Dock Edge + Floating Dock - Manual

FLOATING DOCK HARDWARE
HOW HOW TO GUIDE TO GUIDE
USE BLUE LABELLED OR BLUE DOT COMPONENTS
FOR FLOATING DOCK CONSTRUCTION
Description QTY
A - Main dock frame: 2” x 8” x 144” 2
B - Center truss: 2” x 8” x 140 3/4 ” 1
C - End Cap: 2” x 8” x 69” 2
D - Inside Corner: 92-104-F 4
F - Backer Plate 93-122-F 8
G - Joist Corner 99-002-F 2
H - Washer Plate 99-006-F 4
E - Carriage Bolt: 1/2” x 2 1/2 ” 40
V - Lock Washers 1/2” 40
T - Nuts 1/2” 40
Note: items E, V & T are all included in packages of 8 in
Hardware Fastening Kit 85-100-F
A
G
G
G
G
G
H
B
B
C
C
D
D
D
D
F F
F
F
F F
F
F
1
Assemble main framework
Drill holes for 93-122-F
HOW TO BUILD A 6’ x 12’ Floating Dock
Dock Hardware and Fasteners you will need (referenced by item letter)
Description QTY
Note: floats may be secured to framework &
stringers
J - Floats: 99-246-F 4
Float Fastener Kit 85-125-F 3
For flush mount floats such as the Howell™ 400,
99-242-F, refer to Step 2a.
Description QTY
for FLUSH MOUNT Dock FLOATS (optional)
using Howell™ 400 float 99-242-F
J - 400 Float 99-242-F 5
M -Optional float rails: 2” x 6” x 72” 7
N - Screws: #10 x 3” 80
Float Fastener Kit 85-125-F 4
2a
M
M
M
M
M
N
Assemble optional rails
for flush mount floats
if desired
A
Description QTY
O -Decking: 2” x 6” x 72” 26
L - Screws: #10 x 3” 156
3
O
Assemble decking and connector hinges.
(hinges if attaching to another dock
structure or shore footing)
FFLLO OA ATTIIN NG G D DO OC CK K A AN NC CH HO OR RA AG GEE
99-013-F
Chain
Retainer
Anchorage
to suit
Description QTY
P Chain Retainer 99-013-F 2
F - Washer Plate 99-006-F 4
Galvanized chain: 5/16” x approx 48’
E - Hardware Fastener Kit 85-100-F 1
Q Anchorage Min. 125lb ea. 2
P
Q
P
Q
FLOTATION CAPACITY FORMULAE, REQUIRED # OF FLOATS
(Square Footage of Dock x 25* )/ Flotation Capacity per float = # of Floats required
Sample: (100ft 2 x 25)/ 400 = 6.25 or 6 x Model 400 floats
* based on an average required floatation of 25 lb. / sq. ft. of
dock surface area.
Howell 550™ 99-246-F
Howell 400™
99-242-F
4
Squaring your Dock Structure
Z
Lay the dock frame upside down on a flat surface in order to easily install floats. Check the
squareness by measuring from corner to corner of the frame in an “X” pattern as shown.
The measurement should be +/- 1/4” between each other.
Lock the framework into square by temporarily securing a piece of lumber (Z) accross
one corner as shown below.
92-104-F Inside Corner. For lighter
duty applications where an outside
corner is not necessary.
5 1/4 ”
5 7/8 ”
93-122-F Backer Plate. Used to
sandwich wood framing when
another piece of hardware isn’t used.
prevents bolt loosening and
pull-through.
5 1/4 ”
5 1/4 ”
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.
5 1/4 ”
2 1/2 ”
99-006-F
Washer Plate.
5 1/4 ”
1 1/2 ”
99-013-F Chain Retainer. Holds
chain up to 1/2” to secure the dock in
position.
5 1/4 ”
6”
Lag Bolts Flat Washers Carriage Bolts Deck Screws
D F G H P L E S V N
Nuts
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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- Electric Drill
- 1/2” drill bit or auger
- 3/8” Socket wrench
- 9/16” socket
Tools Required for the average Dock Build
(excludes sizing/ cutting of structural wood members)
- 9/16” wrench
- #2 Robertson (square) bit drive for decking screws
- Pencil
- 3/16” drill bit
Lay floats into position on the dock framework
and mark each mounting hole location. Drill
3/16” pilot holes at each location to be used.
Lay floats into position on the mounting rails
and mark each mounting hole location. Drill
3/16” pilot holes at each location to be used.
Mounting
Rail
Joist
Corner
Inside
Corner
Washer
Plate
Washer
Plate
Backer
Plate
Backer
Plate
Joist
Corner
Washer
Plate
Washer
Plate
2
Assemble center joists to
fit recessed flanges of
99-246-F floats
J
J
J
J
J
Lock Washers
FLOAT Joist or
main
frame
FLOAT
Joist or
main
frame
J
NOTE: Decking lumber is milled to have one “cap” or “crown”
surface which will allow water to flow away from the deck surface.
When mounting the deck boards to the dock frame it is recom-
mended to fasten the decking “cap”/ “crown” up.
T
8 pieces each included in Fastener Kit 85-100-F 8 pieces each included in Fastener Kit 85-125-F
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