Installation/Assembly Instructions for
Folding Dock/Raft Pontoon Ladder
Form 12.549
Assembly Instructions:
Step 1: Hand rail assembly
Insert hand rail (L) into channel (M). Secure in 1.
place with (1) A and (1) D fasteners.
Attach (2) hinge plates to channel/rail from step 1 2.
using (3) B, (3) D, and (2) H fasteners.
For 3 step ladder proceed to step 33.
For 4 and 5 step ladder proceed to step 24.
A
L
D
H
M
N
Step 2: Ladder addition assemblies
4 Step Model
Align (1) step (O) with (2) VRT 1's (P) and (2) 1.
VRT 2's (Q).
Attach step with (6) self tapping screws (C).2.
Place caps (E) on the ends of tubing3.
5 Step Model
Align (2) step (O) with (2) VRT 3's (R) and (2) 1.
VRT 4's (S).
Attach step with (12) self tapping screws (C).2.
Place caps (E) on the ends of tubing.3.
Step 3: Ladder assembly
If you have a 4 or 5 step 1.
ladder insert the assembly
from step 2 into the ends of
the vertical assemlbies (K).
Align (3) steps (O) with 2.
vertical assemblies (K) and
attach with (18) self tapping
screws (C).
Insert plugs (F) into ends of3.
vertical assemblies
G
B
Place caps (E) at the end 4.
of the vertical assemblies
(for 4 step and 5 step
ladders this was already
done in step 2).
C
E
F
K
Step 4: Final assembly
Using (2) clevis pins (I) and (2) hair pins (J) secure 1.
the hand rails from step 1 to the ladder assembly
from step 3.
CAUTION:
TIGHTEN ALL
FASTENERS PRIOR
TO USE
I,J
4 Step
P
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5 Step
R
S
Step 5: Mounting Instructions
Choose a suitable location with a solid mounting 1.
surface. A backing plate is recommended for thin
surfaces.
With the channels in contact with the deck, mark the 2.
Q
C
E
O
mounting hole locations.
Drill appropiate holes for fasteners (note: fasteners 3.
not included). CAUTION: Insure area in which
drilling is being conducted is clear and free of
obstacles.
Secure ladder in position.4.
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644 2nd Street, PO Box 8
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PARTS LIST FOR
Form 12.549
FOLDING DOCK/RAFT PONTOON LADDER
(2) PPH 1/4-20 X 1-3/4
A
(6) PPH 1/4-20 X 2-1/4
B
PPH 1/4 X 2" SELF TAPPING
(18) 3 STEP, (24) 4 STEP, (30) 5 STEP
C
D
(8) 1/4-20 NUT
G
(2) CLEVIS PIN
I
(4) CAP
E
(2) VELCRO
STRAP
(4) PLUG
F
(4) NYLON
WASHER
H
(2) HAIR PIN
J
(2) VERTICAL
ASSEMBLY
K
STEP
(3) 3 STEP MODEL
(4) 4 STEP MODEL
O
4 STEP VERTICALS
(4 STEP MODEL ONLY)
VRT 1
P
(5) 5 STEP MODEL
Q
VRT 2
(2) HAND RAIL
L
(2) CHANNEL
M
5 STEP VERTICALS
(5 STEP MODEL ONLY)
VRT 3
R
(4) HINGE
PLATE
N
VRT 4
S
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644 2nd Street, PO Box 8
St. Paul Park, Minnesota 55071
Phone: 651-459-9795
E-mail: mail@garelick.com
Website: www. garelick.com
07/05