Grain Loop Support System

GRAIN LOOP SUPPORT SYSTEM
Construction and Owner’s Manual
Effective Date Publication Number

2011-11-23 4000031 Rev 01
(English Version)
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concerning your personal safety. Watch this symbol - it points out
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copies may be requested from the company at the address shown on the back cover.
Please reference manual part number 4000031 when requesting additional copies.
Please Contact BROWNIE SYSTEMS or Your Dealer

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The safety and performance of this Grain Loop Support System, constructed
and readied for operation will be affected by the installation and construction
personnel. Grain Loop Support Systems generally involve extreme heights
and high winds. Careful consideration must be given to the structural
requirements. Brownie Systems cannot be responsible for the construction
of the Grain Loop Support System. The information obtained in this manual
is offered only as a convenience to the installer. No liability is expressed or
implied toward the installation.
2011-11-23 GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2 Grain Loop Support System 4000031

A GENUINE
GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

PRODUCT
PREFACE kas001-3_2011-11-07
You have purchased the finest Grain Loop Support System manufactured today. The following information
is intended as a guide for: Grain Loop Support System pre-assembly, proper construction of this Grain Loop
Support System, and safe and proper use of this Grain Loop Support System after construction.
General Safety Statement kas001-4_2011-11-07
Your safety and the safety of others associated with grain system equipment, is of prime
concern to us at Brownie Systems. This manual was written with the safety of the operator
and/or others who come into contact with the equipment as our prime concern. We wrote
this manual to help you to better understand how to safely build and use this Grain Loop
Support System (which includes all Grain Loop Support System Towers, Platforms,
Ladders, and Bin Sidewall Supports).
It is your responsibility as the owner, builder, operator, or supervisor, to know what specific
requirements, precautions, and hazards exist and to make these known to all personnel
working with the equipment or in the area, so that they too may take any necessary safety
precautions that may be required!
Failure to read this Manual and its Safety Instructions by all operators and all personnel is a
misuse of the equipment. We want you as our partner in safety!
All personnel, including construction personnel, must read and understand all equipment
Operator’s Manuals before starting Grain Loop Support System construction!
NOTE: Although Global Industries, Inc. language translations of this manual are made
as accurately as possible, if there is a conflict or difference between the English and the
other translations of this manual, the English text will prevail. kas001-6_2011-11-07

Contents
Be Alert! ........................................................................................2
Warranty .......................................................................................5
<1> Safety ......................................................................6

General Safety Requirements.......................................6
<2> Bolt Torque ...........................................................10

<3> Foundations and Layouts ................................... 11
Tower Post Dimensions, All Sections......................................13
<4> Towers ...................................................................14

Component Stages and Identification .....................................14
Stack Tower Sections................................................................18
Tower Top Plates .......................................................................20
Tower Access Bracing ..............................................................21
Fabricate Loop System Bracing...............................................23
<5> Welded Platform ...................................................24

Install the Welded Platform ......................................................24
<6> Loadout Platform .................................................27

Install the Loadout Platform .....................................................27
<7> (Optional) Tower Ladder ......................................45

Tower Ladder Landing ..............................................................53
Step - Thru..................................................................................58
Ladder Stacking Drawings .......................................................59
Tower Stacking Examples ........................................................68
<8> Bin Sidewall Support ...........................................69

Index ..............................................................................75

Warranty
Global Industries Inc. (the Company) makes the following warranty to the initial
retail purchaser of its products (the Customer).
MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP:
The Company warrants products manufactured by it to be free from defects in

materials and workmanship in normal use and service for a period of one (1) year
after date of delivery to the Customer.
COMPANY’S OBLIGATION and

CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY:
The Company’s sole obligation and the Customer’s exclusive remedy under this
warranty is as follows:
If within one (1) year after delivery to the customer the product fails to function properly
due to a defect in either materials or workmanship, the Company will at its option, either
repair the defective part or replace the defective part with a new or reconditioned part.
Labor charges for removing defective parts and installing replacement parts, shipping
charges with respect to such parts, and applicable sales and other taxes, if any, shall
not be covered by this warranty.
CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS:
There are no warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

with respect to any product manufactured or sold by the Company. Motors provided
by the Company are in most instances warranted by the manufacturer thereof and
are not warranted by the Company. The Company shall not be responsible under
this warranty or otherwise for personal injury or for Incidental or Consequential
Damages, including, without limitation, loss of use and lost profits. This warranty
does not apply to defects or damages caused by misuse, improper maintenance,
or improper installation of the Company’s product or any equipment attached to or
used in connection with the Company’s product. The Company reserves the right
to make changes or improvements to its products without incurring any obligation
with respect to previously manufactured products. Field modification of this product
without the expressed written permission of the Company constitutes a misuse of
the product. The Company shall have no liability under this warranty until payment
in full for the product in question has been made by the customer. The foregoing
is the sole warranty made by the Company. No one is authorized to make other
warranties on behalf of the Company.

<1> Safety
General Safety Requirements
WARNING! kas000-1_2011-11-07 WARNING! kas002-3_2011-11-07
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS

WARNING INFORMATION!
Watch For This Symbol: !
It Points Out Important Safety Precautions.

This Brownie Systems Construction/Safety
manual is written to assist and instruct: It Means “ATTENTION” - Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved.
1 Those who are responsible for the
complete installation of this Tower,
Platform, Ladder, Bin Sidewall Support,
or Grain Loop Support System; and WORK AREA SAFETY STATEMENT
kas002-4_2011-11-07
2 All users or others who are on or near Under no circumstances should persons
this equipment during or after installation not involved in the operation be allowed to
is complete. trespass into or be present in the work area.
Global Industries Inc. assumes no liability with It shall be the duty of all operators to see that
respect to proper construction and inspection, children and/or other persons stay out of the
assembly, or use of its products established work area! Trespass into the work area by
under applicable laws, all of which is the sole anyone not involved in the actual operations,
responsibility of the purchaser and those doing or trespass into a hazard area by anyone, shall
the assembly work. kas002-1_2011-11-22 result in an immediate shut down by the operator.
Appurtenances and the accessories It shall be the responsibility of all operators to

manufactured by us for use with our products see that the work area has secure footing and is
conform only to applicable Federal or Safety clean and free of all debris and tools which might
Standards in effect at such time. cause accidental tripping and/or falling. It shall
also be their responsibility to keep the work
area clean and orderly during the operation. It
SAFETY COMPLIANCE kas002-8_2011-11-07
shall also be the responsibility of the operator
It is your responsibility as an owner or to have damaged equipment repaired and to
operator or supervisor, to know what specific be made free of sharp edges.
requirements, precautions, and work hazards
exist and to make these known to all other PROPER PERSONNEL kas002-9_2011-11-07
personnel working with the equipment or in the
area, so that they too may take any necessary To insure safe use of this Tower, Platform,
safety precautions that may be required. Ladder, Bin Sidewall Support, or Grain Loop
Support System, be certain that only trained
persons install, maintain, and use these
assemblies.

Safety
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SAFETY

WARNING! kas000-1_2011-11-07
You may decide to buy and install “auxiliary
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS equipment” made by other manufacturers.
WARNING INFORMATION! Global Industries, Inc. has no control over the
design and manufacture of this equipment. If
you buy and install auxiliary equipment then
OSHA kas002-6_2011-11-22 at a minimum we suggest that you do the
following: kas002-11_2011-11-07
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ACT OF 1970 1 Obtain, read, and understand the
instructions and cautions of the auxiliary
Certain purchasers of our products may be equipment manufacturer. Be certain all
subject to the requirements and standards of equipment is installed according to the
the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and manufacturer’s instructions.
Health Act of 1970, which prescribes standards
for use of appurtenances of our manufacture, 2 Check with Global Industries, Inc. or
such as handrails, platforms, stairways, your dealer to make certain that this
fixed ladders, ladder cages, and guard rails. Tower, Platform, Ladder, Bin Sidewall
(Occupational Safety and Health Standards Support, or Grain Loop Support
Section 1910.21 through 1910.32). Before System is designed to support any
installing these devices, familiarize yourself additional loads supplied by the auxiliary
with the above Federal Standards. equipment.
At the time of manufacture, these optional 3 Obtain any applicable safety decals
items conform to applicable standards. from the manufacturer of the auxiliary
equipment and display each safety
Global Industries Inc. assumes no liability with decal in a visible location.
respect to proper construction and inspection,
assembly, or use of its products established 4 Make certain all electrical equipment is
under applicable laws, all of which is the sole properly installed and grounded by a
responsibility of the purchaser and those doing qualified electrician.
the assembly work. 5 Check availability and operation of
electrical lock-out and emergency stop
kas002-10_2011-11-07 systems.
OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH
You may obtain further relevant safety 6 Be certain all guards and shields are
information for the safe operation, construction, securely in place.
and use of this Tower, Platform, Ladder, Bin
7 Store all operations/maintenance
Sidewall Support, or Grain Loop Support
manuals in a safe place available for
System from OSHA, ANSI, and NIOSH:
future use.
www.osha.gov
1-800-321-OSHA
www.ansi.org
www.cdc.gov/niosh
1-800-232-4636 (cdc info, NIOSH)

Safety
Owners and Contractors: Before starting Installation of Accessories or equipment

construction of this Tower, Platform, in or on this Tower, Platform, Ladder,
Ladder, Bin Sidewall Support, or Grain Bin Sidewall Support, or Grain Loop
Loop Support System, 1) READ AND Support System that would over stress
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL! 2) Read the structure in any manner will void
and understand the instructions for the Warranty. If you do not have specific
all equipment, auxiliary equipment recommendations from Brownie Systems,
structures, other products, and the where additional loading is involved,
like within or connected to this Tower, please contact Brownie Systems before
Platform, Ladder, Bin Sidewall Support, installing any such appurtenances or
or Grain Loop Support System. 3) View equipment.
all illustrations in this manual. 4) Read
and understand any applicable OSHA
Regulations, Building Codes, and
Electric Codes. WARNING! kas003-4_2011-11-07
Make certain that all persons within the

work area on ladders, lifts, crane lifts,
WARNING! kas003-2_2011-11-07 scaffolds, or the like are secure and not
in danger of falling! Also make certain
Make certain all persons on Towers, that the work surfaces are clean and free
Platforms, Ladders, Bin Sidewall of clutter.
Supports, or Grain Loop Support Systems
during construction are properly fastened
to safety cables to prevent injury or death
due to falling! WARNING! kas003-5_2011-11-07
Local codes supersede the instructions

provided in this manual and should
be strictly adhered to. Contact the
manufacturer if you have questions.

Safety
Foundation and anchoring are of critical When adding additional equipment not
importance to Brownie structures such previously accounted for, considerable
as Towers. Contact a consulting engineer wind load or weight may be added to the
to design an adequate foundation for site Tower. Be certain that your Brownie Tower
soil conditions to support your structures. is designed and staged for all equipment,
Brownie Systems will supply the loading and any future additions. If you are
calculations to your engineer to aid in uncertain, contact the factory before
designing the foundation. installing the Tower.
When the Tower base stage is placed on Any alterations to Towers, Platforms,
the foundation plates, weldment is critical. Ladders, Bin Sidewall Supports, or
Certified welding personnel are required! Grain Loop Support Systems without the
authorization of the Brownie Systems
Engineering department is prohibited!
WARNING! kas003-10_2011-11-07
Deviations from the instructed assembly

and installation procedures without
authorization of Brownie Systems is
prohibited.

<2> Bolt Torque
Bolt Head Identification
Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8.2
Bolt Torque Values

coarse thread bolts T = Tightening Torque P = Bolt Tensile Load in lbs
Bolt Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 and 8.2

Diameter T T T
- P P P
Threads/Inch ft-lbs Nm kgf-m ft-lbs Nm kgf-m ft-lbs Nm kgf-m
1/4” - 20 1313 6 8.1 0.83 2000 9 12 1.2 2850 13 18 1.8
5/16” - 18 2176 12 16 1.7 3350 19 26 2.6 4700 27 37 3.7
3/8” - 16 3188 22 30 3.0 4950 34 46 4.7 6950 48 65 6.6
7/16” - 14 4388 35 47 4.8 6800 55 75 7.6 9600 77 104 11
1/2” - 13 6850 63 85 8.7 9050 83 110 11 12800 120 163 17
5/8” - 11 9300 110 150 15 14500 170 230 24 20300 230 312 32
3/4” - 10 11400 160 217 22 21300 290 390 40 30100 410 556 57
7/8” - 9 13800 220 298 30 29500 470 640 65 41600 670 910 93
1” - 8 15000 280 380 39 38700 710 960 98 54600 1000 1400 138
Use the torque values listed in the table above for all Tower, Platform,
Ladder, Bin Sidewall Support, and Grain Loop Support System
hardware connections!
Contact the factory with any Tower, Platform,

WARNING! kas009-1_2011-11-07 Ladder, Bin Sidewall Support, or Grain Loop
Support System construction or assembly
CRITICAL: You must use the correct problems.
bolts as designated and provided Phone: 1-800-228-4285
by Brownie Systems throughout the Fax: 1-308-382-6954
complete assembly of this Tower,
Platform, Ladder, Bin Sidewall Support,
or Grain Loop Support System. And, you
must achieve the correct bolt torques as
indicated in the table above throughout
the complete assembly! Using the wrong
bolts or not achieving the correct torque
values could result in the structural
damage or failure of these structures!

<3> Foundations and Layouts
FOUNDATION NOTES
i IMPORTANT NOTE: When designing a foundation
The foundation and anchoring are critical on for this Brownie Tower, you should plan for additions
all tower structures. Variables such as soil to this tower such as stairs or ladders before you pour
the foundation. If Tower stairs are to be installed, a
conditions, compactness and layering of soil,
concrete pad should be poured in the proper corner
water table, concrete quality, rebar spacing, at the same time as the foundation is poured. See the
rebar quality, and other factors must be taken T2 Tower manual (number 4000037) on the Brownie
into account when designing and costing your Systems website: www.go-brownie.com.
foundation. You must also adhere to local
building codes.
Brownie Systems does not design
foundations, nor is Brownie Systems or Global
Industries, Inc. responsible for foundations or
the anchoring of a tower to the foundation. An
engineer should be consulted to design your
foundation to meet requirements dictated by
the soil conditions and building codes in your
area. Brownie Systems will provide your design
engineer with additional information relating to
the structural characteristics of the tower. This
information will include:
• The tower dead load
• The compression per post
• The torque at the foundation
(or overturn moment)
• The horizontal shear on the whole tower.
The center-to-center foundation anchor bolt
layouts are found on the next page.

Foundations and Layouts
Tower Base Layout
loop system tower post
tower base plate

welded platform
ladder cage at the

base of the tower
loop flow direction
tower access brace

is installed on this
back of loop side of the tower
TOWER BASE LAYOUT FOR DETERMINING ANCHOR ROD LOCATIONS

a
Anchor Rod Size Recommendation
Tower Base Section Anchor Rod Size

[Heaviest Section] Based on A307
Stage 0 7/8” Diameter

7 3/4”
[197 mm] Stage 1 1 1/8” Diameter
Stage 3 1 3/8” Diameter
3 7/8”
[98 mm]
7 3/4”
[197 mm]
TOWER BASE PLATE WITH ANCHOR ROD, SEE THE TABLE

b AT RIGHT FOR ANCHOR ROD SIZE RECOMMENDATION

Foundations and Layouts
Tower Post Dimensions, All Sections
4” [102 mm]
Post Height (post)
4 7/16” [113 mm] “H” Hole to Hole “B”
2 1/4” [57 mm] 120” = (10’) = [3,048 mm] 106” = 8’ 10” = [2,692 mm]
108” = (9’) = [2,743 mm] 94” = 7’ 10” = [2,388 mm]
96” = (8’) = [2,438 mm] 82” = 6’ 10” = [2,083 mm]
84” = (7’) = [2,134 mm] 70” = 5’ 10” = [1,778 mm]
72” = (6’) = [1,829 mm] 58” = 4’ 10” = [1,473 mm]
60” = (5’) = [1,524 mm] 46” = 3’ 10” = [1,168 mm]
tower 48” = (4’) = [1,219 mm] 34” = 2’ 10” = [864 mm]
post
Hole to Hole “B” Post Height “H”
8 holes in plate
material: 1/2” [13 mm] plate
BRACING CENTERLINE
7” [178 mm]
22.5°
2 3/4” [70 mm] 45°
90°
4 1/8” [105 mm]

radius
8 1/4” [210 mm]

diameter
11/16” [17 mm] diameter
POST CONNECTION PLATE

(STAGE 0, 1, 2, and 3)

<4> Towers
Component Stages and Identification
Grain Loop Tower components (posts, diagonals,
and braces) are strength-staged with up to
i IMPORTANT NOTE: Posts, diagonals, and braces
are staged separately from each other!
(4) different stages. As a result, each tower
component has a stage designation. You must
build this tower with the heaviest (or highest
number) stage components at the tower NOTE: The Brownie Systems Grain Loop Tower is a
base and the lightest (or lowest number) specialized type of Brownie Systems T2 Tower.
stage components at the tower top! The rest
of the components are assembled in stage
numerical order in between. A component’s
stage designation determines where that
component must be positioned within the Tower
Staging Layout! Follow the special Tower
Staging Layout supplied with this manual
at all times during construction! If no such
Tower Staging Layout was supplied, refer to Posts Identification
the instructions in this manual to correctly stage
this tower! If any question or difficulty arises The tower post (lightest) stage 0 has no weld
in determining this tower’s correct staging dots; stage 1 had (1) weld dot; stage 2 has
layout, the owner or tower builder must (2) weld dots; etc. (see the example below).
contact Brownie Systems to get an answer to The strongest or heaviest tower posts are the
the question and to resolve the problem! posts with the greatest number of weld dots.
Grain Loop Tower Post Identification - Stages 0, 1, 2, and 3

stage 0 stage 1 stage 2 stage 3
no 1 2 3
weld weld weld weld
dots dot dots dots
3000000 3000010 3000020 3000030

Towers
Braces Identification i IMPORTANT NOTE: Before starting construction,

sort tower components in agreement with the
Part labels are on tower horizontals and component type and component stage in the order
they will be used during construction!
diagonals. These labels indicate brace part
number, stage, and type.
Part No:
3989608 Loc: Y15
1 assemble tower sections on ground
Desc: TWR DIAG 10X10 STG01 10FT SECT Assemble tower sections on relatively level
ground according to the instructions on the
next 2 pages! Assemble the heaviest tower
sections first. If access bracing is installed
at the tower base, see pages 21 - 22 for special
access bracing instructions.
Horizontals and Diagonals
Brace Ends Bolt Sections Together Using the Correct
Bracing for Each Section. Assemble bracing
between tower posts in agreement with the
stages 0 - 2 instructions in the next step. Bolt (1) diagonal
brace to the inside of the bracing ears and
bolt (1) diagonal brace to the outside of the
bracing ears. Bolt horizontals to the outside of
each bracing ear. See the next page. All tower
no reinforcing plate diagonal (X) braces are bolted together through
the center holes where the braces cross (see
the next page). Use 7/16” x 5” Grade 2 Bolt,
lock washers, and nuts at this connection.
Diagonal and Horizontal braces ends use
stage 3 7/8” diameter Grade 8 bolts, lock washers, and
nuts. Finger tighten only, during assembly.
Stage 3 Sections: Posts are marked with 3 weld

bumps and bolt to horizontal and plate-reinforced
reinforcing plate diagonal braces.

bumps and bolt to horizontal and diagonal
braces with plain brace-ends (brace-ends with no
plate-reinforcing).

bump and bolt to horizontal and diagonal braces
with plain brace-ends (brace-ends with no
plate-reinforcing). These are the lightest tower
sections and will always be the upper tower
sections. They use 2” [51 mm] diagonal and
horizontal tubes.

Towers
Tower Stage 0, 1, and 2
TOWER STAGES
Horizontal
Stage 0 & 1 - 2” O.D. Tube
Stage 2 - 2 3/8” O.D. Tube
Diagonal
Stage 0 & 1 - 2” O.D. Tube
Stage 2 - 2 3/8” O.D. Tube
SPLICING HARDWARE
(32) 5/8” NC X 2 1/2” grade 8
hex bolt with lock washer and nut
TOWER SECTION ASSEMBLY

tower bracing ear
horizontal
diagonal
TYPICAL TOWER STAGES 0 - 2

a

Towers
outside of post ears. NEVER bolt both diagonal

2 install bracing between posts braces to the same side of the post ears. Note
On every tower section face install, install the the braces positioning (Section A - A). Position
bracing as shown in the example below. Install braces so that the flattened side of the brace is
the diagonal brace ends on the same side of the next to the post ear (the contact side).
post ears. Install the horizontal brace ends to the
horizontal
brace
The horizontal is
connected to the outside
of the post ear at both diagonal
the right and left ends. brace
post
ear
Section A - A
INSTALL BRACING BETWEEN TOWER POSTS; TYPICAL TOWER SECTION FACE SHOWN ABOVE
a

Towers
Stack Tower Sections
3 set base stage on foundation plates WARNING! kas011-1_2011-11-07

After you have assembled all tower sections
Foundation weldment is critical. Make
on the ground, you are now ready to place
certain your welding personnel are
the base section onto the foundation plates.
certified. Do not grind off welds to make
Remember, locate the heaviest staged section
them smooth.
at the tower base.
1 Center the tower base stage on the
foundation plates.
i IMPORTANT NOTE: Before building and stacking
2 If necessary, shim between the post this Brownie Tower, be certain it is properly staged
plates and the foundation plates to for the load it was designed to support! Also make
plumb and level the tower. certain you have ordered and correctly located the
proper braces to assure structural integrity. If you
3 Tighten all bracing connections at tower have any problems with construction or if additional
ears and diagonal intersections. Torque wind loading will be added to the tower that was not
originally accounted for when the unit was ordered,
values are given in the table on page 10. contact the factory immediately.
4 Stage 0 tower sections can be Phone: 1-800-228-4285
Fax: 1-308-382-6954
purchased with base plates already
installed (plates that are welded to the
tower base section at the factory). If
this tower includes already-installed
base plates, securely connect the tower
base section to the foundation using the
required anchor bolts. If this tower base
section does not come with base plates
already installed, see step 4.
5 Weld the tower post base plates to the
foundation plate, using the 1/2” [13 mm]
thick throat, fillet weld. The tower
base plates for stages 0 through 2 are
1/2” [13 mm] thick. You must weld all
the way around the base plates and
crown the fillet to achieve at least a
1/2” [13 mm] thick weld. Fill all bolt holes
in the base plates with weld to prevent
water seepage. Use 70xx or 80xx
welding wire or welding rod for all welds.

Towers
4 stack stages onto the base stage WARNING! kas011-2_2011-11-07

After the tower base section is welded to the
GALVANIZED TOWERS: If you are
foundation plates, you may start stacking
installing a galvanized tower, you must
the tower. Use a crane. Stack (1) or (2)
install capping plates to every post
pre-assembled tower sections onto the anchored
connection plate located at the very
base section. Remember, the heavier or higher
top of the tower. These are found with
numbered sections go near the tower base, and
your hardware kit, and attach using post
the lower numbered sections go higher up. Bolt
connection bolts, lock washers, and
all staged sections together at the corner post
nuts. By performing this installation you
base plates using 5/8” x 2-1/2” grade 8 bolts,
will prevent serious damage caused by
lock washers, and nuts. Torque all horizontal,
freezing water!
diagonal, and corner post bolts in agreement with
the specifications given in the table on page 10.
rest platform
30’ [9,144 mm] Maximum

ladder run
END VIEW
(1) EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETED LADDER INSTALLATION

a

Towers
Tower Top Plates
5 install top plates onto top posts

Use 5/8” x 1 1/4” bolts and hex nuts. Install
tower top plates at the top of the top tower posts
(example a). Install top plates to the top tower
section before hoisting the section into position.
Apply (1) generous bead of sealer caulking to the WARNING! kas011-5_2011-11-07
inside of the bolt circle. Securely tighten all bolts!
ALL GALVANIZED - HOT DIPPED TOWERS
require that Tower Top Plates be installed
WARNING! kas011-3_2011-11-07 at the top terminating ends of each tower
post. The installation of these plates will
This page includes special instructions prevent water from entering and pooling
for ALL GALVANIZED - HOTDIPPED in tower posts. If any water was allowed to
TOWERS. These instructions must pool inside of the tower posts, the water
be strictly adhered to at all Tower Top could freeze and cause the tower post
Terminations and bottom section posts to split which could result in structural
for these towers! failure of the tower.
post
at Field drill a 5/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and nuts
5/8” water drain (90000079 & 90005045)
base [8 places]
hole in each
bottom section post
1 1/2” above the post tower top plate
connecting plate! (G3984290 - Stages 0-3) post
connecting
plate
bead of sealer caulking

(tube-90600000)
1 1/2” 4 post
[38 mm] tower top
plate package
(4508015)
tower
top plate
package
(4508016)
FIELD DRILL DRAIN OUT HOLE
a
galvanized - hot dipped

tower post top
terminating end
INSTALL REQUIRED GALVANIZED-HOT DIPPED TOP PLATE

b

Towers
Tower Access Bracing
WARNING! kas011-6_2011-11-07 6 install tower access bracing

Access bracing is installed in a tower whenever
Brownie towers that have already been
diagonal bracing may interfere with the proper
constructed can also be retrofitted with
placement of spouting, equipment, or access
access bracing. When ordering access
equipment.
bracing, please specify what staging you
are going to install the access bracing in. Assemble access bracing as shown in
If you are installing access bracing in an the example on the next page.
existing tower, you must do so on a calm 1 Connect both ends of the horizontal
day and take proper precautions to keep access brace to the same side of
the wind forces from shifting the tower. bracing ears on tower posts. Use
Exchange braces (1) side at a time only! the correct size bolts, nuts, and lock
washers.
2 Connect (1) end of both diagonal
braces to the bracing ears as shown
in the example on the next page. Use
the correct size bolts, nuts, and lock
washers. Be certain to connect the
diagonal access braces to opposing
sides of the bracing ear.
3 Connect the other end of both
diagonal braces to the bracing ears
on the tower posts. Use the correct size
bolts, nuts, and lock washers.
4 Torque all bolts in agreement with the
specifications provided in the table on
page 10.
5 Check bolt grade! Due to the design and
the use of grade 8 bolts, Access Braces
do not need welding. Make certain you
aren’t using lighter grade bolts that are for
use elsewhere in the tower!

Towers
“A” Tower Access Bracing
horizontal DETAIL i
i ii access brace horizontal
access brace
DETAIL ii
horizontal
access brace diagonal
access brace
iii
DETAIL iii
diagonal
IMPORTANT: Both tabs of horizontal access
access brace
braces are bolted to the outside of tower ears
on 4’ [1,219 mm] wide towers only!
DETAIL i, ii, and iii Hardware:

Use 7/8” x 2 1/2” hex bolts, lock washers, and
nuts at all of these connections.
“A” TOWER ACCESS BRACING - STAGE 0, 1, AND 2

a

Towers
Fabricate Loop System Bracing

sold separately from the Brownie Loop Support
7 fabricate bracing to loop system System. The example below illustrates (1)
Fabricate and install bracing to the loop system suggested method for fabricating typical bracing
as required by the loop system manufacturer. to a loop system. It is the owner’s responsibility
Contact the loop system manufacturer to obtain to provide adequate bracing from the tower to
their loop system bracing requirements. Brownie the loop system. Brownie Systems assumes
Systems does sell lugs for connecting Brownie no responsibility for results arising from these
Towers with loop system bracing. These lugs are bracing suggestions.
Brownie Grain Loop Tower

internal bracing lugs
tower post (sold separately);
contact Brownie Systems,
detail A
collar for loop system

bracing (Check with
tower external your loop system
bracing manufacturer.) detail B
2 X 2 X 3/16”
(or greater)
adequately weld
angle iron
the angle to
detail A the collar
loop system
p/n 3981340
detail B
NOTE: 2 X 2 X 3/16” angle = 51 mm x 51 mm x 5 mm angle
TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF GRAIN LOOP TOWER BRACING TO THE LOOP SYSTEM

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<5> Welded Platform
Install the Welded Platform
1 hoist platform and install to tower
EXAMPLE OF AN INSTALLED WELDED PLATFORM

a

Welded Platform
38” [965 mm] handrail reposition this

53 7/8” [1, 368 mm] handrail
(4502608) handrail square
(4502611) 14” [356 mm]
as needed if it
handrail
interferes with
(4502613)
the loop system,
holes may need
to be drilled
20” [508 mm] handrail

(4502609)
36 1/4” [921 mm]

handrail
(4502607)
P handrail
(4502610)
L handrail
(4502614) 30” [762 mm]
handrail
(4502612)
EXAMPLE WELDED PLATFORM

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NOTE: Handrail A can be placed in either position

depending on where the ladder lands.

Welded Platform
- represents platform bolt hole locations Use every available

C-channel bolt
Position the bolts so that the hole location!
bolt head is at the top and
the bolt shank passes down
through the post top plate.
view from
platform
underside
use 5/8” x 2” bolts(H)

(90000188),
lock washers(M)
(90010047)
and nuts(S)
(90005047)
EXAMPLE OF A WELDED PLATFORM TO TOWER INSTALLATION, VIEW FROM UNDER-SIDE OF PLATFORM

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<6> Loadout Platform
Install the Loadout Platform
Follow the assembly instructions on the next
pages to successfully construct the Loop
System Loadout Platform.
WARNING! kas011-7_2011-11-07 NOTE: Socket wrenches that allow tight connections

are needed throughout platform assembly.
View all the drawings and read all of the
instructions before starting the assembly
of this platform! In all steps assemble the
parts as shown in the drawings provided!
PARTS REQUIRED FOR STEP 1

Item Quantity Part Number Description
(1) 2 G3501246 C-CHANNEL 120” [3,048 mm] 12 Gage [3,048 mm]
(2) 2 G3501247 C-CHANNEL 74” [1,880 mm] 12 Gage [1,880 mm]
(3) 2 G3501248 C-CHANNEL 46.88” [1,194 mm] 12 Gage [1,191 mm]
(4) 1 G3501249 C-CHANNEL 44.50” [1,130 mm] 12 Gage [1,130 mm]
(5) 2 G3501250 C-CHANNEL 22.78” [578 mm] 12 Gage [579 mm]
(7) 2 G3501253 SPLICE PLATE 10 Gage
(8) 2 G3501255 KNEE BRACE BOLT PLATE
HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR STEP 1

(U) 8 G3501251 C-CHANNEL CLIP #1
(V) 7 G3501252 C-CHANNEL CLIP #2
(F) 62 018915 BOLT HHCS .500 X 1.25 ZP Grade 8
(L) 62 90010041 WASHER LOCK .500 ZP
(R) 62 651426 NUT HEX .5 ZP Grade 8
(B) 16 018916 BOLT HHCS .313 X 1.00 ZP
(P) 16 028002 NUT HEX FLANGED .313 ZP

Loadout Platform
1 assemble platform outer frame

Assemble as shown in the following examples.
47” [1,194 mm]

120” [3,048 mm] C-channel(1) C-channels(3)
(G3501246) (G3501248)
C-channel Clips #1(U)

(7)
C-channel splice plates (G3501251)
(G3501253)
knee brace plates(8)

(G3501255)
74” [1,194 mm]
C-channel(2)
(G3501247)
C-channel Clips #2(V)
(G3501252)
120” [3,048 mm] C-channel(1)
(G3501246)
C-channel splice plates(7)

(G3501253)
knee brace plates(8)

(G3501255) 22 3/4” [578 mm]
C-channels(5)
74” [1,194 mm] C-channel(2) (G3501250)
(G3501247)
47” C-channels(3) 44 1/2” [1,130 mm] C-channel(4)
(G3501248) C-channel Clips #1(U) (G3501249)
(G3501251)
1-i After the completion of step 1, the platform outer frame should look the same as the
outer frame shown.

Loadout Platform
NOTE: The C-channel clips #2

lock washers(L)
knee brace plate(8) are not positioned the same
symmetrically so that the (90010041)
(G3501255)
diagonals may attach later.
nuts(R)
74” [1,880 mm] (651426)
C-channel(2)
(G3501247)
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F)
(018915)
C-channel clips #2(V)

(G3501252)
C-channel Clip #1(U)

(G3501251)
1-ii Connect the 120” [3,048 mm] C-channels(1) to the 74” [1,880 mm] C-channels(2) using the C-channel
splice plates(7). Use 5/16” x 1” bolts(B), hex nuts(P) at the top and base of each splice. Use
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R) at the splice sides.
5/16” hex nuts(P)

(028002)
120” [3,048 mm] C-channel(1)

(G3501246)
C-channel splice plates(7)

(G3501253)
5/16” x 1” bolts(B)
(018916)
1/2” nuts(R)
(651426)
74” [1,880 mm] C-channel(2)

(G3501247)
1/2” lock washers(L) 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F)

(90010041) (018915)
1-iii Connect the 120” [3,048 mm] C-channels(1) to the 74” [1,880 mm] C-channels(2) using the C-channel
splice plates(7). Use 5/16” x 1” bolts(B), hex nuts(P) at the top and base of each splice. Use
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R) at the splice sides.
Loadout Platform
1/2” lock washers(L)

(90010041)
C-Channel Clip #1(U)
(G3501251)
1/2” nuts(R)
(651426)
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F)

(018915)
C-Channel Clip #2(V)

(G3501252)
C-Channels side assembly
47” [1,194 mm] C-Channel Clip #1(U)

C-channels (3) (G3501251)
(G3501248)
1-iv Connect the platform C-channel side assemblies to the 47” [1,194 mm] C-channels(3). Use a
C-channel Clip #2 , C-channel Clips #1(U), 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R).
(V)
1/2” nuts(R)
(651426)
(90010041)
44 1/2” [1,130 mm] C-channel(4)

22 3/4” [578 mm] C-channel(5)
(G3501249)
(G3501249) C-Channel Clip #1(U)
(G3501251)
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F)

(018915)
1-v Connect the 44 1/2” [1,130 mm] C-channel(4) to the 22 3/4” [578 mm] C-channels(5). Use
C-channel Clips #1(U), 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R).

Loadout Platform
1/2” nuts(R)
Do not tighten (L)
1/2” lock washers (651426)
hardware yet, (90010041)
C-Channel Clip #2(V) C-Channel Clip #1(U)
(G3501252) (G3501251)
will attach here
in the next step
use 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts,
lock washers, and nuts
at the connections in
this example
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolt(F)

(018915)
22 3/4” [578 mm] C-channel(5)

(1) (G3501249)
120” [3,048 mm] C-channel
(G3501246)
(5)
1-vi Connect the 22 3/4”(U)[578 mm] C-channels(F) to the 120” [3,048 mm] C-channels(1). Use
C-channel Clips #1 , 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts , lock washers , and nuts(R).
(L)
C-Channel Clip #2(V)

1/2” x 1 1/4” bolt(F) (G3501252)
(018915) C-Channel Clip #1(U)
(G3501251)

(90010041)
1/2” nuts(R)
(651426)
1-vii Connect the rest of the C-channel Clips #2(V) to the 120”(1) [3,048 mm], 74” [1,880 mm] (2), and
47” [1,194 mm] C-channels . Use 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R).
(3)

Loadout Platform

(3) 4 G3501248 C-CHANNEL 46.88” [1,194 mm] 12 Gage
(4) 2 G3501249 C-CHANNEL 44.50” [1,130 mm] 12 Gage
(6) 3 G3501254 PLATFORM WIND DIAGONAL 66.75” [1,695 mm]

(U) 4 G3501251 C-CHANNEL CLIP #1
(F) 28 018915 BOLT HHCS .500 X 1.25 ZP Grade 8
(L) 28 90010041 WASHER LOCK .500 ZP
(R) 28 651426 NUT HEX .500 ZP Grade 8
(J) 6 90000179 BOLT HHCS .875 X 2.00 ZP Grade 5
(N) 6 90010054 WASHER LOCK .875 ZP
(T) 6 90005064 NUT HEX .875 ZP Grade 8
2 complete platform frame assembly

44 1/2” [1,130 mm] C-channel(4) C-channel clip #1(U)

47” [1,194 mm] C-channel(3) (G3501249) (G3501249)
(G3501248)
platform wind diagonal(6)

(G3501254)
44 1/2” [1,130 mm]

C-channel(4)
(G3501249)
47” [1,194 mm] C-channel(3)

(G3501248)
2-i View the illustration above. After the completion of step 2, the platform internal bracing
should look the same as the the platform internal bracing shown above.

Loadout Platform
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolt(F)

(018915)
47” [1,194 mm] C-channel(3)

(G3501248)
1/2” nuts(R)
1/2” lock washers(L) (651426)
(90010041)
2-ii Connect the 47” [1,194 mm] C-channels(3) to the assembly completed in step 1. Use
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R)
1/2” lock washers(L) 47” [1,194 mm] C-channel(3)

(90010041) (G3501248)
C-channel clips #1(U)

(G3501251) 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F)
(018915)
1/2” nuts(R)
(651426)
2-iii Connect the C-channel Clips #1(U) to the 47” [1,194 mm] C-channels(3). Use
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R).

Loadout Platform
44 1/2” [1,130 mm] C-channel(4) 1/2” nuts(R)

(G3501249) (651426)
(90010041)
1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F)
(018915)
C-channel clips #1(U)

(G3501251)
(4)
2-iv Connect the 44 1/2” [1,130 mm] C-channel to the (2) C-channel Clips #1(U) that were just
installed. Use 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts(F), lock washers(L), and nuts(R).
7/8” x 2” bolts(J)
(90000179)
wind diagonals(6)
(G3501254)
7/8” lock washers(N)

(90010054)
7/8” nuts(T)
(90005064)
(6)
2-iv Connect the wind diagonals to the asssembly completed in step 1.
Use 7/8” x 2” bolts , lock washers(N), and nuts(T).
(J)

Loadout Platform

(12) 5 G3501261 <LONG PLANKS> 10.00” X 1.5” X 143.813” X 14 Gage GALV.
(13) 5 G3501262 <SHORT PLANKS> 10.00” X 1.5” X 75.406” X 14 Gage GALV.
10.00” = [254 mm], 1.5” = [38 mm], 143.813 = [3,653 mm]

(C) 63 90000160 CARRIAGE BOLT .313 X 2.50 ZP
(P) 63 028002 NUT HEX FLANGED .313
3 install the planks to the assembly

short planks(13)
(C)
5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolts (G3501262)
(90000160)
and flange nuts(P)
(028002)
field cut hole

for Loop System
long planks(12)
(G3501261)
3-i View the illustration above. After the completion of step 3, the platform assembly should look
the same as the illustration shown in example 3-i. When connecting planks, make certain all the
bolt holes for connecting the planks are used. Also, all of the 5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolts(C) and
5/16” flange(P) nuts should be used to complete this step.

Loadout Platform
long plank(12)
(G3501261)
5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolt (12)

(90000160)
5/16” flanged nut (P)

(028002)
3-ii Install the long planks to the assembly completed in step 2. Use 5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolts(C)
and 5/16” flange nuts(P).

Loadout Platform
5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolt (12)

(90000160)
short plank(13)
(G3501262)
5/16” flanged nut (P)

(028002)
(13)
3-iii Install the short planks to the assembly completed in step 2. Use 5/16” x 2 1/2” carriage bolts(C)
(P)
and 5/16” flange nuts .
3-iv View the illustration in example i. Field cut the hole for the Loop System in the short planks (as
shown). Cut the hole so that the center of the hole is at the exact location shown in the drawing.
Use the exact dimensions for the hole location that are shown in the drawing. Match the diameter
of the field cut hole to the size of the loop that used in this assembly.

Loadout Platform
PARTS REQUIRED STEP 4

(14) 1 G3501265 WELDED HANDRAIL 161.81” [4,110 mm]
(20) 1 G3501269 WELDED HANDRAIL ‘L’
(21) 1 G3501289 WELDED HANDRAIL 25.50” [648 mm]
(22) 1 G3501290 TOEBOARD 31.00” [787 mm]

(X) 5 G3501260 TOEBOARD CORNER CLIP
(D) 32 652971 BOLT HHCS .375 X 2.00 ZP Grade 8
(E) 11 90000091 BOLT HHCS .375 X 3.50 ZP
(K) 42 90010021 WASHER, LOCK .375 ZP
(Q) 42 90005021 NUT HEX .375 ZP
(Y) 4 018918 BOLT TEK #12 X .75 SELF DRILL
(B) 20 018916 BOLT HHCS .313 X 1 ZP
(P) 20 028002 NUT HEX FLANGED, .313 ZP
4 install the welded handrails

i IMPORTANT NOTE: Assemble the platform to

the top tower section before hoisting the top tower
section and platform assembly into location.

Loadout Platform
welded handrail ‘L’(20)

25 1/2” [648 mm] welded handrail(21)
(G3501269)
(G3501289)
43” [1,096 mm]

31” [787 mm] welded handrail(22) welded handrail(19)
(G3501290) (G3501266)
162” [4,110 mm] welded handrail(14)

(G3501265)
49 1/2” [1,254 mm]

welded handrail(15)
(G3501263)
24 1/2” [6,223 mm]

welded handrail(17)
(G3501268)
145 1/2” [3,697 mm] 47” [1,194 mm]

welded handrail(16) welded handrail(18)
(G3501264) (G3501267)
toeboard corner clip(X)

(G3501260)
4-i View the illustration in example 4-i. After the completion of step 4, the platform assembly should
look the same as the illustration in example 4-i. Connect the 162”(14) [4,110 mm], 49 1/2”(15) [1,254 mm],
145 1/2”(16) [3,697 mm], 24 1/2”(17) [6,223 mm], 47”(18) [1,194 mm], and 43”(19) [1,096 mm] welded handrails to
the assembly completed in step 4. Use 3/8” x 2” bolts(D), lock washers(K), and nuts(Q). Position bolts so
the bolt head is to the outside of the platform.

Loadout Platform
welded handrail with no posts(21) 31” [787 mm]

(G3501289)
toeboard (21)
(G3501290)
3/8” x 3 1/2” bolt(E)

(90000091)
3/8” nut(Q)
(90005021)
3/8” x 2” bolt(D)
(652971)
4-ii Connect the welded handrail with no posts(21) and the toeboard(22)
into (1) of the (2) locations. Use 3/8” x 3 1/2” bolts(E), lock
washers(K), and nuts(Q) to connect the welded handrail with no posts
to the welded handrails. Use 3/8” x 2” bolts(D), lock washers(K), and
nuts(Q) to connect the toeboard into the selected location.
3/8” x 3 1/2” bolt(E)

(90000091)
3/8” nut(Q)
(90005021)
4-iii Connect(K)all welded handrails with 3/8” x 3 1/2” bolts(E), lock

(Q)
washers , and nuts .

Loadout Platform

(9) 2 G3501256 KNEE BRACE TUBE 145.16 [3,687 mm]
(10) 2 G3501257 KNEE BRACE EAR CLAMP #1
(11) 2 G3501258 KNEE BRACE EAR CLAMP #2

(G) 12 90000059 BOLT HHCS .500 X 2.25
(H) 9 90000188 BOLT HHCS .625 X 2 ZP GR8
(J) 4 90000179 BOLT HHCS .875 X 2.00 ZP GR5
(L) 12 90010041 WASHER LOCK .500 ZP
(M) 9 90010047 WASHER LOCK .625 ZP
(N) 4 90010054 WASHER LOCK .875 ZP
(R) 12 651426 NUT HEX .500 ZP GR8
(S) 9 90005047 NUT HEX .625 ZP GR8
(T) 4 90005064 NUT HEX .875 ZP GR8
5 assemble platform outer frame

WARNING! kas011-4_2011-11-15
Securely tighten all bolts in the platform

assembly! Also, widen the hole in the
small planks in the platform for the loop to
pass through if enlarging is needed but do
not over-widen the hole!
NOTE: The platform and the top 10’ [3,048 mm] tower
section are now ready to be hoisted to the top of the
Brownie Loop Tower Section!

Loadout Platform
see
example
5-iii
145” [3,687 mm] see
knee brace tube(9) example
(G3501256)
5-ii
5-i View the example above. After the completion of step 5, the platform and support tower should
look the same as the assembly shown in example above.

Loadout Platform
knee brace ear knee brace ear

clamp #1(10) clamp #2(11)
(G3501257) (G3501258)
145” [3,687 mm]

knee brace tube(9)
(G3501256)
7/8” x 2”
bolt(J) 1/2” x 2 1/4”
(90000179) bolt(G)
lock washer(N) (90000059)
(90010054) lock washer(L)
and nut(T) (90010041)
(90005064) and nut(R)
(651426)
5-ii Connect the ear clamps #1(10) to the ear clamps #2(11) at
the top tower section near the tower section base. Use
1/2” x 2 1/4” bolts(G), lock washers(L), and nuts(R).
knee brace plate(8)

(G3501255)
1/2” x 1 1/4”
bolt(F)
(018915)
lock washer(L)
(90010041)
and nut(R)
(651426)
7/8” x 2”
bolt(J)
(90000179)
lock washer(N)
(90010054)
and nut(T)
(90005064)
145” [3,687 mm]
knee brace tube(9)
(G3501256)
5-iii Hoist the assembly into location above the top

10’ [3,048 mm] tower section. Hold the platform assembly
in position with the crane until the complete platform
assembly and top 10’ [3,048 mm] tower section are ready
to be hoisted into position at the top of the tower. See
step iv. Connect the knee braces to the ear clamps.

Loadout Platform
5-iv View the illustrations in examples 5-ii and 5-iii. Connect the knee braces to the ear clamps #1. Use
7/8” x 2” bolts(J), lock washers(T), and nuts(4). Connect the knee braces to the knee brace bolt plates.
Use 7/8” x 2” bolts(J), lock washers(T), and nuts(4).
Use every available

C-channel bolt
hole location!
use 5/8” x 2” bolts(H)

(90000188),
lock washers(M)
(90010047)
and nuts(S)
(90005047)
47” [1,194 mm]

C-channels(3)
(G3501248)
120” [3,048 mm]

C-channels(1)
(G3501246)
Position the bolts so that the
bolt head is at the top and
the bolt shank passes down
through the post top plate.
5-v Connect the platform 120” [3,048 mm] C-channels and the 47” [1,194 mm] C-channels to the tops of the
tower posts. Bolt the platform assembly to the tops of the tower posts at every available C-channel
bolt hole location! Use 5/8” x 2” bolts(H), lock washers(M) and nuts(S).

<7> (Optional) Tower Ladder
i IMPORTANT NOTE: Read and understand the
complete Tower Ladder section of this manual
before starting tower construction.
WARNING! kas012-2_2011-11-07
OSHA REGULATION: 1910.27(d)(2)

“Landing platforms.” When ladders are
used to ascend to heights exceeding
20 feet (except on chimneys), landing
platforms shall be provided for each
30 feet of height or fraction thereof, except
that, where no cage, well, or ladder safety
device is provided, landing platforms shall
be provided for each 20 feet of height or
fraction thereof. Each ladder section shall
be offset from adjacent sections. Where
installation conditions (even for a short,
unbroken length) require that adjacent
sections be offset, landing platforms shall
be provided at each offset.

(Optional) Tower Ladder
1 determine the tower ladder layout 3 install ladder angles

Before the tower is constructed, determine the Install tower ladder angles at the base of each
complete tower ladder layout locations. tower section where ladders are installed.
(The tower ladder angle is only inverted and
installed at the top tower horizontal at the
2 start ladder installation ladder location.) Install mid angles at each
See the ladders, safety cages, and platforms location where a ladder run terminates in the
manual for additional installation instructions. middle of a tower section. See the following
Start ladder installation. Install the ladder to the examples which illustrate the required ladder
tower as you build the tower from top to base. angle installation.
tower ladder mid angle

(3501130)
tower ladder angle

(3501128)
LADDER ANGLES IDENTIFICATION DRAWING

a

tower ladder mid angle

(Used to terminate a
ladder run in the middle of
a tower section)
tower ladder tower angle
INSTALL TOWER LADDER ANGLES TO SUPPORT EACH LADDER RUN

a

3/8” nylock nut

(90005024)
3/8” Use the bolt, lock

tower post grade 5 bolt washer, and nut
which are standard
for the tower stage
tower ladder where the base
ladder bracket angle is installed.
(3501127)
tower ladder
tower angle ladder clip and bolt
ladder section (088028)
TOP VIEW OF LADDER BRACKET TO TOWER ANGLE

a
1/2” x 4” x 5 1/2” u-bolt 3/8” nylock nut

(90031038) (90005024)
tower post
tower ladder
mid angle
1/2” hex nut
(018912)
3/8” grade 5 bolt
tower ladder
end bracket 3/8” nylock nut top ladder ladder clip and bolt
(3501129) (90005024) section (088028)
TOP VIEW OF LADDER END BRACKET TO MID TOWER ANGLE

b

4 ladders to base and mid angles

Install ladders by replacing the tower (tube)
horizontals with ladder angles at the locations
where the tower ladder is installed. See the
examples below and the previous page.
tower ladder tower

end bracket post
(3501129)
ladder clip
and bolt
(088028)
top ladder
tower mid section
angle
(3501134)
VIEW SHOWING THE TOP OF THE LADDER RUN

a
LADDER CLIP AND BOLT, LADDER CLIP AND BOLT,

PRE-ASSEMBLED ASSEMBLED
NOTE how the
clip flattens out.
(088028)
(088028)
ladder
ladder
bracket
bracket
TOP VIEW, LADDER CLIP AND BOLT TOP VIEW, LADDER CLIP AND BOLT
b c

5 assemble ladders and cages

Connect the safety cage to the ladder using the
clip and bolt assemblies provided. Assemble
ladder sections together using the ladder
splices and ladder splice hardware as shown
in the ladder and cage assembly illustrations in
the following examples.
NOTE: OSHA Regulation - Subpart D., Section

1910.27 (d) (iv) states in part. “Cages shall
extend down the ladder to a point not less than
seven feet (7’) nor more than eight feet (8’) above the
base of the ladder.”
ladder section
ladder cage d-ring
ladder cage upright
OUTSIDE LADDER WITH CAGE ASSEMBLY

a

LADDER SECTION CONNECTIONS TOP VIEW, LADDER SPLICE
ladder splice ladder side rail

(088029)
ladder splice
(088029)
5/16” bin bolt,

hex nut and washer
ladder section

cage assembly
at platform
ladder cage half D-ring

upright
standard D-ring
ladder cage
double D-ring
double D-ring
used to join cage
sections together
CAGE WITH DOUBLE D-RING

a
ladder cage
upright
flared D-ring used
at the base of all
cage assemblies
typical cage component layout
TYPICAL CAGE COMPONENT LAYOUT

c
ladder cage
flared D-ring
FLARED CAGE
b

Tower Ladder Landing

support the landing base while it is being
1 support braces and landing to post installed. 2 Connect the landing base to the
After the ladder run leading up to the tower underside of the post connection plate. See
ladder is completely installed, start the tower the examples on the next pages. 3 Install the
ladder landing installation. 1 Install the vertical landing kickers to the vertical support brace.
support brace and landing kickers to the Use 7/16” x 1 1/2” bolts. 4 Install the vertical
underside of the landing base at the locations support brace to the tower post using the
shown in the example below. Use 7/16” x 1 1/2” provided u-bolt, lock washers and nuts. See
hex bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Lift the the examples on the next pages.
landing base into position. After it is in position
1/2” x 4” x 5” u - bolt
(90031038) landing
landing kicker
kicker (4502098)
landing
kickers (4502098)
(4502098)
1 1
1 tower ladder
landing base
(4502601)
vertical
support brace
(4502096)
INSTALL SUPPORT BRACES TO THE LANDING BASE

a

NOTE: Your installation may require that you

assemble ladder landing components in a different
order than is suggested.
post connection plates
the landing base must be

connected to the underside of the
tower post connection plate
tower ladder
2 landing base
(4502601)
1 1
vertical support brace

(4502096)
4
landing kicker
(4502098)
3
tower post
1/2” x 4” x 5” u-bolt
(90031038)
LANDING BASE INSTALLATION, SUGGESTED ORDER OF STEPS

a

the landing base must be connected to the

underside of the tower post connection plate
tower ladder
landing base
(4502601)
VIEW A - A
A A
the landing base must be

connected to the underside of the
tower post connection plate
typical location for

tower ladder
tower angle
tower ladder
tower post landing base
(4502601)
TOWER-BASE TO POST-CONNECTION-PLATE CONNECTION

a

end handrails. Use 3/8” x 3 1/2” hex bolts and

2 caps, handrails, toe boards, cages nuts. Assemble the ladder cage uprights to
Install 1 1/2” [38 mm] square caps at each the half D rings. Use 5/16” bin bolts and nuts.
handrail end. See the next page. Install the Connect the half D rings with the landing handrail
handrails around the landing base as shown using connection straps. Connect the half D ring
below; use 3/8” x 2 1/2” hex bolts and nuts. ends to the ladder using clips and bolts.
Connect the 76 1/8” [1,934 mm] handrail to the
back handrail /
toeboard
(4502603)
continuing
ladder section
half D ring
end handrail /
toeboard
(4502602)
connection strap
cage uprights 76 1/8”

[1,934 mm]
handrail
(4502090)
end handrail / tower ladder

toeboard landing base
(4502602) (4502601)
75 5/8” [1,921 mm]

toe board
(4502085)
INSTALL CAPS, HANDRAILS, TOE BOARDS, AND THE LADDER CAGE

a

3 continue ladder installation NOTE: 1 1/2” [38 mm] square caps are not required
on galvanized handrails.
Tower ladder base clips, washers, and
diamond anchors must be used to connect the
continuing ladder section with the landing base.
Continue ladder installation. Follow the ladder
installation instructions.
76 1/8” [1,934 mm]

handrail (4502090)
1 1/2” [38 mm]
square cap
(1929023)
ladder section
tower ladder
base clip
landing
base
bolt, flat
75 5/8”
washer &
[1,921 mm]
end handrail / toe board diamond
toe board
(4502602) anchor
(4502085)
INSTALL HANDRAIL CAPS CONTINUE LADDER INSTALLATION

a b

Step - Thru
extensions are connected to the ladder section
1 install extension rails below using the connections provided and
Extension rails are used to walk “through” 5/16” bolts and nuts. Stabilize the rails to the
the ladder and onto a tower platform. The platform using the braces.
extension connection
(080083)
extension rail
(080085)
5/16” bin
bolt / seal
washer
(018905) 5/16” nut
(018913)
ladder section
LADDER STEP-THRU ASSEMBLY

a

Ladder Stacking Drawings

The following are examples of some typical
WARNING! kas012-2_2011-11-07 ladder stacking drawings. Use these drawings
as an aide in the assembly of the tower ladder.
OSHA REGULATION: 1910.27(d)(2)
“Landing platforms.” When ladders are
used to ascend to heights exceeding
20 feet (except on chimneys), landing
platforms shall be provided for each
30 feet of height or fraction thereof, except
that, where no cage, well, or ladder safety
device is provided, landing platforms shall
be provided for each 20 feet of height or
fraction thereof. Each ladder section shall
be offset from adjacent sections. Where
installation conditions (even for a short,
unbroken length) require that adjacent
sections be offset, landing platforms shall
be provided at each offset.

10’ [3,048 mm] Tower Ladder Package with Platform
10021889 080082
4502600
080081
080086
080024
080068
tower ladder
angle
080023
10021887
tower ladder
angle
3501127

080082
080081
4502600
080086
080024
tower ladder
angle
080053
080054
080068
080023
tower ladder 10021887

angle

080082
10021889 4502600
080081
080086
080024
080052
tower ladder
angle
080054
080068
080023
tower ladder
angle
10021887
3501127

080082
10021887
4502600
080081
080086
080024
tower ladder
angle
080026
080025
tower ladder
angle 080054
080053
080023
tower ladder
angle
080023

10021889 080082
4502600
080081
080086
tower ladder
angle
080026
080024
080025
tower ladder
angle
080054
080052
tower ladder 080023

angle
3501127

10’ [3,048 mm] Tower Ladder Package with Step-Thru
080087
080085
080026
080054
080068
080023
10021887
tower ladder
angle
3501127

080085 080087
080083
080054
080025
080024
tower ladder
angle
080023
10021887
tower ladder
angle
3501127


080087
080085 080024
080083
080025
080054
080025
tower ladder
angle
080054
080052
tower ladder
angle
080023
10021887
tower ladder
angle
3501127

Tower Stacking Examples
(2) Stacking Examples
example of a example of a
tower having tower having
4 sections 5 sections
NOTE: This
drawing illustrates
the correct ladder
installation. The
ladder is not
installed on the
access side where
it would block the
access entrance.

<8> Bin Sidewall Support
1 position sidewall bracket stiffeners NOTE: It may be easiest to assemble the sidewall
bracket support together on the ground and then lift
Before starting bin sidewall support it into position using a crane.
assembly, read through all of the instructions
in this chapter! Determine the correct location
on the bin for the bin sidewall support. Your
grain bin has stiffeners; determine the center
to center distance between those stiffeners.
The uprights will need to be spaced apart from
each other at this exact same distance. At the
correct locations, install the inner and outer small bin
sidewall bracket stiffeners in place of (2) grain
bin sidewall stiffeners. Install the small sidewall
bracket stiffeners so that the upper ends of the
stiffeners are approximately 1” [26 mm] below the
eave of the bin.
bin sidewall
support
2 drill all required holes in bin wall
All inner small sidewall bracket stiffener holes NOTE: The 14’
[4,267 mm] bin
must be used to connect with the grain bin. Field sidewall support
drill any missing holes in the bin wall to match assembly is shown
the holes in the small sidewall bracket stiffener. in this example.
3 fully assemble the support

EXAMPLE SIDEWALL BRACKET SUPPORT
Fully assemble the bin sidewall support together a
at this time (as shown in the illustrations in these
instructions). Make all sidewall bracket hardware
connections finger tight only until the exact grain bin
small sidewall
inner
correct distance between sidewall uprights is s.s.b. stiffener
bracket
stiffeners
achieved (along the complete run of uprights). (3987522)
outer
72”
s.s.b. stiffener
[1,829 mm] long
upright

Bin Sidewall Support
14’ [4,267 mm] tall Bin

Sidewall Support Shown
top angle
(G3987521)
12 gage 3K sidewall
bracket support
hardware Package
(4990514)
diagonal brace single brace plate

(G3987520)
7/16” x 5” bolts
(90000169),
lock washers upright
(90010030), and (3987519)
nuts
(1714682)
This stiffener
3/4” x 2 1/2” bolts connects with the
(651366), grain bin.
lock washers
(068951), and
nuts
(068900)
3/8” x 1 1/4” grade 8 bin bolts

with seal washers small
(018981), sidewall bracket
and nuts stiffeners
(018983) (3987522)
This arrow points
to the center of the
grain bin circle.
SIDEWALL STIFFENER SUPPORT BRACKET ASSEMBLED, 14’ [4,267 mm] TALL BIN SIDEWALL SUPPORT SHOWN
a

4 install the bin sidewall support grain bin

inner
Tighten all bolt connections as required when s.s.b. stiffener small sidewall
assembled. All bolt connections must be bracket
tightened using correct torque values before bin outer stiffeners
s.s.b. stiffener
sidewall support assembly is complete! Install
the bin sidewall support assembly to the small
sidewall bracket stiffeners (which are already upright
installed to the grain bin). Adjust the bin sidewall

support vertically so that the top angle is level
with the loop system elevation. Tighten any
bolt connections not previously tightened! The
assembly is now complete. a
20’ [6,096 mm] tall Bin

Sidewall Support Shown
single brace plate

(G3987520) top angle
(G3987521)
diagonal brace
(3988310)
upright
horizontal brace (700279B)
(700278)
double brace plate adjust vertically to match up

(700278G) with loop system elevation
20’ [6,096 mm]

uprights
Drill holes in the
hardware package
sidewall to match
(700279C)
the bracket. Use the
provided 3/8” x 1 1/4”
bin bolts with seal
washers, and nuts
sidewall bracket
(3987522)
b

outside splice plate

30’ [9,144 mm] tall Bin (700278D)
Sidewall Support Shown inside splice plate
(700278E)
section BB
diagonal brace
(3988310) top angle
(G3987521)
single brace plate top upright

(G3987520) (700278C)
horizontal brace
(700278H) double brace plate
(700278G)
30’ [9,144 mm]
sidewall base post uprights
(700278B) hardware package
(700278K)
Drill holes in the
sidewall to match
adjust vertically
the bracket. Use the
to match up with
provided 3/8” x 1 1/4”
loop system
bin bolts with seal
elevation
washers, and nuts
sidewall bracket
(3987522)
a

WARNING!
The sidewall bracket upright must be
installed so that the base end of the
stiffener is not placed any higher than
the base end of the Sidewall Brackets.
The ends may be installed “flush” as
shown below.
Assembly Installed to Maximum Height
shimming may be required to

reach the exact height required
Maximum height
above eave
upright
the small sidewall

bracket stiffeners
are installed
approximately
1” [25 mm] below
the bin eave
sidewall brackets
are all flush at the
base end
Small
Sidewall Brackets

Assembly Installed at less then Maximum Height
upright
the sidewall
brackets
p/n 3987522
are installed
approximately
1” [25 mm]
below
the bin eave
the base end

of the sidewall
stiffener is installed
so that it is lower
than the sidewall
brackets
Small
Sidewall Brackets

Index
A F
access bracing 22 fabricate loop system bracing 23
accessories installation 8 fixed ladders 7
anchoring 9 foundation notes 11
anchor rod size recommendation 12 foundation plates 9
ANSI 7 foundations 9
auxiliary equipment safety 7 foundations and layouts 11
B G
be alert 2 galvanized - hot dipped towers 20
bin sidewall support 69 general safety requirements 6
bolt head identification 10 guard rails 7
bolt torque 10 guards 7
braces identification 15
builder 3, 14
H
handrails 7
building codes 8, 11
hazards 3, 6
C horizontal and diagonal brace ends 15
codes 8, 11 horizontal brace 17
component stages and identification 14
construction 3, 6, 7
I
install the loadout platform 27
crane lifts 8
install the welded platform 24
D internal bracing 23
diagonal brace 17
K
E knee brace 42
electrical equipment 7
electric codes 8
electrician 7
engineer 9, 11

Index
L S
ladder angles 46, 47 safety 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
ladder cages 7 safety cables 8
ladder clip and bolt 49 safety compliance 6
ladders 8 safety decals 7
ladder splice 51 shields 7
ladder stacking drawings 59 soil conditions 9
liability 7 stack tower sections 18
lifts 8 stairways 7
loading calculations 9 step - thru 58
loadout platform 27
lock-out 7
T
T2 Tower 14
N T2 Tower manual 11
NIOSH 7 tower access bracing 21, 22
tower base layout 12

O tower base plate 12
operator 3, 6
tower ladder 45
OSHA 7, 45, 59
tower ladder landing 53
OSHA occupational safety and health act of 1970 7
tower post dimensions, all sections 13
OSHA Regulations 8
towers 14
owner 3, 6, 14
tower stacking examples 68
tower staging layout 14

P
tower top plates 20
personnel 3
platforms 7
W
post connection plate 13
warranty 5
posts identification 14
welded platform 24
precautions 3
welding 9, 18
proper personnel 6
wind load 9, 18
wind / weather 2
R
work area safety statement 6
rest platform 19

Index
Recent Significant Manual Changes:

2011-11-23 Rev. 01 Changes
1 Pages 1 and 78. A new manual cover replaced the old manual cover.
2 Page 3. The read the manual graphic and English text note were added.
3 Page 4. The Table of Contents was regenerated.
4 Pages 6 - 9. The safety section was updated.
5 Page 9. OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH contact information was added.
6 Page 7. The OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH contact information was added.
7 Pages 11 - 15, 19, 23, 26 - 28, 35, 37, 42, 44, 50, 69, 73, 74. Text changes were made.
8 Page 15. Braces identification information was added.
9 Pages 23, 24, 26, 42, 44, 47, 49, 55, 61 - 68. Drawing corrections were made.
10 Page 64. SI units were added.
11 Pages 75 - 76. The Index was regenerated.
12 Other minor changes were made throughout the manual.

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Be Alert! Your Personal Safety Is Involved

Please Contact BROWNIE SYSTEMS or Your Dealer

Keep This Manual In A Safe Place Available For Future Reference.

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General Safety Statement kas001-4_2011-11-07

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<1> Safety ......................................................................6

<2> Bolt Torque ...........................................................10

<4> Towers ...................................................................14

<5> Welded Platform ...................................................24

<6> Loadout Platform .................................................27

<7> (Optional) Tower Ladder ......................................45

<8> Bin Sidewall Support ...........................................69

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MATERIALS and WORKMANSHIP:

The Company warrants products manufactured by it to be free from defects in

COMPANY’S OBLIGATION and

CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS:

There are no warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS

It Points Out Important Safety Precautions.

Appurtenances and the accessories It shall be the responsibility of all operators to

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SAFETY

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Owners and Contractors: Before starting Installation of Accessories or equipment

Make certain that all persons within the

Local codes supersede the instructions

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Deviations from the instructed assembly

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Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 8.2

Bolt Torque Values

Bolt Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 and 8.2

Contact the factory with any Tower, Platform,

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Tower Base Layout

loop system tower post

tower base plate

ladder cage at the

loop flow direction

tower access brace

TOWER BASE LAYOUT FOR DETERMINING ANCHOR ROD LOCATIONS

Anchor Rod Size Recommendation

Tower Base Section Anchor Rod Size

Stage 0 7/8” Diameter

Stage 3 1 3/8” Diameter

TOWER BASE PLATE WITH ANCHOR ROD, SEE THE TABLE

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Tower Post Dimensions, All Sections

Hole to Hole “B” Post Height “H”

4 1/8” [105 mm]

8 1/4” [210 mm]

POST CONNECTION PLATE