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To install our sectional
dock systems, you will need the provided adjustment crank and
a 20' rope.
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Before installing the dock
sections, check that all bolts and nuts on the dock braces are
tightened and in good shape. You should also tighten the bolts
and nuts securing the footpads.
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Take your first section from the
point at which it was stored to the starting location. The 4'
x 8' section frame with legs weighs approximately 65 pounds and
depending on the physical capabilities of the person doing the
installation, the sections with removable panels can be installed
and removed by one person. (*Non-Removable dock surface
sections weigh more and it is recommended that two people install
the dock sections.) |
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Attach the rope around the leg end of
the section. Lower the section slowly while keeping constant tension
on the rope until the section is in place, then remove the rope. |
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Two 4' x 4' panels are then set into
the frame to create the deck. The panels weigh about 40 pounds each.
The first panel is set into the frame and slid back toward shore. |
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The second panel has holes near two
of the corners of the panel. The panel is installed with the holes
away from the shore and slid up and over the leg adjustment hexcaps. |
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Because of changing weather and water
conditions, the ground (or lake/river bed) can change from year
to year. Place a level (4' level preferred for greatest accuracy)
between the hexcaps. If leveling is necessary, use the adjustment
crank on the recessed hexcaps to raise (counter-clockwise) or lower
(clockwise) the legs as necessary. |
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Now take the next section from the storage
area over to the installed section. Stand the frame up on end and
attach the rope around the leg end of the section. (*For
Non-Removable dock surface sections, place the section about 12
inches to one side. This will allow the person helping you to step
around to your side of the dock section.) |
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Interlocking connections allow sections
to lock together without the use of pins, bolts, or fasteners. Once
you are ready to place you section, align and interlock the dock
connections. |
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Lower the section using the rope
keeping constant tension on the rope until the section is completely
lowered. This will keep the sections aligned with each other.
Remove the rope, then install the panels the same way you installed
them on the first section and level the section.
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To aid in moving the dock sections
from the storage area, the optional wheel cart may be used to assist
with the installation. |
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Place the section frame on its side
with the dock legs toward the storage area and attached the wheel
cart to the frame near the interlocking hinge and away from the
storage area. |
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Rotate the section frame onto the wheels
and push the frame out to the next installation point. |
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Install the frame with the cart still
attached and lower the frame. Then remove the cart, install the
panels like before, and level. |
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The L-sections are installed the same
way as the other sections: Align, interlock, lower, insert panels,
and level. |
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To install a corner section, simply
align the interlocking connection and lower into place. |
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Once all sections are in place and leveled,
add water to the tubular frame. The panels on the vinyl and cedar
docks may be slid forward to locate the water fill holes. The additional
60 pounds of water weight per section will help stabilize the dock
during high winds and heavy wave action protecting your investment. |
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The accessories are easy to install,
just place them in the desired location and bolt to the dock frame.
If you decide to change the placement of an accessory, it can be
easily done without leaving any unsightly and unwanted holes in
your deck surface. |
