OUTSIDE LADDER and CAGE

Installation Instructions
for Flat-Bottom and Hopper-Bottom Grain Bins
(Narrow 2.67'' and Wide 4'' Corrugation)

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Supplement to Manuals:
MCB2032, BROCK® 15' - 105' Dia. Commercial Grain Bin Manual, Narrow Corrugation
MCB1605, BROCK® 15' - 105' Dia. Next Generation Commercial Grain Bin Manual, Wide Corrugation
MGB1945, BROCK® 15' - 48' Dia. Farm Grain Bin Construction Manual, Wide Corrugation
MGB1948, BROCK® 15' - 48' Dia. Farm Grain Bin Construction Manual, Narrow Corrugation
MCB1754, BROCK® 15' - 36' Dia. Commercial Hopper Bin Sidewall Manual

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Warranty BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage

Warranty
Brock Grain Systems (“BROCK”) warrants each new BROCK® product manufactured by it to be free from
defects in material or workmanship for one year from and after the date of initial installation by or for the original
purchaser. If such a defect is found by the Manufacturer to exist within the one-year period, the Manufacturer
will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund
to the original purchaser the original purchase price, in lieu of such repair or replacement. Labor costs associated
with the replacement or repair of the product are not covered by the Manufacturer.
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

1. The product must be installed by and operated in accordance with the instructions published by the
Manufacturer or Warranty will be void.

2. Warranty is void if all components of the system are not original equipment supplied by the Manufacturer.

3. This product must be purchased from and installed by an authorized dealer or certified representative thereof
or the Warranty will be void.

4. Malfunctions or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident, or lack of proper
maintenance shall not be considered defects under the Warranty.

5. This Warranty applies only to systems for the care of grain and feed. Other applications in industry or commerce
are not covered by this Warranty.

The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any consequential or special damage which any purchaser may suffer or
claim to suffer as a result of any defect in the product. “Consequential” or special damages” as used herein
include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products or goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders,
lost income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies.
THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE MANUFACTURER’S ENTIRE AND SOLE WARRANTY AND
THIS MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO
MERCHANTIBILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES SOLD AND DESCRIPTION OR
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER.

BROCK dealers are not authorized to modify or extend the terms and conditions of this Warranty in any manner
or to offer or grant any other warranties for BROCK® products in addition to those terms expressly stated above.

An officer of CTB, Inc. must authorize any exceptions to this Warranty in writing. The Manufacturer reserves the
right to change models and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to improve previous models.

Effective June 2013

BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS

A Division of CTB, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000
U.S.A. Phone (574) 658-4191 • Fax (574) 658-4133 e-mail: brock@brockgrain.com
Internet: http://www.brockgrain.com

Thank You
The employees of BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS would like to thank your for your recent BROCK® purchase. If
a problem should arise, your BROCK dealer can supply the necessary information to help you.

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BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage Contents

Contents
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Support Information • Distributor and Installer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identification of Parts and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recognize SAFETY Information • Understand Signal Words • Follow SAFETY Instructions . . . . . . . . 5
Ladder SAFETY Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ladder Rung-to-Wind Ring Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ladder Planning and Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ladder Alignment Begins at the Roof • Avoid Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ladders over Stiffeners • Inside Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ladder, Cage and Platform Requirements Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Check Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Outside Ladder WITH NO CAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Roof Grab Bar Required • Ladder Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Add Ladder Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hardware Connection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Outside Ladder WITH CAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-23
Ladder-and-Cage Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
No Eave Platform: Build Ladder Extension Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Three- and Four-Panel Roofs: Ladder Extension Rail Bracing to the Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-23
Three-Panel Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Four-Panel Roofs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Ladder Installation OVER Stiffeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
Cage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29
Hoop Halves • Cage Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Add Ladder-and-Cage Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Channel Overlap • Cage Side Bracing with Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bottom Flared Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
If Your Bin Has Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
You Will Need One of These Manuals • Ladder Standoff Rails on Hopper Bottom Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Outside Ladder and Cage Complete - Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34
Flat Bottom Grain Bin, Narrow Corrugation • Flat Bottom Grain Bin, Wide Corrugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Commercial Hopper-Bottom Grain Bin, Narrow Corrugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Commercial Hopper-Bottom Grain Bin, Wide Corrugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Part Item Numbers in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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General BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage

General
Remember! Think SAFETY First!

This symbol is used throughout this Manual to identify particular stages where the Grain Bin Contractor and/or
Operator need to take special note and precautions regarding the danger described in these Instructions. Please
read all the SAFETY information and the instructions completely prior to beginning the construction.

Support Information
BROCK® products are designed for grains and/or free flowing materials. Using this equipment for any other
purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this Manual will void the
Warranty and may cause injury or death. This Manual is designed to provide comprehensive planning and
construction information for this BROCK® product. The Table of Contents provides a convenient overview of
the information in this Manual.
Dealers: Please provide the Customer with the information to complete the easy reference below.
Dealer or Customer: Complete the following information about your BROCK® product. Store this Manual in a
safe, dry place for future reference.

Distributor and Installer Information

Please fill in the following information about your Product.
Keep this Manual in a clean, dry place for future reference.

Distributor’s Name ___________________________________________________

Distributor’s Address ________________________________________________
Distributor’s Phone _______________________ Date of Purchase ___________
Installer’s Name _____________________________________________________
Installer’s Address ___________________________________________________
Installer’s Phone _______________________ Date of Installation ___________
System Specifications ________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage About This Manual

About This Manual

The intent of this Manual is to help you in two ways. One is to follow step-by-step in
the order of assembly of your Outside Ladder and Cage. The other way is for easy
reference if you have questions in a particular area.
IMPORTANT! Read ALL instructions and study all Figures carefully BEFORE starting
construction.
IMPORTANT! Pay particular attention to all SAFETY information on Pages 6-7.
• Metric measurements are shown in millimeters and in square parentheses, unless
otherwise specified. " equals inches and ' equals feet in English measurements.
Example: 15' [4 572] 24' [7 315]
• “Horizontal” (—) and “Vertical” (l), Bottom and Top, in the instructions refer to
the bin as it is standing.
• Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly or operation.
• This Planning Symbol at left is used in areas where planning needs to take place
before construction continues.
• Major changes from the last printing will be listed on the back cover.

Identification of Parts and Hardware

IMPORTANT! No hardware substitutions are permitted unless noted.
Diagrams are provided throughout this Manual to identify Parts and Hardware used
in that application.
• Parts and basic components are identified in Figures and their accompanying
Tables as “Items” with a black number in white circle.
• Hardware is identified with a white number in a shaded circle. Pay particular
attention to the Grades specified for each connection. See Figure 1. Hardware
Item numbers are listed after the Parts in the Figure Table.
• Dimensions and lengths are noted with a white circle on an arrow or line, then
identified with numeric values in the Figure Table.
• Specific holes, positions, or locations mentioned in the text are noted in the Fig-
ure with an asterisk*.

COMPONENT
1
31 Grade 8 Mark
HARDWARE
31 35 32

Item Description
1 Ladder Cap
31 Bolt, Bin Seal 5/16-18 x 3/4'' Gr. 8.2 Grade 8.2 Mark
32 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
35 Nut, Hex 5/16''-18
1
Figure 1.
Hardware and Parts Identification

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SAFETY BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage

SAFETY
Recognize SAFETY Information
This is the Safety-Alert Symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in
this Manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Signal words DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION, are used with the Safety-Alert Symbol.
This Symbol is used throughout this Manual to identify particular stages where the
bin Contractor and/or Operator need to take special note and precautions regarding
the DANGER described in these Instructions. Please read all the SAFETY
information and the instructions completely prior to beginning the construction.

Understand Signal Words

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.

Follow SAFETY Instructions

Carefully read all SAFETY messages in this Manual and on your equipment
SAFETY signs. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.
Keep SAFETY signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged SAFETY signs.
Read and observe these precautions. Call the Dealer or Manufacturer for replacement
if the Decal is missing or damaged. If the Decal becomes damaged or worn with use,
replace it.
WARNING! Never center the Outside Ladder over obstructions, or in conflict with
other equipment. Such obstruction results in an unsafe installation. The
Ladder must be moved clear of the obstruction. Failure to do so creates
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. Refer to the Platform Manual for diagrams to help in
getting started.
WARNING! Failure to follow proper assembly of the Ladder could cause damage to
equipment or personal injury.

WARNING! Ladder installations MUST use all specified connecting Brackets to maintain
SAFETY. Failure to follow specific Hardware instructions during assembly
could result in serious operator injury and /or structural damage.

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SAFETY

Ladder SAFETY Procedures

DANGER! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in death or
serious injury.

IMPORTANT! The Ladder Section with the DANGER Decal (Part No. 13-23790) in Figure 2
at left must be installed as the BOTTOM Section of each Ladder.
1. The WORKING LOAD of the Ladder is 300 lbs [136 kg]. Do not overload.
2. Never climb a damaged or improperly assembled Ladder. Before use, inspect the
Ladder carefully for deterioration from chemicals or weather.
3. Keep the Ladder and Bin away from power lines and live electric wires.
4. Keep rungs free from slippery material such as ice, snow, mud, grease, manure, etc.
5. Wear slip-resistant shoes.
6. DO NOT USE LADDERS if you tire easily, or are subject to fainting spells, or
use medicine or alcohol, or are physically handicapped.
7. FACE THE LADDER when ascending or descending. Maintain a firm grip.
Center your body between Side Rails.
8. Discard and replace the Ladder if it is exposed to fire or damaging chemicals.
9. Never use the Ladder as a horizontal platform, plank or material hoist.
10.Never apply a side load. Never push or pull anything while on the Ladder.
11.Never drop or apply an impact load to the Ladder.
12.Never sit on the ends of Ladder Side Rails.
13.Never use the Ladder as a scaffold.
14. Never use the Ladder when in poor health.
An optional Locking Ladder Door Kit (9-41037) or
Internal Cage Door Kit (U-24066) is available.
See Figure 3 and BROCK® Instruction MLD1486.
See Figure 4 and BROCK® Instruction MLD1546.

Figure 2.
Ladder DANGER Decal
13-23790

Figure 3. Figure 4.
Locking Cage Door Locking Ladder Door

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Ladder Planning and Overview
Ladder Planning and Overview
WARNING!
Ladder installations
MUST use all specified
connecting Brackets to
maintain SAFETY. Failure
to follow specific Hard-
ware instructions during
assembly could result in
serious operator injury
and /or structural damage.
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BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage
All BROCK® Ladders, Cages and Platforms, when properly installed, are designed
to meet or exceed specifications required by ASAE Standard S412.1.
When you see this Planning symbol, decisions must be made regarding your
particular installation.
Ladder Alignment Begins at the Roof
Plan from the Roof down to avoid obstructing Doors or other Bin components. Allow
for adequate clearance of Platforms from adjacent bins.
Refer to your appropriate Roof Construction Manual to install Roof Panels, Roof
Ladder, Roof Ladder Handrail where applicable, and the Manhole. The Roof Ladder
will be in the first Roof Panel to the left of the Manhole.
Outside Ladder-and-Cage Sections are installed approximately every two or three
rings or tiers as the Bin is raised—and, if an Inside Ladder is installed, on both sides
of the Body Sheets.
Avoid Obstructions
Ladder and/or Cage assembly begins as soon as the Roof is installed.
Never install the Outside Ladder in conflict with other equipment. Such
obstruction results in an unsafe installation. The Ladder must be moved
clear of the obstruction. Failure to do so creates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Refer to the
Platform Manual for diagrams to help in getting started.
FRONT VIEW
28
Item Description 23
16 Channel as Brace
23 Bin Sidewall
28 Outside Stiffener 52
52 Ladder-and-Cage 28
16 16
Figure 5.
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Ladders Over Stiffeners

28
23

Figure 6.
Ladder-and-Cage
Over Stiffener

52

28

If a Ladder section must be over a Stiffener (i.e., when an Eave Platform with Top
Ladder are installed on a Bin with two Stiffeners per Body Sheet)—longer
Commercial Brackets must be used to allow additional clearance away from the
sidewall and Stiffener. See also pages 24-25. These Brackets are:
3
U-54777 Ladder Standoff Bracket -Commercial
U-46682 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial LEFT (Eave)
7A
U-46683 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial RIGHT (Eave)
7B
Top Ladder Bracket - Commercial (see pp. 30-31; use at top of
19B U-46684
Mid/Lower Ladder Sections with Platforms)

Inside Ladders
Inside Ladders align under the
Manhole. BROCK® Manual
MLD1568 contains information
about additional Brackets and
Straps which must be installed on
Inside Ladders. A personal safety
device (lifebelt, etc., not available
from Brock) is recommended to
be used when climbing on
Ladders higher than 20' [6 096].

Figure 7.
MLD1568,
BROCK® INSIDE Ladder Manual

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Ladder, Cage and Platform Requirements

10

Ladder Planning and Overview

What Is REQUIRED: Determines that: Is REQUIRED: Determines that:
Outside Ladder When Eave height is less
than 20' [6 096]; a Roof The single Ladder section (centered between Stiffeners on not applicable
without Cage Grab Bar must be used. Commercial Bins) proceeds downward in line with the Roof
NO Platform

Ladder.
When eave height is below
When Eave height is 20' On Commercial Hopper Bins, the Bottom Ladder section
Required

MUST attach to a Ladder Standoff Rail (installation 19.6' [5 974] or 7 Rings,,

[6 096] or higher. bottom of Cages must be 7'-8'
Outside Ladder Bottom of Cages must instructions shipped with this Bracket). [2 134-2 438] above the
AND Cage be 7'-8' [2 134- 2 438] THIS Manual will direct you in LADDER-AND-CAGE
above the foundation or ASSEMBLY for these conditions, whether or not your foundation or (each) Platform
(each) Platform level. Grain Bin has Platforms. level, with 7.22' - 9.84' [2 200 -
3 000] minimum.
IMPORTANT! If you have any conditions listed below, in addition to THIS Manual you will also need a BROCK® PLATFORM Manual
MLD2026 (Flat-Bottom) or MLD2030 (Hopper-Bottom). See Page 31.
What Is REQUIRED: Determines that: Is REQUIRED: Determines that:
On all Commercial Bins
60'-156' [18 288 - 47
549] dia. with Outside
EAVE Platform

Stiffeners, regardless of The Eave Platform is located under the Roof Ladder and
Eave Platform height; optional on Bins Manhole Panels. The top Outside Ladder is located to the All Grain Bins (any height or The Eave Platform is located
Required

and Manhole 15' - 54' right of the Eave Platform. diameter) with an Outside under the Roof Ladder and
Surround [4 572 - 16 459] dia. and Ladders and Rest Platforms continue down the sidewall, Ladder are required to have an Manhole Panels. The top
(Platform Floor Bins with Inside their horizontal placement adjusted with the top Ladder as Eave Platform and Manhole Outside Ladder is to the right of
Plate even with Stiffeners the reference point. Surround. the Platform.
Bin Eave) Refer to Platform Manual MLD2026 (Flat-Bottom Bins) or
All Bins—regardless of MLD2030 (Commercial Hopper Bins).
height—that have a
Roof Handrail or
Roof Stairway
One (1) Rest When Eave height is 30' If there IS If there is NO Eave Platform, the top When Eave height is 19.6'-37.3'
Platform [9 144] - 60' [18 288] an Eave Outside Ladder section aligns with the Roof [5 974-11 378] or 8-14 Rings Ladder sections and Rest
Platform Ladder and extends above the Eave with Platforms continue down the
Two (2) Rest When Eave height is 60' (required or Extension Rails. Ladder sections adjust to When Eave height is 40'-56' sidewall, their horizontal
Platforms [18 288] - 90' [27 432] optional), accommodate Platform(s), Roof Ladder, and [12 192-17 069] or 15-21 Rings placement adjusted with the top
Rest Platform(s)

follow the Door access. Ladder—not the Roof Ladder—

above. as the reference point.

BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage

When Eave height is The bottom Outside Ladder section aligns When Eave height is 58.7'-74.7' There must be a Rest Platform
REQUIRED

Three (3) Rest over 90' with the top Ladder section. See Platform [17 882-22 758] or 22-28
Platforms every 19.6' [5 974]of Outside
[27 432] Manual MLD2026 or MLD2030. Rings Ladder length.
When Eave height is 77.3' - NOTE: Stairway and Mid-Roof
Four (4) Rest Currently no U.S. BROCK® Bins require four Rest Platforms. 93.3' [23 571-28 448] or 29-35 Platform requirements may
Platforms Rings apply for the Bin Roof.
Additional requirements may
Five (5) Rest When Eave height is 96' apply.
Platforms Currently no U.S. BROCK® Bins require five Rest Platforms. [29 261] or higher, or 36 Rings
and over
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Item Description
12 Outside Ladder Section
21 Roof Ladder 24
24 Manhole
29 Inside Ladder 21
39 Upper Ladder
40 Middle Ladder
41 Lower Ladder
42 Upper Rest Platform
43 Lower Rest Platform
44 Single Rest Platform
45 Two Ring Door (shown)
39
24
21
21 24
42

39
29 40

29
44 43
12
29

41
41

45 45
45 45
45

Figure 8.
Ladder Location When Near the Door
(U.S. Models shown, without Eave Platform)

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Parts Identification

12A 12B 12C 12D 12E

4
7
1 18
5

11 2A 2B
OR

19B 14

19A

6A
6B

17

7A 7B
15

10
16
Figure 9.
13 Ladder and Cage Parts
Item Table on facing Page.

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Item Part No. Description

1 U-23779Locking Clip Assembly
31 2A 9-41047Ladder Standoff Bracket - Farm Wide Corrugation
2B U-23778Ladder Standoff Bracket - Farm Narrow Corrugation
3 U-54777Ladder Standoff Bracket -Commercial
4 U-24016Ladder Cap
5 U-24339Extension Rail Spacer Tube
33 6A U-23789Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Farm LEFT
6B U-23788Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Farm RIGHT
7A U-46682Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Comm. LEFT
7B U-46683Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Comm. RIGHT
8 U-24142Extension Rail 54'' [1 372] O.A.
9 9-42654Ladder Extension Back Brace Tube
10 9-42655Ladder Extension Side Brace Tube
11 U-23774Ladder Rail Splicer
37 12A U-000044' [1 219] Ladder Section
12B U-000055' [1 524] Ladder Section
12C U-000066' [1 829] Ladder Section
12D U-000077' [2 134] Ladder Section
12E U-000088' [2 438] Ladder Section
36
13 9-42569 Extension Rail Brace Angle 31''
(not used on Three-Panel Roof)
43 14 13-23790 Ladder DANGER Decal
15 U-23777 Cage Hoop Half
16 432615 Cage Channel 45'' [1 143] (BUNDLE # 292878)
34 17 U-24021 Cage Hoop Expander
18 U-24316 Extension Rail Brace Bracket
35 19A 9-24012 Top Ladder Bracket - Farm
19B U-46684 Top Ladder Bracket - Commercial
(top of Mid/Lower ladder Sections with Platforms)
38 31 39-20072 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4'' BS Gr. 8.2
32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
33 39-20130 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 1/2'' Hex Head BS Gr. 8.2
34 39-20155 Washer, Weatherseal 5/16''
32 35 39-20020 Nut, Hex 5/16''-18
36 39-20070 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8
37 39-20246 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2 1/2'' Hex Head Gr. 5
38 39-20101 Washer, Flat 5/16 x 1 1/4''
43 39-20322 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1 1/4'' Gr. 5
Figure 10.
Ladder and Cage Hardware

Check Delivery
Your Ladder/Cage/Platform is made up of many parts and checked
carefully at the time of shipment. However, use the packing slip and
check your shipment on arrival to be sure it is complete. The Charts
on pages 32-33 of this Manual show the quantity and lengths of parts
and Hardware you should receive for your model Bin.

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Outside Ladder with NO CAGE

Roof Grab Bar Required

WARNING! Where there is NO Cage on Eave heights under 20' [6 096], a Roof
Ladder Grab Bar MUST be installed! Failure to follow this instruction
(found in the Roof Construction Manual) could result in serious operator
injury. Follow the instructions in your Roof Construction Manual for installing the
Roof Grab Bar. It will give dimensions and hardware needed.

Ladder Start
21 On the top horizontal seam, with Sidewall hardware, attach the LEFT and
20 RIGHT Top Ladder Standoff Brackets (Items 6A and 6B) 18 3/4'' [476.3] apart,
centered under and in line with the Roof Ladder. See Figure 11 below. See
Figure 13 in Hardware Connection Details, pages 16-17.
22 Top ends of the Ladder Rail are finished with a Ladder Cap. See Figure 14.

19
49 Figure 14, 15.
22
TOP VIEW
6A
6B
Figure 17A. 21 24
11
23 Figure 16.
6A
OR
7A 49
6B
OR
2 46 7B 23
12 12
Figure 11. 25
Ladder Start at the Eave (NO Cage)
26 Item Table on facing Page.

At the Eave, attach the top Ladder Section (Item 12) to the Top Standoff Brackets
(Items 6A and 6B). See Figure 13. Be sure to install all Ladder Sections so that
the DANGER Decal (Item 14, also shown in Figure 2) reads right-side-up.
Attach standard Ladder Standoff Brackets (Item 2) with Locking Clip Assemblies
(Item 1) to the back edge of the Ladder. See Hardware details in Figures 16A
and 16C.

51
14
50

IMPORTANT! At the bottom, no more than 24'' [610] of Ladder railing

should be unsupported. Install a pair of Ladder Standoff Brackets.
SIDE VIEW
Figure 12, left.
Farm Ladder without Cage
WIDE Corrugation shown; see Item Table on facing Page.
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Add Ladder Sections

Continue building the Ladder downward as the Bin is raised and Rings/Tiers are
added. Narrow Corrugation: attach Ladder Standoff Brackets (Item 2) at every other
horizontal seam; Wide Corrugation: attach at every horizontal seam as shown in
Figure 12 on the facing page.
Ladder Sections are bolted together using Ladder Rail Splicers U-23774 (Item 11),
5/16 x 3/4" Gr. 5 Hex Head Bolts and Flange Nuts. See Figure 15.

Item Part No.Description

2A 9-41047 Standoff Bracket - Farm WC.
2B U-23778 Standoff Bracket - Farm NC.
6A U-23788 Top Standoff Bracket - Farm LEFT
6B U-23789 Top Standoff Bracket - Farm RIGHT
7A U-46682 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial LEFT
7B U-46683 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial RIGHT
11 U-23774 Ladder Rail Splicer
12 varies Side Ladder
14 13-23790Ladder DANGER Decal (Figure 2)
19 Roof Panel Centerline
20 9-13037 Roof Grab Bar (see Roof Manual)
21 varies Roof Ladder Rung
22 Roof (Rib)
23 Body Sheet/Sidewall
24 Manhole
25 9-12865 Roof Anchor Bracket
26 Body Sheet Horizontal seam
46 16'' [406.4] Ladder width
49 Eave
50 0 - 12'' [0 - 305]
51 24'' [610] max. unsupported

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Hardware Connection Details

WARNING! Ladder installations MUST use all specified connecting Brackets to maintain
SAFETY. Failure to follow specific Hardware instructions during assembly
could result in serious operator injury and /or structural damage.

SIDE VIEW 6Aor 6B 4 38 4

31 43
Figure 13, right.
Ladder Start at the
Eave (NO Cage)
31
32
32
32
12 6B 38
4 32
When an Eave
Vent System is 12
used, lower the
Top Standoff
Bracket to clear
43 the Eave Vent 31
38 Baffle, and field-
drill the holes.
32
Figure 14.
Ladder Cap

11 32
12
12
Item Part No. Description
1 U-23779 Locking Clip Assembly
2A 9-41047 Standoff Bracket - Farm WC.
2B U-23778 Standoff Bracket - Farm NC.
3 U-54777 Ladder Standoff Bracket -Commercial
4 U-24016 Ladder Cap
6A U-23788 Top Standoff Bracket - Farm LEFT
6B U-23789 Top Standoff Bracket - Farm RIGHT
7A U-46682 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket -
Commercial LEFT 31 32
7B U-46683 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket -
Commercial RIGHT
11 U-23774 Ladder Rail Splicer Figure 15.
12 varies Side Ladder Ladder Rail Splice
21 varies Roof Ladder Rung 12 (all Ladders)
23 Body Sheet/Sidewall
26 Body Sheet Horizontal seam
31 39-20072 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 3/4'' Gr. 8.2
32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
34 varies Washer, Weatherseal
38 39-20101 Washer, Flat 5/16 x 1 1/4''
43 39-20322 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1 1/4'' Gr. 5
39 varies Bin Hardware

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23

26 2A2B
OR

39 12
1
34
39
32
Figure 16A.
Farm Ladder Standoff Bracket
OUTSIDE VIEW
with Locking Clip (LEFT Side shown)

Figure 16B.
Commercial Ladder Standoff Bracket
with Locking Clip (LEFT Side shown) 12
34
26

39 23
3
39
OUTSIDE VIEW
32

12 INSIDE
TOP VIEW

Figure 16C.
Locking Clip Detail (RIGHT Side shown)

32

2A 2B OR
3

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Outside Ladder WITH CAGE

IMPORTANT! Cages are required on all Outside Ladders where Eave height is 20'
[6 096] or higher. The bottom of Cages must be 84" [2 134] to 96" [2 438]
above the foundation or platform level. If your Ladder has a Cage, the
Ladder and Cage begins with the Top Ladder Section and must be
assembled together as the bin is raised.
Figure 27
Ladder-and-Cage Start
42 1.With sidewall hardware on the top horizontal seam, attach the outside Left
and Right Top Ladder Standoff Brackets (Items 6A and 6B) 18 3/4''
49 [476.3] apart.
Three-Panel Roof: Brackets are off-center (in relation to the Roof Ladder)
on Pages 20-21. Four-Panel Roof: Brackets are centered and in line with
6A the Roof Ladder; see Pages 22-23 and Figure 18 below. Four-Panel Roof,
Ladder over Stiffeners: See pages 24-25.
6B Figure 19B 2.At the Eave, attach the top Ladder Section (Item 12) to the Top Standoff
Brackets (Items 6A and 6B). See Figure 19, Detail B.
Be sure to install all Ladder Sections so that the DANGER Decal (Item
14, also in Figure 2) reads right-side-up.
Figure 16 3.Attach standard Ladder Standoff Brackets (Item 2) with Locking Clip
Assemblies (Item 1) to the back edge of the Ladder. See Hardware details
Figure 15
in Figure 16. Narrow Corrugation: attach these Brackets at every other
23 horizontal seam; Wide Corrugation: attach at every horizontal seam as
shown in Figure 18 at left.
22
26
Figure 27
TOP VIEW
29

21 24

2 Figures 30-31

6A
52
11 45 49
15 6B
46 25 23
28
48 18 12 Figure 17.
Ladder and Cage Start
14 15 FOUR-Panel Roof shown;
Item Table on facing Page.

IMPORTANT! At the bottom, no more than 24'' [610] of Ladder railing

51 12
should be unsupported. Install a pair of Ladder Standoff Brackets.
SIDE VIEW
NO Eave Platform: Build Ladder Extension Rails
If your bin has an eave Platform, refer to your Platform Manual, MCB2026.
Figure 18. 50 There is a Top ladder section, not a Ladder Extension.
Ladder and Cage
Install a pair of 54'' [1 372] Ladder Extension Rails (Item 8) to the Top
Ladder Section at the Eave. See Figures 20 - 23 on Pages 20-23.
WIDE Corrugation shown; For proper Cage start, the top of the Ladder Extension Rail must be 42''
Item Table on facing Page. [1 067] above the Eave. See Figure 18, 20 and 22.
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Insert the upper 5/16 x 2 1/2'' Hex Head Bolt (Item 37) from inside the Ladder
Rail through the Ladder Cap (Item 4) and Spacer Tube (Item 5). Put a Flange
Nut (Item 32) on the outside of the Extension Rail. Add the same Hardware
and Spacer Tube for the lower connecton below the Ladder Rung. See Detail
B below. Top ends of the Side Ladder Rail and Extension Rail are finished
with a Ladder Cap. See Detail A below or Figure 15.

Detail A
Item Part No. Description 4
FRONT VIEW
4 U-24016 Ladder Cap
5 U-24339 Extension Rail Spacer Tube
6A U-23788 Top Standoff Bracket - Farm LEFT
6B U-23789 Top Standoff Bracket - Farm RIGHT
43
8 U-24142 Extension Rail 54'' [1 372] O.A.
12 varies Ladder Section
14 13-23790 Ladder DANGER Decal
8 38 32
21 varies Roof Ladder Rung
22 Roof (Rib)
23 Body Sheet/Sidewall
24 Manhole
25 9-12865 Roof Anchor Bracket
26 Body Sheet Horizontal seam 8
28 Outside Stiffener
29 Inside Stiffener 8 Figure 19.
31 39-20072 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 3/4'' Gr. 8.2 (2) Ladder Extensions on
12 Top Ladder Section
32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
33 39-30155 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 1 1/2'' Gr. 8.2
35 39-20022 Nut, Hex 5/16''
36 39-20070 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1'' Gr. 8
37 39-20246 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2 1/2'' Gr. 5 4 5
38 39-20101 Washer, Flat 5/16 x 1 1/4''
46 38
42 42'' [1 067] Eave to top of Ext. Rail 35
43 39-20322 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1 1/4'' Gr. 5
45 8'' [203.2] Sidewall-to-Ladder Rung dist.
32
46 16'' [406.4] Ladder width 8
48 37 1/4'' [946.2] Sidewall to Hoop front
37
49 Eave
50 0 - 12'' [0 - 305]
51 24'' [610] max. unsupported
6B
5
52 Cage Flare Hoop 37 Detail B
31 12 32

Ladder Extension Rail Bracing to the Roof Rib

To brace Extension Rails to Roof Ribs, bolt the pair of 42'' [1 067] Ladder Extension
3- and 4-Panel Back Brace Tubes (Item 9) under opposite ends of the Roof Ladder Rung as shown
Roofs: in Figures 20-21 (Three-Panel Roof) or Figures 22-23 (Four-Panel Roof), Detail C.
They will be roughly perpendicular to the Rib.
Connect these Back Tubes to the Extension Rail with an Extension Rail Brace
Bracket (Item 18); see Detail 23B or 23B.
Top the Extension Rails with Ladder Caps and secure as shown in Figure 14,
adding a 16 ga. Washer (Item 38). Use a 5/16 x 1 1/2'' HHBS Bolt (Item 33) on top,
with a Weatherseal Washer (Item 34) between the Ladder Rung and Brace, and a Hex
Nut (Item 35) under the Rib. (continued)

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Ladder Extension Rail Bracing (continued)

THREE-Panel Roofs
On Three-Panel Roofs the Side Ladder and Ladder Extension will be off-center in
relation to the Ladder Roof Panel centerline (Item 19). See Figures 20 and 21.
To brace the Extension Rails sideways at the Eave, bolt the pair of 38'' [965] Ladder
Extension Side Brace Tubes (Item 10) outward to the Roof Panel (second hole from
the Rib) with the hardware shown in Detail D. Connect to the Extension Rail with an
Extension Rail Brace Bracket (Item 18, Detail A).
Extension Rail Brace Angles 9-42569 (Item 13) are not used on the Three-Panel
Roof and should be discarded.

FRONT VIEW

9 8
8

10
19
10
42

21
24
Figure 19. 53
22

Figure 20.
Ladder Extension Rails Off- 23
Center on Three-Panel Roof

12

Item Part No. Description Item Part No.Description

4 U-24016 Ladder Cap 31 39-20072 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 3/4'' Gr. 8.2
8 U-24142 Extension Rail 54'' [1 372] O.A. 32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
9 U-24142 Tube, Ladder Extension Back Brace 33 39-20130 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 1 1/2'' Gr. 8.2
10 9-42654 Tube, Ladder Extension Side Brace 34 39-20155 Washer, Weatherseal 5/16''
12 varies Top Ladder Section 35 39-20020 Nut, Hex 5/16''-18
18 U-24316 Extension Rail Brace Bracket 36 39-20070 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1'' Gr. 8
19 Roof Panel Centerline 37 39-20246 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2 1/2'' Gr. 5
21 Ladder Rung 38 39-20101 Washer, Flat 5/16 x 1 1/4''
22 Roof Panel Rib 42 42'' [1 067] Eave to top of Ext. Rail
23 Top Body Sheet 43 39-20322 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 1/4'' Gr. 5
24 Manhole 53 varies Roof Rib Tension Strap location

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18 43 9
38
32 33
32
32 35
8 21

18
9 8
Detail C
9 18 Detail B 34

Detail A

Detail B

9
8
8

9
Detail A
22 10

Detail D
Detail C 21

53 10

23
12

22 Figure 21.
Detail D
31 35 Ladder Extension Rail,
Three-Panel Raised Rib Roof
10 Item Table on facing Page.
Detail 9E

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Ladder Extension Rail Bracing (continued)

FOUR-Panel Roofs
On Four-Panel Roofs, the Side Ladder and Ladder Extension will be centered in
relation to the Ladder Roof Panel centerline (Item 19). See Figures 22 and 23.
Remove the two (2) Rib Tension Straps on the Roof Panels to the left and right of the
Roof Ladder Panel. Replace with 31'' Extension Rail Brace Angles (Item 13), using
the Roof Rib hardware.
To Brace the Extension Rails sideways at the eave, bolt the pair of 38'' [965] Ladder
Extension Side Brace Tubes (Item 10) outward to the center of the Extension Rail
Brace Angle (Item 13). See Detail D.

FRONT VIEW
8
8 9

19
10
9
42
13
22 10
21
24
Figure 19 53
.

23

12
Figure 22.
Ladder Extension Rail Bracings Centered on FOUR-Panel Roof

Item Description Item Description

4 U-24016 Ladder Cap 31 39-20072 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 3/4'' Gr. 8.2
8 U-24142 Extension Rail 54'' [1 372] O.A. 32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
9 U-24142 Tube, Ladder Extension Back Brace 33 39-20130 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 1 1/2'' Gr. 8.2
10 9-42654 Tube, Ladder Extension Side Brace 34 39-20155 Washer, Weatherseal 5/16''
12 varies Top Ladder Section 35 39-20020 Nut, Hex 5/16''-18
13 9-42569 Extension Rail Brace Angle 31'' 36 39-20070 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1'' Gr. 8
18 U-24316 Extension Rail Brace Bracket 37 39-20246 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2 1/2'' Gr. 5
19 Roof Panel Centerline 38 39-20101 Washer, Flat 5/16 x 1 1/4''
21 Ladder Rung on Roof Rib 42 42'' [1 067] Eave to top of Ext. Rail
22 Roof Panel Rib 43 39-20322 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 1/4'' Gr. 5
23 Top Body Sheet 53 varies Roof Rib Tension Strap location
24 Manhole
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43
38 9
32 33
32 35
18

32
18 21
8
9
8
Detail B Detail C
34

10 18 Detail B

Detail A

8
9
10 Detail A
31 35 9
10
8

13

Detail C

Detail C
21 10
Detail D
Detail D

22
22

13 13
12 23

Figure 23.
Ladder Extension Bracing on Four-Panel Roof
Item Table on facing Page.

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Ladder Installation OVER Stiffeners

Installation over Stiffeners requires longer Commercial Ladder Brackets. LEFT
and RIGHT Top Standoff Brackets (Items 7A and 7B, U-46682 and
U-46683)—and Commercial Standoff Bracket U-54777 (Item 3) permit Ladder
installations over an Outside Stiffener. At the top of Mid and Lower Ladders use
Top Bracket U-46684 (see pages 30-31).

7B
7A
Detail UNDERSIDE VIEW
7B
12

31
32

25
63

63
7A
63

Figure 24.
25 Top Ladder Brackets with
Outside Stiffener

Detail: Figure 25

63

63
62

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First, install the Stiffener

Splice (Item 62) as shown in
Base Manual MCB2032.
63 with 3/8'' hardware (Items
64/65).
Where the Ladder Standoff
60 Bracket (Item 3) is
61 64 65 positioned at a Stiffener or
Stiffener Splice, attach with
62 a single 3/8'' Grade 8.2 Bin
Seal Bolt (Item 60), with a
60 3/8'' Weatherseal Washer
12 and
3/8'' Hex Nut (Items
64/65).

23

64
65

1 60
3

63

60
64
65 Figure 25.
Ladder (and Cage) Section over Outside Stiffener

Item Description
1 U-23779 Locking Clip Assembly
3A U-54777 Ladder Standoff Bracket - Commercial
7A U-46682 Eave Standoff Bracket - Commercial LEFT
7B U-46683 Eave Standoff Bracket - Commercial RIGHT
12 varies Side Ladder
23 varies Body Sheet/Sidewall
25 9-12865 Roof Anchor Bracket
32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
Bin Seal Bolt Gr. 8.2, 3/8'' dia.; (or Plastic Head Bolts)
60 39-20205
39-20323
Use 1 1/4'' for 16-8 ga. Stiffeners and 12 ga. Splice;
Use 1 1/2'' for 5-2 ga. Stiffeners and 10 ga. Splice;
39-41151 Use 1 3/4'' for Laminated Stiffeners.
61 9-46592 Nut, Flange 3/8''-16
62 9-54470
9-54471
12 ga. Stiffener Splice
10 ga Stiffener Splice
63 varies Outside Stiffener
64 39-20172 Washer, Weatherseal 3/8''
65 39-20114 Nut, Hex 3/8''-16

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Cage Assembly
Ladder-and-Cage Sections are installed approximately every 44'' [1 118] as the Bin
is raised. The Cage continues on down the Ladder to within 84" [2 134] to 96" [2
438] of a Platform or the Foundation.

Hoop Halves
49 The Cage is begun by joining two (2) Hoop
Halves (Item 15), even with the top of the
Figure 26. Ladder Extension Rails, above the Eave.
Top Cage Hoop Even with Top of Align the three front holes and overlap the
Extension Rails (Farm Ladder) two (2) Hoop Halves. Connect with 5/16 x
3/4'' Hex Head Bin Seal Bolts, Bolt heads
inside, and 5/16'' Hex Nuts, leaving a Bolt
44 1 out of the center hole. Tighten Bolts from
1* the head side (Figure 27 Detail B).
45 Connect the Hoop ends to the front side* of
12 the Ladder Extension Rail with Locking
Clip assemblies (Item 1), secured on the
outside with Flange Nuts.
48 46 See Figures 27-31.
Cage Channels
47 Vertical Cage Channels (Item 16) are
shipped in bundles of eight (8). The Cage
TOP VIEW has seven (7) Channels around.
Channels connect outside the Hoop Halves
with the same hardware as above, Bolt heads
inside. Tighten Bolts from the head side.

Item Part No. Description

1 U-23779 Locking Clip Assembly
6A 2A 9-41047 Ladder Standoff Bracket - Farm Wide Corrugation
OR 2B U-23778 Ladder Standoff Bracket - Farm Narrow Corrugation
7A 3 U-54777 Ladder Standoff Bracket -Commercial
4 U-24016 Ladder Cap
5 U-24339 Extension Rail Spacer Tube
6A U-23788 Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial LEFT
6B U-23789 Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial RIGHT
7A U-46682 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Comm. LEFT
7B U-46683 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Comm. RIGHT
8 U-24142 Extension Rail 54'' [1 372] O.A.
12 varies Top Ladder Section
15 U-23777 Cage Hoop Half
16 432615 Cage Channel 45'' Bundle, 8 pcs
31 39-20072 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 3/4'' Gr. 8.2
32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
35 39-20020 Nut, Hex 5/16''-18
44 18 3/4'' [476] center-to-center between Standoff Brackets
45 8'' [203] Sidewall-to-Ladder Rung
46 16'' [406] Ladder width
47 28 3/4'' [730] Hoop diameter
48 37 1/4'' [946] Sidewall to Hoop front
49 Eave

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OUTSIDE VIEW INSIDE VIEW OUTSIDE VIEW

16
31 1*
4
32 2

1* 35
15 16
16
8 32 Detail B
1
15
15 12 Detail C
Detail A

8 Build the 16
8 second
Hoop. 16
15
Build the
top Hoop.
Detail D

Install
Channels. 16

15 31
35

Detail D

Figure 27. Detail C

Building the Cage with Hoop Halves and Channels
Item Table on facing Page.

Add Ladder-and-Cage Sections

Continue building the Ladder and Cage downward as the bin is raised and Rings/
Tiers are added. Narrow Corrugation: attach Ladder Standoff Brackets (Item 2A, 2B
or 3) at every other horizontal seam; Wide Corrugation: attach at every horizontal
seam as shown in Figure 17 and Details.
Ladder Sections are bolted together using Ladder Rail Splicers U-23774 (Item 11),
5/16 x 3/4" Gr. 5 Hex Head Bolts and Flange Nuts. See Figure 14.

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Channel Overlap
Overlap Channels to attain exact Cage height. For Cage Channels to end at the
proper height above the foundation, they often overlap and use the second hole
position from the end (see * Figure 28 at left) to take up extra length (one Channel
for 10'' [254] or both for 20'' [508]). This overlap can be made at any time during a
straight run of the Ladder before reaching the flared Bottom Section. For any
overlap needed per running section (Top/Mid/Bottom), locate your model (Ladder
Complete) on the Chart on pages 32-33. Go straight across from each section to the
Overlap column to find the take-up length for each run.
Cage Side Bracing with Channels
IMPORTANT! In longer Ladder runs between Platforms and at the Flare, use leftover
Channels to brace the Cage sideways to the bin.
Flatten and break the end of the Channel. Bolt it to the tank wall and Cage to stabilize
the Cage. See Figure 29 below.

16

16 16

*
Figure 29.
Channel Side Bracing on Cage

Figure 28. Bottom Flared Section

Channel Overlap
Holes Build the bottom Flare Hoop by
connecting the two Hoop Halves
with an Expander section (Item 17)
in between, using 5/16 x 3/4'' Hex
Head Bin Seal Bolts (heads inside) 16
and Hex Nuts.
The ends of bottom Hoop Halves
attach to the back edge (next to the or
bin wall) of the Ladder Rail with a 2A
Locking Clip Assembly, with Bolt 15
Heads inside. See Figure 31, Detail 12 2B
B. Add extra Cage Channels as 3
shown in Figures 29 and 30.
15

17

Figure 30.
Bottom Cage Flare Hoop
Item Table on facing page.

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15
12
1
15

SIDE VIEW
32 Detail A

16 12

16 31
12 35
1
2
15
15
SIDE VIEW
32 Detail B
17

15
17

Figure 31.
Bottom Flared Section
FRONT VIEW

Item Part No. Description

1 U-23779 Locking Clip Assembly
15 2A 9-41047 Ladder Standoff Bracket -
Farm Wide Corrugation
2B U-23778 Ladder Standoff Bracket -
Farm Narrow Corrugation
3 U-54777 Ladder Standoff Bracket -
Commercial
12 varies Bottom Ladder Section
15 15 U-23777 Cage Hoop Half
16 432615 Cage Channel
17 U-24021 Cage Hoop Expander
31 39-20072 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 3/4''
Gr. 8.2
12 32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
35 39-20020 Nut, Hex 5/16''-18
Detail C UNDERSIDE VIEW

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If Your Bin Has Platforms

If your Bin has Platforms, you will need the

FRONT VIEW
taller Top Ladder Bracket (Item 19A or 19B) to
secure the top ends of Mid and Lower Ladders to
the bin sidewall.
Farm Bins, no Stiffeners: Use 9-24012
Commercial Bins, over Stiffeners:
Use U-46684
Continue down the Ladder run with the Ladder
Standoff Bracket, Item 2.

Top ends of the Mid and Lower Ladder Rail are

finished with a Ladder Cap. See Figure 14.

Figure 33
19A

Detail

TOP VIEW
Figure 34
19B

Figure 32.
Ladder-and-Cage Below/Above
or Between Platform

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TO BIN SIDEWALL

TO BIN SIDEWALL

19A
19B

Figure 33.
Top Ladder Bracket for Mid and Lower
Ladder Sections Figure 34.
9-24012 (Farm) Top Ladder Bracket for Mid and
Lower Ladder Sections
U-46684 (Commercial, over Stiffeners)

You Will Need One of These Manuals

Figure 35. Figure 36.

MLD2026A, PLATFORMS for MLD1951A, Commercial
Flat-Bottom Farm and HOPPER BIN Platform Manual
Commercial Grain Bins

IMPORTANT! For proper bearing of Ladder/Platform loads and clearance of Doors, it

is important to follow the location diagrams without substitutions or
change of direction.

Ladder Standoff Rails on Hopper-Bottom Legs

If you are installing an Outside Ladder (with or without a Cage) to a Hopper-bottom
Bin (Commercial or Wet Holding), the bottom section of Ladder must be secured to
the Hopper Legs (I-Beam or bolted) with Ladder Standoff Rails and Clamps.

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Outside Ladder and Cage COMPLETE - Materials

Outside Ladder and Cage COMPLETE - Materials
Flat-Bottom Grain Bin, Narrow Corrugation (without Platform*)
Ladder Channel
Sections 15 17 Cage 6 2 11 1 31 32 34 33 35
Eave Flat-Bottom Overlap
Hoop Hoop Channel Ladder Ladder Ladder Ladder Locking 5/16'' 5/16'' 5/16'' x 1
Rings (toHeight Part No.
nearest Complete
Bundles
Half Expander 292878 Extension (Page 24) Cap Kit Top Ladder Standoff Rail Clip
5/16 x Flange Weather- 1/2'' 5/16''
5' 6' 7' 8' 4-23777 U-24021 45'' Kit 10'' [254] U-24081 Standoff Brackets Splicers ''
3/4 HH Nuts
Assy. Gr.8.2 Bolts 39-20152 seal HHBS Hex Nuts
foot) 20''[508] Brackets U-23778 U-23774
[1 143] LEFT RIGHT U-23779 39-20072 Washer Bolts 39-20020
30'' [762] 39-20155 39-20130
1 1 1 4 2 4 4 14 6 6
4 11' 9-26904 1 1 6 1 2 1 w/
- 1 1 1 4 2 10 31 20 6 6 31 Cage
Cage not Required

1 1 1 4 2 4 4 14 6 6
5 13' 9-26905 1 1 8 1 3 1 10'' 1 1 1 4 2 12 40 22 6 6 40 w/
Cage
1 1 1 6 2 6 4 18 8 8
6 16' 9-26906 2 10 1 4 1 w/
30'' 1 1 1 6 2 16 49 28 8 8 49
Cage
1 1 1 6 4 6 8 22 8 8
7 19' 9-26907 2 1 10 1 4 1 w/
- 1 1 1 6 4 16 49 32 8 8 49 Cage
8 21' 9-26908 3 12 1 5 1 10'' 1 1 1 8 4 20 58 38 10 10 58
9 24' 9-26909 3 14 1 6 1 20'' 1 1 1 8 4 22 67 40 10 10 67
10 27' 9-26910 1 3 16 1 7 1 30'' 1 1 1 10 6 26 76 50 12 12 76
11 29' 9-26911 3 1 16 1 7 1 1 1 1 10 6 26 76 50 12 12 76
12* 32' 9-26912 4 18 1 8 1 10'' 1 1 1 12 6 30 85 56 14 14 85
Flat-Bottom Grain Bin, Wide Corrugation (without Platform*)
Ladder
Sections 15 17 Channel 6 2 11 1 31 32 35
Eave Cage

BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage

Overlap
Height Flat-Bottom Hoop Hoop Channel Ladder (Page 24) Ladder Top Ladder Ladder Ladder Locking 5/16 x
Tiers (to Part No. Ladder Half Expander Bundles Extension Standoff Rail Clip 5/16'' 5/16''
292878 Cap Kit Standoff Flange 3/4''
nearest Complete 4' 7' 4-23777 U-24021 Kit 10'' [254] U-24081 Brackets Splicers Assy. Hex
45'' Brackets U-23778 U-23774 Nuts HH Gr.8.2 Nuts
foot) [1 143] 20''[508] LEFT RIGHT U-23779
30'' [762] 39-20152 Bolts 39-20020
39-20072
3 11' 9-49934 11' 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 4 22 8 4
NO Cage

4 15' 9-49935 14' - 2 1 1 1 1 5 2 6 24 10 4

5 18' 9-49936 18' 1 2 1 1 1 1 6 4 8 38 12 4
6 22' 9-40970 22' 2 2 12 1 5 1 10'' 1 1 1 10 6 24 42 70 58
7 26' 9-40971 11'+15' 3 2 14 1 6 1 10'' 1 1 1 12 8 28 50 83 67
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8 29' 9-40972 14'+15' 2 3 16 1 7 1 10'' 1 1 1 14 8 32 54 92 76

*For taller models with Platforms, see Manual MLD2026.

 Commercial Hopper-Bottom Grain Bins, Narrow Corrugation (without Platform*)
Ladder
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Sections 17 Cage Channel 6 2 11 1 31 32 34 33 30 35
Overlap
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BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage

Hopper Hoop Hoop Channel Ladder Ladder Ladder Locking 5/16'' 5/16'' 5/16''x
Eave Height Bottom Ladder Ladder 5/16 x
Rings (to Half Expander Bundles Extension (Page 24) Cap Kit Top Ladder Standoff Rail Clip Flange Weather- 1 1/2'' 12 ga. 5/16'' Hex
nearest foot) Part No. 4-23777 U-24021 292878 Standoff Brackets Splicers Assy. 3/4'' Nuts seal HHBS Curved
5' 6' 7' 8' 45'' Kit 10'' [254] U-24081 Brackets HHBS Nuts
Complete 20''[508] U-23778 U-23774 U-23779 39-20152 Washers Gr.8.2 Washer 39-20020
[1 143] LEFT RIGHT Gr.8.2 Bolts 39-20155 Bolts 39-20074
30'' [762] 39-20072 39-20130
15' [4 572] dia. 45°
6 25' [7 620] 9-22652 25' 3 1 14 1 6 1 1 1 1 6 6 20 79 40 8 8 2 65
7 28' [8 534] 9-22653 28' 4 16 1 7 1 10'' 1 1 1 8 6 24 88 46 10 10 2 74
15' [4 572] dia. 60°
6 25' [7 620] 9-52921 30' 2 2 16 1 7 1 1 1 1 6 6 22 88 42 8 8 2 74
18' [5 486] dia. 45°
6 27' [8 230] 9-22662 27' 1 3 16 1 7 1 30'' 1 1 1 6 6 22 88 42 8 8 2 74
7 30' [9 144] 9-22663 30' 2 2 16 1 7 1 1 1 1 8 6 24 88 46 10 10 2 74
21' [6 401] dia. 45°
6 29' [8 839] 9-22676 29' 3 1 16 1 7 1 10'' 1 1 1 6 6 22 88 42 8 8 2 74
24' [7 315] dia. 45°
6 30' [9 144] 9-22689 30' 2 2 16 1 7 1 1 1 1 6 6 22 88 42 8 8 2 74
27' [8 230] dia. 45°
6 30' [9 144] 9-32628 29' 3 1 16 1 7 1 1 1 1 6 6 22 88 42 8 8 2 74
30' [9 144] dia. 45°
6 31' [9 449] 9-22899 31' 1 3 18 1 8 1 30'' 1 1 1 6 6 24 97 44 8 8 2 83

Commercial Hopper-Bottom Grain Bins, Wide Corrugation (without Platform*)

Ladder
Sections 15 17 Channel 6 2 11 1 31 32 33 35
Cage Overlap
Hopper Hoop Hoop Channel Ladder Ladder Top Ladder Ladder Ladder Locking 5/16'' 5/16''x
Eave Height Bottom 5/16 x
Tiers (to Ladder Half Expander Bundles Extension (Page 24) Cap Kit Standoff Rail Clip Flange 1 1/2'' 5/16'' Hex
nearest foot) Part No. 4-23777 U-24021 292878 Standoff Brackets Splicers Assy. 3/4'' Nuts HHBS
4' 7' 45'' Kit 10'' [254] U-24081 Brackets HHBS Nuts
Complete 20''[508] U-23778 U-23774 U-23779 39-20152 Gr.8.2
[1 143] LEFT RIGHT Gr.8.2 Bolts Bolts 39-20020
30'' [762] 39-20072 39-20130

Outside Ladder and Cage COMPLETE - Materials

15' [4 572] dia. 45°
4 24' [7 315] 9-49640 24' 6 14 1 6 1 10'' 1 1 1 14 10 28 90 90 6 74
5 27.6' [8 412] 9-49641 28' 4 16 1 7 1 10'' 1 1 1 16 6 32 92 86 6 84
18' [5 486] dia. 45°
4 25.5' [7 772] 9-49653 25' 1 3 14 1 6 1 10'' 1 1 1 14 6 28 82 82 6 74
5 29.2' [8 900] 49654 29' 2 3 16 1 7 1 10'' 1 1 1 16 8 32 96 90 6 84
21' [6 401] dia. 45°
4 27.1' [8 260] 9-49666 27' 4 14 1 6 1 10'' 1 1 1 14 6 28 82 82 6 74
24' [7 315] dia. 45°
4 28.5' [8 687] 9-49679 25' 4 14 1 6 1 10'' 1 1 1 14 6 28 82 82 6 74
27' [8 230] dia. 40°
4 28' [8 534] 9-49692 28' 4 16 1 7 1 10'' 1 1 1 16 6 32 92 86 6 84
30' [9 144] dia. 40°
4 29.3' [8 931] 9-49705 28' 4 16 1 7 1 10'' 1 1 1 16 6 32 92 86 6 84
*For taller models with Platforms, see Manual MLD2030.
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All 36' [10 973] dia. Commercial Hopper Bins have Platforms; these models are covered in Manual MLD2030.
Part Item Numbers in This Manual BROCK® Outside Ladder and Cage

Part Item Numbers in This Manual

The Item Numbers below are used in Ladder diagrams in this Manual to identify larger assembled views that
may be other parts of the Bin but not in the Ladder/Cage/Platform Bill of Materials.

Item Part No. Description

1 U-23779 Locking Clip Assembly Ladder Parts Carton
9-41047 Ladder Standoff Bracket 4.0'' Farm Wide Corrugation Part Numbers
2 U-23778 Ladder Standoff Bracket 2.67'' Farm Narrow Corrugation Ladder Outside
3 U-54777 Ladder Standoff Bracket - Commercial Height Ladders
4 U-24016 Ladder Cap 11' [3 353] 9-43049
5 U-24339 Extension Rail Spacer Tube 14' [4 267] 9-42306
6A U-23788 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial LEFT 15' [4 572] 9-41606
6B U-23789 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial RIGHT 18' [5 486] 9-41607
7A U-46682 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial LEFT 22' [6 706] 9-41608
7B U-46683 Ladder Top Standoff Bracket - Commercial RIGHT
8 U-24142 Extension Rail 54'' [1 372] O.A.
9 9-42654 Ladder Extension Back Brace Tube
10 9-42655 Ladder Extension Side Brace Tube
11 U-23774 Ladder Rail Splicer
12A U-00004 4' [1 219] Ladder Section
12B U-00005 5' [1 524] Ladder Section
12C U-00006 6' [1 829] Ladder Section
12D U-00007 7' [2 134] Ladder Section
12E U-00008 8' [2 438] Ladder Section
13 9-42569 Extension Rail Brace Angle 31''
(not used on Three-Panel Roof)
14 13-23790 Ladder DANGER Decal
15 U-23777 Cage Hoop Half
16 432615* Cage Channel 45'' [1 143] (BUNDLE # 292878)
17 U-24021 Cage Hoop Expander
18 U-24316 Extension Rail Brace Bracket
20 9-13037 Grab Bar
21 varies Roof Ladder Rung
25 9-12865 Roof Anchor Bracket
28 varies Outside Stiffener
29 varies Inside Stiffener
31 39-20072 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 3/4'' Gr. 8.2
32 39-20152 Nut, Flange 5/16''-18
33 39-20130 Bolt, HHBS 5/16-18 x 1 1/2'' Gr. 8.2
34 39-20155 Washer, Weatherseal 5/16''
35 39-20020 Nut, Hex 5/16''-18
36 39-20070 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1'' Gr. 8
37 39-20246 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2 1/2'' Gr. 5
38 39-20101 Washer, Flat 5/16 x 1 1/4''
53 varies Roof Rib Tension Strap

* Ladder Cage Bundles are wired together. Each piece is stamped with “292878.” For individual pieces, order
from the “Part No.” Column.

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BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS
A Division of CTB Inc.
P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A.
Phone (574) 658-4191 • Fax (574) 658-4133
e-mail: brock@brockgrain.com • Internet: http//www.brockgrain.com
and
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Phone (816) 968-6101
Fax (816) 968-6272 TLX: 6841105

Printed in the U.S.A.

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Changes this issue:
New Ladder Standoff Brackets now allow for Ladder installations over Stiffeners in Commercial Bins.
Page 28: A Cage Channel Side Bracing illustration was added.
Page 33: Information for the 15' 60° Hopper 6-Ring model was added.
The Flat-Bottom Platform Manual changed from MLD1352 to MLD2026.
The Commercial Hopper Bin Platform Manual changed from MLD1951 to MLD2030.
There were miscellaneous additions.

Changes last issue:

This Manual was formerly named MGB1538D.
Information for Wide-Corrugated Grain Bins was added to this Manual, discontinuing BROCK® Manual MCB1536D.
Information for Hopper-Bottom Bins has been moved to a separate Manual, MLD1951A.
Information for Commercial Hopper Bins without Platforms was added.
The Farm Bin Manual for Narrow Corrugation changed from Part No. MGB1205 to MGB1945.
The Farm Bin Manual for Wide Corrugation changed from Part No. MGB1703 to MGB1948.
References to the former “Milford Roof” and “Kansas City Roof” have been removed.
Hardware descriptions were standardized.

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