eDecks Hot Tub Decking Kit User manual

Step 1 FRAME TO BE LAID ONTO
PAVING SLABS, OR ONTO
GRASS OR SOIL
Using the decking joists provided in the Kit (2" x 6") build the perimeter first then evenly
spread the remaining decking joists inside as shown in the example above
Using the 4” x 10g joist screws from the fixing kit
Please make sure the frame fits the requirements for your chosen kit.
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METHOD FOR SCREWING
LAY YOUR FRAME
This may require
some cutting to fit your size
requirements
This is an example of a decking frame
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JOISTS TOP VIEW
ANGLE SCREWCORNER FASTENING
X2 SCREWS X2 SCREWS
STRAIGHT FASTENING
2” X 6”JOIST2” X 6”JOIST2” X 6”JOIST
PLEASE NOTE you may also require Membrane, Fascias, Corner Dolly's, Stain & Additional Joists to strengthen (not provided in kit)
300mm Centres

Step 2
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JOISTS TOP VIEW
A. SECURE AT CORNER B. SECURE AT SIDE
CARRIAGE
BOLT
NEWEL
CARRIAGE
BOLT
2” X 6”JOIST
FITTING THE NEWELS (IF INCLUDED)
If your kit includes handrails please
follow the instructions on this page,
else please proceed to next step.
Each newel needs securing in
each corner (fig A) and depending
on your kit size might also need
securing on the side (fig B) do so
using the Carriage Bolts.
Install all the newels so your kit
begins to look like the diagram...

Cutting will be
required
around the
Posts
Step 3
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INSTALL DECKING BOARDS
Decking boards should fit exactly to the
frame, working in the opposite direction
to the joist work, when laying the boards
make sure you leave a 5mm gap between
each board
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2 screws
per board
per joist
5mm gap
between each
board

Queen Mary Fitting Instructions
INSTALL DECKING BOARDS
Step 3 cont’d
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If your kit option has handrails please assemble these prior to attaching to your newel posts (next step)
To fix the spindles you should screw into each spindle from under the baserail and through the top of the lower
handrail, space the spindles so they are evenly spaced with approx 125mm gap between each.
Screw into each spindle
from under the baserail
Do this by screwing up through the
underside of the lower handrail into
the top part of the handrail
Screw through the lower
handrail into each spindle
Upper Handrail
Lower Handrail
Approx
125mm Gap
Step 4
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INSTALL HANDRAILS
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Then complete the handrail section
by fixing the upper part of the handrail
to the lower part of the handrail.

Step 4 Cont’d
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INSTALL HANDRAILS
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Once your handrail sections are complete - using
angle brackets please proceed to install each
section to the kit

Step 5
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FINISH!
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