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Table of Contents 

Page  

“The DockSider”

 

TM  

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 Safeguards 

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 Warranty 

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 Part List 

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 Assembly Instructions 

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  Dock Mount Installation   

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 Installation- DS 400 and WS 400   Cradle Assembly                          6 

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 Setup 

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 Operation 

10 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 

1.  

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE 

“The DockSider”

TM

.  

2.

 

  The intended use of the product is to store a kayak or paddleboard on the side of a boat 

dock.  Do not use this product for other than its intended use.  

3.

 

  The maximum weight of Kayak or paddleboard to be racked in 

“The Docksider” 

TM

 shall 

not exceed 100  pounds.  

4.  

“The Docksider” 

TM

  is not intended for Salt Water applications; exception is the  

Stainless Steel model.  

5.

 

  Kayaks 

should not

 

contain more than one quarter inch (1/4”) of water inside when 

 

 

storing in the 

“The DockSider”

TM

.  Product Damage could result to the 

“The 

 

 

DockSi

der”

TM

, if this 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, or with the 

“The 

 

DockSider”

TM

 while a Kayak or Paddleboard is loaded or unloaded.  Serious injury 

or damage to product, docks, and people could result if this warning is not followed.  

9.

 

  Store only one kayak per 

“The DockSider”

TM

.  

10.

 

If the DockSider is not working properly, please contact DockCraft Industries  

 

immediately for assistance.  

11. Do not enter or exit your Kayak / Paddleboard when your kayak is engaged within 

    

“The DockSider”

 ; in the loading or storage position.  

12. Do not install your Kayak / Paddleboard Storage Rack such that 

“The DockSider” 

is near 

or in contact with any electrical or Dock Structural components.  

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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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