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to align with the bottom of the platform.
It can be installed in any rotational
position provided it is the best fit for
drilling holes. However, if your swim
step brackets are U-shaped (or hallow
in the middle) (Figure 10) and require
drilling from both sides, we recommend
“squaring up” the Flat Mount to the
bottom edge on the platform. This
will make it much easier to transfer
measurements to the other side. This
will be further explained in the next few
steps.
Step 4:
Mark position.
Once desired location of
the Flat Mount and Lower Tube Assembly is found
mark the clamp location on the swim platform
bracket. Remove the temporarily installed Lower
Tube Assembly from the Flat Mount at this time.
For the “U”-channel brackets proceed to Step 5. For
solid brackets, proceed to Step 7.
Step 5:
U-Channel Drill Preparation.
The next
two steps are necessary to properly drill through
the U-channel. Drilling this type of bracket will
require drilling holes from both sides to prevent
misaligned holes. Using the mark from Step 4,
place the Standard drill card on the marked side
of the swim platform bracket ensuring the top
edge is flush with the platform support edge as
shown in
Figure 12
. Temporarily tape the card
to the bracket in two places.
Note:
Ensuring the card is flush to the bracket
support is important, the same sized card will be
placed on the opposing side of the bracket the
height must be the same to drill a straight hole.
Step 6: Placement of opposing drill card.
Measure and record the distance from edge of the
drill card to the aft edge of the platform bracket.
See Figure 13.
Using the measurement recorded above, measure
and mark the same location on the opposing side
of the swim platform bracket.
See Figure 14.
Place the second drill card in the marked location,
and temporarily tape the card to the bracket in
two places. This is a good time to double check
you work on both sides.
See Figure 14.
Note:
Ensuring the card is flush to the bottom
of the bracket support is important, the drill hole
must align with the opposing side to ensure a
straight hole.
Proceed to Step 8
: Center Punch holes.
Solid Swim Step Bracket
Figure 11.
Standard Drill Card on U-Channel Bracket
Figure 12.
Measure Card Location to edge of Bracket
Figure 13.
