DockCraft The DockSider 400 Series Assembly instructions

“ The DockSider”
Patented
Assembly, Installation, Setup, and Operating Instruction
OM400 - 0721
- Beach King Mount Models; Series 400 -
Holds Kayaks / Paddleboards up to 100 pounds.
For Beach King Docks with Adapter Track
Mounts to the Dock Siderail
Tools are required (7/16 & 3/4) Open End Wrenches) for initial
installation.
A Kayak / Paddleboard Lift and Dock Storage Rack
Dock Model DS400 - Aluminum Dockside Operation
-Operates from the Dockside Only.
-Holds your Kayak / Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface.
Some
Assembly
Required
-Accommodates Freeboard (Dock Surface to Water Level) height up to 30 inches.
Model WS400 - Aluminum Waterside Operation
-Operates from the Waterside Only.
-Holds your Kayak / Paddleboard 5 to 17 inches below the dock surface.
-Accommodates Freeboard (Dock Surface to Water Level) height up to 36 inches.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this
manual for future use.
For assistance, please call: 585 - 734 - 7374
Or send email to: [email protected]
DockCraft Industries LLC
3694 Nibawauka Beach
SM
Canandaigua, New York 14424
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Table of Contents
Page
“The DockSider” TM
oSafeguards 2
oWarranty 3
oPart List 3
oAssembly Instructions 4
oDock Mount Installation 5
oInstallation- DS 400 and WS 400 Cradle Assembly 6
oSetup 8
oOperation 10
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE “The DockSider”TM.
2. The intended use of the product is to store a kayak or paddleboard on the side of a boat
dock. Do not use this product for other than its intended use.
3. The maximum weight of Kayak or paddleboard to be racked in “The Docksider” TM shall
not exceed 100 pounds.
4. “The Docksider” TM is not intended for Salt Water applications; exception is the
Stainless Steel model.
5. Kayaks should not contain more than one quarter inch (1/4”) of water inside when
storing in the “The DockSider”TM. Product Damage could result to the “The
DockSider”TM, if this is not followed the Warranty will be voided. If your Kayak
contains excess amounts of water (capsized or other), roll kayak over to empty.
6. To ensure proper use, do not attempt to modify this product in any manner. Please refer
to the manual if questions arise.
7. If further assistance is needed, please contact DockCraft Industries prior to use.
8. Do not allow children or adults to lean on, play on, around, or with the “The
DockSider”TM while a Kayak or Paddleboard is loaded or unloaded. Serious injury
or damage to product, docks, and people could result if this warning is not followed.
9. Store only one kayak per “The DockSider”TM.
10. If the DockSider is not working properly, please contact DockCraft Industries
immediately for assistance.
11. Do not enter or exit your Kayak / Paddleboard when your kayak is engaged within
“The DockSider” ; in the loading or storage position.
12. Do not install your Kayak / Paddleboard Storage Rack such that “The DockSider” is near
or in contact with any electrical or Dock Structural components.
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Limited Warranty
What does your warranty cover?
Any defect in materials or workmanship when used for the intended purpose of storing kayaks on the side of a
boat dock under normal use and conditions.
The warranty is limited to the original purchaser.
For how long after the original purchase?
One year
What will we do?
Provide you with a replacement part at no charge for any part found defective in materials or workmanship. How
do you make a warranty claim?
Please contact DockCraft Industries for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number before returning
items. A shipping address will be provided at that time.
What does your warranty not cover?
Damage from failures that occur as a result of improper assembly, failure to properly adjust and operate,
misuse or neglect of product’s intended purpose.
Product which has been modified in any manner.
Safeguards are not followed
The warranty is not valid if you are not the original purchaser.
“The DockSider”TM PARTS LIST -
Dock Surface Mount Models; Series 400
Remove all parts from the box and remove the dock mount from the pivot lateral by unwrapping the mini wrap.
If any parts are missing from the package (in type or quantity), do not assemble and contact DockCraft Industries
immediately.
Model DS400
Dockside Operation
1
Parts Diagram
1 - Handle Assembly (1)
Model WS400 -
Waterside Operation
2
3
4
2 - Pivot Lateral Cradle Assembly (2)
3 –Beach King Mount (2)
4 –Mounting angles (4)
5 –Hardware Kit (1)
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4
Latch Plate
Cam Buckles

Assembly Instructions
Attach Cradle Handle :
1 - Position Handle over Cradle.
2 - Slide the Handle over extension on Cradle.
3 - Depress Snap Button on Cradle.
4 - Seat Handle until Snap Button pops through the Handle hole.
5 - Repeat process for the other Cradle.
Steps 1 –4
Dockside Rack Waterside Rack
Notes - Lifting Straps are on the inside
Dockside Rack –Short Legs on the outside
Waterside Rack –Shorter Legs on the inside
Insert Clevis Pins and Circular Retaining Rings on Pivot Lateral:
6 –If the Water Level is 10 to 25 inches below your Dock Decking -
Insert Clevis Pin through Hole 2 in Pivot Lateral such that the head is between the Pivot Lateral and Cradle, attach
circular retaining ring through the hole in the end of the clevis pin.
7 –If the Water Level is 25 inches or greater from the Dock Decking –
Insert Clevis Pin through Hole 4 in Pivot Lateral such that the head is between the Pivot Lateral and Cradle, attach
circular retaining ring through the hole in the end of the clevis pin
Dockside Rack
Lifting
Straps
Lifting
Straps
Snap Button
Cam Buckle
Cradle
Handle
Pivot
Lateral
Hole 4
Hole 2
Hole 4
Hole 2
Clevis Pin
Head
Clevis Pin
Head
Circular
Retaining
Ring
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Assembly Instructions –continued
Insert Clevis Pins to set height of rack from water –continued
Waterside Rack
Thread Webbing through Cam Buckle :
8 - Obtain one of the Cam Buckles and Depress Lever
9 - Thread Webbing through opening in the Cam Buckle
Ensure the Single Bar on the Web Keeper is positioned as shown. Facing up and the webbing is not twisted.
9 - Pull webbing through the Cam Buckle until the pre-marked line is in position with the cam buckle.
10 - Repeat Steps 6 - 8 to thread the webbing through the other Cam Buckle
Steps 8 - 10
Pre-marked line
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Handle
Cam
Buckle
Handle
Cam
Buckle
Handle
Cam
Buckle
Handle
Cam
Buckle
Cam Buckle
Lever upward
Circular
Retaining Ring
Hole 4
Hole 2
Clevis Pin
Head
Circular
Retaining Ring
Hole 4
Hole 2
Hole 4
Hole 2
Clevis Pin
Head
Slide

Completed Assemblies
Dockside Operation Model –DS400 Waterside Operation Model –WS400
Beach King Mount Installation
With the Purchase the Series 400 Beach King Mount
With your Lift and Dock Storage Rack
You get the Mount, Mounting Angles, and Hardware You have the Beach King Dock
Qty 2 sets With the Adapter Track
With the hardware provided (1/4 –20 Screws and Flange Nuts) mount the mounting angles to the Mount.
Then attach the mount from above to the Beach King Dock by sliding the ½ nuts into the adapter track.
Align the mount with the nuts, then screw the screws into the nuts in the adapter track , DO NOT
TIGHTEN. Use the spilt washers as required if the screws are too long.
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½ inch bolts
split washers
½ inch Square nuts

Beach King Mount installation - continues
Adjust the two mounts per the dimensions below, then tighten to secure
Installation Procedure for Your - Series 100 Docksider
Kayak Storage Rack to Water Level Adjustment:
Now that the Mounts are in place; Mount the Cradle Assembly to them.
If the distance to the water from the dock decking is:
10 to 22 inches: insert clevis pin in the 2nd hole of the pivot lateral into the top Slot of the mounting
bracket.
17 to 29 inches: insert clevis pin in the 2nd hole of the pivot lateral into the bottom Slot of the mounting
bracket
20 to 31 inches: insert clevis pin in the 4th hole of the pivot lateral into the top Slot of the mounting bracket
25 to 37 inches: insert clevis pin in 4th hole of the pivot lateral into the bottom Slot of the mounting
bracket
Adjust if required - up or down - based on your specific watercraft or if your water level changes
significantly throughout the season.
Water Level adjustment –continued
To “Lock” the Brackets and Pivot Laterals together insert “Locking Pin” on both sides of unit.
If Clevis Pin with Circular Retaining Ring in Hole 2 or 4 of Pivot Lateral is seated in the Top Slot.
When mounted, the distance between mounts should be,
- Dockside Unit - 32 inches apart (center to center)
- Waterside Unit - 26 ½ inches apart (center to center)
On Center
Insert 2nd Clevis Pin through hole in bracket
and secure with
“R” Retaining Clip on opposite side.
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If Clevis Pin with Circular Retaining Ring in Hole 2 or 4 of Pivot Lateral is seated in the Bottom Slot
Rotate the Latch Plates to secure in Storage Position
The Installation is Complete
SETUP of “The DockSider”TM
Now that the installation is complete, it is now time to SETUP your Kayak Rack to “fit” your Kayak.
Webbing Length Adjustment :
As a result of the assembly procedure, the mark on the webbing should be located at the cam buckle.
This setting is a nominal setting for kayaks with a width of 27 to 29 inches. Based on the width and contour of
your kayak, this setting may vary. When loading, with the kayak in the water, the handle should be a couple of
inches above the outside edge of the kayak.
Kayak End Loose End
This setting is for 2 purposes: Pull to Lengthen Pull to Shorten
1 -To accommodate the size
and contour of your Kayak
2 -To allow your Kayak to sit at
an angle to minimize rain
entering the Kayak and
therefore collect in the cockpit
3 - Load your Kayak into your rack and rotate to the Kayak Storage Position by:
a: Rotating the Cradle toward the water such that the handle is parallel with the water.
With the Dockside Operation model do this using the tether strap.
With the Waterside Operation model do this by standing in the water centering yourself to the rack, grasping the
handle and rotating toward you.
b: Floating your kayak into the rack (between the handle and the webbing) such that the front of the cockpit
seat is centered in the cradle. For tandem kayaks, float your kayak in such that it is centered between the handle.
The goal is to have the center of gravity centered between the arms of the handle / cradle.
c: Lift your kayak just out of the water.
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Latch
Plate

SETUP of “The DockSider”TM continued
If your kayak wants to lean to the right or left, check the straps to see if there is an excessive amount of strap on the
side that’s leaning, if so shorten.
Also, you may want to adjust the position of the kayak in the rack. If the lean is to the left, reposition the kayak
slightly to the right to have the center of gravity positioned between the straps. Reposition the kayak to the left if the
lean is to the right. By holding the handle with both hands, you can “Feel” if there is more weight on one side versus
the other. Remember this positioning for normal operation.
d: Grasp the center of the cradle or use tether strap and SLOWLY rotate the handle to the Cradle / Kayak
storage position. Rotate SLOWLY, to understand the “feel” of the lift when your kayak rotates
toward the
Dock. As the Kayak starts to rotate, grasp the top of your Kayak and guide to its storage position.
On the Dockside Operation model, rotate Latch Plates (both sides) into position to maintain the
position of
the Kayak and Rack.
If your Kayak in it’s storage position looks like :
Now that the webbing length is set, Secure Loose end of webbing length as follows:
To Short To Long To Long
The webbing strap length is:
Note: If the dock surface to water height is between 10 and 15 inches, the figure above on the left maybe the
best that can be achieved with the contour of your kayak.
To adjust the Length of the webbing straps:
Depress Cam Buckle lever and pull in the direction shown
The ideal storage position should look like:
Pull to Lengthen
Pull to Shorten
Never adjust such that the bottom of your Kayak is closer than 2 inches to the end of the cradle.
Note: the closer the kayak is to the end of the cradle, the greater the reach of operation.
Suggestion: If the Webbing length is to short, lengthen significantly.
Manually, position your kayak in the storage position at the desired angle, and then tighten
straps by shortening.
Position the 1st Webbing Keeper approximately
12 to 15 inches down from the cradle handle; on each
web strap.
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Secure Loose end of webbing length as follows: continued
Operating Instructions
Dockside Operating Models Waterside Operating Models
1 - Before unloading, check to Ensure that there 1 –Use caution when lowering your kayak as
are no objects or people in the path of the your kayak will be rotating to the water
kayak when rotated toward the water. toward you. Ensure you are physically fit to
2 - Standing on the Dock, grasp the tether cord manage the weight of lowering your kayak
in one hand and then grasp the center of the and that there are not any obstacles in the
handle. water that would cause you to trip.
3 - Rotate the Latch Plates on both Pivot Laterals 2 - Stand in the water and center yourself
90 degrees counterclockwise. Note: Securely with the length of the kayak rack.
hold the handle as the Latch Plates are rotated
out of the way, the weight of the Kayak will 3 - Release the Latch Plates by rotating both
cause the Kayak Rack to want to rotate toward 90 degrees clockwise.
the water.
4 - Firmly holding the tether cord, slowly lower the 4 - Grasp the center of the cradle handle with
kayak into the water, by releasing (hand over hand) both hands and slowly lower your kayak
the length of the tether cord until your kayak is into the water.
in the water.
5 - Secure the end of the tether cord that is left in your 5 - Float your kayak completely out of the
hand around one of the pivot laterals such that rack and rotate the cradle back into its
you may float your kayak out of the rack. storage position.
6 - Float your kayak completely out of the rack and 6 - Rotate one of the Latch Plates back into
then pull on the tether cord, to lift the cradle back position such that the cradle will not
into the storage position. Rotate back toward the water.
7 - Rotate one of the Latch Plates back into its holding 7 - Enter your kayak ensuring you are clear of
position such that the cradle will not rotate back the rack, grab your paddle and start your
into the water when released. Voyage
8 –Enter your Kayak ensuring you are clear of the rack,
Grab your paddle and start your voyage.
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Cam Buckle Loose End of Webbing
Cam Buckle Kayak End of Webbing
Note:
It is much easier to thread the webbing through the webbing keeper with the
Kayak out of the Kayak Rack.
Reposition the 2nd webbing keeper and thread, similar to above, such that there
is 1 to 3 inches of webbing extended beyond the webbing keeper after threading.
Reload your Kayak, and rotate your kayak into its storage position.
You may place your Paddle in the loop between the handle and the 1st webbing keeper.
Thread the loose end of webbing through Webbing Keeper
(each side of unit)
The Setup is now Complete.

Operating Instructions - continued
To Load and Store:
Dockside Operating Models Waterside Operating Models
1 - Exit your kayak assuring you are clear of 1 - Exit your kayak assuring you are clear of the
kayak rack. the kayak rack.
2 –Release the Latch Plates and lower the cradle. 2 - Release the Latch Plates and lower the
cradle.
3 –Secure tether strap to the Pivot Lateral such that your 3 - Position the cradle such that your kayak kayak will
float into your rack between the handle will float into your rack between the
and the lifting webbing. handle and the lifting webbing
4 -Float your kayak into the rack and position 4 - Float your kayak into the rack and position
5 - Grasp the tether strap and slowly lift / rotate your 5 - Grasp the center of the handle and slowly kayak
and rack into its storage position. lift / rotate your kayak into its storage
position.
6 - Grasp the handle of your rack, holding it in its 6 - Rotate the Latch Plates into position such storage
position. that your kayak does not accidently
rotate back into the water.
7 - Rotate the Latch Plates into position such that your 7 - Store your paddle between
kayak will not rotate back into the water. the webbing under the cam buckle.
8 - Release your hand from the cradle handle and
secure the tether cord to a pivot lateral or the
handle with a simple overhand knot.
9 - If you choose, store your paddle between the
webbing under the cam buckle.
You’re DONE - just Load / Latch / and walk away!
WE SINCERLY HOPE YOU ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF
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“The DockSider”TM
For assistance, please call: 585 –734 –7374
Or send email to: [email protected]
DockCraft Industries LLC
3694 Nibawauka Beach
Canandaigua, New York 14424
www.DockCraft.com