AGI Westeel Bedienungsanleitung
Read this manual before using product. Failure to
follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
Part Number: 240263 R6
Revised: November 2018
6', 7', 9', 12', & 15' BFT Models
Bulk Feed Tank
Installation and Storage Instructions
Original Instructions
New in this Manual
The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual:
Description Section
Updated Safety Decal Locations 2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details on page 8
Updated the 12' roof assembly detail. Figure 7 on page 25
Updated the charts for part identification and
hardware usage.
Section 6.4. – BFT Part Identification on page 66,
Section 6.5. – Hardware Usage on page 68
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................................................................................... 6
2.2. General Product Safety ............................................................................................................ 6
2.3. Personal Protective Equipment................................................................................................ 6
2.4. Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.5. Decal Installation/Replacement ............................................................................................... 7
2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details .......................................................................................... 8
3. Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1. Bulk Feed Tank Design and Capacity ..................................................................................... 11
3.2. BFT Specifications................................................................................................................... 12
3.3. Site and Assembly .................................................................................................................. 14
3.4. Methods of Installation .......................................................................................................... 14
3.5. Critical Assembly Requirements ............................................................................................ 14
3.6. Product Storage...................................................................................................................... 15
3.7. Grain Bin Use.......................................................................................................................... 16
3.8. Important Notes ..................................................................................................................... 17
4. Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1. Check Shipment...................................................................................................................... 18
4.2. List of Tools and Equipment................................................................................................... 18
4.3. Order Optional Equipment..................................................................................................... 18
5. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1. Assembly Safety ..................................................................................................................... 19
5.2. Assembly Process and Methods ............................................................................................ 20
5.3. Assemble the Top Tier............................................................................................................ 21
5.4. Roof Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 23
5.4.1 Roof Assembly - 6', 7', and 9' BFTs .......................................................................... 23
5.4.2 Roof Assembly - 12' BFTs ........................................................................................ 25
5.4.3 Roof Assembly - 15' BFTs ......................................................................................... 26
5.5. Wall Sheet Assembly Detail ................................................................................................... 37
5.6. Wall Sheet Layouts ................................................................................................................. 38
5.7. Leg Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 40
5.8. Hopper Sheet Assembly ......................................................................................................... 48
5.9. Leg Brace Assembly................................................................................................................ 50
5.10. Bolt On Ladders, Cages and Pass-Through Rails .................................................................. 52
5.11. Position on Foundation and Anchor .................................................................................... 55
5.12. Rack and Pinion Slide Gate Assembly .................................................................................. 55
5.13. Roof Inspection Hatch (Option) ........................................................................................... 57
6. Appendix ............................................................................................................................................... 60
6.1. Inspection Hatch Parts Boxes................................................................................................. 60
6.2. BFTS Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 61
6.3. Hardware Boxes ..................................................................................................................... 64
6.4. BFT Part Identification............................................................................................................ 66
6.5. Hardware Usage ..................................................................................................................... 68
6.6. Recommended Bolt Assembly ............................................................................................... 70
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7. Limited Warranty: Westeel Grain Bin Products .................................................................................. 71
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1. Introduction
This manual describes how to assemble a Westeel 6', 7', 9', 12', & 15' BFT Models.
Before assembling the feed tank, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and
the necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly.
Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.
Keep this manual available for frequent reference and review it with new personnel. Call your local
distributor or dealer if you need assistance or additional information.
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2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words: Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING,CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
2.2. General Product Safety
YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your feed tank. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to work around the feed tank understands all procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around
you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. All accidents can be avoided.
• It is the feed tank owner, operator, and maintenance personnel's responsibility to
read and understand ALL safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow
them when operating, or maintaining the equipment.
• Owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with all personnel before
allowing them to operate the feed tank. Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• The feed tank is not intended to be used by children.
• Use the feed tank for its intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the feed tank in any way without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the feed tank. Any
unauthorized modification will void the warranty.
2.3. Personal Protective Equipment
The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when installing the equipment.
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Safety Glasses
• Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Coveralls
• Wear coveralls to protect skin.
Hard Hat
• Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.
Steel-Toe Boots
• Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from falling debris.
Work Gloves
• Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges.
2.4. Safety Decals
• Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal location figures that follow.
• Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part.
• Replacement safety decals are available free of charge from your distributor, dealer, or factory as applicable.
2.5. Decal Installation/Replacement
1. Decal area must be clean and dry, with a temperature above 50°F (10°C).
2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
3. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing
in place.
4. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place.
5. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the sign backing paper.
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2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details
Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the feed tank and their messages are shown in the figure(s)
that follow. Safe operation and use of the feed tank requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety
decals and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to, as well as the safety precautions that must
be taken to avoid serious injury, death, or damage.
Figure 1. Safety Decals
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• Read operator’s manual and all safety decals
before assembling, using, or servicing bin.
• Close/latch all access doors when not in use.
• Do not alter or modify bin structure.
• Replace any damaged components only with
factory made components.
• This bin should only be used to store free
flowing, granular material, unless specifically
designed and marked otherwise.
• When filling, use top filler cap and direct
material to center of bin.
• Do not over-fill bin. Material should not be in
contact with or place pressure on roof sheets.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Part Number: 8110–00012
WARNING
Never enter the bin when loading or
unloading grain.
If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
2. Use a lifeline, safety harness, and have an
observer outside before entering the bin.
3. Wear proper breathing equipment or a respirator.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
Failure to heed these warnings could result
in serious injury or death.
ENTRAPMENT HAZARD
Part Number: 8110–00013
WARNING
Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin!
If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
2. Use a safety harness and safety line.
3. Station another person outside the bin.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
Rotating flighting could
kill or dismember.
Flowing material could
trap and suffocate.
Crusted material could
collapse and suffocate.
Part Number: 8110–00112
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To prevent serious
injury or death:
• Do not climb ladder if
damaged, wet, icy,
greasy, or slippery.
• Maintain good
balance by having at
least three points of
contact at all times.
FALLING HAZARD
WARNING
Part Number: 8110–00136
When equipped with aeration system, to
prevent roof and/or bin damage:
• Consult dealer to install adequate roof venting.
• Ensure all roof vents are open and unobstructed.
• Discontinue use of aeration fan if roof vents
become obstructed with ice.
NOTICE
Part Number: 8110–00066
FALL RESTRAINT
ANCHOR POINT
MAX WORKING LOAD:
1,000 lb [453 kg]
SEE MANUFACTURER ROOF MANUALFOR
DETAILEDINSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
ANCHOR POINT LOCATIONS
Part Number: 8110–01090
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