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TM 

“The DockSider”

 

Patented

 

Assembly, Installation, Setup, and Operating Instruction

 

OM100 

– 7/7/2021 

- Dock Surface Mount Models;  Series 100 - 

Some 

Assembly 

Required

 

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Holds Kayaks / Paddle boards up to 125 pounds. 

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For Docks with Wood, Composite Wood Decking 

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Vinyl and Aluminum Decking needs additional support. See Page 14 

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Mounts to the top of your Dock, underside need not be accessible. 

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Designed for standard dock decking thickness of up to 1 ½ inches. 

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Tools required - Drill with ½ drill bit) for initial installation 

 7/16 socket 

A Kayak / SUP Lift and Dock Storage Rack 

 

Model DS100 - Aluminum Dockside Operation

 

 

  Operates from the Dockside. 

 

  Holds your Kayak / Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface. 

 

  Accommodates Freeboard (Dock Surface to Water Level) height up to 30 inches.

 

 

Model WS100 - 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 carefully before using this product and save this 
manual for future use.

 

For assistance, please call:  585 

 734 

 7374 

Or send email to:  [email protected] 

  

        

  

           

  

 

DockCraft Industries LLC

 

3694 Nibawauka Beach

 

Canandaigua, New York  14424

 

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Summary of Contents for The DockSider 100 Series

Page 1: ...UP Lift and Dock Storage Rack Model DS100 Aluminum Dockside Operation Operates from the Dockside Holds your Kayak Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface Accommodates Freeboard Dock Surface to Water Level height up to 30 inches Model WS100 Aluminum Waterside Operation Operates from the Waterside Only Holds your Kayak Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface Accommodates Freeboar...

Page 2: ...questions arise 7 If further assistance is needed please contact DockCraft Industries prior to use of this product 8 Do not allow children or adults to play on around or with the The DockSider TM while a kayak or Paddleboard is loaded or unloaded Serious injury and 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 ...

Page 3: ...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 Cosmetic defects The DockSider TM PARTS LIST Bolt On Dock Mount Models Series 100 Remove all parts from the box and remove the dock...

Page 4: ...s 10 to 25 inches below your Dock Decking 6 Insert Clevis Pin through Hole 2 in Pivot Lateral such that the head is between the Pivot Lateral and Cradle attach 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 Lateral and Cradle att...

Page 5: ...e Web Keeper is positioned as shown Facing up and the webbing is not twisted 10 Pull webbing through the Cam Buckle until the pre marked line is in position with the cam buckle 11 Repeat Steps 6 8 to thread the webbing through the other Cam Buckle Steps 8 11 Circular Retaining Ring Hole 4 Hole 2 Hole 4 Hole 2 Clevis Pin Head Clevis Pin Head Circular Retaining Ring Handle Cam Buckle Webbing Cam Buc...

Page 6: ...ck surface Ensure there are not any electrical or structural While the dock mount is positioned as shown above components near the hole you are drilling Also Note the 2 nd mount is positioned check 26 to 32 inches away at the 2 nd mount location Dockside unit 32 inch apart Waterside unit 26 inches apart Dock Surface Mount Dock Mount is Your Dock positioned against Side Rail the side of your dock 1...

Page 7: ...tance to the water from the dock decking is 10 to 22 inches insert clevis pin in 2nd hole of the pivot lateral into the top Slot of the mounting bracket 17 to 29 inches insert clevis pin in 2nd hole of the pivot lateral into the bottom Slot of the mounting bracket 20 to 31 inches insert clevis pin in the 4th hole of the pivot lateral into the top Slot of the mounting bracket 25 to 37 inches insert...

Page 8: ...ted in the Bottom Slot Insert 2 nd Clevis Pin through hole under the bracket and secure with R Retaining Clip on opposite side Webbing Length Adjustment As a result of the assembly procedure the mark on the webbing should be located at the cam buckle This setting is a nominal setting for kayaks with a width of 27 to 29 inches Based on the width and contour of your kayak this setting may vary As a ...

Page 9: ... have your watercraft in the storage position you may want to readjust the straps to achieve the desired angle of your vessel If your Kayak Paddle Board in the storage position looks like The webbing strap length is To Short To Long To Long Note If the dock surface to water height is between 10 and 15 inches the figure above on the left maybe the best that can be achieved with the contour of your ...

Page 10: ...Latch Plates by rotating both cause the Kayak Rack to want to rotate toward 90 degrees clockwise the water 4 Firmly holding the tether cord slowly lower the 4 Grasp the center of the cradle handle with kayak into the water by releasing hand over hand both hands and slowly lower your kayak the length of the tether cord until your kayak is into the water in the water 5 Secure the end of the tether c...

Page 11: ... Grasp the handle of your rack holding it in its 6 Rotate the Latch Plates into position such that storage position your kayak does not accidently rotate back into the water 7 Rotate the Latch Plates into position such that your 7 If you choose store your paddle between the kayak will not rotate back into the water webbing under the cam buckle 8 Release your hand from the cradle handle and secure ...

Page 12: ...ndard Installation Requirements Drill inch diameter holes in locations shown Insert Snap Togglers per directions from top of Dock Insert screws and washers then secure Decking 1 inch to 1 1 2 inch thick Dock SideBoard Typically1 inch wide Location 1 2 1 4 inches Location 2 5 inches Kayak Paddle Board Dock Rack Bolt on Mount Location 1 2 1 4 inches Location 2 5 inches Hardware Standard Hardware 1 4...

Page 13: ...ers to secure Location 1 2 1 4 inches Location 2 5 inches Aluminum Decking Support Hardware Standard Hardware 1 4 x 2 inch Stainless Steel Cap Screw location 1 included inch Stainless Steel washer each location included 20 inch Stainless Steel nut and lock washer not included Installation Requirements Standard Installation except Location 1 Drill 3 8 inch hole through decking and aluminum decking ...

Page 14: ...a of the mounting positions Option 1 The backer board should be slightly smaller than width between vertical members of decking and at least 6 inches long The thickness should not extend beyond the height of the decking vertical members Option 2 The Backer board should be wider than the width between vertical members of the decking at least 6 inches long and have a thickness of to 1 inch When secu...

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