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User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus

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Contents

4 Introduction4 Elementary safety warnings7 Services8 Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus

9 Wall formwork10 Instructions for assembly and use for room-

high formwork13 Instructions for assembly and use for high

formwork16 Framax Xlife plus panel in detail18 System grid20 Inter-panel connections25 Bracing the panels26 Vertical stacking of panels42 Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus54 Length adjustment using closures55 90 degree corners67 Acute & obtuse-angled corners72 Shaft formwork81 Inter-panel connections for increased tensile

loads82 Stop-end formwork86 Wall junctions, offsets and steps88 Wall thickness >45 and up to 60 cm90 Window and door openings91 Plumbing accessories95 Pouring platforms

102 Pouring platforms with single brackets104 Opposing guard-rail107 Wall formwork at the edge of the structure109 Ladder system113 Stripping aid114 Lifting by crane116 Transporting, stacking and storing

123 General123 Areas of use124 Framax Xlife plus combined with . . .127 Cleaning and care of your equipment130 Fall-arrest systems on the structure

132 Component overview

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Introduction User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus

IntroductionElementary safety warnings

User target groups

▪ This booklet is aimed at all persons who will be work-ing with the Doka product or system that it describes. It contains information on the standard design for setting up this system, and on correct, compliant uti-lisation of the system.

▪ All persons working with the product described herein must be familiar with the contents of this booklet and with all the safety instructions it contains.

▪ Persons who are incapable of reading and under-standing this booklet, or who can do so only with dif-ficulty, must be instructed and trained by the cus-tomer.

▪ The customer is to ensure that the information mate-rials provided by Doka (e.g. User Information book-lets, Instructions for Assembly and Use, Operating Instruction manuals, plans etc.) are up to date and available to all users, and that they have been made aware of them and have easy access to them at the usage location.

▪ In the relevant technical documentation and form-work utilisation plans, Doka shows the workplace safety precautions that are necessary in order to use the Doka products safely in the usage situations shown. In all cases, users are obliged to ensure compliance with national laws, standards and regulations throughout the entire project and to take appropriate additional or alternative workplace safety precau-tions where necessary.

Hazard assessment

▪ The customer is responsible for drawing up, docu-menting, implementing and continually updating a hazard assessment at every job-site. This booklet serves as the basis for the site-specific hazard assessment, and for the instructions given to users on how to prepare and utilise the system. It does not substitute for these, however.

Remarks on this booklet

▪ This document can be used as general Instructions for Assembly and Use (Method Statement) or be incorporated into site-specific Instructions for Assembly and Use (Method Statement).

▪ The graphics, animations and videos in this doc-ument or app sometimes depict partially assem-bled assemblies and may require additional safety equipment and/or measures to comply with safety regulations.The customer must ensure all applicable regulations are complied with, even if they are not shown or implied in the graphics, animations and videos pro-vided.

▪ Individual sections contain further safety instructions and/or special warnings as applica-ble.

Planning

▪ Provide safe workplaces for those using the form-work (e.g. for when it is being erected/dismantled, modified or repositioned etc). It must be possible to get to and from these workplaces via safe access routes!

▪ If you are considering any deviation from the details and instructions given in this booklet, or any application which goes beyond those described in the booklet, then revised static cal-culations must be produced for checking, as well as supplementary assembly instructions.

Regulations; industrial safety

▪ All laws, Standards, industrial safety regulations and other safety rules applying to the utilisation of our products in the country and/or region in which you are operating must be observed at all times.

▪ If a person or object falls against, or into, the side-guard component and/or any of its accessories, the component affected may only continue in use after it has been inspected and passed by an expert.

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Rules applying during all phases of the assignment

▪ The customer must ensure that this product is erected and dismantled, reset and generally used for its intended purpose in accordance with the applica-ble laws, standards and rules, under the direction and supervision of suitably skilled persons. These persons' mental and physical capacity must not in any way be impaired by alcohol, medicines or drugs.

▪ Doka products are technical working appliances which are intended for industrial / commercial use only, always in accordance with the respective Doka User Information booklets or other technical docu-mentation authored by Doka.

▪ The stability and load-bearing capacity of all compo-nents and units must be ensured during all phases of the construction work!

▪ Do not step on or apply strain to cantilevers, clo-sures, etc. until suitable measures to ensure their stability have been correctly implemented (e.g. by tie-backs).

▪ Strict attention to and compliance with the functional instructions, safety instructions and load specifica-tions are required. Non-compliance can cause acci-dents and severe injury (risk of fatality) and consid-erable damage to property.

▪ Sources of fire in the vicinity of the formwork are pro-hibited. Heaters are permissible only when used cor-rectly and situated a correspondingly safe distance from the formwork.

▪ Customer must give due consideration to any and all effects of the weather on the equipment and regards both its use and storage (e.g. slippery surfaces, risk of slipping, effects of the wind, etc.) and implement appropriate precautionary measures to secure the equipment and surrounding areas and to protect workers.

▪ All connections must be checked at regular intervals to ensure that they are secure and in full working order. In particular threaded connections and wedged con-nections have to be checked and retightened as nec-essary in accordance with activity on the jobsite and especially after out-of-the-ordinary occurrences (e.g. after a storm).

▪ 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.Welding causes serious change in the microstruc-ture of the materials from which these components are made. This leads to a dramatic drop in the failure load, representing a very great risk to safety.It is permissible to cut individual tie rods to length with metal cutting discs (introduction of heat at the end of the rod only), but it is important to ensure that flying sparks do not heat and thus damage other tie rods.The only articles which are allowed to be welded are those for which the Doka literature expressly points out that welding is permitted.

Assembly

▪ The equipment/system must be inspected by the customer before use, to ensure that it is in an accept-able condition. Steps must be taken to exclude com-ponents that are damaged, deformed, or weakened due to wear, corrosion or rot (e.g. fungal decay).

▪ Using our safety and formwork systems together with those of other manufacturers can create risks that may lead to injury and damage to property. This requires separate verification.

▪ The equipment/system must be assembled and erected in accordance with the applicable laws, standards and rules by trained customer personnel whilst maintaining any applicable safety inspections that may be required.

▪ It is not permitted to modify Doka products; such modifications constitute a safety risk.

Closing the formwork

▪ Doka products and systems must be set up so that all loads acting upon them are safely transferred!

Pouring

▪ Do not exceed the permitted fresh-concrete pres-sures. Over-high pouring rates overload the form-work, cause greater deflection and risk breakage.

Stripping the formwork

▪ Do not strip out the formwork until the concrete has reached sufficient strength and the person in charge has given the order for the formwork to be stripped out!

▪ When stripping out the formwork, never use the crane to break concrete cohesion. Use suitable tools such as timber wedges, special pry-bars or system features such as Framax stripping corners.

▪ When stripping out the formwork, do not endanger the stability of any part of the structure, or of any scaffolding, platforms or formwork that is still in place!

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Transporting, stacking and storing

▪ Observe all country-specific regulations applying to the handling of formwork and scaffolding. For system formwork the Doka slinging means stated in this booklet must be used – this is a mandatory require-ment.If the type of sling is not specified in this document, the customer must use slinging means that are suit-able for the application envisaged and that comply with the regulations.

▪ When lifting, always make sure that the unit to be lifted and its individual parts can absorb the forces that occur.

▪ Remove loose parts or secure them so that they can-not slip out of position and drop.

▪ All components must be stored safely, following all the special Doka instructions given in the relevant sections of this document!

Maintenance

▪ Only original Doka components may be used as spare parts. Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer or authorised facilities.

Miscellaneous

The weights as stated are averages for new material; actual weights can differ, depending on material toler-ances. Dirt accretions, moisture saturation, etc. can also affect weight.We reserve the right to make alterations in the interests of technical progress.

Eurocodes at Doka

The permissible values stated in Doka documents (e.g. Fperm = 70 kN) are not design values (e.g. FRd = 105 kN)! ▪ It is essential to avoid confusing permissible values

with design values! ▪ Doka documents will continue to state the permissi-

ble values. Allowance has been made for the following partial fac-tors: ▪ γF = 1.5 ▪ γM, timber = 1.3 ▪ γM, steel = 1.1 ▪ kmod = 0.9Consequently, all the design values for an EC design calculation can be determined from the permissible val-ues.

Symbols used

The following symbols are used in this document:

DANGERThis is a notifier drawing attention to an extremely dangerous situation in which non-compliance with this notifier will lead to death or severe, irreversible injury.

WARNINGThis is a notifier drawing attention to a dan-gerous situation in which non-compliance with this notifier can lead to death or severe, irreversible injury.

CAUTIONThis is a notifier drawing attention to a dan-gerous situation in which non-compliance with this notifier can lead to slight, reversible injury.

NOTICEThis is a notifier drawing attention to a situa-tion in which non-compliance with this noti-fier can lead to malfunctions or damage to property.

Instruction Indicates that actions have to be performed by the user.

Sight-checkIndicates that you need to do a sight-check to make sure that necessary actions have been carried out.

TipPoints out useful practical tips.

ReferenceCross-references other documents.

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Services

Support in every stage of the project

▪ Project success assured by products and services from a single source.

▪ Competent support from planning through to assem-bly directly on site.

High performance, in all stages of the project

Project assistance from start to finishEvery single project is unique and calls for individual-ised solutions. When it comes to the forming opera-tions, the Doka team can help you with its consulting, planning and ancillary services in the field, enabling you to carry out your project effectively, safely and reli-ably. Doka assists you with individual consulting ser-vices and customised training courses.

Efficient planning for a safe project sequenceEfficient formwork solutions can only be developed economically if there is an understanding of project requirements and construction processes. This under-standing is the basis of Doka engineering services.

Optimise construction workflows with DokaDoka offers special tools that help you in designing transparent processes. This is the way to speed up pouring processes, optimise inventories and create more efficient formwork planning processes.

Custom formwork and on-site assemblyTo complement its system formwork range, Doka offers customised formwork units. And specially trained personnel assemble load-bearing towers and formwork on site.

Just-in-time availabilityFormwork availability is a crucial factor in realising your project on time and on budget. The worldwide logistics network puts the necessary formwork quanti-ties on site at the agreed time.

Rental and reconditioning serviceThe formwork material needed for any particular pro-ject can be rented from Doka’s high-performing rental park. Doka Reconditioning cleans and overhauls both client-owned equipment and Doka rental equipment.

Tender Operations schedulingConstruction

workProject close-

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Engineering ▪ Execution planning ▪ Cycle planning ▪ Structure modelling/3D-planning ▪ Assembly drawings ▪ Statics calculation ▪ Concremote

Consulting and training ▪ Project processing on-site ▪ Formwork instructor ▪ Training & consulting

Process optimisation ▪ Concremote ▪ myDoka ▪ Planning software ▪ Yard management

Pre-assembly and assembly ▪ Pre-assembly service ▪ Pre-assembly on site service

Logistics ▪ Organisation of transport & freight

Rental and reconditioning service ▪ Rental service ▪ Formwork returns ▪ Reconditioning & service fixed rates

upbeat construction digital services for higher productivityFrom planning through to completion - with upbeat construction we’ll be moving construc-tion forward and upping the beat for more pro-ductive building with all our digital services. Our digital portfolio covers the entire construc-tion process and is being extended all the time. To find out more about our specially developed solutions go to doka.com/upbeatconstruction.

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Framed formwork Framax Xlife plusThe form ties are centered and can be operated from one side, so the Framax Xlife plus system ena-bles even faster forming of walls. This makes compliance with requirements for sym-metrical form-tie grids and joint patterns quick and easy. The Framax Xlife plus form tie, with its design features such as a parked position on the panel, is the centrepiece of the system and permits even faster forming and stripping.

Faster working

with a single sided, conical tie rod system ▪ the Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus can be oper-

ated from one side, offering savings of up to one third in forming and stripping times

▪ shorter forming times as some of the tasks have been eliminated, e.g. cutting and fitting of jacket tubes and cones

▪ less time spent searching as the form-tie 'parking' position is right at the form-tie point

Highly cost-efficient

thanks to both tried-and-tested and new product features ▪ no material costs associated with form-tie points,

e.g. for wearing parts of the form-tie sleeve, jacket tubes and cones

▪ wide spacing between form-ties (1.35 m apart) saves up to twelve per cent of the costs for form-tie points and finishing work on form-tie holes

▪ high numbers of repeat uses made possible by excellent manufacturing quality and extra-durable Xlife sheets

▪ steel frames are hot-dip galvanised, both inside and out, for long lifespan

▪ form ties are opened and closed using a ratchet for minimal wear-and-tear on equipment

Easy handling and planning

thanks to the consistent system logic ▪ the small number of additional panel types ensures

optimum material use and effective logistics ▪ the extra-large square panel enables vertical stack-

ing with standard horizontal panels, without a multi-tude of additional small panels

▪ errors in form-tie setting are eliminated since every single form-tie point is used

Harmonic architectural surfaces

with regular form-tie and joint patterns ▪ consistent joint pattern thanks to matching panel for-

mats, even when combining upright and horizontal panels

▪ no screw imprints on the concrete because the form-work sheet is fixed from the rear

▪ centrally arranged form-tie points resulting in sym-metrical form-tie patterns

▪ aesthetically pleasing form-tie points thanks to uni-form conical imprints

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Wall formwork

A Framax Xlife plus panel (Page 16)B Inter-panel connections (Page 20)C Vertical stacking of panels (Page 26)D Tie rod system (Page 42)E Length adjustment (Page 54)F 90 degree corners (Page 55)G Acute & obtuse-angled corners (Page 67)H Stop-end formwork (Page 82)I Plumbing accessories (Page 91)J Pouring platforms (Page 95)K Opposing guard-rail (Page 104)L Ladder system (Page 109)M Lifting by crane (Page 114)

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Wall formwork User Information Framed formwork Framax Xlife plus

Instructions for assembly and use for room-high formworkThe sequence shown here is based on a straight wall. However, you should always start to form from the cor-ner outwards.Ladders must be located so as to create viable 'traffic routes' in the horizontal. (On a straight wall, for exam-ple, one ladder on the first element and another on the last).

Transporting / handling the panels

➤For offloading panels from a truck, or lifting them on-site a stack at a time, use the Framax transport gear (see 'Transporting, stacking and storing').

➤To separate the panels, use Framax transport bolts and the Doka 4-part chain 3.20m (see 'Transporting, stacking and storing').

Pre-assembly

➤Pre-assemble elements face-down on an assembly bench (see 'Inter-panel connections').

➤With the gang-form still flat, mount panel struts to it (see 'Plumbing accessories').

➤Mount the Ladder system XS (see 'Ladder system').


➤Attach the lifting chain to the Framax lifting hook (see the section headed 'Lifting by crane' and the Operat-ing Instructions for the 'Framax lifting hook').

➤Raise the gang-form by crane.➤Spray the formwork sheet with release agent (see

the section headed 'Cleaning and care of your equip-ment').

➤Fly the gang-form to its new location.

➤Fix the panel struts firmly to the ground (see the sec-tion headed 'Plumbing accessories').

The gang-form is now stable and can be plumbed and aligned exactly, with no need for the crane.

➤Detach the gang-form from the crane. The crew can reach the slinging points by standing on a step stool.

➤Slot the pouring platform into place (see the section headed 'Pouring platforms').

Max. load: ▪ Spread angle β up to 30°:

1000 kg (2200 lbs) / Framax lifting hook ▪ Spread angle β up to 7.5°:

1500 kg (3300 lbs) / Framax lifting hookFramax lifting hooks with the rated load-bearing capacity of max. 1000 kg (2200 lbs) also comply with the requirements for a load bearing capacity of 1500 kg (3300 lbs) at a spread angle β ≤ 7.5°.

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➤Detach the pouring platform from the crane.➤Continue lining up further gang-forms in this way,

and link them together (see the section headed 'Inter-panel connections').

➤Fit end-of-platform sideguards (see the section headed 'Pouring platforms').

Erecting the opposing formwork:

Once the reinforcement has been placed, the form-work can be closed.➤Mount the opposing guard-rail to the (laid-flat) gang-

form of the opposing formwork (see the section headed 'Opposing guard-rail').

➤Spray the formwork sheet with release agent (see the section headed 'Cleaning and care of your equip-ment').

➤Lift the opposing formwork by crane to its next loca-tion.

➤Fit the form ties (see the section headed 'Tie rod sys-tem Framax Xlife plus').

➤Detach the gang-form from the crane (wherever pos-sible, operate the lifting hook from the opposite pour-ing platform).

➤Continue lining up further gang-forms in this way, and link them together (see the section headed 'Inter-panel connections').

Pouring

Observe the following guidelines: ▪ The section headed 'Pressure of fresh concrete on

vertical formwork – DIN 18218' in the Calculation Guide 'Doka formwork engineering'

▪ DIN 4235 Part 2 - 'Compacting of concrete by vibrat-ing'

➤Pour the concrete.

WARNINGThere 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. Doka personal fall-arrest set) or mount an opposing guard-rail to the gang-form while this is still being pre-assembled in a flat position.

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Before disconnecting from the crane:➤ If there are no panel struts on the opposing

formwork, do not disconnect the element from the crane until a large enough number of form ties have been installed to keep it safely in the upright.


NOTICE➤Do not exceed the maximum permissible

rate of placing.

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➤Make only moderate use of vibrators, carefully co-ordinating the times and locations of vibrator use.


➤Remove any loose items from the formwork and plat-forms, or secure them firmly.

➤Attach the gang-form of the opposing formwork to the crane (wherever possible, operate the lifting hook from the opposite pouring platform).

➤Remove the form ties (see the section headed 'Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus') and undo the connec-tors to the adjacent panels.

➤Lift the gang-form away and to its next location.If the gang-form is 'parked' prior to its next use, it must have sufficient stability (see the section headed 'Plumbing accessories'). Gang-forms with only one panel strut must not be 'parked' upright, but placed face-down.

➤Clean residual concrete off the formwork sheet (see the section headed 'Cleaning and care of your equip-ment').

➤Where the gang-form has panel struts and a pouring platform attached to it, first attach this gang-form to the crane, and only then detach the floor anchorages of the panel struts.

NOTICE➤Comply with the stipulated stripping times.

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In order to speed up operations when lifting and repositioning by crane, most of the form ties can be taken out in advance.Important! There must be at least as many form ties left in place as are needed to keep the panel safely in the upright.

WARNINGThe formwork tends to adhere to the concrete. When stripping the formwork, do not try to break concrete cohesion using the crane!Risk of crane overload.➤Use suitable tools such as timber wedges or

a special pry-bar to detach the formwork from the concrete.

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Instructions for assembly and use for high formworkThe sequence shown here is based on a straight wall. However, you should always start to form from the cor-ner outwards.Ladders must be located so as to create viable 'traffic routes' in the horizontal. (On a straight wall, for exam-ple, one ladder on the first element and another on the last).

Transporting / handling the panels

➤For offloading panels from a truck, or lifting them on-site a stack at a time, use the Framax transport gear (see 'Transporting, stacking and storing').

➤To separate the panels, use Framax transport bolts and the Doka 4-part chain 3.20m (see 'Transporting, stacking and storing').

Pre-assembly

➤Pre-assemble elements face-down on an assembly bench (see 'Inter-panel connections').

➤Only mount the platforms, ladder system and panel struts to the gang-form when this is in the flat position (see 'Pouring platforms', 'Ladder system' and 'Plumbing accessories').


➤Attach the lifting chain to the Framax lifting hook (see the section headed 'Lifting by crane' and the Operat-ing Instructions for the 'Framax lifting hook').

➤Raise the gang-form by crane.➤Spray the formwork sheet with release agent (see


➤Fly the gang-form to its new location.

➤Fix the panel struts firmly to the ground (see the sec-tion headed 'Plumbing accessories').

The gang-form is now stable and can be plumbed and aligned exactly, with no need for the crane.

➤Detach the gang-form from the crane.➤Continue lining up further gang-forms in this way,

and link them together (see the section headed 'Inter-panel connections').

A PlatformB Ladder systemC Panel strut

Max. load: ▪ Spread angle β up to 30°:

1000 kg (2200 lbs) / Framax lifting hook ▪ Spread angle β up to 7.5°:

1500 kg (3300 lbs) / Framax lifting hookFramax lifting hooks with the rated load-bearing capacity of max. 1000 kg (2200 lbs) also comply with the requirements for a load bearing capacity of 1500 kg (3300 lbs) at a spread angle β ≤ 7.5°.

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CAUTIONNever use a sledge-hammer to plumb and align the panels!This would damage the profiles of the gangs.➤Use only proper plumbing tools (e.g. a spe-

cial pry-bar) that cannot cause any damage.

WARNINGThere 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. Doka personal fall-arrest set) or mount an opposing guard-rail to the gang-form while this is still being pre-assembled in a flat position.

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Erecting the opposing formwork:

Once the reinforcement has been placed, the form-work can be closed.➤Spray the formwork sheet with release agent (see


➤Lift the opposing formwork by crane to its next loca-tion.

➤Working from the ground, insert the bottom two rows of form ties (see 'Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus').

➤Detach the gang-form from the crane.➤ Insert the remaining form ties (see the section

headed 'Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus'). These form-tie locations can be reached from the platforms.

➤Continue lining up further gang-forms in this way, and link them together (see the section headed 'Inter-panel connections').

Pouring

Observe the following guidelines: ▪ The section headed 'Pressure of fresh concrete on

vertical formwork – DIN 18218' in the Calculation Guide 'Doka formwork engineering'

▪ DIN 4235 Part 2 - 'Compacting of concrete by vibrat-ing'

➤Pour the concrete.➤Make only moderate use of vibrators, carefully co-

ordinating the times and locations of vibrator use.

WARNINGThere is not yet an opposing guard-rail on the formwork!Danger to life from fatal falls!➤Use personal protective equipment to pro-

tect against falls (e.g. Doka personal fall-arrest set).

Before disconnecting from the crane:➤ If there are no panel struts on the opposing

formwork, do not disconnect the panel from the crane until a large enough number of form ties have been installed to keep it safely in the upright.

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rate of placing.

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➤Remove any loose items from the formwork and plat-forms, or secure them firmly.

Begin work on stripping the formwork on the opposing formwork:➤Undo the connectors to the adjacent elements.

➤Take out the form ties from the two top rows of ties (see the section headed 'Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus'). These form-tie locations can be reached from the platforms.

➤Attach the gang-form (incl. platforms) to the crane.➤Working from the ground, take out the bottom two

rows of form ties (see the section headed 'Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus').

➤Lift the gang-form away and to its next location, or place it flat on its back for intermediate storage.

➤Clean residual concrete off the formwork sheet (see the section headed 'Cleaning and care of your equip-ment').

➤Where the gang-form has panel struts attached to it, first attach this gang-form to the crane, and only then detach the floor anchorages of the panel struts.

NOTICE➤Comply with the stipulated stripping times.

WARNING➤There must be at least as many form ties left

in place as are needed to keep the element safely in the upright.

WARNINGThe formwork tends to adhere to the concrete. When stripping the formwork, do not try to break concrete cohesion using the crane!Risk of crane overload.➤Use suitable tools such as timber wedges or

a special pry-bar to detach the formwork from the concrete.

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WARNINGThere is not yet an opposing guard-rail on the formwork!Danger to life from fatal falls!➤Use personal protective equipment to pro-

tect against falls (e.g. Doka personal fall-arrest set).

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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.This combination of materials ensures high numbers of repeat uses, with superb concrete results every time, and reduces the proneness to damage. ▪ High quality concrete finish ▪ Less touching-up needed ▪ Less cleaning work - the Xlife sheet can also be

cleaned using a high-pressure spray cleaner ▪ Because the Xlife sheet is screwed on from the rear,

this leaves no screw imprints on the concrete

Dimensionally stable, galvanised and powder-coated steel frame

a ... 123 mm

▪ Dimensionally stable frame profiles ▪ Strong cross-profiles ▪ Powder coated, so easy to clean ▪ Edges are easy to clean - so panels always abut

tightly ▪ All-round hardware slot for fastening the inter-panel

connectors at any point required ▪ Hot-dip galvanised for long life ▪ Edges of formwork sheet are protected by frame pro-

file ▪ Cross boreholes for corner configurations and stop-

ends

80 kN/m2 pressure of fresh concrete acting on whole area, to DIN 18218, where the surface planeness tol-erances to DIN 18202 Table 3 Line 6 are observed.

A Frame profileB Cross boreholeC Continuous hardware slot for inter-panel connectorsD Xlife sheetE Silicone sealing strip

WARNING➤ It is forbidden to climb on the cross-profiles.

The cross-profiles are NOT a substitute for a ladder.

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Accessories are easy to fasten, in the integrated waling system

Form-tie sleeves

a ... diam. 32 mm b ... diam. 80 mm ▪ Large, centrally arranged form-tie sleeves with steel

sealing edge ▪ Only 2 form ties are needed for every 2.70 m of panel

height

Handles

Lifting edge

▪ Practical lifting edge, as an insertion point for the plumbing tool

A Framax Xlife plus panelB Framax wedge clampC Framax universal waling

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WARNINGDo not use these handles as slinging points for crane-handling!Danger of formwork dropping from crane!➤Use only suitable load-carrying equipment

and slinging points. See 'Resetting by crane' and 'Transporting, stacking and storing'.

B Lifting edge

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Framax Xlife plus panels

The heights and widths of the Framax Xlife plus panels together result in a logical, advantageous incre-ment-grid that makes this formwork highly flexible and economical. ▪ Easy planning and forming ▪ 15 cm grid ▪ Very few closures needed ▪ Clear joint pattern ▪ Symmetrically arranged, centred form ties

Panel widths

Dimensions in cm

Note:Additional panel widths are available on request.

Panel heights

Dimensions in cm

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Inter-panel connections

Attributes of the panel connectors: ▪ provide self-aligning, crane-handleable connections

between the panels ▪ have no loose parts which might get lost ▪ dirt-resistant and hard-wearing for site use ▪ easy to fix, with a formwork hammer

Panels upright:

Panels on their sides:

Note: ▪ For details regarding extra inter-panel connections

on outside corners and stop-ends (for increased ten-sile loads) see the section headed 'Inter-panel con-nections for increased tensile loads'.

▪ See 'Vertical stacking of panels’ for details on the positions of the Framax quick acting clamps RU and Framax multi-function clamps that are needed when vertically extending.

Simple inter-panel connections

with Framax quick acting clamp RU

The continuous hardware slot running around the inside of the frame profile means that panels can be fastened together at any point desired. This allows adjacent panels to be staggered in height, steplessly.

NOTICE ▪ Use a formwork hammer weighing max.

800 g. ▪ Do not oil or grease wedged connections.

Panel height Number of clamps0.60m 11.35m 22.70m 23.30m 3

Panel width Number of clamps0.30 - 0.55m 10.60 - 1.35m 2

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Self-aligning inter-panel connections and closures

with Framax multi function clamp

Particularly when panels are stacked in the vertical, the fact that the clamp bears directly on the profiles means that there is often no need for any extra bracing of the panels with universal walings.

More functions


Joining the panels using the Framax multi function clamp provides additional bracing of the gang-form (as the clamp bears directly onto the profile).

Filler connection up to 15 cm

With its 15 cm clamping range, the Framax multi-func-tion clamp exactly matches the panel size-grid.For more information, see 'Length adjustment using closures".

Squared timber connection up to 20 cm

Framax multi function clamp:Permitted tensile force: 15.0 kNPermitted shear force: 9.0 kNPermitted moment: 0.9 kNmValues apply only when mounted on profile.

A Contact surface on the profile

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Bracing gang-forms

Example with 5 single form-tie panels

CORRECT position of the universal waling:

WRONG position of the universal waling:

x ... Single form-tie panel without bracing

NOTICEIf 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 0.30 to 1.35m

Observe the following points: ▪ Position the universal walings in such a way that at

most two single form-tie panels without brac-ing are placed side by side.

▪ Always position the universal walings in the bot-tom waling profile.

▪ Max. closure width between the single form-tie panels: 15 cm with Framax multi function clamp

A Framax Xlife plus panels braced with a universal walingB Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70x2.70mC Framax universal waling 0.90m or 1.50m

+ Framax wedge clamps

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Corner configuration with single form-tie panels (example)

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Use of Framax Xlife plus panels turned on their sides

Example with 2 single form-tie panels turned on their sides

a ... Panels up to 1.35 m wide





NOTICEVertically stacked single form-tie panels turned on their sides require bracing with universal walings.The positions of the universal walings shown here are for gang-form widths 2.70m and 3.30m!

A Framax universal waling 0.90m + Framax wedge clamps

A Framax universal waling 0.90m + Framax wedge clamps

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Bracing the panels

Framax universal waling

Using additional universal walings gives gang-forms better rigidity, especially in higher vertically stacked configurations. This makes it possible to pick up and set down large gang-forms by crane without any prob-lems. The additional universal walings are also useful for transferring the loads from platforms.

Note:Instead of the universal waling, it is also possible to use a Multi-purpose waling WS10 Top50.

How to attach

using the Framax wedge clamp

using the Framax universal fixing bolt and Super plate

A Framax universal waling 1.50mB Framax wedge clampC Framax multi function clampD Framax Xlife plus panelE Cross profile acting as a support for the universal waling

Framax universal waling:Permitted moment (for vertical stacking): 5.0 kNmDue to the permitted tensile load of 14 kN in the waling profile, even stiffer components such as Multi-purpose walings WS10 Top50 are also subject to: Permitted moment 5.0 kNm

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NOTICEDo not oil or grease wedged connections.

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Vertical stacking of panels

Framax Xlife plus panel 2.70m


Number of Framax multi-function clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint

*) formwork height 405 cm or 2nd inter-panel joint without universal waling.

Number of universal walings needed at each vertically stacked panel joint

1) up to 405 cm not needed when a lightweight pouring platform with single brackets is used. 2) only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.

Positions of the interconnecting and form-tie components and accessories needed for:

▪ Lifting and setting down ▪ Crane-handling ▪ Pouring platform ▪ Pouring

A Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0B Framax quick acting clamp RUC Framax multi function clampD Framax universal walingE Framax wedge clamp

Framax multi function clamp:permitted tensile force: 15.0 kNpermitted shear force: 9.0 kNpermitted moment: 0.9 kNmValues apply only when mounted on profile (contact surface on the profile).

Framax quick acting clamp RU:permitted tensile force: 15.0 kNpermitted shear force: 6.0 kNpermitted moment: 0.5 kNm

Framax universal waling:Permitted moment (for vertical stacking): 5.0 kNmDue to the permitted tensile load of 14 kN in the waling profile, even stiffer components such as Multi-purpose walings WS10 Top50 are also subject to: Permitted moment 5.0 kNm

The planning software Tipos-Doka is always very helpful when it comes to finding the opti-mum technical and economical solution for the formwork issue concerned.

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Width of upright panels Framax multi function clamp0.30 - 0.55m 10.60 - 1.35m 2

2.70m 4 (+1 *))

Formwork height 1st inter-panel joint2nd inter-panel joint

3rd inter-panel joint

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Formwork height: 300 and 315 cm

When using a lightweight pouring platform with single brackets (Fra-max bracket 90), the universal waling is not necessary.

Formwork height: 320, 325, 330, 345 and 360 cm


Formwork height: 405 cm




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Formwork height: 590, 595, 600, 615, 630 and 675 cm


The third universal waling at the first and the second panel joint is only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used.

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Number of Framax quick acting clamps RU needed at each vertically stacked panel joint


1) up to 315 cm not needed when a lightweight pouring platform with single brackets is used. 2) only needed if intermediate platforms are to be used. 3) needed only for height 705 to 735 cm when intermediate platforms are used.


Universal waling only needed if pouring platforms are to be used.



Width of upright panels Framax quick acting clamp RU0.30 - 0.55m 10.60 - 1.35m 2

2.70m 4

Formwork height 1st inter-panel joint2nd inter-panel

joint3rd inter-panel

joint300 - 465 cm 1 1) 1 —480 - 630 cm 2 1 —675 - 735 cm 2 (+1 2)) 2 (+1 3)) 1750 - 810 cm 3 3 2

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Formwork height: 455, 460 and 465 cm




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The third universal waling at the first panel joint is only needed if inter-mediate platforms are to be used.



270

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Formwork height: 725, 730 and 735 cm



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Formwork height: 810 cm Framax Xlife plus panel 3.30m


Number of Framax multi-function clamps needed at each vertically stacked panel joint

*) 2nd inter-panel joint without universal waling.


1) up to 405 cm not needed when a lightweight pouring platform with single brackets is used. 2) needed only for height 690 to 750 cm when intermediate platforms are used.

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Width of upright panels Framax multi function clamp0.30 - 0.55m 10.60 - 1.35m 2

2.70m 4 (+1 *))

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Formwork height: 380, 385, 390 and 405 cm





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The topmost universal waling is not needed if a light pouring platform made of single brackets (Framax bracket 90) is to be used.



The third universal waling is needed only if intermediate platforms are to be used.

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Number of Framax quick acting clamps RU needed at each vertically stacked panel joint


1) up to 375 cm not needed when a lightweight pouring platform with single brackets is used. 2) needed only for height 690 to 750 cm when intermediate platforms are used.


Universal waling only needed if pouring platforms are to be used.


Width of upright panels Framax quick acting clamp RU0.30 - 0.55m 10.60 - 1.35m 2

2.70m 4

Formwork height 1st inter-panel joint 2nd inter-panel joint360 - 510 cm 1 1) 1515 - 750 cm 2 (+1 2)) 1

795 cm 3 2

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Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus

Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0: ▪ can be operated from one side ▪ for wall thicknesses from 15 cm to 40 cm ▪ no expendable jacket tubes

Note:Seal off any unneeded form-tie sleeves with the Fra-max Xlife plus frame hole plug 32mm NG.

Tie rod system with Form-tie nut I 20.0:

Tie rod system with Form-tie nut 20.0:

Inclination of panels and mismatch between panels

Thanks to their large anchoring sleeves, the panels can be inclined on one or both sides, and be mismatched.

Close-up of the Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut I 20.0

α ...max. 4°

Note:Secure inclined panels against uplift.

Basic rule:

▪ fit one form tie in each form-tie sleeve.For exceptions, see the sections headed 'Framax head anchor 15-40cm', '90 degree corners' and 'Acute & obtuse-angled corners'.

A Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0B Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut I 20.0C Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut 20.0D Framax Xlife plus distance protector NGE Anchoring sleeve inside the framed formwork panel

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Wall thicknesses in 0.5 cm increments

Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0 15-30cm 15 to 30 cmFramax Xlife plus form tie 20.0 25-40cm 25 to 40 cm

Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0: Permitted capacity: 150 kN

The Framax Xlife plus ratchet 3/4" SW24 or Framax Xlife plus ratchet 1/2" SW24 L can be used for low-noise releasing and tight-ening of all anchoring components.

WARNINGSensitive rod steel!➤Never weld or heat tie rods.➤Tie rods that are damaged or have been

weakened by corrosion or wear must be withdrawn from use.

Conical on one side Conical on both sidesMismatch between

panels

max. 4° max. 2 x 4°max. 1.0 cm per

15 cm of wall thick-ness

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Adjusting to the wall thickness

Setting the form tie

➤Remove the spring clip.➤Push the ball pin away from the stop cylinder.

➤Open the stop cylinder and position it.

➤Push the ball pin back over the stop cylinder.➤Secure the ball pin with the spring clip.

Wall thicknesses of between 15.0 cm and 40.0 cm, in 1 cm increments

Standard position of the stop cylinder

Example: Wall thickness = 22.0 cm

a ... 32.0 cm (wall thickness + 10.0 cm)

Wall thicknesses of between 15.5 cm and 40.5 cm, in 1 cm increments

Stop cylinder, turned 180°

Example: Wall thickness = 36.5 cm

b ... 46.5 cm (wall thickness + 10.0 cm)

A Spring clipB Ball pin

Turning the ball pin makes it easier to push it away.

C Stop cylinder

A Spring clipB Ball pinC Stop cylinder

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A 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0B 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0A Framax Xlife plus form tie 15-30cmB Framax Xlife plus form tie 25-40cmC Stop cylinderD Marking groove on the stop cylinder

A Framax Xlife plus form tie 15-30cmC Stop cylinderD Marking groove on the stop cylinderE Control marking on the tie rod

A 15.5 20.5 25.5 30.5B 25.5 30.5 35.5 40.5A Framax Xlife plus form tie 15-30cmB Framax Xlife plus form tie 25-40cmC Stop cylinderD Marking groove on the stop cylinderF '+0.5' marking on the stop cylinder

B Framax Xlife plus form tie 25-40cmC Stop cylinderD Marking groove on the stop cylinderE Control marking on the tie rod

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Securing the distance

The Framax Xlife plus form ties do not need any jacket tubes. For this reason, at least the upper form-tie points must be fitted with distance protectors for pressure bracing.

Tying the panels

Holding formwork

Depending on the form-tie nut used, choose one of the following two ways of mounting the form-tie nut:Mounting the Form-tie nut I 20.0:➤Position the form-tie nut into the anchoring sleeve of

the framed formwork panel.

The hook of the form-tie nut engages in the recess of the form-tie sleeve.

➤Push the centring disc in and at the same time turn it through 180°.

Position of the centring disc:

Centring disc engages. Form-tie nut is fixed in place.Mounting the Form-tie nut 20.0:➤Position the form-tie nut into the anchoring sleeve of

the framed formwork panel and screw it on.

A Framax Xlife plus distance protector NG requiredB Framax Xlife plus distance protector NG optional

B

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A Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut I 20.0B HookC RecessD Centring disc

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Opposing formwork

➤Set up the opposing formwork.➤Mount the distance protector at the form-tie point (do

not tighten the screw yet), and tilt it to the left.

➤Screw in the form tie with the Framax Xlife plus ratchet until it is fully engaged and tighten it firmly. Tightening torque: approx. 200 Nm

➤Pivot the distance protector over the form tie and tighten the screw (width-across 24). Tightening torque: max. 80 Nm

Removing the form ties

➤Disengage the distance protector (slacken the screw, width-across flats 24) and pivot it clear.

➤Unscrew the Framax Xlife plus form tie with the Fra-max Xlife plus ratchet or an impact wrench.

➤Temporarily store the Framax Xlife plus form tie in the distance protector.

E Framax Xlife plus distance protector NG

C Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0D Framax Xlife plus ratchet 1/2" SW24 LH Spring clip

Check that the spring clip is installed!

Spraying the conical part of the form tie with release agent makes it easier to detach the form tie from the concrete.

E Framax Xlife plus distance protector NGF Screw (width-across flats 24)

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Loosening the form ties sooner rather than later after pouring the concrete makes them easier to remove at a later time.

C Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0E Framax Xlife plus distance protector NGF Screw (width-across flats 24)G Framax Xlife plus ratchet 3/4" SW24

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Removing form-tie nut

For example if the panel of the holding formwork is to be used as opposing formwork for the next pouring sec-tion.➤Push the centring disc of the form-tie nut in and at the

same time turn it through 180°.

The form-tie nut can be removed.➤ Insert the parking bolt into the hole in the cross pro-

file.

➤Push the form-tie nut on to the parking bolt from below and secure it with a spring cotter.

Cleaning and care of your equipment

➤When cleaning the formwork, always remove any dried concrete residues from the form-tie sleeves of the opposing formwork.

Form-tie points for fair-faced concrete quality

➤Attach the Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. cone 87mm (with built-in magnets) to the anchoring sleeves of the panels.

➤On the side of the holding formwork (form-tie nut), seal the fair-faced concrete cone with a Sealing disk 43 (self-adhesive).

Close-up

➤ Install the form tie and the distance protector (see the section headed 'Tying the panels').

A Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut I 20.0

B Framax Xlife plus parking bolt

If the parking bolt is used on its own (without form-tie nut), secure it in the top insertion posi-tion with a spring cotter.

A Framax Xlife plus form-tie nut I 20.0C Spring cotter 5mm

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A Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. cone 87mmD Framax Xlife plus distance protector NGE Framax Xlife plus form tie 20.0

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Variant with the Doka tie rod system 20.0

Note:For thicker walls and when special requirements apply for the tie point, use the Doka tie rod system 20.0.

The Framax Xlife plus-reducer I 20.0 is inserted into the anchoring sleeve in the Framax Xlife plus panel.

a ... wall thickness b ... length of the plastic tube = a - 26.0 mm

Assembly:➤Position the reducer in the form-tie sleeve of the

framed formwork panel.

The hook (H) of the reducer (A) engages in the recess of the form-tie sleeve.

➤Turn the lock of the reducer through 180 °.Reducer is locked in position.

Position of the lock:

For more information on making watertight form-tie points, see the 'Doka form ties for spe-cial requirements' User Information booklet.

A Framax Xlife plus reducer I 20.0B Tie rod 20.0mmC Super plate 20.0 BD Plastic tube 26mmE Universal cone 26mmF Anchoring sleeve inside the Framax Xlife plus panel

Tie rod 20.0mm:Permitted capacity, allowing a 1.6 : 1 factor of safety against failure: 220 kNPermitted capacity to DIN 18216: 150 kN

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A Framax Xlife plus reducer I 20.0G RecessH HookI Lock

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Framax head anchor 15-40cm

The Framax head anchor 15-40cm is used for tying Framax Xlife plus panels. ▪ The Framax head anchor 15-40cm holds the two

sides of the formwork the required distance apart. ▪ For wall thicknesses from 15 to 40 cm. ▪ Tension bracing and compression bracing. ▪ Adjustable in a 5-mm grid. ▪ When using the Framax head anchor 15-40cm, no

Framax Xlife plus form ties 20.0 are needed in the following positions:

- on the top horizontal panel up to a panel width of 0.90m

- in the top form-tie points of the Framax Xlife plus panel 3.30m (not vertically stacked)

Assembly:➤Position the Framax head anchor 15-40cm directly

above the form-tie points of the Framax Xlife plus panel.

➤Telescope the Framax head anchor 15-40cm to the desired length 'a' (= wall thickness) and fix it in the relevant hole with a pin and spring cotter.

a ... 15 - 40 cm

Example: panel of max. 0.90m vertically stacked

b ... max. 0.90 m

Example: Framax Xlife plus panel 3.30m

c ... 3.30 m

NOTICE2 Framax head anchors 15-40cm must be mounted for every 2.70m width of gang-form!

Permitted tensile force: 10 kN Permitted compressive force: 10 kN

A Framax head anchor 15-40cmC Adjusting unitD Notch = measuring point

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Closing form-tie holes

Framax Xlife plus plug 38mm

Acts as a visible closure.➤Remove any concrete burrs.➤Push a Framax Xlife plus plug into the form tie hole

at each end.


Possibility for sealing concrete surfaces not subject to special requirements (not to be used in fair-faced con-crete).Sealing plug can be filled and smoothed flush.➤Push a Framax Xlife plus plug into the form tie hole

at each end.➤Fill the form-tie points with mortar.

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-ity.➤Use the Framax Xlife plus cone spanner to remove

the Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. cone 87mm.

➤Close the open form-tie point with a Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. plug 87mm.

The concrete plug is glued into place with standard concrete adhesive.



Framax Xlife plus fair-faced concr. plug 87mm

... fire-resistant ... sound-insulating

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Advantage when used as visible closure: Not possible for third persons to remove the plug without using tools!

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Sealing form-tie holes

with Framax Xlife plus screw plug 25mm

➤Clean the inside of the form-tie hole.➤Position the screw plug in the form-tie hole on the

side with the larger opening.

➤Use a torque wrench to tighten the screw plug to a tightening torque of 20 Nm.

➤ If applicable, close the form-tie hole with a Framax Xlife plus plug.

a ...min. 30 mm on the water side b ... 79 mm c ... d - a - b d ... wall thickness

by glueing in fibre concrete plugs

Note:Use Framax Xlife plus plugs 24mm with hole! Air escapes through the hole in the plug as the adhesive is compressed.

with Framax Xlife plus screw plug 25mm

by glueing in Fibre concrete plug 24mm

with moulding mortar

... fire-resistant ... sound-insulating

... watertight (for compatibility with drinking water see the section headed 'Drinking-water-compatible seal')

G Framax Xlife plus screw plug 25mmW Water side

NOTICE ▪ Material temperature of the screw at time of

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A Plug (optional)G Framax Xlife plus screw plug 25mmH Torque wrench with extensionI Mark (adhesive tape)

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➤Clean the inside of the form-tie hole.➤Use a tie rod to push the Framax Xlife plus plug DW

24mm approximately 6 cm into the form-tie hole.➤From the plug, fill the form-tie hole approx. 3 cm

deep with epoxy-resin adhesive.➤Push the first fibre concrete plug into the adhesive

and compress the adhesive.

a ... approx. 6 cm

➤ Inject enough epoxy-resin adhesive to fill the form-tie hole of the fibre-concrete plug to 5 mm below the surface of the concrete.

➤Push the second fibre concrete plug into the adhe-sive and compress the adhesive.

➤Use a spatula to remove the excess adhesive.Product recommendation

A Framax Xlife plus plug 24mm with holeJ Fibre concrete plug 24mmK Epoxy-resin adhesive

Mapefix EP epoxy-resin adhesive

▪ Epoxy-resin-based 2-component adhesive for structural loads.

▪ The surface must be free of dust and oil. ▪ Application temperature: min. +5 °CRead and observe the manufacturer's technical data sheet!

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▪ Epoxy-resin-based 2-component adhesive for structural loads.

▪ The surface must be free of dust and oil. ▪ Application temperature: min. +5 °CRead and observe the manufacturer's technical data sheet!

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with moulding mortar

a ... min. 5 cm

Note:Use Framax Xlife plus plugs 24mm with hole! Air escapes through the hole in the plug as the adhesive is compressed.

➤Clean the inside of the form-tie hole.➤Use a tie rod to push the Framax Xlife plus plug

24mm with hole at least 8 cm into the form-tie hole.

b ... min. 8 cm

➤ Inject enough moulding mortar to fill the form-tie hole of the plug to 5 mm below the surface of the con-crete.

➤Press the second Framax Xlife plus plug 24mm with hole into the form-tie hole until moulding mortar is squeezed out of the hole in the plug. Moulding mortar is compacted (thickness of the moulding mortar in compacted state min. 5 cm).

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

Example, Framax Xlife plus screw plug 25mm:

➤On the water-wetted side, install the plug recessed at least 3 mm.

➤Apply SikaDur-31 DW and smooth the compound off flush with the surface.

Product recommendation

A Framax Xlife plus plug 24mm with holeL M-Bed moulding mortarW Water side

A Framax Xlife plus plug 24mm with hole N Mark (adhesive tape)

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SikaDur-31 DW

▪ Epoxy-resin-based 2-component adhesive approved for drinking-water applications.

▪ The surface must be free of dust and oil. ▪ Application temperature: min. +10°CRead and observe the manufacturer's technical data sheet!

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Length adjustment using closures

By combining the Framax alu closures (5 and 10 cm) and the Framax fitting timbers (2, 3, 5 and 10 cm) in various ways, closures can be made in 1 cm incre-ments.Example: ▪ Closure width = 12 cm

- 1 Framax alu closure 10cm- 1 Framax fitting timber 2cm

Closures: 0 - 15 cm

Closures: 0 - 20 cm

Note:Fit the Framax adjustable clamp in the same position as the Framax multi function clamp

Closures: 17 - 35 cm

Note:A tension anchor can be made using a tie rod and Star grip nut 15.0 G.

A Framax alu closure / Framax fitting timberB Framax multi function clampC Framax Xlife plus panel

A Framax alu closure / Framax fitting timberB Framax adjustable clampC Framax Xlife plus panel

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B Framax quick acting clamp RUC Squared timberD Formwork sheetE Framax universal walingF Framax wedge clampG Framax Xlife plus panel (no panel with a width of 1.35m!)

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90 degree corners

Note:Seal off any unneeded form-tie sleeves with the Fra-max Xlife plus frame hole plug 32mm NG.

Inside formwork

Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm

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.

Outside formwork

Right-angled outside corners can be formed in any of the following ways: ▪ Framax outside corner (A) ▪ Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cm (B) ▪ Framax Xlife universal panel (C)

Note:For details regarding extra inter-panel connections on outside corners (for increased tensile loads) see 'Inter-panel connections for increased tensile loads'.

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Framax outside corner

a1,2 ... Wall thickness b1,2 ... Panel width c1,2 ... Closure width

Width of the Framax Xlife plus panel in the outside corner

Closure width in the inside corner

Example: ▪ Wall thickness = 35 cm

=> Panel width (b) = 90 cm (75 cm) Closure width = 75 cm - 90 cm - 35 cm = 10 cm


a ... wall thickness

Required number of connectors:

A Framax Xlife plus inside corner 30/30cm or Framax Xlife inside corner

B Framax outside cornerC Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m / 0.60m / 0.75mD Framax Xlife plus panel (no panel with a width of 1.35m!)E Framax Xlife plus panelF Closure 0 - 15 cm (Framax alu closure / Framax fitting timber)G Framax multi function clampH Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0J Inter-panel connection (see the section headed 'Inter-panel con-

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Closure width c = panel width b [cm] - 30 cm - wall thickness a [cm]

When there is a closure on both sides of the inside corner, bracing can be achieved eco-nomically with the universal corner waling.

Connectors

Quick acting clamp RU Wedge bolt and tensioning wedge

A Framax outside cornerB Framax Xlife plus panelC Quick acting clamp RUD Framax wedge bolt RA 7.5E Framax tensioning wedge R

wall thickness Height of out-side cornerQuick acting

clamp RUTensioning

wedge + wedge bolt

up to 30 cm

0.60m 2 —1.35m 4 —2.70m 8 —3.30m 10 —

> 30 and up to 40 cm

0.60m 2 21.35m — 42.70m — 83.30m — 10

NOTICEDo not oil or grease wedged connections.

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=> Panel width (b) = 0.6m (60 cm) Closure width = 60 cm - 20 cm - 35 cm = 5 cm


Clamping bolt 15.0 in parking position:

Clamping bolt 15.0 installed:

When striking the formwork, separate the gang-form at the Framax outside corner (remove the connectors on one side of the Fra-max outside corner).


B Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cmC Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m / 0.60m / 0.75mD Framax Xlife plus panel (no panel with a width of 1.35m!)E Framax Xlife plus panelF Closure 0 - 15 cm (Framax alu closure / Framax fitting timber)G Framax multi function clampH Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0J Inter-panel connection (see the section headed 'Inter-panel con-


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A Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cmB Framax Xlife plus panelC Clamping bolt 15.0D Spring cotter D3 with twin lug

Number of connectors: One clamping bolt 15.0 must be screwed into each cross hole of the outside corner.

Clamping bolt 15.0:Permitted tensile force: 25.0 kNPermitted shear force: 25.0 kN

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Assembly

The outside corner is assembled on the flat, at ground level.➤Lay the Framax Xlife plus panel and the Framax Xlife

plus outside corner 10/10cm on squared timbers 10/10 cm.

➤Remove the clamping bolts from the parking posi-tion, insert them from the panel side and screw them into the cross holes.

Tighten the clamping bolt with the Framax Xlife plus ratchet.

➤Turn the gangform over (180°) and crane-lift the sec-ond Framax Xlife plus panel on to the outside corner.

➤Join this panel to the outside corner in the same way.

Lifting by crane

Vertical repositioning of the Framax Xlife plus out-side corner:

Repositioning the corner gangform:

A Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cmB Framax Xlife plus panelE Squared timber 10/10 cm

A Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cmB Framax Xlife plus panelC Clamping bolt 15.0

➤ Install the bottom clamping bolt and provi-sionally secure the outside corner to the panel with 2 quick acting clamps RU.

This makes the rest of the clamping bolts eas-ier to install.

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A Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cmB Hollow sectionC Dokamatic lifting strap 13.00m

Follow the directions in the 'Dokamatic lifting strap 13.00m' Operating Instructions!

A Framax Xlife plus outs. corner 10/10cmD Framax Xlife plus panelE Framax lifting hookF Two-part lifting chain

Follow the directions in the 'Framax lifting hook' Operating Instructions!

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Framax Xlife universal panel


Note:Various different wall-thickness grids (5 and 6 cm) are provided by inverting the 0.90 m wide universal panel.

Note:Seal off the unused holes in the formwork sheet of the Universal panels with Framax plugs R 24.5.




=> Panel width (b) = 90 cm (75 cm) Closure width = 75 cm - 90 cm - 35 cm = 10 cm


Required numbers of universal fixing bolts + Super plates 15.0:


B Framax Xlife universal panel 0.90mC Framax Xlife plus panel 0.45m / 0.60m / 0.75mD Framax Xlife plus panel (no panel with a width of 1.35m!)E Framax Xlife plus panelF Closure 0 - 15 cm (Framax alu closure / Framax fitting timber)G Framax multi function clampH Tie rod system Framax Xlife plus 20.0I Framax universal fixing bolt + Super plate 15.0J Inter-panel connection (see the section headed 'Inter-panel con-


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If the entire outside corner is raised and repo-sitioned by crane, then no universal walings are needed for height-bracing the panels.

Wall thickness (a) Panel width (b)15 cm 0.45m (45 cm)

>15 - 20 cm 0.50m (50 cm)>20 - 25 cm 0.55m (55 cm)>25 - 30 cm 0.60m (60 cm)>30 - 40 cm 0.75m (75 cm)



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Inter-panel connection, corner gangform (outside) with adjoining Framax Xlife plus panel

Wall thickness from 15 to 30 cm

Alternative with Quick acting clamp RU and univer-sal fixing bolt (fresh-concrete pressure acting on whole area)

Fresh-concrete pressure σhk, max, hydr = 80 kN/m2 (hydrostatic) Fresh-concrete pressure σhk, max = 80 kN/m2 (acting on whole area)Situation 1 Situation 2 Situation 1 Situation 2

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