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6/1/2008

PATRIOT DOCKS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your new Patriot Dock purchase. This manual contains instructions to assemble

basic dock configurations for use at typical shoreline application. It is possible to add sections and

combine configurations to the basic configurations as long as installation guidelines are adhered to

(subject to lake and shoreline conditions). Please refer to www.patriotdocks.com

for answers to

frequently asked questions and other suggestions.

US Dock and Hardware LLC

Harris, MN

www.usdockandhardware.com www.patriotdocks.com

(651) 674-2450

Summary of content (8 pages)

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6/1/2008 PATRIOT DOCKS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations on your new Patriot Dock purchase. This manual contains instructions to assemble basic dock configurations for use at typical shoreline application. It is possible to add sections and combine configurations to the basic configurations as long as installation guidelines are adhered to (subject to lake and shoreline conditions). Please refer to www.patriotdocks.com for answers to frequently asked questions and other suggestions.
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STRAIGHT SECTIONAL DOCKS STRAIGHT ROLL-IN DOCKS ROLL-IN PATIO DOCKS General Guidelines: 1. Maximum recommended unsupported span for Patriot Aluminum Dock Frames is 16 feet. Always support outside corners. Use additional posts to add stability as necessary. 2. Always use Patriot Dock Pipe Post Brackets (PN 10810), Post Foot Plates (PN 10811) and 1½ Schedule 40 galvanized pipe (PN 10812-10815) for support posts on Patriot Docks. Installing other parts may result in an unstable dock or unsafe installation.
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TOOLS NEEDED 9/16” and ¾” Wrenches & Ratchet w/Sockets May Be Required: Knife Drill with 3/8” Bit Hammer Flat File Phillips Screwdriver or Drill ½” (12mm) Socket Pliers COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. The 4’x 8’ Aluminum Truss Frame, PN 10800 includes the following components: (2) Side Frames (2) Center Tubes (1I) Long and (1) Short (2) Middle Rails (Same as End Rail PN 10803) 8 ft Diagonal Brace (1) Connector Rail (12) 3/8-16 X 1.0 Bolts/Nuts (6) 3/8-16 X 1.62 Bolts/Nuts 2.
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3. Decking is available in Cedar Drop-in Sections (PN 10870) or in Poly Dock-Top™ Sections (PN10860). Four molded Dock Tops and at least 6 Deck Clips (PN 10869) are required to assemble each 4x4 Poly DockTop™ Section. Cedar Deck Section PN 10870 Poly Dock-Top Section PN 10860 Deck Clips PN 10869 4.
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PATRIOT DOCK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: SHORE END LAKE END SHORE END SHORE END LAKE END LAKE END
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ASSEMBLE ALUMINUM FRAME: 1. Lay out each 4 ft X 8 ft Aluminum Frame Assembly PN 10800 end to end in the desired basic configuration on a flat surface. • Remove each component from the 4 ft X 8 ft Aluminum Frame Assembly packages and unwrap the protective plastic from the components. • Place the 8-ft long Side Frame Rails in two lines making sure the ends marked SHORE are pointing to one direction and the ends marked LAKE are pointed in the opposite direction.
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12. Check to make sure the frame components are flush and tighten all bolted connections with tools. INSTALL PIPE SUPPORTS AND ROLL-IN KITS: 1. Install Pipe Post Brackets (PN 10810) using ½ - 13 X 1 inch bolts provided as shown on the basic configuration layouts. The nuts are slipped into the pockets and the shorter bolts fasten the brackets to the Side Frame Rail. The ½-13 X 1.25 inch bolts are stainless steel and should be screwed into the weld nuts on the Post Bracket.
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View Assembly Photos, Hints, and FAQs at www.patriotdocks.com. LIMITED WARRANTY US Dock and Hardware LLC provides a limited warranty for plastic Dock-Top™ decking panels to the original purchaser only when purchased from an authorized dealer. The Dock-Top™ is not warranted in conjunction with other products not manufactured by US Dock and Hardware LLC. INTENDED USE: Dock-Top™ panels are intended to be installed on marine docks as decking and are not intended for any other use.