Canada Docks Access Platform Guide

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#2 & #3 Phillips Drill Bit with
Drill
*
Locking Pliers
Measuring Tape
TOOLS REQUIRED:
INCLUDED IN KIT:
Utility Knife
Phillips Drill Bit is included with the kit
X4
X2
X2
X16
X16
X1
X1
X1
X2
X16
X24
X8
X1
9/16” Wrench or
9/16” Socket with Ratchet OR
Layout your access platform on a at area for assembly.
ACCESS PLATFORM INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY(2x8)
95”
1
EPT2
SSTUB
T8 CB35S
ST075
STR1
STF075
NL38
CBR1
J24
J95
APB1
APB2
PBR8
X2
DK1X4 X4
ST2 X32
24”

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SSTUB
SSTUB
SSTUB
SSTUB
* Model number depends on the length of the legs used for the dock.
2X2
X2
X4
3CB35S X16
X16
NL38
T8
EPT2
SSTUB

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5
Place and fasten two screws side by side
on each end of the joist.
Ensure the long end of the joist is
facing upwards when placing joists.
STF075 X8
J24 X2

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95”
J95
J95
7X1

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Place and fasten two screws side by side
from each other on each end of the joist.
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Put screws on intersection
Ensure the long end of the joist is
facing upwards when placing joists.
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STF075 X4

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PLEASE NOTE: It is suggested to use a 4” or longer Philips #3 Bit for fastening joist intersections.
CLAMP INTERSECTION FASTEN INTERSECTION WITH SCREWS
FASTEN TWO SCREWS DIAGONAL FROM ONE ANOTHER
At each joist intersection clamp both overlapping joists together. Place two screws at the bottom
ange of the top joist in a diagonal pattern (see image above). Intersection locations for dock types
are shown on the chart above.
STF075 X4

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B
C
D
11 ST2 X32
DK1x4 X4

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Loosen nuts.
Place 2nd sheet of Thruow™ decking(DK1x4) unto the access platform frame. Align with edges of the access platform
frame and the 1st sheet of Thruow™decking(DK1x4).

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APB1 APB2
The right sided bracket is indicated by
the second cut-out on the bottom of the corner.
Fit the bracket over the the carriage bolts(CB35S), see above image. Pull the bracket upwards until the carriage bolt heads slip
into the narrow slots of the bracket. Fasten the existing nuts and retighten the carriage bolts in this position. Perform this Step
for brackets located on both ends of the access platform (See above image).
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X1
X1
APB2
APB1

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Using two people connect the access platform by hooking the bracket onto the two loose bolts. Do this for both brackets
located on both ends of the access platform.
Loosen nuts.
Access platform to be
placed on this side of the dock.
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Retighten the carriage bolts.
Place a corner bumper(CBR1) on the corner of the dock. Slip the indented lip of the corner bumper against the edge of the dock.
Fasten a 1”screw (STR1) for each indent on the top of the corner bumper. Do this for both corners on the access platform.
CBR1
STR1
16
17 X2
CBR1
STR1 X8

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Measure the distance between the two corner bumpers (This should be approximately 84” ).
Measure and cut a length of P-Bumper(PBR8) strip this length using a utility knife.
Place the P-Bumper(PBR8) along the edge of the access platform. Starting two inches from the edge fasten screws(STR1) at
6 inch intervals on the top of the P-Bumper. For the bottom of the P-Bumper add screws(ST075) at 1 foot intervals starting
two inches from the edge.
Approx.
84”
STR1
STR1
ST075
ST075
PBR8
PBR8
1 Foot
6 Inches
Every
Every
X1
PBR8
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19 X16
X8

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