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1'x8' ACCESS
PLATFORM
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 1’x8’ ACCESS PLATFORM 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 1...
  • Page 2: Tools Required

    INCLUDED IN KIT: CB35S PBR8 EPT1 NL38 CBR1 (DECKING SSTUB APB1 STR2 (DECKING STF075 APB2 STRM1 DK1X4 TOOLS REQUIRED: 9/16” SOCKET WITH RATCHET TO #2 & #3 Phillips Utility Knife Drill Bit w/Drill SUIT OR 9/16” WRENCH Measuring Locking Small Mallet Tape Pliers or Hammer...
  • Page 3 SSTUB CB35S NL38 Repeat STEP 2 for both truss pieces. EPT1 CB35S NL38 Repeat STEP 3 on the opposite side. Page 3...
  • Page 4 CB35S NL38 Repeat STEP 5 for both ends of the frame. PLEASE NOTE: Only hand tighten the carriage bolts as the nuts will be loosened in STEP 16. Page 4...
  • Page 5 Place the joist (J1) in the middle of the access platform frame (48” from edge of frame). STF075 Fasten both ends of the joist to the trusses. Page 5...
  • Page 6 Install leg caps (LC1) into each corner of the dock frame. Slide the leg cap in between the lip of the truss and the corner leg stub (see image above). Page 6...
  • Page 7 DK1X4 Align Thruflow decking (DK1X4) with the edges of the access platform frame. (DECKING STR2 (DECKING Fasten Thruflow decking with screws (ST2 or STR2). See chart in STEP 15 for screw placement on the Thruflow decking. DK1X4 (DECKING STR2 (DECKING Place 2nd sheet of Thruflow decking (DK1X4) onto the access platform frame.
  • Page 8 Screw Placement (DECKING STR2 (DECKING Move bolts 1/2” outwards from the frame. Loosen the nuts (NL38) on the inside end of the access platform. Do this for both sets of carriage bolts on either side of the assembly. Slide the carriage bolts (CB35S) on the inside of the access platform frame approximately 1/2”...
  • Page 9 APB1 APB2 APB1 APB2 APB1 APB2 The right sided bracket is indicated by the cookie cutout on the bottom of the corner. APB1 APB1 APB1 Fit the bracket over the carriage bolts (CB35S). Pull the bracket upwards until the carriage bolt heads slip into the narrow slots of the bracket. Fasten the existing nuts and re-tighten the carriage bolts in this position.
  • Page 10 4x8 dock connecting 8x8 dock connecting to access platform to access platform Loosen the nuts (NL38) on the inside end of the dock that the access platform will be connecting to. PLEASE NOTE: If the carriage bolts do not slide forward it may be necessary to use a mallet or hammer to move the bolts.
  • Page 11 Continued from last page. Align the bracket holes with the carriage bolts on the dock (see image above). When the carriage bolts are resting inside the brackets slowly place the access platform down until the carriage bolts heads are slotted on both brackets via the narrow slots. PLEASE NOTE: The heads of the carriage bolts may have to be turned slightly to fit into the narrow slots.
  • Page 12 CBR1 STRM1 CBR1 STRM1 Place a corner bumper (CBR1) on the corner of the access platform. Fasten a 1” screw (STRM1) in each indent on the top of the corner bumper. Do this for both corners. Page 12...
  • Page 13 PBR8 Approx. Approx. 82” Measure the distance between the two corner bumpers (this should be approximately 82”). Measure and cut a length of P-Bumper (PBR8) strip at this length. STRM1 Top of bumper STRM1 STRM1 Approximately every 10-12 inches Place the P-Bumper (PBR8) along the edges of the access platform. Starting two inches from the edge fasten screws (STRM1) at roughly 10-12 inch intervals on the top lip of the P-Bumper.
  • Page 14 NOTES: Page 14...
  • Page 15 NOTES: Page 15...
  • Page 16 Please leave us a Google review We’d love to hear from you and see your photos! Phone 705.434.0359 1.877.434.0359 Email info@canadadocks.ca Address CanadaDocks.ca 3690 Adjala-Tecumseth Tl, Beeton ON L0G 1A0 /CanadaDocks Page 16 Rev 11 27.09.24...