Decking Installation
To assemble the
aluminum deck
panel
, lay out the deck boards, slide
stinger onto boards. Position stringer
approx.
12”
from edge. Repeat with
other stringer on opposite side. En-
sure board ends are flush. Tighten
set screws to secure panel.
PN10868:
Aluminum Deck Lockers
can be installed on the panel to se-
cure the decking to the frame.
*
Sold Separately*
Lastly, after the dock has been assembled completely, installed in the water and leveled throughout, then the pier
is ready for the decking to be installed. The most efficient way to set the decking in place is to start at the shore
end of the dock and set each panel in place, working towards the lake end. Removal is the opposite of installa-
tion.
When installing Aluminum Deck Panels, first apply the
adhesive backed Rubber or Cork Insulator to the aluminum
frames. The Insulator is installed down the length of the
8’
Side Rails and down the length of the Center Support
Tubes.
(Only used with Aluminum Decking)
The Rub-
ber Insulator is not to be installed in the direction of the
4 ft. width, only lengthwise.
The Cedar Deck Panel
is simply set in place. The cedar panels are
sold untreated and can be installed as is. To extend the service life of
the cedar deck, a water repellant sealant can be applied (for best re-
sults, do not use colored stain).
The Cedar Decking does not utilize a deck locker mechanism but it is
recommended that the panels be secured to the frame in some capacity.
(zip
-
ties are commonly used)
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To assemble the
poly deck panel
, lay out deck boards.
Align stringer with pre drilled hole on bottom side of poly
board. Roughly
11
-
3/4”
from edge. Secure with included
screw.
PN10867: Deck Locker
-
Use the optional Deck Locker to
secure the 4x4
’
poly deck panel onto the dock frame.
PN1086
PN1086