Silo CB 30 - Chief

CB30 GRAIN BIN SIDEWALL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
P/N 347864
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Chief Industries, Inc. – Agri/Industrial Division
Table of Contents
Manual Revisions ................................................................................................................. 3
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 4
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................. 9
General Design Information ................................................................................................ 10
Accessory Equipment ......................................................................................................... 12
General Contractor Responsibilities ................................................................................... 21
Field Modifications and Installation Defects ....................................................................................... 21
Concrete Design and Construction ..................................................................................................... 22
Bin Installation .................................................................................................................... 23
Checking Shipment............................................................................................................................. 23
Color Codes ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Suggested Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 24
Bin Jack Installation ............................................................................................................................ 24
Installation Procedures ....................................................................................................... 25
Assembly Bolting Sequence ............................................................................................................... 26
Sidewall Sheet and Stiffener Installation ............................................................................................ 30
Sidewall End Lap Types ..................................................................................................................... 33
Laminated Sheet Assembly Sequence............................................................................................... 34
Sidewall and Stiffener Gauge Charts – Standard Design .................................................................. 39
1 Ring Door Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 50
2 Ring Door Assembly (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 56
Base Angle Installation ....................................................................................................................... 62
Bin Stiffener Anchor ............................................................................................................................ 63
Aeration Transition Stiffeners ............................................................................................................. 65
Grain Handling Support Structures ..................................................................................................... 67
Eave Support Stiffener Upgrades (Method “P”) ................................................................................. 68
Catwalk Peak Support Installation ...................................................................................................... 74
Wind Ring Installation ......................................................................................................................... 75
Maintenance Instructions .................................................................................................................... 79
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Manual Revisions
 10-17-2011
o Updated sidewall caulking details on laminated sheets
 12-21-2011
o Updated sidewall and stiffener gauge charts
 5-20-2013
o Updated wind ring information
 9-24-2013
o Updated sealing at bottom stiffeners
 8-31-2015
o Updated anchors, sign sheet, warranty information
 1-1-2016
o General formatting update
 Chief Industries, Inc.

4400 East 39th Street • PO Box 848
Kearney, NE 68847
Phone 800.359.7600
For more information about Chief Industries, Inc. and additional products or services please visit our website
www.agri.Chiefind.com
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STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY

Chief Grain Bin Products
1. Definitions. The following terms, when they appear in the body of this Standard Limited
Warranty for Grain Bin Products in initial capital letters shall have the meaning set forth below:
A. Accepted Purchase Order shall mean the Purchase Order identified below.
B. Chief shall mean Chief Agri/Industrial, a division of Chief Industries, Inc.
C. Original Owner shall mean the original owner identified below.
D. Product shall mean the Agri/Industrial Equipment as described in the Accepted Purchase
Order.
E. Reseller shall mean the authorized Chief Agri/Industrial Equipment dealer identified below.
2. Limited Product Warranty. Upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth below,
Chief hereby warrants to the Reseller, and, if different, the Original Owner as follows:
A. All new Products delivered to the Reseller or the Original Owner by Chief pursuant to the
Accepted Purchase Order will, when delivered, conform to the specifications set forth in
the Accepted Purchase Order;
B. All new Products delivered pursuant to the Accepted Purchase Order will, in normal use
and service, be free from defects in materials or workmanship; and
C. Upon delivery, Chief will convey good and marketable title to the Products, free and clear
of any liens or encumbrances except for, where applicable, a purchase money security
interest in favor of Chief.
3. Duration of Warranty and Notice Requirements. Subject to the Exceptions, Exclusions

and Limitations set forth below, the warranties set forth in Section 2 above shall apply to all
covered non-conforming conditions that are discovered within the first sixty (60) months
following delivery of the Product to the carrier designated by the Reseller and/or the Original
Owner at Chief’s manufacturing facility in Kearney, Nebraska (the “Warranty Period”) and are
reported to the Chief as provided in Section 4 below within thirty (30) days following discovery
(a “Notice Period”).
4. Notice Procedure. In order to make a valid warranty claim, the Reseller and/or the Original
Owner must provide Chief with a written notice of any nonconforming condition discovered
during the Warranty Period within the applicable Notice Period specified in Section 3 above.
Said notice must be in writing; be addressed to Chief Industries, Inc., Agri/Industrial Division,
Customer Service Department, P.O. Box 848, Kearney, NE 68848; and contain the following
information: (a) the Customer’s name and address; (b) the Reseller’s name and address; (c)
the make and model of the Product in question; (d) the current location of the Product; (e) a
brief description of the problem with respect to which warranty coverage is claimed; and (f)
the date on which the Product was purchased.
5. Exceptions and Exclusions. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the warranties
set forth in Section 2 above do not cover any of the following, each of which are hereby
expressly excluded:
A. Defects that are not discovered during the applicable Warranty Period;
B. Defects that are not reported to the Chief Agri/Industrial Division Customer Service
Department in conformity with the notice procedure set forth in Section 4 above within the
applicable Notice Period specified in Section 3;
C. Any used or pre-owned Products;
D. Any Chief manufactured parts that are not furnished as a part of the Accepted Purchase
Order;

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E. Any fixtures, equipment, materials, supplies, accessories, parts or components that have
been furnished by Chief but are manufactured by a third party;
F. Any Products which have been removed from the location at which they were originally
installed;
G. Any defect, loss, damage, cost or expense incurred by the Reseller or the Original Owner
to the extent the same arise out of, relate to or result, in whole or in part, from any one or
more of the following:
(i) Usual and customary deterioration, wear or tear resulting from normal use, service
and exposure;
(ii) Theft, vandalism, accident, war, insurrection, fire or other casualty;
(iii) Any damage, shortages or missing parts which result during shipping or are
otherwise caused by the Reseller, the Original Owner and/or any third party;
(iv) Exposure to marine environments, including frequent or sustained salt or fresh water
spray;
(v) Exposure to corrosive, chemical, ash, smoke, fumes, or the like generated or
released either within or outside of the structure on which the Product is installed,
regardless of whether or not such facilities are owned or operated by the Reseller,
the Original Owner or an unrelated third party;
(vi) Exposure to or contact with animals, animal waste and/or decomposition;
(vii) The effect or influence the Product may have on surrounding structures, including,
without limitation, any loss, damage or expense caused by drifting snow;
(viii) Any Product or portion thereof that has been altered, modified or repaired by the
Reseller, the Original Owner or any third party without Chief’s prior written consent;
(ix) Any Product or portion thereof that has been attached to any adjacent structure
without Chief’s prior written approval;
(x) Any Product to which any fixtures, equipment, accessories, materials, parts or
components which were not provided as a part of the original Accepted Purchase
Order have been attached without Chief’s prior written approval;
(xi) The failure on the part of the Reseller, the Original Owner or its or their third party
contractors to satisfy the requirements of all applicable statutes, laws, ordinances
rules, regulations and codes, (including zoning laws and/or building codes);
(xii) The use of the Product for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was
designed; and/or
(xiii) The failure of the Reseller, the Original Owner and/or any third party to:
(a) properly handle, transport and/or store the Product or any component part
thereof;
(b) properly select and prepare a site that is adequate for the installation and/or
operation of the Product or any component part thereof;
(c) properly design and construct a foundation that is adequate for the installation
and/or operation of the Product or any component part thereof;
(d) properly set up, erect, construct or install the Product and/or any component
part thereof; and/or
(e) properly operate, use, service and/or maintain the Product and each
component part thereof.
6. Resolution of Warranty Claims. In the event any nonconforming condition is discovered

within the Warranty Period and Chief is notified of a warranty claim as required by Section 4
prior to the end of the applicable Notice Period set forth in Section 3 above, Chief shall, with
the full cooperation of the Reseller and the Original Owner, immediately undertake an
investigation of such claim. To the extent Chief shall determine, in its reasonable discretion,
that the warranty claim is covered by the foregoing Limited Product Warranty, the following
shall apply:

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A. Warranty Claims With Respect to Covered Non-Conforming Conditions Discovered Within
the First Three Hundred Sixty Five (365) Days and Reported to Chief Within Thirty (30)
Days of Discovery. In the case of a warranty claim which relates to a covered non-
conforming condition that is discovered during the first three hundred sixty five (365) days
of the Warranty Period and is reported to Chief as required by Section 4 within thirty (30)
days of discovery as required by Section 3, Chief will, as Chief’s sole and exclusive
obligation to the Reseller and the Original Owner, and as their sole and exclusive remedy,
work in cooperation with the Reseller and the Original Owner to correct such non-
conforming condition, and in connection therewith, Chief will ship any required
replacement parts to the “ship to address” set forth in the Accepted Purchase Order FOB
Chief’s facilities in Kearney, Nebraska, and will either provide the labor or reimburse the
Reseller or the Original Owner, as may be appropriate in the circumstances, for any out
of pocket expense the Original Owner may reasonably and necessarily incur for the labor
that is required to correct such non-conforming condition, provided that if work is to be
performed by the Reseller or a third party contractor, Chief may require at least two
competitive bids to perform the labor required to repair or correct the defect and reserves
the right to reject all bids and obtain additional bids. Upon acceptance of a bid by Chief,
Chief will authorize the necessary repairs.
B. All Other Warranty Claims. Except as is otherwise provided in subsection 6A above, in
the case of all other warranty claims which relate to covered non-conforming conditions
that are discovered during the Warranty Period and are reported to Chief as required by
Section 4 within thirty (30) days following discovery, Chief will, as Chief’s sole and
exclusive obligation to the Reseller and the Original Owner, and as the Reseller’s and the
Original Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy, ship any required replacement parts to the
Original Owner at the “ship to address” specified in the Accepted Purchase Order FOB
Chief’s facilities in Kearney, Nebraska; and in such event, Chief shall have no
responsibility or liability to either the Reseller or the Original Owner for the cost of
any labor required to repair or correct the defect.
7. Warranty Not Transferable. This Warranty applies only to the Reseller and the Original
Owner and is not transferable. As such, this Warranty does not cover any Product that is
sold or otherwise transferred to any third party following its delivery to the Original Owner.
8. Limitation on Warranties, Liabilities and Damages. The Reseller and the Original Owner
expressly agree that the allocation of the risk, liability, loss, damage, cost and expense arising
from any Product that does not conform to the limited warranty given in Section 2 above are
fair and reasonable and acknowledge that such allocation was expressly negotiated by the
parties and was reflected in the Purchase Price of the Product. Accordingly the Reseller and
the Original Owner expressly agree as follows:
A. Disclaimer of Implied Warranties. EXCEPT AS IS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH HEREIN, CHIEF MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION
OF LAW, COURSE OF DEALING OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, ANY COMPONENT PART THEREOF OR ANY OTHER GOODS OR
SERVICES THAT CHIEF MANUFACTURES, FABRICATES, PRODUCES, SELLS OR
PROVIDES TO THE DEALER OR THE ORIGINAL OWNER PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS OF ANY ACCEPTED PURCHASE ORDER, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN,
CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER
GOODS OR SERVICES FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.
B. Limitation on Liability. EXCEPT AS IS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN
SECTION 6 ABOVE, CHIEF'S LIABILITY TO THE DEALER AND/OR THE ORIGINAL

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OWNER WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFECTS IN ANY PRODUCTS OR FOR ANY
OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE WARRANTIES
SET FORTH ABOVE SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, EXCEED THE ACTUAL COST OF
SUCH NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT, GOODS OR SERVICES AS DETERMINED
PURSUANT TO THE ACCEPTED PURCHASE ORDER; AND
C. Limitation on the Nature of Damages. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN
SECTION 6 ABOVE, CHIEF SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE
LIABLE TO THE DEALER, THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR
ATTORNEY FEES COURT COSTS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LIQUIDATED OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY
NAME, NATURE OR DESCRIPTION AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF ANY
PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED BY THE DEALER
OR THE ORIGINAL OWNER FROM CHIEF PURSUANT TO THE ACCEPTED
PURCHASE ORDER TO CONFORM TO THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN
SECTION 2 ABOVE.
8. Applicable Law. This Limited Product Warranty has been issued, accepted and entered into
by the Reseller, the Original Owner and Chief in the State of Nebraska and shall be governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Nebraska. Any legal
action or proceeding with respect to any goods or services furnished to the Original Owner by
Chief in connection herewith, or any document related hereto shall be brought only in the
district courts of Nebraska, or the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska, and,
by execution and delivery of this Limited Product Warranty, the undersigned Original Owner
hereby accept for themselves and with respect to their property, generally and unconditionally,
the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts. Further, the undersigned Original Owner hereby
irrevocably waives any objection, including, without limitation, any forum non conveniens,
which it may now or hereafter have to the bringing of such action or proceeding in such
respective jurisdictions.
4843-5948-9057, v. 1

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Warning
Water Sensitive Materials - Read this notice carefully
Bundles must be inspected and carrier advised immediately if damage is noted. White rust is a
corrosion attack of the zinc coating resulting from the presence of water. Anywhere rust is
found will result in a reduction of the life of the galvanized steel.
If water has entered a bundle or if condensation has formed between sheets, the bundle must
be opened, the sheets separated and all surfaces dried.
If sheets are to be installed within 10 days:

Store bundled sheets off the ground high enough to allow air circulation beneath bundle and to
prevent water from entering. Store 1 end at least 8” (20.32cm) higher than the opposite end.
Support long bundles in the center. Prevent rain from entering the bundle by covering with a
tarpaulin, making provision for air circulation between the draped edges and the ground.
Do not wrap in plastic.
If sheets are not to be installed within 10 days:

Provide inside dry storage. Storage beyond 6 months is not recommended. If white rust is
apparent upon receipt of shipment, notify Chief immediately. Damage to sheets, resulting from
improper storage, is the responsibility of the receiver.

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Before You Begin
 Before starting the installation of the bin, take time to thoroughly study the
construction methods in this manual, this will save you time and money.
Chief makes no warranty concerning components, accessories or equipment

not manufactured by Chief.
When using a cutting torch or welding galvanized material, the possibility of developing toxic
fumes will exist. Provide adequate ventilation and respiratory protection when using this type of
equipment during installation.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Chief grain bin. Proper installation and operation will ensure you
the best overall experience with your grain bin and guarantee smooth operation.
This proprietary information is loaned with the expressed agreement that the drawings and
information therein contained are the property of Chief Industries, Inc. and will not be
reproduced, copied, or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly, and will not be used in whole
or in part to assist in making or to furnish any information for the making of drawings, prints or
other reproduction hereof, or for the making of additional products or equipment except upon
written permission of Chief Industries, Inc. first obtained and specific as to each case. The
acceptance of this material will be construed as an acceptance of the foregoing agreement.
The technical data contained herein is the most recent available at the time of publication and is
subject to modification without notice. Chief Industries, Inc. reserves the right to modify the
construction and method of operation of their products at any time without any obligation on
their part to modify any equipment previously sold and delivered.
Model Number Description
The model nomenclature distinguishes the application of the grain bin. The information includes
a designation of the applicable structure diameter, eave height, roof design and design criteria
utilized. The definition of the model number nomenclature is as follows:
Example: CB 30 - 18 - J Rib - SZA
(a) (b) - (c) - (d) - (e)
(a) CB = Chief Bin

(b) 30 = Grain Bin Diameter
Where: 30 = 30 sheets in circumference
(c) 18 = Grain Bin Eave Height
Where: 18 = 18 sheets in height
(d) J Rib = Roof Design Type
Where: J Rib = J Rib design
Where: V Rib = V Rib design
(e) Grain Bin Design Criteria for seismic and wind

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General Design Information

All Chief grain bins are designed for storage and handling of free flowing grain with densities as
follows:
 49.5 PCF (793 kg/m3) free flowing grain

 52.5 PCF (841 kg/m3) (allowable grain compaction @ 6%)
Storage of products other than grain, products heavier than 49.5 PCF (793 kg/m3), products
having unusual flow characteristics, or products with unusual corrosive properties must be
approved by Chief engineering department prior to quoting. Storage of non-flowing products
such as soybean meal or meat scraps in a standard designed bin will void the warranty.
For the grain bin, each individual sidewall ring has been designed to accommodate the vertical
and horizontal wall loads imposed by the stored grain. Sidewall sheeting gauge and design
strength for each ring is individually analyzed for all bin sizes. Sidewall stiffener gauges and
design strength is individually determined for the full sidewall height range. All steel materials
are purchased in accordance with the applicable ASTM Standard.
All bolted connections are designed using high strength bolts which meet the specifications of
the applicable ASTM or SAE standard.
All grain bins must be filled uniformly at the center and unloaded thru the center discharge only,
until grain no longer flows by gravity. Grain bins filled or emptied off-center will void the
warranty; with the exception of approved side draw unload systems.
All galvanized steel used for storage and drying bins conform to ASTM specification A653 with
the galvanized coating to ASTM specification A924.
Galvanized coating type G-115 specifies galvanization of 1.15 oz/ft2 (Z350; 350 gm/m2) total for
both sides in the following materials:
 22 Gauge thickness & lighter = Commercial Steel Type A, 33ksi min yield (grade 230)
 18 & 20 Gauge thickness = Structural Steel Grade 40, Class I; 40ksi min yield (grade
275)
 17 Gauge thickness & heavier = Structural Steel Grade 55, Class I; 55ksi min yield
(grade 340)

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Roof Design Information

All Chief Industries grain bin roof structures are designed to withstand normally anticipated
environmental and service conditions per the specified UBC design code.
Important Note: Roof peak loads in excess of the specified rating can cause structural damage
and will void all warranties.
J-Rib Roof Design

The CB5 thru CB34 grain bins are designed with a 30 degree roof slope. The CB9 thru CB11
designs incorporate a roof structural bridging ring. These roofs have 4 roof panels per sidewall
sheet.
The CB12 thru CB34 grain bin roofs utilize a complete

structural framing system which supports the roof panel
assembly. CB22 thru CB34 feature a split roof panel
design.
The CB5 thru CB34 designs utilize a working ring that

provides a continuous ring around the center peak and is
attached with heavy gauge brackets located on top of roof
ribs, near the roof cap.
For all roofs incorporating a J-Rib panel design, various

peak ring diameters and peak loading options are available.
Important Note: The peak load capacities listed must not be exceeded. If your application will
exceed the listed values, contact Chief Industries Inc. for recommendations.

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Grain Bin Usage

The Chief stiffened bin series may be used for all common storage and drying applications. Bin
models 8 rings and up are to be used for storage applications only. If stirring devices consisting
of more than six down augers are to be used, contact Chief for recommendations. The stiffened
bin series must be used when devices with stirring or down augers are installed.
Accessory Equipment
All accessory equipment should be installed and maintained in accordance with each individual
supplier’s installation and operation instructions. However, if any sidewall penetrations or other
modifications to the Chief standard design are required, contact Chief for special
recommendations.
Important Note: Do not modify bin design without Chief approval. It is the responsibility of the
general contractor to verify that all equipment is properly installed and that the equipment is
compatible with the intended use. A qualified electrician should be contracted to complete all
electrical wiring and servicing.
Roof Peak Service Loads

For standard bin models towers located between the bins should support overhead equipment
such as conveyors, augers, and catwalks. The bin walls or roof should not support the load from
these items. When an alternate site design is required, the grain bin can be specifically
designed to support concentrated loads at the peak or eave of the roof with upgraded design
stiffeners to support the overhead load.
When determining the service loads on the roof peak, the weight of all accessory equipment
suspended or supported by the peak should be considered. The weights should be calculated
using the equipment dead load plus the live load from the grain in transit.
For example, the weight of an overhead conveyor should include the catwalk, conveyor head
assembly, motors, drives, downspouts, discharges and weight of grain when in operation. If
conveyor and catwalk design is such that snow build up is likely during winter months, snow
load must be added in the peak load calculation. If a temperature cable is suspended from
peak add 1000 lbs. (452 kg.) per 40 foot (12.2 m) of cable length to the peak's service load.
Interpolate value for intermediate cable lengths (example: 60 foot (18.3 m) cable would exert
1500 lbs. (680 kg), of load).
Important Note: Do not allow excessive snow and ice to accumulate on any portion of the roof,
potentially causing excessive roof loading and structural damage.
Important Note: Roof peak overloading can cause structural damage to the bin roof. Roof
loads in excess of the specified peak rating will void the warranty.

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Bin Loading
Standard commercial grain bins (CB18 and larger) can be loaded at a rate below 40,000
bushels per hour. If a loading rate of 40,000 bushels per hour or greater is required, or the grain
bin is smaller than a CB18 and requires a loading rate of 40,000 bushels per hour, contact Chief
for upgrade recommendations.
Center filling thru the peak opening is recommended for all grain bins. Off center loading will
create unequal pressures on the sidewall and results in structural damage. If spouting is to be
used, it is recommended that a dead head or cushion box be used to promote uniform filling.
Also, the use of spreaders or splash plates are recommended for distributing the grain fines,
promoting uniform air flow thru grain and leveling the grain peak.
Important Note: Do not overfill the grain bin. Overfilling can cause structural damage to the
roof and creates improper airflow and ventilation issues. The maximum grain level is 1”
(2.54cm) below the roof eave.

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Bin Unloading (Reclaim)

Standard commercial grain bins CB18 and larger can be unloaded at a rate below 20,000
bushels per hour. If bin is to be unloaded at a rate of 20,000 bushel an hour or greater, or is
smaller than a CB18, contact Chief for upgrade recommendations.
All grain bins must be reclaimed thru a center discharge. As shown in the following illustration,
if intermediate sumps are installed in the floor, they must not be opened until all grain is
removed above the center sump. Therefore, center and intermediate sumps must have
separate control rods.
The center sump sweep auger pivot should be centered in the bin to ensure unobstructed
sweep rotation. If unloading auger exits thru the sidewall, thoroughly seal around auger tube to
prevent moisture and airflow leakage. Reinforcing of sidewall sheets will be necessary if auger
exits thru the sidewall at a point exposed to direct grain pressure. Contact Chief for appropriate
reinforcing recommendations.

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After unloading grain from the bin thru the center discharge, the remaining inverted cone of
grain needs to be removed to prevent spoilage of the grain and degrading the protective zinc
coating of the sidewall sheets.
Important Note: Running the aeration fans with the grain in this inverted cone condition will not
maintain proper condition of the grain. The airflow from the fans will be discharged thru the
lowest grain depth at the center of the bin and will not circulate air at the bin wall.

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Bin Side Draw Unloading

Side draw systems are to be used with dry grain only. Do not use a side draw unit with any poor
flowing product. Consult Chief for appropriate installation recommendations.
Important Note: Failure to follow the side draw operation instructions can cause structural
damage and will void the warranty.
Side draw baffle systems may be installed in the various grain bins specified in Chief catalog.
Important Note: Any side draw unit improperly installed, or side draw units manufactured by a
supplier other than Chief could result in structural damage to the bin wall and will void the
warranty.
It is recommended that a side draw outlet is placed in the 4th, 5th, or 6th sidewall sheet from the
base of the foundation. When installing a side draw system the first interior baffle must be
placed on 1st (top) ring located at the bin eave. The first wind ring also needs to be installed on
1st (top) ring of bin, when using a side draw system. It is not recommended that a side draw
system be installed in the Chief commercial hopper bin series (CHT’s).
After installing the side draw unit, the operating instruction labels must be installed in plain view
at operator level at the control chain operating station. The label must be clearly visible to
anyone operating the side draw. Installation of the side draw is not complete until these labels
are in place.
Any downspout attached to the gate assembly or discharge spout must be supported by an
independent means. The discharge spout and gate assembly are not intended to support
downspout loads.

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Important Note: Grain bins with side draw systems cannot be loaded at the peak and
unloaded from the side draw simultaneously. If multiple side draw systems are installed on a
grain bin, only one side draw can be used at a time. If 2 side draw systems are installed on the
grain bin, they must be placed 180 degrees apart.
After removing grain from the grain bin using the side draw system it is required that the grain is
“cored” from the center discharge to level the grain in the bin before refilling. In addition, prior to
prolonged storage, grain should be “cored” or taken to a level condition. “Coring” refers to
removing grain from the center discharge to create an inverted cone, where the grain along the
sidewall is at the same elevation around the entire bin perimeter.

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Stirring Devices
Stirring devices can be installed in any drying bin, with the limitations discussed previously. All
stiffened bin models thru 7 rings tall will accommodate a stirring device of no more than 3 down
augers. The bin storage capacity will be reduced when installing a stirring device. Drying bin
storage capacities listed in the Chief catalog should be used with the additional capacity
reduction for the down auger drive unit clearance. Inside ladders may require reduced length
brackets for wall attachment to provide the clearance required for the stirring device.
CAUTION: The grain level must not be filled above the stirring device. Grain pressure on the
stirring device could cause roof or stirring device damage. Do not operate augers near the
sidewall to prevent sidewall damage.
Down augers may require shortening in order to provide minimum floor clearance of 3"-5"
(76mm -127 mm) or additional clearance for sweep augers. Always follow the manufacturer
down auger shortening procedure.
Continuous Flow Equipment

Re-circulators can only be installed in stiffened CB grain bins. These devices should be
installed as instructed by the manufacturer and with the following additional considerations:
1. Consult floor manufacturer for recommended floor reinforcing measures at base of re-
circulator.
2. If transfer auger exits thru roof panels, provide sealant around auger tube to prevent
water leakage.
3. The weight of the transfer auger must not be supported by the roof panels. The transfer
auger should be supported by the re-circulator boot and an adjacent bin or independent
support.

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Roof Ventilation
Any grain bins using forced air for aeration or drying must be provided with sufficient exhaust or
intake vents to prevent excessive internal pressures, either positive or negative. The vent
supplier should be consulted for ventilation requirements on each project, with the specific
storage structure size, grain type and depth, fan size and floor type taken into consideration.
Typically 1 sq ft (.09 sq meter) of exhaust area is required for every 1,000 cfm (28.31 cubic
meters per minute) of exhaust. Chief does not recommend the use of negative aeration
systems. In the event that negative aeration is to be used, the intake vent requirement should
be sized for the storage structure in the empty condition.
Important Note: Roof vents must be open

and free of debris or other obstructions prior
to operation of the aeration fans.
Important Note: Powered fans should not be

operated when ambient temperature is below
35 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius)
due to the potential of vent icing. Obstructed
or iced vents can significantly increase the
internal to external pressure differential and
could result in structural damage to the grain
bin.
Important Note: High unloading rates can

create a vacuum inside the grain bin. If
unloading rates exceed 5,000BPH
(125MTPH) a minimum of 1 free intake vent
(goose neck is recommended) must be
installed. 1 unobstructed standard Caldwell
bin vent will provide adequate venting for an
unloading rate of up to 80,000BPH
(2,000MTPH). If substantially higher
unloading rates are needed please contact
Chief for a recommended venting requirement.
Fans and Transitions

Aeration fans should be sized in accordance with Chief's engineering specifications for each
specific grain bin.
All fans must be installed per Chief's recommendations and leveled prior to operation. A
qualified electrician should be contracted to complete all electrical wiring and servicing.
The transition thru the bin wall must be thoroughly sealed around the outside of the transition
entrance collar to prevent airflow leakage. Use of caulking in combination with flashing provided
by the transition manufacturer is recommended. If the transition interrupts a stiffener line, the
special transition stiffener available from Chief must be installed as described in the installation
manual. In addition, if the transition enters thru the bottom sidewall sheet (full floor aeration and
tube aeration), adequate reinforcing of the bottom sidewall sheet must be added, contact Chief
for recommendations. Standard drying bins do not require reinforcing of bottom sidewall sheet
as long as transition enters below the false floor level.
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Heaters
The heater unit must be properly matched with the fan size to be used. Heater unit and fan
must be compatible, and it is recommended that both units be supplied by the same
manufacturer to insure compatibility and safety. Heater unit installation and servicing should
only be completed by personnel properly trained by the manufacturer of products being used.
The fan and heater need to be located on the bin to assure uniform airflow to the bin. The units
should be located at a position that is opposite (180 degrees) from the outlet of the unload tube.
 DANGER: Fuel bins, lines and all valves must be compatible with the type of fuel to be
used. Failure to use certified fuel bins, lines or valves can result in death or severe
personal injury.
 DANGER: Never use anhydrous ammonia bins or improperly modified fuel bins for L.P.
gas storage.
 DANGER: L.P. fuel flow control regulators must be installed as recommended by heater
unit manufacturer.
 DANGER: Natural gas flow regulators at the service entrance must be installed by
natural gas supplier and must not be modified.
The drying temperature should be established based on the type of grain to be dried. Excessive
heat can result in grain damage, over-drying and potential grain fires. For optimum temperature
recommendations, contact Chief Industries Inc.
Aeration Floors
Chief recommends the use of channel-lock floors with steel supports for full floor drying
applications. The floor layout support spacing must be followed for the particular bin being
constructed. Floor supports, fan locations and unload tube should be oriented as shown in the
aeration layout supplied by Chief to provide optimum airflow movement.
1. Commercial drying applications (floors loaded and unloaded more than once per year)
require 18 gauge channel-lock floors.
2. Grain depths 60' (18.3 m) to 89’ (27.1 m) require 18 gauge channel-lock floors
3. Grain depths 90’ (27.4 m) to 110’ (33.5 m) require 16 gauge channel-lock floors.

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Temperature Cables
Temperature cables can be installed in all standard Chief grain bins. Refer to the installation
manual for the correct quantity and location of temperature cables for the size of each grain bin.
Temperature cable support kits supplied by Chief are available and must be used whenever
temperature cables are installed. Follow the temperature cable manufacturer's
recommendations for installation of the cables and shortening temperature cables if required.
Verify adequate clearance for sweep augers or other internal equipment and provide adequate
sealant where the temperature cable lead wire exits the storage structure.
Important Note: Support of temperature cables by any method other than a Chief support kit
may cause structural damage to the roof structure and will void the warranty. All temperature
cables should be secured to the floor to prevent the cable from drifting towards the sidewall
during filling. The use of light twine or monofilament line secured to a recessed anchor is
recommended.
Important Note: “Structured” roofs are designed for a maximum load of 2,000 lbs. per
temperature cable. If this load is exceeded, this may cause structural damage to the roof and
will nullify the warranty.
General Contractor Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the general contractor to verify that the complete bin system (bin,
foundation, base sealing, grain transport equipment, aeration equipment and other accessory
equipment) is constructed with quality workmanship and that all equipment is installed per the
respective manufacturer's instructions.
In addition, the general contractor is responsible for the fitness of use of any system which he
constructs. All accessory equipment incorporated into the system should be approved for the
intended use by each respective equipment manufacturer.
Field Modifications and Installation Defects

Chief assumes no responsibility for field modifications or installation defects which result in
structural damage or storage quality problems. If any field modifications are necessary which
are not specifically covered by the contents of the installation manual, contact Chief for
approval. Any unauthorized modification or installation defect which affects the structural
integrity of the grain bin will void the warranty.

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Concrete Design and Construction

Choose a site that has good drainage away from the bin so that standing water will be
prevented. The soil should be firm and preferably without fill. If fill is required, compact the fill
material to avoid uneven settlement.
Foundation designs are based on the allowable soil bearing capacity of the undisturbed soil and
should be certified by a licensed engineering firm. Using soil borings to determine the allowable
soil bearing capacity, a professional engineer will need to be employed by the contractor to
design the foundation and floor slab accordingly. Foundation designs must be approved by a
licensed engineer in order to meet local governing building codes and local soil and weather
conditions, including seismic and wind loading requirements. Wall loads and floor pressure for
Chief grain bins are available from Chief upon request.
Non-uniform settlement of the foundation can cause severe structural damage to the storage
structure and foundation. An improperly designed or constructed foundation will void all aspects
of the warranty. It is the responsibility of the general contractor to verify that an adequate
foundation is provided for the grain bin.
Important Note: The finished floor surface must be level at the sidewall sheet location. Low
spots in the perimeter wall elevation without adequate shimming can cause structural damage
to the bin sidewall. Faulty concrete construction or shim omission will void the warranty.
As an option for improved base sealing, a step (rebate) in the concrete floor just inside the bin
wall may be used to prevent moisture migration at the base. Any deviations from a uniform flat
concrete surface may result in additional complexity during installation and also with the
functionality of grain bin accessories such as aeration floors or trenches, bobcat doors, ect.

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Bin Installation
Chief does not assume any responsibility from parts damaged due to faulty or improper
installation procedures.
Checking Shipment
For your convenience steel components will be color coded, individual items labeled with an
appropriate part number and packages labeled. Hardware, including bolts, nuts, screws and
other small clips or brackets may be divided into smaller packages for ease of use and
identification.
Check your shipment at the time of delivery against the packing list provided with the shipment.
If any items are missing or any damaged material is evident, note such shortage or damage on
the freight bill before you sign the shipment paperwork.
Claims of shortages will not be honored after 30 days from receipt of shipment. Parts that are
missing or damaged are the responsibility of the delivering carrier, not the manufacturer or
dealer.
It is advisable to reorder damaged or missing parts immediately so that there will be no delay in
the bin installation. After receiving the invoice for the reordered material, file a claim with the
delivering carrier immediately.
Color Codes
Chief grain bin components are color coded based upon gauge thickness.
Gauge Thickness Color Code
20 White
18 Orange
17 Light Blue
16 Green
14 Yellow
14 Transition Yellow / Black
13 Brown
12 Dark Blue
11 Pink
10 Black
9 Light Green
8 Red

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Suggested Equipment
Chief recommends the following equipment and tools needed for installation of the grain storage
bin. Individual installations may vary.
 Impact wrenches and sockets

 End wrenches
 Crescent wrenches
 Vise grip pliers
 Alignment punches
 Rubber mallets
 Level
 Drill and drill bits
 Screw Guns
 Metal Saw
 Extension cords
 Ladders
 Bin Jacks
Bin Jack Installation

Chief recommends that bin jacks be used for all bins taller than 8 rings and all bins larger than
30’ (9.1m) in diameter. Chief recommends using a minimum of 1 bin jack per sidewall sheet to
minimize sidewall distortion during installation. Failure to use the proper quantity of bin jacks
may result in permanent distortion of the bin sidewall sheets.
During installation not all jacks may lift equally, therefore the allowable lifting capacity of the bin
jacks must never be exceeded or serious injury could result. Always verify bin weight to ensure
a safe and trouble free installation.
Attention: Securely anchor the bin jacks to the foundation during construction.

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Installation Procedures
All sidewall sheet bolts are washer head bolts with sealing washers SAE grade 8, with whiz
flange (serrated flange) nuts. Grade 8 bolts are marked with six radial lines on the bolt head as
shown in the following illustration.
If these descriptions do not correspond with the bolts shipped with the bin, please contact Chief
immediately. Do not substitute any other bolts. Use only the bolts supplied by Chief. The
substitution of bolts from other sources is not permitted.
Bin bolts must be tight. The following table contains recommended minimum and maximum
torque values for installation.
Bolt Diameter Minimum Torque Maximum Torque

5/16” 22 ft.-lbs. 28 ft.-lbs.
7/16” 60 ft.-lbs. 75 ft.-lbs.
Install all bin bolts as shown in the following illustration with the head and sealing washer on the
exterior of the grain bin. Tighten all bin bolts from the interior of the bin to eliminate spin off of
the sealing washer.
Please note the following wrench / socket size to be used on the corresponding hardware:
Bolt Size Head Size Nut Size

5/16” 1/2” wrench 1/2" wrench
7/16” 5/8” wrench 11/16” wrench
1/2” 3/4” wrench 3/4" wrench
5/8” 15/16” wrench 15/16” wrench

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Important Note: Prior to starting the installation it is very important to plan ahead and by
verifying the order and location of all bin components. This includes:
 Roof vents and manways

 Ladder, platform and spiral stair components
 Wind Rings
 Bin entry doors
 Side draw unloads
 Aeration components
 Upgraded stiffener locations for material handling support structures
For a jacking procedure initiated with the top 2 rings assembled, the general installation of the
bin components will be in the following order:
1. Assemble Ring #2
2. Assemble Ring #1 (top ring) above ring #2.
3. Roof structure (refer to roof installation manual)
4. Roof sheeting, venting and fans
5. Install sidewall sheet lifting jacks
6. Assemble remaining rings in ascending order from the roof eave down (#3 then #4 then
#5, etc.)
Assembly Bolting Sequence

1. Assemble the top ring. Refer to the gauge charts for the correct gauge of material to
use. Lap sheets and apply sealant as shown in the sidewall and stiffener installation
instructions. Locate the top stiffeners and install on the top ring.
Important Note: Top sheets have special punching at the stiffener locations. Do not
install bolts in the top 4 stiffener holes until after the roof eave brackets are attached.
2. Install sidewall sheets and stiffeners for ring #2 following the sidewall and stiffener
installation instructions. Refer to the gauge charts for the correct gauge of material to
use.
3. Tighten hardware on top 2 rings.
4. Install stiffener splice plates to both ends of stiffeners with (2) 7/16-14 x 1.25” bin bolts
and whiz flange nuts before securing the stiffener to the bin.

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Important Note: On the top ring stiffener a splice plate is only required on the bottom
end of the stiffener.

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5. Loosely assemble ring #3 following the sidewall and stiffener installation instructions.
Refer to the gauge charts for the correct gauge of material to use. Using a large
alignment punch, force the stiffeners upward so the splices are tightly compressed
(blocks may also be used to compress the stiffener splices). Tighten 4 bolts in ring #3 to
keep the stiffeners compressed. Loosely install the stiffener splice plate hardware.
6. Lower the bin onto the foundation, placing blocks underneath the stiffener locations to
keep the splice tightly compressed. This will force the 2 ring stiffeners in ring #2 and ring
#3 upwards to the splices. Tighten the hardware connecting the stiffeners to the
sidewall sheets and also tighten the hardware for the stiffener splice plates.
7. Tighten the vertical seam hardware in ring #3. Tighten the horizontal seam hardware
between ring #2 and ring #3.
Important Note: The hardware on the horizontal seams should be tightened starting in
the center of the sidewall sheet and working outwards both ways towards the ends of the
sidewall sheets.
8. Add ladder sections as required according to the separate ladder manual supplied with
your bin system.
9. Repeat the above steps for each additional ring. Proper bolting sequence must be
followed at all times. Always refer to the gauge charts for the correct gauge of material
to use.
Important Note: All bins have 2 ring stiffeners located at the base of the bin. In the 3rd ring
up from the base of the bin, a 1 ring stiffener must be placed on alternating stiffener lines.

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Sidewall Sheet and Stiffener Installation

All sidewall sheets must be installed with the color code facing down towards the foundation.
The color code is always located on the bottom edge of the sidewall sheet.
Important Note: Sidewall sheets for the top ring also have a gold color code. Bottom stiffeners
also have a gold color code.
Assemble the sidewall sheets and stiffeners using the sidewall and stiffener gauges charts
shown in this manual. These charts are for standard design grain bins. If a bin is designed for
high loading or reclaim rates, installation over a concrete pit or special seismic or wind
conditions, contact Chief for the engineered gauge chart needed.
As shown in the following illustration, lap the sheets so that when located outside the bin, facing
toward of the bin, the right end of each sheet is always on the outside of the bin and the left end
is always on the inside.
Sealant is required at specified seams for a watertight seal. Wipe off the outside ends of all the
sidewall sheets to remove excess oil so that the sealant will adhere to the metal. Place the
sealant as near as possible to the vertical inside edge of the sidewall sheet at every vertical
seam.

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A horizontal strip of sealant is also needed on the inside of the sheets, located at the center
bottom of the previous sidewall sheet located above. This strip of sealant should fit on the hill
corrugation below the holes where the end lap of the next ring of sidewall sheets will be located.

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Sign Sheet Installation

The sign sheet must be installed in ring #2 as shown in the following illustrations. Field drill 6
holes 1/2" (1.27cm) in diameter in the sign sheet and sidewall stiffeners and fasten with 7/16”
(1.11cm) hardware.
 2 Stiffened
 3 Stiffened

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Sidewall End Lap Types

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Laminated Sheet Assembly Sequence

All rings which require laminated sheets as indicated in the stiffener and gauge charts must be
installed with the end laps lapped as shown in the end lap detail below.
Lap the sheets so that when located outside the bin, facing toward the bin, the right end of each
sheet is always on the outside of the bin and the left end is always on the inside.
Important Note: This sequence is the same as a single sheet lapping sequence.
Lap the inner ring of the bin sidewall sheets so that they follow the same lapping sequence as the
outer ring of sidewall sheets. Refer to the sidewall installation for additional bolting instructions of the
end laps, side laps and stiffeners as outlined previously.

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Apply sealant on all laminated sheets as shown in the following illustrations.

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On all laminated sheets place a steel-backed neoprene washer on the pair of top stiffener holes
below the horizontal seam as shown in the following illustration. This washer will be located
between the laminated sheets and the stiffener. The neoprene rubber side of the washer
should contact the sidewall sheet.
Important Note: Stiffener hardware is always assembled with the bolt heads on the interior of
the bin. Sidewall hardware is always assembled with the bolt heads on the exterior of the bin.

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On bins with single sidewall sheets on the bottom ring, install steel-backed neoprene washers
between the bottom 2 ring stiffener and the sidewall sheets on the bottom 2 holes as shown in
the following illustration. The neoprene rubber side of the washer should contact the sidewall
sheet.

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On bins with laminated sidewall sheets on the bottom ring, install steel-backed neoprene
washers between the bottom 2 ring stiffener and the sidewall sheets on all holes as shown in
the following illustration. The neoprene rubber side of the washer should contact the sidewall
sheet.

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Sidewall and Stiffener Gauge Charts – Standard Design

Important Note: All sidewall and stiffener gauges shown in the charts below are for standard
design bins.
CB30-10 Seismic UBC Zone A CB30-11 Seismic UBC Zone A

2 Stiffeners Each Sidewall Sheet 2 Stiffeners Each Sidewall Sheet
Ring SWS STF #1 STF #2 Ring SWS STF #1 STF #2
1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 12 8 9 12
9 9 9 9 12 12
10 9 10 10 10 9
11 8 10 10

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1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 8 9 12
9 9 12 9 9 12
10 9 10 10 10 9 10
11 8 11 8 10 10
12 8 8 8 12 8
13 12/12 8 8

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1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 8 9 12
9 9 12 9 9 12
10 9 10 10 9 10
11 8 10 11 8 10
12 8 8 8 12 8 8
13 12/12 13 12/12 8 8
14 12/12 8 8 14 12/12
15 12/12 10/10 10/10

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1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 8 9 12
9 9 10 9 9 10
10 9 10 10 9 10
11 8 10 11 8 10
12 8 8 12 8 8
13 12/12 8 13 12/12 8
14 12/12 10/10 10/10 14 12/12 10/10
15 12/12 15 12/12 10/10 10/10
16 11/11 10/10 10/10 16 11/11
17 11/11 10/10 10/10

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1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 8 9 12
9 9 10 9 9 10
10 9 10 10 9 10
11 8 10 11 8 10
12 8 8 12 8 8
13 12/12 8 13 12/12 8
14 12/12 10/10 14 12/12 10/10
15 12/12 10/10 15 12/12 10/10
16 11/11 10/10 10/10 16 11/11 10/10
17 11/11 17 11/11 10/10 10/10
18 11/11 10/10 10/10 18 11/11
19 11/11 8/8 8/8

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1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 8 9 12
9 9 10 9 9 10
10 9 10 10 9 10
11 8 10 11 8 10
12 8 8 12 8 8
13 12/12 8 13 12/12 8
14 12/12 10/10 14 12/12 10/10
15 12/12 10/10 15 12/12 10/10
16 11/11 10/10 16 11/11 10/10
17 11/11 10/10 17 11/11 10/10
18 11/11 10/10 10/10 18 11/11 10/10
19 11/11 19 11/11 8/8 8/8
20 11/11 8/8 8/8 20 11/11
21 10/10 8/8 8/8

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1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 8 9 12
9 9 10 9 9 10
10 9 10 10 9 10
11 8 10 11 8 10
12 8 8 12 8 8
13 12/12 8 13 12/12 8
14 12/12 10/10 14 12/12 10/10
15 12/12 10/10 15 12/12 10/10
16 11/11 10/10 16 11/11 10/10
17 11/11 10/10 17 11/11 10/10
18 11/11 10/10 18 11/11 10/10
19 11/11 8/8 19 11/11 8/8
20 11/11 8/8 8/8 20 11/11 8/8
21 10/10 21 10/10 8/8 8/8
22 10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10 22 10/10
23 10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10

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1 14 16 1 14 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 3 13 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 14 5 12 14
6 11 14 6 11 14
7 10 12 7 10 12
8 9 12 8 9 12
9 9 10 9 9 10
10 9 10 10 9 10
11 8 10 11 8 10
12 8 8 12 8 8
13 12/12 8 13 12/12 8
14 12/12 10/10 14 12/12 10/10
15 12/12 10/10 15 12/12 10/10
16 11/11 10/10 16 11/11 10/10
17 11/11 10/10 17 11/11 10/10
18 11/11 10/10 18 11/11 8/8
19 11/11 8/8 19 11/11 8/8
20 11/11 8/8 20 11/11 8/8
21 10/10 8/8 21 10/10 8/8
22 10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10 22 10/10 10/10/10
23 10/10 23 10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10
24 9/9 8/8/8 8/8/8 24 9/9
25 9/9 8/8/8 8/8/8

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Ring SWS STF #1 STF #2 STF Ring SWS STF #1 STF #2 STF
#3 #3
1 14 16 16 1 14 16 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 18 18 3 13 16 16
4 12 18 4 12 16
5 12 16 16 5 12 16 16
6 11 16 6 11 16
7 10 14 14 7 10 14 14
8 9 14 8 9 14
9 9 12 12 9 9 12 12
10 9 12 10 9 12
11 8 12 12 11 8 12 12
12 8 10 12 8 10
13 12/12 10 10 13 12/12 10 10
14 12/12 10 14 12/12 10
15 12/12 8 8 15 12/12 8 8
16 11/11 8 16 11/11 8
17 11/11 8 8 17 11/11 8 8
18 11/11 10/10 18 11/11 10/10
19 11/11 10/10 10/10 19 11/11 10/10 10/10
20 11/11 10/10 20 11/11 10/10
21 10/10 10/10 10/10 21 10/10 10/10 10/10
22 10/10 10/10 22 10/10 10/10
23 10/10 10/10 10/10 23 10/10 10/10 10/10
24 9/9 8/8 8/8 8/8 24 9/9 8/8
25 9/9 25 9/9 8/8 8/8 8/8
26 9/9 8/8 8/8 8/8 26 9/9
27 9/9 8/8 8/8 8/8

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Ring SWS STF #1 STF #2 STF #3 Ring SWS STF #1 STF #2 STF #3
1 14 16 16 1 14 16 16
2 14 16 2 14 16
3 13 16 16 3 13 16 16
4 12 16 4 12 16
5 12 16 16 5 12 16 16
6 11 16 6 11 16
7 10 14 14 7 10 14 14
8 9 14 8 9 14
9 9 12 12 9 9 12 12
10 9 12 10 9 12
11 8 12 12 11 8 12 12
12 8 10 12 8 10
13 12/12 10 10 13 12/12 10 10
14 12/12 10 14 12/12 10
15 12/12 8 8 15 12/12 8 8
16 11/11 8 16 11/11 8
17 11/11 8 8 17 11/11 8 8
18 11/11 10/10 18 11/11 10/10
19 11/11 10/10 10/10 19 11/11 10/10 10/10
20 11/11 10/10 20 11/11 10/10
21 10/10 10/10 10/10 21 10/10 10/10 10/10
22 10/10 10/10 22 10/10 10/10
23 10/10 10/10 10/10 23 10/10 10/10 10/10
24 9/9 8/8 24 9/9 8/8
25 9/9 8/8 8/8 25 9/9 8/8 8/8
26 9/9 8/8 8/8 8/8 26 9/9 8/8
27 9/9 27 9/9 8/8 8/8 8/8
28 9/9 10/10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10 28 9/9
29 9/9 10/10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10

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CB30-30 Seismic UBC Zone A

3 Stiffeners Each Sidewall Sheet
Ring SWS STF #1 STF #2 STF #3
1 14 16 16
2 14 16
3 13 16 16
4 12 16
5 12 16 16
6 11 16
7 10 14 14
8 9 14
9 9 12 12
10 9 12
11 8 12 12
12 8 10
13 12/12 10 10
14 12/12 10
15 12/12 8 8
16 11/11 8
17 11/11 8 8
18 11/11 10/10
19 11/11 10/10 10/10
20 11/11 10/10
21 10/10 10/10 10/10
22 10/10 10/10
23 10/10 10/10 10/10
24 9/9 8/8
25 9/9 8/8 8/8
26 9/9 8/8
27 9/9 8/8 8/8
28 9/9 10/10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10
29 9/9
30 9/9 10/10/10 10/10/10 10/10/10

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1 Ring Door Assembly

The 1 ring door is used to access the interior of the bin and is located in the 2nd ring up from the
bin foundation. Verify the location of the special long and short door sheets and door sidewall
stiffener.
The following illustrations are used to verify the placement of the top ring stiffeners in relation to
the sidewall door and door sidewall sheets.

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Start by placing foam tape around the edges of the door frames as shown in the following
illustration.
Bolt the inner and outer frame to the bin sidewall with 7/16-14 x 3.0” bin bolts, making sure to
only place bolts in the holes shown in the following illustrations. The top eyebrow on the outer
frame is to be placed behind the sheet above the door. The bottom eyebrow is to be placed on
the outside of the sheet below the door. Bolt the upper and lower channel frame together with
7/16-14 x 2.0” bin bolts and whiz flange nuts.

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For 2 and 3 stiffened bin designs, 7/16-14 x 3.0” bolts with the heads located on the exterior of
the bin will be used in the left and right channels at the locations shown below, and 7/16-14 x
2.0” bolts with the heads located on the exterior of the bin will be used in the top and bottom
channels at the locations shown below.

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Before installing the outer protective weather door cover, verify that the mounting hinges are
installed as shown in the following illustrations. Install foam tape on interior of the door
protective weather cover where the cover will close against the exterior door frame.
Before installing the inner protective door cover, verify that the mounting hinges are installed as
shown in the following illustration. Install foam tape on interior of the door cover where the
cover will close against the interior door frame. Install sealant as needed around the interior
door frame and sidewall sheets.

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2 Ring Door Assembly (Optional)

The 2 ring door is used to access the interior of the bin and is located in the 1st and 2nd ring up
from the bin foundation. Verify the location of the special long and short door sheets and door
sidewall stiffener.
The following illustrations are used to verify the placement of the top ring stiffeners in relation to
the sidewall door and door sidewall sheets.

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Start by placing foam tape around the edges of the door frames as shown in the following
illustration.
Bolt the inner and outer frame to the bin sidewall with 7/16-14 x 3.0” bin bolts, making sure to
only place bolts in the holes shown in the following illustrations. The top eyebrow on the outer
frame is to be placed behind the sheet above the door. The bottom eyebrow is to be placed on
the outside of the sheet below the door. Bolt the upper and lower channel frames together with
7/16-14 x 2.0” bin bolts and whiz flange nuts.

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For 2 and 3 stiffened bin designs, 7/16-14 x 3.0” bolts with the heads located on the exterior of
the bin will be used in the left and right channels at the locations shown below, and 7/16-14 x
2.0” bolts with the heads located on the exterior of the bin will be used in the top and bottom
channels at the locations shown below.

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Before installing the outer protective weather door cover, verify that the mounting hinges are
installed as shown in the following illustrations. Install foam sealant on interior of the door
protective weather cover where the cover will close against the exterior door frame.
Install foam sealant on interior of the door cover where the cover will close against the interior
door frame. Install sealant as needed around the interior door frame and sidewall sheets.

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Base Angle Installation

After all rings of the bin have been installed, the base angle will be installed on the bottom
sidewall sheet. A base angle shim must be installed under all anchor brackets. This shim must
be equal to the thickness of the base angle and be placed under the entire width of the anchor
bracket, with the edge of the shim flush against the base angle.
Important Note: Always use the minimum number of shims required to correct a deviation in
the concrete and provide full bearing contact of the anchor bracket.
Important Note: Install base sealant to the bottom of the base angle prior to installing the base
angle to the sidewall sheet. The sidewall sheets must be wiped clean of all oil and residue
before applying the base sealant. Once installed, the sealant applied between the base angle
and the concrete foundation provides a watertight seal
Prior to setting bin down onto the foundation, verify that the base angle is tight to the bottom of
the sidewall sheet and evenly spaced prior to tightening the base angle bolts. After hardware is
tightened, verify paper backing is removed from the base sealant strips (if using paper backed
sealant) and proceed to set bin down on the foundation.

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Bin Stiffener Anchor

All bin sizes incorporate a 2 ring stiffener for the bottom 2 rings located next to the foundation.
Stiffened bins may have 2 or 3 stiffeners per sidewall sheet depending upon the required design
specifications.
Bin Stiffener anchors allow up to 3 anchor bolts to be used at each anchor location. There are
(2) 1” (2.54cm) diameter and (1) 1-1/2” (3.81cm) diameter holes in each bin stiffener anchor.
There are several different combinations that Chief recommends to anchor the bin to the
foundation.
 (1) 1-1/4” x 12” (3.17cm x 30.48cm) anchor bolt may be used in the 1-1/2” (3.81cm)
diameter hole, if this is done the anchor bolt must be pre-formed in the concrete
 (2) 3/4” x 12” (1.90cm x 30.48cm) anchor bolts may be used in the two 1” (2.54cm)
diameter holes. If this is done the anchor bolts must be pre-formed in the concrete.
 If larger anchor bolts or 3 anchor bolts are required due to seismic conditions or high
wind loads, consult Chief for recommendations.
The bin stiffener anchor bracket utilizing (1) anchor bolt is shown in the following illustration.
If anchor bolts are not pre-formed as stated above, and the anchor bolt radius is not held, the
bins warranty will be nullified. All anchor bolts must project a minimum of 2” (5.08cm) above the
concrete floor. It is recommended to keep anchor bolt projection to a maximum of 3” (7.62cm)
above the concrete.
All anchor bolts, nuts and washers shall conform to ASTM A307 unless otherwise noted.
Important Note: Anchor bolts, nuts and washers are not provided by Chief.

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To install the anchor brackets to the bottom stiffener:
1. Start by hand tightening anchor brackets to the bottom 2 ring stiffener. After the bottom
ring is attached, lower the bin carefully and place all anchor brackets over the anchor
bolts.
2. When the full weight of the bin is on the concrete, shim the anchors as necessary by
placing shim plates between the concrete and the anchor bracket.
Important Note: All anchors must be firmly bearing upon the concrete or shimmed to
develop full bearing contact with the concrete foundation.
3. Anchors placed over aeration trenches must be supported from the bottom of the trench
using Chief transition stiffeners.
4. After all anchor brackets are shimmed correctly to provide full bearing contact, place 2
square washers over each anchor bolt and tighten to the required specifications.
Important Note: All anchor bolts must be retightened after the bin has been filled to
capacity for the first time.
If wedge type anchor bolts are used to replace damaged anchor bolts, the bolt radius circle
must be checked at replacement locations so that the bin is round when anchored. Chief
recommends using wedge anchors that meet 10,000 LB Pull-Out and 7,500 LB shear criteria.
The following dimensions are for standard design bins and the lengths shown are from center of
anchor bolt to center of anchor bolt.
Anchor Bolt Radius Chord Length

Bin Size Chord Length (3STF)
(2STF)
CB30 46’-9 5/16” (1425.73cm) 58.7500” (149.22cm) 39.1875” (99.53cm)

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Aeration Transition Stiffeners

Trough transition stiffeners are used when a flush floor aeration system is incorporated into the
bin floor. The formed concrete dimensions and the anchor bolt placement are important for the
correct installation of the transition stiffeners. When forming the concrete, the aeration troughs
should be located as specified in Chief’s aeration layout. The anchor bolt locations for the bin
need to be oriented to make sure that the number of anchors over the aeration trough is
minimized. When installing the anchor bolts, the bolt radius and bolt chord must be correct and
must also be placed according to the following details.

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Important Note: Do not install the expansion type anchor bolts inside the aeration trench at
this time.
1. When the bin and anchor brackets are installed and located correctly as described
previously, insert the transition in the aeration trough. Using 1 of the 2 holes that are 1.0”
diameter (2.54cm) in the anchor bracket as a guide, drill a 3/4” (1.90cm) hole through
the top of the transition. Slide the transition stiffener inside the transition and line it up
with the previously drilled hole. Loosely install the 5/8” x 1-1/2” (1.58cm x 3.81cm) A325
bolts to fasten the stiffener anchor to the top of the transition and transition stiffener.
Rotate the transition stiffener body so that it is centered under the bin wall anchor
bracket. Drill the second 3/4” (1.90cm) hole through the top of the transition and install
the second 5/8” x 1-1/2” (1.58cm x 3.81cm) A325 bolt to fasten the stiffener anchor
bracket to the top of the transition and transition stiffener.
2. The transition stiffener must be anchored to the foundation with two (2) 5/8” x 6”
(1.58cm x 15.24cm) wedge type anchor bolts. The holes for these anchor bolts should
now be located. With a punch, mark two holes in the bottom of the transition using the
holes in the transition stiffener base plate as guides.
3. Remove the transition stiffener and the aeration transition. Locate the two anchor bolt
locations previously marked with the punch in the bottom of the transition. Drill two (2)
3/4" (1.90cm) in these locations. Re-insert the transition in the aeration trough and verify
that the transition stiffener is directly under and in line with the anchor. Make
adjustments if necessary. Mark the location of these holes on the concrete. Remove
the transition and drill (2) holes for the 5/8” x 6” (1.58cm x 15.24cm) anchor bolts.
Important Note: Do not install the anchor bolts at this time.
4. Reinstall the transition and slide the transition stiffener into position. Loosely install the
5/8” x 1-1/2” (1.58cm x 3.81cm) A325 bolts and rectangular washers at the anchor
bracket location. The (2) 5/8” x 6” (1.58cm x 15.24cm) wedge-type anchor bolts should
now be installed. Securely tighten the 5/8” (1.58cm) bolts at the anchor bracket. Sealant
should be applied to the transition opening.

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Important Note: Transition stiffeners support the bin anchors. The transition must also be
supported inside the bin. Refer to the supplied Chief aeration layout for instructions on
supporting the transition.
Grain Handling Support Structures

For standard bin models independent support towers located between the bins should support
overhead equipment such as conveyors, augers, and catwalks. The bin walls or roof should not
support the load from these items. When an alternate site design is required, the grain bin can
be specifically designed to support concentrated loads at the bin roof eave with upgraded
design stiffeners to support the overhead load.
Important Note: Fill conveyors and catwalks must not be supported by a standard design bin
wall.

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Eave Support Stiffener Upgrades (Method “P”)

When an eave support is being attached to bin, additional stiffeners are laminated over standard
stiffeners at the eave support location. These laminated stiffeners are laminated the entire
length from the bin eave to the foundation during the grain bin installation.
Listed below are the maximum loads that can be applied to upgraded stiffener columns:
 16 gauge stiffener upgrade will support 5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) per column
 14 gauge stiffener upgrade will support 6,000 lbs. (2,721 kg) per column

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Eave Support Stiffener Upgrades (Optional Method “Q”)

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Eave Support Stiffener Upgrades (Optional Method “Q”)

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Eave Support Beam Placement (2 Stiffened)
Eave Support Beam Placement (3 Stiffened)

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Important Note: All eave support towers must be located a minimum distance of 10’ (3.04m)
below the roof eave.

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The following illustrates the roof height of various models to assist in selecting the correct height
of eave tower support.

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Catwalk Peak Support Installation

Installation of a catwalk and material handling equipment on the roof peak requires support
beams to be orientated correctly according to the following illustration.

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Wind Ring Installation

Wind rings are used to provide additional reinforcement to the bin sidewall. The quantity of wind
rings are application specific and may vary depending upon on the size of the bin, and any
accessories provided (ex. a side draw system). For quantities and placement of wind rings
required, refer to the charts below.
Note: Wind rings are located at the bottom of each ring specified.
Bin Size Without With Total

Ring Height Side Side Wind Ring Locations Wind
CB30 Draw Draw Rings
0-9 * 0
10-15 * 2/4 2
16-18 * 2/4 2
19-23 * 2/4/6 3
24 * 2/3/4/6 4
25-26 * 2/3/4/6/8 5
27-29 * 2/3/4/6/8 5
30 * 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 11 6
0-9 * 0
10-15 * 1/3/5 3
16-18 * 1/3/5/7 4
19-23 * 1/3/5/7/9 5
24 * 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 6
25-26 * 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 13 7
27-29 * 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 13 / 16 8
30 * 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 13 / 16 / 19 9

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The wind rings will be attached to the sidewall using brackets specifically formed to bolt directly
to the sidewall vertical stiffener holes. These brackets will be located on each vertical stiffener.
The wind ring segments are joined together using a bolted coupler.
Important Note: All wind ring segments are 248” (629.92cm) long, and may require a field cut
to keep couplers in between the wind ring brackets.

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To install a wind ring package:
1. Determine the proper location for the first or top wind ring. Install wind rings in a counter
clockwise direction, working from the exterior of the bin.
2. Bolt the appropriate wind ring bracket to the sidewall stiffener holes as shown in the
previous illustration. Use the stiffener attachment bolts and whiz flange nuts.
Important Note: Brackets may be installed below stiffener endcaps to provide additional
clearance between ladders and platforms if required. Install brackets in a counter clockwise
sequence.
3. When 4 wind ring brackets have been installed, slide the 1st wind ring segment through
the hole in the 4 brackets, leaving a 29” (73.66cm) portion of the wind ring tube
extending past the last bracket.
4. Bolt 4 more additional brackets in place and slide the next wind ring tube through the
brackets. Position the end of this tube segment against the end of the previous tube
segment.
5. After verifying that the ends of the pipe are flush to each other, connect the wind ring
tube segments together using a pipe coupler. Fully tighten the hardware in the pipe
coupler.
6. Repeat the previous steps until all wind ring segments have been installed. The last
wind ring tube segment will need to be field cut to length prior to mounting. Verify that all
hardware is securely fastened on all pipe couplers.

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Important Note: Some wind ring tube segments may require field cutting to allow the
coupler to be positioned correctly between sidewall stiffeners.

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Maintenance Instructions
 Roof
o An annual inspection of the roof structure should be made to verify there are no
holes in the roof panels and that all connections are completely sealed. If leaks
should occur, apply weatherproof sealant in the area of concern.
 Sidewall
o An annual inspection of the sidewall should be made. If leaks should occur,
apply weatherproof sealant in the area of concern. If spoilage has occurred,
thoroughly clean all surfaces. If oxidation is present, remove the oxidation and
apply corrosion resistant paint.
o An annual inspection of the sidewall structure should be made to verify bolts are tight
and torque recommendation maintained, and that washer heads have maintained a
proper seal. Re-tighten hardware as required.
 Base
o Inspect the base as often as possible for spoilage, as this is a direct indication of
excess moisture. If spoilage has occurred, thoroughly clean all surfaces. If
oxidation is present, remove the oxidation and apply corrosion resistant paint.
After the paint has dried, apply base sealant to the affected area.
 Doors
o Inspect the door and manholes as often as possible to verify a proper seal is
maintained.
 Decals
o Verify all warning decals are installed in the proper locations. Replace all
damaged or unreadable warning decals.
Important Note: All anchor bolts must be re-tightened after the bin has been filled to capacity
for the first time.

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Should you have any questions concerning assembly instructions, parts or drawings, please feel
free to contact us at any of the following.
 Chief Industries, Inc. Inc.

4400 East 39th Street • PO Box 848
Kearney, NE 68847
Phone 800.359.7600
For more information about Chief Industries, Inc. and additional products or services visit our website
www.agri.Chiefind.com
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STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY

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Before You Begin

Chief makes no warranty concerning components, accessories or equipment

Example: CB 30 - 18 - J Rib - SZA

(a) (b) - (c) - (d) - (e)

(a) CB = Chief Bin

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General Design Information

 49.5 PCF (793 kg/m3) free flowing grain

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Roof Design Information

J-Rib Roof Design

The CB12 thru CB34 grain bin roofs utilize a complete

The CB5 thru CB34 designs utilize a working ring that

For all roofs incorporating a J-Rib panel design, various

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Grain Bin Usage

Roof Peak Service Loads

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Bin Unloading (Reclaim)

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Bin Side Draw Unloading

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Continuous Flow Equipment

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Important Note: Roof vents must be open

Important Note: Powered fans should not be

Important Note: High unloading rates can

Fans and Transitions

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General Contractor Responsibilities

Field Modifications and Installation Defects

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Concrete Design and Construction

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Gauge Thickness Color Code

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 Impact wrenches and sockets

Bin Jack Installation