Canada Docks Do-It-Yourself Assembly Instructions Manual Download Page 14

CanadaDocks-Assembly-Instructions-Ver17 08/08/19

Manufactured by: CanadaDocks Inc. 3690 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline RR2 Beeton, ON, Canada L0G 1A0  |  1-877-434-0359  |  www.canadadocks.ca    

“Do-It-Yourself”

 

Aluminum Docks

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Docks

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Before installing your CanadaDocks™ examine the lake bottom carefully to ensure that the lake bottom is stable where the 
feet of the CanadaDocks™ will rest. Always wear clothing appropriate to conditions when installing, repairing or removing 
your CanadaDocks™.  Monitor children carefully on or about the dock. It is the owner’s responsibility to inspect and properly 
maintain the dock and surrounding area.  

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Your CanadaDocks™ structure is rated to take, evenly spread, up to 1000 lbs (453 kilograms) in weight per standing section. 
CanadaDocks™ floating docks capacity is based on the buoyancy of the floats. Do not overload the dock. Your warranty will 
not apply if your CanadaDocks™ is improperly assembled or attached to the shore. This warranty does not apply to damage 
caused by improper installation, overloading, impact by boats or other objects in the water, damage by severe weather 
conditions including snow or ice, insufficient anchoring or other Acts of God. CanadaDocks Inc.™ recommends removing the 
dock for winter storage. The warranty will not extend to repairs made by anyone other than CanadaDocks™ Inc. 

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To receive more information or to service the obligations under this warranty, contact CanadaDocks Inc.™ at 
1-877-434-0359 or at the following mailing address: 

  CanadaDocks 

Inc.

™ 3690 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline RR2 Beeton, Ontario Canada L0G 1A0 

  

 

Website: www.canadadocks.ca   

  Email: 

[email protected]

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CanadaDocks

 logo is a trademark of CanadaDocks Inc. 

     PRODUCT LIFETIME WARRANTY

 
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CanadaDocks Inc.

™ warrants all products to be free of defects in workmanship and material under normal conditions 

and for which use they are intended. 

CanadaDocks Inc.

™ shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special 

damages, without limitation any lost profits, business interruption, loss of opportunity or loss of revenue, resulting from 
the misuse of 

CanadaDocks Inc.

™ products and does not assume any liability of purchaser or others for injury to persons or 

property. 

CanadaDocks Inc.

 makes no express or implied warranties other than the warranties set forth herein, including 

without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or from any trade usage. 

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CanadaDocks Inc.

™ warrants its CanadaDocks™  dock frames, purchased new, to be free of defects in its structure for 

a Lifetime. This warranty covers defective parts on the CanadaDocks™ aluminum frames only (trusses, joists, square 
aluminum legs and corner braces). Any defective product must be returned with a Return Goods Authorization # before 
being delivered to 

CanadaDocks Inc.

™ A copy of the original sales receipt, must accompany all claims. The freight on the 

defective goods is the responsibility of the consumer. Obligation under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or 
credit for the defective product, provided that 

CanadaDocks Inc.

 determines that the product defect was not the result of 

misuse or neglect. Freight on the repaired or replaced products is the responsibility of the consumer. 

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Some States and/or Provinces do not allow the limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or on the duration of 
an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty may vary from State to 
State or Province to Province. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary 
from State to State or Province to Province. 

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This warranty does not extend to anyone except the original buyer. This warranty does not apply to decking materials, 
floats, galvanized inner tubing for legs, footpads and dock accessories which may carry their own warranty.

Summary of Contents for Do-It-Yourself

Page 1: ...ly Instructions for Floating Ramp Dock Frame CanadaDocks ca TM Read this manual and related assembly instructions before attempting to assemble the parts enclosed to ensure that your new CanadaDocks system is assembled safely and correctly ...

Page 2: ...ame x4 8x8 frame x20 8x8 frame For Floats x4 x4 8x8 8x8 4x8 4x8 4x8 12 3 4 Pan Phil Tek 410 SS 12 3 4 Pan Phil Tek 410 SS x2 x8 x7 x14 x2 A C D x20 x16 with ramp F B S W x24 H x20 3 8 3 8 1 4 1 4 x24 with ramp For corner braces E G I T V Q U R M N O P x2 x16 4x8 frame x16 4x8 frame x16 4x8 frame x2 x16 4x8 frame x2 4x8 frame x20 8x8 frame x24 8x8 frame x24 8x8 frame x24 8x8 frame x4 8x8 frame 47 9...

Page 3: ...ed separately JOIST KIT PARTS M 47 Joist for 4x8 N 95 Joist for 4x8 or 8x8 O 12 3 4 Pan Phil Tek Screws for 4x8 or 8x8 R Float 4x8 4 Floats fpr 4x8 and 8 for 8x8 FLOAT KIT PARTS P Float 4x8 4 Floats for 4x8 and 8 for 8x8 Q 3 8 16 x 3 Carriage Bolt HDG R 3 8 16x3 Eye Bolt HDG comes with nut S 3 8 Hex Nut HDG T 3 8 Split Lockwasher HDG U 3 8 D Washer V Float Plugs W Washer Not included with Ramp 3 o...

Page 4: ...s should face outwards when laying out the truss pieces 1 2 3 Corner cut out Line up holes of Truss with leg Insert 3 8 x 3 1 2 Carriage Bolts F 3 8 Hex Nuts E Hand tighten only Repeat instructions for the remaining 3 corners Place Square Aluminum Tubes C at each corner 4 Square Aluminum Tubes for a Dock Ramp 2 7 Square Aluminum Tubes and 2 legs for Quick Link Dock Ensure that the flat edge of eac...

Page 5: ...Using a 9 16 ratchet tighten all 3 8 x 3 Carriage Bolts F and 3 8 K Locknuts E on all square tubing Using 7 16 ratchet tighten all 1 4 x 3 4 Hex Cap Screws H and 1 4 K locknuts G on corner braces See image A above Using a 7 16 ratchet tighten all 1 4 x 3 4 Hex Cap and 1 4 K Locknuts See image B above 9 For 4 x8 Docks add Corner Braces D on a 45 angle between Truss A and Truss B For 8x8 Docks add C...

Page 6: ... 2 joists and the 8x8 receives 5 joists For 4x8 Docks measure 24 from the edge of the joist to the outside of the truss frame and position truss here This will ensure that there is a structure to mount the float to Use vice grips or a clamp to hold the joist against the truss frame 11 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 10 12 In the centre of the joist attach joist to the truss using a 12x3 4 screw O and 3 Phillips Dri...

Page 7: ...cks starting at the edge of the small truss measure and mark 16 to the centre of the truss See image above For a 8x8 dock place the initial joist under the pre drilled holes spaced 16 PLEASE NOTE Keep joists oriented in the correct direction as in Step 17 18 17 1 4 1 2 5 2 3 3 4 5 Ensure all joists are facing to the outside of the truss frame 3 joists should be facing outwards to one side of the f...

Page 8: ...4x8 docks add a 12x3 4 screw in the centre of the joist under the 16 mark For 8x8 add a screw to the pre drilled holes every 16 on the truss Repeat Steps 19 20 for the opposite end of joist 21 19 20 8x8 4x8 4x8 16 For 4x8 Docks starting at the edge of the small truss measure and mark 16 to the centre of the truss See image above Repeat this for the opposite end of the truss For a 8x8 dock place th...

Page 9: ...gainst the truss frame under the marked 16 centre 4x8 or pre drilled hole 8x8 For 4x8 docks add a 12x3 4 screw in the centre of the joist under the 16 mark created in step 21 For 8x8 add a screw to the pre drilled holes every 16 on the truss Repeat Steps 22 23 for the opposite end of joist Place floats on the bottom of the dock Ensure the floats are placed on the edge of the truss for the dock Flo...

Page 10: ...sition if necessary Use a magic marker to create a mark between the slots of the float onto the truss frame Using the reference above mark off every point shown 8x8 4x8 Using the marks on the truss frame created in step 25 as your location guide drill holes on each mark PLEASE NOTE It may be necessary to remove the float to drill depending on the clearance of your drill Be careful not to drill too...

Page 11: ...num Docks CanadaDocks ca TM Page 11 Insert Eye Bolts R Carriage Bolts Q in the locations in the image above shown The D Washer U sits against the float The Lockwasher T Hex Nut S are used to tighten Use the reference chart above to locate and position hardware on the frame Before attaching floats insert Float Plugs V using a 5 16 Allen Key for both float pieces 8x8 4x8 S T U Q R U T S 27 28 29 ...

Page 12: ...USE GREEN PRESSURE TREATED WOOD WITH CANADADOCKS FRAMES the preservative reacts with aluminum frames Anchoring is REQUIRED All docks must be anchored at the furthest point from shore to prevent damage during storms The amount of anchoring is determined based on the currents wave size on the body of water Using an X pattern for chains under dock is recommended see image 2 3 If anchoring a Standing ...

Page 13: ...re all persons wear appropriate flotation devices Diving off the dock could result in a severe injury Use caution when the surface of the dock is wet Do not run on the dock DO NOT SWIM UNDER DOCKS May cause personal injury Do not modify the dock system or components Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the dock and void the warranty Safety glasses and work gloves are recommended...

Page 14: ...nditions and for which use they are intended CanadaDocks Inc shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages without limitation any lost profits business interruption loss of opportunity or loss of revenue resulting from the misuse of CanadaDocks Inc products and does not assume any liability of purchaser or others for injury to persons or property CanadaDocks Inc makes no ...

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