Dock Edge Stationary Dock User Manual

®

STATIONARY DOCK HARDWARE

USE GREEN LABELLED OR GREEN DOT

COMPONENTS

HOW TO GUIDE

FOR STATIONARY DOCK CONSTRUCTION

HOW TO BUILD A 4’ x 8’ Stationary Dock

LUMBER

Assemble main framework

Assemble decking and connector

Description

QTY

Description

QTY

Description

QTY

Reinforcing the leg pipes and choosing a leg

3 hinges. (hinges if attaching to

1 Drill holes for 87-122-F

A - Main dock frame

2” x 8” x 96”3/4

2

Z

2

Note: Several options and combinations

”

pipe base for bottom conditions

another dock structure or shore

- Decking:

2” x 6” x 72”

16

D

H

D

B - Center truss:

2” x 8” x 92

1

M

available for

stabilizing a stationary

ramp

R - Decking Screws:

#10 x 3”

96

C

C - End Cap:

2” x 8” x 69”

2

N

dock structure

G

H

D

E

E

D

HARDWARE

O - Leg Brace Set

89-101-F

6

J

D - Backer Plate

87-122-F

10

M

O

M - Corner Leg Brace Holder 87-107-F

4

E - Corner Leg Holder

86-100-F

4

O

N - Side Leg Brace holder

93-105-F

4

N

Q - Bottom Pad

94-102-F

4

M

O

I

Q

O

or

F - Hinge Connector*

86-103-F

2

86-102-F

4

P - Base Plate

G - Joist Corner

95-122-F

2

M

P

NOTE: consideration should be given to the

A

B

A

H - Washer Plate

99-006-F

4

Q

type of bottom

the dock will be resting

on.

Bottom Pads, 94-102-F

are larger

than

the

I - Leg Pipe, 6’8”

93-168-F

4

Squaring your Dock Structure

Base Plate 86-102-F and therefore better for

Hardware Fastener Kit

85-150-F

5

I

Check

the

squareness

by

measuring from corner

to

soft or sandy bottoms where the dock structure

* Required if affixing dock sections or a ramp together.

requires a more stable footing. Alternatively, if

Shown with optional

corner braces added for

corner

of the frame in

an

“X” pattern as shown. The

necessary, the base plate may be fastened to a

extra rigidity.

Always use a backer plate

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

87-122-F on both sides of the

concrete slab or footing if for additional

D

E

framework when attaching leg

the framework into square by temporarily securing a piece

stability or in areas of strong currents or wave

H

G

C

E

pipe holders. Optional side leg

of lumber (Z) across one corner as shown above.

action.

holders 86-101-F shown

F

H

F

When attaching dock sections, leg

4

STATIONARY DOCK

Description

QTY

Connecting Dock Sections

GRADED SHORELINE INSTALLATION

• Use hinge 86-103-F between dock

braces should always be used on the

leading edge of each dock section for

ANCHORAGE

S -

Chain Retainer

99-013-F

2

segments.

H -

Washer Plate

99-006-F

4

stability.

• Allow leg pipes to protrude below the bottom

Galvanized chain:

5/16” x approx

48’

pads by approximately 12” so they will

Where dock sections are attached, the

Hardware Fastener Kit

85-150-F

1

Anchorage

Min. 125lb ea.

2

become embedded in the lake bed.

outer backer plate 87-122-F

used

for

the corner leg holder may simply be

• Adjust leg pipe holders on leg pipes to level

replaced by the hinge connector

Leg Braces

dock segments before tightening.

86-103-F as shown.

F

S

S

Chain Retainer

UNEVEN SHORELINE INSTALLATION

• Use hinge 86-103-F between dock

E

E

segments.

• Allow the dock segment with the highest

D

D

Anchorage

drop in elevation to act as a ramp to a

to suit

Galvanized Chain

maximum of 15º angle.

Backer Plates not

5/16” to 3/8”

• Adjust leg pipe holders on leg pipes to

used with hinges

Drive leg pipes no less than 12” into lake bed,

sufficient contact with lake bed. Tighten leg

holders.

24” if dock to be used for a boat mooring.

Tools Required for the average Dock Build

IMPORTANT TIPS

99-006-F

Always use a lock

Carriage

(excludes sizing/ cutting of structural wood members)

Always use washer plates

Washer Plate

washer with each

Bolt

carriage bolt usage

-

Electric Drill

(99-006-F), backer plate

to prevent bolts

-

3/16” drill bit

(87-122-F) or mating hardware

loosening over

- 3/8” drill bit or auger

87-122

-F

components together.

time.

- 3/8” drive Socket wrench set

Backer

Plate

Framework of the dock

Wood Frame

-

Wrench set

structure should be

Wood Frame

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

sandwiched between hardware

-

Pencil

pieces at all joint locations as

Lock Washer

-

Measuring tape

shown. (sample only, other

- 2-1/2” hole saw (not required if mounting leg pipes on outer dock face)

configurations possible)

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IMPORTANT: DockEdge+ Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or representation of the graphic illustrations shown

86-104-F

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

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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

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