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Install the Clamp on Mounts on your Dock 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Note: 
The Dockside Model: Spacing between mounts is 32 inches (center to center) 
The Waterside Model: Spacing between Mounts is 26 ½ inches (center to center). 
 
The Mount as set 

Back off hand knob 

Rotate Dock Clamp 

  

so adjustment rod 

To a horizontal  

 

Is out of its hole in 

position 

 

the clamp 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Position the mount as shown 

Lift up, then in 

Rotate Dock Clamp vertical, 

  

 

then seat adj. rod in hole and 

   

 

tighten Hand Knob 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Your ready to install the second mount., follow the steps above. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1 - Select a position on your dock where you choose to mount your Kayak Storage Rack.  

Ensure there are not any electrical or structural components in the area. 

2 - The Docksider should be mounted on 1 section of your dock. 
3 - Make sure the wood on your dock is solid (not cracked or rotting) at the installation position. 
4 - Ensure there are no obstructions above or below your dock. 
5 - Place one Dock Mount on your Dock and position as shown below. 

             Dockside Unit - 32 inches 

 

             Waterside Unit 

 26 ½ inches

 

Edge of Dock 

Align the 2nd Dock Mount per the diagram above and install as mounting the first mount 
Tighten the hand knob (

Do Not over tighten

), then recheck the distance between mounts. Adjust as 

necessary.

 

 

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Summary of Contents for DockSider DS200

Page 1: ...m Dockside Operation Operates from the Dockside Only Holds your Kayak Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface Accommodates Freeboard Dock Surface to Water Level height up to 36 inches Model WS200 Aluminum Waterside Operation Operates from the Waterside Only Holds your Kayak Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface Accommodates Freeboard Dock Surface to Water Level height up to 3...

Page 2: ...se refer to the manual if questions arise 7 If further assistance is needed please contact DockCraft Industries prior to use of this product 8 Do not allow children or adults to play on around or with the The DockSider TM while a kayak or Paddleboard is loaded or unloaded Serious injury and damage to product docks and people could result if this warning is not followed 9 Store only one kayak per T...

Page 3: ...ning items A shipping address will be provided at that time What does your warranty not cover Damage from failures that occur as a result of improper assembly failure to properly adjust and operate misuse or neglect of product s intended purpose Product which has been modified in any manner Safeguards are not followed The warranty is not valid if you are not the original purchaser Cosmetic defects...

Page 4: ...e Water Level is 10 to 25 inches below your Dock Decking 6 Insert Clevis Pin through Hole 2 in Pivot Lateral such that the head is between the Pivot Lateral and Cradle attach retaining ring through the hole in the end of the clevis pin 7 If the Water Level is 25 inches or greater from the Dock Decking Insert Clevis Pin through Hole 4 in Pivot Lateral such that the head is between the Pivot Lateral...

Page 5: ...e Web Keeper is positioned as shown Facing up and the webbing is not twisted 10 Pull webbing through the Cam Buckle until the pre marked line is in position with the cam buckle 11 Repeat Steps 6 8 to thread the webbing through the other Cam Buckle Steps 8 11 Page 5 of 13 Circular Retaining Ring Hole 4 Hole 2 Hole 4 Hole 2 Clevis Pin Head Clevis Pin Head Circular Retaining Ring Handle Cam Buckle We...

Page 6: ...k Dock Rack and Paddleboard Dock Lift If the slats on your decking run across your Dock If the slats on your dock run the length of your dock Align the under dock bearing tube as shown Align the under dock bearing tubes on opposite sides of the mount Page 6 of 13 Under Dock Bearing Tube Clamp On Dock Mount 2 Mounts per Dock Rack Kayak Paddle Board Dock Rack Clamp On Mount ...

Page 7: ...Dock Clamp to the proper dimension Dock Clamp Measure the distance from the edge of the dock to the back side of the side rail red arrows Back off the hand knob such that the length of the threaded rod between the front of the dock clamp and the inside of the clamp on mount is the same as what you had measured 15 inches 12 inches Typically 1 inches No more than 5 inches No more than 5 inches Decki...

Page 8: ...e 1 Select a position on your dock where you choose to mount your Kayak Storage Rack Ensure there are not any electrical or structural components in the area 2 The Docksider should be mounted on 1 section of your dock 3 Make sure the wood on your dock is solid not cracked or rotting at the installation position 4 Ensure there are no obstructions above or below your dock 5 Place one Dock Mount on y...

Page 9: ...ture Worst case remove the hand knob install the mount and reinstall the hand knob and tighten Do not over tighten SETUP of The DockSider TM Now that the assemblies are complete it is now time to SETUP your Kayak Rack to fit your Kayak Whether it be the Dockside Cradle or the Waterside Cradle Mount the Cradle to the Clamp On Mounts Kayak Storage Rack to Water Level Adjustment If the distance to th...

Page 10: ...into the rack between the handle and the webbing such that the front of the cockpit seat is centered in the cradle Insert 2 nd Clevis Pin through hole in bracket and secure with R Retaining Clip on opposite side If Clevis Pin with Circular Retaining Ring in Hole 2 or 4 of Pivot Lateral is seated in the Bottom Slot Insert 2 nd Clevis Pin through hole under the bracket and secure with R Retaining Cl...

Page 11: ... storage position rotate Latch Plates both sides into position to maintain the position of the Kayak Paddle Board and Rack e When you have your watercraft in the storage position you may want to readjust the straps to achieve the desired angle of your vessel If your Kayak Paddle Board in the storage position looks like The webbing strap length is To Short To Long To Long Note If the dock surface t...

Page 12: ...ring your kayak in one hand and then grasp the center of the and that there are not any obstacles in the handle water that would cause you to trip 3 Rotate the Latch Plates on both Pivot Laterals 2 Stand in the water and center yourself 90 degrees counterclockwise Note Securely with the length of the kayak rack hold the handle as the Latch Plates are rotated out of the way the weight of the Kayak ...

Page 13: ...s in step 3c of the webbing length adjustment page 7 determined in step 3c of the webbing length adjustment page 7 5 Grasp the tether strap and slowly lift rotate your 5 Grasp the center of the handle and slowly lift kayak and rack into its storage position rotate your kayak into its storage position 6 Grasp the handle of your rack holding it in its 6 Rotate the Latch Plates into position such tha...

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