Dock Edge + Aluminum Flip-Up Ladders - Manuel

DOCK LADDER ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
- Assemble gables (hand rails) to step rails prior to securing to the dock
surface.
- Assemble tubing as per diagram making sure holes are aligned.
- 4 Step & 5 Step models: always use 1 or 2 step extensions at the
bottom of the ladder assembly.
All Models:
1- Fit step rail tubes (A) over the lower vertical sections of the hand rails (B).
2- Align the screw holes in the hand rails with the holes in the step rails and
insert 5/16” machine screws through the holes as shown. Screw head should
be on the inside of the step rail.
3- Thread a 5/16” lock nut over the protruding threads of the screw.
Tighten securely and sufficiently to engage the locking portion of the lock nut.
Fixed Ladders:
4a- Place completed ladder assembly on dock in the desired location. Using the holes in the hand rail mounting plates(C), mark mounting hole locations
through the holes and onto the dock. Remove the ladder assembly and drill pilot holes in the locations marked for mounting the ladder onto the dock.
5a- Using lag bolts and washers, lag the ladder to the dock at each pilot hole location.
NOTE: Softwood docks such as cedar should have holes drilled through the dock and carriage bolts, washers and locking nuts used to secure the ladder to
the dock.
Flip-Up Ladders:
4b- Affix the hinge plates (D) to the hand rails with screws, washers and locking nuts as shown in the illustration below and tighten securely but not enough
to hinder movement of the ladder about the pivot. They may be tightened further after installation if necessary.
5b- Place completed ladder assembly on dock in the desired location.
6- Mark the location of the back and side edges of the hinge plates onto
the dock surface with a pencil.
7- Swing the ladder assembly up to expose the mounting holes of the
hinge plates. Position the hinge plates with the pencil marks previously
made on the dock and mark the location of the mounting holes on the
dock.
8- Remove the ladder assembly and drill pilot holes in the locations
marked for mounting the hinge plates onto the dock.
9- Using lag bolts and washers lag the hinge plates securely to the dock
at each pilot hole location.
NOTE: Softwood docks such as cedar should have holes drilled through the dock and
carriage bolts, washers and locking nuts used to secure the ladder to the dock.
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Aluminum Fixed and Aluminum Flip-Up Ladders
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CAUTION:
Failure to follow proper installation instructions may
lead to product failure and personal injury.
Regularly inspect for wear or damage. Replace as necessary.
DO NOT exceed the ladders’ maximum capacity of 400lb. (181Kg)
35 Armthorpe Road
Brampton, Onatrio
L6T 5M4
1-800-295-3625
www.dockedge.com
Made in Canada Printed in Canada
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Tools & Materials Required
7/16” wrenches or sockets (Fixed & Flip-Up)
Phillips screw driver (Fixed & Flip-Up)
2 x 5/8” wrench (Flip-Up)
Recommended Minimum Hardware (Fixed & Flip-Up)
5/16” x 2-1/2” Lag bolts & washers (4)each
or Carriage Bolts, nuts & washers (4) each
QTY
Parts List (Fixed & Flip-Up) 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step
• Upper Hand Rails 2 2 2
• 3 Step Lower Unit 1 1 1
• 5/16” Stainless Steel Nylok nuts for rail-to-step 2 4 4
• 5/16” x 2” Stainless Steel Bolts for rail-to-step 2 4 4
• Dock Mounting Brackets (Flip-Up only) 2 2 2
• 2” Dia. Spacer Washers (Flip-Up only) 2 2 2
• 3/8” x 2.5” Stainless Steel bolt (Flip-Up only) 2 2 2
• 3/8” Stainless Steel Nylok nut (Flip-Up only) 2 2 2
• 3/8” Flat washer (Flip-Up only) 2 2 2
• Stainless Steel self tapping screw (Flip-Up only) 1 1 1
(for Flip-Up cable locking pin cable attachment)
• Cable and retainer pin assembly 1 1 1
• 1 Step Extension 1
• 2 Step Extension 1