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“Do-It-Yourself”

 

Aluminum Docks

Assembly Instructions for 

Floating/Ramp Dock Frame 

Canada

Docks

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Docks

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Read this manual and related assembly instructions before attempting to assemble the parts 

enclosed to ensure that your new CanadaDocks™ system is assembled safely and correctly. 

Summary of Contents for Do-It-Yourself

Page 1: ...ly Instructions for Floating Ramp Dock Frame CanadaDocks ca TM Read this manual and related assembly instructions before attempting to assemble the parts enclosed to ensure that your new CanadaDocks system is assembled safely and correctly ...

Page 2: ...ame x4 8x8 frame x20 8x8 frame For Floats x4 x4 8x8 8x8 4x8 4x8 4x8 12 3 4 Pan Phil Tek 410 SS 12 3 4 Pan Phil Tek 410 SS x2 x8 x7 x14 x2 A C D x20 x16 with ramp F B S W x24 H x20 3 8 3 8 1 4 1 4 x24 with ramp For corner braces E G I T V Q U R M N O P x2 x16 4x8 frame x16 4x8 frame x16 4x8 frame x2 x16 4x8 frame x2 4x8 frame x20 8x8 frame x24 8x8 frame x24 8x8 frame x24 8x8 frame x4 8x8 frame 47 9...

Page 3: ...ed separately JOIST KIT PARTS M 47 Joist for 4x8 N 95 Joist for 4x8 or 8x8 O 12 3 4 Pan Phil Tek Screws for 4x8 or 8x8 R Float 4x8 4 Floats fpr 4x8 and 8 for 8x8 FLOAT KIT PARTS P Float 4x8 4 Floats for 4x8 and 8 for 8x8 Q 3 8 16 x 3 Carriage Bolt HDG R 3 8 16x3 Eye Bolt HDG comes with nut S 3 8 Hex Nut HDG T 3 8 Split Lockwasher HDG U 3 8 D Washer V Float Plugs W Washer Not included with Ramp 3 o...

Page 4: ...s should face outwards when laying out the truss pieces 1 2 3 Corner cut out Line up holes of Truss with leg Insert 3 8 x 3 1 2 Carriage Bolts F 3 8 Hex Nuts E Hand tighten only Repeat instructions for the remaining 3 corners Place Square Aluminum Tubes C at each corner 4 Square Aluminum Tubes for a Dock Ramp 2 7 Square Aluminum Tubes and 2 legs for Quick Link Dock Ensure that the flat edge of eac...

Page 5: ...Using a 9 16 ratchet tighten all 3 8 x 3 Carriage Bolts F and 3 8 K Locknuts E on all square tubing Using 7 16 ratchet tighten all 1 4 x 3 4 Hex Cap Screws H and 1 4 K locknuts G on corner braces See image A above Using a 7 16 ratchet tighten all 1 4 x 3 4 Hex Cap and 1 4 K Locknuts See image B above 9 For 4 x8 Docks add Corner Braces D on a 45 angle between Truss A and Truss B For 8x8 Docks add C...

Page 6: ... 2 joists and the 8x8 receives 5 joists For 4x8 Docks measure 24 from the edge of the joist to the outside of the truss frame and position truss here This will ensure that there is a structure to mount the float to Use vice grips or a clamp to hold the joist against the truss frame 11 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 10 12 In the centre of the joist attach joist to the truss using a 12x3 4 screw O and 3 Phillips Dri...

Page 7: ...cks starting at the edge of the small truss measure and mark 16 to the centre of the truss See image above For a 8x8 dock place the initial joist under the pre drilled holes spaced 16 PLEASE NOTE Keep joists oriented in the correct direction as in Step 17 18 17 1 4 1 2 5 2 3 3 4 5 Ensure all joists are facing to the outside of the truss frame 3 joists should be facing outwards to one side of the f...

Page 8: ...4x8 docks add a 12x3 4 screw in the centre of the joist under the 16 mark For 8x8 add a screw to the pre drilled holes every 16 on the truss Repeat Steps 19 20 for the opposite end of joist 21 19 20 8x8 4x8 4x8 16 For 4x8 Docks starting at the edge of the small truss measure and mark 16 to the centre of the truss See image above Repeat this for the opposite end of the truss For a 8x8 dock place th...

Page 9: ...gainst the truss frame under the marked 16 centre 4x8 or pre drilled hole 8x8 For 4x8 docks add a 12x3 4 screw in the centre of the joist under the 16 mark created in step 21 For 8x8 add a screw to the pre drilled holes every 16 on the truss Repeat Steps 22 23 for the opposite end of joist Place floats on the bottom of the dock Ensure the floats are placed on the edge of the truss for the dock Flo...

Page 10: ...sition if necessary Use a magic marker to create a mark between the slots of the float onto the truss frame Using the reference above mark off every point shown 8x8 4x8 Using the marks on the truss frame created in step 25 as your location guide drill holes on each mark PLEASE NOTE It may be necessary to remove the float to drill depending on the clearance of your drill Be careful not to drill too...

Page 11: ...num Docks CanadaDocks ca TM Page 11 Insert Eye Bolts R Carriage Bolts Q in the locations in the image above shown The D Washer U sits against the float The Lockwasher T Hex Nut S are used to tighten Use the reference chart above to locate and position hardware on the frame Before attaching floats insert Float Plugs V using a 5 16 Allen Key for both float pieces 8x8 4x8 S T U Q R U T S 27 28 29 ...

Page 12: ...USE GREEN PRESSURE TREATED WOOD WITH CANADADOCKS FRAMES the preservative reacts with aluminum frames Anchoring is REQUIRED All docks must be anchored at the furthest point from shore to prevent damage during storms The amount of anchoring is determined based on the currents wave size on the body of water Using an X pattern for chains under dock is recommended see image 2 3 If anchoring a Standing ...

Page 13: ...re all persons wear appropriate flotation devices Diving off the dock could result in a severe injury Use caution when the surface of the dock is wet Do not run on the dock DO NOT SWIM UNDER DOCKS May cause personal injury Do not modify the dock system or components Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the dock and void the warranty Safety glasses and work gloves are recommended...

Page 14: ...nditions and for which use they are intended CanadaDocks Inc shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages without limitation any lost profits business interruption loss of opportunity or loss of revenue resulting from the misuse of CanadaDocks Inc products and does not assume any liability of purchaser or others for injury to persons or property CanadaDocks Inc makes no ...

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