The abbreviation KAB is used for the folding working platform The use of platforms permits a loading of 3.0 kN/m² (load class 4 KAB 190. DIN means Deutsche Industrie-Norm (German Industrial according to DIN). Standard). E DIN (E = Entwurf / draft) means that the DIN is in draft status and not yet approved.
Contents This Technical Instruction Manual contains information, instructions Possible applications ................. 4 and tips that describe how to use the MEVA equipment on the Scaffold suspension ................5 construction site in a proper, quick and economic way. Most examples Platform layout ................. 6 shown are standard applications that will occur in practice most Corner configurations with corner platforms ........
KAB 190 Possible applications The folding working platform DIN 12811-1 differentiates between the following KAB 190 can be used as a load classes according to the live load working and/or safety scaffold Live load in kg per and permits a maximum loading...
Before suspending the platform on a wall containing insulation, clarify the technical details with a MEVA applications engineer. > 20 Note Fig. 5.3 Suspension at the free slab edge (supported) Excerpt from the general building inspectorate approval no.
Description Ref. No. Folding working platform KAB 190/350 ......29-418-00 Fig. 6.1 KAB 190/225 ......29-418-10 Use alignment rails to connect each corner platform corner platform, left ....29-418-35 corner platform, right .....29-418-40 to the adjacent platform Side railing 190 KAB ....79-419-40 M alignment rail 180 ....29-400-92...
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Folding working platform KAB 190 Platform layout By unscrewing and removing the guardrailing, a platform KAB 190/225 becomes an inside corner platform (Fig. 7.1). The Suspension points (between centre lines) gap in the guardrailing to the > 50 adjacent platforms must be <...
If the platform is a secondary platform, side railing 85 KAB must be used. Fig. 9.1 Side railing KAB Flange screw 18 Platform KAB 190 Description Ref. No. Fig. 9.2 Side railing 190 KAB ....79-419-40 Side railing 85 KAB ....79-419-45...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Length compensation Gaps between platforms can be closed on-site by bridging them with planks that are secured against sliding (Fig. 10.1). Maximum gap length: up to 1.25 m for a working scaffolds or The maximum permissible gap up to 1.10 m for a safety scaffolds below overhanging slabs...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Platform assembly The steps 1, 2, 3, etc. in the following instructions also refer to the numbers in Figures 11.2 and 11.4. 1. Fold up the guardrailing. 2. The folding plank must be folded up (as depicted in Figures 11.2 and 11.4).
Folding working platform KAB 190 Suspending and securing the platform The assembled platforms are moved into position by crane, suspended on the prepared suspension devices and secured (Figures 12.1 and 12.4). Folding plank The suspension shoe on the climbing cone has an automatic gravity-actuated locking device.
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Folding working platform KAB 190 Differences in height If necessary, the platform KAB 190 can be adjusted to different heights in increments of 5cm while the suspension point stays at the same height (Fig. 13.3). Attention If the KAB 190 is supported...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Differences in height Platform at a lower position When the platform is used as a safety scaffold beneath the eaves, for example, it must be suspended at a lower position than normal and equipped with height adjustment 100 KAB when assembling it on the ground before it is suspended.
KAB 190 KAB transport spreader Two transport spreaders KAB are required to suspend, reposition and remove the folding working platform KAB 190 beneath the eaves. This page and the following page describe how to transport, prepare for use 226.7 and use the transport spreader and how it is used with a safety scaffold beneath the eaves.
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Folding working platform KAB 190 KAB transport spreader The transport spreaders are used to suspend, reposition or remove Transport spreader KAB the safety scaffold beneath the eaves as shown in this example. Extension for Depending on the requirements, guardrailing the scaffold can be suspended either Æ...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Wall openings Bridging large wall openings In the case of a skeleton construction with reinforced concrete, the platform is supported with a secondary platform (Fig. 17.1) or with a bracket extension (Fig. 17.2) against the wall or slab below.
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Folding working platform KAB 190 Wall openings Bridging horizontal wall openings Number Width b When working without bracket Load (kN/m²) Load class beams extensions or secondary 1 x H20 2.00 platforms, openings can also be 2 x H20 4.00 bridged horizontally by placing With formwork 1.50...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Formwork set down on the platform If formwork is set down and braced on the KAB 190, the maximum formwork height is 4.25 m (Fig. 19.2). If the formwork is braced on the slab, it can be as high as 6.00 m (Fig. 19.1).
Folding working platform KAB 190 Safety scaffolds Safety scaffold beneath an overhanging slab ≥ 90 The maximum fall height must not be greater than 300 cm. The horizontal distance a1 depends on the fall height and must not be less than 90 cm (Fig. 20.1 and Table 20.2).
Folding working platform KAB 190 Safety scaffold beneath the eaves When using the platform as a safety scaffold beneath the eaves (Fig. 21.1), its guardrailing must Width b ≥ 70 be covered with a safety net that has a maximum mesh width of Required guardrailing height 10 cm.
Folding working platform KAB 190 Load data The maximum permissible loading of the platforms is 3.0 kN/m². 0.75 kN/m² Æ Working scaffold without 0.75 kN/m² formwork (Fig. 22.1) Æ Working scaffold and form- work supported by the platform H = 1.0 kN (Fig. 22.2)
KAB using a: (Fig. 23.1). Æ Ladder Æ Pull-up means of conveying personal Fig. 23.1 Description Ref. No. Folding working platform KAB 190/350 with access hatch ....79-418-20 Technical Instruction Manual / Status April 2024 KAB-23...
Please observe the Technical Instruction Manual for the MEVA Stair Tower. A stair tower must be set up to reach the height of the highest working level planned.
Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning – Access via the building If there are openings (doors/ windows) in the buildings’ wall, these can be used to access and leave the platforms or secondary platforms (Fig. 25.1). To enable persons to climb onto...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning – Access via means of conveying personal If it is not possible to access the platforms or secondary platforms through openings (doors/windows) in the buildings’ wall or via a stair tower, suitable means of conveying personal can be used for this purpose.
Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning The relocation process described on the following pages explains the access method via a stair tower by way of example. The platform is, however, always repositioned in the same way irrespective of the access method.
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Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning 4. The next cycle is poured and in the process equipped with climbing cones in order to be able to suspend platforms. After stripping, suspension shoes KAB are installed on the climbing cones (Fig. 28.1).
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Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning 7. Person A climbs up through the access hatch (Fig. 29.1) and removes the crane rope. Person A, who is protected against falling by their personal protection equipment, remains on the platform (1) that has just been pulled up (Fig. 29.2).
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Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning 9. The platform KAB (2) is pulled up by crane (Fig. 30.1) and suspended. 10. After locking the suspension shoe KAB, Person A removes the crane rope from the platform KAB (Fig. 30.2). Stair tower Folding working platform KAB Fig.
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Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning 11. Steps 8 to 10 are repeated until all platforms have been moved to the next level (Fig. 31.1). 12. When the crane has been attached to last platform KAB and this has been unlocked,...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Safe repositioning – Removing the suspension shoes When the work involving the folding working platform KAB has been completed, the suspension shoe can be removed by using: Secondary platforms on Æ every folding working platform or a Æ...
Folding working platform KAB 190 Services Cleaning Formwork drawings The folding working platform Our application engineers KAB 190 is cleaned professionally worldwide work with CAD upon return. systems. This ensures that you always receive optimum Cleaning and reconditioning formwork solutions and practice-...
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