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- Page 1 999715002 03/2025 en-GB Climbing formwork K User Information Instructions for assembly and use (Method statement) © by Doka GmbH, A-3300 Amstetten 9715-244-01...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Information Climbing formwork K Contents Introduction Elementary safety warnings System description System overview Possible formwork systems Structural design Anchoring on the structure Positioning point and suspension point Other possible anchorages Distances from edges Plumbing & aligning the formwork Adjusting the formwork... -
Page 4: Introduction Elementary Safety Warnings
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: Rules Applying During All Phases Of The Assignment
▪ 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: Maintenance
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 – this is a mandatory require- This is a notifier drawing attention to an ment. - Page 7 User Information Climbing formwork K Introduction 999715002 - 03/2025...
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Page 8: System Description
(roll- back) formwork. The formwork can be tilted back for easy cleaning. The Climbing formwork K is based on the field-proven Folding platforms K, and is ideal for use with either framed or timber-beam formwork. -
Page 9: System Overview
User Information Climbing formwork K System description System overview ▪ Working platform Either single Folding brackets K, or ready-assem- bled Folding platforms K, can be used to assemble the working platform. - Folding platform K (3.00m or 4.50m) (A) Pre-assembled, collapsible scaffold platforms with nominal lengths of 3.00 m and 4.50 m,... -
Page 10: Possible Formwork Systems
System description User Information Climbing formwork K Possible formwork systems Timber-beam formwork Framed formwork e.g. Large-area formwork Top50 e.g. Framed formwork Framax Xlife For more information, see the 'Framed form- work Framax Xlife' User Information booklet. For more information, see the 'Large-area formwork Top 50' User Information booklet. -
Page 11: Structural Design
Permitted service load: 1.5 kN/m (150 kg/m on folding platforms and on pouring platforms of Load The Doka folding platforms K are pre-assembled (and Class 2 to EN 12811-1:2003 thus immediately work-ready) scaffold platforms A suspended platform (of Load Class 2) can be... -
Page 12: Anchoring On The Structure
Anchoring on the structure User Information Climbing formwork K Anchoring on the structure Positioning point and suspension point Cantilever positioning cone 15.0 5cm 9715-246-01 A Stop anchor 15.0 (expendable anchoring component) 775 296-20 B Depth mark C Cantilever positioning cone 15.0 5cm C Positioning cone 15.0 5cm... - Page 13 User Information Climbing formwork K Anchoring on the structure Types of stop anchor Stop anchor 15.0 B11 9710- 82 3 -01 A Mark for screw-in depth 9775-269-04 B Code for stop-anchor type Stop anchor 15.0 The stop anchor has an identification code on a ...
- Page 14 Anchoring on the structure User Information Climbing formwork K Opposite anchoring points Pigtail anchor Note: It is also possible to use a pigtail anchor for a position- If the wall thickness is less than twice the installation ing point / suspension point in the floor-slab, instead of depth of the stop anchor, opposing anchor points must a stop anchor.
- Page 15 User Information Climbing formwork K Anchoring on the structure Preparing the positioning point Anchor points with no offset Anchor points with no offset are prepared using the Stop anchor double-ended 15.0 K. WARNING Sensitive anchoring, suspension and connec- Positioning point tor components! ➤...
- Page 16 – resulting in possible injury and/or damage. If the positioning point is located too close to a Doka beam, a board can be nailed to this and the adjoining beam to provide a support sur- face for the super plate.
- Page 17 15.0 5cm (with no hole drilled through form-ply) For special applications only, when it is not possible to drill through the form-ply (e.g. where there are Doka beams or formwork panel frame profiles directly behind the positioning point). 9775-231-01 A Stop anchor 15.0...
- Page 18 Anchoring on the structure User Information Climbing formwork K Pouring Check of the positioning point ➤ Before pouring, check all positioning points and sus- Mark the positions of the anchoring points at pension points again. the top edge of the formwork to make them ▪...
- Page 19 Follow the directions in the Calculation Guide Front lifting bow Rear lifting bow entitled "Load-bearing capacity of anchorages in concrete" or ask your Doka technician! Lowering the working platform into engagement ➤ Unscrew the Positioning cone, using a Reversible ratchet 1/2"...
- Page 20 Anchoring on the structure User Information Climbing formwork K Dismounting the suspension point ➤ Unscrew the suspension cone with a Reversible ratchet 1/2". 9715-252-01 A Suspension cone 15.0 5cm Sealing the suspension point Grout level with the rest of the surface Sealing of the suspension points can be a requirement, for reasons of rust prevention.
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Page 21: Other Possible Anchorages
C Universal cone 22mm + Plastic tube 22mm If it is intended to use this type of suspension point, a D Super plate 15.0 Doka technician must be contacted before the project E Suspension cone 15.0 5cm starts. F Wall anchor 15.0 15cm Result (in terms of appearance): G Hexagon timber screw 10x50 + dowel Ø12... - Page 22 Anchoring on the structure User Information Climbing formwork K Retrofitting a safe suspension point NOTICE ➤ Weld a bead to the super plate to join the Dimensioning the suspension point nut and the plate. Do this BEFORE screw- ing the super plate onto the tie rod.
- Page 23 User Information Climbing formwork K Anchoring on the structure Suspension point fixed in a hole subsequently Used with Suspension cone 15.0 with collar drilled in the concrete ➤ Drill a hole of diam. 36 mm. ➤ Screw the tie rod fully into the suspension cone with In concrete walls collar.
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Page 24: Distances From Edges
Anchoring on the structure User Information Climbing formwork K Distances from edges Dimensioning the suspension point Used in the floor slab (without wall) DANGER The required cube compressive strength of the con- ➤ crete and ready-mix mortar at the time of loading must... - Page 25 User Information Climbing formwork K Anchoring on the structure 999715002 - 03/2025...
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Page 26: Plumbing & Aligning The Formwork Adjusting The Formwork
Plumbing & aligning the formwork User Information Climbing formwork K Plumbing & aligning the formwork Adjusting the formwork Horizontal adjustment In order to permit exact adjustment of the formwork ele- ments in relation to one another and to the structure, they are adjustable in both the vertical and the horizon- ➤... -
Page 27: Repositioning Lifting By Crane
User Information Climbing formwork K Repositioning Repositioning Lifting by crane Instructions for safe repositioning of the complete unit NOTICE ▪ Before repositioning: Remove any loose items from the formwork and platforms. ▪ 'Passenger transportation' is forbidden! ▪ Observe all regulations applying to the operation of cranes where higher wind speeds are experienced. - Page 28 Repositioning User Information Climbing formwork K Initial situation WARNING ➤ Any lifting brackets on the formwork ele- ments, or Framax lifting hooks, must not be used for lifting the unit as a whole. ➤ Attach the lifting chain to the Connecting pin 10cm of the multi-purpose waling.
- Page 29 Repositioning the entire unit Engage the climbing unit in the prepared suspension points by crane. When repositioning the Climbing formwork K or units assembled from it (e.g. formwork element with multi- purpose walings), the lifting crane must always be attached to the vertical multi-purpose waling. For this, a...
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Page 30: Operating The Climbing Formwork
User Information Climbing formwork K Operating the climbing formwork Starting up Possible incorrect usages The modular design of the Climbing formwork K system means that many different combinations are possible. Depending on the project, the actual design may differ NOTICE significantly from that described here. -
Page 31: 1St Casting Section
User Information Climbing formwork K Operating the climbing formwork 1st casting section ➤ Apply concrete release agent and set up one side of the formwork. ➤ Mount the positioning points. ➤ Mount positioning-points for the wind-bracing. ➤ Place the reinforcement. -
Page 32: 2Nd Casting Section
➤ Remove the positioning cone. ➤ Prepare the suspension points. ➤ Raise the prepared working platform with a 4-part lift- ing chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m). Front lifting bow Rear lifting bow 9715-245-03 A Stop anchor 15.0 9715-270-01 9715-294-01 B Suspension cone 15.0 5cm... - Page 33 User Information Climbing formwork K Operating the climbing formwork ➤ ➤ Bolt the vertical Multi-purpose waling WS10 Top50 Insert guardrail boards and use nails to secure them into the Connection shoe K with a Connecting pin to the railing shackles.
- Page 34 Operating the climbing formwork User Information Climbing formwork K Formwork set-up and pouring Stripping the formwork ➤ ➤ Apply concrete release agent and set up one side of Take out the form ties and undo the connectors to the formwork.
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Page 35: 3Rd Casting Section
User Information Climbing formwork K Operating the climbing formwork 3rd casting section ➤ ➤ Remove the positioning cone. Bolt on the outside suspension tube with an M 16x90 hexagon bolt. ➤ Prepare the suspension points. ➤ Dismount the wind bracing. - Page 36 Operating the climbing formwork User Information Climbing formwork K Formwork set-up and pouring Note: The plank and board thicknesses given here comply with the C24 category to EN 338. ➤ Apply concrete release agent and set up one side of Observe all national regulations applying to deck- the formwork.
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Page 37: Assembly
Lift the stacked platforms off the truck by crane or Pull the lifting bows up out of their recesses, attach forklift truck, and set them down on a flat, paved sur- the four-part lifting chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain face. 3.20m) and raise the Folding platform K. - Page 38 Assembly User Information Climbing formwork K Bolting the vertical rod in place Fitting the bracing ➤ ➤ Tilt up the vertical rod and fix it by inserting the Prepare an assembly bench. U-bolt. ➤ Prepare the bracing. ➤ Secure the fastening clamp with the red safety bow ➤...
- Page 39 User Information Climbing formwork K Assembly Fitting the Connection shoe K ➤ Bolt the Connection shoe K to the folding platform at the selected distance from the edge, as shown in the drawing. Included with the Connection shoe K: ▪...
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Page 40: Working Platform - Set-Up Procedure With Folding Brackets K
Assembly User Information Climbing formwork K Working platform – set-up procedure with Folding brackets K Separating the brackets The professionals from the Doka Pre-assem- bly Service plan and assemble ready-to-use and custom formworks exactly to your spec- ➤ Lift the Folding brackets K off the truck and set them ifications. - Page 41 User Information Climbing formwork K Assembly Pulling out the pressure rod Bolting the vertical rod in place ➤ ➤ Raise the red safety bow and pull out the fastening Tilt up the vertical rod and fix it by inserting the clamp as far as it will go.
- Page 42 Assembly User Information Climbing formwork K Fitting the bracing Attaching the platform decking ➤ Prepare an assembly bench. Note: ➤ Prepare the bracing. The plank and board thicknesses stated comply with ➤ Tilt up the Folding brackets K and stand them the EN 338 C24 timber.
- Page 43 User Information Climbing formwork K Assembly ➤ Use the square bolts included in the scope of supply to secure the deck-boards to the brackets (6 pcs. included in scope of supply of the Folding bracket K). 9715-2 -0 51 2...
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Page 44: Mounting The Formwork
Assembly User Information Climbing formwork K Mounting the formwork Preparing the formwork After the first casting section, the formwork is com- pleted in the steps outlined below. This makes it possi- ble to place the formwork onto the folding platform. - Page 45 User Information Climbing formwork K Assembly Mounting Multi-purpose walings to the Fitting the panel struts formwork ➤ Fix a Panel strut 340 in the multi-purpose waling with a Connecting pin 10cm, and secure this with a ➤ Lay down vertical Multi-purpose walings WS10 Spring cotter 5mm.
- Page 46 Assembly User Information Climbing formwork K Timber-beam formwork Preparing the formwork ➤ Set the formwork element down on a flat surface, e.g. Large-area formwork Top 50 with the form-ply facing downwards. Follow the directions in the 'Large-area form- work Top 50' User Information booklet! NOTICE ▪...
- Page 47 User Information Climbing formwork K Assembly Fitting the bracing Mounting the pouring platform ➤ ➤ Brace the vertical Multi-purpose walings in the hori- Attach Universal brackets and mount deck-boards. zontal and the diagonal. ➤ Also mount guard-rail boards, except where they would get in the way of the lifting chains when the gang-form is lifted into the upright.
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Page 48: Assembling The Suspended Platform
Assembly User Information Climbing formwork K Assembling the suspended platform Preparing the platform decking ➤ Place the deck-boards on trestles. ➤ Place platform profiles onto the deck-boards, spaced apart at the centre-distance of the brackets. ➤ Fasten the platform profiles to the deck-boards with M 10x70 square bolts. - Page 49 User Information Climbing formwork K Assembly 999715002 - 03/2025...
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Page 50: Sideguards On Exposed Platform-Ends
Assembly User Information Climbing formwork K Sideguards on exposed platform-ends Side handrail clamping unit T Suitable sideguards must be provided on exposed ends of platforms. Note: The plank and board thicknesses given here comply with the C24 category of EN 338. -
Page 51: Dismantling
User Information Climbing formwork K Dismantling Dismantling ➤ Remove the waling-to-bracket holders and lift the NOTICE formwork element or panel off the climbing unit. ▪ A hard, flat, firm surface is needed! ▪ Provide a sufficiently large dismantling space. ▪... - Page 52 Dismantling User Information Climbing formwork K ➤ Remove the star screw. 9715-288-01 K Panel strut L Star screw ➤ Lift the vertical Multi-purpose waling WS10 Top50 complete with panel strut clear of the Folding plat- form K and set down.
- Page 53 Lifting the climbing unit off the Remove the inside suspension tubes and the outside suspension tubes. structure ➤ Attach the climbing unit to the crane with a 4-part lift- ing chain (e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m). Front lifting bow Rear lifting bow 9715-270-01 9715-294-01 9715-291-01...
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Page 54: General
General User Information Climbing formwork K General Fall protection on the structure Xsafe edge protection XP Handrail clamp S ▪ ▪ Attached with screw-on shoe, railing clamp, hand- Attached with integral clamp rail-post shoe or Step bracket XP ▪ Guard-rail boards or scaffold tubes can be used as ▪... -
Page 55: Transporting, Stacking And Storing
Storage and transport device for small items. The forks can be inserted under either the broadside or To make the Doka skeleton transport box easier to load the narrowside of the containers. and unload, one of its sidewalls can be opened. - Page 56 Max. n° of units on top of one another Outdoors (on the site) Indoors Different items in the Doka multi-trip transport box can Floor gradients up to 3% Floor gradients up to 1% be kept separate with the Multi-trip transport box par-...
- Page 57 Sling angle β max. 30°! Permitted load-bearing capacity: 1100 kg (2420 lbs) Permitted imposed stacking load: 5900 kg (13000 lbs) Using Doka stacking pallets as storage units Max. n° of units on top of one another Outdoors (on the site)
- Page 58 General User Information Climbing formwork K Doka accessory box Doka accessory box as transport devices Lifting by crane Storage and transport device for small items. NOTICE ▪ Multi-trip packaging items must be lifted individually. ▪ Use suitable lifting chains: - e.g. Doka 4-part chain 3.20m - Do not exceed the permitted working load limit of the lifting chains.
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Page 59: Article List
User Information Climbing formwork K Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Article list [kg] Article N° Doka folding platform K 3.00m 291.5 580442000 Screw-on coupler 48mm 50 0.8 682002000 Doka folding platform K 4.50m 444.5 580443000 Anschraubkupplung 48mm 50 Doka-Faltbühne K... - Page 60 Article list User Information Climbing formwork K [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Panel strut 340 IB 24.3 580365000 Top scaffold bracket L painted 12.0 587153000 Elementstütze 340 IB Betonierkonsole L lackiert consisting of: Painted blue (A) Plumbing strut 340 IB 16.7 588696000...
- Page 61 User Information Climbing formwork K Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Railing clamp XP 40cm 7.7 586456000 Doka 4-part chain 3.20m 15.0 588620000 Geländerzwinge XP 40cm Doka-Vierstrangkette 3,20m Galvanised Follow the directions in the "Opera- ting Instructions"! Height: 73 cm Handrail post XP 1.20m...
- Page 62 Article list User Information Climbing formwork K [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Universal tool box 15.0 8.4 580392000 Stop anchor 15.0 B11 0.55 581868000 Stop anchor 15.0 A16 0.38 581997000 Universal-Werkzeugbox 15,0 Stop anchor 15.0 A40 0.71 581999000 included in scope of supply: Sperranker 15,0 (A) Reversible ratchet 1/2"...
- Page 63 User Information Climbing formwork K Article list [kg] Article N° [kg] Article N° Fair-faced concrete plug 41mm plastic 0.007 581851000 Doka multi-trip transport box 1.20x0.80x0.41m 42.5 583009000 Fair-faced concrete plug 41mm concrete 0.05 581848000 Doka-Mehrwegcontainer 1,20x0,80x0,41m Sichtbetonstopfen Galvanised Grey Super plate 15.0 0.98 581966000...
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