Dock Edge Floating Dock User Manual

FLOATING DOCK HARDWARE

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HOW

HOW

HOW TO BUILD A 6’ x 12’ Floating Dock

TO GUIDE

TO GUIDE

USE BLUE LABELLED OR BLUE DOT COMPONENTS
FOR FLOATING DOCK CONSTRUCTION

Washer
Plate

Assemble main framework

1

Drill holes for 93-122-F

G

F

D

F

C

D

F

F

oist

J

orner

C

Assemble decking and connector hinges.

3

(hinges if attaching to another dock
structure or shore footing)

Washer
Plate

Backer
Plate

F

F

G

A

B

B

G

H

D

G

C

G

A

F

D

F

Description QTY

- Main dock frame: 2” x 8” x 144” 2

A
B - Center truss: 2” x 8” x 140

- End Cap: 2” x 8” x 69” 2

C
D - Inside Corner: 92-104-F 4
F - Backer Plate 93-122-F 8
G - Joist Corner 99-002-F 2
H - Washer Plate 99-006-F 4
E - Carriage Bolt: 1/2” x 2
V - Lock Washers 1/2” 40
T - Nuts 1/2” 40

Note: items E, V & T are all included in packages of 8 in
Hardware Fastening Kit

85-100-F

3/4

”1

1/2

”40

Z

Assemble center joists to

2

fit recessed flanges of
99-246-F floats

J

J

J

J

Description QTY

Note: floats may be secured to framework &

tringers

s

J - Floats: 99-246-F 4

loat Fastener Kit 85-125-F 3

F

For flush mount floats such as the Howell™ 400,
99-242-F, refer to Step 2a.

ay floats into position on the dock framework

L
and mark each mounting hole location. Drill
3/16” pilot holes at each location to be used.

2a

Assemble optional rails
for flush mount floats
if desired

J

J

M

M

M

N

M

M

Description QTY

for FLUSH MOUNT Dock FLOATS (optional)
using Howell™ 400 float 99-242-F

J - 400 Float 99-242-F 5
M -Optional float rails: 2” x 6” x 72” 7
N - Screws: #10 x 3” 80
Float Fastener Kit 85-125-F 4

Lay floats into position on the mounting rails
and mark each mounting hole location. Drill
3/16” pilot holes at each location to be used.

Mounting
Rail

Howell 550™ 99-246-F

Inside
Corner

Backer
Plate

Washer
Plate

Squaring your Dock Structure

Joist
Corner

Washer
Plate

Description QTY

O

O -Decking: 2” x 6” x 72” 26
L - Screws: #10 x 3” 156

Lay the dock frame upside down on a flat surface in order to easily install floats. Check the
squareness by measuring from corner to corner of the frame in an “X” pattern as shown.
The measurement should be +/- 1/4” between each other

.
Lock the framework into square by temporarily securing a piece of lumber (Z) accross
one corner as shown below.

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4

P

99-013-F

Chain

Retainer

OAT

FL

Description QTY

E

P Chain Retainer 99-013-F 2
F - Washer Plate 99-006-F 4

Galvanized chain: 5/16” x approx 48’
E - Hardware Fastener Kit 85-100-F 1
Q Anchorage Min. 125lb ea. 2

Joist or
main
frame

FLOTATION CAPACITY FORMULAE, REQUIRED # OF FLOATS

(Square Footage of Dock x 25* )/ Flotation Capacity per float = # of Floats required
Sample: (100ft2 x 25)/ 400 = 6.25 or 6 x Model 400 floats
* based on an average required floatation of 25 lb. / sq. ft. of

dock surface area.

FLOAT

Joist or
main
frame

NOTE: Decking lumber is milled to have one “cap” or “crown”

surface which will allow water to flow away from the deck surface.
When mounting the deck boards to the dock frame it is recom
mended to fasten the decking “cap”/ “crown” up.

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Dock Hardware and Fasteners you will need (referenced by item letter)

7/8

5

”

1/4

5

”

D

92-104-F Inside Corner. For lighter

duty applications where an outside
corner is not necessary.

1/4

”

5

1/4

5

”

F

93-122-F Backer Plate. Used to

sandwich wood framing when
another piece of hardware isn’t used.
prevents bolt loosening and
pull-through.

G

99-002-F Joist Corner. Use to

mount stringers with 99-006-F washer
plates. Also use as a backer plate to
prevent cleats from pulling out.

1/2

”

2

1/4

5

1/4

5

”

”

1/2

1

H

99-006-F Washer Plate.

Q

Anchorage

to suit

Q

8 pieces each included in Fastener Kit 85-125-F

6”

1/4

5

. Holds

”

L

Lag Bolts

”

P

99-013-F Chain Retainer

chain up to 1/2” to secure the dock in
position.

IMPORTANT: DockEdge+ Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or representation of the graphic illustrations shown in this hardware guide. These graphic illustrations are not

intended to be architectural drawings, and are not to be substituted for engineered drawings. Each is intended as a guideline ONLY. DockEdge+ Inc. does not warrant the quantities and/ or bill of materials to be
accurate in all uses and applications. Individual dock structures may vary by necessity, preference or design. It may be necessary to vary the amount of materials listed in this guide depending on dock size,
material usage, necessity and/ or the severity of the conditions to which the dock structure is subjected to. All graphic illustrations are based on the use of conventional framework of 2” x 6” lumber and decking
lumber. Freeboard may be adjusted by using 2”x8” or 2”x10” lumber. Substitutions in lumber and hardware placement may effect floatation.

Printed in Canada 020711

P

Howell 400™
99-242-F

8 pieces each included in Fastener Kit 85-100-F

S

Flat Washers

E

Carriage Bolts

T

Nuts

V

Lock Washers

N

Deck Screws

Tools Required for the average Dock Build

(excludes sizing/ cutting of structural wood members)

- Electric Drill

- 1/2” drill bit or auger

- 3/8” Socket wrench

- 9/16” socket

- 9/16” wrench

- #2 Robertson (square) bit drive for decking screws

- Pencil

- 3/16” drill bit

Optional Floating Dock Hardware and Connector Hinge Placement

99-006-F

Washer Plate

93-122-F

acker Plate

B

DDoocckk AAcccceessssoorriiees

s

Spot Protection

Ladder

C

leats

93-122-F

Backer Plate

2-116-F

9

Howell™

Float

Howell™

loat

F

99-002-F

Joist Corner

92-104-F

Inside

Corner

Inside Anchor Corner

93-122-F

Backer Plate

16-F

92-1

Anchor Corner

Inside

93-122-F

Backer Plate

93-122-F

Backer Plate

99-010-F

Female

Corner Hinge

99-011-F
Female T

Connector

92-104-F

Inside Corner

93-122-F

Backer Plate

99-012-F

Male T

Connector

93-122-F

Backer Plate

99-009-F

Male Corner

Hinge

Hardware Requirements for other dock sizes

Quantity Required

Description Product # 10 x 10 Dock 12 x 12 Dock 6 x 20 Dock 8 x 20 Dock 10 x 20 Dock

Joist Corner 99-002-F 24 24 56 56 82

Inside Corner 92-104-F 4 4 2 4 4

Washer Plate 99-006-F 16 16 24 24 32

Chain Retainer 99-013-F 2 2

Backer Plate 93-122-F 8 8 8 6 6

Howell 550 Float* 99-246-F 4 6 6 8 10

Howell 400 Float (alternate) 99-242-F 6 8 8 10 12

Hardware Fastener Kit 85-100-F 15 15 17 21 28

(8 pack Carriage Bolts, Lock Washers & Nuts)

Float Fastener Kit 85-125-F 4 6 6 8 9

(8 pack Lag Bolts & Flat Washers)

Male Corner Hinge 99-009-F 1 or 2

Female Corner Hinge 99-010-F 1 or 2

Connector Pin 96-111-F 2 2 2

Male T Connector 99-012-F 1 or 2 1 or 2

Female T Connector 99-011-F 1 or 2 1 or 2

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Bumper Profile

olar Lighting

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IMPORTANT TIPS

Always use washer plates (99-006-F), backer plate
(93-122-F) or mating hardware components together.
Farmework of the dock structure should
be sandwiched between hardware pieces at all joint
locations as shown.
(sample only, other configurations possible)

Lag Bolt

Flat Washer

Float Mounting

Dock Frame

Always drill pilot
holes for lag bolt
installation.

Always use a large
flat washer at each
lag bolt installation
as shown

Corner Bumper

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ooring Whips

M
Life Ring Buoys
Portable Cleats

Wood Frame

92-104-F

Inside Corner

Always use a lock
washer with each
carriage bolt usage
to prevent bolts
loosening over
time.

Lock Washer

L

BLE

A

Backer Plate

Dock Bumper Wheels

93-122-F

99-006-F

Washer Plate

Carriage

Bolt

Wood Frame

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