Extending the rear railings Sideguards on exposed platform-ends Sideguard at outside corner Corner configuration Ladder system General Railings facing formwork Mounting the Xsafe plus platform onto the formwork Adjusting the platform inclination Pre-assembly of collapsible, stackable gang- forms Plumbing accessories Rules for gang-forms...
Introduction User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Introduction System description 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- ▪...
Xsafe plus platform XL 3.90m Permitted service load: 1.5 kN/m (150 kg/m Load Class 2 to EN 12811-1:2003 Xsafe plus platform 2.70m with side railing (with or without side railings) Xsafe plus platform 2.40m with side railing (with or without side railings) Xsafe plus platform 1.35m with side railing...
Introduction User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Platform system in detail Immediately work-ready platform ▪ quick and easy to assemble Integral guard rails on all four sides 9764-304-01 ▪ enables work to take place in complete safety Platform extension A Xsafe plus platform B Xsafe plus platform waling 1.50m...
Page 7
Configuration with the Xsafe plus platform XL: ▪ leaves unobstructed workplace access routes and simplifies the planning ▪ the Xsafe plus supporting strut makes it possible to Integral ladder and manhole adjust the inclination of the platform ▪ for safe vertical access up to the platform ▪...
Attach the crane lifting tackle to the gang-form with lengths of the "Xsafe plus" platforms. the Xsafe plus lifting walers (see the section headed 'Lifting by crane' and the 'Xsafe plus lifting waler' We recommend forming corners and similar snags in Operating Instructions).
Page 9
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Introduction Pouring Erecting the opposing formwork: Once the reinforcement has been placed, the form- Permitted fresh-concrete pressure: work can be closed. ➤ Mount panel struts and opposing guard-rails to the See 'Framed formwork Framax Xlife' User Information (laid-flat) gang-form of the opposing formwork.
Page 10
Introduction User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Stripping the formwork Stripping the holding formwork: ➤ Extend the Xsafe plus counter railing (see the sec- tion headed ‘Railings facing formwork"). ➤ Attach the crane lifting tackle to the gang-form with NOTICE the Xsafe plus lifting walers (see the section headed ➤...
Railing-closure post on platforms without side railings ➤ Lift the Xsafe plus platform off the stack by crane, using a four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain Xsafe plus platforms without side railings are equipped 3.20m), and set it down on the ground.
Sideguards on exposed platform-ends Activating end-of-platform Moving the end-of-platform sideguards sideguards backwards The Xsafe plus platform comes with captively inte- The sideguards can be moved backwards if needed grated end-of-platform sideguards. (e.g. at corner transitions or to create an access open- ing).
Page 13
(stand- by position). 9764-350-01 Hook the Xsafe plus side railing into the rear railing and secure it with a linch pin. When doing this, swivel the side railing inwards slightly (by approx. 5°). This makes it easier to hook the side railing into the rear railing.
Xsafe plus platform User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Extending the rear railings The integrated end-of-platform sideguards can also be used to extend the rear railings (e.g. if the platform has been lengthened to either side). 9764-318-01 Slide the telescope-lock upwards.
Take out the spring-locked connecting pin. Pull out the railing. 9764-323-02 A Xsafe plus platform extension 0.60m B Spring-locked connecting pin of Xsafe plus platform extension 0.60m C Xsafe plus platform 9764-325-01 The railing can now be mounted on the other side, in reverse order.
Page 16
Xsafe plus platform User Information Platform system Xsafe plus 999809102 - 07/2021...
A Xsafe plus platform transition B Xsafe plus handrail lengthening piece C Xsafe plus platform extension 0.60m D Spring-locked connecting pin of the Xsafe plus platform transi- tion E Bolting hole for mounting to a panel placed on its side...
Xsafe plus platforms are equipped with a ladder ladder connection. The Xsafe plus ladder starter piece is used for fixing a ladder to the formwork, and the Xsafe plus ladder sup- Extension range of the Xsafe plus telescopic ladder:...
Page 19
B Waling profile of the framed formwork panel If desired, the ladder can also be secured with a linch C Spring cotter of the Xsafe plus ladder starter piece pin as well. The groove in the ladder pin (B) must be...
Xsafe plus platform User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Corner configuration Practical example 9764-328-01 a ... 30 cm b ... 25 cm A Framax outside corner B Framax Xlife inside corner C Framax Xlife panel 0.60m D Framax Xlife panel 0.90m E Framax Xlife panel 1.35m...
Page 21
G Framax quick-acting clamp RU H Xsafe plus platform 1.35m Xsafe plus platform 2.70m J Xsafe plus platform extension 0.60m K Xsafe plus platform transition L Xsafe plus platform extension 0.60m (optional) M Platform transition, site-provided (optional) 999809102 - 07/2021...
Page 22
Xsafe plus platform User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Example: T-junction 9764-332-01 a ... 30 cm A Framax Xlife inside corner B Framax Xlife panel 0.60m C Framax Xlife panel 0.90m D Framax Xlife panel 1.35m E Framax quick-acting clamp RU F Xsafe plus platform 2.70m...
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Xsafe plus platform Stop-end formwork Wall thicknesses up to 20 cm Wall thicknesses above 20 cm 9764-337-01 9764-341-01 A Framax universal waling B Framax universal fixing bolt C Super-plate 15.0 D Framax Xlife panel...
A Xsafe plus platform XL 3.90m (with integral telescopic ladder, and with platform and rear-railing extensions) B Xsafe plus side railing XL left C Xsafe plus side railing XL right D Xsafe plus corner railing XL E Xsafe plus handrail extension...
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Xsafe plus platform XL Tilting up rear railing ➤ Lift the Xsafe plus platform XL off the stack by crane, using a four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m), and set it down on the ground. ➤...
Xsafe plus platform XL User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Extending the platform to either side The Xsafe plus platform XL has an integrated extension of the platform decking at each end. a ... steplessly telescoping to 60 cm b ... min. 268 up to max. 387 cm Loosen the hexagon bolt.
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Xsafe plus platform XL Extending the rear railings The Xsafe plus platform XL has an integrated extension of the rear railing at each end. a ... can be telescoped by up to 60 cm, in a 4 cm grid b ...
Sideguards on exposed platform-ends Mounting end-of-platform sideguards Opening end-of-platform sideguard The Xsafe plus platform XL can be fitted with side rail- To open the side railing: ings (for example as a safety barrier at the end of the On the side railing, pull the locking lever up and wall).
Page 29
Activating end-of-platform Extending the end-of-platform sideguards sideguards The Xsafe plus side railing XL can be extended with To close the side railing: the Xsafe plus handrail extension. On the side railing, pull the locking lever up and engage it in the topmost position.
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Sideguard at outside corner Complete sideguard protection can be constructed at outside corners as well, by using the Xsafe plus cor- ner railing XL. Insert the corner railing into the sockets on the plat- form and extend it to the required length.
G Xsafe plus platform XL 3.90m max quick-acting clamp RU in the outside corner. H Xsafe plus platform 1.35m Xsafe plus side railing XL right J Xsafe plus side railing XL left K Xsafe plus corner railing XL 999809102 - 07/2021...
Remove both linch pins. C Linch pin Disengage the ladder from the parked position. A Xsafe plus platform XL 3.90m (with integrated telescopic ladder) B Ladder holder (not integrated into the platform) There is a telescopic ladder integrated into the Xsafe plus platform XL 3.90m.
Page 33
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Xsafe plus platform XL Extended lengths of the telescopic ladder Extended For formwork Positions of the linch pins length 'a' heights 158 cm 1.80 m 187 cm 2.10 m 216 cm 2.40 m 2.70 m...
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus General Railings facing formwork ➤ The Xsafe plus counter railing is used to set up a Twist the lever / handrail-post upright back 45° front (formwork-side) railing. This locks the counter railing again. It can be operated (lowered / raised) both from below Check whether properly locked: and from on the platform itself.
Page 35
... can be telescoped between 13 cm and 68 cm, in a 5 cm grid A Xsafe plus handrail lengthening piece B Linch pin of Xsafe plus handrail lengthening piece C Xsafe plus counter railing D Xsafe plus platform extension 0.60m...
Xsafe plus platform walings 1.50m: ➤ Fasten the stacking waler extension to the - always at the top of the formwork Xsafe plus platform waling 1.50m with the 2 Con- ▪ Xsafe plus stacking waler extensions: necting pins 10cm and Spring cotters 5mm.
Page 37
➤ Fasten the stacking waler extension to the waler 2.10m in the waling profile. Xsafe plus platform waling 1.50m with the 2 Con- necting pins 10cm and Spring cotters 5mm. ➤ Use a Framax universal fixing bolt 10-16cm and a Super-plate 15.0 to fasten the stacking waler exten-...
Page 38
Multi-purpose walingsinstead of Xsafe plus walings It is also possible to use continuous multi-purpose walings instead of the Xsafe plus walings. The plat- form and lifting loads are transferred into the framed formwork panels by the Xsafe plus fixing plate.
Page 39
Bolting-hole position for the platforms on the Xsafe plus walings ➤ Raise the Xsafe plus platform by crane and lift it to The hole-grid in the Xsafe plus walings makes it possi- the formwork. ble to adjust the platform level very flexibly.
General User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Adjusting the platform inclination The Xsafe plus supporting strut makes it possible to adjust the inclination of the platform. 9764-352-01 9764-353-01 α ... up to approx. 5° Note: For inclination adjustment, two Xsafe plus supporting struts are required on each platform.
Page 41
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus General 999809102 - 07/2021...
When the gang-forms are stacked or transported by form. truck, the platform on each gang-form is folded closed. ➤ Raise the Xsafe plus platform by crane and lift it to the formwork. Note: Required hole-grid on waling: 10 cm (e.g. Xsafe plus...
Page 43
Spring cotters 5mm. 9764-391-03 C Xsafe plus waling D Xsafe plus platform G Connecting pin 10cm + Spring cotter 5mm of the Xsafe plus plat- form 9764-391-01 Mount the ladder system and panel struts on the face-down gang-form (see the relevant section of this booklet).
General User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Plumbing accessories 976 - 4 376 Determining the number of struts Plumbing accessories brace the formwork against wind loads and make it easier to plumb and align. NOTICE NOTICE Formwork panels must be held stable in every...
Page 45
Up to 6.15 m Up to 7.20 m 340 ......Panel strut 340 540 ......Panel strut 540 Eurex 60 ....Eurex 60 550 Supporting strut ..Xsafe plus supporting strut Example: ▪ Height of basic panel: 2.70 m ▪...
Page 46
D Connecting pin 10cm of the Xsafe plus supporting strut Note: If the waling profile is blocked by the Xsafe plus waling, the panel strut can be attached to the Xsafe plus waling with a Connecting pin 10cm and Spring cotter 5mm.
Page 47
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus General Mount the panel strut to the Xsafe plus supporting Xsafe plus supporting strut EB: strut: Permitted connection forces (plumbing accessory -> Bolt the panel strut to the Xsafe plus supporting supporting strut): strut and secure it with a linch pin.
Page 48
Eurex 60 550 9727-343-01 9745-214-01 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) Anchoring the footplate The Doka express anchor can be re-used many times over.
Page 49
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus General Panel strut 340 Eurex 60 550 used as a shoring & plumbing accessory a ... 163.0 cm A Panel strut 340 IB B Prop head EB Panel strut 540 b ... 255.0 cm c ...
Resting on 2nd cross profile: 9.5 kNm 9764-316-09 ▪ Resting on 3rd cross profile: 11.0 kNm 9764-316-08 (Values also apply where the Xsafe plus platform wal- ing 1.50m is combined with Xsafe plus stacking waler extensions) Xsafe plus stacking waler 2.10m: ▪...
Page 51
For 1.35 m wide gang-forms, only half the number of Quick acting clamps RU is needed (e.g. 2 instead of 4). Extra stacking waler needed on the 1st and 2nd panel joints on 2.70 m wide gang-forms. Not needed on 1.35 m wide gang-forms. There is a telescopic ladder integrated into the Xsafe plus platform XL. 999809102 - 07/2021...
Page 52
General User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Examples for a basic panel height of 2.70m Combination n° 101 Combination n° 102 Formwork height: 2.70 m Formwork height: 3.00 m Formwork width: 2.70 m Formwork width: 2.70 m 9764-346-01 9764-387-01 Combination n° 105 Combination n°...
Page 53
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus General Combination n° 110 Combination n° 111 Formwork height: 4.95 m Formwork height: 5.40 m Formwork width: 2.70 m Formwork width: 2.70 m 9764-361-01 9764 368 Combination n° 114 Combination n° 118 Formwork height: 6.00 m Formwork height: 7.05 m...
Page 54
General User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Examples for a basic panel height of Combination n° 122 Formwork height: 8.10 m 3.30m Formwork width: 2.70 m Combination n° 201 Formwork height: 3.30 m Formwork width: 2.70 m 9764-366-01 Combination n° 206 Formwork height: 4.65 m...
Page 55
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus General Example for a basic panel height of Combination n° 211 Formwork height: 6.60 m 2.40m Formwork width: 2.70 m Combination n° 311 Formwork height: 4.80 m Formwork width: 2.70 m 9764-371-01 9764-377-01 999809102 - 07/2021...
General User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Extra connectors for gang-form width additions Framax quick-acting clamp RU Framax universal waling 1.50mor Xsafe plus stacking waler 2.10m Panel width Extra Quick-acting clamps RU of width-addition (a) for each panel joint of the width-addition 0.30m...
... max. 20.0 cm A Framax Xlife universal panel B Framax universal waling 1.50m C Doka tie rod system 15.0 (in the Universal panel 2.70m, 3 form ties are needed) D Doka tie rod system E Xsafe plus platform F Xsafe plus platform extension 0.60m...
General User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Lifting by crane For gang-forms with Xsafe plus platforms, observe the following points: ▪ It is only allowed to operate the lifting waler and lifting hook when the platform railings are in place on all sides.
Page 59
Operating the lifting waler Bolt the Xsafe plus lifting waler into the Xsafe plus The Xsafe plus lifting waler is used for safe lifting and platform waling with both bolts, and secure these resetting of the pre-assembled gang-forms by crane.
Page 60
NOTICE used: ➤ Make sure the tag-lines are long enough to ▪ On gang-forms with only one Xsafe plus platform enable the holders to stay outside the dan- (no intermediate platform). ger zone at all times. ▪ On gang-forms weighing max. 1250 kg (max. area approx.
Page 61
Lifting chain Doka 4-part chain 3.20m for gang-forms up to max. 1600 kg (approx. 15 m) ➤ Attach the Doka 4-part chain 3.20m to the Xsafe plus lifting waler. ➤ Hang the remaining chain-lengths back in place. Follow the directions in the Operating Instruc-...
The entire stack of platforms can be transported by forklift truck. A Hardwood blocking 16cm ➤ To lift a stack of Xsafe plus platforms XL 3.90m, Arrangement of stacks for truck shipments (plan the forks of the forklift truck must be inserted view): between the two sleepers.
Page 63
Stacking the Xsafe plus platform Storing Xsafe plus side railings XL extensions 0.60m ➤ Store Xsafe plus side railings XL in the Doka skele- ton transport box 1.70x0.80m. b ... 22.5 cm c ... 14.0 cm Maximum number of side railings XL in the Skele- f ...
Page 64
General User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Storing the Xsafe plus counter railings ➤ Fold each Xsafe plus counter railing together and store it in a stacking pallet. 9764-398-01 999809102 - 07/2021...
Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Article list [kg] Article N° Xsafe plus platform 2.70m with side railing 189.0 586401000 Xsafe plus side railing 20.5 586410000 Xsafe plus-Bühne 2,70m mit Seitengeländer Xsafe plus-Seitengeländer Steel parts galvanised Galvanised Timber parts varnished yellow...
Page 66
Article list User Information Platform system Xsafe plus [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Xsafe plus stacking waler extension 0.70m 21.3 586435000 Xsafe plus telescopic ladder 15.0 586421000 Xsafe plus-Bühnenriegelverlängerung 0,70m Xsafe plus-Teleskopleiter Painted blue Galvanised Length: 96 cm Height: 158 - 274 cm Xsafe plus stacking waler extension 1.20m...
Page 67
User Information Platform system Xsafe plus Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Xsafe plus platform XL 3.90m 225.0 586440000 Xsafe plus-Bühne XL 3,90m Steel parts galvanised Height: 136 cm Delivery condition: folded closed Xsafe plus side railing XL left 14.0 586441000...
Page 68
70 countries, the Doka Group has a highly efficient dis- than 6000. tribution network which ensures that equipment and www.doka.com/xsafe-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 999809102 - 07/2021...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Xsafe plus and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers