SUMMARY

CLIMBING INSIDE THE BUILDING BA66A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. GENERAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 1. CLIMBING EQUIPMENT − BA66A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 1. OPENING IN THE FLOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 2. ASSEMBLING THE CLIMBING COLLARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 3. FITTING THE COLLARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. 3. 1. FITTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3. BALANCING THE CRANE FOR TELESCOPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3. 1. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. TELESCOPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 2. CLIMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. DISMANTLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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CLIMBING INSIDE THE BUILDING BA66A

1. GENERAL NOTES
To start with, the crane is used in the classical manner to permit the building of the first floors which will
take the climbing collars.
However, the crane. is more often mounted on fixing angles in order to fit into the sta i rcase or liftshaft.
CAUTION
The beams supported ori tlie load−bearing walIs of the building are to be prepared by the customer
according to the réactions and dimensions between the floors. The minimum spacing between two con-
secutive climbing collars is “x” m (See chapter 29A).

1. 1. CLIMBING EQUIPMENT − BA66A

1 − HYDRAULIC CYLINDER : Quantity 1 (**)
2 − HYDRAULIC UNIT : Quantity 1 (**)
3 − TELESCOPING YOKE : Quantity 1 (*)
4 − SUPPORT SHOE : Quantity 2
5 − REMOVABLE CLIMBING LADDER : Quantity 2
6 − MONOBLOCK BASIC MAST L68G: Quantity 1
− L68C MAST SECTION : Quantity 1
7 − CLIMBING COLLAR : Quantity 3
8 − REMOVABLE LADDER SUPPORT Quantity 4
9 − GUIDE WEDGE : Quantity 3 x 8
(*) PARTS DIFFERENT FROM STANDARD TELESCOPING EQUIPMENT
(**) SEE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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2. INSTALLATION

2. 1. OPENING IN THE FLOORS

Provide for a sufficient opening in each floor in order not to hinder the passage of the crane.
Therefore, it is essential to observe the dimensions indicated in the plan opposite.
- THE CLIMBING COLLARS CAN BE FITTED IN TWO DIFFERENT WAYS:
` either onto two support beams provided for this purpose and prepared by the customer accordinq
to the réactions given in the data sheet. The climbing collars will be boited onto these beams.
The drilling dimensions of these beams as well as their position in relation to the floor are given
in figure A on the next page.
` or directly onto the floor : in this case, these floors must take up the vertical and horizontal réac-
tions given in the data sheet. The climbing collars will be blocked onto the floors by means of
threaded rods or équivalent accessories. The minimum dimensions of the opening in the floor as
well as the drilling of the holes for fixing the climbing collars are indicated in figure B on the page
opposite.
VERY IMPORTANT : It is absolutely necessary to keep free an useful area around the
opening in the floor. The dimensions of this area are given in
figures A and B on the page opposite.
CAUTION : In no case the support beams of figure A may protrude inside the opening
in the floor.

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Useful area around the

opening in the floor.

Axis of the crane

Axis of the crane

Useful area around the

opening in the floor.

Axis of the crane

Axis of the crane

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2. 2. ASSEMBLING THE CLIMBING COLLARS

Three climbing collars are required in order to ensure the stability and the equilibrium of the crane tower
during the climbing opérations and the crane work.
According to the method of use given on page 6, i.e. either directly fitted onto the floor or onto support
beams.
The climbing collars comprise two main beams (1) and (2) which will be positioned on the side of the
telescoping Iugs. These main beams (1) and (2) carry the cylinders. They are equipped with the cylinder
supports (3), the support shoes (4), the climbing ladder supports (5) and the removable climbing ladders
(6). These beams (1) are connected together by means of the crossbeams (7) and (8) and blocked using
2 x 8 shafts of 50 x 70 (9) and split pins (10).
The main beams (1) and (2) show at (11) 4 x 3 drilled holes of diameter 36 used for immobilizing the collars
according to page 3.

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2. 3. FITTING THE COLLARS

CAUTION
When the collars are to be fitted onto support beams as defined on page 6, please note that these beams
can be placed in two different ways :
- either parallel to the beams (1) and (2) according to detail A.
- or perpendicular to the beams (1) and (2) according to detail B.
But in any case observe the dimensions of the useful area around the opening in the floor according to
page 6.

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2. 3. 1. FITTING
Position the collars and block them on the beams using 4 x 3 diameter 33 bolts, mark (3). Place the guide
wedges (4) into their seats (5) provided on the collars.
These wedges are used for guiding the mast when they are pinned in the ”TELESCOPING” position
according to detail C.
The same wedges are used for lockinq the mast when they are pinned in the ”WORKING” position
accordinq to detail D.
Observe the direction of introduction of the wedges and drive them in from top to bottom in order to clamp
them between the collar and the mast. In order to change from ”TELESCOPING” to ”WORKING” position,
remove the shafts (6) and drive in the wedges (4) further.

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3. BALANCING THE CRANE FOR TELESCOPING

3. 1. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
For a correct operation of the climbing equipment, it is essential that the center of gravity of the lifted crane
part is in the axis of the cylinder.
This condition is fulfilled by moving the jib trolley with appropriate load, if required to the balancing position.
This operation is determined according to the chapter 38B.
The given distances are theoretical; they depend in particular on the actual weight of the counter−jib bal-
last.
Make sure that this weight corresponds to the jib and counter−jib lengths used.
The balancing position is obtained by checking the play of the guiding rollers of the upper climbing collar
and by reading the minimum pressure required for telescoping on the pressure gauge of the hydraulic unit.
DURING THE BALANCING OPERATIONS, IT IS FORBIDDEN :
- TO SLEW THE JIB.
- TO MOVE THE JIB TROLLEY.
- TO OPERATE HOISTING OR LOWERING.

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4. TELESCOPING

4. 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
In order to avoid any risk of accident, the telescoping operations must be carried out according to the
instructions given in paragraph 36B−0620−... and by observing the following orders:
IT IS FORBIDDEN:
- TO SLEW THE JIB
- TO MOVE THE TROLLEY.
- TO OPERATE HOISTING OR LOWERING when the crane part is being lifted.
BESIDE THE TELESCOPING OPERATIONS:
- Never let the telescoping assembly rested on the cylinder.
- Telescoping can only be carried out with a wind not exceeding 50 km/h.
After each climbing operation, check the perpendicularity of the crane.

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4. 2. CLIMBING
FI GURE 1 :
- Make sure that the wedges (1) on the collars A and B are in guiding position. i e. that the shafts (2)
and (3) are pi nned according to detail 4a .
- Remove the shafts (4) connecting the mast to the fixing angles (5).
- Operate the hydraulic unit and extend the cylinder (6) by a whole stroke until the telescoping lugs (8)
are right above the support shoes (9) according to detail 1a.
FIGURE 2:
- Push the support shoes (9) against the uprights of the mast.
- Lower by means of the cylinder in order to rest the telescoping lugs (8) onto the support shoes (9)
according to detail 2a.
FIGURE 3:
- Retract the cylinder (6), so that the telescoping yoke (10) come to rest on the next lower set of tele-
scoping lugs.

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CLIMBING (cont’d
FIGURE 4 and 5:
- Telescope again and so many times as necessary until the removable ladders (1) reach the level of
the collar A.
- These ladders (1) have holes drilled in intervals of 200 mm so as to allow either the upper frame or
the central frame of the L68C mast section (3) to be placed on the level with the climbing collar B.
- Pin−connect the removable ladders (1) to their respective supports (4) according to detail 5b.
- Block the mast; to do this, remove the lower shafts (5) and drive in the guide wedges (6) according
to detail 5c.
IMPORTANT
When the crane is in ”WORKING” position, take the support shoes (7) away from the mast.
FIGURE 6:
- Retract the cylinder rod (8).
- Dismantle the cylinder (8) from its support on the collar A and refit them on the upper climbing collar
B.
- Assemble and mount the climbing collar C taking care to free the guide wedges (6) completely from
their seats so that they do not block the crane on the fresh concrete slab.

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CLIMBING (cont’d)
FIGURE 7:
- Fit the hydraulic unit (1) onto the floor carrying the climbing collar B. On the collar B, install the cylinder
(2) onto its support as well as the support shoes (4).
- Free the mast from the climbing collars A and B by putting the wedges (6) on the collars A, B and C
in guiding position; to do this, pin the shafts (7) and (8) according to detail 1a.
- Place the telescoping yoke (9) onto the corresponding lugs, and with the aid of the cylinders (2), unpin
the removable ladders (11) from the ladder supports (13).
FIGURE 8:
- Extend the cylinders (2) a complete stroke, the monoblock basic mast (15) leaves the climbinq collar
A.

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CLIMBING (cont’d and end)

FIGURE 9:
- Push the support shoes (1) against the mast according to detail 1a.
- Retract the cylinder rod (3) in order to rest the telescoping lugs onto the support shoes (1) according
to detail 2a.
- Free the telescoping yoke (5) from the lugs, retract the cylinder rod (3), the yoke lowers; immobilize
it on the lower lugs in order to allow a new telescoping sequence to be carried out.
- Dismantle the supports of the removable ladders and refit thern onto the climbing collar B
- Once the concrete slab is poured which is to support the next climbing collar, dismantle the climbing
collar A and mount it onto this floor without inserting the guide wedges (7) into their seats according
to detail 3a.
- Refit the climbinq collar A onto the upper floor.
- The climbing collars are handled outside of the construction and not through the opening in the floor.
Rollers can be fitted under the beams so as to allow them to be rolled over on the slab.
- Continuing the telescoping operations is carried out in the same way as described on the preceding
pages.

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5. DISMANTLING
In general, the crane cannot be lowered inside the building, and it is necessary to dismantle it into smaller
parts of reduced dimensions and weights.
Special dismantling accessories are used for these operations. However, the conditions of each site
require particular solutions. For this, it is recommended to consult our AFTER SALES SERVICE.
RECOMMENDATIONS
This manual deals with the special climbing opérations only.
For all the operations other than those described in this manual, and especially the various adjustments
(brakes, cut−outs limit switches, etc... ), please refer to the Operating Instructions; the ”ERECTION” hand-
book contains all the instructions for use, driving and maintaining the crane.
For particular problems, please consult our AFTER SALES SERVICE.

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