Peri RCS P User Manual

Rail Climbing System RCS P
Climbing Protection Panel
Instructions for Assembly and Use – Standard Configuration – Issue 01 | 2019

Peri RCS P Specifications

General

Brand	Peri
Model	RCS P
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Key

Pictogram | Definition

Explains symbols used in the manual.

Dimension specifications

Defines measurement units and conventions.

Conventions

Explains document conventions and numbering.

Safety instruction categories

Explains the meaning of safety alert signs.

Set-up of the safety instructions

Describes the structure of safety instructions.

Introduction

Target Groups

Identifies intended users of the instructions.

Additional Technical Documentation

Lists related PERI documents.

Product Description

Describes the system and its different versions.

Features

Highlights key characteristics of the protection panel.

Instructions on Use

Specifies proper usage and limitations of the system.

Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

Details procedures to maintain value and operational readiness.

Safety Instructions

Cross-System

General safety instructions and compliance requirements.

Assembly, modification and dismantling work

Safety during assembly, modification, and dismantling operations.

Utilisation

Contractor responsibility for equipment condition and coordination.

System-Specific

Assembly work

Requirements for assembly and risk assessment.

Maintenance and repairs

Inspection and upkeep of system components.

Safety components

Checks and replacement procedures for safety components.

Supporting structure

Inspections and component use for supporting structure.

Other components

Repair responsibilities and damage assessment.

Safety Instructions

Access means

Guarantees safe access and escape routes.

Protection against falling objects

Securing areas and materials from falling items.

Safety Instructions

Climbing procedure

Safety during climbing and handling hazards.

Storage and Transportation

Component handling and safety measures.

Component Overview and Tool List

Tightening torque

Recommended torque values for screw connections.

Abbreviations used in these Instructions for Assembly and Use

Definitions of symbols and terms used in the manual.

A1 System Overview

Climbing enclosure

Describes assembly in 4 basic versions.

Components Version 2

Lists specific components for Version 2.

Components Version 3

Lists specific components for Version 3.

Version 4

Describes the climbing enclosure without working platforms.

A2 Climbing Device and Hydraulics

Climbing Device RCS 50

Used to gradually climb the climbing enclosure.

Main components

Lists key parts of the climbing device.

Hydraulic Pump

Details the pump unit for climbing operations.

Main components

Lists key parts of the hydraulic pump.

Accessories

Lists adapter cables and plug sockets.

Hydraulic hose

Describes the twin hoses available.

Main components

Lists hydraulic hoses and quick couplers.

A3 Operating Status and Loads

Operating status: working

Conditions for working status and wind limits.

Operating status: climbing

Conditions for climbing status and wind limits.

Non-operational

Conditions for non-operational status and wind limits.

A4 Operating Sequence

Version 1 - 3

Climbing sequence with working platforms.

Example

Illustrates sequence with SKYDECK formwork.

Version 4

Climbing sequence without working platforms.

Example

Shortened cycle times with SKYDECK.

B1 Planning the Supporting Structure

System Dimensions

Defines dimensions for climbing rails and enclosure posts.

Climbing Rails

Length requirements and considerations for rail selection.

Calculation: Version 3

Formula for calculating climbing rail length for Version 3.

Calculation: Version 4

Formula for climbing rail length with projection.

Framework Assembly

Installing framework components based on assembly version.

General

Installing framework components based on assembly version.

Climbing Rail spacings

Determining rail spacing on a project-specific basis.

Version 1

Specific framework arrangement for Version 1.

Version 2 and 3

Framework arrangement for Versions 2 and 3.

Additional Spacers

Mounting and function of spacers for height adjustment.

Additional Finishing Platforms

Installing finishing platforms for specific versions.

Components

Lists parts for additional finishing platforms.

Version 1

Finishing platform installation for Version 1.

Version 2

Finishing platform installation for Version 2.

Reaction Forces

Describes forces acting on the structure.

Load cases

Describes different load conditions for stability analysis.

Anchor forces

Forces acting on slab shoes and anchoring systems.

Suspension with the Slab Stopend Shoe

Components and methods for suspending using stopend shoes.

Suspension overview

Lists components for slab stopend shoe suspension.

Anchor fixations

Explains anchoring options in 3 versions.

Anchoring

Details anchoring methods for different versions.

Version 1

Details screw-on cone anchoring methods.

Version 2

Details climbing cone anchoring methods.

Version 3

Details climbing cone anchoring methods.

Suspension with the Slab Stopend Shoe

Details components for stopend shoe suspension.

Stopend Slab Anchor M30

Components and alternatives for M30 anchor.

Stopend Slab Anchor M24

Components and alternatives for M24 anchor.

Horizontal Support

Requirement and mounting for version 3 horizontal bracing.

B2 Planning the Units

General

Points for planning climbing sequence and access.

Attachment Point for the Crane

Load capacity and planning considerations for crane lifting.

Components

Lists parts for crane attachment points.

Planking

Load class and dimensions for working platform planks.

Platform planking

Load class and dimensions for working platform planks.

For use as safety scaffold

Requirements for safety scaffold heights.

Toeboards

Material and dimensions for toeboards.

Platform Girder

Timber girder dimensions, load, and configuration.

Protection against Falling Objects

Enclosing working area and covering openings.

Securing the slab edge

Mounting plywood and timber for cover flaps.

Guardrails

Fitting guardrails and safety barriers according to regulations.

Guardrails with Scaffold Tubes

Mounting and requirements for guardrails using scaffold tubes.

Enclosure

Requirements and fixing methods for enclosure beams.

Requirements for the Enclosure Beam

Material and dimensions for enclosure beams.

Fixing the Enclosure Beams

Attachment methods and bolt types for beams.

Components

Lists parts required for enclosure assembly.

Fixing: Version 1

Attachment details for plywood enclosure in Version 1.

Fixing: Version 2

Attachment details for metal sheeting in Version 2.

Enclosure with multi-layer plywood sheeting

Installation of plywood enclosure panels.

Enclosure with trapezoidal metal sheeting

Installation of metal sheeting panels.

B3 Corner Platforms

General

Planning considerations for corner solutions and gap coverage.

Gap Covering with Cover Strips

Methods for covering gaps between enclosure elements.

Units straight next to each other

Cover strip application for adjacent units.

Units on external corners

Cover strip application for external corners.

Units on internal corners

Cover strip application for internal corners.

Working platforms

Cover strip application on working platforms.

External Corners

Standard corner elements and building corner arrangements.

Mitred corner element

Description for internal columns with edge distance.

Climbing Protection Panel: Version 1

Mitred working platform arrangement for Version 1.

Climbing Protection Panel: Version 2 + 3

Mitred working platform arrangement for Versions 2 and 3.

Components

Lists parts for corner platform assembly.

Climbing Protection Panel: Version 2 +3

Inclined support and reinforcement for corners.

Corner supports at the edge of the building

Mounting stopend slab shoes for corner support.

Overlapping corner elements

Overlapping elements and bracing for large supports.

Bracing of Corner Elements

Temporary diagonal bracing for high wind speeds.

Internal Corners

Mitred arrangement for internal corners.

Non-Rectangular Building Corners

Obtuse-angled corners

Mitred platform arrangement for obtuse corners.

Acute-angled corners

Inclined support and reinforcement for acute corners.

B4 Special Applications

Units on Circular Structures

Planning for circular structures and gap coverage.

Components

Lists parts for circular structure units.

Anchoring on Columns or Walls

Attaching climbing shoe to wall shoe and anchoring.

Suspension with Wall Shoe RCS

Attaching climbing shoe to wall shoe.

Anchoring for the Wall Shoe

Details of wall shoe anchoring components.

Anchoring on the Front Side of the Slab

Attaching stopend shoe to slab edge.

Suspension with the Slab Stopend Shoe RCS

Attaching stopend shoe to slab edge.

C1 Pre-Assembly of Brackets

General

Requirements for pre-assembly area and equipment.

Preparation of the Climbing Rails

Positioning and alignment of climbing rails.

Mounting the Spacer M20

Installing M20 spacers as climbing bolts.

Components

Lists parts for M20 spacer mounting.

Assembly

Step-by-step guide for mounting M20 spacers.

Re-positioning Spacer M24

Adjusting M24 spacers in climbing rail or enclosure post.

Components

Lists parts for M24 spacer repositioning.

Assembly

Step-by-step guide for M24 spacer repositioning.

Assembly of the Attachment Points

Procedure for attaching crane eye to climbing rail.

Version 1

Attaching crane eye to climbing rail for Version 1.

Components

Lists parts for attachment points.

Assembly

Steps for Version 1 attachment points.

Version 2 and 3

Attaching crane eye to crossbar for Versions 2 & 3.

Assembly of Climbing Rail Connector RCS 73

Procedure for assembling climbing rail connector.

Enclosure Post Version 3

Extending climbing rail with connector for Version 3.

Components

Lists parts for connector assembly.

Assembly

Steps for connector assembly.

Assembly of the Bracket Framework

Procedure for assembling the bracket framework.

Assembly is explained using Version 2

General assembly procedure for bracket framework.

Mounting the Climbing Rails

Attaching climbing rails and enclosure beams.

Components

Lists parts for bracket framework.

Assembly

Steps for mounting rails and beams.

Mounting the Framework

Installing crossbars, diagonal struts, and girders.

Components

Lists parts for framework mounting.

Assembly

Steps for framework mounting.

Mounting the Enclosure Post

Attaching enclosure post to crossbar and diagonal strut.

Components

Lists parts for enclosure post mounting.

Assembly

Steps for enclosure post mounting.

Overview of the Bracket Framework

Diagrams and components for bracket framework versions.

Version 1

Diagram and components for Version 1 framework.

Version 2

Diagram and components for Version 2 framework.

Version 3

Diagram and components for Version 3 framework.

Version 4

Diagram and components for Version 4 framework.

C2 Assembly of the Working Platforms

General

Cutting timber and platform decking according to plans.

Mounting the Girders

Securing girders to truss girders.

Components

Lists parts for girder mounting.

Assembly

Steps for mounting girders.

Mounting the platform decking and Toeboards

Securing planks and installing toeboards.

Components

Lists parts for decking and toeboards.

Assembly

Steps for mounting decking and toeboards.

Foldable Covers

Procedure for mounting foldable covers.

Assembly on the scaffold tube

Mounting foldable covers and reinforcing bars.

Components

Lists parts for foldable covers.

Assembly

Steps for mounting foldable covers.

Assembly on the Enclosure Beam

Positioning and securing enclosure beam with supports.

Components

Lists parts for enclosure beam assembly.

Assembly

Steps for assembly on enclosure beam.

C3 Assembly of the Enclosure

Mounting the Timber Fixation

Attaching timbers to climbing rails/posts using fixations.

Components

Lists parts for timber fixation.

Assembly

Steps for mounting timber fixation.

Mounting the Enclosure Beam

Enclosure beam dimensions and assembly with plate connectors.

Components

Lists parts for enclosure beam.

Assembly

Steps for mounting enclosure beam.

Mounting the Girder VT 20

Mounting girder using adapter VT20/RCS-P.

Components

Lists parts for VT 20 girder mounting.

Assembly

Steps for mounting VT 20 girder.

Mounting the Multi-Layer Plywood Sheeting

Cutting and securing plywood sheeting to enclosure beams.

Components

Lists parts for plywood sheeting.

Assembly

Steps for mounting plywood sheeting.

Cover: Version 1

Non-accessible covering for Version 1 using plywood.

Components

Lists parts for Version 1 cover.

Assembly

Steps for mounting Version 1 cover.

Mounting the Trapezoidal Metal Sheeting

Covering cavities and securing metal sheeting.

Components

Lists parts for metal sheeting.

Assembly

Steps for mounting metal sheeting.

Mounting the Protection Edges

Cutting and fixing protection edges to enclosure beams.

Components

Lists parts for protection edges.

Assembly

Steps for mounting protection edges.

Scaffold Tubes with Nets or Tarpaulins

Installation of scaffold tubes with nets or tarpaulins.

Mounting Scaffold Tube Ø 48 mm

Installing scaffold tube connectors and tubes.

Components

Lists parts for scaffold tubes.

Mounting Scaffold Tubes Ø 60 mm

Installing scaffold tubes and swivel couplers.

Mounting the safety net

Securing safety nets according to manufacturer specifications.

C4 Suspension on the Structure

Attaching the Climbing Unit

Procedure for attaching the climbing unit to the structure.

Assembly

Steps for attaching the climbing unit.

Assembly of the Climbing Unit

Procedure for assembling the climbing unit.

Warning

Safety warnings for falling and dropped objects.

Components

Lists parts for climbing unit assembly.

Preparations

Steps before assembling the climbing unit.

Components

Lists parts for attaching the climbing rail.

Assembly

Steps for attaching the climbing rail.

After Mounting

Closing foldable covers and making adjustments.

Warning

Safety warnings for assembly work on suspended enclosure.

Components

Lists parts for after mounting steps.

Assembly

Steps for after mounting.

Closing Gaps

Covering gaps with covers and strips.

Components

Lists parts for closing gaps.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems during climbing.

Guiding skids cannot be closed

Solutions for unclosable guiding skids.

Climbing Unit does not lie on the planned Spacers on both sides

Solutions for unit not lying on spacers.

D1 Suspension and Anchoring

Mounting the Leading Anchor

Fixing the leading anchor during concreting.

Components

Lists parts for leading anchor mounting.

Assembly

Steps for mounting leading anchor.

Adjusting the length

Adjusting the anchor's length using wing screws.

Adjusting the height

Adjusting the anchor's height for horizontal position.

Pivoting downwards

Procedure for pivoting anchor downwards.

Pivoting upwards

Procedure for pivoting anchor upwards after hardening.

Fixing the Slab Anchor in the Reinforcement

Securing anchor to slab reinforcement.

Components

Lists parts for anchor fixation.

Assembly

Steps for fixing anchor to reinforcement.

Mounting the Stopend Slab Anchor

Procedure for mounting stopend slab anchor.

Anchoring M30

Details for M30 stopend slab anchor installation.

Anchoring M24

Details for M24 stopend slab anchor installation.

Components

Lists parts for stopend anchor mounting.

Assembly

Steps for mounting stopend anchor.

Striking

Safety precautions during striking of formwork.

Assembly of the Suspension

Procedure for assembling the suspension.

Warning

Safety warnings for slab shoe and climbing shoe tipping.

Components

Lists parts for suspension assembly.

Assembly of the Slab Shoe RCS

Steps for assembling the slab shoe.

Assembly of the Stopend Slab Shoe RCS

Steps for assembling stopend slab shoe.

Components

Lists parts for stopend slab shoe.

Assembly

Steps for stopend slab shoe assembly.

Assembly of the Climbing Shoe RCS

Steps for assembling climbing shoe.

Components

Lists parts for climbing shoe.

Assembly

Steps for climbing shoe assembly.

Bracing the Corner Elements

Installing temporary bracing for corner elements.

Components

Lists parts for corner bracing.

Assembly

Steps for corner bracing installation.

Horizontal Support

Requirement and mounting for version 3 horizontal bracing.

Assembly on the Enclosure Post

Connecting spindle shoes and heavy-duty spindles.

Components

Lists parts for horizontal support.

Anchoring position A

Heavy-duty spindle in climbing position.

Climbing position B

Heavy-duty spindle in anchoring position.

Assembly on the Stopend Slab Shoe

Procedure for assembling on stopend slab shoe.

Anchoring position A

Connecting spindle to stopend slab shoe.

Climbing position B

Fixing spindle to enclosure post using binding wire.

Dismantling the Suspension

Procedure for dismantling the suspension.

Warning

Safety warnings for dismantling suspension.

Components

Lists parts for suspension dismantling.

Dismantling

Steps for dismantling slab shoes and anchors.

Removing the Anchoring

Procedure for removing anchoring components.

Warning

Safety warnings for dismantling anchoring.

Components

Lists parts for M24 anchoring removal.

Anchoring M24 Version 1

Removing screw-on cone.

Anchoring M24 Version 2

Removing climbing cone.

Anchoring M24 Version 3

Removing climbing cone and anchor plate.

Components

Lists parts for M24 anchoring.

D2 Operating the Climbing Shoe

Opening and Closing the Climbing Shoe

Steps for opening and closing the climbing shoe.

Components

Lists parts for climbing shoe operation.

Opening the Climbing Shoe

Detailed steps for opening the climbing shoe.

Closing the Climbing Shoe

Detailed steps for closing the climbing shoe.

Activating and Deactivating the Climbing Pawl

Procedure for activating and deactivating the climbing pawl.

Warning

Safety warnings for pawl operation.

Deactivating the climbing pawl

Steps to deactivate the pawl.

Components

Lists parts for pawl operation.

Activating the Climbing Pawl

Steps to activate the pawl.

Components

Lists parts for pawl activation.

D3 Moving by Crane

Safety Instructions

Warnings for falling and trapped body parts.

Warning

Specific safety warnings for crane movement.

Preparations

Steps before moving by crane.

Components

Lists parts for crane movement.

Assembly

Steps for preparing crane movement.

Moving Procedure

Steps for moving the unit by crane.

Finishing tasks

Steps after moving by crane.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems during crane movement.

D4 Moving with the Climbing Device

Safety Instructions

Warnings for falling and trapped body parts.

Warning

Specific safety warnings for climbing device operation.

Significant differences between Versions 1 - 3 and 4

Explains version-specific differences in climbing procedure.

Initial Operation of the Climbing Hydraulics

Procedure for initial operation of climbing hydraulics.

Preparations

Preparatory work for self-climbing.

Hydraulic Diagram

Visual representation of hydraulic connections.

Remedial measures for malfunctions

Troubleshooting hydraulic issues.

Moving Procedure

Steps for moving the unit with the climbing device.

Self-Climbing Procedure

Procedure for self-climbing operation.

Components Step 1

Lists parts for the first step of self-climbing.

Step 1

First steps of the self-climbing procedure.

Components Step 2 - 4

Lists parts for steps 2-4 of self-climbing.

Step 2

Second step of the self-climbing procedure.

Step 3

Third step of the self-climbing procedure.

Step 4

Fourth step of the self-climbing procedure.

Components Step 5 – 7

Lists parts for steps 5-7 of self-climbing.

Step 5

Fifth step of the self-climbing procedure.

Step 6

Sixth step of the self-climbing procedure.

Step 7 (Version 1 – 3)

Final steps for Versions 1-3 of self-climbing.

Components Step 8 – 9

Lists parts for steps 8-9 of self-climbing.

Step 8

Eighth step of the self-climbing procedure.

Step 9

Ninth step of the self-climbing procedure.

Finishing tasks

Final steps after completing the climbing procedure.

E Dismantling

Removing the Climbing Enclosure

Procedure for removing the climbing enclosure.

Warning

Safety warnings for enclosure removal.

Components

Lists parts for enclosure removal.

Preparations

Steps before removing the enclosure.

Removing the Climbing Enclosure

Steps for removing the climbing enclosure.

Warning

Safety warnings for enclosure removal.

Dismantling the Climbing Enclosure

Procedure for dismantling the climbing enclosure.

Dismantling the enclosure

Steps for dismantling enclosure parts.

Dismantling the framework

Steps for dismantling framework components.

RCS-P Component Details

Climbing Rails RCS

Details of various climbing rail profiles.

Spacer M20-82

Details of M20 spacers.

Spacer M24-82

Details of M24 spacers.

M24 Kicker Connector RCS

Details and complete with parts.

Climbing Rail Hinge RCS

Details and components.

Climbing Rail Extension RCS 100

Details and components for rail extension.

Climbing Rail Connector RCS 73

Details and components.

Climbing Rail Connector RCS 33

Details and components.

Brace Connector RCS DW 15/M20

Details and components.

Crossbar RCS 103

Details and components.

Crossbar RCS 69

Details and components.

Diagonal Strut RCS 212

Details and components.

Timber Fixation RCS 12/20

Details and components.

Adapter VT 20 / RCS-P

Details and accessories.

Enclosure Adapter RCS Ø 26 - Ø 21

Details and accessories.

Climbing Rail Connector RCS/LPS 73

Details and accessories.

Girder GT 24

Details of girders and their dimensions.

Girder VT 20K

Details of girders and their dimensions.

Fasteners

Details of bolts, nuts, and screws.

Fasteners M12

Details of M12 bolts, washers, and F.H. bolts.

Lifting Beam 9 t

Details and technical data.

Crane Eye BR-2 2.5 t, galv.

Details and technical data.

Climbing Shoe RCS

Details and components.

Slab Shoe RCS

Details and components.

Guide in Tool RCS

Details and function.

Slab Shoe RCS Corner

Details and components.

Slab Shoe Adjustable RCS 30

Details and components.

Slab Anchor Template 61 RCS

Details and components.

Slab Shoe Adapter RCS/AV/SLS

Details and components.

Slab Support Anchor Shoe RCS M24

Details and components.

Slab Support Adapter RCS

Details and components.

Slab Support Alignment RCS

Details and components.

Screw-On Cone-2 M24/DW 20, galv.

Details and note.

Climbing Cone-2 M24/DW 15, galv.

Details and note.

Threaded Anchor Plate DW 15

Details and note.

Tie Rod DW 15, spec. length

Details and note.

Stopend Slab Anchor M24/20-128

Details and note.

Slab Stopend Shoe RCS

Details and components.

Stopend Slab Anchor M30/25-160

Details and note.

Bracing Shoe RCS DW 15

Details and components.

Articulated Spanner RCS DW 15

Details and components.

Spindle Shoe SLS/RCS M24

Details and components.

Forkhead Adapter RCS/SLS

Details and components.

Climbing Device RCS 50

Details and technical data.

Hydraulic Pump RCS 4-fold, 380 – 460 V

Details and note.

Hydraulic Twin Hoses RCS

Details and components.

Adapter Cable RCS

Details and note.

Plug Socket RCS, black

Details and note.

Ratchet Wrench 1/2"

Details.

Ratchet Wrench 1"

Details.

Socket SW 19-1/2"

Details.

Socket SW 30-3/4"

Details.

Socket SW 36-3/4"

Details.

Socket SW 46-1"

Details.

Climbing Rail Profiles RCS

Details and dimensions.

Hydraulic Service Case

Contents list and components.

Protect. Covers Climb. Device RCS

Details and technical data.

Angle Fitting Set PS

Note and contents.

Fitting Set PS

Note and contents.

Girder GT 24

Details of girders and their dimensions.

Girder VT 20K

Details of girders and their dimensions.

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