Patriot JACK DOCK User manual

PATRIOT JACK DOCK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on your new Patriot Dock purchase! This manual contains instructions to assemble basic dock config-
urations for use along a typical residential shoreline. Please read through entire instruction manual before starting.
Please visit www.patriotdocks.com for step-by-step video instructions and more detailed information!
General Guidelines:
 Wear protective gloves and appropriate safety glasses when assembling the Patriot Dock.
Failure to assemble the dock according to the manufacturer’s instructions may cause damage to the product and
will void the warranty.
 The maximum unsupported span for Patriot Aluminum Dock Frames is 16 feet, in the water or while in
storage. The dock is designed to carry a maximum of 500 pounds over any 4 ft x 4 ft part of the deck and a maxi-
mum of 1000 pounds between supports spaced 16 feet apart. Always support outside corners and use additional
supports in high traffic areas or where greater loads are expected. Please see the recommended support loca-
tions depicted below.
 Never push or pull the aluminum dock with a winch, ATV or vehicle.
 Always remove decking panels and raise pipes not supported by wheels when pulling the frame in or out of the
water.
 Docks are not to be left in freezing water.
 All dock surfaces can be slippery when wet. Please use caution when stepping or walking on any dock surface.
 Never leave the lake end of the dock unsupported. Always support corners of the Patio platform.
 Roll-in kits should be installed at the very end of the dock for best stability. Additional posts may be required if roll-
in kits are installed at locations other than what is recommended.
 Always assemble the dock frame so there is a 4 ft. Truss End Rail (PN 10803) every 4 feet and at both ends of
the dock. Patio sections must be closed on both ends using the 4 ft. Truss End Rail.
 Install flat Transition Plates when connecting two 8 ft. frame assemblies (bottom only). Transition Plates are not
required at joints with support legs.
 Patriot docks are modular allowing for the flexibility to add length or change the configuration as desired. Addition-
al parts may be required for certain configurations.
Tools Required: M14, M15 and M19 metric size or 9/16”, 5/8” and 3/4” SAE size wrenches or ratchet w/ sockets,
Rubber Mallet
Recommended Tools: Cordless Impact wrench / drill with above socket sizes, work gloves, safety glasses
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Standard Jack Lengths:
< 16’ = 24” Jack
24’+ = 48” Jack
PN10800 Aluminum Frame 4’x8’
1. (2) 4’ Truss End Rail
2. (1) Left Side Rail
3. (1) Right Side Rail
4. (1) Connecting Rail
5. (1) Short SHORE END Center Support Tube (47”)
6. (1) Long LAKE END Center Support Tube (48”)
7. (1) 8’ Diagonal Brace (8’x 1”x 1” angle) (not shown)
8. (1) Transition plate (17.5”x 1.5” flat bar) (not shown)
Parts List
Assembly Hardware
A. (20) M10 x ≈ 35mm Flanged Bolt
B. (2) M10 x ≈ 40mm Flanged Bolt
C. (22) M10 Flanged Nut
Lake End
Shore End
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Support Locations

Patriot Dock Assembly
Helpful Hints for Patriot Dock Assembly:
1. Visit www.patriotdocks.com for step-by-step photo and video instructions under the Instructions and FAQ sections.
2. Each frame section is NOT built individually. Each additional section is attached and built off of the previous section.
3. Do not tighten any bolts until the frame or frames are fully assembled.
4. The 4 ft. Truss End Rail and Connecting Rail (Items 3 and 4) always fit inside the vertical angles of the 8’ Side Rails.
5. Use the shorter M10 flanged bolts (Item A) for all joints except the center of the Connecting Rail (Item 4), where the
two 3/8” –16 X 1.50” bolts are used (Item B).
Frame Assembly Steps (diagrams on page 4 and 5):
• Layout all the 4 x 8 ft frame components on level ground. Orient the components so the Short Center Support Tube
(Item 5) is on the shore end of the frame and the Long Center Support Tube (Item 6) is on the lake end of the frame. See
drawings for reference.
• Starting with the shore end of the frame, loosely bolt the 4 ft Truss End Rail (Item 1) to the Left and Right Side Rails
(Item 2 and 3) using the M10 flanged bolt and nut. Note: The lip on the side rails face upward. Notice the orienta-
tion of the center vertical angle on the Side Rails, this determines Left and Right sides.
• Bolt the second 4 ft Truss End Rail (Item 1) at the center of the two Side Rails.
• Bolt the Short Center Support Tube between the two End Rails on the shore end of the frame. Do not install the M10
nuts until after the next step.
• Bolt the Long Center Support Tube between the middle 4’ Truss End Rail (Item 1) and Connecting Rail (Item 4) using
the M10 flanged long bolts. Wait to install M10 nuts until after next frame section has been joined to the first.
• Connect the next 4 x 8 ft frame by fitting the two Side Rails and 4 ft Truss End Rail into the bolts from the previous
step and install the M10 nuts to fasten the joint. See drawings on next page.
• Finish attaching the remaining 4 x 8 ft frames by repeating steps above. Repeat until the entire straight frame is assem-
bled.
• Lastly, install the loose 4 ft Truss End Rail (Item 1) to the lake end of the straight length of dock frames (shown in red
on next page). Tighten all bolted connections throughout the dock assembly.
• Rotate dock frame on its side or prop up frame on blocks to install Transition Plates (Item 8) and 8 ft Diagonal Braces
(Item 7) in the holes on the bottom of the assembled frames. The Transition Plates strengthen the connection between 4
x 8 ft frame connections. The Diagonal Braces are installed under each 8 ft frame, alternating directions on each frame.
The braces will form a Z type pattern
under the frame to control sway.
• If your dock has a Patio or “L”
configuration, preassemble the 4 x 8
frame and connect to the straight dock
section using six M10 flanged bolts
and nuts.
Jack Supports:
Mount drop leg/base or wheel axle to each
Screw Jack. (see pg. 7 for illustrations)
Bolt Screw Jack to frame using (4) 3/8” x
1” bolt/nuts. See page 6 for mounting
location.
Note: Each 8’ frame section has (6)
Screw Jack mounting locations.
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DO NOT assemble frames individually. Join frames
together while assembling. Assembly hardware passes
through the lake end of the first frame and through the
shore end of the next frame.
The 4’ Truss End Rail on the lake face of the dock
(marked in red) is not included in the PN10800
Frame Assembly.
ABOVE: Top view of two frames being joined together.
Assembly bolts pass through all aluminum components being joined together.
See diagram on next page for further joint details, including Diagonal Brace and
Transition Plate installation.
After straight run of pier is assembled, patio sections
can be added.
Assemble patio section completely. Bolt parallel to
straight pier using six 3/8” bolts. Patio section can be
oriented as an “L” shape, hole drilling required.
Lake
Shore
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Terminal ends of completed
pier are always finished with a
4’ Truss End Rail (shown in
red).

The Diagonal Braces and Transition Plates share the same mounting holes and assembly bolts. The Diagonal Braces should alternate direction on each frame, creating a zig-zag pattern.

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1/2” Bolts
Install Post Bracket
using two 1/2” bolts.
(included with Post
Bracket)
Loosen set bolts,
install 1-1/2” i.d.
schedule 40 support
pipe and add Pipe
Cap and either Foot
Plate base or the ax-
le components.
Install Aluminum Jack
using four 3/8” bolts.
Add Drop Leg or Axle
attachment.
Install optional fender to
the Jack using two of the
alternate mounting holes.
Support Locations
Shore end of assembled dock
rests on and is supported by
the shoreline.
Optional Shore Ramps are
available. Outside corners of patio
sections need supports.
Jack Supports Pipe Supports

Stationary and Rolling Supports
NOTE: There must be no more than a 16 ft. span between supports!
• For stationary Screw Jack supports, assemble the Drop Leg base by inserting vertical tube into
the flat base and secure using M12 bolt/nut. Insert vertical tube into Screw Jack opening, set
height and install M12 bolt/nut.
• To install the Jack Axle attachment, slide Jack Axle over traveling tube of the Screw Jack and
install M12 bolt. Install wheel onto Jack Axle, use washers on both side of wheel, secure in place
with Hitch Pin.
NOTE: Drop Leg components are not used in conjunction with the Jack Axle attachment.
• For Bumper attachment, install on mounted Screw Jack using (2) 3/8” x 3” Plastic bolt/nut.
Mount bolts in diagonally-opposite corners.
Wheels are orientated outward on 4 ft. wide docks.
Wheels are orientated inward on 8 ft. wide docks.
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Decking Installation
Lastly, after the dock has been assembled completely, installed in the water and leveled throughout, then the pier is
ready for the decking to be installed. The most efficient way to set the decking in place is to start at the shore end of
the dock and set each panel in place, working towards the lake end. Removal is the opposite of installation.
When installing Aluminum Deck Panels, first apply the
adhesive backed Rubber Insulator to the aluminum
frames. The Rubber Insulator is installed down the length
of the 8’ Side Rails and down the length of the Center
Support Tubes. (Only used with aluminum deck)
The Rubber Insulator is not to be installed in the di-
rection of the 4 ft. width, only lengthwise.
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The Cedar Deck Panel is simply set in place. The cedar panels
are sold untreated and can be installed as is. To extend the service life
of the cedar deck, a water repellant sealant can be applied (for best
results, do not use colored stain).
The Cedar Decking does not utilize a deck locker mechanism but it is
recommended that the panels be secured to the frame in some capacity.
(zip-ties are commonly used)
To assemble the aluminum deck
panel, lay out the deck boards, slide
stinger onto boards. Position stringer
approx. 12” from edge. Repeat with
other stringer on opposite side.
Ensure board ends are straight,
tighten set screws to secure panel.
To assemble the poly deck panel, lay
out deck boards. Align stringer with
pre drilled hole on bottom side of
poly board. Secure with included
screw.
PN10867: Deck Locker
Use the optional Deck
Locker to secure the 4x4’
poly deck panel onto the
dock frame.
11-3/4”
PN10868: Aluminum
Deck Lockers can be
installed on the panel
to secure the decking
to the frame.
*Sold Separately*
Stringer