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Formwork Shoring
USER
MANUAL
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Since 1960
CONTENTS
FOREWORD .............................................................................................................................................. 2
DESCRIPTION & ERECTION .................................................................................................................... 3
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 5
LOAD TESTING OF PAFILI SHORING SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 6
SAFE WORKING LOADS ........................................................................................................................... 7
APPENDIX: PHOTOS OF TESTING .......................................................................................................... 9
FOREWORD
Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct use of the PAFILI shoring system. Keep this manual as a
reference for the continued safe use of our products. The largest construction companies around the world
have confidently entrusted their projects to PAFILI. We are certain you will benefit from the quality, proven
safety and reduced construction time that PAFILI offers.
All specifications, descriptions and procedures in this manual are accurate at the time of printing. Because of
PAFILIs policy of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without
notice. ---2011 PAFILI
MADE IN THE E.U.
Since 1960
(Weight: 25kg)
(Weight: 17.5kg)
x Crossbraces:
(Weight: 5.5kg)
(Weight: 4kg)
(Weight: 5.5kg)
(Weight: 4.3kg)
Since 1960
Since 1960
Since 1960
TEST EQUIPMENT:
TEST METHOD:
Enerpac Hydraulic Systems, with 4 cylinders of 0 to 20 tonne capacity each, Pump s/no.
B1, Enerpac Pressure Gauges s/nos. W1 & W2
Vernier - Mitutoyo s/no. 0025652
Hydraulic Calibrator Avery Universal Test Machine, s/no. LC 339
Avery Testing Machine7104DCJ s/no. LC340
Tape Measure Stanley 10m, s/no. TC2
Rule, Rabone, s/no. LC1484
Loading Frames, Oregon timber beams and offsets, loading tubes & dies, inclined plates
Assembled systems were tested in accordance with AS 3610 1995/ Amendment 1/2003-0123 Formwork for Concrete. In addition, adjustable jacks included in the system were tested
separately to AS 1576.21991 Scaffolding Part 2: Couplers and Accessories, Appendix G.
Since 1960
PAFILI products must be used in accordance with all PAFILI precautions and erection procedures provided in
this document, the industry-approved codes of practice, AS3610, OH&S Act, and any other requirements by a
statutory or regulatory body. The use of PAFILI products in a manner other than that intended will render the
Safe Working Loads void. Limit state conversion factor = 1.5
Table 1: Safe Working Load per Leg when load beams are perpendicular to frames
Frame Tube = 50.8mm outside diameter, 4mm thickness
(where Load Beams are perpendicular to frames)
70
60
Concentric
50
40
kN
per Leg
30
25mm eccentricity
20
10
100
200
300
400
500
600
Note: Because of PAFILIs policy of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
MADE IN THE E.U.
Since 1960
Table 2: Safe Working Load per Leg when load beams are parallel to frames
Frame Tube = 50.8mm outside diameter, 4mm thickness
(where Load Beams are parallel to frames)
50
45
40
Concentric
35
30
kN
per Leg
25
20
25mm eccentricity
15
10
5
100
200
300
400
500
600
Note: Because of PAFILIs policy of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice. PAFILI products must be used in accordance with all PAFILI precautions and erection
procedures provided in this document, the industry-approved codes of practice, AS3610, OH&S Act, and any
other requirements by a statutory or regulatory body. The use of PAFILI products in a manner other than that
intended will render the Safe Working Loads void. Limit state conversion factor = 1.5
MADE IN THE E.U.
Since 1960
PAFILI
AUSTRALIA
122 Herald Street Cheltenham VIC 3192
P.O. Box 3143 Moorabbin East VIC 3189
Tel: (03) 9555 3029
Sales & Technical: Chris 0419 520 441
chris@pafiliaus.com.au
www.pafiliaustralia.com.au
PAFILI
AUSTRALIA
122 Herald Street Cheltenham VIC 3192
P.O. Box 3143 Moorabbin East VIC 3189
Tel: (03) 9555 3029
Sales & Technical: Chris 0419 520 441
chris@pafiliaus.com.au
www.pafiliaustralia.com.au