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Canada Docks Do-It-Yourself Assembly Instructions Manual

Assembly instructions for floating/ramp dock frame
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Assembly Instructions for
Floating/Ramp Dock Frame
"Do-It-Yourself" Aluminum Docks
Read this manual and related assembly instructions before attempting to assemble the parts
enclosed to ensure that your new CanadaDocks™ system is assembled safely and correctly.

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  • Page 1 CanadaDocks Assembly Instructions for Floating/Ramp Dock Frame “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks Read this manual and related assembly instructions before attempting to assemble the parts enclosed to ensure that your new CanadaDocks™ system is assembled safely and correctly.

  • Page 2: Parts List

    CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks PARTS LIST JOISTS KIT PARTS FRAME KIT PARTS (4x8 frame) 47” 95” 95” (8x8 frame) #12 3/4 Pan Phil Tek 410-SS (4x8 frame) #12 3/4 Pan Phil Tek 410-SS FLOAT KIT PARTS (4x8 frame) (8x8 frame)

  • Page 3: Tools Required

    CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks PARTS LIST (CON’T) FLOAT KIT PARTS 4’ Aluminum Truss for 4’x8’ Dock or Ramp Float 4x8 (4’ Floats for 4x8 and 8’ for 8x8) 8’ Aluminum Truss for 4’x8’ Dock or Ramp; for 8’x8’ 3/8” -16 x 3 Carriage Bolt HDG Square Aluminum Tube 3/8”-16x3 Eye Bolt HDG (comes with nut)
  • Page 4 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure you have a safe, flat area for assembly, approximately 20’ x 20’ . • Double check to ensure that there are no components missing. Layout all four Trusses Pieces. For 8’x8’ docks layout place 4 truss pieces of part (B).
  • Page 5 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks ADDING CORNER BRACES (E) Ensure that the bump of the corner brace is set For 4’x8’ Docks add Corner Braces (D) on a 45˚ angle towards the bottom of the dock. This ensures the between Truss (A) and Truss (B). For 8x8 Docks add Corner drain is oriented towards the bottom of the deck.
  • Page 6 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks JOIST INSTALLATION The procedure for installing joists is the same for 4x8 and 8x8 frames. Place joist into the frame. For 4x8 Dock, place a 47” The only difference are the number of joists added to the bottom of long joist(M).
  • Page 7 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks Flip the frame. It is recommended to use two or more Place the bottom joist. For 4x8 & 8x8 use 95” long joists(N). persons for this task. Ensure all joists are facing to the outside of the truss frame. 3 joists should be facing outwards to one side of the frame and 2 joists should be facing outwards to the opposite side (See diagram above).
  • Page 8 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks For 4x8 docks add a #12x3/4” screw in the centre of the joist Use locking pliers to hold the joist against the truss frame under the under the 16” mark. For 8x8 add a screw to the pre-drilled marked 16”...

  • Page 9: Float Installation

    CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks Use locking pliers to hold the joist against the truss frame under For 4x8 docks add a #12x3/4” screw in the centre of the joist the marked 16” centre(4x8) or pre-drilled hole(8x8). under the 16” mark created in step 21. For 8x8 add a screw to the pre-drilled holes every 16”...
  • Page 10 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks Ensuring the float is secure (use clamps to keep float in position if necessary). Use a magic marker to create a mark between the slots of the float onto the truss frame. Using the reference above mark off every point shown.
  • Page 11 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks Use the reference chart above to locate and position hardware on the frame. Before attaching floats, insert Float Plugs (V) using a 5/16” Allen Key for both float pieces. Insert Eye Bolts & Carriage Bolts (Q) in the locations in the (image above shown) . The D-Washer (U) sits against the float.
  • Page 12 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks DECKING OPTIONS THRUFLOW™ DECKING If using ThruFlow™ Decking please follow ThruFlow™ Decking instructions in ThruFlow™ package or at www.canadadocks.ca/assembly-instructions ThruFlow™ polypropylene decking will make the dock lighter (compared to wood) and will prolong the lifetime of the maintenance free product.

  • Page 13: Safety And Warning

    CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks SAFETY & WARNING • Ensure area is clean, stable and secure. • Double check all nuts and bolts for tightness prior to use. • Always use safety when around water. • Make sure all persons wear appropriate flotation devices.
  • Page 14 CanadaDocks “Do-It-Yourself” Aluminum Docks PRODUCT LIFETIME WARRANTY • CanadaDocks Inc. ™ warrants all products to be free of defects in workmanship and material under normal conditions and for which use they are intended. ™ shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special CanadaDocks Inc.