13. Air Flow Support Instructions
Installation of Air Flow Supports
1.Determine the spacing and quantity of air flow supports required from the chart on Page 32. Make sure that the correct supports have been ordered for use with the proper depth of plank (either
2.Mark center of bin.
3.Install discharge auger.
4.Mark spacing lines parallel to discharge auger.
5.Start on the side of the bin opposite from the discharge auger and place the first two rows of supports on the spacing lines. Note that air flow supports are installed at an angle in an overlapping pattern so the ends will overlap. See floor layouts in Figure 13B on Page 33.
6.Install the channel lock flooring on the first two rows of supports and secure in place with bin wall flashing.
7.Finish placing supports on the spacing lines and installing floor planks.
a.Single supports are used next to the bin wall and at the ends of split floor planks in order to maintain the floor manufacturer’s recommended minimum distance from the end of a plank to a support.
b.Double supports are used at the sump and along the sides of the discharge auger for spacing of 16" or less and for recirculating bin equipment.
c.Full supports may have to be overlapped or angled to provide support at walls and to maintain spacing and flashing requirements.
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