ROOF INSTRUCTIONS

for 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459 mm] Diameter
Commercial Grain Bins

A Supplement to
MCB1604, BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Construction Manual (Narrow Corrugation)
MCB1605, BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Construction Manual (Wide Corrugation), and
MCB1945, BROCK® Farm Grain Bin Construction Manual (Narrow Corrugation)

September 2007 MCB1484i

General BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

General
NOTE: The original, authoritative version of this Manual is the [English] version produced by CTB, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries or
divisions, (hereafter collectively referred to as "CTB"). Subsequent changes to any Manual made by any third party have not been reviewed
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claims associated with such changes, inasmuch as such changes result in content that is different from the authoritative CTB-published
[English] version of the Manual. For current product installation and operation information, please contact the Customer Service and/or
Technical Service Departments of the appropriate CTB subsidiary or division. Should you observe any questionable content in any Manual,
please notify CTB immediately in writing to: CTB Legal Department, P.O. Box 2000, Milford, IN 46542-2000 USA.

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.

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Distributor’s Address ________________________________________________
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 Contents
Topic Page User
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remember! Think SAFETY First • Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Distributor and Installer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DANGER of Suffocation/SAFETY Near Moving Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Identification of Parts and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning Before Your Bin Arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Choose The Bin Site • Check Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tools and Equipment Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adequate Center Support • Allowable Peak Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Roof Loads and Temperature Cable Support Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Planning and Placement of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Top Body Sheet Ring/Tier and Top Stiffeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Marking the Circle for Body Sheet Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Roof Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Roof Anchor Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Rafter Set Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Compression Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rafter Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
48' [14 630] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
54' [‘6 459] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lower-to-Middle Rafter Connection • Middle-to-Upper Rafter Connection. . . . . . . . . . . 17
Upper Rafter-to-Compression Ring (Bracket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lower Rafter-to-Stiffener Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rafter Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
X-Braces and Tie Braces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wind Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Roof Sheeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Assembly Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Keep the Structure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Walk Ring and Stiffener Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Brackets • Tubing • Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roof Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ladder Rungs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Roof Ladder Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Flat Top Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
48' [14 630] Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
54' [16 459] Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roof Top Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transition Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Guard Rail Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34
Roof Flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Manhole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
Removal of Center Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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SAFETY

DANGER of Suffocation/SAFETY Near Moving Equipment

The DANGER Decal (13-26114) in Figure 1 is located both on the inside and outside
of the Door Cover and on the inside and outside of the Manhole Cover. It appears in
Spanish next to the English Decal. A French language Decal is also available. Other
languages may be available upon request.
La calcomanía de ADVERTENCIA (13-26114) en la Figura 2 está ubicada cubiertas interior
y exterior de la puerta y en las caras interior y exterior de la escotilla. La calcomanía de
ADVERTENCIA aparece en español al lado de la calcomanía de inglés. La calcomanía de
ADVERTENCIA tanbién está disponible en la idoma francés. Otras idiomas sería disponible
al solicitarla.
L’autocollant DANGER (13-26114) sur le dessin 2 est situé sur l’intérieur et l’extérieur de la
trappe de fermeture ainsi que sur l’intérieur et l’extérieur de la poignée. L’autocollant
DANGER apparait en espagnol à coté de l’autocollant anglais. Un autocollant en français est
également disponible. D’autres traductions seront disponsibles selon la demande.

Outside Inside

DANGER Decal (13-26114)

Placement on Manhole

Figure 1. DANGER Decal 13-26114

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BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459] 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 Grain Bin Roof. The other way is for easy reference if
you have questions in a particular area.

IMPORTANT! Read ALL instructions carefully, including the Base Manual, before
starting construction. Your Base Manual will be listed on the front cover
of this Manual.
IMPORTANT! Pay particular attention to all SAFETY information in the Base Manual
and on Page 6 of this Manual.
• Metric measurements are shown in millimeters and in square brackets and italic,
unless otherwise specified, and will follow the English measurement. " equals
inches and ’ equals feet in English measurements.
Example: 15' [4 572] 24' [7 315]

• "Horizontal” (—) and “Vertical” (|), “bottom” and “top,” in the instructions refer
to the bin as it is standing.
• Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly or operation.

• Major changes from the last printing will be listed on the back cover of this Manual.

• This Planning Symbol is used in areas where planning needs to take place before
construction continues on your particular installation.

Identification of Parts and Hardware

• Parts and basic components are identifed in Figures and their accompanying
Tables as “Items” with a black number in white circle.
• Hardware (and hardware connections between Parts) are identified with a white
number in a shaded circle. See Figure 2. The Hardware Item number is 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.
• Very small numbers near an illustration (i.e., 1257-48) are identification of the
graphic, not a Part Number.

1
4 PARTS
5
2 4
HARDWARE/
1 * 3
CONNECTION

Item Description
1 Transition Ladder Rung
2 Dimension (length)
3 Hex Head Bin Seal Bolt
Figure 2. Parts and Hardware Identification 4 Grade 8.2 Markings
5 Hex Nut

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Planning Before Your Bin Arrives

Choose The Bin Site

The concrete pad will be the working surface. Keep it clear of material except Sub-
Structure parts.

The Roof Sub-Structure is assembled on the concrete pad. The Compression Ring is
lifted onto the Center Support. Rafters are then lifted and attached to the
Compression Ring and top Body Sheet Ring.

Check Delivery
Your Grain Bin Roof 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.
IMPORTANT! How to control “Wet Storage Stain” (RUST!) on galvanized Body
Sheets... Do not permit moisture from weather, condensation, or other
sources to remain between Body Sheets. If moisture is present,
separate Body Sheets IMMEDIATELY for good air circulation. Where
possible, store sheets in a warm, dry place. If this is not done, white/red
rust will appear.
Tools and Equipment Needed
7/16 - 1'' [11.1 - 25.5] Box End Wrenches
Adjustable Wrenches up to 1 1/2'' [38] - for use on adjustable expanders
Drill with a 3/8'' [9.5] bit
12'' [305] Long Drift Punches
Hammer
Screwdriver
Speed Wrench and Sockets
Impact Wrench and Sockets
Lifting Jacks
Lifting Brackets
Protective gloves and eyewear
Nail aprons are useful for holding a supply of bolts and nuts during assembly.
IMPORTANT! Hard hats must be worn during construction.
IMPORTANT! No Hardware substitutions are permitted unless noted.
IMPORTANT! The number of lifting jacks and brackets required is determined by factors
such as bin size, soil compaction, wind velocity, design of jacks, etc.
A 3/8'' Grade 8.2 Bin Seal Bolt has an approximate safe load of 2,650 lbs. [1 202 kg].
Keep this in mind for the number of Bolts you use to lift Grain Bins during assembly.
A 5/16'' Grade 8.2 Bin Seal Bolt has an approximate safe load of 1,840 lbs. [835 kg].
Keep this in mind for the number of Bolts you use to lift the Grain Bin during assembly.

Bolt Installation
CAUTION! All Hardware should be tightened from the NUT side. Bin Seal Bolts
MUST be tightened from the Nut side. Failure to do so can damage the
sealing Washer and cause leaks.
Tighten 5/16'' Nuts to 15-20 ft-lb of torque.
Tighten 3/8'' Nuts to 25-30 ft-lb of torque..
Tighten 1/2'' Nuts to 45-50 ft-lb of torque.

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BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459] Planning Before Your Bin Arrives

Adequate Center Support

The Approximate Working Height is essential in planning the support of the Roof
by center support. Be sure your lifting equipment is adequate for the height and
weight of your particular Roof. Refer to jacking instructions in your Base
Construction Manual.
The weight of the 48' [14 630] Roof Sub-Structure is 1914 lbs [868 kg].
The weight of the 54' [16 459] Roof Sub-Structure is 2148 lbs [974 kg].
Build a center support for the Compression Ring.

1*
2

5 3 4

Item Description Approximate height from the floor to the bottom

of the Compression Ring with the top ring/tier
1 Compression Ring assembled. The Webbing is part of the
2 Rafter Compression Ring assembly but extends 2'' [51
3 Concrete mm] below the Ring.
4 Top Ring/Tier 48' 54'
5 Narrow Corrugation 14' - 8 3/16'' [4 475] 16' - 4 7/8'' [5 001]
Wide Corrugation 15' - 8 3/16'' [4 780] 17' - 4 7/8'' [5 305]
Figure 3. Compression Ring Working Height

Allowable Peak Load

On 48' and 54' diameter roofs,
• 10,000 pounds [4 536 kg] at 40 psf (Ground Snow Load), or
• 8000 pounds [3 629 kg] at 50 psf (Ground Snow Load)—
may be applied to the Compression Ring or the Webbing under the Flat Top.

Item Description
1 1 6' - 4'' [1 937]
2 5' [1 524]
3 3 Compression Ring
30°

2
Figure 4. Peak Load

Roof Loads and Temperature Cable Support Policy

IMPORTANT! Locate and and follow the specific instructions in BROCK®
Temperature Cable Support Kits 9-51316 and 9-38597 for 48' and 54'
Commercial Roofs, Instruction MCB 1434.
Uniform load capacity is 90 m.p.h. [145 km/h] wind and 25 psf [122 kg/m ] snow 2

load. Temperature Cables are optional on the 48' and 54' Bin and require a
Temperature Cable Kit (9-51316 and 9-38597). The Kit contains additional Rafters,
which must be installed between a pair of standard Rafters at the same time the entire
sub-structure is being installed.

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Venting

Figure 5. Mushroom Vent Figure 6. Elbow Vent

A BROCK® “Mushroom” Roof Vent provides 1.25 sq. ft. [.116 m ] of opening. 2

See Figure 5.
A BROCK® “Elbow” Vent provides 1.33 sq. ft. [.124 m ] of opening. See Figure 6.
2

CAUTION! For a Vacuum System, venting must be added at the rate of 1 sq. ft [.093
m ] of vent per 1000 cfm of air.
2

For a Pressure System, venting must be added at the rate of 1 sq. ft.
[093 m ] of vent per 2000 cfm of air.
2

Roof Vents should be installed as high up on the Panels as possible for best venting
results. Vents should be installed before assembling Roof Sheets. Vents require
field-cutting a hole in the Roof Sheet before installation.

IMPORTANT! Avoid cutting vent holes in the Stiffener Ring placement area of the
Roof Panel.
See the charts on Pages 24 and 25 for Stiffener Ring placement and avoid this area.
Installation instructions are also packed with the Vents in the BROCK® Vent
Instruction MGB1359.

Figure 7.
Avoid Vent Placement at Stiffener Ring:
(This example resulted in both dent damage to the Vent and installation
difficulty at a Ring/Expander location.)

CAUTION! Operation of aeration fans without safety shutoff devices during

periods of high humidity and low temperatures can cause the Air Vents
to frost over and create a vacuum or pressure strong enough to
seriously damage your Roof and Bin.

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BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459] Top Body Sheet Ring/Tier and Top Stiffeners

Planning and Placement of Components

Make a sketch and plan component placement of such things as:
Roof Stairs (must be over a Rafter)
Manhole Panel Roof Vents
Doors Inside and Outside Ladders
Filling Equipment Unloading Equipment
Fans Sidedraw Discharge (outlet cannot be at vertical seam)
Guardrail access point

Item Description
1 Rafter
2 Ladder
2 3 Stiffener
4 Door

4
3
Figure 8. Outside Ladder with Outside Stiffeners

Top Body Sheet Ring/Tier and Top Stiffeners

Marking the Circle for Body Sheet Placement

IMPORTANT! Your Roof will attach to either a standard BROCK® Grain Bin with
2.67'' [68] corrugation or a BROCK® “Next Generation” Bin with 4'' [102]
corrugation.
Mark the Body Sheet Radius on the stemwall. Keep it centered. Remember this is
not the Anchor Bolt Radius. Measurement should be exactly the same from center
to any point around the marked circle.

The Body Sheet Radius of the 48' bin is 23' - 10 1/2'' [7 277].
The Body Sheet Radius of the 54' bin is 26' - 10 1/4'' [8 816].

Assemble the Top Body Sheet ring/tier and Top Stiffeners according to instructions
in your Base Construction Manual.
Then return to this Manual.

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Roof Overview BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Roof Overview

1 2
3
4

10

9 8

11
Item Description
1 Compression Ring. See Page 14.
2 Upper Rafter. See Pages 14-16.
3 Middle Rafter See Pages 14-16.
4 Lower Rafter See Pages 14-16.
5 Wind Ring. See Page 21.
6 Tie Brace. SeePage 20
7 X-Braces. See Page 20.
8 Tension Strap, See Pages 18 and 20.
9 Top Stiffener. See Pages 9 and 14.
10 Compression Ring Bracket. See Page 17.
11 Roof Anchor Bracket. See Pages 12-13.

Figure 9A. Roof Sub-Structure Overview

(54' Shown)

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13 14
12
11 15
10

2
8
3
4
Item Description 6 5
1 Standard Roof Panel. See Pages 22-23. 7
2 Top Body Sheet Ring. See Pages 12-13.
3 Top OS Stiffener. See Pages 9 and 14.
4 Roof Manhole Panel. See Page 30.
5 Manhole Opening. See Page 31.
6 Roof Ladder Panel. See Page 26.
7 Roof Ladder Rung. See Pages 26 and 27.
8 Roof Anchor Bracket. See Pages 12-13.
9 Stiffener Ring. See Pages 24-25.
10 Walk Ring. See Pages 24-25.
11 Transition Panel. See Pages 32-34.
12 Guardrail. See Pages 35-36.
13 Roof Top Panel. See Pages 32-33.
14 Fillhole location. See Page 33.
15 Roof Flashing. See Page 37.

Figure 9B. Roof Overview, Sheeted

(54' Shown)

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.

Roof Anchor Bracket

IMPORTANT! Since Rafters are located UNDER the Roof Ribs on the 48' and 54' Bin
and each Rafter attaches where Stiffeners are located, Roof Anchor
Brackets attach on the Top Body Sheet at the Stiffener location as well.
Roof Anchor Brackets are attached on the outside of the Top Body Sheet.

Use the top hole of the Roof Anchor Bracket, as the Roof must be in the “down” position.
5 6

Figure 10. Roof Anchor Bracket Attachment at Body Sheet Seam

Item Part No. Description

1 varies Top Body Sheet
2 Vertical Seam
3 9-12865 Roof Anchor Bracket
4 Inside Top Stiffener
5 39-20020 Hex Nut 5/16"
6 39-20101 5/16'' x 1 1/4'' Flat Washer
7 39-20073 Bin Seal Bolt 5/16 x 1"

5 6
7

Figure 11. Roof Anchor Bracket Attachment at Stiffener

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10 12 8
13
1 12

13
1 10
11
13
12
3 10

10
10
11 Detail A Detail A

7 8
3

4
Detail B

5
Item Part No. Description 3 8
Top Body Sheet Detail B
1
(3-Stiffener)
Top Body Sheet 1
2
(2-Stiffener)
3 9-12865 Roof Anchor Bracket
4 28 1/8'' [714]
5 Rafter location 3 Stiffeners per Body Sheet
6 Vertical Seam 9
7 16 3/4'' [425] 5
8
8 9-23848 Mid Roof Clip 3
9 56 1/4'' [1 429]
10 39-20073 Bin Seal Bolt 5/16 x 1"
11 39-20152 Flange Nut 5/16" 2
12 39-20020 Hex Nut 5/16"
13 39-20101 5/16'' x 1 1/4'' Flat Washer

2 Stiffeners per Body Sheet

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Figure 12. Roof Anchor Bracket Attachment

Assemble in the following order, starting outside:

1 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolt
2 Roof Anchor Bracket
3 Body Sheet
4 5/16'' x 1 1/4'' Flat Washer
5 5/16'' Hex Nut
Start the first Bracket centered over a vertical seam. Finger-tighten only until all Roof
Panels are installed.

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Rafter Set Assembly BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Rafter Set Assembly

12

4
5

2
Item Description
1 Upper Rafter
2 Middle Rafter
3 Lower Rafter
SIDE VIEW 4 Compression Ring Bracket
5 Compression Ring
6 Rafter Attachment Stiffener
7 Roof Anchor Bracket
7 11 9 See Figures 10-12
3 8 Tension Strap/Slot
9 Wind Ring hole
Figure 13 . Rafter Assembly Overview
10 Top Body Sheet
8 11 Roof Rib
12 See Figures 15 and 16.
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Compression Ring
Assemble the four (4) Web Channels in the Compression Ring as shown in
Figure 14. Use 1/2 x 1 1/2'' Bin Seal Bolts (Item 5, 39-40991), 1/2'' Flat
Washers (Item 6, 39-20211) and 1/2'' Hex Nuts (Item 7, 39-20022).
The Compression Ring is in one piece with center Web Channels
10 assembled flush with top side of Compression Ring.

3
5
Item Description
1 Compression Ring 6
2 Web Channel 2
7
3 60'' [1 524] I.D.
4 24'' [610]
5 Bolt, Bin Seal 1/2 x 1 1/2'' 4
6 Washer, 1/2 x 1''
7 Nut, 1/2'' Hex

1
Figure 14. 48' and 54' Compression Ring Assembly

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BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459] Rafter Set Assembly

48' [14 630] Rafter Sets

Start Rafters at one-quarter points of the Bin, then continue to fill in each section until
all the Rafters are installed.
Attach Tie Braces underneath as you go with 5/16'' x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and
5/16'' Hex Nuts.
* Three of the sixteen (16) bays have two pairs of X-Braces bolted underneath the
Rafters with 5/16'' x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts.
IMPORTANT! Refer to Figures 13 and 15 for the Rafter Set Assembly Overview. For Details on
installing Tie Braces and X-Braces as you go, refer to the Rafter Bracing Overview
and Details in Figure 21.

1
3 6
TOP VIEW

*
2

*
4

* *

*
5

*
1C
1B
1A
SIDE VIEW
Item Description
Rafter Set
1A Lower Rafter
Figure 15. 1B Middle Rafter
48' [14 630] Dia. Rafter Set Assembly 1C Upper Rafter
2 Compression Ring
3 X-Brace
4 Tie Brace
5 Tension Strap
6 Wind Ring
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Rafter Set Assembly BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

54' [14 630] Rafter Sets

Start Rafters at one-third points of the Bin, then continue to fill in each section until
all the Rafters are installed.
Attach Tie Braces underneath as you go with 5/16'' x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and
5/16'' Hex Nuts.
* Three of the eighteen (18) bays have two pairs of X-Braces bolted underneath the
Rafters with 5/16'' x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts.
IMPORTANT! Refer to Figures 13 and 15 for the Rafter Set Assembly Overview. For Details on
installing Tie Braces and X-Braces as you go, refer to the Rafter Bracing Overview
and Details in Figure 21.

3
6 1
TOP VIEW

* 2

* *
*
*
5
1C

1B
1A Item Description
SIDE VIEW Rafter Set
1A Lower Rafter
1B Middle Rafter
Figure 16. 1C Upper Rafter
54' [16 459] Dia. Rafter Set Assembly 2 Compression Ring
3 X-Brace
4 Tie Brace
5 Tension Strap
6 Wind Ring

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Lower-to-Middle Rafter Connection

Insert the Middle Rafter into the Lower Rafter, and fasten with (8) 5/16'' x 1'' Gr. 8
Hex Head Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts. See Figure 17.
5
3
6 Item Part No. Description
4 1 varies Lower Rafter
7
2 varies Middle Rafter
1
3 9-38309 Pipe Spacer
4 39-20020 Hex Nut 5/16"
5 39-37484 Bin Seal Bolt
5/16 x 2" Gr. 5
2 6 39-20070 Hex Head Bolt
5/16'' x 1'' Gr. 8
6 7 39-20058 5/16'' Flat Washer
(Middle Rafter)
4

Figure 17. Lower-to-Middle Rafter Connection

Middle-to-Upper Rafter Connection

Insert the Middle Rafter into the Upper Rafter. Fasten with (8) 5/16'' x 1'' Hex Head
Gr. 8 Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts. See Figure 18.
On 48': Attach the Pipe Spacer (Item 3) onto the Bolt on the top side of the Rafters
in fourteen (14) lower holes with 5/16'' x 1 3/4'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and 5/16'' Hex
Nuts and tighten. Every other Rafter needs a Pipe Spacer on the 15th hole to support
the Handrail Knee Brace (see Figures 36, 37 and 40).
On 54': Attach the Pipe Spacer onto the Bolt on the top side of the Rafters in sixteen
(16) lower holes with the same hardware (as for 48'). Tighten. Every third Rafter
needs a Pipe Spacer on the 17th hole to support the Handrail Knee Brace.

5/16'' Flat Washers are used only on the Middle Rafter (to shim the Nut to the same
height as the Upper and Lower Rafter).
5
4
4
6
7
3

Item Part No. Description

1 varies Middle Rafter
4 2 varies Upper Rafter
3 9-38309 Pipe Spacer
6 4 39-20020 Hex Nut 5/16"
5 39-37484 Hex Head Bolt
5/16 x 2" Gr. 5
Figure 18. 6 39-20070 Hex Head Bolt
Upper-to-Middle Rafter Connection 5/16'' x 1'' Gr. 8
7 39-20058 5/16'' Flat Washer
(on Middle Rafter)

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Rafter Set Assembly BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Upper Rafter-to-Compression Ring (Bracket)

Fasten the Upper Rafter to each Compression Ring Bracket (18 total) with (4) 5/16''
x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts. See Figure 19.

Lift and attach the upper end of the Upper Rafter/Compression Ring Bracket to the
Compression Ring using (2) 1/2'' x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and 1/2'' Hex Nuts. See
Figures 18 and 19.

4
5
1

Figure 19.
Top Rafter-to-Compression Ring Attachment

2
6
7 6
UNDERSIDE VIEW
7
8
1

Figure 20. Compression Ring Brackets to Compression Ring

Item Part No. Description

1 varies Upper Rafter
2 9-38306 Compression Ring Bracket
3 varies Compression Ring
4 39-20020 Hex Nut 5/16"
5 39-20070 Hex Head Bolt 5/16 x 1"
6 39-20022 Hex Nut 1/2"
7 39-40991 Bin Seal Bolt 1/2 x 1 1/2" Gr. 8
8 39-20211 Flat Washer, 1/2''

Leave the two (2) Bracket-to-Compression Ring Bolts loose until the Roof Panels are on.

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Lower Rafter-to-Stiffener Connection

Set the notch* at the lower end of the Lower Rafter onto the Stiffener.
Slide Tension Straps into the slots** in the Lower Rafter from each side.
Bolt to the Stiffener with (4) 5/16'' x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts.
See Figure 21, all views.

3 9
3

6
6
7
8
9
7
8
TOP VIEWS

INSIDE VIEW

*
7 * 3

**
SIDE VIEW

8
** 9
6

Item Description
1 Upper Rafter
2 Middle Rafter
3 Lower Rafter
4 Compression Ring Bracket
5 Compression Ring
6 Rafter Attachment Stiffener
7 Roof Anchor Bracket
8 Tension Strap
9 Top Body Sheet
* notch in Lower Rafter
** Tension Strap slot
Figure 21. Lower Rafter-to-Stiffener Attachment

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Rafter Bracing BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Rafter Bracing

X-Braces and Tie Braces

Connect the X-Braces (Items 8 and 9) to the Upper Rafter just above the Middle
Rafter connection. Use 5/16'' Hex Head Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts.Connect the Tie
Braces (Item 7) to the Middle Rafter, above the Lower-Middle Rafter Connection.
Use the same hardware as with X-Braces.

1 8
7
1484-13 10/98

16 15 Item Description
1 Compression Ring
2
2 Upper Rafter
3 Middle Rafter
11 4 Lower Rafter
5 Stiffener
8 6 Tension Strap
7 Tie Brace
8 X-Braces
9 See Figure 21.
10 Wind Ring
13 11 See Figures 19 and 20.
3 16 15 Lower-to-Middle Rafter
12 connection. See Figure 17.
13 Middle-to-Upper Rafter
connection. See Figure 18.
14 5/16'' Hex Nut
10 15 5/16'' Hex Head Bolt

8
14
15

12
4 IMPORTANT!
After complete assembly of the
Rafters, Braces, and X-Braces,
MAKE SURE RAFTERS ARE
5 SQUARED UP by sighting across
6 Rafters from outside the Bin.

9
Figure 22. Rafter Bracing Overview (Underside)

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Wind Rings
Wind Ring Tubes go under the Roof Panels in the holes at the Lower-to-Middle
Rafter Connection. See Figure 22 also.
As soon as four adjacent Rafters are installed, a Wind Ring Tube may be slid through
the holes in the Rafters.

3
4

2
1

5
3
SIDE VIEW
UNDERSIDE VIEW
Figure 23. Wind Ring Installation in Rafters Figure 24. Wind Ring Bracket
Installation to Rib between Rafters

Item Description
1 Lower Rafter
2 Middle Rafter
3 Wind Ring Tube
4 Wind Ring Bracket
5 Roof Panel

Slide one Wind Ring Bracket over the Wind Ring and between each Rafter at this
time. This Bracket attaches to the Rib halfway between the Rafters and Bolts into the
Rib using the Roof hardware. See Figure 24.

Slide a Wind Ring Clamp (438050) onto the end of the Wind Ring and tighten, using
the hardware shown in Figure 25. Install two Self-Drilling Screws, Key 7, (39-
20126) into each Clamp. The last piece of Wind Ring Tube may need to be field-cut
after all the Braces and Rafters are in.

5 3 4
1

2 7
4
1

7
4
6 3 6
Item Part No. Description Figure 25.
1 9-49779-XX Wind Ring Tube Wind Ring Clamp
2 438050 Tube Splicer/Clamp
3 39-20361 Square Washer
4 39-20058 5/16" Flat Washer
5 39-20114 3/8" Hex Nut
6 39-39747 3/8 x 2" Hex Head Bolt Gr. 8
7 39-20126 #10-16 Self-Drilling Screw
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Roof Sheeting BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Roof Sheeting
IMPORTANT! After complete assembly of the Rafters, Braces, and X-Braces, MAKE
SURE RAFTERS ARE SQUARED UP by sighting across Rafters from
outside the bin.

Assembly Overview

END VIEW

Figure 26. Roof Sheet and Rib Overlap

There are 64 Roof Panels on the 48' [13 630] Roof.

There are 72 Roof Panels on the 54' [16 459] Roof.
There is only one Manhole Panel. Selecting the Manhole location is critical because
it also determines the Roof Ladder/Handrail location—the Panel to its left. The
Ladder/Handrail will be on a standard Roof Panel just to the left of a Rafter.

Begin Roof sheeting by choosing the Manhole Panel and Ladder/Handrail location.
Start left of the Manhole and go clockwise or left. Continue this process around the
grain bin, aligning holes with a drift punch and tightening the Bolts (from
underneath) in the ribs as you go, finishing with the Manhole Panel, both ribs on top.

Roof Ribs directly over a Rafter attach to the Bolt already installed, with a 5/16''
Weatherseal Washer and 5/16'' Hex Nut outside.

It may work better to install the two (2) Roof Panels that attach to each Rafter first,
then go around again, filling in the other two.

Adding Roof Ladder Rungs now will make Roof access easier.

At the lower end of the Roof Panel, use 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolts and Flange Nuts to
bolt the Roof Panel to the Roof Anchor Brackets.

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The top two holes in the Rib do not get Bolts at this time. Transitions will bolt over
this hole later.

Continue adding Roof Panels, using 5/16'' x 1'' Hex Head Gr. 8 Bin Seal Bolts
outside and a 5/16'' Hex Nut on the inside.
IMPORTANT! Remember to install Vents in the Roof Panels before bolting Roof
Panels to the Roof Sub-Structure.
Install the Walk Ring and Stiffener Ring at this time as well. Refer to the
Planning notes on Page 9, and assembly instructions on Pages 24-25 in
this Manual.
Be sure to attach the Wind Ring Bracket to the Rib between Rafters.

6
4

7
2

END VIEW

Item Description
1 1 Roof Panel
2 Pipe Spacer
3 Rafter
4 5/16'' Hex Nut
3 5 Hex Head Gr. 5 Bolt 5/16 x 2''
6 5/16'' Weatherseal Washer
5/16'' Flat Washer
7
(Middle Rafter only)

Figure 27. Roof Rib over Rafter and Pipe Spacer

Keep the Structure Level

IMPORTANT! If at any time the Compression Ring should not be LEVEL during the
installation of Roof Panels in one area, STOP.
Adjust the structure with a jack and/or a 2'' x 6'' [51 x 152] lift support until
readjustment of the Compression Ring to level can be made.

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Walk Ring and Stiffener Rings BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Walk Ring and Stiffener Rings

Brackets
Brackets (9-23987) are used for both the Walk Rings and Stiffener Rings which are
installed on top of the Roof Ribs as Panels are added. Attach using the same Bolt that
connects the Roof Ribs, placing a Neoprene Washer (39-20079) between the Bracket
and Roof Rib.
Brackets are installed on the fourth hole down on every other Rib for the Walk Ring.
For the Stiffener Ring:
On the 48' Roof, install this Bracket in the eleventh hole down, one every rib.
On the 54' Roof, install this same Bracket in the twelfth hole down, one every rib.

Tubing
Tubing to assemble the Rings can be inserted into the Brackets as the Roof Panels are
being assembled, or the Tubing can be inserted later. See Figure 28.

Walk Ring Tubing (9-19993) comes 60'' [1 524] long.

Ten pieces are required to complete the 54' [16 459] Walk Ring.
Stiffener Ring Tubing (9-24822) is 60'' [1 524] long.
23 pieces are required to complete the 48' Stiffener Ring.
25 pieces are required to complete the 54' Stiffener Ring.
Field-cut the last piece of Tubing to fit and complete the Rings.

Connections
Assemble Rings by slipping Tubing ends over Expanders and Joiners. Expanders and
Tube Splices are alternated between Tube connections.
Expanders are 6'' [152] long for Walk Rings and 8'' [203] for Stiffener Rings.
The Walk Ring uses five 6'' Expanders (9-14576) and five Tube Splices (9-12797).
The 48' Stiffener Ring uses eleven 8'' Expanders (9-12796) and twelve Tube (13)
Splices (9-12797).
The 54' Stiffener Ring uses twelve 8'' Expanders (9-12796) and thirteen Tube (13)
Splices (9-12797).
CAUTION! Never try to adjust the Expander Nuts beyond the staked area of 2" [51]
maximum between Nuts.
Nuts on Expanders MUST be together in the center of the Expander
during assembly of the Stiffener Ring.
When the roof assembly is complete, turn Nuts on the Expanders to tighten the
Stiffener Ring slightly.

Figure 28. Tube Splice, 9-12797

Figure 29. Expander, 6'' [152] and 8'' [203]

IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to lift the Roof.
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BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459] Walk Ring and Stiffener Rings

Item Part No. Description Qty.

48' 54'
1 9-23987 Stiffener/Walk Ring Bracket 96 108
9-24822 Stiffener Ring 1 3/16'' Ø x 60'' [1 524] Tubes 25
2
9-51315 Stiffener Ring 1 3/16'' Ø x 60'' [1 524] Tubes 23
3 Roof Rib 64 72
4A 9-14576 Expander Assembly 6'' [152] 5
4B 9-12796 Expander Assembly 8'' [203] 11 12
5 9-12797 Tube Splice, Stiffener Ring 17 18
6 9-19993 Walk Ring 1 3/16'' Ø x 60'' [1 524] Tubes 10 10
7 39-20079 Neoprene Washer 5/16" (Assemble between
Bracket and Roof Rib.)
8 Roof Hardware

1 1
4A
or
5 2
6 or 6

3 4B 7

2
1 END VIEW
OUTSIDE VIEW

Figure 30. Walk Ring and Stiffener Ring

Assembly

2 6 7

SIDE VIEW

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Roof Ladder BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Roof Ladder

Ladder Rungs
The Outside Ladder (Item 1, Figure 31) is located under the Roof Ladder. Never
center Ladders over sidewall Stiffeners. The Inside Ladder is located under the
Manhole. Refer to your Ladder Manual Supplement.

IMPORTANT! Ladder Rungs attach to the Roof Panel LEFT of the Manhole. Do NOT
attach a Ladder Rung in the FOURTH hole down, where the Walk Ring
will be attached. Do NOT attach a Ladder Rung in the eleventh hole
down (48') or the twelfth hole down (54'), where the Stiffener Ring will
be attached.
The 48' [14 630] Roof Ladder made of a set of eleven (11) Rungs which are
packaged in a Roof Ladder Kit
The 54' [16 459] Roof Ladder is made of a set of thirteen (13) Rungs.
Rungs connect to the tops of Roof Ribs and decrease in length as they go toward the
top of the Roof.

Figure 31. Roof Ladder Rung

The last two digits of the Rung Part Number denote the length of the Rung in inches.
48' Roof 54' Roof
Roof Length Ladder Roof Length
Rib Rung Part Rib
Hole in. mm No. Hole in. mm
9-19808 3 8'' [203]
3 9'' [229] 9-19809
4 Walk Ring 4 Walk Ring
9-19811 5 11'' [279]
5 13'' [330] 9-19813 6 13'' [330]
6 14'' [356] 9-19814 7 14'' [356]
7 16'' [406] 9-19816 8 16'' [406]
8 18'' [457] 9-19818 9 18'' [457]
9-19819 10 19'' [483]
9 20'' [508] 9-19820
10 21'' [533] 9-19821 11 21'' [533]
11 Stiffener Ring 12 Stiffener Ring
24'' [610] 9-19824 13 24'' [610]
12 25'' [635] 9-19825 14 25'' [635]
13 27'' [686] 9-19827 15 27'' [686]
14 28'' [711] 9-19828 16 28'' [711]
15 30'' [762] 9-19830 17 30'' [762]
Rungs are attached with the regular Roof Hardware, 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolts and Hex
Nuts, and a Weatherseal Washer between the Rung and Roof Rib.
Proceed down the Roof Panel installing Rungs. Place the proper length Rung in the
proper set of Bolt holes down from the top of the Roof.
Install a Walk Ring Bracket on every other Rib.
Install a Stiffener Ring Bracket on every rib.
Pre-assemble all the Ladder Rungs by inserting the hardware through the oblong
hole, with an additional Weatherseal Washer (steel side toward the Rung) below the
Rung. When Bolts and Washers have been inserted, lay out the Rungs by length as
shown in Figure 32 for ease in installation.
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Item Description
1 Ladder Rung
2 Roof Rib
3 5/16'' Weatherseal Washer
4 Hex Head Bolt 5/16 x 1''
5 5/16'' Hex Nut (under Rib)

1
1
4

2 3
5

Figure 32. Ladder Rung Pre-Assembly

Roof Ladder Handrail

11
11
15
14
6

Detail

Detail 3
2

Item Description
2 Ladder Rung
3 Roof Rib
RIGHT SIDE 4 Bin Wall
12 6 Manhole
7 First Roof Panel (left of Manhole)
11 Handrail (9-13037 Farm Bin only)
12 Handrail Brace (9-28650 Farm Bin only)
14 5/16'' Weatherseal Washer
Figure 33. Roof Ladder Handrail and Brace
15 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolt
On 48' [14 630] and 54' [16 459] diameter Grain Bins, the Roof Ladder Handrail is
is only used on Farm Bins without a Ladder Cage. (continued)

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Roof Ladder BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

The Roof Ladder Handrail is installed on right side of the bottom Roof Ladder Rung
(bottom Roof Rib hole).
Field drill a 3/8" [9.5] diameter hole 13" [330] from the centerline of the bottom roof rib
hole to attach the Handrail to the Roof Rib. A Neoprene Washer goes between the
Handrail and Roof Rib. Attach with a 5/16 x 1" Bin Seal Bolt and Hex Nut.
See Figure 34.
The Handrail Brace is attached to the Handrail in the hole provided. The other end of the
Brace is attached to the bolt securing the Roof Anchor Bracket.
NOTE: The Handrail is only used on Farm Bins without a Ladder Cage.
* Place a 5/16" Flat Washer under both the Bolt head and under the Nut as shown in
Figure 34 Detail.

3 3

2 TOP VIEW
(Handrail and Brace
4 7 8 not shown)

6
9

13
1
15
11 5 3
18
14 2
2 18 16
3 6
12
16 10 11
12 17
2
3 11
15
7
2 14
3 16
Item Description Item Description
1 Outside Ladder 10 Distance Between Rungs 20.675'' [575]
2 Ladder Rung 11 Handrail (9-13037 Farm Bin only)
3 Roof Rib 12 Handrail Brace (9-28650 Farm Bin only)
4 Bin Wall 13 Roof Anchor Bracket
5 Inside Ladder 14 5/16'' Weatherseal Washer
6 Manhole 15 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolt
7 First Roof Panel (left of Manhole) 16 5/16'' Hex Nut
8 Manhole Height 35'' [889] 17 5/16 x 2'' Hex Head Bolt
9 Manhole, max. width 18'' [457] 18 5/16'' Flat Washer
Figure 33. Roof, Ladder, and Handrail

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Flat Top Roof

48' [14 630] Overview

TOP VIEW

8 11

5
1 6

2 10

15 4
7 14

12

13

Item Description 48' Qty. Item Description 48' Qty.

1 Transition Panel 8 9 Guard Rail Tube 7+7
2 Compression Ring Channel 4 10 Compression Ring 1
3 Top Panel 8 11 Rafter 16
4 Roof Ladder Rung 11 12 Standard Roof Panel 63
5 Top Plate 1 13 Manhole Panel 1
6 Transition Ladder Rung 2 14 Transition Ladder Rail 2
7 Knee Brace Tube 8 15 Toe Board 7
8 Guard Rail Post 8
Figure 35.
48' [14 630] Roof / Transition / Guardrail Overview
(Top View)

Figure 36.

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Flat Top Roof BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

54' Overview

13 4

8 TOP VIEW

11

14
6

3
7
10

15
1

9
2

12

Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty.

1 54' [16 459] Transition Panel 12 9 Guard Rail Tube 5+5
2 Compression Ring Channel 4 10 Compression Ring 1
3 Top Panel 8 11 Rafter 18
4 Roof Ladder Rung 13 12 Standard Roof Panel 71
5 Top Plate 1 13 Manhole Panel 1
6 Transition Ladder Rung 2 14 Transition Ladder Rail 2
7 Knee Brace Tube 6 15 Toe Board 5
8 Guard Rail Post 6
Figure 36.
54' [16 459] Roof / Transition / Guardrail Overview
(Top View,)

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Roof Top Assembly

Lay Top Panels on the Compression Ring and Webbing. See Figure 37.
Start with a Top Panel centered over a section of Webbing.
Assemble all Top Panels using 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolts and a double bead of Caulking.
Caulk and attach the Fillhole Plate on top of the Panels.
Line up the outer seam holes with a punch and tighten all Bolts. See Figure 37.
Seal all seams of the Top and Transition with a double bead of Caulking as close to
bolt holes as possible.
After all Top Panels are installed, line up the outer seam holes with a punch and
tighten all Bolts.

8
9 18
17

15 16
19
1

16 20
6 19

16
19
21 20
22 14 16 19
18 19

Figure 37. Roof Top Hardware Overview

Item Part No. Description (54' [16 459] Shown)
16 39-20073 5/16 x 1'' HH Bin Seal Bolt (Refer also to the Component
17 39-20070 5/16 x 1'' Hex Head Bolt Item Table on the facing Page.)
18 39-20152 5/16'' Flange Nut
19 39-20020 5/16'' Hex Nut
20 39-20079 5/16'' Neoprene Washer
21 39-37484 5/16 x 2'' Hex Head Bolt, Gr. 5
22 9-38309 Pipe Spacer

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Flat Top Roof BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Transition Assembly
Transition Panels go between the Flat Top Roof and the top edge of the Roof Panel.
IMPORTANT! Correct placement of the FIRST Transition Panel in relation to the Roof
Stairs or Ladder is CRITICAL.
The first Transition Panel is centered over the Rafter that extends from under the
Roof Ladder. This Panel covers the (eight on 48' / six on 54' ) Roof Panels.

Transition Panels should be assembled

under the Flat Top Panels. Use 5/16 x 1''
Hex Head Bin Seal Bolts and 5/16'' Hex
Nuts on vertical seams and in center
holes wher there is no Kneebrace. See
7 also Figure 37. Seal with a double bead
of Caulking.

1 1
2

TOP VIEW 2

1
2
6

7
3 UNDERSIDE VIEW WITHOUT ROOF PANELS

Item Description
1 1 Transition Panel
2 Upper Rafter
3 28'' [711]
TOP VIEW
2 4 Roof Ladder Rung
5 Roof Panel
* 6 Compression Ring
7 Roof Top
Figure 38. Transition Assembly
4 5

The Transition Ladder attaches to Transition seams and aligns with the Roof Ladder.

The Roof Ladder Rungs attach to Transition

Ladder Rails with Roof Ladder Brackets under the
4 top and bottom Rung. See Figures 38 and 39.
Use 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolts and 5/16'' Hex Nuts.
1 Attach Roof Ladder Brackets to the Transition
seams with seam Bolts and eight (8) Neoprene
Washers (39-20079).

2 Item Part No. Description 48' 54'

1 3-11531 Transition Roof Ladder
Brackets
2 9-25439 Transition Ladder Rails
18 9/16'' [471]
3 3 varies Transition Ladder Rung 25'' 34''
[635] [864]
Figure 39. 4 varies Transition Ladder Rung 20'' 27''
Transition Ladder Assembly [508] [686]

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Guard Rail Assembly

IMPORTANT! On the 48' Roof the Guard Rail Post must be located directly above the
center hole in EVERY Transition Panel.
On the 54' Roof the Guard Rail Post must be located directly above the
center hole in EVERY OTHER Transition Panel.
As the Transition Panels are installed, assemble the Bolt for the Guard Rail Post up
from the bottom and attach Post Bracket, Item 8.

6
Detail

7
8 Item Description
1 Upper Rafter
3 2 Roof Transition Panel
15
3 Flat Top Roof Panel
4 Compression Ring Assy.
5 Fillhole Plate
2
16 6 Guard Rail Post
7 Toe Board
8 Post Bracket
15 9 Kneebrace Tube
16
10 Guard Rail Tube
EXTERIOR VIEW 11 Roof Panel (Rib)
12 Transition Ladder Rung
13 Transition Ladder Rail
14 Transition Ladder Bracket
15 5/16'' Hex Nut
10
16 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolt

10
6
4

3 9
Figure 40. Guard Rail Assembly
(Fillhole Plate not shown)
12
13
2
8
12

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Assemble the Kneebrace Supports to the Transition Panel on each side of the
Transition Ladder. See Transition Ladder assembly.
Assemble the Guard Rail Posts to the Post Bracket previously installed. One 5/16 x
1'' Bolt goes through Toe Board, Post and Bracket. See Detail to Figure 40.
Assemble Kneebrace to hole in center of Transition with Bolt Head under Panel.
Assemble top end of Kneebrace to top of Post, along with a Guard Rail.
Fill in the Center Guard Rails. Tighten all Bolts.

1 1
4
3

3
4

8
8
2
EXTERIOR, LOOKING TOWARD FILLHOLE 13
5
10 12
10

5
9

11

6 7

Item Part No. Description

1 9-24818 Guard Rail Post 41 5/8''
[1 057] long
2 varies Toe Board
3 9-24821 Kneebrace Tube
4 varies Guard Rail Tube
5 varies Transition
6 varies Roof Ladder Rung
7 Roof Rib (Roof Panel)
8 3-11531 Roof Ladder Bracket
9 varies Roof Flashing (Fig. 41)
10 varies Transition Ladder Rung
11 9-19993 Walk Ring (See pp.24-25)
12 9-24828 Post Bracket
13 9-25439 Transition Ladder Rail

Figure 41. Guard Rail Post Assembly

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Roof Flashing
The Roof Flashing is attached at the top of the Roof Panel.
The 3 3/4'' [95.3] wide Foam Rubber Seal is placed over the open end of the Roof
Panel, from inside the bin. Notch the Seal to fit around the Rafter.
Place Roof Flashing spanning two Roof Ribs. Insert the Flashing between the
Transition and the Roof Ribs as shown below. Hold slight pressure down against the
Rubber Seal while a 7/32 x 3/4'' Drill Screw is installed through the Transition and
Flashing 3 1/4'' [82.6] from the lower edge of the Flashing.*
Bend the outer section down between Ribs to prevent birds from entering the bin.
Item Part No. Description
1 varies Roof Flashing
3 Pres-Stik Foam Rubber
4 2 9-15601 Seal 3/8 x 3 3/4'' [9.5 x 95]
* 1 3 varies Roof Transition Panel
2 4 varies Flat Top Panel
5
5 Roof Rib
6 3 1/4'' [82.6]
7 39-20126 #10 x 3/4'' Drill Screw

7
6

Figure 42. Roof Flashing Assembly 5

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Manhole

16
2 10 16 3
1 18 18
17
19 20
15 19

4 7 12
16
17
5 11

Detail B 14
8

Detail A

13

19
12 10
Hinge Detail A 16
16 17
10
17 18
19
11
15

13 13
14
Catch Detail B
16
17
Figure 43. Roof Manhole Assembly and Installation
18 (Refer to the Item Table on the Facing Page.)
20
19
11

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Item Part No. Description

1 varies Ladder Roof Panel
2 varies Manhole Roof Panel
3 varies Standard Roof Panel
4 varies Roof Ladder Rungs
5 9-13037 Roof Handrail (Farm Bins only)
6 9-13036 Roof Handrail Brace (Farm Bins only)
7 13-26114SP DANGER Decal, Spanish
8 13-26114 DANGER Decal
9 Top Ring/Tier, Body Sheet.
10 9-13028 Upper Hinge
11 9-13029 Lower Hinge
12 9-13024 Lid Latch Assembly
13 9-13030 Manhole Collar
14 9-21227 Manhole Lid
15 9-13027 Catch
16 39-20157 5/16 x 1'' Bin Seal Bolt
17 39-20010 5/16'' Hex Nut
18 39-20072 5/16 x 3/4'' Hex Bolt
19 39-20024 5/16'' Lock Nut
20 39-20115 5/16'' Weatherseal Washer

1. Assemble the Catch and Lower Hinges to the Manhole Collar with 5/16 x 1'' Bin
Seal Bolts and Hex Nuts. Bolt heads are inside the Collar.
2. Assemble the Latch Assembly to outside of the Manhole Lid with a 5/16 x 3/4''
Hex Bolt (head on outside). A Weatherseal Washer (rubber side next to the
underside of the Lid) and a Lock Nut are on the inside of the Cover.
3. Assemble the Lid to the Collar with the Upper Hinge sitting on top of the Lower
Hinge. Use 5/16 x 3/4" Hex Head Bolts and Lock Nuts.
4. To assemble the Lid to the Collar, set the Upper Hinge on top of the Lower Hinge.
Insert a 5/16 x 3/4" Hex Bolt from the top down and fasten with Lock Nuts.

Removal of Center Support

IMPORTANT! The center support under the Compression Ring may be removed at
this time ONLY after all Sub-Structure connections are tightened
and all Roof Panels are installed and tightened.

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Parts Listing: 48' and 54' Commercial Roof BROCK® Commercial Grain Bin Roof 48' and 54' [14 630 and 16 459]

Parts Listing: 48' and 54' Commercial Roof

48' 54' 48' 54'
Description Part Qty. Part Description Part Qty. Part Qty.
Number Number Qty. Number Number
Bundle, Roof 9-51600 1 9-37590 1
9-37591 Substructure
Panel, Roof 9-51182 63 9-51739 71 Ring, Compression 9-51184 1 9-38105 1
Panel, Roof with Manhole 9-51182-M 1 9-51739-M 1 Channel, Compression
Ring Web 48' - 72' 9-51185 4 9-51185 4
Bracket, Walk Ring 9-23987 32 9-23987 24
Walk Ring Tube R96.0 9-19993 10 9-19993 10 Bracket, Rafter-to-
Compression Ring 9-38306 16 9-38306 18
Tube Splice, 1" Dia. x 5" 9-12797 5 9-12797 18
Stiffener Ring Rafter, Lower 9-51186 16 9-38303 18
Expander, 6"[152] Rafter, Middle 9-38304 16 9-38304 18
Walk Ring 9-14576 5 9-14576 5
Rafter, Upper 9-51187 16 9-38305 18
Kit, Ladder Rung 9-51647 1 9-39364 1 Tube, Wind Ring 9-49779-33 6 9-49779-36 6
Rung, Roof Ladder 8" [203] 9-19808 1 Clamp, Wind Ring 438050 6 438050 6
Rung, Roof Ladder 9"[229] 9-19809 1 Bracket, Roof Panel-to-
Wind Ring 9-38307 16 9-38307 18
Rung, Roof Ladder 11" [279] 9-19811 1
Rung, Roof Ladder 13" [330] 9-19813 1 9-19813 1 Strap, Tension Roof 9-51190 16 9-38301 18
Rung, Roof Ladder 14" [356] 9-19814 1 9-19814 1 Angle, X-Brace 9-51189 12 9-38308 12
Rung, Roof Ladder 16" [406] 9-19816 1 9-19816 1 Angle, Tie Brace 9-51183 16 9-38488 18
Rung, Roof Ladder 18" [457] 9-19818 1 9-19818 1 Bracket, Eave 9-12865 64 9-12865 72
Rung, Roof Ladder 20" [508] 9-19820 2 Eave Clip, Intermediate 9-23848 64 9-23848 72
Rung, Roof Ladder 21" [533] 9-19821 1 9-19821 1 Stiffener 12ga 1 Ring Top 9-44175 16 9-44175 18
Rung, Roof Ladder 24" [610] 9-19824 1 Stiffener or or
12ga 1 Tier Top 9-44148 16 9-44148 18
Rung, Roof Ladder 25" [635] 9-19825 2 9-19825 2
Rung, Roof Ladder 27" [686] 9-19827 1 9-19827 1 Stiffener 12ga 1 Ring or or
Top Eave Vent 9-44975 16 9-44975 18
Rung, Roof Ladder 28" [711] 9-19828 1
Rung, Roof Ladder 29" [737] 9-19829 1 Stiffener 12ga 1 Tier or or
Top Eave Vent 9-44948 16 9-44948 18
Rung, Roof Ladder 30" [762] 9-19830 1 9-19830 1
Rung, Roof Ladder 34" [864] 9-24032 1 Kit, Roof
Substructure Hardware 9-51640 1 9-38096 1
Bracket, Roof Ladder 3-11531 4 3-11531 4
Angle, Transition Ladder 9-25439 2 9-25439 2
Rail 18.563" Instruction
Bag, Washer Fabco 5/16'' 50 9-29254 1 9-29254 1 Inst, Roof Assy 48' - 54' MCB1484
4-Panel 1 MCB1484 1
Bracket, Stiffener Ring 9-23987 64 9-23987 96
Stiffener Ring Tube 9-51315 23 9-24822 25 Inst, Temperature Cable MCB1434 1 MCB1434 1
Tube Splice, 1'' Dia. x 5" 9-12797 12 9-12797 12
Stiffener Ring
Expander, 8" Stiffener Ring 9-12796 11 9-12796 12
Handrail, Manhole 9-13037 1 9-13037 1
Brace, Handrail 9-13036 1 9-13036 1
Lid, Manhole 9-21227 1 9-21227 1
Latch, Weldment Manhole 9-13024 1 9-13024 1
Catch, Manhole 9-13027 1 9-13027 1
Hinge, Manhole Upper 9-13028 2 9-13028 2
Hinge, Manhole Lower 9-13029 2 9-13029 2
Kit, Roof Skin Hardware 9-51641 1 9-38095 1
Flat Top
Plate, Top 48' - 72' 9-51630 1 9-51630 1
Panel, Flat Top 48' - 54' 9-51631 8 9-51631 8
Panel, Roof Transition 9-51180 8 9-38084 12
Post for 48' - 105' 9-24818 8 9-24818 6
Flat Top Guardrail
Post Bracket for 54' - 72' 9-24820 8 9-24820 6
Flat Top Guardrail
Brace, Knee for 54' - 72' 9-24821 8 9-24821 6
Flat Top Guardrail
Tube, Guard Rail 9-51638 14 9-38465 10
Board, Toe Guard Rail 9-51639 7 9-38464 5
Flashing, Roof Panel 9-51181 64 9-38085 72
Pres Stik Foam Rubber 9-15601 50' 9-15601 50'
3/8 x 3 3/4" [9.5 x 95]
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Roof Hardware
48' 54'
Where Used Bolt Bolt Description Washer / Pipe Spacer Nut Nut Qty.
Part No. Part No. Description Part No. Description
Stiffener to Tie Strap 39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 64 72
Lower Rafter to Middle 39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 128 144
Rafter
Middle Rafter to Upper 39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 128 144
Rafter
Upper Rafter to Comp. Ring 39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 64 72
Bracket
Bracket to Compression 39-40991 Bolt, Hex 1/2''- x 1 1/2'' #8 32 36
Ring 39-20022 Hex 1/2''-13
39-40991 Bolt, Hex 1/2''- x 1 1/2'' #8 32 36
Web Channel to Channel 39-40991 Bolt, Hex 1/2''- x 1 1/2'' #8 39-20211 Flat 1/2'' 39-20022 Hex 1/2''-13 8 8
Wind Ring Clamp 39-39747 Bolt, Hex 3/8''x 2'' #8 39-20114 Hex 3/8'' 18 18
Wind Ring Clamp to Wind 39-20361 Square 12 12
Ring Tube 39-20126 Screw, #10-16 x 3/4''
095013 Flat 3/8 24 24
X-Brace to Rafter 39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 30 30
Tie Brace to Rafter 39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 16 18
Body Sheet to Eave Clip 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8' 39-20101 Washer,
5/16 x 1 1/4'' 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 192 216
Eave Clip to Roof Panel 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20152 Flange 5/16'' 192 216
Roof Panel to Stiffener/ 39-20079 Neoprene 5/16'' 96 120
Walk Ring Bracket
Rafter to Roof Panel to Roof 39-37484 Bolt, HHCPS 5/16''-18 x 9-38309 Pipe Spacer 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 224 294
Panel 2'' #5 39-20155 Weatherseal 5/16'' 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 224 306
Mid Rafter to Roof Panel to 39-20058 Flat 5/16 x 7/8''' 96 108
Roof Panel
Roof Panel to Roof Panel 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 736 918
Transition to Transition and 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 40 66
center w/no Knee Brace
Transition to Flat Top 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8'' 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 96 96
Flat Top to Flat Top 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 64 64
Flat Top to Collar 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 16 16
Guard Rail Post to Knee
Brace, Guard Rail, Toe 39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18 x 1''#8 39-20152 Flange 5/16'' 40 24
Board & Bracket
39-37484 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1 3/4'' #8 9-38309 Pipe Spacer 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 8 6
Knee Brace to Transition 39-20079 Neoprene 5/16'' 39-20152 Flange 5/16'' 8 6
39-20070 Bolt, Hex 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20152 Flange 5/16'' 6
Transition Ladder Bracket 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 4 4
to Rungs
Transition Ladder Bracket 39-20073 Bolt, HHBS 5/16''-18 x 1'' #8 39-20079 Neoprene 5/16'' 39-20020 Hex 5/16'' 8
to Transition 39-20079 Neoprene 5/16'' 8
Transition to Flashing 39-20126 Screw, #10-16 x 3/4'' 64 72

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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@brockmfg.com • Internet: http//www.brockmfg.com
and
7400 East Thirteenth Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64126 U.S.A.
Phone (816) 968-6101
Fax (816) 968-6272 TLX: 6841105

Printed in the U.S.A.

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Refer to the Base Manual for your particular Bin for Warranty information.

Changes this issue:

Page 7: Compression Ring Working Heights changed.
Some Hardware and counts changed.
The BROCK® Farm Grain Bin Construction Manual (2.67'' Narrow Corrugation) changed form Part No. MGB1205
to MGB1945.

Changes last issue:

The Intermediate Eave Clip 9-23848 was added. See Pages 13 and 38.
Part Numbers for the Flat Top Roof Panel and Fillhole Plate changed for the 54’ Roof.
Part Numbers for Roof Panels changed; they are now corrugated.
Rafter Rib Bolts were lengthened.
There were other miscellaneous corrections.

October 2007 MCB1484i