Congratulations on your purchase of an AccuDock Kayak dock. The 8 X 12 Kayak dock with a 36" X 8' slip will provide you with many hours of safe and easy entry and exit from your dock - and allow you to store your kayak right on the float which results in more time kayaking and less time lugging and toting them around.
Here is our finished product: Fully assembly with 2 person should take around 3 hours.
Make sure you have the following parts and tools:
1 - 4 X 8 X 8" FLOATING DOCK
2 - 30" X 8 X 8' FLOATING DOCKS
2 - STYLE "S" Straight connectors
2 - STYLE "TC" connectors
4 - 5/16 X 3" bolts for TC connectors
16 set bolts
Overhead assist bar - if ordered
(2 - 5/16 X 3.5" hex head bolts to install overhead assist bar)
The first step is to lay the docks out on the ground/dock/shore/water in the position they will be installed. There will be letters "A" written on the sides of the frames - just line up the letters so that they match. YOUR DOCK WAS FULLY ASSEMBLED AT OUR ACCUDOCK FACTORY; bump strip and any other accessories were fully installed - letter designations were put on the frames of the floats to make it much easier for you to re-assemble your dock and make sure it is put together correctly.
The underwater connector is the first piece that MUST be installed - otherwise you will have to take the whole dock apart, if this step is not done first. Install the underwater connector by removing the bolts in the ends of the floats, slide the connector in and slide the floats back together, and re-insert the bolts. NOTE: THE UNDERWATER CONNECTOR HAS AN "INSIDE" AND AN "OUTSIDE", AND MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE "INSIDE" SIDE FACING THE SLIP - OTHERWISE IT WON'T SLIDE IN EASILY, IF YOU TRY TO SLIDE IT IN THE WRONG WAY.
UNDERWATER CONNECTOR
This can be easily done by hanging the ends of the two floats over the side of your dock or seawall to assemble.
Install the connectors which will connect the finger floats to the main dock - making sure to not tighten the bolts or set bolts until the docks have been pushed together fully. SLIDE THE DOCKS TOGETHER EVENLY - DO NOT GET ONE SIDE WAY AHEAD OF THE OTHER AS IT WILL BIND AND NOT PUSH TOGETHER.
Use a screw driver to lift the lid slightly to push the "T" connector into position.
Once the dock is fully together - tighten the thru-bolts only till snug - do not over tighten (TIGHTEN UNTIL THE LOCK WASHER FLATTENS OUT - THEN ANOTHER 1/2 TURN.) Now tighten the set bolts - tighten by hand, then another 1/2 turn with a wrench. Polyethylene - the material the float is made out of - expands with heat, and it may require you drilling out one or more of the bolt holes to assist in getting the bolts back into their holes.
Lower your dock into the water and push into position and connect according to what type of connection system you purchased. See HOW TO INSTALL SECTION.
Congratulations your dock is ready to use. Have fun and remember to send pictures to Kim@accudock.com of your floats being used. We will publish them on the testimonials page of the web site.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DIFFICULTIES
CALL JOHN AT 954-849-2631 FOR ASSISTANCE.
AccuDock is The Ultimate Floating Dock System! Our Floating Docks are Lightweight, Portable, Durable, and Affordable. Nationwide and International Shipping upon request. Call 954-785-7557 for your Floating Dock System Today.
