ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on your new Patriot Dock purchase. This manual contains instructions to assemble basic dock config-
urations for use at typical residential shoreline application. Please read through entire instructions before starting.
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General Guidelines:
Wear protective gloves and appropriate safety glasses when assembling the Patriot Dock.
The maximum unsupported span for Patriot Aluminum Dock Frames is 16 feet, in the water or while in
storage.
The dock is designed to carry a maximum of 500 pounds over any 4 ft x 4 ft part of the deck and a maxi-
mum of 1000 pounds between supports spaced 16 feet apart. Always support outside corners and use additional
supports in high traffic areas or where greater loads are expected.
Please see the recommended support loca-
tions depicted below.
Never push or pull the aluminum dock with a winch, ATV or vehicle.
Always remove decking panels and raise pipes not supported by wheels when pulling the frame in or out of the
water.
Docks are not to be left in freezing water.
All dock surfaces can be slippery when wet. Please use caution when stepping or walking on any dock surface.
The dock should have no unsupported span greater than 16 feet while in use or while in storage.
Never leave the lake end of the dock unsupported. Always support corners of the Patio platform.
Roll
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in kits should be installed at the very end of the dock for best stability. Additional posts may be required if roll
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in kits are installed at locations other than what is recommended.
Always assemble the dock frame so there is a 4 ft. Truss End Rail (PN 10803) every 4 feet and at both ends of
the dock. Patio sections must be closed on both ends using the 4 ft. Truss End Rail.
Install flat Transition Plates when connecting two 8 ft. frame assemblies (bottom only). Transition Plates are not
required at joints with support legs.
Patriot docks are modular allowing for the flexibility to add length or change the configuration as desired. Addition-
al parts may be required for certain configurations.
Tools Required:
1/2”
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9/16” and 3/4” Wrenches or ratchet w/ sockets, mallet
Recommended Tools:
Cordless Impact wrench / drill with above socket sizes, work gloves, safety glasses
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