Dock Edge Floating Dock User Manual

®

FLOATING DOCK HARDWARE

USE BLUE LABELLED OR BLUE DOT

COMPONENTS

HOW TO GUIDE

FOR FLOATING DOCK CONSTRUCTION

HOW TO BUILD A 6’ x 12’ Floating Dock

Description

QTY

Description

QTY

Assemble center joists to

Assemble optional rails

1

Assemble main framework

F

F

Description

QTY

Z

2

fit recessed flanges of

Note: floats may be secured to framework &

2a for flush mount floats

for FLUSH MOUNT Dock FLOATS (optional)

J

Drill holes for 93-122-F

D

H

A - Main dock frame:

2” x 8” x 144”

2

stringers

using Howell™ 400 float 99-242-F

99-246-F floats

if desired

M

G

B - Center truss:

2” x 8” x 140 3/4”

1

J - Floats:

99-246-F

4

C

C - End Cap:

2” x 8” x 69”

2

J

Float Fastener Kit

85-125-F

3

J - 400 Float

99-242-F

5

G

F

M

D

D - Inside Corner:

92-104-F

4

A

M -Optional float rails:

2” x 6” x 72”

7

F

F - Backer Plate

93-122-F

8

For flush mount floats such as the Howell™ 400,

N

N - Screws:

#10 x 3”

80

B

G

G - Joist Corner

99-002-F

2

99-242-F, refer to Step 2a.

Float Fastener Kit

85-125-F

4

G

H - Washer Plate

99-006-F

4

J

M

B

J

E - Carriage Bolt:

1/2” x 2 1/2”

40

F

A

Lay floats into position on the dock framework

Lay floats into position on the mounting rails

V - Lock Washers

1/2”

40

D

G

J

F

T - Nuts

1/2”

40

J

and mark each mounting hole location. Drill

M

and mark each mounting hole location. Drill

C

3/16” pilot holes at each location to be used.

3/16” pilot holes at each location to be used.

D

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

M

F

F

Hardware Fastening Kit 85-100-F

Mounting

Squaring your Dock Structure

Washer

Washer

FLOAT

Rail

Plate

Joist

Backer

Inside

Plate

Joist

Lay the dock frame upside down on a flat surface in order to easily install floats. Check the

Corner

Plate

squareness by measuring from corner to corner of the frame in an “X” pattern as shown.

FLOAT

Joist or

Corner

Corner

The measurement should be +/- 1/4” between each other.

main

Joist or

frame

Lock the framework into square by temporarily securing a piece of lumber (Z) accross

Washer

main

one corner as shown below.

Washer

Backer

Plate

frame

Plate

Plate

3

Assemble decking and connector hinges.

Description

QTY

4

FLOATING DOCK ANCHORAGE

Description

QTY

FLOTATION CAPACITY FORMULAE, REQUIRED # OF FLOATS

(hinges if attaching to another dock

O -Decking:

2” x 6” x 72”

26

structure or shore footing)

O

P

Chain Retainer

99-013-F

2

(Square Footage of Dock x 25* )/ Flotation Capacity per float = # of Floats required

L - Screws:

#10 x 3”

156

F -

Washer Plate

99-006-F

4

Sample: (100ft

2

x 25)/ 400 = 6.25 or 6 x Model 400 floats

P

Galvanized chain:

5/16” x approx

48’

Howell 550™

99-246-F

* based on an average required floatation of 25 lb. / sq. ft. of

E -

Hardware Fastener Kit

85-100-F

1

Q

Anchorage

Min. 125lb ea.

2

dock surface area.

99-013-F

Chain

Retainer

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

Howell 400™

P

99-242-F

surface which will allow water to flow away from the deck surface.

Q

Anchorage

Q

When mounting the deck boards to the dock frame it is recom-

mended to fasten the decking “cap”/ “crown” up.

to suit

Dock Hardware and Fasteners you will need (referenced by item letter) 8 pieces each included in Fastener Kit 85-125-F

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

57/8”

51/4”

D

92-104-F Inside Corner. For lighter duty applications where an outside corner is not necessary.

51/4”

51/4”

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.

21/2”

51/4”

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.

51/4”

H	11/2”

99-006-F Washer Plate.

6”

	51/4”
P		L
99-013-F Chain Retainer. Holds		Lag Bolts
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.
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S	E	T		V	N
Flat Washers	Carriage Bolts		Nuts	Lock Washers	Deck Screws

Tools Required for the average Dock Build

(excludes sizing/ cutting of structural wood members)

-	Electric Drill	-	9/16” wrench
- 1/2” drill bit or auger		- #2 Robertson (square) bit drive for decking screws
-	3/8” Socket wrench	-	Pencil
-	9/16” socket	-	3/16” drill bit