill the silo. Overfilling may cause grain silo
failure.
Start unloading through the centre sump until there is not any more grain flowing by gravity. Off centre
unloading can cause structural damage.
Do not simultaneously fill and discharge the silo. Simultaneous filling and unloading results in a fluidic
behaviour of the grain. This can cause increased sidewall loads. The service life of bins can be drastically
reduced and risk of structural failure, economic loss, and personnel injury will increase by simultaneously
loading and unloading.
Storing material:
Silos are designed to store dry and cool grain. It is not recommended to fill grain over 16% moisture in a
storage bin.
Avoid increased pressures inside the silo. For this purpose, let the air leave the silo through roof vents or
manhole (make sure they are not blocked by grain).
In case temperature cables are supplied, it is advisable to attach the temperature cables among them, in
order to avoid the natural displacement to the outer regions of the silo.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRAIN SILOS
HOPPER SILO WITH COMPRESSION RING
The fastest and most economical way to erect the grain silos is from the top to the bottom using lifting
jacks. It is strongly recommended to use a crane in order to lift the silo when installing the legs. The
suggested assembly procedure is explained below.
1- Assemble the top ring of body-sheets on the finished foundation bolting the vertical joint line free of
stiffener with M10x20 bolts, and doing it in the clockwise direction; in other words, placing the one
on the left over the one on the right, as it is shown in the drawing. (See figure 1)
2- Caulk with sealant the vertical joint according to the assembly instructions (see detail of vertical and
horizontal seam sealant detail). The vertical lines for the holes stiffeners must be aligned with the
anchor bolts in the foundation. Check to be sure that the body-sheets are positioned correctly, as
they are not symmetrical. This position can be checked in manual drawings “Bodysheets and
Stiffeners Installation”.
Figure 1
Place the central collar support in the centre of the foundation and adjust to obtain the required
height (see detail). Choose the location of the manhole sheet and roof ladder and bolt the roof
clips to the top of the body-sheets.
Begin the roof assembly installing four sheets at quarter points to stabilize the central collar and
make the assembly of the rest of the sectors easier. (See figure 2)
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Figure 2
Complete the roof assembly and place the ladder rungs on the sheet right on the left of the
manhole sheet. (See figure 4). It is recommended to install the roof ladder on the side of the
walkway of the catwalk, so that the access will be easier.
Place the central collar support in the centre of the foundation and adjust to obtain the required
height (see detail). Choose the location of the manhole sheet and roof ladder and bolt the roof
clips to the top of the body-sheets.
Attach the rafter support brackets to the top of the body-sheets leaving the bolts finger tight until
the roof structure is complete (see detail included in the drawings). Start with two roof rafters with
the bracing rods between them. Install the purlins, circular rafter and bracing rods between the
rafters. Tighten the bolts. Repeat the same steps for the other braced bays to stabilize the roof.
(See figure 3).
Figure 3
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The pairs of beams can be assembled on the ground and locate them in the roof collar and the
eave afterwards.
Install the remaining roof rafters, assembling the purlins and the circular rafter as it is being done
by pairs, as it is shown in Figure 3. Leave the bolts finger-tight until all the purlins and circular
rafter are installed. Use brace rods to square the roof structure before starting the roof sheets
installation. Tighten all roof bolts.
Choose the location of the manhole sheet and roof ladder and start assembling the roof sheets
there, placing the ladder sheet directly over a rafter and the manhole sheet on the right of the roof
ladder. It is recommended to install the roof ladder on the side of the walkway of the catwalk, so
that the access will be easier (See figure 4).
Assemble the roof flashings and the roof centre cover. Tighten all bolts.
It is important to study carefully all the roof details and read all the instructions before starting the
roof assembly.
If the roof has any aeration, see the detail drawing to install it. In case no different information is
given, the aeration will be distributed uniformly around the roof.
If the silo has temperature cables, see the detail drawings to install the additional support
requirements.
If roof ladder has handrail, see the detail drawing to install it.
After the roof assembly, it is recommended to do the water testing in order the check the roof
sealing. For this purpose, a hose can be used to water the roof checking all the points where the
water can come inside the silo. In this test, the water must fall down by gravity, a jet of water
should not be directly thrown on the roof. If there is any leakage point where the water can come
inside the silo easily, it should be sealed.
Figure 4
3- Attach the lifting jacks to the stiffeners (or to the holes lines of stiffeners in case they are not
installed yet) and raise the silo high enough to let the assembly of the next body-sheets ring. (See
figure 5)
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The number of lifting jacks has had to be determined according to the silo diameter and weight,
with a high safety coefficient.
The vertical joint of body-sheets must be staggered (as shown in the manual drawings) to allow all
the stiffener holes to be aligned.
The body-sheets are assembled inside of the previous ring (in order to avoid the water leakage).
Caulk with sealant the vertical joint (as shown in the drawings “Horizontal and Vertical seam
sealant detail).
Figure 5
After the assembly of the first ring of bodysheets, the stiffeners must be installed lifting the silo one
or two rings more, according to the length of the next stiffener to install. From thereon, it will be
necessary to lift the solo 2 rings of bodysheets to be able to install the stiffeners. Bolt the stiffeners
to the bodysheets, as specified in the detail (See figure 6).
Figure 6
If the silo has any ladder, attach it to the body-sheets as the silo is raised. See ladder and safety
cage details to assemble it.
If wind rings are required, see the detail drawing and assemble it as the silo is lifted.
If the silo has any columns attached to it, install these attachments according to the details
included in the Columns Assembly Instructions.
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If the silo has any Wall supports, install them according to Catwalks and Supports Assembly
Instructions.
While the silo is being erected the watering test should be done as well in order to check the
sealing at every point.
Install the access body-sheet. See the drawing for the position. In silos with access body-sheet in
the second ring from bottom, body-sheet with access door must be located in the axis of the silos
and on the side of the bottom outlets.
5- After completing the bottom ring, level the silo, anchor it securely to the foundation and seal the
base of the silo.
5.1- If the legs are assembled previously on the foundation, cables must be attached to the splice
covers of the compression ring (one cable for each splice cover, see compression ring detailed
drawings to identify the splice covers) and to the hook of the crane (introduce the cables inside the
silo by the roof collar). The bolts of the splice covers must be tightened before lifting the silo. Locate
the silo on the legs, that must have the bracings already assembled, but with the bolts tightened by
hand (See Figure 7). The use of ropes or cables is highly recommended to minimize the silo
movement and keep it straight. The angle between the cables inside the silo (joined to the splice
covers and the crane hook) and the horizontal line should be, at least, 60º (See Figure 7).
5.2- The other option is to lift the silo and, while it is hanged by the crane, install the legs from
below, bolting them to the compression ring. The bracings must be also assembled, but with the
bolts tightened by hand. After that, locate the silo down on its position on the foundation.
6- Level the legs and tighten the bolts of the bracings. Anchor the legs to the foundation.
Figure 7
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7- Remove the splice covers, assemble the hopper sectors and install the splice covers again.
CAUTION
1- DO NOT LIFT THE SILO UNDER WINDY CONDITIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN SILO
DAMAGE. CONLLEVAR DAÑOS EN EL SILO.
If the wind blows during the installation so that the silo wobbles and it is unstable, proceed as
follows:
1.1.-Rest the silo on the floor. Let the chain hoists tying the silo, tensed but not working.
1.2.-Fix anchor plates and tie them to the foundation by elements that can be released easily (as
cables for example).
1.3.-Once that the wind stops, the anchor plates will be dismantled, and we will proceed with the
assembly.
2- WHEN ASSEMBLING, RAISE THE SILO JUST ENOUGH TO ADD ONE BODY-SHEETS RING.
4- WHEN ASSEMBLING A NEW RING LEAVE THE BOLTS LOOSE UNTIL ALL THE BODY-SHEETS
ARE ATTACHED.
5- LOWER THE SILO AND SECURE IT TO THE FOUNDATION BEFORE LEAVING THE JOBSITE.
6- CHECK THE THICKNESS OF THE BODY-SHEETS AND STIFFENERS AND INSTALL THEM IN
THE PROPER POSITION ACCORDING TO THE DRAWING.
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