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:
T8
T4
SSTUB
APB1
APB2
PBR8
STR1
ST075
Utility Knife
J47
J95
CF1
S1/S2/S4**
AK1
GL17/GL30/GL48*
CBR1
STF075
FTP1
B255
NL25
Phillips Drill Bit is included with the kit
CB35S
X2
X2
X2
X18
X18
X1
X1
X2
X2
X32
X2
X8
X8
X42
X12
X3
X2
X4
X2
X2
X4**
** The amount of Adjustment Knobs may vary depending on leg length for water depth
* The model number depends on the length of the legs used for the dock
9/16” Wrench or
9/16” Socket with Ratchet OR
NL38
Layout your access platform on a at area for assembly.
47”
95”
1
DK1X4
X8

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S1/S2/S4*
SSTUB
SSTUB
* Model number depends on the length of the legs used for the dock.
2T8
T4
X2
X2
SSTUB
S1/S2/S4*
X2
X2
3CB35S X16
X16
NL38
S1/S2/S4*

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Place and fasten two screws side by side from each other on each end of the joist.
Ensure the long end of the joist is
facing upwards when placing joists.
4
5
6
B255 X8
X8
X4
NL25
47”
J47
STF075
X3
X12
CF1

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Depending on the conditions of your lake
bottom you may change the orientaton of the
feet.
Adjustment Knobs
for 2-4 Ft Legs
&
4-8 Ft Legs.
Adjustment Knob
for
1-2 Ft Legs.
Foot Plate Up
Foot Plate Down
GL17/GL30/GL48*
AK1
AK1
* The model number depends on the length of the legs used for the dock.
7
8
9
X2
FTP1
CB35S X2
X2
X2
NL38
GL17/GL30/GL48
X4*
AK1

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10
11
95”
J95 X2

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

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Joist Intersections
At each joist intersection clamp both interlapping joists. Place a two screws at the underside of the
top joist in a diagonal pattern(see image above). Intersection locations for dock types are shown in
the charts below.
CLAMP INTERSECTION
FASTEN INTERSECTION WITH SCREWS FASTEN TWO SCREWS DIAGONAL
FROM ONE ANOTHER
If using ThruFlow™ Decking please follow ThruFlow™ Decking instructions
in ThruFlow™ package or at www.canadadocks.ca/assembly-instructions
THRUFLOW™ DECKING
PLEASE NOTE: It is suggested to use a 4” or longer Philips #3 Bit for fastening joist intersections.
STF075 X12
13
14

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APB1 APB2
PLEASE NOTE: The right sided
bracket is indicated by the second
cut-out on the bottom of the
Loosen nuts.
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 both ends of the access platform.
15
16 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.
Loosen nuts.
17
18

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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.
STR1
19
20 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
1 Foot
6 Inches
Every
Every
X1
PBR8
21
22 X16
X8

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Approx. 4’
Approx. 4’
23 PBR8 X1
Measure the distance between the Corner Bumper and the end of the Access Platform(This should be approximately 4
Feet ). Cut the 8 Foot P-Bumper into two pieces to suit both sides of the dock.
Approx.
4 Feet

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25
24 STR1
ST075
PBR8
1 Foot
6 Inches
Every
Every
X9
X4
STR1
ST075