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PS 1605
Assembly Instructions
Resin Dock Ladder
Resin Dock LadderResin Dock Ladder
Heavy-Duty
4-Step Con iguration 5-Step Con iguration

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Pencil
Hammer
TOOLS REQUIRED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dock Ladder Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4-Step Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5-Step Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Premium Dock Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Aluminum Dock Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Commercial Grade or Standard Dock Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
COMPONENTS REQUIRED
FOR
PREMIUM DOCK ONLY
Tape easure
Sawhorses (optional)
(2) PS 1348
Accessory Brackets
(Purchase Separately)
COMPONENTS INCLUDED
(2) Hand Rails (1) Steps
(4) Ladder
Brackets
(2) Plate
Washers
(2) Ladder Strips
HARDWARE INCLUDED
(36) ³₈" Flat Washers
(14) ³₈" x1¹₄" Hex Bolts
(22) ³₈" Lock Washers
(8) ³₈" x 2" Carriage Bolts
(22) ³₈" Hex Nuts
Safety Glasses
⁹⁄₁₆" Wrench
Socket Wrench
Drill
³⁄₈" drill bit
⁹⁄₁₆" socket

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SELECT YOUR CONFIGURATION
Select your configuration based on the height from the bottom of the water to the top of your dock.
4-Step A embly
5-Step A embly
Items for TEP 1:
(2) Hand Rails
(1) Steps
(2) Ladder Strips
(10) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(20) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(10) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(10) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
Position the hand rails, the ladder strips and the steps as shown.
Attach hand rails to steps using ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock
washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts as shown.
Tighten firmly using a ⁹⁄₁₆" socket and wrench but do not overtighten.

I installing on a Premium Dock, go to Page 5.
I installing on an Aluminum Dock, go to Page 8.
I installing on a Commercial Grade or Standard Dock, go to Page 12.
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Items for TEP 2:
(2) Ladder Brackets
(2) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(4) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(2) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(2) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
Attach bracket temporarily to outside of the hand
rail using ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers,
³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts as shown.
Repeat for the other side.
Hand tighten nuts at this time.

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TEP 3: Adding Accessory
Brackets
At the desired location, install the
Accessory Brackets 24" apart as
shown.
Remove 1" bolts where needed for
Accessory Brackets.
Position Accessory Brackets top and
bottom as shown. Secure with ³⁄₈" x
1" carriage bolt, ³⁄₈" washers and ³⁄₈"
lock nuts.
Note: Brackets should be
straight and lush with the side o
the trim.
Attach the ladder brackets to the
frame as shown.
Items for TEP 4:
(2) Ladder Brackets
(4) ³⁄₈" x 1" Stainless Steel Hex Bolts
(supplied with the Accessory Bracket)
(4) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
INSTALLATION ON A PREMIUM DOCK
Additional Items Required for TEP 3:
INSTALL ACCESSORY BRACKETS
IMPORTANT: Accessory Brackets (PS 1348) come wit ³⁄₈" x 1" GALVANIZED carriage bolts for mounting t e
brackets to t e dock frame and ³⁄₈" x 1" STAINLESS STEEL ex bolts for mounting t e ladder brackets
to t e accessory brackets.
DO NOT use t e galvanized ex bolts supplied wit t e dock frame kit to attac t e ladder brackets or ot er
accessories. Alt oug t ey look similar to stainless steel, t e galvanized ex bolt will damage t e
accessory brackets.
Position the ladder brackets facing
each other as shown. Secure with
³⁄₈" x 1" STAINLESS STEEL hex bolts
provided with Accessory Brackets
and ³⁄₈" flat washers provided with the
Dock Ladder.
24"
(2) PS 1348 Accessory Brackets (Purchase Separately)

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Items for TEP 5:
(1) Ladder Assembly
(2) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(2) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
Attach the ladder temporarily
to the dock as shown.
ake sure the ladder is resting
firmly against the top and side
of the dock. Temporarily insert
a ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex bolt and a ³⁄₈"
flat washer through the side
bracket to hold ladder in place
as shown.
ark the two outermost holes of the two top brackets inside the groove of the Resin Dock Top as shown.
Remove the ladder from the dock and remove the two brackets installed temporarily on the ladder.
Items for TEP 6:
(2) Ladder Brackets
(2) Plate Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" x 2" Carriage Bolts
(4) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
At the previously marked locations, drill ³⁄₈"
holes through the top of the dock.
Position ladder brackets on the top facing
each other and place plate washers at the
bottom as shown.
Secure using ³⁄₈" x 2" carriage bolts, ³⁄₈" flat
washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts
as shown. Do not over tighten.
NOTE: If you are installing the ladder on a floating dock, you will need to remove the float(s) located under the
brackets prior to this step. After completing this step, reattach the float(s).
ark these holes
(both sides).
Tight against top
and sides.

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Items for TEP 7:
(1) Ladder Assembly
(4) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(8) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
Attach ladder to dock permanently
making sure it rests firmly against the
top and sides of the dock.
Secure using ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex bolts, ³⁄₈"
flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈"
hex nuts as shown. Do not over
tighten.
NOTE: Before using the ladder, ALWAYS make sure it is firmly secured to the dock.

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INSTALLATION ON AN ALUMINUM DOCK
Repeat for the other side. Hand tighten nuts at this time.
Place the bracket on the outside of the hand rail, the back surface of the bracket must
be flush with the back of the hand rail. The bracket must also be as close as possible
to the TOP of the pocket as shown.
Using the lower hole of the bracket, attach bracket temporarily to the hand rail using
³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts as shown.
Items for TEP 3:
(2) Ladder Brackets
(2) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(4) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(2) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(2) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
These surfaces
must be flush.

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Items for TEP 4:(1) Ladder Assembly
When attaching the ladder to a dock with a Resin
Dock Top (PS 1320), align the holes of the top bracket
over the grooves of the Resin Dock Top and mark the
two outermost holes of the bracket as shown.
The side bracket needs to be marked at the first and
third hole up from the bottom as shown.
Repeat for the other side.
Remove the ladder from the dock and remove all four
brackets temporarily installed on the ladder.
Note:Failure to use the holes identi ied will create an inter erence when bolting brackets to the dock.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
When attaching the ladder to a dock with wood or
composite decking, align the holes of the top bracket
with the center of the planks and mark the two outer-
most holes of the bracket as shown.
The side bracket needs to be marked at the first and
third hole up from the bottom as shown.
Repeat for the other side.
Remove the ladder from the dock and remove all four
brackets temporarily installed on the ladder.
Set the ladder temporarily at the desired location. ake sure
ladder is resting firmly against the top and side of the dock.
(Fig. 1 or Fig. 2)
RESIN DOCK TOP
WOOD OR COMPOSITE DECKING
Warning: Do not install brackets over the joints of two
2' x 2' dock top sections. Brackets m st be
installed on a contin o s section of the Resin
Dock Top.

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Items for TEP 5:
(4) Ladder Brackets
(2) Plate Washers
(8) ³⁄₈" x 2" Carriage Bolts
(8) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(8) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(8) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
At the previously marked locations, drill ³⁄₈" holes through the
top and side of the dock.
NOTE: If you are installing the ladder on a floating dock, you will need to remove the float(s) located under the
brackets prior to this step. After completing this step, reattach the float(s).
Attach ladder brackets to the side of the dock facing each
other as shown (Fig. 2). Secure using ³⁄₈" x 2" carriage
bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts
as shown.
Attach ladder brackets on the top facing each other and
place plate washers at the bottom as shown (Fig. 1).
Secure using ³⁄₈" x 2" carriage bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈"
lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts as shown. Do not over
tighten.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Note: If decking boards are 2" or thicker, yo will need to
remove plate washer.

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Items for TEP 6:
(1) Ladder Assembly
(4) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(8) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
Attach ladder to dock permanently making sure it rests firmly against the
top and sides of the dock.
Secure using ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and
³⁄₈" hex nuts as shown. Do not over tighten.
NOTE: Before using the ladder, ALWAYS make sure it is firmly secured to the dock.
Repeat for the other side.

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INSTALLATION ON A COMMERCIAL GRADE
OR STANDARD DOCK
Items for TEP 3:
(2) Ladder Brackets
(2) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(4) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(2) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(2) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
Repeat for the other side. Hand tighten nuts at this time.
Place the bracket on the outside of the hand rail, the back surface of the bracket
must be flush with the back of the hand rail. The bracket must also be as close as
possible to the BOTTO of the pocket as shown.
Using the upper hole, attach bracket temporarily to the hand rail using ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex
bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts as shown.
These surfaces
must be flush.

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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
RESIN DOCK TOP
WOOD OR COMPOSITE DECKING
Items for TEP 4:(1) Ladder Assembly
When attaching the ladder to a dock with a Resin
Dock Top (PS 1320), align the holes of the top bracket
over the grooves of the Resin Dock Top and mark the
two outermost holes of the bracket as shown.
The side bracket needs to be marked at the first and
third hole up from the bottom as shown.
Repeat for the other side.
Remove the ladder from the dock and remove all four
brackets temporarily installed on the ladder.
When attaching the ladder to a dock with wood or
composite decking, align the holes of the top bracket
with the center of the planks and mark the two outer-
most holes of the bracket as shown.
The side bracket needs to be marked at the first and
third hole up from the bottom as shown.
Repeat for the other side.
Remove the ladder from the dock and remove all four
brackets temporarily installed on the ladder.
Set the ladder temporarily at the desired location as shown.
ake sure ladder is resting firmly against the top and side of
the dock. (Fig. 1 or Fig. 2)
Note:Failure to use the holes identi ied will create an inter erence when bolting brackets to the dock.
Warning: Do not install brackets over the joints of two
2' x 2' dock top sections. Brackets m st be
installed on a contin o s section of the Resin
Dock Top.

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Items for TEP 5:
(4) Ladder Brackets
(2) Plate Washers
(8) ³⁄₈" x 2" Carriage Bolts
(8) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(8) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(8) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
At the previously marked locations, drill ³⁄₈" holes through the top
and side of the dock.
Attach ladder brackets to the side of the dock facing each
other as shown (Fig. 2). Secure using ³⁄₈" x 2" carriage
bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts
as shown.
NOTE: If you are installing the ladder on a floating dock, you will need to remove the float(s) located under the
brackets prior to this step. After completing this step, reattach the float(s).
Note: If decking boards are 2" or thicker, yo will need to
remove plate washer.
Attach ladder brackets on the top facing each other and
place plate washers at the bottom as shown (Fig. 1).
Secure using ³⁄₈" x 2" carriage bolts, ³⁄₈" flat washers, ³⁄₈"
lock washers and ³⁄₈" hex nuts as shown. Do not over
tighten.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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Items for TEP 6:
(1) Ladder Assembly
(4) ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" Hex Bolts
(8) ³⁄₈" Flat Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Lock Washers
(4) ³⁄₈" Hex Nuts
Attach ladder to dock permanently
making sure it rests firmly against the
top and sides of the dock.
Secure using ³⁄₈" x 1¹⁄₄" hex bolts, ³⁄₈"
flat washers, ³⁄₈" lock washers and ³⁄₈"
hex nuts as shown. Do not over
tighten.
NOTE: Before using the ladder, ALWAYS make sure it is firmly secured to the dock.
TATEMENT OF WARRANTY
15-Year Warranty
PlayStar, Inc. arrants these goods to be free from defects in material and
orkmanship under normal and proper usage and is limited to the original
o ner.
No arranty is offered on goods subject to normal ear and tear, unreason-
able use, abuse, improper installation or maintenance, vandalism, alterations
or modifications, acts of God, cosmetic issues including scratches, rust and
discoloration, or product not used as intended or designed.
PlayStar, Inc. reserves the right to examine photographs, physical
merchan-
dise claimed to be defective, and to recover said merchandise, freight
prepaid by purchaser, prior to disposition of arranty claims.
PlayStar’s sole liability under this arranty is strictly limited to the repair or
replacement of any defective product. In no event shall PlayStar’s liability
under this arranty exceed the actual cost of
materials necessary for repair
or replacement of the product covered, hichever is less. PlayStar shall not
be liable for incidental, indirect, or consequential damages caused by its
products.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express or
implied, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a par-
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Dock Ladder P 1605
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