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999811202
04/2019
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The Formwork Experts.
Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus
User Information
Instructions for assembly and use (Method statement)
© by Doka GmbH, A-3300 Amstetten
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  • Page 1 999811202 04/2019 en-GB The Formwork Experts. Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus User Information Instructions for assembly and use (Method statement) © by Doka GmbH, A-3300 Amstetten 8112 -20 -0...
  • Page 2 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Contents Introduction Elementary safety warnings Doka services Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Instructions for assembly and use for room- high formwork Instructions for assembly and use for high formwork Framax Xlife plus panel in detail...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This booklet is aimed at all persons who will be work- This document can be used as general Instructions ing with the Doka product or system that it describes. for Assembly and Use (Method Statement) or be It contains information on the standard design for...
  • Page 5 ▪ It is strictly forbidden to weld Doka products – in par- ticular anchoring/tying components, suspension components, connector components and castings etc. – or otherwise subject them to heating.
  • Page 6 Introduction User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Transporting, stacking and storing Symbols used ▪ The following symbols are used in this document: Observe all country-specific regulations applying to the handling of formwork and scaffolding. For system formwork the Doka slinging means stated in this DANGER booklet must be used –...

  • Page 7: Doka Services

    When it comes to the forming opera- ▪ Depot management tions, the Doka team can help you with its consulting, planning and ancillary services in the field, enabling Pre-assembly and assembly you to carry out your project effectively, safely and reli- ▪...

  • Page 8: Framed Formwork Framax Xlife Plus

    Introduction User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ▪ Panels with centrally arranged form-tie points, high numbers of repeat uses made possible by designed to complement Framax Xlife excellent manufacturing quality and extra-durable Xlife sheets An extension of the proven Framed formwork system ▪...

  • Page 9: Wall Formwork

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Wall formwork A Framax Xlife plus panel (Page 16) B Inter-panel connections (Page 21) C Vertical stacking of panels (Page 26) D Tie rod system (Page 40) E Length adjustment (Page 52) F 90 degree corners (Page 53) G Acute &...

  • Page 10: Instructions For Assembly And Use For Room-High Formwork

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Instructions for assembly and use for room-high formwork ➤ The sequence shown here is based on a straight wall. Raise the gang-form by crane. However, you should always start to form from the cor- ➤...
  • Page 11 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Lift the opposing formwork by crane to its next loca- WARNING tion. There is not yet an opposing guard-rail on the formwork! Danger to life from fatal falls! ➤ Either use personal protective equipment to protect against falls (e.g.
  • Page 12 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Make only moderate use of vibrators, carefully co- In order to speed up operations when lifting ordinating the times and locations of vibrator use. and repositioning by crane, most of the form ties can be taken out in advance.

  • Page 13: Instructions For Assembly And Use For High Formwork

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Instructions for assembly and use for high formwork ➤ The sequence shown here is based on a straight wall. Fly the gang-form to its new location. However, you should always start to form from the cor- CAUTION ner outwards.
  • Page 14 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Pouring Erecting the opposing formwork: Once the reinforcement has been placed, the form- Permitted fresh-concrete pressure: 80 kN/m work can be closed. ➤ Spray the formwork sheet with release agent (see Observe the following guidelines: 'Cleaning and care').
  • Page 15 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Stripping the formwork WARNING There is not yet an opposing guard-rail on the formwork! NOTICE Danger to life from fatal falls! ➤ Comply with the stipulated stripping times. ➤ Use personal protective equipment to pro- ➤...

  • Page 16: Framax Xlife Plus Panel In Detail

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax Xlife plus panel in detail High load-bearing capacity Clean concrete surfaces with the innovative Xlife sheet The Xlife sheet consists of a combination of a tradi- tional plywood core and a novel and innovative plastic coating.
  • Page 17 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Accessories are easy to fasten, in the Handles integrated waling system 98112-208-01 A Integral handle WARNING Do not use these handles as slinging points for 9727-280-01 crane-handling! Danger of formwork dropping from crane! A Framax Xlife plus panel ➤...

  • Page 18: System Grid

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus System grid ▪ The heights and widths of the Framax Xlife plus panels 15 cm grid with only 7 different panel widths together result in a logical, advantageous incre- ▪ Very few closures needed ment-grid that makes this formwork highly flexible and ▪...
  • Page 19 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Panel size-grid (including form-tie Panel widths 0.90m 0.75m 0.60m 0.45m 0.30m pattern) 45.0 45.0 37.5 37.5 30.0 30.0 22.5 22.5 15.0/15.0 Framax Xlife plus panels Panel widths 2.70m 1.35m 67.5 67.5 57.5...
  • Page 20 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm 0.30 x 0.30m 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 21: Inter-Panel Connections

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Inter-panel connections Simple inter-panel connections with Framax quick acting clamp RU Framax quick acting clamp RU: permitted tensile force: 15.0 kN permitted shear force: 6.0 kN permitted moment: 0.5 kNm The continuous hardware slot running around the inside of the frame profile means that panels can be fastened together at any point desired.
  • Page 22 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Self-aligning inter-panel connections More functions and closures Inter-panel connections with Framax multi function clamp 9727-223-01 Framax multi function clamp: Joining the panels using the Framax multi function Permitted tensile force: 15.0 kN clamp provides additional bracing of the gang-form (as Permitted shear force: 9.0 kN...
  • Page 23 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Bracing gang-forms NOTICE If more than two single form-tie panels are used next to each other, bracing with a uni- versal waling will be required. Single form-tie panels: ▪ Panel width 1.35m ▪...
  • Page 24 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Corner configuration with single form-tie panels (example) 8112 90 2 -2 -0 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 25: Bracing The Panels

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Bracing the panels Framax universal waling How to attach using the Framax wedge clamp 9727-454-01 A Framax universal waling B Framax wedge clamp NOTICE Do not oil or grease wedged connections.

  • Page 26: Vertical Stacking Of Panels

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Vertical stacking of panels Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70m Positions of the interconnecting and form-tie components and accessories needed for: with Framax multi function clamp ▪ Lifting and setting down ▪...
  • Page 27 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 405 cm Formwork height: 540 cm When using a lightweight pouring platform with single brackets (Fra- max bracket 90), the universal waling is not necessary. Formwork height: 435 and 450 cm...
  • Page 28 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 600, 615, 630 and 675 cm Formwork height: 735, 750 and 765 cm Formwork height: 705 and 720 cm The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
  • Page 29 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork with Framax quick acting clamp RU Formwork height: 810 cm Formwork height: 300 and 315 cm Universal waling only needed if pouring platforms are to be used. Formwork height: 330, 345, 360 and 405 cm The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
  • Page 30 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 465 cm Formwork height: 540 cm Formwork height: 480 and 495 cm Formwork height: 570 and 585 cm 999811202 - 04/2019...
  • Page 31 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 600, 615 and 630 cm Formwork height: 705 and 720 cm Formwork height: 675 cm The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
  • Page 32 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 735 cm Formwork height: 750 and 765 cm The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.
  • Page 33 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Framax Xlife plus panel 3.30m Formwork height: 810 cm with Framax multi function clamp Formwork height: 360 and 375 cm When using a lightweight pouring platform with single brackets (Fra- max bracket 90), the universal waling is not necessary.
  • Page 34 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 420 and 465 cm Formwork height: 525, 540 and 555 cm Formwork height: 495 and 510 cm Formwork height: 600 cm 999811202 - 04/2019...
  • Page 35 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 630 and 645 cm Formwork height: 690 and 705 cm The topmost universal waling is not needed if a light pouring platform made of single brackets (Framax bracket 90) is to be used.
  • Page 36 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 720, 735 and 750 cm Formwork height: 795 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used. 999811202 - 04/2019...
  • Page 37 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork with Framax quick acting clamp RU Formwork height: 495 and 510 cm Formwork height: 360 and 375 cm Universal waling only needed if pouring platforms are to be used. Formwork height: 390, 405, 420 and 465 cm...
  • Page 38 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Formwork height: 600 cm Formwork height: 660 cm Formwork height: 630 and 645 cm Formwork height: 690 and 705 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used.
  • Page 39 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Formwork height: 720, 735 and 750 cm Formwork height: 795 cm The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used. 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 40: Tie Rod System Framax Xlife Plus

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus Wall thicknesses in 0.5 cm increments Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0 15-30cm 15 to 30 cm Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0 25-40cm 25 to 40 cm Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0:...
  • Page 41 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Adjusting to the wall thickness Wall thicknesses of between 15.0 cm and 40.0 cm, in 1 cm increments Setting the form tie Standard position of the stop cylinder ➤ Remove the spring clip.
  • Page 42 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Securing the distance Tying the panels The Framax Xlife plus form ties do not need any jacket Holding formwork tubes. For this reason, at least the upper form-tie points must be fitted with distance protectors for pressure Depending on the form-tie nut used, choose one of the bracing.
  • Page 43 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Removing the form ties Opposing formwork ➤ Set up the opposing formwork. Loosening the form ties sooner rather than ➤ Mount the distance protector at the form-tie point (do later after pouring the concrete makes them not tighten the screw yet), and tilt it to the left.
  • Page 44 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Removing form-tie nut Form-tie points for fair-faced concrete quality For example if the panel of the holding formwork is to be used as opposing formwork for the next pouring sec- ➤...
  • Page 45 For thicker walls and for making watertight form-tie points, use the Doka tie rod system 20.0. For more information on making watertight form-tie points, see the 'Doka form ties for spe- cial requirements' User Information booklet. The hook (H) of the reducer (A) engages in the recess of the form-tie sleeve.
  • Page 46 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax head anchor 15-40cm Example: panel of max. 0.90m vertically stacked with Framax head anchor without Framax head anchor The Framax head anchor 15-40cm is used for tying Framax Xlife plus panels.
  • Page 47 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Closing form-tie holes Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. plug 87mm Acts as closure for form-tie points made with the fair- faced concrete cone 87mm for fair-faced concrete qual- Framax Xlife plus plug 38mm ity.
  • Page 48 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Sealing form-tie holes Clean the inside of the form-tie hole. ➤ Position the screw plug in the form-tie hole on the side with the larger opening. A mark (piece of adhesive tape wrapped round...
  • Page 49 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Clean the inside of the form-tie hole. Quick-KarPox adhesive+mortar ➤ Use a tie rod to push the Framax Xlife plus plug DW ▪ 24mm approximately 6 cm into the form-tie hole.
  • Page 50 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus with moulding mortar Drinking-water-compatible seal Smooth SikaDur-31 DW over the sealed form-tie hole *) to obtain a surface that is drinking-water-com- patible (drinking-water tanks, for example). *) usable in all sealing situations shown here...
  • Page 51 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 52: Length Adjustment Using Closures

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Length adjustment using closures Note: Fit the Framax adjustable clamp in the same position as the Framax multi function clamp Framax adjustable clamp: Permitted tensile force: 10.0 kN Closures: 17 - 35 cm...

  • Page 53: 90 Degree Corners

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork 90 degree corners Inside formwork Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm 98112-326-01 a ... 30 cm The hole drilled in the inside corner enables a vertical stacking con- nection to be made using universal fixing bolts + super plates.
  • Page 54 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax outside corner Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the outside corner Wall thickness (a) Panel width (b) 15 cm 0.45m (45 cm) >15 - 30 cm 0.60m (60 cm) >30 - 40 cm...
  • Page 55 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the outside When striking the formwork, separate the corner gang-form at the Framax outside corner (remove the connectors on one side of the Fra- max outside corner).
  • Page 56 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Assembly Lifting by crane The outside corner is assembled on the flat, at ground Vertical repositioning of the Framax Xlife plus out- level. side corner: ➤ Lay the Framax Xlife plus panel and the Framax Xlife plus outside corner 10/10cm on squared timbers 10/10 cm.
  • Page 57 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Framax Xlife universal panel Attainable wall thicknesses in 5 cm increments in 6 cm increments 9727-318-01 9727-316-01 If the entire outside corner is raised and repositioned by crane, then no universal wal- ings are needed for height-bracing the panels.
  • Page 58 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Inter-panel connection, corner gangform (outside) with adjoining Framax Xlife plus panel Wall thickness from 15 to 30 cm Fresh-concrete pressure σ = 80 kN/m (hydrostatic) Fresh-concrete pressure σ = 80 kN/m...
  • Page 59 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Wall thickness >30 and up to 40 cm Fresh-concrete pressure σ = 80 kN/m (hydrostatic) Fresh-concrete pressure σ = 80 kN/m (acting on whole area) hk, max, hydr hk, max Variant 1...
  • Page 60 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus T-junctions Note: If the wall sections are short it is advisable to brace the inside corner with a universal corner waling. Wall thickness up to 30 cm 98112 346 Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the straight...
  • Page 61 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Wall thickness up to 40 cm Note: If the wall sections are short it is advisable to brace the inside corner with a universal corner waling. 98112 346 Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the straight...
  • Page 62 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Variant with the Doka tie rod system 20.0 98112-279-02 a ... max. 40 cm A Framax Xlife inside corner B Framax Xlife panel 0.90m C Closure (Framax alu closure / Framax fitting timber) D Doka tie rod system 20.0...
  • Page 63 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork T-junction: Inter-panel connections on Wall thickness >30 and up to 40 cm Permitted fresh-concrete pressure σ Framax Xlife plus panels in the straight wall hk, max 80 kN/m (hydrostatic) 60 kN/m...
  • Page 64 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Edges with Framax frontal triangular ledge The Framax frontal triangular ledge can be slipped over the front end of the panel without being nailed and is used with the universal panel to form outside corners (integral slot grid for universal fixing bolts).

  • Page 65: Acute & Obtuse-Angled Corners

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Acute & obtuse-angled corners 98112-333-01 98112 3 1 2 - 3 -0 98112 3 6 2 - 3 -0 Hinged inside corner I Permitted fresh-concrete pres- 98112-334-04 98112-334-02 (panel width + closure) sure σ...
  • Page 66 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Inside formwork Hinged outside corner A (60°-135°) Use the Hinged inside corner I as the inside hinged corner to form acute and obtuse angles. Bracing with universal walings is necessary for angles ≥...
  • Page 67 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork NOTICE Possible collision of tie-rod and connector parts in the inside corner (angle 60°)! ▪ If the inside angle is small, if necessary use universal fixing bolts and Star grip nuts 15.0...
  • Page 68 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Hinged inside corner I (90°-180°) 98112 3 6 - 3 -01 180° a ... 30 cm B Framax hinged inside corner I D Framax Xlife plus panel (max. width 0.60m) E Framax Xlife plus panel...
  • Page 69 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Inter-panel connection, corner gangform (outside; with hinged corner) with adjoining Framax Xlife plus panel Fresh-concrete pressure, hydrostatic Fresh-concrete pressure acting on whole area Variant 1 Variant 2 Variant 1 Variant 2...
  • Page 70 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 71: Shaft Formwork

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Shaft formwork Inside formwork The Framax-stripping corner I is used to form right- angled inside corners in the shaft. Framax stripping corner I With the Stripping corner I, the entire shaft formwork unit is detached from the wall, in one piece, before being lifted and reset by crane.
  • Page 72 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus mounted at staggered heights (i.e. not opposite one Vertical stacking of Framax stripping corners I another). Pull out the coupling bolt. Position of closures (fitting-timbers) in the inside shaft Manoeuvre the Stripping corner I into place so that formwork: it is flush with the one below it.
  • Page 73 C Ratchet β max. 15° D Change-over lever A Framax lifting hook B Four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m) Operating the Framax stripping spindle I ➤ Push a Tie-rod 15.0mm through one of the holes in The crane hook on the Stripping corner I is not the spindle nut.
  • Page 74 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Outside formwork in corner zones Note: For instructions on forming right-angled outside corners and on bracing in the corner zone, see the section headed 'Right-angled corners'! in the straight wall NOTICE...
  • Page 75 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Shaft widths with only one form tie 98112-351-02 ... wall thickness ... panel width (depends on the outside corner used, see the sec- tion headed 'Right-angled corners’) c ... closure width d ...
  • Page 76 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Inter-panel connections, outside formwork for shaft widths with only one form tie Wall thickness from 15 to 30 cm Permitted fresh-concrete pressure σ hk, max 80 kN/m (hydrostatic) 80 kN/m (acting on whole area) A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs.
  • Page 77 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Wall thickness >30 and up to 40 cm Permitted fresh-concrete pressure σ hk, max 80 kN/m (hydrostatic) 60 kN/m (acting on whole area) A Outside corner (Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm / Fra- max outside corner / Framax Xlife universal panel);...
  • Page 78 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Shaft for use of self-compacting concrete NOTICE For use of self-compacting concrete (SCC), note the following: For bracing across the entire width of the shaft, use a single, full-length waling (instead of two or more universal walings)!

  • Page 79: Inter-Panel Connections For Increased Tensile Loads

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Inter-panel connections for increased tensile loads As a rule, only 2 clamps are needed per 2.70 m and 3 clamps per 3.30 m formwork height as a tension link between the panels.

  • Page 80: Stop-End Formwork

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Stop-end formwork with stop-end waler ties There are 3 ways of forming stop ends: ▪ with universal panel ▪ stop-end waler tie ▪ with universal waling Note: For details regarding extra inter-panel connections on stop-ends (for increased tensile loads) see 'Inter-panel connections for increased tensile loads'.
  • Page 81 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Required numbers of Framax stop-end waler Position of stop-end waler tie: ties On a vertically placed panel On a horizontally placed panel Upright panels Panel height 2.70m 3.30m Horizontal panels Panel width 0.30m - 0.60m...
  • Page 82 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus with universal panels Combination Wall thickness X A’ with H to A 16 to 51 cm B’ with H to A 10 to 45 cm in 5 cm increments C’ with H to A 4 to 39 cm D’...

  • Page 83: Wall Junctions, Offsets And Steps

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Wall junctions, offsets and steps Connecting to existing walls Wall steps Right-angled connections Wall step of 10 cm 98112-225-01 98112-305-01 A Framax Xlife plus panel a ... 30 cm B Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0 b ...
  • Page 84 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall step of 25 cm Wall step from 35 to 90 cm 98112-303-01 a ... 30 cm b ... 35 to 90 cm A Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm or...

  • Page 85: Window And Door Openings

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Window and door openings Window and door box-outs can be formed quickly and stripped out non-destructively with box-out clamps. Planks are fixed in the box-out clamps by means of the integrated star grip nuts.

  • Page 86: Plumbing Accessories

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Plumbing accessories For more information, see the Calculation Guide 'Wind loads to the Eurocodes', or con- sult your Doka technician! Note: Every gang-form must be supported by at least 2 plumbing accessories.
  • Page 87 9727-343-01 α α a ... diam. 26 mm b ... diam. 18 mm (suitable for Doka express anchors) c ... diam. 28 mm d ... diam. 18 mm (suitable for Doka express anchors) a ... 190.8 - 341.8 cm a ... 310.5 - 549.2 cm b ...
  • Page 88 Eurex 60 550 used as a shoring & Example of a possible combination of type 2 plumbing accessory As the Doka plumbing strut Eurex 60 550 - fitted with the appropriate accessories - this prop can also be used for shoring high wall formwork.

  • Page 89: Pouring Platforms

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Pouring platforms Xsafe plus platform can be quickly readied for use, and make concreting both easy and safe. These pre-assembled, fold-out working platforms with their integral side railings, self-closing man- hole lids and integrable ladders are ready for imme- diate use and greatly improve workplace safety.
  • Page 90 Detach the four-part lifting chain. ➤ The safety hooks latch into place automatically. Attach a four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m) to the platform and hoist it towards the form- Do a sight check to make sure that the safety work.
  • Page 91 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Xsafe plus telescopic ladder Moving the formwork and the platform in one piece Connection to the Xsafe plus platform: ➤ The Framax lifting hook makes it possible to raise and Hook the Xsafe plus telescopic ladder into the inte- reposition the formwork + Xsafe plus platform in one grated ladder connection.
  • Page 92 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax pouring platform U 1.25/2.70m A pre-assembled, foldable, ready-to-use platform, 1.25 m wide, for convenient and safe working. 9727-400-01 9727-396-01 a ... 30 cm A Tilt-back board Preparing the pouring platform: ➤...
  • Page 93 Wall formwork Transporting, stacking and storing Lifting the platform onto the formwork: ➤ Attach a four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m) to the pouring platform and hoist it towards Single collapsed the formwork. Stack of 10 Framax pouring platforms U...
  • Page 94 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Framax pouring platform O 1.25/2.70m A pre-assembled, foldable, ready-to-use platform, 1.25 m wide, for convenient and safe working. A Tilt-back board Preparing the pouring platform: ➤ Tilt up the guard rails and lock them in position.
  • Page 95 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Sideguards on exposed platform- Fix the pouring platform to the top of the formwork. ends On pouring platforms that do not completely encircle the structure, suitable sideguards must be placed across exposed end-of-platform zones.

  • Page 96: Pouring Platforms With Single Brackets

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Pouring platforms with single brackets Fastening the deck-boards: with 5 square bolts Preconditions for use: M10x120 per bracket (not included in scope of supply). Fastening the guardrail boards: with nails Observe all applicable safety regulations.
  • Page 97 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Sideguards on exposed platform- Possible ways of fixing to horizontally placed pan- ends 98112-219-03 On pouring platforms that do not completely encircle the structure, suitable sideguards must be placed across exposed end-of-platform zones.

  • Page 98: Opposing Guard-Rail

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Opposing guard-rail ➤ If there are work platforms mounted on one side of the Tilt the safety barrier outward. formwork only, then a fall-protection barrier must be mounted to the opposing formwork.
  • Page 99 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Assembly Lifting by crane The opposing guard-rail can be mounted to both upright and face-down (ground-assembled) gang- forms. NOTICE ➤ The Framax adapter XP must not be mounted directly over an alignment-tool...
  • Page 100 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Handrail post 1.10m Make sure that the 4-part chain is in the right position: ▪ Placing down onto the form-ply side ▪ Picking up from this position 9764-481-03 ▪ Placing down onto the back- face of the formwork (e.g.

  • Page 101: Wall Formwork At The Edge Of The Structure

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Wall formwork at the edge of the structure The Wall-formwork support angle is a support for Note: positioning wall formwork at the edge of the structure if A Bridge edge beam anchor 15.0 has to be set into there is no suitable load-bearing base (e.g.
  • Page 102 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Use a wedge to tighten the formwork against the wall/slab. 8112 320 4 E Wedge F Opposing formwork ➤ Fit the anchors. Before disconnecting from the crane: ➤ Do not disconnect the panel from the crane...

  • Page 103: Ladder System

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Ladder system Assembly The Ladder system XS permits safe vertical access to and from the intermediate platforms and pouring plat- forms: ▪ Preparing the formwork when attaching/detaching the formwork to/from the crane tackle ➤...
  • Page 104 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus ➤ Fixing the ladder Mount the Securing barrier XS to the ladder, with fix- ing hooks and wing-nuts. to the top Connector XS Wall formwork ➤ Pull out the push-in bolt, and pivot the two safety hooks out of the way.
  • Page 105 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork ➤ Permanently fixed ladder extension Attach the Ladder cage XS to the next available ➤ rung. Attach further ladder cages, in each case to the Insert the Ladder extension XS 2.30m into the next available rung.
  • Page 106 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Items needed Exit onto an intermediate platform Basic rule: Formwork height Connectors + ladder 2.70- >3.75- >5.85- ▪ The number of "Connectors XS wall formwork" and 3.75 m 5.85 m 8.10 m ladder components is shown in the "Items needed"...

  • Page 107: Stripping Aid

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Stripping aid Framax stripping tool Formwork units adhere to the cured concrete. Framed formwork can be detached from the con- crete using the Framax stripping tool. Secure the panel or gang-form to prevent it from falling over (e.g.

  • Page 108: Lifting By Crane

    Lifting by crane Safe crane-handling of Framax Xlife plus is possible NOTICE using the Doka 4-part chain 3.20m and the Framax On larger gangs, the Framax lifting hook lifting hook. The lifting hook locks automatically after 20kN must be used together with a two-part being hung into place.
  • Page 109 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Striking and repositioning the panels Gang-form ▪ Always position the Framax lifting hook over the Before lifting: Remove any loose items from the form- inter-panel join (A) , to prevent the hook sliding from work and platforms, or secure them firmly.

  • Page 110: Transporting, Stacking And Storing

    Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Transporting, stacking and storing Bundling the Framax Xlife plus Max. number of panels in a stack: Max. number of panels panels Stacking height Panel stacked on top of one incl. sleepers another Up to 1.35x2.70m...
  • Page 111 Framax transport bolts for hoisting stacks of panels and individual panels. 98112-284-01 The Doka 4-part chain 3.20m can be adjusted to the A Framax transport gear (consisting of 4 round slings) centre-of-gravity position by shortening the lengths of B Chain suspension gear or Doka 4-part chain 3.20m...
  • Page 112 The Framax transport bolts (A) , in conjunction with the ➤ Use Framax transport bolts to lay the framed panel Doka 4-part chain 3.20m (B) , are for moving panels flat on squared timbers 20x20 cm either individually or in stacks.
  • Page 113 ▪ pallet stacking truck ▪ forklift truck To make the Doka skeleton transport box easier to load and unload, one of its sidewalls can be opened. Max. load: 700 kg (1540 lbs) Permitted imposed load: 3150 kg (6950 lbs) NOTICE ▪...
  • Page 114 Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Doka multi-trip transport box Possible ways of dividing the box Multi-trip transport 1.20x0.80m galv. Lengthways Crossways box partition 1.20m max. 3 partitions 0.80m max. 3 partitions Tr755-200-04 Tr755-200-05 Using Doka multi-trip transport boxes as storage units Max.
  • Page 115 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork Doka stacking pallet 1.55x0.85m and Using Doka stacking pallets as transport devices 1.20x0.80m Lifting by crane NOTICE ▪ Multi-trip packaging items may only be lifted one at a time. ▪ Use a suitable crane suspension tackle (e.g.
  • Page 116 ▪ pallet stacking truck 92816-206-01 ▪ forklift truck The Doka accessory box is the tidy, easy-to-find way of Repositioning by forklift truck or pallet stacking storing and stacking all interconnection and form-tie truck components. The forks can be inserted under either the broadside or Max.
  • Page 117 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Wall formwork 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 118: General Remarks

    General remarks User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General remarks Areas of use Bottom joist Foundation formwork Framax Xlife plus panel (longside Number of Framax head horizontal) anchors 1.35x3.30m 0.30 up to 0.90x3.30m 0.30 up to 1.35x2,70m Framax Xlife plus panel (longside...

  • Page 119: Framax Xlife Plus Combined With

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General remarks Framax Xlife plus combined with . . . Doka climbing formwork MF240 Doka automatic climbing formwork Climbing formwork MF240 proves its versatility on all With their modular design concept, these crane-inde- tall structures.
  • Page 120 General remarks User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Doka folding platforms Doka supporting construction frames The high capacity of these working and safety scaffolds The Doka supporting construction frame means that the formwork can safely be stood on the Universal F or the Doka supporting construction folding platforms.
  • Page 121 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General remarks Platform system Xsafe plus Safe working ▪ high safety, as side and end guards are integrated in These pre-assembled, fold-out working platforms the platform with their integral side railings, self-closing man- ▪...

  • Page 122: Cleaning And Care Of Your Equipment

    General remarks User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Cleaning and care of your equipment Release agents Cleaning Doka-Trenn or Doka-OptiX is applied using the Doka NOTICE release-agent sprayer. ▪ Immediately after pouring: - Remove any blobs of concrete from the back-face of the formwork, using water (without any added sand).
  • Page 123 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General remarks Concrete scraper Anchoring-sleeve cleaner For removing any concrete remnants, we recommend Clean the form-tie sleeve with the Framax Xlife plus using a Double scraper Xlife and a spatula. anchoring sleeve cleaner.
  • Page 124 General remarks User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Care ▪ No hammer-blows to the frame profiles 9727-013 ▪ Do not use nails on the formwork that are longer than 60 mm 9727-012 A max. l=60 mm ▪ Never push over panels or allow them to fall 98030-335-01 ▪...

  • Page 125: Fall-Arrest Systems On The Structure

    User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General remarks Fall-arrest systems on the structure Handrail post XP 1.20m Handrail clamp T ▪ ▪ Attached with Screw-on shoe XP, railing clamp, Fixed in embedded anchoring components or Handrail-post shoe or Step bracket XP reinforcement hoops ▪...

  • Page 126: Formwork Planning With Tipos-Doka

    This is why Tipos-Doka solution the program gives you. All this saves time - offers complete piece-lists that leave no room for yours.
  • Page 127 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus General remarks 999811202 - 04/2019...

  • Page 128: Component Overview

    Component overview User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Component overview [kg] Article n° Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70x2.70m 435.5 589260000 Framax Xlife panel 1.35x3.30m 259.3 588221500 Framax Xlife plus-Element 2,70x2,70m Framax Xlife panel 0.90x3.30m 154.5 588222500...
  • Page 129 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Component overview [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm 3.30m 126.0 589299000 Framax hinged inside corner I 2.70m 102.3 588136000 Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm 2.70m 95.5 589239000 Framax hinged inside corner I 1.35m...
  • Page 130 Component overview User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Framax quick acting clamp RU 3.3 588153400 Framax universal corner waling 12.8 588151000 Framax-Schnellspanner RU Framax-Eckklemmschiene Galvanised Painted blue Length: 20 cm Leg length: 60 cm Framax wedge clamp 1.5 588152000...
  • Page 131 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Component overview [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Panel strut 540 IB 41.4 580366000 Prop head EB 3.1 588244500 Elementstütze 540 IB Stützenkopf EB consisting of: Galvanised (A) Plumbing strut 540 IB 30.7 588697000 Length: 40.8 cm...
  • Page 132 Component overview User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Bracket adapter XP FRR 50/30 2.4 586486000 Xsafe plus platform 2.70m 151.7 586404000 Konsolenadapter XP FRR 50/30 Xsafe plus-Bühne 2,70m Galvanised Steel parts galvanised Height: 32 cm...
  • Page 133 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Component overview [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Protective grating XP 2.70x1.20m 22.2 586450000 Framax lifting hook 20kN 12.8 588526000 Protective grating XP 2.50x1.20m 20.5 586451000 Framax-Umsetzbügel 20kN Protective grating XP 2.00x1.20m 17.4 586452000 Galvanised Protective grating XP 1.20x1.20m...
  • Page 134 Component overview User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Framax fitting timber 2x12cm 2.70m 3.1 176020000 Framax triangular ledge 2.70m 0.38 588170000 Framax fitting timber 3x12cm 2.70m 4.7 176022000 Framax-Dreikantleiste 2,70m Framax fitting timber 5x12cm 2.70m 7.8 176024000...
  • Page 135 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Component overview [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Double scraper Xlife 100/150mm 1.40m 2.8 588674000 Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut 20.0 2.3 589279000 Doppelschaber Xlife 100/150mm 1,40m Framax Xlife plus-Ankermutter 20,0 Length: 16 cm Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut I 20.0...
  • Page 136 Component overview User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Tie rod system 20.0 Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. plug 87mm 0.19 589283000 Framax Xlife plus-Sichtbetonstopfen 87mm Grey Tie rod 20.0mm galvanised 0.50m 1.3 581411000 Tie rod 20.0mm galvanised 0.75m...
  • Page 137 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Component overview [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Connector XS Framax/Alu-Framax 11.2 588639000 Ladder cage exit XS 17.0 588666000 Anschluss XS Framax/Alu-Framax Rückenschutz-Ausstieg XS Galvanised Galvanised Length: 115 cm Height: 132 cm Connector XS column formwork platform 10.0 588637000...
  • Page 138 Component overview User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus [kg] Article n° [kg] Article n° Doka stacking pallet 1.20x0.80m 38.0 583016000 Doka-Stapelpalette 1,20x0,80m Galvanised Height: 77 cm Doka accessory box 106.4 583010000 Doka-Kleinteilebox Timber parts varnished yellow Steel parts galvanised...
  • Page 139 User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus Component overview 999811202 - 04/2019...
  • Page 140 70 countries, the Doka Group has a highly efficient dis- than 6000. tribution network which ensures that equipment and www.doka.com/framax-xlife-plus Doka GmbH | Josef Umdasch Platz 1 | 3300 Amstetten | Austria | T +43 7472 605-0 | F +43 7472 66430 | info@doka.com | www.doka.com 999811202 - 04/2019...

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