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  • Page 1 TOPEC ® Modular slab formwork User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Guide Contents Product features ......................4 Introduction ..........................4 Intended use ...........................4 General information ....................4 Safety instructions .........................4 2.2 About this User Guide ......................6 Overview ........................7 Quick reference guide ..................... 8 Panels with plastic form sheet ....................8 4.2 Panels with Multiplex plywood form sheet ..............9 4.3 Formwork accessories......................
  • Page 3 TOPEC 11.5 Anchoring of the TOPEC Panel Tie Down Bracket (to prevent uplifting) ..... 86 11.6 Preventing uplift with TOPEC Securing Bolts ...............87 11.7 Preventing uplift with alignment struts ................90 11.8 Preventing lateral movement by tying to structure ............ 95 Cantilevered panels ....................

  • Page 4: Product Features

    User Guide Product features Introduction TOPEC by Hünnebeck is a frame panel formwork system that can be used to economically and safely erect slab formwork. The aluminium-framed panels are lightweight and easy to handle. The framework of the panel is powder coated to reduce concrete adhesion and simplify cleaning. The high-performance form sheet is retained in special frame profiles around all edges and designed for greater longevity.
  • Page 5 TOPEC Availability of the User Guide The contractor has to ensure that site personnel are familiar with the User Guide provided by the manufacturer or the formwork supplier and that it is readily accessible at all times. Illustrations Some of the illustrations in the assembly instructions are various states of assembly and not always complete in terms of safety considerations.

  • Page 6: About This User Guide

    User Guide 2.2 About this User Guide This User Guide contains important information regarding the assembly and use of Hünnebeck TOPEC formwork as well as safety procedures that are important for safe erection and use on site. This User Guide is intended to serve as an aid to working effectively with TOPEC slab formwork.

  • Page 7: Overview

    TOPEC Overview Infills Edge protection system (Refer to page 58) (Refer to page 69) Assembling formwork Bearing Steel props Alu Erection Rod 365 Securing formwork (Refer to page 44) (refer to (refer to page 33) (refer to page 43) (refer to page 79) Stripping page 33) (refer to page 100)

  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick reference guide Panels with plastic form sheet The panels shown here are all equipped with an Ecoply 11 mm plastic form sheet. Component Part code Weight [kg] TOPEC Giant Panel E 180/180 602667 47.20 1800 3,24 m² forming area per panel reduces the number of parts (panels and props) and significantly accelerates falsework assembly.

  • Page 9: Panels With Multiplex Plywood Form Sheet

    Component Part code Weight [kg] TOPEC Adjustment Panel E 90/90 602677 15.73 – Similar to TOPEC Adjustment Panel 90/180, but 900 × 550/900 mm in size. Refer to pages 25 and 58. TOPEC Corner Panel E 90/90 * 602678 15.56 Triangular TOPEC Panel for irregular adjustment areas.
  • Page 10 Component Part code Weight [kg] TOPEC Panel 90/90 548090 11.93 TOPEC Panel 90/75 548089 10.43 TOPEC Panel 90/60 548104 9.00 TOPEC Panel 90/45 548115 7.50 Refer to page 24. TOPEC Adjustment Panel 90/180 552310 24.88 – Refer to pages 25 and 58. 1800 TOPEC Adjustment Panel 90/90 600241...

  • Page 11: Formwork Accessories

    4.3 Formwork accessories Component Part code Weight [kg] TOPEC Adjustment Beam 180 487890 7.20 1800 TOPEC Adjustment Beam 90 487880 3.60 Aluminium beam 120 mm high, with integrated nailing strip. It is positioned on top of the TOPEC Bearing next to the panel in infill areas and supports the 21 mm plywood.
  • Page 12 Component Part code Weight [kg] Anchor Bolt MM+SSK 16 x 130 mm 443500 0.21 Used to temporarily secure the Panel Anchor Bracket to the existing structure. Only one Anchor Bolt is required per bracket. Refer to page 86 MMS+16 Thread Checking Gauge 443501 0.04 Used to check the reusability of the Anchor...

  • Page 13: Supports And Steel Props

    4.4 Supports and steel props Component Part code Weight [kg] TOPEC Bearing 465410 2.40 Support for TOPEC panels. Includes TOPEC Bolt. Maximum load capacity: 40.00 kN Not for use in interior corners of walls! Depending on the diameter of the steel prop, a TOPEC Bolt D14 (code:604365) may be required in place of the TOPEC Bolt (refer to the table on page 41).
  • Page 14 Component Part code Weight [kg] GASS TOPEC Bearing 602042 3.45 Support for TOPEC Panels when using GASS props. Maximum load capacity: 40.00 kN Fixed to the GASS props using GASS Ring Bolts (code:718901). Refer to page 115. TOPEC Fixing Head 600522 1.89 Can be used to support cantilevered TOPEC Panels and to support the middle of TOPEC Panels 180/180.
  • Page 15 Component Part code Weight [kg] Steel Prop Hanger 8 510749 1.20 Facilitates attaching additional props to the H 20 K beams. The props are clamped to the H 20 K beam with the aid of the Steel Prop Hanger 8 and are secured from tipping over. Depending on the diameter of the steel prop, a TOPEC Bolt (code:470804) or a TOPEC Bolt D14 (code:604365) may be...
  • Page 16 Component Part code Weight [kg] GASS Ring Bolt (Head-to-Head Plate) 718901 0.23 For attaching the GASS TOPEC Bearing to GASS props. Refer to page 115. TOPEC Plastic Infill 180 602350 0.70 This plastic infill is used in conjunction with the TOPEC Drop Head to close the 60 mm gap between TOPEC Panels.
  • Page 17 Component Part code Weight [kg] Uni Tripod 587377 11.83 Makes it easier to erect the EUROPLUSnew props. Ø : 57 mm. min. Ø : 90 mm max. The Uni Tripod may be used only as an assembly aid! Other appropriate methods must be used to transfer horizontal loads from the formwork, wind, concreting, etc.

  • Page 18: Edge Protection Accessories

    4.5 Edge protection accessories Please read and follow the instructions in the separate PROTECTO system User Guide. Component Part code Weight [kg] PROTECTO Multiple Clamp 601226 6.49 This bracket is used in a wide range of applications to clamp the PROTECTO Railing Post into place.
  • Page 19 Component Part code Weight [kg] PROTECTO Railing Post 601225 3.65 The PROTECTO Railing Post is used to hold the PROTECTO mesh panels or handrail boards. An integrated safety device secures the post automatically to the various retaining elements. 1200 The PROTECTO Railing Post (code:601225) complies with BS EN 13374 when used with PROTECTO Panels or with plank railings.
  • Page 20 Component Part code Weight [kg] PROTECTO Front Attachment 601285 2.01 In conjunction with this retainer, the PROTECTO Railing Post can be used on the walls of a structure. It is secured to a building with a bolt or a tie rod. The PROTECTO Front Attachment also serves as a holder for a stopend.

  • Page 21: Other Accessories

    4.6 Other accessories Component Part code Weight [kg] Waler 80 586980 6.30 Used to attach the TOPEC Panels to the structure. Refer to page 95. Tie Rod 1.75 m (DW 15) 20470 2.52 Tie Rod 1.30 m (DW 15) 20481 1.87 Tie Rod 1.00 cm (DW 15) 24387 1.44...
  • Page 22 User Guide Component Part code Weight [kg] Assembly Fork 510554 3.51 Makes moving and removing H 20 K beams easier. Not available in the UK. 1500 Euro Bracing Clamp 573810 1.83 Used in conjunction with wooden boards to help set up steel props. Cannot be used to transfer horizontal loads! Refer to page 51.
  • Page 23 TOPEC Component Part code Weight [kg] Euro Stacking Frame 120/80 553689 54.47 Used to store and transport e.g. EUROPLUSnew props, DU-AL beams, H 20 K beams. Can be moved using the Euro Trolley. Safe Working Load: 1200 kg. 1200 PROTECTO Panel Stillage 692740 56.00 Used to store and transport PROTECTO...

  • Page 24: Topec Panels

    User Guide TOPEC Panels TOPEC Giant Panel 180/180 1 Square hole for the TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365 2 Front profile (with square hole) 3 Edge profile (with round holes) 4 Ribs 5 Centre profile 6 Arresting piece, riveted, for securing a middle prop with TOPEC Bearings to prevent tipping over 5.2 TOPEC Panel 180/90 and smaller 1 Square hole for the TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365...

  • Page 25: Topec Adjustment Panel 90/180 And Smaller

    TOPEC 5.3 TOPEC Adjustment Panel 90/180 and smaller 1 Square hole for the TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365 2 Front profile (with square hole) 3 Telescoping piece with nailing strip; extendible 4 Ribs 5 Edge profile (with round holes) Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.

  • Page 26: Application Planning

    User Guide Application planning TOPEC Panel arrangements As long as the footprint allows it, the most economical layout can be achieved by utilizing TOPEC Giant Panels 180/180. Infills between 550 and 900 mm (1080 mm, refer to page 58) can be created e.g. with the TOPEC Adjustment Panel 90/180. Smaller infills can be created using the TOPEC Adjustment Beam or the TOPEC Head Support Shoe along with timber beams and plywood.

  • Page 27: Permitted Slab Thickness And Deflection

    TOPEC 6.2 Permitted slab thickness and deflection 6.2.1 TOPEC Giant Panel 180/180 When TOPEC Panels 180/180 are used on EUROPLUSnew props without supporting the middle of the panel, the slab may not be thicker than 40 cm (refer to the load tables on page 28).
  • Page 28 User Guide The load tables in this section apply to system-bound use of EUROPLUSnew props with a properly inserted TOPEC Bearing! The requirements for system-bound use are described in EN 12812, section 9. These requirements are e.g.: • The User Guide has to be readily available on site. • The documents containing information on structural stability (in this case, type test with data sheet) must be readily available wherever the equipment is used.
  • Page 29 TOPEC Giant Panel 180/180 without centre primary beam – permitted slab thickness and clearance, inner tube at the bottom Panel 180/180, slab thickness d [cm] without middle support 15.0 17.5 20.0 22.5 25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 EUROPLUSnew prop used Load N per EUROPLUSnew prop [kN] –...
  • Page 30 User Guide Giant Panel 180/180 with middle support (A) and centre primary beam H 20 (B) Refer to the load tables on page 30 for the permitted slab thickness and clearance; refer to the table on page 27 for the permitted deflection. When using the centre primary beam, ensure that the centre profiles and edge profiles (with round holes) of the Giant Panels 180/180 are properly supported! The centre primary beam is needed only to meet the flatness requirements according to group 7, DIN 18202.
  • Page 31 TOPEC Giant Panel 180 with middle support or centre primary beam – permitted slab thickness and clearance, inner tube at the bottom Panel 180/180, slab thickness d [cm] with middle support / centre primary beam H 20 42.5 45.0 47.5 50.0 EUROPLUSnew prop used, Load N per EUROPLUSnew prop [kN]...
  • Page 32 User Guide Panel 180/90 – permitted slab thickness and clearance, inner tube on top Panel 180/90, slab thickness d [cm] 15.0 17.5 20.0 22.5 25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 42.5 47.5 EUROPLUSnew Load N per EUROPLUSnew prop [kN] prop used, Inner tube top 10.5...

  • Page 33: Assembling Formwork

    TOPEC Assembling formwork Preparing steel props 7.1.1 Selecting support Choose the support best suited for the intended function of the steel prop. This can be one or more of the options shown here. Use the following table as an aid to selecting the correct type of support.
  • Page 34 User Guide 7.1.3 At the edge – TOPEC Edge Support N on front profile (with square hole) Secure the steel prop with a prop retainer (A) or a tripod to prevent it from collapsing! The TOPEC Bearing can be used at the edge instead. 7.1.4 At the edge –...
  • Page 35 TOPEC 7.1.5 At the edge – TOPEC Bearing at end (with square hole, TOPEC Bearing under edge profile) Secure the steel prop to prevent it from collapsing (A)! Place the steel prop as close as possible to the edge of the panel! 7.1.6 In the corner –...
  • Page 36 User Guide 7.1.7 As middle support for TOPEC Panels 180/180 – TOPEC Bearing An arresting piece is usually attached to prevent the steel prop from collapsing. If there is not already an arresting piece in place, attach one (code:580272) (refer to page 119) or support the steel prop is some other way to prevent it from collapsing! 7.1.8 As support for centre primary beams –...
  • Page 37 TOPEC 7.1.9 Support for cantilevered TOPEC Panels at edge profile (with round holes) – TOPEC Bearing Secure the steel prop to prevent it from collapsing (A)! Secure cantilevered panels to prevent them from collapsing! At the edge (B), cantilevered panels can also be supported with the TOPEC Edge Support N.
  • Page 38 User Guide 7.1.11 For erecting edge protection – TOPEC P-Bearing for Railing 7.1.12 Attaching Bearings Formwork can collapse! WARNING When extended Bearings (A) are used in conjunction with EUROPLUSnew props, the load that the props can bear is significantly less. The load tables in Section 6.2 then no longer apply.
  • Page 39 TOPEC The support can fall out of the prop! CAUTION Unsecured supports such as TOPEC Bearings can fall out during handling. This can result in injury! When stripping or before lateral transport, verify that supports are always secured with TOPEC Bolts or TOPEC Bolts D14! Before transport, unsecured supports have to be secured to prevent them from falling out or they have to be transported separately! Bolts can sustain damage! NOTE...
  • Page 40 User Guide Step 1 Insert the required support (A) all the way into the steel prop (B). Step 2 Secure the support with a correct bolt (C). Refer to the following table for the proper bolt. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 41 TOPEC The following table shows the bolt used to secure the respective type of steel prop. Designation Code. Orientation Designation Code. Orientation Inner tube top Inner tube top EUROPLUSnew EUROPLUSnew 601390 601445 20-250 30-350 Outer tube top Outer tube top Inner tube top Inner tube top EUROPLUSnew...
  • Page 42 User Guide 7.1.13 Using steel props with Uni Tripod The Uni Tripod facilitates erection of steel props during formwork assembly. The steel prop can simply be placed in the open tripod and secured with the clamp. Tap the top of the clamp lightly with a hammer to secure it. The Uni Tripod can be used with almost all types of steel props.

  • Page 43: Preparing Topec Alu Erection Rod 365

    TOPEC Preparing TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365 Use the Alu Erection Rod 365 to swivel up the TOPEC Panels once the panels have been placed on the steel props. Pull out the Alu Erection Rod 365 to the required length (2.05 m – 3.65 m) and extend it if necessary (3.70 m – 5.30 m). 7.2.1 TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365 1 Lynch pin with lanyard...

  • Page 44: Assembling Formwork For Floor Heights Up To 3.50 M

    User Guide 7.2.2 Adjusting TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365 The Alu Erection Rod 365 can be extended to a length of 3.65 m. Step 1 Remove the lynch pin. Step 2 Extend the Alu Erection Rod 365 to the desired length and secure it with the lynch pin. 7.2.3 Extending TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365 The Alu Erection Rod 365 can be extended to a length of 5.30 m with the aid of the Rod Extension 180.
  • Page 45 TOPEC Difficult stripping! NOTE If the inner tube of the steel prop is not resting with its whole diameter on the pin (A) of the quick-lowering mechanism but is resting in the two grooves instead, the quick- lowering mechanism does not work properly when stripping. When installing the steel props, check that the pin is positioned properly.
  • Page 46 User Guide Step 3 Place the steel props with supports in the tripods and lock them into place. Verify that the steel props and supports are aligned properly. The quick-release bolt always has to be perpendicular to the wall. U (1:2) 7.3.2 Installing TOPEC Panels Step 1 Place the front profile (with square hole) of the TOPEC Panels on the supports on the first two steel props.
  • Page 47 TOPEC Step 2 Hook the Alu Erection Rod 365 in the opening for the Alu Erection Rod 365 and swivel up the TOPEC Panel. Step 3 Swivel the TOPEC Panel up to the horizontal position and rest it on the Alu Erection Rod 365.
  • Page 48 User Guide Step 4 Prop up the TOPEC Panel with a third steel prop. Step 5 Hook the second TOPEC Panel in the support, swivel it up to the horizontal position and rest it on the Alu Erection Rod 365. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 49 TOPEC Step 6 Place another steel prop at the joint of the two TOPEC Panels to support them. Step 7 Precisely align the height of the first TOPEC Panel, e.g. using a laser range finder. The distance from the ground to the edge profile (with round holes), plus 140 mm, is the clearance.

  • Page 50: Securing Steel Props To Prevent Collapsing

    User Guide Step 9 Continue assembling the formwork in the same way. After putting each TOPEC Panel into place, align the height precisely in the same way. Tie the TOPEC Panels to the existing structure at regular intervals. Step 10 Secure the formwork from horizontal loads (refer to Section 11). Securing steel props to prevent collapsing Steel props are not secured against overturning at some of the assembly positions under the TOPEC panels.
  • Page 51 TOPEC Step 2 Slide the prop retainer onto the profile of the TOPEC Panel right next to the bearing in the steel prop. Step 3 Screw the prop retainer into place. Step 4 If necessary, attach another prop retainer to the other side of the steel prop. The steel prop is secured to prevent it from falling over.
  • Page 52 T (1 : 23) User Guide Step 2 Place the Euro Bracing Clamp over the steel prop and the board. U (1 : 20) Step 3 Close the Euro Bracing Clamp and hit it with a hammer to secure it. Step 4 Brace the steel props horizontally and diagonally.

  • Page 53: Assembling Formwork Over 3.50 M In Height

    TOPEC Assembling formwork over 3.50 m in height When rooms are more than 3.50 m high, TOPEC Panels cannot be placed on the steel props from ground level. For assembling higher formwork, we recommend using the Hünnebeck TOPEC Lift (only for TOPEC Panels 180/180). The TOPEC Panels can also be put into place working from e.g.
  • Page 54 User Guide 7.5.1 With TOPEC Lift TOPEC Panels 180/180 can be placed on the steel props up to a height of 5.80 m using the TOPEC Lift. The TOPEC Lift is a motorized scissor lift operated by a remote control. Always comply with the separate operating instructions for the TOPEC Lift! It contains essential information on safe startup, use and maintenance.
  • Page 55 TOPEC 7.5.2 Manually Assembling the formwork e.g. from a platform ladder or a mobile scaffold is done in the same way as described in Section 7.3. The only difference is that hanging the TOPEC Panels into place is done from an elevated place. Then, working from ground level, the TOPEC Panel is swivelled into a horizontal position using the Alu Erection Rod 365 with Rod Extension 180 and then supported with steel props.

  • Page 56: Assembling Formwork With Centre Primary Beam

    User Guide Assembling formwork with centre primary beam When supporting TOPEC Panels with a centre primary beam consisting of H 20 K Beams, it is important that the centre and edge profiles (with round holes) on the panels are supported along the entire length. Start at the wall with an H 20 K Beam 290 (code:603193) and continue the line of beams with H 20 K Beams 390 (code:603196).

  • Page 57: Creating Stopends On Site

    TOPEC Creating stopends on site If concrete cannot be poured against the existing building or other structures, a stopend has to be created on the TOPEC Panels on site. When the slab is no thicker than 20 cm, the loads from the stopend can be transferred with the TOPEC P-Railing Shoe (code:606255).

  • Page 58: Assembling Infills

    User Guide Assembling infills Using TOPEC Adjustment Panels 90/180 and 90/90 The TOPEC Adjustment Panels (A) can be used to construct infills from 550 mm to 900 mm (1080 mm with an additional Adjustment Beam and projecting plywood). The Adjustment Panels have a telescoping piece with wooden strips (B). Place a 21 mm form sheet (C), created on site, on the telescoping piece and then nail the form sheet to the wooden strips.
  • Page 59 TOPEC Step 1 Assemble formwork using TOPEC Panels up to the infill area. Step 2 Pull out the TOPEC Adjustment Panel to the required width. Step 3 Place the TOPEC Adjustment Panel on the supports on the steel props. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 60 User Guide Step 4 Use the Alu Erection Rod 365 to swivel the TOPEC Adjustment Panel to the horizontal position and rest the panel on the Alu Erection Rod 365. Step 5 Support TOPEC Adjustment Panels with adjacent TOPEC Panels using steel props. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.

  • Page 61: Using Topec Adjustment Beams Or Topec Head Support Shoe

    TOPEC Step 6 Working from a safe position, place the cut-to-size plywood on the telescoping piece of the TOPEC Adjustment Panel and nail to secure. 9.2 Using TOPEC Adjustment Beams or TOPEC Head Support Shoe Infills can be constructed on site using TOPEC Adjustment Beams or TOPEC Head Support Shoes.
  • Page 62 User Guide Edge infills Infill width (min. 150 mm with 50 mm thick stop fillet) TOPEC Head TOPEC Adjustment Beam Support Shoe Maximum infill width The following table shows the maximum infill widths for the various slab thicknesses using a 21 mm multi-layer board according to DIN 68792 (grade F25/10). = max.
  • Page 63 TOPEC 1800 140 120 Safe working load: = 3.00 kNm perm. = 15.00 kN perm. Example of application 9.2.2 TOPEC Head Support Shoe Infills can also be constructed with the TOPEC Head Support Shoe and a timber beam. The Head Support Shoe and timber beam can fall off! WARNING Under adverse conditions the Head Support Shoe and timber beam can fall off if not yet secured by the plywood!
  • Page 64 User Guide Head Support Shoe on edge Head Support Shoe on front profile (with round holes) profile (with square hole) 1 Plywood, 21 mm thick 2 Timber beam, 80 mm high 3 TOPEC Head Support Shoe 4 TOPEC Bearing Example of application Nail the underside of the timber beam to the Head Support Shoe! This prevents the timber beam from falling off.

  • Page 65: Using Topec Adjustment Beams And Topec Transverse Beams

    TOPEC ≥ 80 Using TOPEC Adjustment Beams and TOPEC Transverse Beams TOPEC Transverse Beams can be used for 900 mm wide infills within a panel grid, e.g. for creating formwork around columns. The recessed areas are created using 2no. TOPEC Adjustment Beams and 2no. TOPEC Transverse Beams. The beams have a wooden strip onto which 21 mm plywood can be nailed.
  • Page 66 User Guide Step 1 Use TOPEC Adjustment Beams (A) to construct the infill (refer to Section 9.2.1). Step 2 Hook the required number of TOPEC Transverse Beams in the TOPEC Adjustment Beams. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 67 TOPEC Step 3 Working from a safe position, place 21 mm plywood on the Adjustment Beams and nail Risk of falling! WARNING Do not step onto the formwork until it is secured from lateral loads and collapsing! Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.

  • Page 68: Using Topec Corner Panels

    User Guide 9.4 Using TOPEC Corner Panels Infills can be created for complicated slabs using the TOPEC Corner Panel 90/90 or the TOPEC Corner Frame 180/90 and plywood available on site. TOPEC Corner TOPEC Corner Frame 180/90 with plywood Frame 180/90 with plywood added on site added on site left handed right handed...

  • Page 69: Edge Protection

    TOPEC Edge Protection As specified in BS EN 13374 Temporary Edge Protection Systems, the minimum height between the working area and the top of the edge protection should be 1.00 m. This may vary if the top of the slab is to be considered as the working area instead of the top of the formwork panel, which will depend on how close the slab end is to the edge of the panel.
  • Page 70 User Guide However, if the height of the slab is such that it becomes a fall hazard, then a secondary edge protection is required regardless of the distance between the slab edge and the formwork edge. The height of this secondary edge protection must be 1.00 m measured from the top of the slab.

  • Page 71: Panels And Posts

    TOPEC 10.1 Panels and posts 10.1.1 Panels The PROTECTO Panel G2 can be used for edge protection on both wet deck and dry deck applications. The PROTECTO Panel G2 is to be used with the PROTECTO Post 130 Adjustable (code:692750) and depending on the application the required ancillary components will vary.
  • Page 72 User Guide 10.1.2 Posts PROTECTO Post 130 Adjustable The PROTECTO Post 130 Adjustable (code:692750) is used to hold the PROTECTO Panels G2. Its cross-section allows it to be used with the ancillaries of the PROTECTO Railing Post (code:601225). 1316 1 SHS 35 × 2 mm 2 Plastic cap 3 Stopper (tapping screw) 4 Sliding latch...
  • Page 73 TOPEC PROTECTO Railing Post The PROTECTO Railing Post (code:601225) can be used with the PROTECTO Panels G2 and the timber railing as an option for edge protection. It is equipped with 2no. brackets for plank railings with dimensions of 150 × 30 mm. The post is secured by correctly inserting the integrated safety lock.
  • Page 74 User Guide Safety device The safety device is used to prevent accidental displacement of the PROTECTO posts. Both the PROTECTO Post 130 Adjustable (code:692750) and the PROTECTO Railing Post (code:601225) have a safety device. To correctly install the PROTECTO posts, insert the post into the retainer and press the actuator pin of the safety lock.

  • Page 75: With The Protecto Multiple Clamp

    TOPEC 10.2 With the PROTECTO Multiple Clamp PROTECTO Posts and mesh panels can be attached to cantilevered panels or between the steel props of the TOPEC Panels with the aid of the PROTECTO Multiple Clamp. EN 13374 specifies that the edge protection has to be at least 1.00 m high, measured from the standing area.

  • Page 76: With The Topec P-Railing Shoe

    User Guide PROTECTO Post 130 Adjustable PROTECTO Post Extension Lock nut Board PROTECTO Multiple Clamp H 20 K beam or timber beam Reading the instructions in the separate PROTECTO system User Guide is essential! Step 1 Attach the Multiple Clamps to the TOPEC Panels along with the H 20 K Beam (bottom) and the board (top).
  • Page 77 TOPEC Step 1 Hook the TOPEC P-Railing Shoe into the outermost round hole in the TOPEC Panel with the hook. If necessary, unscrew the wing nut far enough that the TOPEC P-Railing Shoe fits onto the panel. Step 2 Tighten the wing nut. The TOPEC P-Railing Shoe is now properly attached. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.

  • Page 78: With The Topec P-Bearing For Railing

    User Guide Step 3 Insert the PROTECTO Post. The pin on the PROTECTO Post has to lock into the TOPEC P-Railing Shoe. The hook on the TOPEC P-Railing Shoe has to engage in the outermost round hole in the outer rib of the TOPEC Panel. 10.4 With the TOPEC P-Bearing for Railing If the TOPEC Panels are not cantilevered and instead end at the last steel prop, edge protection can be constructed using the TOPEC P-Bearing for Railing.

  • Page 79: With Topmax Table Forms

    TOPEC 10.5 With TOPMAX Table Forms When TOPMAX Table Forms (B) are used near the edges of TOPEC formwork (A), edge protection can be constructed with the aid of the TOPMAX Post Fastener (code:603123, C). Always secure cantilevered formwork to prevent it from tilting or collapsing, e.g. with wall struts (D)! Always refer to the TOPMAX User Guide for information on TOPMAX components! The User Guide contains information on connecting TOPEC Panels to TOPMAX Table...

  • Page 80: Uplift

    User Guide 11.1 Uplift Wind can cause the TOPEC formwork to be lifted. Additional measures to protect from uplift are generally not necessary in an open structure at normal working wind (approx. 65 km/h, 0.20 kN/m²). If the wind is stronger, the formwork has to be secured to resist the anticipated wind load. It is necessary to include weather monitoring data in the construction scheduling.

  • Page 81: Information On Horizontal Loads

    TOPEC 11.2 Information on horizontal loads The formwork is always subjected to horizontal loads, e.g. from • Wind • Fresh concrete pressure, particularly by stopends, upstands, steps in slabs, etc. • Construction operation loads • Out-of-plumb props • Sloping soffit The formwork always has to be protected from the effects of horizontal loads (H-loads). EN 12812 defines the various horizontal loads.

  • Page 82: Preventing Uplift With Straps

    User Guide 11.4 Preventing uplift with straps TOPEC Panels can be protected from uplift with 1no. TOPEC Tension Anchor Slab Bracket, up to 4no. TOPEC Panel Tension Straps and 4no. straps. Use a suitable anchor M16 (w.a.f. 24) to tie the TOPEC Tension Anchor Slab Bracket. For an overview of the SWLs as a function of the concrete compressive strength see 86.
  • Page 83 TOPEC Step 2 Use a Waler Bolt D 20 to attach the TOPEC Tension Strap to the middle round holes in the TOPEC Panels. The distance to the front profile (with square hole) is about 700 mm. Secure the Waler Bolt with a spring cotter pin. Step 3 Use suitable anchor bolts to tie the TOPEC Tension Anchor Slab Bracket to the ground.
  • Page 84 User Guide TOPEC Panel Tension Strap Strap TOPEC Tension Anchor Anchor Slab Bracket Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 85 TOPEC TOPEC Panel Tension Strap Strap Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.

  • Page 86: Anchoring Of The Topec Panel Tie Down Bracket (To Prevent Uplifting)

    User Guide 11.5 Anchoring of the TOPEC Panel Tie Down Bracket (to prevent uplifting) With the Anchor Bolt MM+ SSK 16x130 mm (Part Code: 443500) components like the TOPEC Panel Tie Down Bracket and Alignment Struts can be temporarily secured. w.a.f.

  • Page 87: Preventing Uplift With Topec Securing Bolts

    TOPEC Reuse of Anchor Bolt Anchor Bolt must always be reviewed with the MMS+16 Thread Checking Gauge. Anchor Bolt MM+SSK 16x130 mm (code:443500) MMS+16 Thread Checking Gauge (code:443501) When a hole has been incorrectly drilled, a new hole must be drilled at a distance of twice the actual depth of the original hole.
  • Page 88 User Guide Step 2 Remove the plug from the top of the TOPEC Bearing. Step 3 Remove the nut from the TOPEC Securing Bolt (A) and place it in the 18 mm wrench socket (B). Step 4 Guide the wrench socket into the TOPEC Bearing from below and screw the Securing Bolt into the nut from above.
  • Page 89 TOPEC Step 5 Insert the Bearing (B) into the steel prop (C) and use the steel prop in the usual manner. When placing the TOPEC Panels (A) on the Bearing, ensure that the edge profiles (with round holes) of the panels reach under the head of the TOPEC Securing Bolt (D). When the Securing Bolts are attached, TOPEC panels can be swivelled into the TOPEC Bearing, but cannot be placed from above.

  • Page 90: Preventing Uplift With Alignment Struts

    User Guide 11.7 Preventing uplift with alignment struts TOPEC Panels can be protected from horizontal loads with the aid of alignment struts and the TOPEC Panel Tension Strap (A). Always attach the TOPEC Panel Tension Strap to the panel joint. In the following illustration the TOPEC Panels in the foreground have been omitted for a clearer understanding.
  • Page 91 TOPEC 11.7.1 Load tables for TOPEC Panels 180/180 The following tables show the maximum horizontal loads that can be restrained with an alignment strut and a TOPEC Panel Tension Strap. The tables apply to the use of alignment struts. Any other components that have proven capable of restraining H-loads or other parts of the structure such as columns can also be used to restrain H-loads.
  • Page 92 User Guide 11.7.3 Application tables for TOPEC Panels 180/180 and 180/90 Restraining H-loads with alignment struts Application table according to EN 12812 with an H-force of 2/100 – with wind loads Formwork area that can be secured with an alignment strut [m Slab V-load H-load...
  • Page 93 TOPEC Illustration – alignment strut every 3.60 m 11.7.4 Sample calculation for H-forces not covered by EN 12812 The factor of safety for design class B2 is not included in the following calculations! Example Slab thickness 20 cm (V = 6.50 kN/m ), H-force 2.50 % of V-load H-load: 2.50 % of 6.50 kN/m = 0.16 kN/m Permitted H-load [kN]...
  • Page 94 User Guide Attach the alignment struts, e.g. alignment struts K 440 or K 660, to the TOPEC Panel Tension Strap and tie them to the ground. = 6.70 kN = 8.00 kN 45° Step 1 Slide the TOPEC Panel Tension Strap over the joint (edge profiles, with round holes) between 2no. TOPEC Panels.

  • Page 95: Preventing Lateral Movement By Tying To Structure

    TOPEC Step 3 Use the bolt and spring cotter pin 4 to attach the alignment strut to the lowermost hole of the TOPEC Panel Tension Strap. The bolt and spring cotter pin 4 are included with the alignment strut. Step 4 Use the spindle to set the alignment strut to the required length. The alignment strut should be placed at about a 45°...
  • Page 96 User Guide The waler or timber beam should be placed max. 300 mm away from the next main profile of the TOPEC Panel! 1 Waler 80 2 Timber beam (alternatively) ≤ 300 ≤ 300 Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 97 TOPEC The following tables show the maximum horizontal loads that can be restrained with a waler or timber beam. TOPEC Panel 180/180 Number of steel Slab thickness Horizontal load H perm props under panel [cm] [kN] 4.50 4.50 3.80 2.70 1.60 4.50 4.50...

  • Page 98: Cantilevered Panels

    User Guide Cantilevered panels TOPEC Panels 180/90 and 180/180 can be cantilevered up to 900 mm when subjected to the maximum load. When they are cantilevered 100 mm or more, TOPEC Panels have to be secured to prevent them from tilting or collapsing (refer to Section 11). Support cantilevered panels as close as possible to the projecting section using TOPEC Fixing Heads and steel props.

  • Page 99: Securing Cantilevered Panels To Prevent Tilting

    TOPEC Step 2 Place the steel prop at the intersection of the frame profile and panel rib. The TOPEC Fixing Head encloses the rib profile and prevents the steel prop from falling over. Step 3 Restrain the formwork (refer to the next section). 12.3 Securing cantilevered panels to prevent tilting Consider the anticipated load when selecting the chain and anchor.

  • Page 100: Stripping

    User Guide Stripping Once the slab has reached the required concrete strength, the slab can be stripped. Depending on the concrete strength and additional strain from work at a higher level, back-propping may need to be erected. Before subjecting the slab to additional load, e.g. formwork at the next-higher level, the slab has to be able to support itself.

  • Page 101: Stripping By Hand

    TOPEC Note! NOTE Always release the props in one of the sequences shown here! Note! NOTE For information on the single components, refer to section 20 or to the respective transport and packaging regulations. 13.2 Stripping by hand Step 1 Strike the quick-lowering mechanism on the first steel prop with a hammer to retract it until the inner tube of the prop slides into the grooves on the quick-lowering mechanism.
  • Page 102 User Guide Step 3 Retract the steel props under the panels to be stripped by turning the nut 2-3 turns. Step 4 Hook the Alu Erection Rod 365 to the adjacent TOPEC Panel and support the panel. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 103 TOPEC Step 5 Hook the Alu Erection Rod 365 to the TOPEC Panel to be stripped and support the panel. Step 6 Remove the two front steel props. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
  • Page 104 User Guide Step 7 Use the Alu Erection Rod 365 to carefully swivel down the TOPEC Panel. Panels can be damaged! NOTE If the TOPEC Panel is allowed to hang in the supports after swivelling it down, the TOPEC Panel will be damaged! Do not let the panel hang in the supports! Always immediately lift the TOPEC Panel out of the supports.

  • Page 105: Stripping With The Topec Lift

    TOPEC 13.3 Stripping with the TOPEC Lift The TOPEC Lift can be used to strip TOPEC Panels 180/180 up to a height of 5.80 m. The TOPEC Lift is a motorized scissor lift operated by a remote control. Always comply with the separate operating instructions for the TOPEC Lift! It contains essential information on safe startup, use and maintenance.

  • Page 106: With Auxiliary Support

    User Guide 14.1 With auxiliary support The use of auxiliary props in Germany is regulated by DIN 1045-3. The auxiliary props should be arranged in mid-span of the slab and in the same location on the other levels. There are two ways to erect auxiliary supports (C): • Single steel props remain in place when stripping.
  • Page 107 TOPEC 14.2.1 Attaching TOPEC Drop Head to steel prop Step 1 Screw the drop head lock nut up and insert the TOPEC Drop Head in the steel prop. Step 2 Turn the drop head lock nut far enough that the hole in the TOPEC Drop Head lines up with the uppermost hole in the steel prop.
  • Page 108 User Guide Step 4 Tighten the drop head lock nut hand tight and then tighten by striking it with a hammer to clamp the TOPEC Drop Head to the steel prop. The TOPEC Drop Head is now securely connected to the steel prop with the TOPEC Bolt or the TOPEC Bolt D14.
  • Page 109 TOPEC Step 2 Use the Alu Erection Rod 365 to lift the TOPEC Panel slightly and turn the swivel support 180°. The swivel support is now directly below the hanger support. 180° Clamping sleeve lowered TOPEC Alu Erection Rod 365 Step 3 Swivel down and strip the TOPEC Panel. The drop head cover profile continues to support the concrete slab.
  • Page 110 User Guide Minimum clearance when using the TOPEC Drop Head TOPEC TOPEC Bolt D14 Min. clearance Prop type Code Orientation Bolt (604365) (470804) Inner tube top 2.10 EUROPLUSnew 601390 20-250 Outer tube top 2.15 Inner tube top 2.36 EUROPLUSnew 601400 20-300 Outer tube top 2.40...

  • Page 111: Example Of Use With Inclined Slabs

    TOPEC Example of use with inclined slabs Depending on the ground on which the steel props are standing, slabs with an inclination up to 5 % can be created with TOPEC formwork. The ground can be horizontal or inclined. Formwork can collapse! WARNING Inclined slabs expose the formwork to higher horizontal loads (H-loads) compared to flat slabs!

  • Page 112: Permitted Prop Loads For Europlusnew Props

    User Guide Permitted Prop Loads for EUROPLUSnew props The following tables show the permitted prop load of EUROPLUSnew props pursuant to DIN EN 1065. The special SWLs when using with TOPEC and the SWLs of the various TOPEC bearings are not taken into consideration. Hünnebeck EUROPLUSnew Permitted Safe Working Load [kN] pursuant to approval certificate Z-8.311-1007 Prop type...
  • Page 113 TOPEC Hünnebeck EUROPLUSnew Permitted Safe Working Load [kN] pursuant to approval certificate Z-8.311-1007 Prop type 30 - 150 30-250 30-300 30-350 30-400 –L 1.04 m–1.50 m 1.47 m–2.50 m 1.72 m–3.00 m 1.98 m–3.50 m 2.24 m–4.00 m min. max. Position of inner bottom...
  • Page 114 User Guide Hünnebeck EUROPLUSnew Permitted Safe Working Load [kN] in vertical position as auxiliary support pursuant to approval certificate Z-8.311-1007 – Inner tube down Prop type 20-250 20-300 20-350 20-400 20-550 30-250 30-300 30-350 30-400 –L min. max. 1.47 m 1.72 m 1.98 m 2.24 m...

  • Page 115: Topec With Gass Support

    TOPEC TOPEC with GASS support TOPEC Panels can be placed on GASS props when the GASS TOPEC Bearing is used. The GASS TOPEC Bearing can be fastened to GASS props or GASS base jacks, e.g. with the aid of the GASS Ring Bolt (Head-to-Head Plate). Then place the TOPEC Panels on the TOPEC GASS Bearings in the usual manner.

  • Page 116: Floor Heights With Older Europlus Props

    User Guide 18.1 Floor heights with older EUROPLUS Props 18.1.1 TOPEC Giant Panel 180/180 All the information applies to a system that is restrained at the soffit level and is thus properly stabilized. Max. slab thickness: 40 cm, 50 cm with centre primary beam or middle support Maximum area of influence for a steel prop: A = 3.24 m²...
  • Page 117 TOPEC 18.1.2 TOPEC Panels 180/90 All the information applies to a system that is restrained at the soffit level and is thus properly stabilized. Max. slab thickness: 50 cm The maximum area of influence for a steel prop is: A = 1.62 m² 1800 TOPEC Edge Support N TOPEC Bearing...
  • Page 118 User Guide TOPEC Bearing Ø38 Hole for TOPEC Bolt Maximum room height [m] with retracted TOPEC Bearing EUROPLUS Code Min. max. 260 DB/DIN 463021 1.72 2.78 300 DB/DIN 555118 2.06 3.18 350 DB/DIN 552147 2.33 3.68 550 DC 583725 3.36 5.68 400 EC 583780...

  • Page 119: Cleaning And Maintenance

    TOPEC Cleaning and maintenance 19.1 Cleaning When using the TOPEC system, it is essential that the 15 mm contact edge between the frames of the panels is clean. Remove any concrete residue or dirt before using the panels. Spray formwork oil on the form sheet and the contact edges of the TOPEC Panels before using the panels.
  • Page 120 User Guide Step 2 Push the arresting piece to the centre of the panel and tighten the grub screw. Use the included 4 mm Allen key to do this. Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.

  • Page 121: Storage And Transport

    TOPEC 20 Storage and transport 20.1 With the TOPEC Stacking Angle The TOPEC Stacking Angle allows 2no. to 7no. TOPEC Panels to be handled as a single unit. The unit can be transported by forklift or crane. Separate operating instructions describe in detail how to use the TOPEC Stacking Angle.

  • Page 122: Note On Structural Analysis

    User Guide 20.2.1 Components < 1.00 m long and loose parts Components < 1.00 m long and loose parts should be stored in the Euro Lattice Box (code:548480). The Euro Lattice Box can be moved with the Euro Trolley. 20.2.2 Components > 1.00 m long Components >...

  • Page 123: Chronology

    TOPEC 22 Chronology Changes since edition 2022-09 Page Date PROTECTO Panels G2 included (assembly sequences). 2023-11-20 Section 11.4 updated. 2023-11-20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------------- Unless stated otherwise, all dimensions in mm.
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