Peri RCS CL Operator's manual

RCSCLRailClimbingSystem
Lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – Standard Configuration – Version 1.0 UK Issue 09 | 2023

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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Overview
Main components 4
Key 6
Introduction
Target groups 7
Additional technical documentation 7
Product description 8
Instructions for Use 8
Cleaning and maintenance instructions 9
Safety instructions
Cross-system 10
System-specific 12
Component overview and tool list
Component overview 16
Tool list 17
Tightening torques 17
General information
A1 System overview 18
A2 Climbing device and hydraulics 22
General information 22
ClimbingDeviceRCS50 22
Hydraulic unit 23
Accessories 24
A3 Operating states and loads 26
Operating states and loads 26
A4 Standard work flow 28
Sequence of operation 28
Process planning
B1 Planning the shoring 32
System dimensions 32
Framework assembly 34
Additional spacers 35
Support reactions 36
B2 Planning the platforms 38
General 38
Platform beams 39
Finishing platform 41
Planking 42
Toe boards 42
Work platforms 43
Finishing platform 44
B3 Planning corner platforms 46
General information 46
Work platforms 46
Finishing platform 47
Concreting platform 48
B4 Planning round platforms 50
Parallel console bracket arrangement 50
Radial console bracket arrangement 51
B5 Planning guardrails 52
Guardrails 52
Lateral guardrails 54
Mounting the Handrail Boards 55
Installing the scaffolding tubes 55
B6 Planning requirements 58
Position of the leading tie 58
Planning the climbing sequence 59
Attachment point for crane 59
Repositioning with the ClimbingBeam9t 60
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Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Assembly
C1 Pre-assembling the formwork 62
Strongback on TRIO Panel Formwork 62
Strongback with FormworkWaler150CB 64
Strongback on VARIO formwork 66
Concreting platform 67
C2 Pre-assembling the console bracket unit 72
Mounting the work platform 72
Installing the lateral protection 74
Preparing the climbing rail 75
C3 First concreting section 78
Attaching the climbing rail 79
Mounting the work platform 80
Fitting formwork 81
Fitting the leading tie 82
Concreting 84
C4 Assembling the finishing unit 86
General 86
Pre-assembling the finishing platform 86
Preparing the climbing rails 87
Attaching the finishing platform 88
Preparing the climbing procedure 89
First climbing procedure 90
Completing the finishing platform 91
Recovering the suspension 92
Finishing the climbing procedure 93
C5 Ladder access 94
Ladders 94
Use
D1 Standard cycle work procedures 96
D2 Operating the formwork 102
Operating the carriage 102
Adjusting the formwork 103
D3 Leading tie 104
Releasing the leading tie 104
D4 Suspension 106
Fitting the suspension 106
Dismantling the suspension 107
Removing climbing cones 109
D5 Operating the climbing shoe 110
Opening and closing the climbing shoe 110
Activating and deactivating the climbing pawl 112
D6 Repositioning with the climbing device 114
Safety instructions 114
Hydraulic diagram 115
Remedial measures for malfunctions 115
Operating the hydraulic system 115
Bleeding the hydraulic system 115
Putting climbing hydraulics into operation 116
Preparations 116
Preparations 117
Self-climbing procedure 118
Concluding work 125
Self-climbing the final unit 126
D7 Repositioning with the crane 128
Safety instructions 128
Preparations 129
Moving procedure 130
If climbed too far 133
Dismantling
E1 Lifting out the climbing formwork 134
General 134
Dismantling formwork 134
Lifting out the climbing unit 135
Program overview
RCS-CLLightweightClimbingFormwork 140
Content

Overview
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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Main components
Overview
1 Upper climbing rail
2 Lower climbing rail
7 ClimbingRailExtensionRCS125
20 Work platform
21 CrossbeamU160
24 CarriageRCS
28 Formwork spindle (Heavy-Du-
tySpindleSLS)
29 Ladder cage
33 Finishing platform
35 StrongbackRCS/SRU
36 Concreting platform
40 Formwork
50 ClimbingShoeRCS
60 ClimbingDeviceRCS50
87 Scaffolding tube bracing
1
50
87
60
7
35
40
2
28
29
36
24
21
20
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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Overview
Key
Pictogram Definition Dimensions
Dimensions are usually given incm.
Other measurement units, e.g.m, are
shown in the illustrations.
Conventions
■Instructions are numbered with: 1.
....., 2. ....., 3. ......
■The result of an instruction is shown
by: 
■Position numbers are clearly provided
for the individual components and
are given in the drawing, e.g.1, in
the text in brackets, for example(10).
■Several position numbers, i.e. alter-
native components, are represented
with a slash: e.g. 1/2.
Notes on illustrations
The illustration on the front cover of
these instructions is understood to be a
system representation only. The assem-
bly steps presented in these
Instructions for Assembly and Use are
shown in the form of examples with
only one component size.They are valid
for all component sizes contained in the
standard configuration.
To facilitate understanding, detailed il-
lustrations are sometimes incomplete.
The safety equipment that might not be
shown in these detailed illustrations
must still be available.
* If not identical to the action arrow.
Arrows
Arrow representing an action
Arrow representing a reaction
of an action*
Arrow representing forces
Safety instruction categories
The safety instructions alert site per-
sonnel to the risks involved and provide
information on how to avoid these
risks. Safety instructions can be found
at the beginning of the section or be-
fore instructions for action and are high-
lighted as follows:
Danger
This sign indicates an extremely hazard-
ous situation that could result in death
or serious, irreversible injury if the safe-
ty instructions are not followed.
Warning
This sign indicates a hazardous situa-
tion that could result in death or seri-
ous, irreversible injury if the safety in-
structions are not followed.
Caution
This sign indicates a hazardous situa-
tion that could result in minor or moder-
ate injury if the safety instructions are
not followed.
Note
This sign indicates situations in which
failure to observe the information can
result in material damage.
Format of the safety instructions
Signal word
Type and source of hazard!
Consequences of non-compliance.
⇒Preventative measures.
Visual inspection
Tip
Incorrect use
Safety helmet
Safety shoes
Safety gloves
Safety goggles
Personal protective equipment
to prevent falling from a height
(PPE)
Danger/Warning/Caution
To be complied with
Note
Load-bearing point

Introduction
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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Target groups
Additional technical documentation
* Valid in Germany: Regulations for Occupational
Health and Safety on Construction Sites30
(RAB30).
** Instructions are given by the contractor them-
selves or a competent person selected by
them.
Contractors
These Instructions for Assembly and
Use are designed for contractors who
either
■assemble, modify and dismantle
PERIsystems, or
■use them, e.g. for concreting, or
■allow them to be used for other oper-
ations, e.g. carpentry or electrical
work.
Competent person
(ConstructionSiteCoordinator)
The Safety and Health Protection
Coordinator*
■is appointed by the client,
■must identify potential hazards dur-
ing the planning phase,
■determines measures that provide
protection against risks,
■creates a safety and health protec-
tion plan,
■coordinates the protective measures
for the contractor and site personnel
so that they do not endanger each
other,
■monitors compliance with the pro-
tective measures.
Competent persons qualified to carry
out inspections
Due to the specialist knowledge gained
from professional training, professional
experience and recent professional ac-
tivity, the competent person qualified
to carry out inspections has a reliable
understanding of safety-related issues
and can carry out inspections correctly.
Depending on the complexity of the in-
spection to be undertaken, e.g. scope
of testing, type of testing or the use of
certain measuring devices, a range of
specialist knowledge is necessary.
Qualified personnel
PERI systems may only be assembled,
modified or dismantled by personnel
who are suitably qualified to do so.
Qualified personnel must have com-
pleted a course of training** in the
work to be performed, covering the fol-
lowing points at least:
■Explanation of the plan for the as-
sembly, modification or dismantling
of the formwork in an understanda-
ble form and language.
■Description of the measures for as-
sembling, modifying or dismantling
the formwork.
■Designation of the preventive meas-
ures to be taken to avoid the risk of
persons and objects falling.
■Naming of the safety precautions in
the event of changing weather condi-
tions which could adversely affect
the safety of the formwork system
as well as the persons concerned.
■Details regarding permissible loads.
■Description of all other risks and dan-
gers associated with assembly, mod-
ification or dismantling operations.
■In other countries, ensure that the
relevant national guidelines and
regulations in the respective cur-
rent version are complied with!
■If no country-specific regulations
are available, it is recommended to
proceed according to German
guidelines and regulations.
■A competent person must be on
site when any work is carried out
on the climbing system as well as
during the climbing procedure.
■Assembly Instructions:
– RCSClimbingDeviceandHydraulics
■Instructions for Use:
– ClimbingBeam9t
– LiftingEyeBR-2 2.5t
■Approvals:
– Z-21.6-1766PERIScrew-OnCone
– Z-21.6-1767PERIClimbingCone
■Separate structural design information
■Design Tables 2015 – Formwork and Shoring
Introduction

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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Introduction
Use in a way not intended, deviating
from the standard configuration or the
intended use according to the
Instructions for Assembly and Use, rep-
resents a misapplication with a poten-
tial safety risk, e.g. risk of falling.
Only PERIoriginal components may be
used. Use of other products and spare
parts is not allowed and represents a
misapplication
with associated safety risk.
Changes to PERI components are not
permitted.
The system described in these
Instructions for Assembly and Use may
contain patent-protected components.
Instructions for Use
Product description
Intended use
■Formwork scaffolding in building con-
struction projects,
■To provide anti-fall protection for site
personnel,
■To protect workers from falling
objects,
■To protect workers against the ef-
fects of the weather (only with
enclosure).
PERIproducts have been designed for
exclusive use in the industrial and com-
mercial sectors only by suitably trained
personnel.
The climbing scaffold consists of 2 con-
sole discs (climbing rails with platform
beams and struts) that are connected
to the platforms (work platform and fin-
ishing platform) and scaffolding tube
bracing. The platforms consist of a deck
on platform beams.The platforms are
pre-assembled on crossbeams (work
platform) or finishing platform beams.
By connecting the formwork and the
climbing scaffold by means of strong-
backs, the climbing formwork is creat-
ed, which is implemented as a
self-climbing unit with the crane or with
the hydraulic climbing device.
The vertical distances between the
platforms can be selected using a
12.5cm grid.
The RCS-CLFormworkScaffold can
also be equipped with an enclosure.
Regular assembly
These Instructions for Assembly and
Use describe the standard assembly of
the RCSCLRailClimbingSystem as a
formwork girder
■with finishing platform,
■with two climbing shoes per concret-
ing section,
■self-climbing or rail-guided with the
help of the crane,
■with ClimbingDeviceRCS50, in-
stalled from the work platform,
■maximum weight of a climbing unit:
9,000kg.
Features
The RCSCLFormworkScaffold is a
standard application of the
RCSRailClimbingSystem.
The system is a bracket-like truss con-
struction and is designed as shoring in
accordance with DINEN12812 (for-
merly DIN4421) to support wall
formwork.

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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Introduction
Cleaning and maintenance instructions
In order to maintain the value and oper-
ational readiness of the materials over
the long term, clean the panels after
each use.
Some repair work will be inevitable due
to the working conditions.
The following instructions should help
to keep cleaning and maintenance
costs as low as possible.
Spray components of the climbing sys-
tem that are exposed to concrete con-
tamination with concrete release agent
before each use, this makes them easi-
er and faster to clean.
Spray the concrete release agent very
thinly and evenly.
Do not spray work platforms and ac-
cess routes with concrete release
agent.
Slip hazard.
Spray the climbing system with water
immediately after concreting; this
avoids any time-consuming and costly
cleaning operations.
Mechanical components, e.g. climbing
rails in the sliding area of the climbing
shoes, spindles or gear mechanisms,
must be cleaned of dirt or concrete res-
idue before and after use, and then
greased with a suitable lubricant.
Never clean powder-coated compo-
nents, e.g. elements and accessories,
with a steel brush or hard metal scrap-
er; this ensures that the powder-coating
remains intact.
Provide suitable support for the compo-
nents during cleaning so that no unin-
tentional change in their position is
possible.
Do not clean components suspended
on crane lifting gear.
Foreseeable misuse
■Transportation/lifting of persons (ex-
ception: operating personnel required
for the climbing procedure.)
■Transportation of loads, e.g. during
assembly/dismantling or as a materi-
al lifter,
■Welding work (risk of fire),
■Flame-cutting operations (risk of fire),
■Working with a naked flame (fire
hazard),
■Exceeding the permissible load-bear-
ing capacity and load limits.
■Carrying out work in impermissible
wind conditions.

Safety instructions
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Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Safety instructions
Cross-system
Safety instructions apply to all ser-
vice life phases of the system.
General information
The contractor must ensure that the
Instructions for Assembly and Use sup-
plied by PERI are available at all times
and understood by the site personnel.
These Instructions for Assembly and
Use can be used as the basis for creat-
ing a risk assessment. The risk assess-
ment is compiled by the contractor. The
Instructions for Assembly and Use are
not a substitute for a risk assessment!
Observe and comply with the safety in-
structions and permissible loads.
For the application and inspection of
PERI products, the current safety regu-
lations and guidelines valid in the re-
spective countries must be observed.
Materials and working areas are to be
inspected before each use and assem-
bly for:
■damage,
■stability and
■functional correctness.
Damaged components must be ex-
changed immediately on site and may
no longer be used.
Safety components are to be removed
only when they are no longer required.
When on slab formwork, scaffolds and
working platforms:
■do not jump,
■do not run,
■do not drop anything from or onto it.
Before and after extraordinary events
that may have damaging effects on the
safety of the climbing system, the con-
tractor shall immediately
■produce another risk assessment
and make use of its results to take
suitable steps to guarantee the sta-
bility of the climbing system,
■arrange for an extraordinary inspec-
tion to be carried out by a competent
person qualified to do so. The aim of
this inspection is to identify and recti-
fy any damage in good time in order
to guarantee safe use of the climbing
system.
Exceptional events could be:
■accidents, fire,
■longer periods of non–use,
■natural events, e.g. heavy rainfall, ic-
ing, heavy snowfall, storms, lightning
or earthquakes.
Components provided by the contractor
must comply with the characteristics
stipulated in these Instructions for
Assembly and Use and all applicable
laws and standards. Unless otherwise
indicated, the following applies in
particular:
■Timber components: Strength Class
C24 for Solid Wood according to
EN338.
■Scaffolding tubes: galvanised steel
tubing with minimum dimensions of
Ø48.3x3.2mm according to
EN12811-1:2003 4.2.1.2.
■Scaffolding tube couplings according
to EN74-1 and EN74-2.
Deviations from the standard configura-
tion are only permitted after a further
risk assessment has been carried out
by the contractor.
Appropriate measures for working and
operational safety, as well as stability,
are defined on the basis of this risk
assessment.
Corresponding proof of stability can be
provided by PERI on request if the risk
assessment and resulting measures to
be implemented are made available.

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Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Safety instructions
If personal protective equipment
against falling from a height (PPE) is re-
quired or specified in local regulations,
the contractor must determine appro-
priate attachment points on the basis of
the risk assessment.
The PPE to be used to prevent falling is
determined by the contractor.
The contractor must
■provide safe working areas for site
personnel, which are to be reached
through the provision of safe access
ways. cordon off and clearly mark
danger zones.
■guarantee stability during all stages
of construction, in particular during
assembly, modification and disman-
tling operations.
■ensure and demonstrate that all
loads that occur are safely
transferred.
Use
Every contractor who uses or allows
the climbing systems to be used, is re-
sponsible for ensuring that the equip-
ment is in good condition.
If the climbing system is used succes-
sively or at the same time by several
contractors, the health and safety coor-
dinator must point out any possible mu-
tual hazards and all work must be then
coordinated.
Assembly, modification and disman-
tling work
Assembly, modification or dismantling
of climbing systems may only be car-
ried out by qualified persons under the
supervision of a competent person. The
qualified personnel must have received
appropriate training for the work to be
carried out with regard to specific risks
and dangers.
On the basis of the risk assessment
and Instructions for Assembly and Use,
the contractor must create installation
instructions, in order to guarantee safe
assembly, modification and dismantling
of the climbing unit.
The contractor must ensure that the
personal protective equipment required
for the assembly, modification or dis-
mantling of the climbing formwork, e.g.
■safety helmet,
■safety shoes,
■safety gloves,
■safety goggles,
is available and used as intended.

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Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Safety instructions
System-specific
Warning
In cases of leakage, hydraulic oil can
escape at high pressure.
The oil can penetrate the skin and
cause severe irreversible injuries.
⇒Do not use parts of your body to cov-
er the leakage.
⇒Stay away from the leakage point.
Safety instructions apply to all ser-
vice life phases of the system.
Make sure that the guardrails and/or
edge covers at building openings and
projections are fully installed before ac-
cessing the climbing/formwork system.
Strike components only when the con-
crete has sufficiently hardened and the
person in charge has given the go–
ahead for striking to take place.
Anchoring is to take place only if the
anchorage has sufficient concrete
strength.
Inspection of the anchoring and associ-
ated components must be carried out
by the party responsible.
When the formwork is retracted, open
building edges are created between
the platforms. Cordon off or secure
danger zones.
The enclosure of the platform or
mounting of additional surfaces ex-
posed to the wind changes the degree
of stability and must be rechecked. If
necessary, additional measures must
be implemented.
Unexpected hazards can always arise
when assembly work is carried out.
Assess the degree of risk in each indi-
vidual case and, if necessary, take
measures to prevent or minimise the
risk.
If guardrails cannot be used or has to
be removed due to operational reasons,
safety equipment must be installed in
its place in order to prevent falls from
any height.
If the use of anti-fall equipment is
deemed to be inappropriate, personal
protection equipment (PPE) can be
used if suitable fixing points are
available.
Site personnel are forbidden to remain
in areas below where assembly work is
being carried out, unless the danger
zone has been provided with sufficient
protection against falling, overturned,
sliding or rolling objects.
Cordon off and clearly mark any danger
zones and check that these are in place
and complete every time work is
commenced.
Do not walk on components and as-
sembly units.
Find a secure standing position next to
the components or assembly units.
Use assembly scaffolds.
Always keep components and assem-
bly units free of dirt, ice and snow.
Use a guide rope to ensure that assem-
bly units suspended from the crane are
fully under control when being moved.
Welding and/or abrasive cutting work
must not be carried out on the
platforms.
Reliable lightning conduction must be
ensured by the contractor.
Assembly work
The contractor must ensure that the
user has an appropriate and sufficient
number of tools, lifting equipment and
slings, a suitable and sufficient space
for assembly and storage with a suffi-
cient load-bearing capacity as well as
adequate crane capacity at their
disposal.
During the transportation procedure,
only use the specified attachment
points for components.
Avoid standing under suspended loads.
If work under suspended loads cannot
be avoided, come up with suitable safe-
ty measures and apply them. Avoid
standing between a fixed object and an
object that is drawing near.
Secure interim assembly states by
means of temporary supports in order
to prevent any items from toppling
over.

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Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Safety instructions
Means of access
Safe access to all working areas must
be guaranteed at all times.
Hatches and openings to accessible
working areas must be kept closed dur-
ing working operations.
Use walkways, stairs, stair towers or
site lifts. Ladders are suitable for use as
passageways in exceptional cases only.
Ladders must not be connected to
each other for more than two levels
and should be offset against one
another.
Ladders must be secured on the outer
side by means of appropriate anti-fall
equipment such as ladder cages or
safety nets.
Building edges at passages and open-
ings in accessible areas must be
secured.
In case of danger, it must be ensured
that working areas can be vacated via
emergency escape routes or rescue
equipment.
It must also be ensured that at least
one emergency escape route or piece
of rescue equipment can still be used if
the power supply fails.
Determine and apply all appropriate
measures.
Throughout the entire relocation proce-
dure, ensure that site personnel can
still use the emergency escape route.
In case the access hatches are blocked
when retracting the formwork, ensure
that site personnel can still use the
emergency escape route.
Protection against falling
components
Work activities may not be carried out
simultaneously on areas positioned on
top of each other if the lower working
areas are not protected against falling
objects.
Avoid installing working areas and ac-
cess routes in danger zones.
If this is not possible due to work pro-
cedures, suitable protective measures
must be available to provide protection
against falling objects.This also applies
to work that only takes a short period
of time.
Safety nets (mesh size ≤2cm) and
platform planking are considered to be
suitable means and are to be installed
very close to the structure (distance
≤5cm).
Secure all bolts with cotter pins and all
screws with nuts.
Secure tools and material to prevent
them from falling down. Remove con-
crete residue and other dirt as soon as
possible, at the latest before the next
climbing cycle.The platforms are to be
kept clean at all times.
Operational working areas at great
heights are to be secured by means of
appropriate structural measures to pre-
vent objects from falling down.
Components that are likely to be-
come unstable
Components
Secure components that are likely to
become unstable with suitable means,
e.g. using push-pull props, or leave
them attached to the crane until the tip-
ping hazard has been eliminated.
Draw attention to and clearly mark any
danger zones.
If necessary, cordon off the danger
zones with suitable means. Check that
safety signs and barriers are in place
before commencing work.

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Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Safety instructions
Climbing procedure
Take into consideration the permissible
wind speed limit for the climbing
procedure.
Site personnel, construction materials
or tools must not be transported with
the crane during relocation operations.
Exceptions to this can be determined
through the operational working and as-
sembly instructions on the basis of a
corresponding risk analysis.
The climbing procedure must be moni-
tored by a competent and qualified
person.
During the climbing procedure, clamp-
ing and crushing hazards are brought
about by moving components.
The individuals carrying out the climb-
ing procedure must be fully informed
about all possible hazards.
All persons who are not required to car-
ry out the climbing procedure must
leave the danger zones.
When climbing with the hydraulic
climbing device, specifications regard-
ing the arrangement of the hydraulic
hoses must be observed. If the stand-
ard arrangement is not possible, an au-
thorised person must determine a safe
and secure alternative.
As a result of the moving procedure,
open edges are formed between the
platforms as well as at building open-
ings. If work is carried out in this area,
site personnel must be protected to
prevent them from falling (e.g. PPE).
Secure all resulting shearing edges by
means of covers. Cordon off danger
zones during the climbing procedure.
In case of a malfunction, lower the plat-
form to the next possible position.
Personnel are to leave the climbing unit
in a safe and secure manner and a per-
son who is authorised to give instruc-
tions is to be notified immediately.
The climbing system cannot be mount-
ed for the next concreting section until
the required concrete strength has
been achieved.
Maintenance and repairs
The components of the climbing sys-
tem are to be inspected before every
use to ensure that they are in flawless
condition.
Only flawless materials may be used.
Have the climbing units checked
monthly for signs of damage by compe-
tent persons who are authorised to
give instructions.
Remove concrete residue and dirt im-
mediately after concreting.
Immediately remove any dirt that im-
pairs functionality.
Remove and replace damaged
components.
In case of overload or damage, stop
work on and under the platforms, de-
termine the cause, set down and re-
place damaged components.
If the maximum permissible wind
speed has been exceeded, tempera-
tures are outside the scope of applica-
tion or after any extraordinary event has
taken place, the functionality and
load-bearing capacity of all safety com-
ponents as well as the supporting
structure are to be checked.
Safety components:
■A visual inspection is to be carried
out by authorised personnel before
each climbing procedure.
■Before each climbing procedure or
each assembly procedure, a function-
ality check is carried out by qualified
personnel.
■If parts need to be replaced, only
PERI original components may be
used.
■Repairs are to be carried out by quali-
fied PERI personnel only.
■In the case of overloading or recur-
rent damage, stop work operations
on and under the platforms, deter-
mine the cause and rectify.
Supporting structure:
■A visual inspection is to be carried
out by authorised personnel before
initial use.
■Only PERI original components are
to be used for repairs or
replacement.
■In the case of overloading or recur-
rent damage, stop work operations
on and under the platforms, deter-
mine the cause and rectify.
Other components:
■Repairs are carried out by authorised
personnel and the person authorised
to give instructions is to be informed.
■In the event of recurring damage, de-
termine the cause and remedy it.

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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Store and transport components in
such a way that no unintentional
change in their position is possible.
Detach lifting accessories and lifting
gear from the lowered components
only if they are in a stable position and
no unintentional change is possible.
Do not drop the components.
Use PERIliftingaccessories and lifting
gear and only those load-bearing points
provided on the component.
During the relocation procedure
■ensure that components are picked
up and set down in such a way that
unintentional falling over, falling apart,
sliding, falling down or rolling is
avoided.
■no one is allowed to remain under
the suspended load.
The access areas on the construction
site must be free of obstacles and trip-
ping hazards, and must also be
slip-resistant.
For transportation, the substrate must
have sufficient load-bearing capacity.
Use original PERIstorage and transport
systems, e.g. crate pallets, pallets or
stacking devices.
Electrical components
Danger
High electric voltage at the hydraulic
unit!
Death or serious injury can result from
an electric shock.
⇒Connection only by qualified person-
nel.
⇒Only qualified personnel may carry
out work and repairs on the electrical
components of the systems.
⇒Only approved, undamaged and test-
ed connecting cables should be
used.
Compare the required type of current
and voltage with the information on the
type plate.
Do not suspend any objects from the
electrical lines.
Arrange and securely fasten the electri-
cal lines in such a way that they do not
create any tripping hazard and cannot
be pinched, kinked, pulled or shorn off.
Observe minimum bending radii.
Hydraulic components
Visual inspections are to be carried out
by authorised personnel at regular
intervals.
Qualified personnel are to carry out a
functionality check before every work-
ing cycle or before assembly takes
place.
If any defects are discovered, repairs
are only allowed to be carried out by
qualified personnel.
Hydraulic hoses have an expiry date.
Observe the manufacturer-specific
information.
Do not suspend any objects from the
hydraulic hoses.
Arrange and securely fasten the hy-
draulic hoses in such a way that they
do not create any tripping hazard and
cannot be pinched, kinked, pulled or
shorn off.
Observe minimum bending radii.
Observe the manufacturer-specific in-
formation regarding inspection and
maintenance of the hydraulic unit.
For correct use and disposal of the hy-
draulic oil, observe the manufactur-
er-specific instructions.
Thicken spilled hydraulic oil immediately
with oil binder and mop it up.
Wear safety goggles and suitable pro-
tective gloves when working on the hy-
draulic system.

Component overview and tool list
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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Pos. no. Component name Article
no.
1UpperClimbingRailRCS
1.1 ClimbingRailRCS348 109470
2LowerClimbingRailRCS
2.1 ClimbingRailRCS498 109471
3SpacerM20-82 110022
4SpacerM24-82 110023
6ClimbingRailExtension RCS100 109791
7ClimbingRailExtension RCS125 113745
8ClimbingRailJointRCS 110569
9LiftingEyeBR-2 2.5t 127834
10 ClimbingBeam9t 127320
11 Diagonal strut I = 2121 110012
15 Filler pin Ø 21 x 120 104031
16 Cotter pin 4/1 018060
20 Work platform
21 CrossbeamUnitRCS220VARIO 118094
22 CrossbeamHeadRCS/VARIO 132800
24 CarriageRCS 109968
25 SteelWalerUniversalSRUL = 2.72 103929
26 WalerFixationU100-U120 110059
27 HeightAdjustmentUnitSRU, outer 110400
28 HeavyDutySpindleSLS200/300 101778
32 Waler
33 Finishing platform
34 Finishing platform girder 109722
35 StrongbackAdapterRCS/SRU 115325
36 Concreting platform
37 PlatformBeamRCS/SRU113 114301
39 Intermediate formwork platform
40 VARIO formwork
41 TRIO element
42 Leading tie
42.1 PositioningScrewM30 029450
42.2 AnchorPositioningStudM30 026450
42.3 AnchorPositioningPlateM30 029380
47 Anchoring
47.1 Screw-OnConeM30/DW26 057257
47.2 ThreadedAnchorPlateDW20 030860
47.5 ClimbingCone-2M30/DW20 031220
47.6 TieRodDW20,special length 030700
47.7 ThreadedAnchorPlateDW26 030870
47.9 ConeDR22 065033
50 ClimbingShoeRCS 109468
51 WallShoeRCS 109503
Pos. no. Component name Article
no.
53 WallShoeRCS, rotatable 110667
54 EccentricLeverRCS 110950
60 ClimbingDeviceRCS50 109765
61 Hydraulic twin hoses RCS10m 110069
62 Hydraulic twin hoses RCS20m 110070
63 HydraulicUnitRCS4x190bar 109766
64 AdapterCableRCS 110280
65 CouplingSocketRCS,black 110279
66 HatchRCS55 x 60-2, foldable 126431
67 Ladder 180/6 051410
68 Ladder 220/6 051420
69 Access ladder 180/2 complete 103724
70 LadderBase30, adjustable 109105
71 Ladder hook 103718
72 LadderCage75 104132
73 LadderCage150 051450
75 FormworkGirderGT24, e.g. 450 075450
76 Planking
77 Toe board
78 Squared timber angle connector 90° 123478
79 GuardrailPostRCS226 109720
80 GuardrailPostRCS/SRU184 114328
81 GuardrailPost384RCS 109721
82 Guardrail boards
84 L-bracket 110289
87 Scaffolding tube bracing
88 Steel scaffolding tube Ø 48.3x3.2 026413
89 ClampA64DIN3570 110296
90 GuardrailPostSCS150 118579
91 ScaffoldTubeHolderLPS/RCSD = 48 125856
93 GuardrailPostConnectorCB 051160
94 Guardrail post holder multi 126088
95 StandardCouplerRA48/48 017020
96 Screw-on coupling-2 HT B D48-M20 131404
97 SwivelCouplingAF48/48 017010
98 Squared timber 6/6
99 Deck covering
101 Bolt ISO4017M12x40-8.8 710224
102 Bolt ISO4017M12x140-8.8 110598
106 Bolt ISO4014-M20x120-8.8 104477
107 Bolt ISO4014-M20x150-8.8 711084
108 Bolt ISO4014-M24x130-8.8 109612
109 F.H.BoltDIN603M8x45MU 710295
110 F.H.BoltDIN603M8x100MU 710240
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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Abbreviations used in these Instructions for
Assembly and Use:
aTie spacing for concrete joints
bn Width of n-th designated section
C Climbing rail spacing
dn Thickness of n-th designated section
G Weight force
V Vertical force
VAY
Tie shear force
NA Tie tensile force
H Height
hn Height of n-th designated section
hBStorey height
HxHorizontal force
L Length
LnLength of the n-th designated section
q Wind load
V Vertical force
v Speed
WWind pressure
Tightening torques
Unless otherwise indicated, PERI recommends the following guide values for screw
connections as “hand-tightened” tightening torques MA,hand-tightened.
These guide values are based on EN15048 with minimum Safety Factor 3 against
breakage.
Tool name
Cordless screwdriver
TORX 25/30/35 screw bits
Ring wrench, open-end wrench, socket wrench AF
13/17/19/30/36/46
Wood drill Ø5/8
Torque wrench
Hammer
Round slings
4-sling lifting gear
Quality class Quality 4.6 Quality 8.8 and 10.9
Lubrication Lightly oiled MoS2 undefined
Screw M8 8Nm 6.6Nm 8Nm
Screw M10 16Nm 13.0Nm 16Nm
Screw M12 30Nm 23.0Nm 30Nm
Screw M16 65Nm 54.0Nm 65Nm
Screw M20 100Nm 100Nm
Screw M24 150Nm 150Nm
Screw M30 260Nm 260Nm
Screw M36 350Nm 350Nm
Tightening torques have been determined for the following
components:
Scaffolding tube coupling 50Nm
Clamping plate for the slab tie gauge 120Nm
Pos. no. Component name Article
no.
111 Fl-RdBoltM08X070-DIN603-8.8VZ 126228
111.1 Self-cleaning nut M8 VZ 024090
112 Lock screw M08X125-8.8-VZ-MU 024390
114 Lock screw M08X125-8.8-VZ-MU 131375
115 Nut ISO7040-M20-8 781053
118 Nut ISO 7040 M12-8 710381
120 Washer ISO7093 200 HV, A8 710342
121 Washer ISO7089 200 HV, A8 780354
122 Washer ISO 7094-12-100HV 113348
125 Wood screw 6x80 SK-TX30 HPI 024690
126 Wood screw 6x60 SK-TX30 HPI 024470
127 Wood screw 6x40 SK-TX30 HPI 024540
129 Wood screw 5x20 SK-TX20 HSX 111437
132 Wood screw 6x100 SK-TX30 HSX 024950
135 Hex wood screw 6 X 20 DIN 571 029440
137 Hex wood screw 8 X 60 DIN 571 024270
138 Hex wood screw 8 X 80 DIN 571 024260
139 WingnutPivotPlateDW15 030370
140 FormworkWaler150CB 127633
141 HookTieDW15/400 023650
142 ClampAdapterMX/TR-SRU 127659
143 Wire nail 3x80 710312
Tool list

A General information
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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
Climbing unit
The construction of the climbing scaf-
fold varies depending on the storey
height, the formwork used and the type
of lateral protection.
In all versions, the climbing rails (1 + 2)
are supported by climbing shoes (50)
and wall shoes (51) which are mounted
on parts of the structure that have al-
ready been assembled.
The climbing rails are usually split.
The crossbeams (21) for the work plat-
form with carriage and strongback (25)
for the formwork system are mounted
on the upper climbing rails (1).
The finishing platform (33) with finish-
ing platform girder (34) and guardrail
post (88) is mounted on the lower
climbing rail (2).
The lateral protection can take the form
of a closed enclosure consisting of
scaffolding tubes or guardrail boards.
Variant 1:
Use with TRIO formwork (41) and scaf-
folding tubes as lateral protection
Storey height (hB) 3.00m to 3.60m
(Fig.A1.01)
Fig.A1.01
hB
45
47
41
51
28 79
24
21
36
25
35
20
81
88
11
87
2
34
33
1
50
A1 System overview

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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
A1 System overview
Fig.A1.02
Variant 2:
Use with VARIO formwork and scaffold-
ing tubes as lateral protection
hB3.60m to 4.00m.
(Fig.A1.02)
hB
45
47
40
28 79
24
21
36
25
20
11
81
88
87
2
5
34
33
1
51
50
Components
1 UpperClimbingRailRCS
2 LowerClimbingRailRCS
11 Diagonal strut I = 2121
20 Work platform
21 CrossbeamUnitRCS220VARIO
24 CarriageRCS
25 StrongbackRCS (SteelWaler
UniversalSRU L = 2.72)
28 Formwork spindle (heavy duty
spindle e.g. SLS 200/300)
33 Finishing platform
34 Finishing platform girder
35 StrongbackAdapterRCS/SRU
36 Concreting platform
40 VARIO formwork
41 TRIO formwork
47 Anchoring for next section
50 ClimbingShoeRCS
51 WallShoeRCS
79 GuardrailPostU100225RCS
81 GuardrailPostU100384RCS
87 Scaffolding tube bracing
88 Steel scaffolding tube Ø 48.3x3.2

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RCSCLRailClimbingSystem – lightweight climbing formwork
Instructions for Assembly and Use – standard configuration
A1 System overview
Fig.A1.03
Components
1 UpperClimbingRailRCS
2 LowerClimbingRailRCS
5 ClimbingRailConnectorRCS73
11 Diagonal strut I = 2121
20 Work platform
21 CrossbeamUnitRCS220VARIO
24 CarriageRCS
25 StrongbackRCS (SteelWaler
UniversalSRU)
28 Formwork spindle (heavy duty
spindle e.g. SLS 200/300)
33 Finishing platform
34 Finishing platform girder
36 Concreting platform
40 VARIO formwork
47 Anchoring
50 ClimbingShoeRCS
51 WallShoeRCS
79 GuardrailPostU100225RCS
81 GuardrailPostU100384RCS
82 Guardrail boards
87 Scaffolding tube bracing
Variant 3:
Use with VARIO formwork and
scaffolding tubes as lateral protection
hB4.00m to 4.50m.
(Fig.A1.03)
hB
45
47
40
28 79
24
21
36
25
20
11
81
88
87
2
5
34
33
1
51
50