GRAIN BIN - Westeel

interference with the splice. When progressing around the bin, this space between the end of the tubeand the next uprights may shrink with each additional tubethat is installed. On large diameter bins, if this space shrinksto the point where the wind ring splice interferes with theupright, then the tube will need to be cut. Make the cut suchthat the space that is created between the end of the tubeand the next upright is similar to the identical space on thefirst tube that was installed. In this manner, there will not bea shortage of tube.The final wind ring tube in a circle will need to be cut to length. Secure one end of the last tube in thepreviously installed wind ring splice as described above.Hold the tube in place and mark the cut-line relative to theAssembly Tip:previously installed tube at the other end. Insure thatWhen tightening wind ring clips, alwaysallowance is made for the 3/8” diameter bolt. Once the tubetighten in sequence starting at thehas been cut, install one end of the tube as describedspliced end of the tube, which hasabove. On the other end slide the wind ring splicealready been secured, and work towardscompletely onto the free end. Position this end relative tothe free, and as yet unspliced, end.the previously installed tube, and slide the splice onto thesecond tube until it is centered. Insert the centering bolt. Install all wind ring clips. Tighten all bolts.Internally Stiffened BinsAssembly Tip:When placing the first wind ring tube inplace, place one end close to an uprightwith a 8” to 10” overhang, and continuebuilding from that end. This will reducethe need for multiple cuts.The locations of the wind ring tubes for internally stiffened bins are identical to those for externallystiffened bins. See the “O”, as shown in the wall sheet and upright layout, located beside a horizontalwall sheet seam. The tubes are mounted to the outside of the bin. When assembling the internaluprights, bolt on the short wind ring bracket (same as upright splice 232720), such that it is just above thehorizontal seam as shown. These need to be mounted consistently around the bin at every uprightlocation. The actual installation of the wind ring tubes is identical to that described in the externallystiffened bin section above.HORIZONTALSEAMWIND RINGTUBE3/8” SPACERNUTSEALINGWASHERWIND RINGBRACKET3/8” x 1½”BOLT & NUTWIND RINGCLIPSEALINGWASHERINTERNALUPRIGHTWIND RINGCLIP3/8” x 1½”BOLTWIND RINGTUBEWIND RINGBRACKET3/8” NUTSPACER3/8” x 1½”BOLT & NUTPage 30