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Doka Xclimb 60 User Manual

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© by Doka GmbH, A-3300 Amstetten
999801002 02/2017
en-GB
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The Formwork Experts.
Automatic climbing formwork
Xclimb 60
User Information
Instructions for assembly and use (Method statement)
© by Doka GmbH, A-3300 Amstetten
98010-252-01
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Doka Xclimb 60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDoka
ModelXclimb 60
CategoryProtection Device
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Elementary safety warnings

Crucial safety guidelines for users, covering target groups, hazard assessment, planning, and industrial safety regulations.

Eurocodes at Doka

Explanation of how Eurocodes are used in Doka's product design and the shift from permissible stress design.

Doka services

Overview of Doka's comprehensive services offered at each project stage, from development to close-out.

System description

System overview

Detailed illustration and list of all components that make up the Automatic climbing formwork Xclimb 60 system.

Functional principle

Explanation of the hydraulic repositioning process and the lifting by crane mechanism for the formwork system.

System dimensions

Details on component sizes and configurations for start-up and typical zones of the formwork system.

Structural design

Loading data

Provides information on imposed loads and service loads, including permitted live loads per vertical profile.

Wind pressure

Guidance on determining wind pressure and its influence width on vertical profiles for structural design.

Anchoring on the structure

Positioning point and suspension point

Describes the components and methods for establishing secure positioning and suspension points on the structure.

Types of stop anchor

Details on different types of stop anchors (17.5cm 55, 11.5cm 90) and their specifications for anchoring.

Operating the formwork

Closing the formwork

Step-by-step instructions for closing the formwork elements, securing them, and adjusting pressure wedges.

Opening the formwork

Procedure for opening the formwork, releasing fixings, detaching wedges, and rolling back travelling units.

Plumbing & aligning the formwork

Guidance on adjusting formwork elements vertically and horizontally using spindles and wedges.

Start-up phases

Starting up

Overview of the initial steps and considerations for setting up the modular Xclimb 60 system on-site.

1st casting section

Instructions for pouring the first concrete section, including formwork setup, reinforcement, and stripping.

2nd casting section

Detailed steps for mounting the formwork system to the structure and fixing the working platform.

3rd and 4th casting sections

Procedures for subsequent casting sections, including preparing guiding shoes and mounting platforms.

Repositioning

Hydraulic repositioning

Comprehensive instructions for safely resetting the entire unit using the hydraulic system.

Lifting by crane

Guidelines for safely lifting the entire formwork unit by crane, including hoisting points and safety precautions.

Assembly

Assembling the working platform

Detailed steps for assembling the working platform, including mounting decking supports and travelling gear.

Mounting the travelling unit

Instructions for setting the adjusting spindle and mounting the scaffold-tube bracing for the travelling unit.

Dismantling

Lifting the formwork off the climbing unit

Procedure for safely dismantling and lifting formwork elements or panels off the climbing unit.

Lifting the scaffold unit off the structure

Steps for removing the entire scaffold unit from the structure by crane, including guide cheek manipulation.

General remarks

Hydraulic system

Description of the double-acting hydraulic system, including units, cylinders, and connection diagrams.

Safety features

Methods for closing gaps in decking and platforms using rubber sheets or flaps to prevent falling items.

Component overview