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Secure Loose end of webbing length as follows:  continued 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 

 

Operating Instructions

 

 

 

Dockside Operating Models 

Waterside Operating Models

 

1 -  Before unloading, check to Ensure that there 

 Use caution when lowering your kayak as 

are no objects or people in the path of the  

 

your kayak will be rotating to the water  

kayak when rotated toward the water. 

 

toward you. Ensure you are physically fit to

 

2 -  Standing on the Dock, grasp the tether cord  

 

manage the weight of lowering 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 will  

3 -  Release the Latch Plates by rotating both 

cause the Kayak Rack to want to rotate toward 

 

90 degrees clockwise. 

the water.

 

4 -  Firmly holding the tether cord, slowly lower the 

4 -  Grasp the center of the cradle handle with  

kayak into the water, by releasing (hand over hand) 

 

both hands and slowly lower your kayak  

the length of the tether cord until your kayak is 

 

into the water. 

in the water. 

 

 

 

5 - Secure the end of the tether cord that is left in your 

5 -  Float your kayak completely out of the 

hand around one of the pivot laterals such that 

 

rack and rotate the cradle back into its 

you may float your kayak out of the rack. 

 

storage position.

 

6 -  Float your kayak completely out of the rack and 

6 -  Rotate one of the Latch Plates back into 

then pull on the tether cord, to lift the cradle back 

 

position such that the cradle will not 

into the storage position. 

 

Rotate back toward the water.  

7 -  Rotate one of the Latch Plates back into its holding 

 

7 -  Enter your kayak ensuring you are clear of  

position such that the cradle will not rotate back  

 

the rack, grab your paddle and start your 

into the water when released. 

 

Voyage 

 Enter your Kayak ensuring you are clear of the rack, 

        Grab your paddle and start your voyage. 

 

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Cam Buckle Loose End of Webbing

 

Cam Buckle Kayak End of Webbing 

Note: 
It is much easier to thread the webbing through the webbing keeper with the  
Kayak out of the Kayak Rack. 

Reposition the 2

nd

 webbing keeper and thread, similar to above, such that there 

is 1 to 3 inches of webbing extended beyond the webbing keeper after threading. 
Reload your Kayak, and rotate your kayak into its storage position.  

You may place your Paddle in the loop between the handle and the 1

st

 webbing keeper. 

Thread the loose end of webbing through Webbing Keeper 

 

(each side of unit) 

The Setup is now Complete.

 

Summary of Contents for The DockSider 400 Series

Page 1: ...r Kayak Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface Some Assembly Required Accommodates Freeboard Dock Surface to Water Level height up to 30 inches Model WS400 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 36 inches Please read these instructions...

Page 2: ...is is not followed the Warranty will be voided If your Kayak contains excess amounts of water capsized or other roll kayak over to empty 6 To ensure proper use do not attempt to modify this product in any manner Please refer to the manual if questions arise 7 If further assistance is needed please contact DockCraft Industries prior to use 8 Do not allow children or adults to lean on play on around...

Page 3: ...y 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 The DockSider TM PARTS LIST Dock Surface Mount Models Series 400 Remove all parts from the box and...

Page 4: ...ater Level is 10 to 25 inches below your Dock Decking Insert Clevis Pin through Hole 2 in Pivot Lateral such that the head is between the Pivot Lateral and Cradle attach circular 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 Lat...

Page 5: ...itioned as shown Facing up and the webbing is not twisted 9 Pull webbing through the Cam Buckle until the pre marked line is in position with the cam buckle 10 Repeat Steps 6 8 to thread the webbing through the other Cam Buckle Steps 8 10 Pre marked line Page 5 of 11 Handle Cam Buckle Handle Cam Buckle Handle Cam Buckle Handle Cam Buckle Cam Buckle Lever upward Circular Retaining Ring Hole 4 Hole ...

Page 6: ...Beach King Dock Qty 2 sets With the Adapter Track With the hardware provided 1 4 20 Screws and Flange Nuts mount the mounting angles to the Mount Then attach the mount from above to the Beach King Dock by sliding the nuts into the adapter track Align the mount with the nuts then screw the screws into the nuts in the adapter track DO NOT TIGHTEN Use the spilt washers as required if the screws are t...

Page 7: ...th hole of the pivot lateral into the top Slot of the mounting bracket 25 to 37 inches insert clevis pin in 4th hole of the pivot lateral into the bottom Slot of the mounting bracket Adjust if required up or down based on your specific watercraft or if your water level changes significantly throughout the season Water Level adjustment continued To Lock the Brackets and Pivot Laterals together inse...

Page 8: ...s Pull to Lengthen Pull to Shorten 1 To accommodate the size and contour of your Kayak 2 To allow your Kayak to sit at an angle to minimize rain entering the Kayak and therefore collect in the cockpit 3 Load your Kayak into your rack and rotate to the Kayak Storage Position by a Rotating the Cradle toward the water such that the handle is parallel with the water With the Dockside Operation model d...

Page 9: ...eration model rotate Latch Plates both sides into position to maintain the position of the Kayak and Rack If your Kayak in it s storage position looks like Now that the webbing length is set Secure Loose end of webbing length as follows To Short To Long To Long The webbing strap length is Note If the dock surface to water height is between 10 and 15 inches the figure above on the left maybe the be...

Page 10: ...he water in the water 5 Secure the end of the tether cord that is left in your 5 Float your kayak completely out of the hand around one of the pivot laterals such that rack and rotate the cradle back into its you may float your kayak out of the rack storage position 6 Float your kayak completely out of the rack and 6 Rotate one of the Latch Plates back into then pull on the tether cord to lift the...

Page 11: ...e handle and slowly kayak and rack into its storage position lift 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 storage position that your kayak does not accidently rotate back into the water 7 Rotate the Latch Plates into position such that your 7 Store your paddle between kayak will not rotate back into ...

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