Dock Edge + Pontoon Fenders - Manual (Page 2)

and tab behind and under your rub rail.
2. On "STOP" C when you use it as the receiver for the bottom black plastic hook in place of the tab in the channel of the plastic hooks, and
you do not have a good wide flat area to mount it on, you may have to pop rivet it to the surface you are attaching to.
3. Some applications may need a shim, which we have enclosed. The shim should be used with drawing 1 and 3 if there is a small lip on the
inside of the rub rail. A shim should also be used with "STOP" B, in drawing #4, if the off set is not sufficient. To apply shim, peel the release
paper off the tape on the aluminum STOP and apply it to the non-taped side of the shim.
4. Fit all "STOPS" before you clean and apply the "STOPS".
5. Clean and dry surface to be attached to with alcohol wipes enclosed.
6. If possible, apply pressure with C clamp, Vice Grips and by wedging wood blocks to the taped area for 24 hours for maximum holding strength.
Definitions And Pictures Of "STOPS" and Miscellaneous Parts Enclosed
1. STOP "A" -Flat aluminum hook "STOP" (A)
2. STOP "B" -Off set shaped aluminum hook "STOP" with optional holes. (B)
3. STOP "C" -90-degree aluminum hook "STOP" with two optional holes. (C)
4. Clear Plastic shim
5. 2 Alcohol wipes
6. 2 piece, 1/2" x 4" double sided tape (1 for STOP, 1 for shim)
How To Install On Pontoon
Loosen the top hook from its shipping position on the PVC Bar that goes across at the top "U" of the fender and loop it behind the PVC Bar it
was hooked onto. (See drawing on page 1) Now tip the bottom hook out of the fender a little so it can hook on the rub rail and between the legs of the STOP. Then
hook the top hook on the upper rail and while pulling up on the fender PVC Bar, pull straight down (not out) on the strap. The first time you install the fenders you
might need to help the webbing through the stainless steel rod and the PVC material. When installing a ‘TOON Fender on type I and II railings, adjust the bottom
hook so that the top of the fender U shape comes just in contact with the upper railing. If the top of the U is too high on the rail, (one inch or more) you will not be
able to tighten the fender up because the top hook is out of adjustment and is hitting the bottom of the U of the fender. In this case, you have to lower the bottom
plastic hook to the next receiver. Insert the foam block so it centers on one of the horizontal aluminum rails between the top and the bottom of the fender.
Some manufacturers install the seat upholstery tight to the top rail so you will need to find an area where it is a looser to fit the top hook. If you can
not find a loose spot and need to install the fender hook in the area, try to loosen the screw that attaches the upholstery to the rail up a little in the
area, or you can try to install a shim between the rail and upholstery, being careful not to sag the material.
When adjusting the fender to protect the pontoons themselves, select one of the higher receivers for the bottom hook and install the top hook on a lower hori-
zontal rail with the U contacting that area as above. (you do not need to use the foam in this situation) Then tighten as above.
On type III pontoon fencing, adjusting the fender the same way as type I, but you can only hook the top hook on the top framing of the panel since you do not have
any horizontal rail on this type of boat. Install the foam anywhere, as you have a smooth side. To protect the the pontoons on this style readjust the bottom hook as
above and leave the top hook on the top rail and loosen the strap for proper adjustment. (Based on how low you adjust the fender you may or may not need the
foam block). The first time you use the fencing in warm weather you will have to retighten the strap a few times until the PVC material is done stretching
Use With Pontoon Covers
On most pontoon boats you can readjust the fender so that your cover can fit on. On type I and II most of the covers will wrap over the top rail and snap to a
lower rail. In this case you will have to readjust the ‘TOON Fender as explained above, with the top hook on the same railing as the snap studs. The cover mate-
rial goes over the hook and behind the "U" of the fender. Then all you have to do is slide the cover over the hook and between the fender and rail. Some cov-
ers are loose enough that the cover will slip right over the top of the fender if you leave a snap loose in the area.
Docking And Rafting
Like any fender, the contact area should hit the fender in the corner to allow the maximum movement up and down and prevent the fender from
getting caught on top of a dock or any other pontoon when rafting. When docking with extreme pipe on the dock, you should come in a safe distance away,
and then pull the pontoon sideways into the dock. It is a good idea if you have this type of dock to fill this area in between the pipes with wood to give a smooth
side. The same holds true when you are leaving the dock, push the pontoon away to clear the pipes.
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1- “STOP” A - Inside attachment (preferred) - No inner lip on rub rail - Notch in STOP to be mounted flush with rub rail.
2- “STOP” A - Outside attachment - Inner lip on rub rail prevents inside mounting - Mount on exterior of rub rail with STOP notch flush with bottom of rub rail.
3- “STOP” A with shim - Inside attachment - Rub rails with radius - Legs of stop do not need to be vertical with rub rail.
4- “STOP” B - Inside attachment - Rub rail has 1/2” or less inner lip - Wider lip will require “STOP” C - Notch flush with lowest edge of rub rail
5- “STOP” C - Underside attachment - Rub rails with MIN 1/2” flat surface underneath to affix STOP - Mount stop flush with outer edge of rub rail in either position shown -
STOP C also works when there in insufficient room to insert the tab into the bottom hook. The STOP will catch inside the channels of the bottom hook.
6- “STOP” C - If it is possible to affix the STOP behind the rub rail - Install the STOP on the top side of the lower rub rail flange as shown
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Installation Preparation:
Ensure that the area the STOP is to be affixed to is clean, smooth and dry.
Use the alchohol wipes provided to remove any dirt or oils.
In some cases such as irregular surfaces it may be preferable to drill and
pop-rivet or screw the STOP in place on the rub rail of the pontoon boat.