Series 14 & 19 Flat Bottom & Cone Part Number: 198818

Revision: 23

Mount
YELLOW
Yellow Top Grain Bin TOP GRAIN BINS
SERIES
Installation and Storage 14 & 19
Instructions
FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT

INSTALLATION AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Original Instructions

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY

BEFORE BEGINNING FOUNDATION OR ASSEMBLY
EFFECTIVE DATE: June, 2015
Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 198818 R28
follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: November 2018
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
New in this Manual
The following changes have been made in this revision of the manual:
Description Section
Updated Safety Decal Locations 2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details on page 8
Updated the bin roundness chart. Section 5.4. – Bin Roundness on page 27
Updated the hardware usage charts. Section 7.4. – Hardware Usage on page 62
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................................................................................... 6
2.2. General Product Safety ............................................................................................................ 6
2.3. Personal Protective Equipment................................................................................................ 6
2.4. Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.5. Decal Installation/Replacement ............................................................................................... 7
2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details .......................................................................................... 8
3. Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1. Bin Design and Capacity ......................................................................................................... 11
3.2. Foundation Design and Loads ................................................................................................ 11
3.3. Site and Assembly .................................................................................................................. 11
3.4. Methods of Installation .......................................................................................................... 12
3.5. Cutting Openings in Wide-Corr® Grain Bins .......................................................................... 12
3.6. Critical Assembly Requirements ............................................................................................ 13
3.7. Product Storage...................................................................................................................... 14
3.8. Grain Bin Use.......................................................................................................................... 15
3.9. Important Notes ..................................................................................................................... 15
4. Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1. Check Shipment...................................................................................................................... 17
4.2. List of Tools and Equipment................................................................................................... 17
4.3. Order Optional Equipment..................................................................................................... 17
4.4. Site Selection .......................................................................................................................... 18
5. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1. Assembly Safety ..................................................................................................................... 19
5.2. Foundations............................................................................................................................ 20
5.3. Assembly Procedure............................................................................................................... 22
5.4. Bin Roundness ........................................................................................................................ 27
5.5. Wall Sheet and Upright Layout .............................................................................................. 28
5.5.1 Models 144 to 148 Flat Bottom Bins ....................................................................... 28
5.5.2 Models 144 to 148 Cone Mount Bins ...................................................................... 33
5.5.3 Models 194 to 198 Flat Bottom Bins ....................................................................... 35
5.5.4 Models 194 to 198 Cone Mount Bins ...................................................................... 40
5.6. Bottom Ring Angle and Upright Installation .......................................................................... 41
5.7. Two-Piece Upright Installation............................................................................................... 43
5.8. Upright Reinforcement Model 145 Cone Mount Bin ............................................................ 45
5.9. Door Installation..................................................................................................................... 47
5.10. Auger Chute Assembly ......................................................................................................... 49
5.11. Bin to Hopper Cone Installation........................................................................................... 52
6. Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 55
6.1. Capacity and Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 55
7. Appendix ............................................................................................................................................... 57
7.1. Materials List - Flat Bottom Bins ............................................................................................ 57
7.2. Materials List - Cone Mount Bins........................................................................................... 59
7.3. Materials List - Hardware Pails & Door.................................................................................. 61

198818 R28 3
 SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

7.4. Hardware Usage ..................................................................................................................... 62

7.5. Recommended Bolt Assembly ............................................................................................... 64
8. Limited Warranty: Westeel Grain Bin Products .................................................................................. 65

4 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 1. INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction
This manual describes how to assemble a Westeel Series 14 & 19 Flat Bottom & Cone Mount.
Before assembling the grain bin, please read this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process and the
necessary precautions for efficient and safe assembly.
Everyone present at the assembly site is required to be familiar with all safety precautions.
Keep this manual available for frequent reference and review it with new personnel. Call your local
distributor or dealer if you need assistance or additional information.

198818 R28 5
2. SAFETY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.

Signal Words: Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

2.2. General Product Safety

YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your grain bin. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to work around the grain bin understands all procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around
you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. All accidents can be avoided.
• It is the grain bin owner, operator, and maintenance personnel's responsibility to
read and understand ALL safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow
them when operating, or maintaining the equipment.

• Owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with all personnel before
allowing them to operate the grain bin. Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• The grain bin is not intended to be used by children.
• Use the grain bin for its intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the grain bin in any way without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the grain bin. Any
unauthorized modification will void the warranty.

2.3. Personal Protective Equipment

The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn when installing the equipment.

6 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 2. SAFETY

Safety Glasses
• Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.

Coveralls
• Wear coveralls to protect skin.

Hard Hat
• Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.

Steel-Toe Boots
• Wear steel-toe boots to protect feet from falling debris.

Work Gloves
• Wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp and rough edges.

2.4. Safety Decals

• Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decal location figures that follow.
• Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part.
• Replacement safety decals are available free of charge from your distributor, dealer, or factory as applicable.

2.5. Decal Installation/Replacement

1. Decal area must be clean and dry, with a temperature above 50°F (10°C).
2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
3. Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing
in place.
4. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place.
5. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the sign backing paper.

198818 R28 7
2. SAFETY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

2.6. Safety Decal Locations and Details

Replicas of the safety decals that are attached to the grain bin and their messages are shown in the figure(s)
that follow. Safe operation and use of the grain bin requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety
decals and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to, as well as the safety precautions that must
be taken to avoid serious injury, death, or damage.

Figure 1. Safety Decals

8 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 2. SAFETY

WARNING WARNING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENTRAPMENT HAZARD

• Read operator’s manual and all safety decals Never enter the bin when loading or
before assembling, using, or servicing bin.
unloading grain.
• Close/latch all access doors when not in use.
If you must enter the bin:
• Do not alter or modify bin structure.
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
• Replace any damaged components only with
factory made components. 2. Use a lifeline, safety harness, and have an
• This bin should only be used to store free observer outside before entering the bin.
flowing, granular material, unless specifically 3. Wear proper breathing equipment or a respirator.
designed and marked otherwise.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
• When filling, use top filler cap and direct
material to center of bin. Failure to heed these warnings could result
• Do not over-fill bin. Material should not be in in serious injury or death.
contact with or place pressure on roof sheets.

Part Number: 8110–00013

Part Number: 8110–00012

WARNING

Rotating flighting could Flowing material could Crusted material could

kill or dismember. trap and suffocate. collapse and suffocate.

Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin!

If you must enter the bin:
1. Shut off and lock out all power.
2. Use a safety harness and safety line.
3. Station another person outside the bin.
4. Avoid the center of the bin.
5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator.

Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death.

Part Number: 8110–00112

198818 R28 9
2. SAFETY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

WARNING NOTICE
When equipped with aeration system, to
prevent roof and/or bin damage:
• Consult dealer to install adequate roof venting.
• Ensure all roof vents are open and unobstructed.
• Discontinue use of aeration fan if roof vents
become obstructed with ice.

FALLING HAZARD Part Number: 8110–00066

To prevent serious
injury or death:
• Do not climb ladder if
damaged, wet, icy,
greasy, or slippery.
• Maintain good
balance by having at
least three points of
contact at all times.

Part Number: 8110–00136

FALL RESTRAINT
ANCHOR POINT
MAX WORKING LOAD:
1,000 lb [453 kg]
SEE MANUFACTURER ROOF MANUAL FOR
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
ANCHOR POINT LOCATIONS

Part Number: 8110–01090

10 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

3. Before You Begin

3.1. Bin Design and Capacity
These Westeel Grain Bins are designed for:
1. Non-corrosive free-flowing materials up to 55 lbs/ft3 (880 kg/m3) average compacted bulk density.
2. Maximum horizontal gusted wind speed of 94 mph (151 km/h)
3. Seismic zone 2a (U.B.C. 1997).
4. Roof Loading
Peak Load
Snow Load
15’ — 24’ bins 27’ — 48’ bins
Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
15.0 lbs/ft2 .72 kPa
24.0 lbs/ft2 1.15 kPa
(when optional roof (when optional roof 4000 lbs. 17.8 kN 5000 lbs. 22.2 kN
stiffening rings stiffening rings
installed) installed)

3.2. Foundation Design and Loads

The foundations for the stiffened bin models are based on 4000 lbs. per sq. ft. (192 kPa) soil bearing capacity.
All foundation designs use 3000 lbs. per sq. in. (21 MPa) ultimate compressive strength (after 28 days) for
concrete and 43,500 lbs. per sq. in. (300 MPa) re-bar. The foundation designs included in this manual are
suggestions only, and will vary according to local soil conditions. Westeel will not assume any liability for results
arising from their use.
Important
Foundation should be uniform and level. Level should not vary by more than ¼" over a span of four feet
under the bottom ring angle. Any variance from level must be shimmed under upright base assembly. If
being utilized to support a full floor aeration system, this levelness requirement should extend across
the complete floor area.

3.3. Site and Assembly

Unless otherwise specifically provided in writing, Westeel does not take responsibility for any defects or
damages to any property, or injury to any persons, arising from or related to any site or assembly
considerations, including but not limited to:
• Bin location and bin siting
• Soil conditions and corresponding foundation requirements (note that the examples provided in manuals
are for specifically stated soil conditions)
• Bin assembly (Westeel recommends the use of qualified bin installers; contact Westeel for information on
installers in your area)
• Field modifications or equipment additions that affect the bin structure
• Interconnections with neighboring structures

198818 R28 11
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

• Compliance with all applicable safety standards, including but not limited to fall restraint systems (ladders or
other systems). Local safety authorities should be contacted as standards vary between jurisdictions.

3.4. Methods of Installation

The recommendations for assembling and installing Westeel grain bins must be closely followed to achieve the
full strength of the bin and to achieve adequate weather sealing. The product warranty is void if:
1. Wall sheets and/or uprights not specified for a given tier are used.
2. Foundations are found to be inadequate or out-of-level.
3. Anchor bolts (cast-in-place, drill-in, chemical type or other) are found to be inadequate.
4. Off-center loading or unloading is used. (This does not apply to the use of approved side unloading systems.)
5. Materials stored are not free-flowing or have a compacted bulk density greater than 55 lbs/ft3 (880 kg/m3).
If using bin jacks during assembly, always lift on an upright. Choose a hoist with a adequate capacity for the
expected empty bin deadload. Make sure the rated capacity of the hoist is not exceeded.

3.5. Cutting Openings in Wide-Corr® Grain Bins

This section provides instructions for cutting openings to accommodate fan transitions, unloading augers and
roof vents.

General Rules for Cutting openings

1. Never cut any uprights, roof ribs, or wall sheet bolted vertical seams to create an opening.
2. Openings shall be located so equipment being installed won't interfere with any bin components/
accessories.
3. Openings shall be minimized as much as possible for structural integrity of grain bins.
4. Corners in openings shall be cut with minimum radius of 1/8" to reduce stress concentration.
5. Openings shall be sealed all the way around for all weather conditions.
6. Instructions shall be followed closely to avoid damage to bin structure.
7. Except cutting openings described below, any other modification to Westeel bins shall be approved by a
professional engineer.

Openings for Fan Transitions of Aeration Floors

1. Consult aeration floor installation instructions for information on Planning floor layout.
2. Openings shall be centered to a wall sheet in horizontal direction.
3. Opening shall be cut as tight as it can be for the transition to go through and shall have no more than 1/4"
gap on any side to the section of a fan transition going through a bin wall.
4. Opening height for fan transition shall be limited to 12.5" inches from bottom edge of a bottom wall sheet.
5. Opening width shall not exceed 46.5" for stiffened bins and 72.5" for unstiffened bins.
6. Vertical support shall be required to support load above opening.
7. Bottom angles may be cut flush to the sides of an opening to form part of opening.

12 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Openings for Unloading Augers of Wide-Corr® Bins with Full Floor Aeration
1. Consult aeration floor installation instructions for information on Planning floor layout.
2. Openings shall be centered to a wall sheet in horizontal direction.
3. Openings shall be cut as tight as it can be for unloading auger to go through and shall have no more than 1/
4" gap to auger flange section on any side.
4. Opening height for any auger shall be limited to 12.5" from the bottom edge of a bottom wall sheet.
5. Vertical flange of a bottom angle may be cut flush to sides of an opening to form part of opening.

Openings for Roof Vents in Roof Sheets

1. Openings shall be centered between roof ribs and have 2.5" minimum distance between edge of opening
and base of a roof rib.
2. Openings can be square, rectangular, or round.
3. Openings shall be the same size as the inlet opening of a vent being installed.
4. Any side of a square/rectangular opening shall have a maximum length of 18" and a circular opening shall
have a maximum diameter of 24".

3.6. Critical Assembly Requirements

To ensure a successful, safe and reliable outcome you must comply with the following assembly techniques and
practices:
1. Comply with all local code and jurisdictional requirements applicable to your grain bin installation.
2. Design and build foundations with the necessary strength for the loads they must support, and for local soil
conditions. Westeel foundation guidelines are based on specific stated conditions and may not be applicable
to local conditions.
3. Your foundation must provide uniform and level support to the structure being supported. Surface
imperfections causing gapping must be remedied. This may involve, but not be limited to a) grouting under
the bottom ring of a non-stiffened bin or tank, and b) shimming under the uprights of a stiffened bin or
tank, or under the legs of a hopper.
4. Make sure that the proper hardware is utilized for all bolted connections. If a shortage occurs, do not
substitute. Take the necessary steps to obtain the proper hardware. Make sure nuts are tightened to the
required torque values as specified in the appropriate assembly manual.
5. Comply with all assembly instructions provided in the appropriate assembly manual to make sure your
whole grain bin is constructed safely. Important: Do not deviate from the wall sheet and upright layouts
provided.
6. Before anchoring your structure to its foundation, make sure the structure is round. The maximum variation
from perfect roundness is 3/4" on the radius. Locate anchor bolts toward the outside of the anchor bolt
holes (away from the circle) to permit the incremental expansion that can occur with the initial filling.
7. When installing roof stiffening rings, if it is necessary to shorten the stiffening ring tubes, shorten them as
little as possible. Initially the nuts on the expanders should be centered and as close together as possible.
When tightening, share the amount of take-up between expanders such that the nuts remain centered, and
the amount of engagement between all expanders on the same ring is equalized.
8. If extending an existing bin or tank, ensure that the foundation is adequate for the increased loads it must
support.

198818 R28 13
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

9. If installing an existing bin on a hopper, make sure the bin is designed for a hopper application, and that the
foundation is capable of withstanding the substantial point loads that the hopper legs apply. If uprights are
present, make sure that they are supported.
10. Make sure that an integral end-to-end connection exists between all mating uprights. Successive uprights
must not overlap.
11. Vertical tolerances between uprights and wall sheets are tight. This can be affected by “jacking” techniques,
which can allow the tolerance to grow or shrink depending on the technique used. The gapping between
successive uprights must be monitored to ensure that upright holes align with wall sheet holes.
12. If catwalks are being installed on the structure, upright catwalk upgrades are likely required. The upgraded
stiffeners must be installed in the correct locations to support the intended catwalk loads. Also, the
structure must be properly oriented to ensure the eventual correct alignment between the catwalks and the
supporting uprights. Finally, the connectors that tie into the uprights and support the catwalks are best
installed during assembly of the structure. See the catwalk assembly manual for additional details.

3.7. Product Storage

Rust on Galvanized Parts
1. White rust forms when moisture is allowed to collect on galvanized surfaces that have yet to develop the
durable zinc oxide layer. This zinc oxide layer naturally occurs as the surface interacts with carbon dioxide,
and is characterized over time by the dull grey appearance that weathered galvanized surfaces get.
2. Parts that are not well ventilated or well drained can collect water between surfaces and develop white rust.
3. White rust is not a structural concern if its development is stopped in the early stages. A light film or
powdery residue can occur after a period of heavy rainfall or a short time of improper storage. If white rust
has started to develop, separate parts and wipe off any moisture. Next, using a clean cloth, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly or food-grade oil to the entire part.
4. If moisture is left on parts, this white rust can become more aggressive and turn into red rust. Red rust can
cause degradation in the material and become a structural concern. Any parts that have red rust should be
replaced immediately.

Storage Guidelines
• Keep all bundles dry before assembly of the bin.
• Start assembly as soon as possible.
• Do not lay bundles on the bare ground. Raise all bundles 6" to 8" off the ground on wood blocks or timbers.
(See Detail A in Figure 2 on page 15.)
• Store curved wall sheets ‘hump-up’. (See Detail A in Figure 2 on page 15.)
• All other bundles material should be placed so that they are well sloped to promote good drainage. (See
Detail B in Figure 2 on page 15.)
• Roof sheets must be elevated at least 12" at the small end of the sheets. (See Detail B in Figure 2 on page
15.)
• Temporary storage can be provided by erecting a simple framework supporting a waterproof tarp. (See
Detail C in Figure 2 on page 15.)
• All bin boxes, ladder boxes and hardware boxes should be stored inside. These are not waterproof, and will
deteriorate in normal weather conditions, allowing moisture to contact the parts inside.

14 198818 R28
 Store curved wall sheets ‘hump-up’.a simple All other
framework supporting a waterproof tarp.
bundles material should be placed so that they are
an become
ywell
of the more aggressive and turn into red
eible. sloped
material to promote
SERIES good
14 & 19 FLAT drainage.
BOTTOM &4.CONE MOUNT
All bin boxes,–ladder
YELLOW TOPand
boxes GRAIN BIN boxes should be stored inside. These3.are
hardware BEFORE
not YOU BEGIN
Do notbecome a structural concern.waterproof, and will deteriorate in normal weather conditions, allowing moisture to contact
and
aced immediately.
e Roof
all bundles
sheets must be elevated at least the parts inside.
12” at the
s small
or timbers.Figure 2. Product
end of the sheets. Storage
All other If Parts Become Wet
o that they are
e 1. If goods become submerged or wet, the
e.o Temporary
not storage can be provided by erecting
bundles should be opened as soon as possible,
sheets or material separated and dried. Keep
a simple framework supporting a waterproof
ndles tarp.
st 12”
bers. at the A
separated until assembly. Brace goods
B
er
properly so as to avoid damage or injury from C
material falling when in storage. D
hey are
All bin boxes, ladder boxes and hardware boxes should be stored inside. These are not
If Parts
waterproof, Become
and will Wet in
deteriorate normal
2. Any boxedweather
goods that conditions, allowing
become wet should be driedmoisture toa contact
and stored in new box that is free of
tby
theerecting
the parts 1.
inside. moisture.
If parts become submerged or wet, the bundles should be opened as soon as possible, sheets or material
aterproof tarp. separated and dried. Keep separated until assembly.
3. In addition to wiping down wallsheets, a food-grade oil can also be applied with a clean,
lint-free cloth. This will assist in preventing any further moisture from contacting the
Brace parts properly so asgalvanizing
to avoidon damage orDue
the steel. injury fromconcerns
to safety materialwith
falling whenand
installation in storage. (See
use, Westeel Detail
does D in
Parts
cting Become Wet2 on page 15.) not recommend
Figure the use of oil on other parts such as roof sheets and safety ladders.
dware
of tarp. boxes should be stored inside. These are not
ormal weather
If goods becomeconditions,
2. Any boxed
submerged allowing
parts that moisture
orbecome
wet, to contact
thewet should be dried and stored in a new box that is free of moisture.
Page A10

bundles should
oxes should be3. storedbe opened
In addition
inside.toThese
asare
wiping soon
down as possible,
not wall sheets, a food-grade oil can also be applied with a clean, lint-free cloth. This
sheets or material separated and dried.
eather conditions, allowing moisture to contact further
will assist in preventing any Keepmoisture from contacting the galvanizing on the steel. Due to safety
separated until concerns with installation
assembly. Brace goods and use, Westeel does not recommend the use of oil on other parts such as roof
properly so as sheets and safety
to avoid damageladders.
or injury from
material falling when in storage.
the
as possible, 3.8. Grain Bin Use
ied.
AnyKeep
sible, boxed goods that become wet should be dried and stored in a new box that is free of
ods
eep moisture.• Do not off-center unload a grain bin. It is imperative to unload from the center of the bin first, until as much
njury from grain as possible has been removed, and only then proceed to unload from the next closest unload gate to
om the center. Continue utilizing the unload gates in succession from the center towards the outside. Gate
In addition tocontrol
wipingmechanisms
down wallsheets, a food-grade oil can also be applied with a clean,
should be clearly marked and interconnected to prevent an external gate from being
lint-free cloth. This will
opened first. assist in preventing any further moisture from contacting the
galvanizing on the steel. Due to safety concerns with installation and use, Westeel does
benot
should be • The
driedrecommend
anddried
stored in only
and a new
the exception
boxof
stored
use that
in aisto
oil center
free
new
on of unloading
box
other that is when
partsissuch
free a properly
of roof
as sheetsdesigned and installed
and safety ladders.side draw system is
utilized. However, as bins tend to go out of round when employing side draws, the bin must be completely
emptied before refilling.
od-grade oil can also be applied with a clean, Page A10
s, a further
any • When
food-grade
moisture unloading
oilfrom
can also be
contactinga bin with a with
applied
the mobile auger through a properly designed auger chute, the entry end of the
a clean,
cerns withany
venting auger
installation
furtherand should be pushed
use, Westeel
moisture contacting the of the bin before the auger is engaged. Slower rates of flow are
from doesinto the center
sety concerns with installation and use,exceed
such as roof preferable
sheets and and
safety should
ladders. not the capacity
Westeel does of an 8” auger.
her
A10
parts such as roofthat
• Ensure sheets anddoor
the inner safety ladders.
panels of grain bin doors are completely closed and latched before filling the
grain bin.
Page A10• Never enter a loaded grain bin for any reason. Grain can be a killer.

3.9. Important Notes

• Westeel does not provide a foundation design for this product, and is not liable for any damages or injuries
related to inadequately designed or constructed foundations. Customers must contract professional services
for all foundation design and construction work. For information on foundation design requirements, refer
to Section 3.2. – Foundation Design and Loads on page 11.
• In order to maintain your wall sheets in good condition separate sheets and allow air circulation between
them. Store sheets in a dry place. Do not store sheets with sheet ends pointing upwards.
• To keep an even pressure on walls, the bin must always be unloaded from the centre.

198818 R28 15
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

• Contact local power officials for minimum power line clearance.

• See Section 3.6. – Critical Assembly Requirements on page 13 for mandatory siting and assembly
requirements.
• Store only non-corrosive, free-flowing materials up to 55 lbs/ft3 (800 kg/m3) average compacted density in
Westeel bins.
• Tighten all bolts to the recommended torque settings.
• Do not locate grain bins close to high buildings, which might cause snow to fall onto or build up on the roof
of the grain bin. Consider future expansion and allow space for loading and unloading of the bin. Your dealer
and local government agricultural consultants can help you plan your storage system for maximum
efficiency.

16 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 4. PREPARATION

4. Preparation
4.1. Check Shipment
Unload the parts at the assembly site and compare the packing slip to the shipment. Ensure that all items have
arrived and that none are damaged.
Report damaged parts or shortages immediately to the delivering carrier, followed by a confirming letter
requesting inspection by the carrier, if required. Order any replacement parts immediately to ensure that
assembly will not be held up by missing parts. All parts will be charged for and credit will be issued by party at
fault. No credit will be issued if freight bills are signed as received in good condition.

4.2. List of Tools and Equipment

Use quality tools and equipment. Use them safely, and correctly, for their intended use. Tools for this
application should include:

Tools
• Electric or pneumatic (air) impact tools
• Power drill and drill bits
• Sockets (multiple 9/16" and 1/2" sockets recommended)
• Large-pocket carpenter pouch
• 8" (20 cm) metal punches (for aligning bolt holes)
• Step and extension ladders, construction grade
• 6-point wrenches (Imperial, box end)
• Metal-cutting saw suitable for cutting roof rings and wind rings
• Scaffolding
• Centre-post bin stand
• Crane and/or bin jacks

Minimum Recommended Safety Equipment

• A properly-stocked first-aid kit
• Eye, foot, head, and hand protection (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hard hat, work gloves)
• Cable, chain, or rope to tie-off bin or jacks in case of wind
• Body harness and lifeline (for use where falling hazard exists)
• Ground fault interrupt protected electrical hook-ups

4.3. Order Optional Equipment

Optional equipment such as unloading augers, aeration equipment, anchor bolts, foundation sealant, external
ladders, safety cage and platforms, etc., should all be on site and checked before assembly starts. Plan your
installation in advance. For details, see assembly instruction supplied with optional equipment.

198818 R28 17
4. PREPARATION SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

4.4. Site Selection

Choose a firm, level, well drained site with access for loading and unloading equipment. Remove all top soil and
organic or loose material. Foundation designs shown are based on minimum soil bearing capacity of 2,000 psf
(96 kPa) for Series 14 and 2,500 psf (120 kPa) for Series 19. If soil bearing capacity is unknown, consult a local
engineer or soil specialist. See Foundation details on pages 13 & 14. Top soil does not provide adequate
strength to support grain bins.
Do not locate grain bin close to high buildings which will cause snow to fall onto or build up on the roof of the
grain bin. Consider future expansion and allow space for loading and unloading of the bin. Your Westeel dealer
and local government agricultural consultants can help you plan your storage system for maximum efficiency.

18 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

5. Assembly
Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s
Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.

5.1. Assembly Safety

• Do not take chances with safety. The components can be large, heavy, and hard to handle.
Always use the proper tools, rated lifting equipment, and lifting points for the job.
• Carry out assembly in a large open area with a level surface.
• Always have two or more people assembling the grain bin.
• Make sure you have sufficient lighting for the work area.
• Tighten all fasteners according to their specifications. Do not replace or substitute bolts,
nuts, or other hardware that is of lesser quality than the hardware supplied by the
manufacturer.
• Stay away from overhead power lines and other obstructions during assembly. Contact with
power lines can cause electrocution.
• Do not work in high winds.

198818 R28 19
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

5.2. Foundations
Figure 3. FOUNDATIONS
Details for various types of foundations

BOLTS REPEAT THIS DIMENSION

SEQUENCE AROUND FOUNDATION
FOR A TOTAL OF 28 BOLTS

LAYOUT FOR SERIES 14

MODELS 144 TO 148

TO LOCATE ANCHOR BOLT

POSITIONS, SEE NOTE 7. LAYOUT FOR SERIES 19
MODELS 194 TO 198

BOLTS REPEAT THIS DIMENSION

SEQUENCE AROUND FOUNDATION
FOR A TOTAL OF 36 BOLTS
NOTE:
Several foundation options are shown
below. For best results, use Westeel
"SEALFORM" foundation kits. See your
TYPE "A" TYPE "B" Westeel dealer for details.
CURB FOOTING / FLOATING SLAB SINGLE POUR
Recommended for most soil conditions
BIN WALL
"G" ANCHOR
6 X 6 No. 10 WIRE BOLT (OPT. EXTRA)
EXPANSION JOINT AVAILABLE FROM
TAR
1 1
2 COVER 1 1 COVER WESTEEL DEALERS
2

6 MIN CONCRETE E E CONCRETE 6

B C
4"-6"
GRAVEL SOIL
SOIL 4"-6" GRAVEL
A
"H" RE-BARS "H" RE-BARS D
2" COVER 2" COVER

Figure 2. Layout & Slab type options

Page 13
20 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

Note
1. Use concrete with minimum 28 day compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17 MPa)
2. Remove all top soil, and any loose or organic material.
3. Sub soil should be checked for bearing strength 2,500 psf (120 kPa) minimum for all models.
4. Use coarse gravel fill to level the site only if excavation is not practical. Be sure to thoroughly
compact all fill.
5. Chamfer outside edge of concrete to ensure that water drains off freely.
6. Slope site to ensure water is free to run away from the grain bin even with build up of snow and ice.
7. The bottom ring angle and one tier of sheets can be used to locate the anchor bolts.

Table 1. Anchor Bolt Spacings

See Figure 3 on page 20

CA 18-7/16"
CB 21-13/16"
CHORD
CC 15-1/8"
CD 10-1/16"

Table 2. Foundation Dimensions Table

See Figure 3 on page 20

BIN MODEL
DIMENSIONS
144 & 145 146 147 & 148 194 TO 196 197 & 198
A 8" 12" 15" 8" 12"
B 12" 12" 12" 12" 12"
C 12" 12" 12" 12" 18"
D 8" 12" 12" 8" 8"
E 4" 4" 4" 6" 6"
F 8" 8" 10" 10" 10"
G 28” 28” 28” 36” 36”
AB 167-1/4" 167-1/4" 167-1/4" 230-7/8” 230-7/8”
AS 176" 180" 180" 240" 240"

Table 3. Concrete Requirements in yd3 (m3)

FOUNDATION "A" 3.0 (2.3) 3.5 (2.7) 4.0 (3.1) 7.5 (5.7) 8.5 (6.5)

FOUNDATION "B" 3.5 (2.7) 4.0 (3.1) 4.0 (3.1) 7.5 (5.7) 9.5 (7.3)

FOUNDATION "C" 4.5 (3.5) 4.5 (3.5) 5.5 (4.2) 10 (7.7) 10 (7.7)

198818 R28 21
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Table 4. Re-Bar & Wire Mesh Requirements

NO. & SIZE 4 - #3 Re-bar 4 - #3 Re-bar 4 - #3 Re-bar 4 - #3 Re-bar 4 - #3 Re-bar
H
QUANTITY 200' (75 lbs) 200' (75 lbs) 200' (75 lbs) 280' (106 lbs) 280' (106 lbs)
NO. & SIZE 4 - #3 Re-bar 4 - #3 Re-bar 6 - #3 Re-bar 6 - #3 Re-bar 6 - #3 Re-bar
K
QUANTITY 200' (75 lbs) 200' (75 lbs) 280' (106 lbs) 400' (150 lbs) 400' (150 lbs)
WIRE MESH ** 169 sq. ft. 176 sq. ft. 176 sq. ft. 314 sq. ft. 314 sq. ft.

* Concrete requirements shown are based on exact dimensions. Order slightly more to avoid shortages.
** Wire mesh quantity is doubled when Foundation Type C is used.

5.3. Assembly Procedure

1. Material Receiving
a. Unload bin parts near the foundation.
b. Locate items in order of their assembly.
For Materials Lists, see Section 7. – Appendix on page 57.
2. Bin Lifting
a. Use of a bin crane is recommended for lifting your bin. Pole jacks or bin jacks may also be used.
b. Ensure that rated capacity of all lifting devices exceeds the maximum bin weight.
c. If using a crane, lift using a round support or tripod inside the bin directly under the vent collar.
3. Roof Assembly
a. Using 3/8" x 3/4" bolts and 3/8" nuts, assemble the top tier of wall sheets, referring to:
• Figure 4 on page 23
• Table 5 on page 23
• Section 5.5. – Wall Sheet and Upright Layout on page 28

22 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

ROOF ASSEMBLY
Figure 4. Roof Assembly Detail
1
4 x 3 4 BOLTS c/w NUTS (F)
(LADDER TO ROOF RIB) 1 3
4x 4 BOLTS (AT PEAK)
1
4 x 3 4 BOLT (OPTIONAL) c/w FLANGED HEX NUTS (D)
PROVIDED FOR 19' ONLY
(R/S TO TOP RING ANGLE) VENT COLLAR

1
x 214 BOLTS c/w FLANGED CAULKING BEAD (E)
4
HEX NUTS (R/S RIB TO CAULKING BEAD (B)
TOP RING ANGLE) (C)
8 x 1 BOLTS c/w NUT & WASHER (G)
3

(TOP RING ANGLE JOINT)

TOP RING ANGLE
3 3
8 x 4 BOLTS c/w NUTS
(W/S TO W/S &
W/S TO TOP RING ANGLE)

CAULKING BEAD (A)

FLANGED HEX NUTS

Table 4.
Figure 5. Roof
RoofAssembly
Parts
ROOFROOF ROOF
ROOF
M/HM/H TOPTOP VENTVENT M/H BULB EAVES
EAVES
DESCRIPTION LADDER M/H BULB
DESCRIPTION SHEET
SHEET SHEET ANGLE
SHEET ASSEMBLY LADDER
ANGLEASSEMBLY GASKET CLOSURE
GASKET CLOSURE
P/N 14'
P/N for for 14'
BIN BIN 235601
235601 235613 236123
235613 236123 236060
236060 235615
235615 235623
235623 235651
235651
P/N for 19' BIN 235602 235614 236223 236060 235616 235623 235652
P/N for 19' BIN 235602 235614 236223 236060 235616 235623 235652

b. Caulk the vertical seams. (See A in Figure 4 on page 23.)

Note
Careful use of drift pins will ease assembly.
Do not tighten any nuts throughout the entire roof assembly until after all roof sheets are in place (unless
otherwise specified).
c.Figure
Attach5.theRoof
top ring angles
Sheet Lapsto the top corrugation of the top tier of wall sheets.
• Start the first angle in the centre of a wall sheet.
• Overlap the angles by two bolt holes.
• Use 3/8" x 1" bolts and washers at the two overlapped holes only. (See G in Figure 4 on page 23.)
d. Apply 6" of caulking to the top ring angle laps (See B in Figure 4 on page 23.)
e. Make the bin as round as possible.
f. Caulk the underside of the vent collar (See E in Figure 4 on page 23.)
g. Place the roof sheet with manhole and a regular roof sheet on the top ring angle and under the vent
assembly, to shed water.
Roof sheets have a large rib and a small rib for nesting.
Figure 6. Eaves Closure Installation Figure 7. Manhole Gasket

Page 16

198818 R28 23
 ROOF ROOF M/H TOP VENT M/H BULB EAVES
DESCRIPTION
5. ASSEMBLY SHEET SHEET ANGLESERIES
ASSEMBLY LADDER
14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM GASKET
& CONE MOUNT – YELLOWCLOSURE
TOP GRAIN BIN
P/N for 14' BIN 235601 235613 236123 236060 235615 235623 235651
Figure
P/N for 5. Nesting235602
19' BIN roof sheets 235614 236223 236060 235616 235623 235652

h. 5.
Figure Place the large
Roof Sheetrib Laps
on top.
i. Make sure the manhole and the roof ladder are adjacent to one another and located to match
conveniently with a wall ladder.
For this reason, the manhole is not normally located directly over the door. The manhole may be located
on either side of the roof ladder.
j. Position the vent assembly with the latch at ninety degrees to the roof sheet on which the roof ladder
will be located.
k. Install a 1/4" x 2-1/4" bolt through the common hole of the roof sheets, the roof ladder and the top ring
angle at the eaves (See C in Figure 4 on page 23.)
• Use 1/4" x 2-1/4" bolts for all roof rib / top ring angle connections.
• Use a 1/4" flange hex nut on the inside of the top ring angle.
• Install one 1/4" x 3/4" bolt at the vent cap using a 1/4" flanged hex nut. (See D in Figure 4 on page
Figure 6. Eaves
23.) Closure Installation Figure 7. Manhole Gasket
• Install 1/4" x 3/4" bolts using regular 1/4" hex nuts along the roof ribs (See F in Figure 4 on page 23 .)
Page 16
l. Install the remaining roof sheets in a similar fashion.
For the 19' bin, an extra bolt is provided for the bottom centre of each roof sheet. If the connection is
desired, mark the sheet from inside through the top angle and punch a hole from outside.
Note
Roof sheet with inspection hatch is normally adjacent to the roof ladder.
Note
It may be necessary to slide the ring of wall sheets in or out, or to raise or lower the vent
assembly to get the vent to sit horizontally and in the best location for the erection of the
remainder of the roof sheets. If the weight of the roof tips the vent assembly too much, a sheet
or two on the opposite side can be installed to balance the load
m. After all roof sheets are in place, tighten the nuts around the vent collar.
n. If ventilation is not required, the roof may be sealed off by inserting eaves closures from the inside of
the bin between the top ring angle and roof rib. (See Figure 6 on page 25.)

24 198818 R28
 8 4
(W/S TO W/S &
W/S TO TOP RING ANGLE)
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

Figure 6. Plastic Eaves Closure

Figure 5. Roof Sheet Laps
CAULKING BEAD (A)

FLANGED HEX NUTS

Roof Assembly
ROOF ROOF M/H TOP VENT M/H BULB EAVES
ON SHEET SHEET ANGLE ASSEMBLY LADDER GASKET CLOSURE
BIN 235601 235613 236123 236060 235615 235623 235651
BIN 235602 235614 236223 236060 235616 235623 235652

Figure
o. Tighten nuts at the eaves after 6. Eaves
inserting Closure Installation
closures. Figure 7. Manhole
p. Tighten remaining nuts along roof ribs and in wall sheets using recommended torque.
Page 16
q. Attach bulb gasket to lip of manhole. (See Figure 7 on page 25.)

Figure 7. Manhole Gasket

Roof Sheet Laps

ROOF AND WALL SHEET ASSEMBLY

STEP 3: ROOF ASSEMBLY (continued)
e: After all roof sheets are in place, tighten the nuts around the vent collar. If ventilation is not required, the
Toroof
Eaves Closure operate
maythe
Installationroof manhole:
be sealed Figure
off by inserting eaves 7. Manhole
closures Gasket
from the inside of the bin between the top ring angle and
• roof
Userib (Figure
thumb 6). Tighten
pressure nuts atshown.
in the position the eaves
(Edgeafter inserting
or butt closures.
of hand Proceed
also works well.) to tighten remaining nuts
Page 16
along roof ribs and in wall sheets using recommended torque. Attach bulb gasket to lip of manhole (Figure
Figure7).
8. Operating the roof manhole

Use thumb pressure in the position shown. (Edge or butt of hand also works well.) Press towards lid for easy
"pop-up" release. Pushing the spring in helps the lip of the cover to clear the "nose" of the spring. The force of
the compressed
198818 R28 gasket helps get the manhole cover off the catch. (Manhole is more difficult to open without
25 a
bulb gasket in place.) Apply a small amount of lubrication on the "nose" of the spring catch as shown to reduce
the friction of the cover as it slides over the catch. WD40 or equivalent will work without attracting dust.
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

• Press towards lid for easy "pop-up" release.

Pushing the spring in helps the lip of the cover to clear the "nose" of the spring. The force of the
compressed gasket helps get the manhole cover off the catch. (Manhole is more difficult to open
without a bulb gasket in place.)
• Apply a small amount of lubrication on the "nose" of the spring catch as shown to reduce the friction of
the cover as it slides over the catch. WD40 or equivalent will work without attracting dust.
4. Wall Sheet Assembly
a. Assemble the wall sheets as shown inFigure 4 on page 23 and described Section 5.5. – Wall Sheet and
Upright Layout on page 28.
b. When using lifting jacks, locate the jacks as close to the bin sheets as possible. The jacks should not pull
the sheets inward or outward. Tighten the bolts on the vertical seams before lifting with the jacks.
c. To shed water on the outside of the bin, overlap wall sheets to the outside so that the bottom edge of
the upper sheet is always on the outside of the sheet immediately below it. Caulk all vertical wall seams.
d. On 6 to 8 tier models the upright stiffener is made in two pieces. The upper section of this stiffener
should be installed as soon as the bin reaches three to five tiers in height. Use 3/8 x 1" bolts for all
upright to side sheet connections. Include a flat washer against the nut at the point where the upright
meets the top ring. (See Figure 40 on page 43.)
Note
Special uprights are located at the left side of the door on 6 to 8 tier models. These uprights are
color-coded as shown in the following table and have a "SPECIAL UPRIGHT" label. Special Uprights
are installed on left side of door with opposite orientation to standard upright.

Table 6. Special Uprights

PART No. 236341 236541 236543
BIN USED ON 6 TO 8 TIER 7 TIER 8 TIER
COLOR CODE YELLOW ORANGE WHITE

26 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

5.4. Bin Roundness

It is imperative that the bin be as round as possible. The following steps describe how to ensure the bin is
round.
1. Verify that the foundation meets all the requirements of the installation.
2. Scribe the bin circumference onto the foundation as follows:
a. Anchor a string to the exact center of the concrete foundation.
b. Consult the following table to find the scribe radius for the size of the bin being assembled.
c. Using the required string length, scribe the bin circumference onto the foundation.
The radius values given in the chart are 3/4–inch smaller than the wall sheet radius at the bottom. This
ensures that the scribed circle can be seen during assembly. A perfectly placed ring of sheets should be
3/4 inch on the outside of this scribed circle.
3. After the first ring of wall sheets has been assembled, check the position and roundness of the ring:
a. Verify that the maximum amount that the bin is out of round is no more than 0.75" on the radius, when
measured from the center of the bin.
b. Verify that the wall sheets form a smooth circle with no flat spots or cauliflower shaped curves.
c. Before anchoring the bin to the foundation, re-check to ensure that the bin is round and within
tolerance.
Correcting for roundness becomes much more difficult the longer you wait.
4. Locate anchor bolts towards the outside of the anchor bolt slots (away from bin) to permit the incremental
expansion that can occur with the initial filling of the bin.
5. When setting jacks, make sure they are also set round and that they are anchored to the concrete.

Table 7. Scribe Radius – 14' and 19' Bins

Nominal Bin Diameter Scribe Radius
(ft) (ft in)

14 6'10"
19 9'6"

198818 R28 27
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

5.5. Wall Sheet and Upright Layout

5.5.1 Models 144 to 148 Flat Bottom Bins

Figure 9. Model 144 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 10. Model 144 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
2. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
3. Do not cut through uprights when using an aeration transition.

28 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

Figure 11. Model 145 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 12. Model 145 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
2. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
3. Do not cut through uprights when using an aeration transition.

198818 R28 29
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Figure 13. Model 146 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 14. Model 146 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in first three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
4. For details of the two upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.

30 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

Figure 15. Model 147 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 16. Model 147 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in first three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
4. For details of the two upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.

198818 R28 31
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Figure 17. Model 148 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 18. Model 148 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in first three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
4. For details of the two upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.

32 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

5.5.2 Models 144 to 148 Cone Mount Bins

Figure 19. Model 144 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Figure 20. Model 145 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Figure 21. Model 146 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Note
1. For Model 146, bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in bottom three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with upright support brackets.
4. For details of the two upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.
5. For Model 145 bin on hopper, the upright to wall sheet joint requires reinforcement (see Section
5.7. – Two-Piece Upright Installation on page 43).
6. Bins used for pea storage require upright upgrade kits P/N 235629 (145) or 235625 (146).
7. See Important Notes in Section 5.11. – Bin to Hopper Cone Installation on page 52

198818 R28 33
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Figure 22. Model 147 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Figure 23. Model 148 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Note
1. For Models 147 and 148, bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in bottom three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with upright support brackets.
4. For details of the two upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.
5. 7 & 8 tier bins require special high-capacity hoppers
6. Bins used for pea storage require upright upgrade kits P/N 235633 (147) or 235635 (148).
7. See Important Notes in Section 5.11. – Bin to Hopper Cone Installation on page 52

34 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

5.5.3 Models 194 to 198 Flat Bottom Bins

Figure 24. Model 194 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 25. Model 194 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
2. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
3. Do not cut through uprights when using an aeration transition.

198818 R28 35
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Figure 26. Model 195 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 27. Model 195 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
2. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
3. Do not cut through uprights when using an aeration transition.

36 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

Figure 28. Model 196 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 29. Model 196 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in first three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
4. For details of the two—piece upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.

198818 R28 37
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Figure 30. Model 197 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 31. Model 197 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in first three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
For wood floors, uprights must be located directly over a skid member.
4. For details of the two—piece upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.

38 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

Figure 32. Model 198 — Door in first and second tiers

Figure 33. Model 198 — Door in second and third tiers

Note
1. Bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in first three tiers.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with base plates.
For wood floors, uprights must be located directly over a skid member.
4. For details of the two—piece upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.

198818 R28 39
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

5.5.4 Models 194 to 198 Cone Mount Bins

Figure 34. Model 194 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Figure 35. Model 195 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Figure 36. Model 196 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Note
1. For Model 196, bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in the first and third tiers from the
bottom.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with upright support brackts.
4. For details of the two upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.
5. Bins used for pea storage require upright upgrade kits P/N 235630 (195) or 235626 (196).
6. See Important Notes in Section 5.11. – Bin to Hopper Cone Installation on page 52

40 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

Figure 37. Model 197 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Figure 38. Model 198 — Cone Mount Bin (without door)

Note
1. For Model 197 and 198, bolt uprights continuously at vertical wall seams in the first and third tiers
from the bottom.
2. Ensure that uprights are bolted at wall sheet-to-top angle connection.
3. Ensure that uprights are in contact with upright support brackets.
4. For details of the two upright overlap see Figure 40 on page 43.
5. 7 & 8 tier bins require special high-capacity hoppers
6. Bins used for pea storage require upright upgrade kits P/N 235634 (197) or 235636 (198).
7. See Important Notes in Section 5.11. – Bin to Hopper Cone Installation on page 52

5.6. Bottom Ring Angle and Upright Installation

Bottom Ring Angle Installation
1. Attach one bottom ring angle under the grain bin door.
2. Centre the angle under the door and attach it to the side sheets with 3/8 x 1" bolts.
3. Overlap the second bottom ring angle one hole and bolt to the side sheet with 3/8 x 1" bolt using a flat
washer on the inside of the lap.
4. Caulk across the angle at the overlap.

198818 R28 41
STEP 5: BOTTOM RING ANGLE INSTALLATION
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN
Attach one bottom ring angle under the grain bin door. Centre the angle under the door and attach it to the side sheets
with 3/8 x 1" bolts. Overlap the second bottom ring angle one hole and bolt to the side sheet with 3/8 x 1" bolt using a
Figure
flat 39.on Bottom
washer Ring
the inside Assembly
of the lap. Caulk across the angle at the overlap as shown in Figure 10.
3
8" x BOLTS c/w
WASHERS & NUTS

CAULKING (NOT SUPPLIED) IS

TO BE APPLIED IF BIN IS USED
FOR DRYING. APPLY
CAULKING UNDER HOLES ON
WALL SHEET AS SHOWN

BOTTOM RING ANGLE

P/N 236122 - 14' DIA OVERLAP 1 HOLE
P/N 236220 - 19' DIA AS SHOWN
SEALING STRIP (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
COMPRESS SEALING STRIP BY TIGH
ANCHOR BOLTS BEFOR INSTALLING

Figure
Upright10. Bottom Ring Assembly
Installation
1. For 4 & 5 Tier Models:
TOP ANGLE
a. Install the uprights as shown in Section 5.5. – Wall Sheet and
14' DIA P/NUpright
236123 Layout on page 28 and Figure 40
3
19' DIA P/N 236220 4" TOP END
on page 43.
STEP
b. 6:Use
UPRIGHT INSTALLATION
3/8 x 1" bolts with flat washers on the inside (against the nut) at both top and bottom ring angles.
FOR 4 & 5 TIER NoteMODELS
Install the uprights as shown
Uprights in Figures
have top 9a toends.
and bottom 9d, 9m
Fortoproper
9p orientation, see Figure 40 on page 43.
and Figure 11. Use 3/8 x 1" bolts with flat washers on the
2. For
inside 6 To 8the
(against Tier Models:
nut) at both top and bottom ring angles.
Upright stiffeners are made in two pieces.
Note: Uprights have top and bottom ends. See Figure 11 for
proper
a. orientation.
Install the upper section as soon as the bin reaches three to five tiers in height as per detail
3
for 4 & 5 tier
8" x 1" BOLT c/w
models above. WASHER & NUT
FOR 6 TO 8 TIER MODELS
b. stiffener
Upright Install the bottominportion
is made of theInstall
two pieces. uprighttheasupper
shown in Section 5.5. – Wall Sheet and Upright Layout on
section aspage 28 as
soon andtheFigure 41 on page
bin reaches 44. to five tiers in
three
heightc.asUse
per 3/8
detail for 4 & 5 tier models above.
x 1" bolts with flat washers on the inside (against the nut)
BOTTOM at the bottom ring angle and at the
ANGLE
middle of the two-piece upright. 14' DIA P/N 236122
Install bottom portion of the upright as shown in Figures 9e to 19' DIA P/N 236220
9j, 9q to 9v and Figure 12. Use 3/8 x 1" bolts with flat
washers on the inside (against the nut) at the bottom ring
angle and at the middle of the two-piece upright.
UPRIGHT BASE PLATE
P/N 236545

CAUTION
SHIM UPRIGHT BASE PLATE TO ENSURE SOLID
CONTACT WITH FOUNDATION. SECURE PLATE
WITH ADHESIVE OR CONCRETE NAIL.
DO NOT CUT FAN TRANSITION HOLE IN BOTTOM Figure 11. Upright Assembly
ANGLE OR IN UPRIGHTS

Page 32

42 198818 R28
 OM RING ANGLE
236122 - 14' DIA
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM
OVERLAP 1 HOLE & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY
236220 - 19' DIA AS SHOWN
SEALING STRIP (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
COMPRESS SEALING STRIP BY TIGH
ANCHOR BOLTS BEFOR INSTALLING
Figure 40. Upright Assembly
tom Ring Assembly

TOP ANGLE
14' DIA P/N 236123
3
19' DIA P/N 236220 4" TOP END

GHT INSTALLATION
ODELS
as shown in Figures 9a to 9d, 9m to 9p
e 3/8 x 1" bolts with flat washers on the
nut) at both top and bottom ring angles.

e top and bottom ends. See Figure 11 for

ation. 3
8" x 1" BOLT c/w
WASHER & NUT
MODELS
made in two pieces. Install the upper
s the bin reaches three to five tiers in
for 4 & 5 tier models above. BOTTOM ANGLE
14' DIA P/N 236122
n of the upright as shown in Figures 9e to 19' DIA P/N 236220
igure 12. Use 3/8 x 1" bolts with flat
ide (against the nut) at the bottom ring
ddle of the two-piece upright.
UPRIGHT BASE PLATE
P/N 236545

AUTION
When cutting a fan transition
SHIM UPRIGHThole,
BASEdo not TO
PLATE cutENSURE
into theSOLID
bottom angle or into uprights.
CONTACT WITH FOUNDATION. SECURE PLATE
WITH ADHESIVE OR CONCRETE NAIL.
3. Shim the upright base plate to ensure solid contact with the foundation.
AN TRANSITION HOLE IN BOTTOM
UPRIGHTS
4. Secure the plate with adhesive or a Figure
concrete 11.
nail. Upright Assembly

5.7. Two-Piece Upright Installation

Page 32
FOR 6, 7 & 8 TIER MODELS (8 TIER MODEL SHOWN)
1. Install the uprights as shown on the side sheet layouts.
2. On 6, 7 & 8 tiers bins, the upright stiffener is made in two pieces and the upper section should be installed
as soon as the bin is three to five tiers in height.
3. Use 3/8" x 1" bolts and flat washers on the inside (against the nut) at both top and bottom ring angles and
at the middle of two piece uprights.

198818 R28 43
 TWO-PIECE UPRIGHT INSTALLATION
FOR 6, 7 & 8 TIER MODELS (8 TIER MODEL SHOWN)
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN
Install the uprights as shown on the side sheet layouts. On 6, 7 & 8 tiers bins, the upright stiffener is made in two pieces
and the upper section should be installed as soon as the bin is three to five tiers in height. Use 3/8 x 1" bolts and flat
Figure 41. on
washers Two-Piece
the insideUpright
(against the nut) at both top and bottom ring angles and at the middle of two piece uprights.
TOP RING ANGLE

3/4"

NOTE NOTE
Special uprights are located at Uprights have a hole 1-1/4"
the left side of the door on 6 to up from the bottom end
8 tier models. These uprights (236538 for 6 tier bins has
are color coded as shown in the 3
4" distance from top and
chart below. ("Special Upright" bottom: it can be incerted
label is attached.) for use on left side of door.)

3
8" x 1" BOLTS c/w
GALV. WASHERS
TWO PIECE AND NUTS
UPRIGHT
OVER LAP
ON 6 TO 8
TIER BOLT AT 212" CENTERS
FOR FIRST & THIRD TIER
ON MODELS 196, 197 &
198. USE 3 8 x 1" BOLTS. UPRIGHTS ARE BOLTED
CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE
FIRST THREE TIERS ON
MODEL 146, 147 & 148.
USE 3 8 x 1" BOLT

BOTTOM RING ANGLE

ShimNote
upright base plate to ensure solid contact with foundation.
Shim
Secure upright
plate with base plateor
adhesive toconcrete
ensure solid
nail.contact with foundation. Secure plate 12.
Figure with Two
adhesive or
piece upright
concrete nail.
CAUTION
Note DO NOT CUT UPRIGHTS TO INSTALL FAN TRANSITION
DO NOT CUT UPRIGHTS TO INSTALL FAN TRANSITION
Table 8. Parts List DESCRIPTION SERIES 14 PART NUMBER SERIES 19 PART NUMBER

TOP ANGLE DESCRIPTION SERIES 14 PART236123

NUMBER 236223
SERIES 19 PART NUMBER
TOP ANGLE ANGLE
BOTTOM 236123236122 236223
236220
BOTTOM ANGLE 236122 236220
BASE PLATE 236545
BASE PLATE 236545
BOTTOM
BOTTOM UPRIGHT
UPRIGHT 236340
236340
BOTTOM
BOTTOM UPRIGHT @ LEFT
UPRIGHT HAND HAND
@ LEFT SIDE OFSIDE
DOOROF DOOR 236341
236341(SPECIAL UPRIGHT
(SPECIAL - YELLOW)
UPRIGHT - YELLOW)
TOP UPRIGHT - 6 TIER 236538
TOP UPRIGHT - 6 TIER 236538
TOP UPRIGHT - 7 TIER 236540
TOP
TOP UPRIGHT
UPRIGHT - 7 TIER
- 7 TIER @ LEFT HAND SIDE OF DOOR 236540- ORANGE)
236541 (SPECIAL UPRIGHT
TOP
TOPUPRIGHT
UPRIGHT- 8 TIER
- 7 TIER @ LEFT HAND SIDE OF DOOR 236542UPRIGHT - ORANGE)
236541 (SPECIAL
TOP UPRIGHT - 8 TIER @ LEFT HAND SIDE OF DOOR 236543 (SPECIAL UPRIGHT - WHITE)
TOP UPRIGHT - 8 TIER 236542
TOP UPRIGHT - 8 TIER @ LEFT HAND SIDE OF DOOR 236543 (SPECIAL UPRIGHT - WHITE)

Page 33

44 198818 R28
 SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

5.8. Upright Reinforcement Model 145 Cone Mount Bin

Mounting Screw Installation
Model 145 bins are mounted on hoppers using #12 x 7/8” self-drilling screws (45 included).
Install the screws during normal assembly, regardless of whether the addition of hoppers is planned.
1. Install the screws from outside the bin, through the wall sheet and into the upright.
2. Use two screws per wall sheet, screwing them into the "valley" between corrugations, spaced at
approximately 10" on centre. (See Figure 42 on page 45.)
3. Install screws to the full height of the bin.
4. To be effective, make sure the screws go solidly into the upright. (Screws do not have to be exactly on
centre of the upright.)
5. Avoid over-tightening. Tighten just enough to ensure good contact of the sealing washer.
6. Install 10 screws into each of the four long uprights (#236542). Five extra screws are provided.
7. For best results, use a TEKS screw driver, operating at 2500 rpm with a self-releasing clutch.
UPRIGHT REINFORCEMENT
MODELFigure
145 42. CONE
Upright Reinforcement
MOUNT BIN
UPRIGHT

8”; 45 pcs) are necessary if Model 145 bin is WALL

SHEET
It is recommended that they be installed BOLTS
embled, regardless of whether the addition

m outside the bin, through the wall sheet and

ews per wall sheet, in the "valley" of the
oximately 10" on centre as per the figure INSIDE
lled for the full height of the bin. SELF
OF BIN
DRILLLING
he upright to be effective, but do not have to SCREWS
upright. Avoid over-tightening. Tighten just
ct of the sealing washer. Model 145's have
Install 10 screws per upright. Five extra
est results, use a TEKS screw driver with
clutch.

Figure 13. Upright reinforcement

Bolt and Fastener Check
ENER CHECK
1. When the bin is complete and the bottom ring angle is in position on the anchor bolts, tighten all bolts. (See
d the bottom ring angle7.5.
Section is in– position on the anchor
Recommended bolts, tighten
Bolt Assembly on pageall64.)
bolts. Refer to
s on Page 42. When tightening the bottom wall sheet to the bottom ring angle,
2. When tightening
e following tightening sequence the bottom
should wall sheet
be followed to to the bottom
prevent the sideringsheet
angle,from
Sealform or hopper cone, use the
last few bolts. By tightening the bolts progressively around the bottom ring angle when tightening the last few bolts.
following tightening sequence to prevent the side sheet from bulging
sted sequence may(See Figure
cause 43 on misalignment
hole page 46.) and sheet bulging due to hole size

ertical seam
bolts in a
zontal seam At position "2" repeat the procedure as
cal seam is described at position “1.” Tighten
ion “2.” 198818 R28 45
vertical seam and then horizontal seam.
Move to position “3” and continue
 When the bin is complete and the bottom ring angle is in position on the anchor bolts, tighten all bolts. Refer to
Recommenced Bolt Torques on Page 42. When tightening the bottom wall sheet to the bottom ring angle,
5.Sealform
ASSEMBLYor hopper cone, the following tightening SERIES 14 & 19
sequence FLAT BOTTOM
should & CONEto
be followed MOUNT – YELLOW
prevent TOP sheet
the side GRAIN BIN
from
bulging when tightening the last few bolts. By tightening the bolts progressively around the bottom ring angle
without following the suggested sequence may cause hole misalignment and sheet bulging due to hole size
tolerances.
Figure 43. Tightening Sequence

Start tightening bolts along vertical

at position “1.” Then tighten bolts in a
clockwise direction along horiz At position "2" repeat the procedure as
and ring angle until next vertical seam described at position “1.” Tighten
reached, Then move to position “2.” vertical seam and then horizontal seam.
Move to position “3” and continue
through the numbered sequences.
NOTE: Your installation may have a
different number of vertical
depending on
but the tightening sequence
remains the same
Note
NOTE: A minimum of 6 equally-spaced anchor bolts are required per bin, although one anchor bolt per each slot in
Tightening
the bottomthe bolts
ring progressively
angle around the
is recommended. bottom ring
A foundation anglestrip
sealing without following
(optional extrathe suggested
available from Westeel
sequence may cause hole misalignment and sheet bulging due to hole size tolerances.
dealers) should be installed to seal the bin to the concrete and to accommodate slight bin movement which
maytightening
a. Start occur during
boltsloading (seevertical
along the Figureseam
10). atInsert base
position 1. plates under the uprights, filling any gaps. This
provides for full transfer of the vertical load carried by the uprights directly to the foundation.
b. Tighten bolts in a clockwise direction along the horizontal seam and ring angle until next vertical seam
is reached.
STEP 8: BIN
c. Move LIFTING
to position 2. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL
d. Repeat the procedure as done at position 1.
Remove the bin crane, pole, (or lifting jack lugs) and inspect the assembled bin’s connections.
e. Tighten the vertical seam and then the horizontal seam.
f. Move to position 3. Page 34
g. Continue the sequence as shown in Figure 43 on page 46.
Note
Your installation may have a different number of vertical seams depending on your bin diameter,
but the tightening sequence remains the same
Note
A minimum of six equally-spaced anchor bolts are required per bin, although one anchor bolt per
each slot in the bottom ring angle is recommended. A foundation sealing strip (optional extra
available from Westeel dealers) should be installed to seal the bin to the concrete and to
accommodate slight bin movement which may occur during loading (see Figure 40 on page 43).
Insert base plates under the uprights, filling any gaps. This provides for full transfer of the vertical
load carried by the uprights directly to the foundation.

Bin Lifting Equipment Removal

1. Remove the bin crane, pole, (or lifting jack lugs).
2. Inspect the assembled bin’s connections.

46 198818 R28
 SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

5.9. Door Installation

Door Uprights
1. Install uprights on both sides of door as per wall sheet layouts.
2. Bolt uprights to bottom ring angle, wall sheet and door jamb using 3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts.
3. Use 3/8" flat washers wherever slots occur in uprights.
DOOR INSTALLATION
4. Tighten all bolts, including those above and below door.
S Figure 44. Door Uprights
h sides of door as per wall sheet layouts.
m ring angle, wall sheet and door jamb UPRIGHT
nd nuts. Use 3/8" flat washers wherever
Tighten all bolts, including those above
and below door.

OLTS
TS AND WASHERS 3
8 x 1" BOLT C/W
NUT & WASHER
CAULKING
DOOR TIE BACK

DOOR ASSEMBLY
BOTTOM RING ANGLE

Figure 13. Door Uprights

Door DOOR
1. Apply Apply
caulking strip tostrip
caulking outside of lineofofline
to outside holes as illustrated.
of holes as illustrated. Install door
assembly behind upper sheet in order to shed water. Bolt along horizontal
2. Installseams
door assembly behind
at top and upper
bottom usingsheet
3/8" xin1"order
boltsto shed
and water.
nuts. (Leave corners
openhorizontal
3. Bolt along for uprights.) Useat3/8"
seams top flat
andwashers
bottom over
usingthree
3/8"slots in header.
x 1" bolts Do
and nuts.
not tighten hardware at this time. Locate tie-back for door panel as shown.
Installation (Leave corners open for uprights.)
4. Use 3/8" flat washers over three slots in header.
5. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Locate door tie-back to secure the door in open position.
Note
Any of the chain links can be used to bolt through to the bin at an existing or field drilled wall sheet
or stiffener hole. Chain links can be cut if shorter door tie-back is needed. The door tie-back uses a
hook to attach to the door handle’s lockable ring.

Figure 15. Latch engagement

ON
ches operate properly. Lubricate both sides of latch end as shown. Latching mechanism will
rst grain load. Some pre-stressing of latch is required to ensure a tight seal. The latch should
o close. If tie 198818 R28 will not engage latch keepers or if tie bar is not flat against door jambs
bar latches 47
roceed to adjust one side at a time as follows.
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Figure 45. Door Installation

Figure 45. Door Installation

Latch Operation
1. Ensure that tie bar latches operate properly.
2. Lubricate both sides of latch end as shown.
Latching mechanism will become looser after first grain load. Some pre-stressing of latch is required to
ensure a tight seal. The latch should require firm pressure to close.
3. If tie bar latches will not engage latch keepers or if tie bar is not flat against door jambs with latches closed,
proceed to adjust one side at a time as follows:
a. On the "open" side of the door, loosen the two bolts holding the latch keeper to the jamb.
b. Use a C-clamp to hold the tie bar tightly closed against the jamb.
c. Turn the handle to the closed position with full engagement of the keeper.
d. Wedge a flat screwdriver between the tie bar and the latch keeper above and below the tie bar (only
shown from above).
e. Tighten the bolts holding the keeper.
f. Repeat on the hinge side of the door.

48 198818 R28
 DOOR
Apply caulking strip to outside of line of holes as illustrated. Install door
assembly behind upper sheet in order to shed water. Bolt along horizontal
SERIES 14 &DOOR
19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN
ASSEMBLY 5. ASSEMBLY
seams at top and bottom using 3/8" x 1" bolts and nuts. (Leave corners
open for uprights.) Use 3/8" flat washers over three slots in header. Do
not tighten hardware at this time. Locate tie-back for door panel as shown.
Figure 46.
FigureLatch
14. Engagement
Door Installation

Ensure that tie bar latches operate properly. Lubricate both sides of latch end as shown. Latching mechanism will
5.10. Auger Chute Assembly
become looser after first grain load. Some pre-stressing of latch is required to ensure a tight seal. The latch should
require firm pressure to close. If tie bar latches will not engage latch keepers or if tie bar is not flat against door jambs
with latches closed, proceed to adjust one side at a time as follows.
Note
1. On "open" side of door loosen two bolts holding latch keeper to jamb.
Right and left are viewed from the outside of the bin looking in (as per auger chute sides).
2. Use "C" clamp to hold tie bar tightly closed against jamb.
3. Turn handle to closed position with full engagement of keeper.
Auger Chute Installation
4. Wedge a flat screwdriver between tie bar and latch keeper above and below tie bar (only shown from above).
5. Tighten
1. Open bolts chute
the auger holding keeper.(235125) and remove the auger chute cover, auger chute sides and door
package
6. Repeatpackage.
hardware steps 1 to 4 on hinge side of door.

2. Attach the chute sides to the chute cover, as shown inPage 35

Figure 47 on page 50.
a. Hold the 5/16" square nuts up to the bottom of the hole in the chute side and start the bolt from the
top of the chute cover.
b. Once the bolt has started into the nut, the nut will not turn, and the bolts can be tightened from the top.
c. Do not tighten until the entire assembly has been attached to the tie bar.

198818 R28 49
 inside of inside door jambs. See "CAUTION" below. Tighten all chute hardware.
6. Slide rubber latch protectors onto tie bar latch handles. Apply a few drops of soap inside protector to eas
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN
7. Attach tie back chain to bin wall at second bolt to right of door as shown in Figure 17. Open tie bar fu
chute up and hang it from chain as shown in Figure 17. This will allow for easy bin clean-out during e
Figure 47. Auger Chute
8. IfAssembly
tie bar begins to sag or does not close easily over load pins, loosen tie bar hinge bolts and adjust (see

TIE BAR HINGES

TIE BAR
5/16” x ¾” BOLT

TIE BACK CHAIN

INSIDE DOOR JAMB

5/16” SQ. NUT
RIGHT AUGER HANDLE
CHUTE SIDE AUGER CHUTE COVER

3. Attach handle to chute cover.

Figure 16. Auger chute assembly Figure 17. Tie bac
4. Attach completed auger chute to tie bar as shown in Figure 47 on page 50.
EXTRA DOOR BOARD INSTALLATION
Do not tighten the hardware.
5. Lift the auger chuteFor
anddrying
lowerbins
it. with under floor unloading, replace auger chute with optional door board package (23512
3/8" x 3/4" bolts from lower left inside door jamb (see Figure 16) and attach lower door board as per upper
a. Ensure that chute
Usesides
5/16"sitx firmly on inside
3/4" bolts door
and nuts to jambs.
plug holes in tie bar.
b. Clips on chute sides must be on inside of inside door jambs.

CAUTION
BEFORE LOADING THE BIN WITH GRAI
c. Be sure the tie bar is firmly latched and auger chute is seated over the inside door jambs.
SURE TIE BAR IS FIRMLY LATCHED AN
d. Tighten all chute hardware. CHUTE IS SEATED OVER INSIDE DOOR

6. Slide rubber latch protectors onto tie bar latch handles. Apply a few drops of soap inside protector to ease
assembly. Page 36
7. Attach tie back chain to the bin wall at the second bolt to the right of the door as shown in Figure 48 on
page 51.
8. Open the tie bar fully.
9. Lift auger chute up and hang it from chain as shown in Figure 48 on page 51.
This will allow for easy bin clean-out during emptying.

50 198818 R28
 in to bin wall at second bolt to right of door as shown in Figure 17. Open tie bar fully, lift auger
it from chain as shown in Figure 17. This will allow for easy bin clean-out during emptying.
ag or does not close
SERIES 14 easily over
& 19 FLAT load pins,
BOTTOM loosen
& CONE tie bar
MOUNT hingeTOP
– YELLOW bolts andBIN
GRAIN adjust (see Figure 15). 5. ASSEMBLY

Figure 48. Tie Back Chain

BAR
5/16” x ¾” BOLT

TIE BACK CHAIN

AUGER HANDLE
SIDE AUGER CHUTE COVER

10. If tie bar begins to sag or does not close easily over load pins, loosen tie bar hinge bolts and adjust (see
chute assembly
Figure 46 on page 49). Figure 17. Tie back chain

OARD INSTALLATION
Extra Door Board Installation
For drying
nder floor unloading, bins with
replace augerunder
chutefloor
with unloading:
optional door board package (235126). Remove
ower left inside door jamb (see Figure 16) and attach lower door
1. Replace the auger chute with the optional doorboard aspackage
board per upper door board.
(235126).
and nuts to plug holes in tie bar.
2. Remove 3/8" x 3/4" bolts from lower left inside door jamb (see Figure 47 on page 50).

AUTION
3. Attach the lower doorBEFORE
board as LOADING THE BIN WITH GRAIN, BE
per the upper door board.
SURE TIE BAR IS FIRMLY LATCHED AND AUGER
4. Use 5/16" x 3/4" boltsCHUTE
and nutsIStoSEATED
plug holes in tieINSIDE
OVER bar. DOOR JAMBS.
Before loading the bin with grain, be sure the tie bar is firmly latched and auger chute is
seated over the inside door jambs.
Page 36

198818 R28 51
 146 - 2100 1600 lbs.
147 - 2400 14 ft. 228 Bushels 6'-7" 1900 lbs.
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN
148 - 2700 2200 lbs.
24"
196 - 4100 2700 lbs.
5.11. Bin to Hopper
197 - 4700 19 ft.
Cone Installation8'-6"
569 Bushels 3100 lbs.
198Westeel
Use only - 5300 hopper cones which are specifically designed to suit Westeel Series 14 & 19 Bins. When 3500 lbs.
installing a hopper cone to a new bin installation or a retro-fit to an existing bin site, refer to the instructions in
this*section.
Hopper capacity only. Refer to Bin Specifications on page 12 for bin capacities
** Bin
Figure 49.weight does
Bin and not include
Hopper weight of hopper, ladders or other accessories
Alignment

RCO (REMOTE CAP OPENER)

MANHOLE BESIDE LADDER • ROPE AT BACK
FULL BIN INDICATOR • HING AT BACK

SIDEWALL
LADDER

HANDLE LOCATION

"C"
Figure 20. Bin and Hopper Alignment
New Bin Application
Page 38
1. Pour the foundation as per the instructions provided with your hopper.
a. Ensure the foundation has fully cured before continuing the assembly of your bin.
b. If a Westeel skid base is used, a compacted gravel base can be used instead of a concrete foundation.
c. Follow the soil bearing information and site preparation instructions on Section 4.4. – Site Selection on
page 18 and Section 6.1. – Capacity and Dimensions on page 55.

52 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 5. ASSEMBLY

2. Assemble the bin as per the instructions in Section 5. – Assembly on page 19. Disregard the Bottom Ring
Angle and Door Installation instructions when your bin is installed on a hopper cone.
3. Position the hopper cone on the foundation and align the hopper with the bin as shown in Figure 49 on
page 52. Ensure all bottom holes on the bottom wall sheets are clear of bolts.
4. Use of a bin crane to lift your bin is recommended. Ensure the rated capacity of crane and all other lifting
devices exceed the maximum bin weight. Lift the bin by placing a round support or tripod inside the bin
directly under vent collar.
5. Loosen the vertical seams bolts on the bottom tier only for easy assembly.
a. Align bin with cone as shown in Figure 49 on page 52.
b. Fasten the bin to the hopper cone with 3/8" x 1" bolts (c/w nut and flat washer).
c. Insert one bolt on one side and the next bolt on the opposite side of the bin.
d. Install the next two bolts at right angles to the first two. This will maintain correct spacing.
e. Install all other bolts.
f. Tighten the bolts (including the bottom tier seam bolts).
6. Place upright support brackets under each upright and fasten the bracket to the cone with self-tapping
screws.
a. Ensure the load is transferred through the supports and support brackets.
b. If necessary, use steel shims (not supplied) to ensure full contact between the bracket and the upright.
c. Tighten all bolts.
d. Using the caulking supplied to seal around the inside of the wall sheet to hopper angle joint.
e. Supports must be tightly shimmed to the upright support brackets. Failure to do so can result in wall
sheet failure and will void the warranty

Retro-fit Application
1. Before beginning the installation of the hopper cone to your existing bin, ensure that all retro-fit parts
required are on site (i.e. replacement wall sheets, ladder sections, caulking, etc.) Refer to the foundation
instructions provided with your hopper. If you plan to re-use the existing foundation, a Westeel skid base
must be used.
2. Do NOT place hopper legs directly on an old foundation or failure will occur.
3. Position the hopper cone near the bin and foundation.
4. Remove fasteners at the bottom ring angle to wall sheet connection.
5. Remove the existing bin door and replace the wall sheets.
a. All fasteners on the first tier should be loosened to ease the bin to fit the hopper.
b. Ensure all old caulking is removed and the surface is cleaned to reapply caulking.
c. Any damaged sheets should be replaced prior to installing the bin on the hopper.
6. Lift the bin enough to allow removal of the bottom ring angle (see crane capacity notes above).
a. Remove all anchors flush with the concrete surface and clean the concrete surface.
b. Continue to lift the bin to clear the hopper cone and slide the cone to the center of the concrete pad.
c. Align the bin to the hopper as shown in Figure 49 on page 52.
d. Lower the bin onto the hopper cone and fasten the bin to the mounting angle per instructions above.

198818 R28 53
5. ASSEMBLY SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

e. Tighten all bolts and anchor the hopper cone to the existing concrete foundation.
f. If a skid base is used on the concrete foundation, ensure that the skid is level.
g. Shim under the hopper cone legs to ensure load transfer to the foundation.
7. Install the upright support brackets as per instructions above.
Important
• Use only lifting devices of adequate rated capacity.
• Ensure the hopper cone is level and all load points contact the foundation.
• Ensure all fasteners are tightened as per torque instructions in Section 7.5. – Recommended Bolt
Assembly on page 64.

Table 9. Hopper Cone Specifications

NOMINAL HOPPER HOPPER DISCHARGE CLEARANCE
HOPPER MODEL BIN WEIGHT **
DIAMETER CAPACITY* HEIGHT "C"
146 - 2100 1600 lbs.
147 - 2400 14 ft. 228 Bushels 6'-7" 1900 lbs.
148 - 2700 2200 lbs.
24"
196 - 4100 2700 lbs.
197 - 4700 19 ft. 569 Bushels 8'-6" 3100 lbs.
198 - 5300 3500 lbs.

* Hopper capacity only. For bin capacities, see Section 6.1. – Capacity and Dimensions on page 55.
** Bin weight does not include weight of hopper, ladders or other accessories

54 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 6. SPECIFICATIONS

6. Specifications
6.1. Capacity and Dimensions
Table 10. Bin Capacity Specifications
CAPACITY RATING
TONNES @ DENSITY BELOW SHIPPING WEIGHT
MODEL NO. NO. OF TIERS VOLUME (1)
DENSITY (kg/m3) (4)
bu(2) m3 (3) 575 700 770 lbs kg (4)
144 4 1442 48.6 29 36 39 1240 560
145 5 1757 59.2 36 43 48 1450 660
146 6 2072 69.8 42 51 56 1780 810
147 7 2388 80.4 48 59 65 2080 940
148 8 2703 90.9 55 67 73 2330 1060
194 4 2882 97.4 58 78 78 2030 920
195 5 3486 117.7 71 95 95 2390 1080
196 6 4091 138.0 83 111 111 2860 1300
197 7 4695 158.2 95 127 127 3260 1480
198 8 5300 178.5 107 144 144 3630 1650

Table 11. Bin Dimensions

DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION
MODEL NO. NO. OF TIERS A B C D E
ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m
144 4 10.2 3.1 14.2 4.33
145 5 12.7 3.86 16.7 5.09
146 6 13.4 4.08 13.8 4.21 14.1 4.30 15.2 4.62 19.2 5.85
147 7 17.7 5.38 21.7 6.61
148 8 20.2 6.15 24.2 7.38
194 4 10.2 3.1 15.8 4.8
195 5 12.7 3.86 18.3 5.56
196 6 18.7 5.70 19.1 5.82 19.4 5.91 15.2 4.62 20.8 6.32
197 7 17.7 5.38 23.3 7.09
198 8 20.2 6.15 25.8 7.85

Note
1. Capacities shown include 30° roof cone.
2. Based on 1.244 cu. ft per bu. and 5% compaction below eaves line
3. Based on 1 cu. ft = 0.0283 m³ and 5% compaction below eaves line
4. 1kg = 2.205 lb; 1 tonne = 1000 kg

198818 R28 55
6. SPECIFICATIONS SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

* I.D = Inside Dimension between uprights

* C.L. = Center Line to Center Line of corrugation
* O.D. = Outside to Outside of corrugation

56 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 7. APPENDIX

7. Appendix
7.1. Materials List - Flat Bottom Bins
Table 12. Models 144 to 148
Description Part No. 144 145 146 147 148
Remote Cap Opener 235514 1 1 1 1 1
Fill Cap Assembly 236060 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Sheet 235601 23 23 23 23 23
Roof Sheet c/w Inspection Hatch 235613 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Ladder Assembly 235615 1 1 1 1 1
Full Bin Indicator 235170 1 1 1 1 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 144 236124 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 145 236125 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 146 236126 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 147 236127 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 148 236128 1
Top Ring Angle 236123 4 4 4 4 4
Bottom Ring Angle 236122 4* 4* 4* 4* 4*
Upright .101 x 62.5 236779 2 2 1
Upright .101 x 91.5 236538 4
Upright .101 x 122 236540 3 4
Upright .101 x 122 Special 236541 1
Upright .101 x 152 236542 4 4
Upright .101 x 152 Special 236543 1
Upright .131 x 122 236340 3 4 4
Upright .131 x 122 Special 236341 1 1 1
Walk-in Door Assembly 235100 1 1 1 1 1
Auger Chute Package 235125 1 1 1 1 1
Hardware Pail 235497 1 1
Hardware Pail 235498 1
Hardware Pail 235499 1 1

* For bin models 235998 to 236002 for Sealform, no Bottom Ring Angle (236122) is provided

198818 R28 57
7. APPENDIX SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Table 13. Models 194 to 198

Description Part No. 194 195 196 197 198
Remote Cap Opener 235514 1 1 1 1 1
Fill Cap Assembly 236060 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Sheet 235602 23 23 23 23 23
Roof Sheet c/w Inspection Hatch 235614 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Ladder Assembly 235616 1 1 1 1 1
Full Bin Indicator 235170 1 1 1 1 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 194 236129 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 195 236130 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 196 236131 1 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 197 236132 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 198 Makeup 236133 1
Top Ring Angle 236223 6 6 6 6 6
Bottom Ring Angle 236220 6* 6* 6* 6* 6*
Upright .101 x 62.5 236779 2 2 1
Upright .101 x 91.5 236538 6
Upright .101 x 122 236540 3 5
Upright .101 x 122 Special 236541 1
Upright .101 x 152 236542 4 5
Upright .101 x 152 Special 236543 1
Upright .131 x 122 236340 5 6 6
Upright .131 x 122 Special 236341 1 1 1
Walk-in Door Assembly 235100 1 1 1 1 1
Auger Chute Package 235125 1 1 1 1 1
Hardware Pail 235500 1 1 1 1
Hardware Pail 235501 1
Hardware Pail 235502 1 1 1

* For bin models 236006-236007 for Sealform, no Bottom Ring Angle (236220) is provided

58 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 7. APPENDIX

7.2. Materials List - Cone Mount Bins

Table 14. Models 144 to 148 (Without Door)
Description Part No. 144 145 146 147 148
Remote Cap Opener 235514 1 1 1 1 1
Fill Cap Assembly 236060 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Sheet 235601 23 23 23 23 23
Roof Sheet c/w Inspection Hatch 235613 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Ladder Assembly 235615 1 1 1 1 1
Full Bin Indicator 235170 1 1 1 1 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 144 265367 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 145 265368 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 146 265369 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 147 236127 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 148 236128 1
Wall Sheet .038 x 42.5 Short 236116 1
Wall Sheet .049 x 42.5 Short 236112 1 2
Top Ring Angle 236123 4 4 4 4 4
Upright .101 x 91.5 236538 4
Upright .101 x 122 236540 3 5
Upright .101 x 152 236542 4 5
Upright .131 x 122 236340 4 5 5
Hardware Pail 235497 1 1
Hardware Pail 235498 1
Hardware Pail 235499 1 1
Caulking Box – 4 x 300 ml Tubes * 170448 1 1 1 1 1

* Tube Caulking supplied to seal wall sheet to hopper connection

198818 R28 59
7. APPENDIX SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

Table 15. Models 194 - 198 (Without Door)

Description Part No. 194 195 196 197 198
Remote Cap Opener 235514 1 1 1 1 1
Fill Cap Assembly 236060 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Sheet 235602 23 23 23 23 23
Roof Sheet c/w Inspection Hatch 235614 1 1 1 1 1
Roof Ladder Assembly 235616 1 1 1 1 1
Full Bin Indicator 235170 1 1 1 1 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 194 265370 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 195 265371 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 196 265372 1 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 197 265373 1
Wall Sheet Bundle 198 Makeup 265374 1
Top Ring Angle 236223 6 6 6 6 6
Upright .101 x 91.5 236538 6
Upright .101 x 122 236540 3 6
Upright .101 x 152 236542 4 6
Upright .131 x 122 236340 6 6 6
Hardware Pail 235500 1 1 1 1
Hardware Pail 235501 1
Hardware Pail 235502 1 1 1
Caulking Box – 5 x 300 ml Tubes 170449 1 1 1 1 1

* Tube Caulking supplied to seal wall sheet to hopper connection

60 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 7. APPENDIX

7.3. Materials List - Hardware Pails & Door

Table 16. Hardware Pails
SERIES 14 SERIES 19
DESCRIPTION PART NO.
235497 235498 235499 235500 235501 235502
HFS ¼ x ¾ c/w WASHER – Bag of 150 235900 1 1 1 1 1
HFS ¼ x ¾ c/w WASHER – Bag of 75 235901 1 1
HFS ¼ x 2¼ c/w WASHER – Bag of 25 235903 1 1 1 1 1
HEX NUT ¼ – Bag of 125 235905 1 1 1 2 2
HEX FLANGE NUT ¼ – Bag of 50 235907 1 1 1 1 1
HFS 3/8 x ¾ c/w WASHER – Bag of 175 235930 2 2 3 4 2 1
HFS 3/8 x ¾ c/w WASHER – Bag of 55 235931 2 2 2 1 2
HFS 3/8 x 1 c/w WASHER – Bag of 175 235932 1 1 2 1 1 1
HFS 3/8 x 1 c/w WASHER – Bag of 55 235933 2
HFS 3/8 x 1½ c/w WASHER – Bag of 55 235935 1 1 1 1 1
HEAVY HEX NUT 3/8 – Bag of 300 235952 2 2 3 3 2 1
HEAVY HEX NUT 3/8 – Bag of 50 235953 2 4 3 4
FLAT WASHER 3/8 – Bag of 75 235957 2 2 2 2 2
FLAT WASHER 3/8 – Bag of 35 235958 1 1 1
UPRIGHT BASE PLATE 236545 6 5 5 6 6 1
DOOR TIE BACK CHAIN (17.75”) 195695 1 1 1 1 1
ARDOX NAIL 1½ GALVANIZED 155913 7 7 7 7 7
CAULKING - 40' ROLL 193814 2 3 3 3 2 1
EAVE CLOSURE 14' (SET OF 24) 235651 1 1 1
EAVE CLOSURE 19' (SET OF 24) 235652 1 1
INSPECTION HATCH BULB GASKET 235623 1 1 1 1 1
SELF-DRILL SCREW #12x7/8 c/w WASHER 900463 45
MANUAL – SERIES 14 & 19 198818 1 1 1 1 1

Table 17. 235100 Walk-In Door Components

DOOR FRAME & PANEL WELDMENT 235101 1
INSIDE JAMB 235111 4
TIE BAR ASSEMBLY 235106 1
AUGER CHUTE COVER ASSEMBLY 235138 1
LEFT HAND AUGER CHUTE SIDE ASSEMBLY 235128 1
RIGHT HAND AUGER CHUTE SIDE ASSEMBLY 235129 1
DOOR SPACER SHEET 236790 1
DOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY 235109 1

198818 R28 61
 IMPORTANT!
7. APPENDIX SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN
Use 5/16” x 1¼” bolts provided in the bin parts boxes for the top ring angle to wall sheet connection. Use
3/8” hardware at all other wall sheet connections as shown below. There may be a shortage of 3/8” bolts
if used at7.4. Hardware
the top Usage
ring angle connection.
Table 18. Roof Hardware Roof Hardware
1/4" x 3/4" 1/4" x 2-1/4" 3/8" x 3/4" 3/8" x 1"
Flanged Flanged 1/4" Flanged Flanged 3/8"
BOLT 1/4" 3/8"
LENGTH Hex Bolt Hex Bolt 5/16” x 1”Hex Nut5/16”Hex
Flanged x 1¼”
Bolt 5/16”
Hex 5/16”
Bolt Heavy Hex
Flat Washer
(Washer) (Washer) bolt
Lock Nut bolt
(Washer) flange
(Washer) poly
Nut
235900 (washer) (washer)
235930 lock nut
235932 washer
235952
193802 235905 193803 193732 193806 235957 (75)
(150) 235903 (25) 235907 (50) (175) (175) (300)
(125) 235958 (35)
Roof sheet rib to
235901 roof sheet rib
(75) ● 235931 (55) 235933 ● (55) 235953 (50)
TOP RING ANGLE to WALL SHEET Roof sheet to top ring angle ● ●♦ ● ●♦
TOP RING ANGLE JOINTS to WALLRoof sheet to peak ring ● ●
●♦ ●♦ ●♦
SHEET Stiffening ring bracket to roof sheet ● ●
ROOFStiffening
SHEET toring
VENTbracket
COLLAR to ladder ●♦support to roof rib ●♦ ● ●
CENTER OF ROOF Ladder
SHEETrung to ladder support to roof rib
to TOP ● ●
●♦ ●♦
RING ANGLE Ladder rung to roof rib ● ●
ROOF SHEET RIB to BIRD TopSTOP
wall tosheet to top ring●♦ angle ●♦ ● ●
TOP RING ANGLE Bird stop to top ring angle ● (27’–48’) ●
ROOF SHEET RIB to ROOF SHEET
Between ladder rung & ladder ●♦ support or roof rib ●♦ ●
RIB
Inspection
ROOF LADDER ASSEMBLY to hatch lid assembly to roof panel ● ●
●♦ ●♦
ROOF SHEET RIB Inspection hatch latch to roof panel ● ●

Note Bin Hardware

● — bins with doors
♦ — bins without
BOLT doors 3/8” x 1” 3/8” x 1” 3/8” x 1¼” 3/8” x 1½” 3/8”
LENGTH
3/8”
bolt round head bolt bolt flat
nut
(washer) bolt (washer) (washer) washer
193795 150594 150037 193797 193805 154977
Auger chute hood to auger door board ● ●
Auger chute block-off plate to auger door board ● ●
Drying floor flashing holes in bottom wall sheet ● ●
Wall sheet to bottom ring angle ● ● ●
Door tie-back to wall sheet ● ●
Wall sheet to door ● ●
Bin to hopper cone ● ● ●
Wall sheet to wall sheet ● ●

62 198818 R28
Use 5/16” x 1¼” bolts provided in the bin parts boxes for the top ring angle to wall sheet connection. Use
3/8” hardware
SERIES 14at allFLAT
& 19 other wall &sheet
BOTTOM connections
CONE MOUNT – YELLOWas
TOPshown below. There may be a shortage of 3/8”
GRAIN BIN bolts
7. APPENDIX
if used at the top ring angle connection.
Table 19. Bin Hardware Roof Hardware
5/16" x 3/4" 3/8" x 3/4" 3/8" x 1"
Flanged 5/16" Flanged Flanged 3/8" 7/8"
BOLT 5/16" 3/8"
LENGTH Hex Bolt Hex Nut 5/16”
Squre Nut x 1”Hex Bolt5/16” x 1¼”
Hex Bolt 5/16”
Heavy Hex 5/16”
Flat Washer
Self Drilling
(Washer) bolt (Washer) bolt (Washer) flange
Nut poly Screw
(washer) 235930 (washer) 235932 lock nut
235952 washer
193802 (175) 193803 193732 235957
193806 (75)
193801 193729 193910 (175) (300) 900463 (45)
235958 (35)
Roof sheet rib to roof sheet rib ● 235931 (55) 235933 (55) 235953 ● (50)
WALL SHEET to WALL SHEETRoof sheet to top ring angle ● ●♦ ●
●♦
UPRIGHT to WALL SHEET Roof sheet to peak ring ● ●
●♦ ●♦ ●♦
(WASHER at SLOTS) Stiffening ring bracket to roof sheet ● ●
Stiffening
UPRIGHT ringSHEET
to WALL bracket to ladder support to roof rib
(1405) ● ●♦ ●
●♦ ♦
Ladder(146-148,
UPRIGHT to UPRIGHT rung to ladder support to roof rib ● ●
196-198) Ladder rung to roof rib ● ● ●● ●

UPRIGHT to TOP RINGTop wall sheet to top ring angle

ANGLE ● ●♦ ●
●♦ ●♦
UPRIGHT to BOTTOM RING Bird stop to top ring angle● (27’–48’) ●
Between ladder rung & ladder support or roof rib ● ● ●●
ANGLE
WALL SHEET Inspection
to BOTTOMhatchRING lid assembly to roof panel ● ●
● ●
ANGLE Inspection hatch latch to roof panel ● ●
BOTTOM RING ANGLE JOINTS to ● ● ●
WALL SHEET
BIN WALL to HOPPER ASSEMBLY Bin Hardware ♦ ♦ ♦
DOOR JAMB to WALL SHEET ● ●
BOLT
DOOR SILL & HEADER to WALL 3/8” x 1” 3/8” x 1” 3/8” x 1¼” 3/8” x 1½” 3/8”
LENGTH
3/8”
SHEET bolt round head bolt ● bolt● ● flat
nut
AUGER CHUTE to TIE BAR ● (washer)
● bolt (washer) (washer) washer
AUGER CHUTE COVER to CHUTE 193795 150594 150037 193797 193805 154977
● ●
Auger
SIDES chute hood to auger door board ● ●
Auger chute block-off
AUGER CHUTEplate
COVER to auger
HANDLEdoor board● ● ● ●
Drying floor
DOORflashing holes
TIE BACK in bottom
to WALL SHEETwall sheet ● ● ● ●
Wall sheet to bottom ring angle ● ● ●
Note Door tie-back to wall sheet ● ●
● — bins with Wall doorssheet to door ● ●
Bin
♦ — bins without doors to hopper cone ● ● ●
Wall sheet to wall sheet ● ●

198818 R28 63
Page F12
7. APPENDIX SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN

7.5. Recommended Bolt Assembly

When tightening bolts, tighten the nut on the bolt until a “snug-tightened condition” has been achieved. A
“snug-tightened condition” is defined in Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts
(Research Council on Structural Connections: June 2004), which states:
“The snug-tightened condition is the tightness that is attained with a few impacts of an impact wrench or the
full effort of an ironworker using an ordinary spud wrench to bring the connected plies into firm contact.”
A properly tightened bolt will compress the sealing washer noticeably. All assembly crew members must be
made aware of this requirement, and must know how to achieve a snug-tightened condition using common bin-
building tools.
It is important that the bolts in the vertical wall sheet seams are tightened enough to squeeze the caulking and
bring the wall sheet surfaces into firm contact with each other. This is especially important to monitor when
installing bolts in temperatures approaching -10°C (14°F).
The following table shows the minimum impact gun torque capacity necessary to achieve a snug-tightened
condition for bolts used in the assembly process.

Table 20. Recommended Impact Gun Torque Values Capacity to Achieve Snug-Tightened Bolts
Recommended Torque Capacity
Bolt Diameter Bolt Grade Grade Mark
in-lb ft-lb N-m
1/4” Grade 8.2 75 6 8
5/16" Grade 8.2 215 18 24
3/8" Grade 8.2 370 31 42
7/16" Grade 8.2 600 50 68
1/2” Grade 8.2 960 80 108
5/8” Grade 8.2 1800 150 203
3/4” Grade 5 3230 269 365

For proper sealing, do not overtighten the wall seam connections. Sealing is not critical on upright splice
connections; these connections should be tightened securely to prevent loosening.
Hold the bolt head securely when tightening the nut to prevent damage to the sealing washer.
Important
ALWAYS TIGHTEN THE NUT, NOT THE BOLT!
Avoid bin assembly at temperatures below -10°C (14°F) if possible. Erection in low temperatures does not
ensure strong, well sealed connections. Do not substitute bolts in place of those supplied by Westeel.

64 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 8. LIMITED WARRANTY:
WESTEEL GRAIN BIN
PRODUCTS

8. Limited Warranty:
Westeel Grain Bin Products
Westeel – Ag Growth International ("Westeel") warrants products that it has manufactured and/or
that are branded with its name (the "goods") subject to the following terms and limitations, (the
"warranty"):

Duration of Warranty
This warranty will run from the date of purchase from the dealer or distributor, authorized by Westeel.
The duration of the warranty is limited as follows:
Galvanized Bins 5 years
EasyFlow2 24 months
Westeel Fans 36 months
Floors 12 months
Catwalk 12 months
Bulk Feed Tanks 24 months
SeedStor-K Cones
Paint 12 months
Structural 30 months
Elite Cones
Paint 30 months
Structural 10 years
WESTEEL cones
Paint No Warranty
Structural 12 months
Smooth Wall Bins
Paint 60 months
Structural 10 years
Commercial Smooth Wall Bins
Paint 12 months
Structural 10 years

Limitation of Remedies Replacement

Within the warranty period, Westeel will replace the goods and/or original manufactured components
thereof which are found, to Westeel's satisfaction, to be defective. Westeel is not responsible for
direct, indirect, special, consequential, or any other damages of any kind, including personal injury to
any individual, howsoever caused, including caused by transportation of the goods for repair or
replacement.

198818 R28 65
8. LIMITED WARRANTY: WESTEEL GRAIN BIN SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN
PRODUCTS

Procedure for Obtaining Service

In the event of a warranty claim, the purchaser must complete any and all information required by
Westeel in order to properly assess or investigate the claim. Westeel will not be responsible for the
removal of any of the goods found to be defective, or transportation charges to and from Westeel's
authorized dealer or distributor, or for installation of any replacement goods and/or parts furnished
under the warranty.

Limitations as to Scope of Warranty

The warranty does not extend to defects or damage caused, in whole or in part, by:
1. use of a kind and/or to a degree not reasonably expected to be made of the goods;
2. improper storage of the goods both prior to and after purchase;
3. damage caused by, or in the course of, installation or assembly;
4. any use of the goods which is not an intended use as specified in Westeel's published product
literature, or otherwise specified by Westeel in writing;
5. any equipment attached to or used in conjunction with the goods;
6. any field modifications or substitutions to original bin components;
7. inadequate ventilation or any other circumstance not in keeping with proper maintenance and/or
use of the goods;
8. Acts of God, accident, neglect or abuse of the goods by the purchaser and/or any other individual
or entity; or
9. Any use or installation inconsistent with Westeel’s Standard Disclaimers.

Limitations as to Manufacturer
The warranty does not cover products sold by Westeel that are not manufactured by Westeel. In those
circumstances, the purchaser is referred to the manufacturer of those products.

Limitation of Implied Warranties and Other Remedies

To the extent allowed by law, neither Westeel nor its dealers, nor any company affiliated with Westeel
makes any warranties, representations, or promises as to the quality, performance, or freedom from
defect of any Product covered by this Warranty.
WESTEEL HEREBY DISCLAIMS, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. A PURCHASER’S ONLY REMEDIES IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS WARRANTY ARE THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL
WESTEEL, ITS DEALERS, OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH WESTEEL BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
Some jurisdictions do not allow waivers of certain warranties, so the above waivers may not apply to
you. In that event, any implied warranties are limited in duration to ninety (90) days from delivery of
the products. You may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Exclusive Warranty
This warranty is the only warranty provided by Westeel and all other warranties and/or commitments,
whether express or implied and no matter by whom made, statutory or otherwise, are subsumed and
replaced by it and are of no legal effect. If any provision of the warranty is held by a court of

66 198818 R28
SERIES 14 & 19 FLAT BOTTOM & CONE MOUNT – YELLOW TOP GRAIN BIN 8. LIMITED WARRANTY:
WESTEEL GRAIN BIN
PRODUCTS
competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision shall be
deemed severable and will not affect or impair the legal validity of any other provision of the
warranty.

198818 R28 67
450 Desautels Street
P.O. Box 792
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2N5 Canada
Phone: (866) 299-4312
Fax: (204) 235-0796

Website: www.westeel.com
Email: info@westeel.com
©Ag Growth International Inc. 2018
Printed in Canada