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Shifting carriage TG
Art. n°: 582778000 | 2007 models onward

Original Operating Instructions

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 Original Operating Instructions Shifting carriage TG

Basic drawings of product Maintenance & inspection

The Shifting carriage TG comes with 3 swivel casters ▪ Repairs may only be carried out by the manufac-
(ø20.0 cm), 2 of which have an integral parking brake. turer!
d
▪ Doka accepts no liability for products that have been
altered!

After taking delivery of the Shifting

carriage TG
a

The Shifting carriage TG is given thorough inspection

and testing before being dispatched from the manufac-
turer's factory. To make sure that no damage has
b

occurred in transit, the Shifting carriage TG should be

f

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inspected thoroughly as soon as the recipient takes
c e delivery. Any damage must be reported to the sender in
writing. Until this notice of defect has been dealt with,
a ... 1480 mm the Shifting carriage TG may not be put into service.
b ... 190 mm to 950 mm
c ... 984 mm
d ... 1280 mm Before every use
e ... 1520 mm
f ... 270 mm
➤ Check for any signs of damage or visible deforma-
tion.
Data on rating plate Any deformed and damaged parts must be
immediately replaced by an expert. For safety
Doka Industrie Gmbh, A-3300 Amstetten reasons, only genuine OEM spares may be
Designation: Shifting carriage TG used.
Max. load: 1000 kg ▪ Crack-free and notch-free welds.
Dead weight: 168.0 kg ▪ No deformation
Art.n°: 582778000 ▪ Rating plate must be in place and clearly
Year of manufacture: see rating plate legible

At regular intervals

▪ Before starting up at a new site, grease the following

Use for the designated purpose only: parts with lubricating grease:
- lubricating nipples
The Shifting carriage TG is a lifting appliance. It may - load chain and deflection pulleys
only be used for formwork set-up and removal, and hor- ▪ Clean the Shifting carriage TG whenever it has been
izontal travelling, of Doka load-bearing towers Aluxo, made dirty. Pay special attention to the following
Staxo, Staxo 100 and d2. areas:
When a load-bearing tower needs to be shifted, two - Hydraulic system
Shifting carriages TG are required. - Moving parts of the guide mechanisms
- Bearing surfaces of the slot-in lifting profile
Max. capacity: 1000 kg per carriage - Swivel casters
▪ Inspect the load chain once a year for any signs of

☞▪ ▪ It is forbidden to use the product for anything

but its intended purpose!
The warranty shall lapse in the event of over-
▪
alteration and damage.
Change the hydraulic oil every 3 years (see 'Hydrau-
lic system – general notes').
loading or other improper use of the equip- ▪ Inspection of lifting accessories must be performed
ment. at regular intervals by an expert in conformity with
national statutory provisions.
Unless otherwise stipulated, such inspection must
be carried out at least once a year.

Storage
Store the Shifting carriage TG in a dry, well ventilated
place, protected from climatic influences and aggres-
sive substances.

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Operator authorisation Wheeling

The only persons allowed to operate the equipment are
those who have been given sufficient instruction in how
to use it, and who are familiar with all applicable oper-
ating manuals and regulations.
The client must obtain suitable evidence of the person-
nel's ability to operate and handle this vehicle.
Please also observe the VDMA guidelines on proper
use of industrial trucks for their designated purpose.

Positioning the Shifting carriage TG A

a
When a load-bearing tower needs to be lifted, two
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Shifting carriages TG are required.
➤ Take the load off the load-bearing tower. a ... max. 50 mm
➤ Push the Shifting carriages TG up against the end A Shifting carriage TG
faces of the load-bearing towers.
➤ Lower the Shifting carriages TG
➤ Unlock both safety bolts (C) by turning them and pull-
ing them out.
☞▪ Important points to remember when wheel-
ing load-bearing towers:
For use with Doka Aluxo, Staxo, Staxo 100
➤ The slot-in lifting profile (E) reaches under the bot- and d2 load-bearing towers only.
tom cross-bar (D) of the tower frame. ▪ Ground clearance of the frame feet max.
➤ Push both safety bolts (C) back in and turn them to 50 mm.
lock them. ▪ It is forbidden to use any mechanical assis-
➤ Turn all the swivel casters to point in the direction in tance during the wheeling operation!
which you want to wheel the load-bearing tower. ▪ Max. speed 4 km/h (walking pace)
➤ Push the feet into the frames and secure them to ▪ The floor must be stable, firm and sufficiently
prevent them dropping out. smooth (e.g. concrete).
➤ Using both Shifting carriages TG, evenly lower the ▪ Max. gradient of floor 5%.
load-bearing tower to the desired height. ▪ Max. configuration that can be transported
using two Shifting carriages TG:
Tables with 3 cross-frames per section and a
max. height of 5.0 m.
A D ▪ The conveyance of persons is forbidden - fol-
C
low the danger notice.
E
▪ Particular care is needed with:
- Height offsets
- Steps
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- Break-throughs
A Shifting carriage TG - Strong wind
C Safety bolt ▪ Either bridge any openings in the floor with
D Bottom cross-bar (Load-bearing tower) sufficiently strong planking/boards secured
E Slot-in lifting profile so that they cannot slip away to either side,
or close off openings with sufficiently strong
side railings!
▪ Keep the travel route clean and free of any
obstacles.
▪ It is forbidden for any other persons to stand
in the immediate danger zone (e.g. near the
frame feet).
▪ When hoisting the Shifting carriage TG by
crane, only use the lifting-bracket provided.
▪ For longer breaks between operations, or
when the Shifting carriages TG are perma-
nently parked, they must NOT be carrying a
load-bearing tower.
▪ After wheeling the Shifting carriage TG to its
new position, fix it with its parking brakes so
that it cannot be moved accidentally.

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☞▪ Moving the unloaded shifting carriage:

Be particularly careful when wheeling the
unloaded shifting carriage backwards - it can
Hydraulic system - general notes

easily topple over! Safety precautions

The overpressure valve is set in such a way that the
Lifting and lowering max. capacity of the Shifting carriage TG is 1000 kg.
It is forbidden to tamper with the setting screw on the
(with / without load) overpressure valve.

The Shifting carriage TG is fitted with a manually oper-

ated hydraulic pump.
Maintenance
With every stroke of the pump, the slot-in lifting profile
Change the hydraulic oil every 3 years.
is raised 21 mm.
Hydraulic oil: Special low-temperature oil with an ISO
VG 10 compliant viscosity (e.g. Aero Shell Fluid 4)
Raising the load Filling volume: 0.75 litre

A
CAUTION
Hydraulic oil is harmful to the environment!
➤ For this reason, always properly seal any
leaks immediately!
➤ Intercept any leaking hydraulic oil and dis-
B
pose of it in accordance with the applicable
regulations!
➤ Lower the Shifting carriages TG
➤ Drain off the old hydraulic oil via the oil drain plug.
➤ Refill with new hydraulic oil via the filling opening.
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Check the oil level in the sightglass.

➤ Push the trigger handle down into the horizontal
position.
➤ To raise the load, make up-and-down pumping
movements with the drawbar.

Lowering the load

A
D

C
B
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E
A Drawbar handle
B Trigger handle
F

Note:
Lower both Shifting carriages TG, slowly and simulta-
neously. 9260-803

C Oil drain plug

➤ Slowly pull up the trigger handle towards the drawbar
handle. D Overpressure valve
After being actuated, the trigger handle automati- E Filling opening
cally returns to the horizontal position. F Sightglass for checking the oil-level

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Troubleshooting

The load is not being lifted, even though you

have made several attempts to "pump"
EC Declaration of Conformity
pursuant to EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
The manufacturer declares that by reason of its conception and
Possible causes: design, the following product
▪ Load too heavy (> 1000 kg) Shifting carriage TG, Art.n° 582778000
▪ Not enough hydraulic oil conforms – in the version marketed by ourselves – to the pertinent
fundamental health and safety stipulations of the relevant EC Direc-
▪ Hydraulic tubing is leaking tives.
▪ Air trapped in the hydraulic system The following harmonized Standards were applied:
▪ Overpressure valve is faulty ▪ EN ISO 12100:2010
▪ EN 349:1993+A1:2008
The load is not being raised to the maximum Person authorised to compile technical documentation
(pursuant to European Directive on Machinery Annex II):
height Ing. Johann Peneder
Josef Umdasch Platz 1
Possible causes: A-3300 Amstetten
Doka Industrie GmbH
▪ Not enough hydraulic oil Amstetten, 2nd May 2013 Josef Umdasch Platz 1
A-3300 Amstetten
The load is being lowered of its own accord

Possible causes:
▪ Hydraulic tubing is leaking
Remedy:
➤ Pull the trigger handle towards the drawbar handle
and hold it in this position. Ludwig Pekarek, Johann Peneder,
➤ Make some fast pumping movements with the draw- Executive Manager Authorised Officer, Head of R&D
bar. © by Doka Industrie GmbH, A-3300 Amstetten
If necessary, repeat this process several times.
If this still does not remedy the error, contact your near-
est Doka branch.

The load cannot be lowered

Possible causes:
▪ Lowering mechanism is incorrectly adjusted or faulty

The load is being lifted jerkily and/or

"bounces"

Possible causes:
▪ Air trapped in the hydraulic system
▪ Lowering mechanism is not optimally adjusted

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