Table of Contents
12/2/20
FM MANUAL.DOCX
Table of Contents
Copyright 2020, Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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RECOMMENDED DOCK EDGE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. The recommended dock edge for new
construction is a well-anchored 6-inch channel with a minimum thickness of ¼ inch (C6x8.2). Anchors must be
made from 1 ½” lengths of 6-inch channel, welded inside the channel at a 12-inch pitch.
The CE curb edge option is available through your Vestil distributor.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. The following tools and supplies will be needed for the installation. These
are not supplied with the product.
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Tape measure
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Forklift with a lift boom
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Air or electric grinder
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Arc welder
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1-1/2” open-end wrench or pipe wrench
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¾” open-end wrench, box wrench, or socket wrench (19 mm will also work)
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Rotary hammer drill *
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3/4” × 5” concrete anchors (up to 14 needed, depending on dock construction) *
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Approach ramp (for docks under 50” tall) *
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Approach plate (for docks not having a steel edge) *
* item depends on condition of dock edge
