FLOATING DOCK HARDWARE - How To Guide USE BLUE LABELLED OR BLUE DOT • COMPONENTS FOR FLOATING DOCK CONSTRUCTION HOW TO BUILD A 6' x 12' Floating Dock 1 Assemble main framework. Drill holes for DE93122F. DESCRIPTION LENGTH or PART # QTY. 144” INTER-DOCK CONNECTION1 - End Stringer 2" x 6" x 144" 2 48” 48” 48” 2 - Center Stringer 2" x 6" x 141" 2 F H H F F 1 3 - Side Stringer 2" x 6" x 69" 2 F D G H H G D F D Z DECK 4 - Cross Stringer 2" x 6" x 21" 4 J 4 4 J 24” H H D - Inside Corner DE92104F 4 BOARD H G G H 2 H H G H H G F - Backer Plate DE93122F 8 G - Joist Corner DE99002F 12 DIRECTION3 3 24” 72” H - Washer Plate DE99006F 24 H H H G G H 1 2 E - Carriage Bolt 1/2" x 2 ⁄2" 80 H H G G H H V - Lock Washers 1/2" 80 J 4 4 J 24” F D G H H G D F D T Y- Nuts 1/2" 80 1 F H H F F Note: items E, V & T are all included in packages of 8 in 141” Hardware Fastening Kit DE85100F.
Squaring Your Dock Structure Check the squareness by measuring from corner to corner of the frame in an “X” pattern as I shown. The measurement should be +/- 1/4" between each other. Lock the framework into square by temporarily securing a piece of lumber (I) across one corner as shown below.
2 Lay the dock frame upside down on a flat 2a Assemble optional rails surface in order to easily install floats. for flush mount floats if M Assemble center desired. joists to fit J For flush mount floats M recessed flanges (optional) using Howell™ J 400, DE99242F. of DE99246F J M floats. Lay floats into M position on the J M J dock framework and mark each J mounting hole location. Drill 3/16" Lay floats into position on the mounting pilot holes at each rails and mark each mounting hole FLOAT location to be used. location. Drill 3/16" pilot holes at each FLOAT Joist or location to be used. Mounting main Rail frame Note: floats may be Joist or secured to framework main frame & stringers. DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. For flush mount floats J - 400 Float DE99242F 5 DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. such as the Howell™ M - Optional float rails 2" x 6" x 72" 7 J - 550 Float DE99246F 4 400, DE99242F, refer N - Screws #10 x 3" 80 Float Fastener Kits DE85125F 3 to Step 2a. Float Fastener Kits DE85125F 4
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3 Assemble decking and connector 4 FLOATING DOCK ANCHORAGE hinges. (Hinges if attaching to O another dock structure or shore footing.)
P DESCRIPTION LENGTH QTY. O - Decking 5/4" x 6" x 72" 26 Q Anchorage Q DE99013F to suit Chain Retainer NOTE: Decking lumber is milled to have N - Screws #10 x 3" 156 one “cap” or “crown” surface which will DESCRIPTION LENGTH or PART # QTY. allow water to flow away from the deck surface. When mounting the deck boards to the dock frame it is recommended to fasten the decking “cap”/ “crown” up. P - Chain Retainer DE99013F 2 H - Washer Plate DE99006F 4 Galvanized chain 5/16" x 48' approx 1 Hardware & Fasteners required (referenced by item letter) Hardware Fastener Kit DE85100F 1 Q - Anchorage Min. 125lb ea. 2
D F G H K P Tools Required for the DE92104F DE93122F DE99002F DE99006F DE99004F DE99013F Inside Corner Backer Plate Joist Corner Washer Plate Outside Corner Chain Retainer average Dock Build (excludes sizing/cutting of structural wood members)
• Electric Drill • 1/2” drill bit or auger U W X Y Z • 3/8” socket wrench • 9/16” socket DE96111F DE99009F DE99010F DE99011F DE99012F Connector Pin Male Corner Hinge Female Corner Hinge Female T Connector Male T Connector • 9/16” wrench • #2 Robertson (square) bit drive for decking screws • 3/16” drill bit • Pencil L S E T V N Lag Bolts Flat Washers Carriage Bolts Nuts Lock Washers Deck Screws
Hardware Requirements for Other Dock Sizes
DESCRIPTION PART # 10 x 10 Dock 12 x 12 Dock 6 x 20 Dock 8 x 20 Dock 10 x 20 Dock G - Joist Corner DE99002F 12 14 8 20 16 H - Washer Plate DE99006F 24 28 16 40 32 D - Inside Corner DE92104F 4 4 F - Backer Plate DE93122F 8 8 8 8 8 K - Outside Corner DE99004F 4 4 4 J - Howell 550 Float* DE99246F 5 7 6 8 9 J - Howell 400 Float (alternate) DE99242F 6 9 8 10 13
Hardware Fastener Kit (8 pack Carriage Bolts, Lock Washers & Nuts) DE85100F 10 11 8 14 12
Float Fastener Kit (8 pack Lag Bolts & Flat Washers) DE85125F 5 7 6 8 9 P - Chain Retainer DE99013F 2 2 2 2 2 W - Male Corner Hinge DE99009F 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 X - Female Corner Hinge DE99010F 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2 U - Connector Pin DE96111F 2 2 2 2 2 Z - Male T Connector DE99012F 1 or 2 1 or 2 Y - Female T Connector DE99011F 1 or 2 1 or 2
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Important Tips DE93122F Lag Backer Plate Carriage Bolt Wood Bolt Frame Flat Washer DE99006F DE92104F Washer Inside Corner Plate Wood Float Mounting Frame Flange Always drill Lock pilot holes Always use washer plates (DE99006F), Washer for lag bolt backer plate (DE93122F) or mating Nut installation. hardware components together. Always use a lock Always use Farmework of the dock structure washer with each Dock a large flat Frame should be sandwiched between carriage bolt usage washer hardware pieces at all joint locations to prevent bolts at each as shown. loosening over time. lag bolt (sample only, other configurations installation possible) as shown.
FLOTATION CAPACITY FORMULAE, REQUIRED # OF FLOATS Determine total square footage of dock surface area. Multiply the total area by 25 (recommended 25 lb per sq. ft. buoyancy). Divide your answer by the float model number (250, 400, 550 or 600) depending upon float desired.
EXAMPLE (for an 6' x 12' dock using Howell™ 400 floats): 6 x 12 = 72 72 x 25 = 1800 1800 ÷ 400 =4.5 or 5 floats Howell™ 400 Howell™ 550 DE99242F DE99246F
Optional Floating Dock Hardware and Connector Hinge Placement
Hardware for docks up to 12 ft. in length Hardware for docks over 12 ft. in length
DE93122F DE93122F DE99004F DE99004F Backer Plate Backer Plate Outside Corner Outside Corner
DE93122F DE93122F DE93122F DE92104F DE93122F Backer Plate Backer Plate Backer Plate Inside Corner Backer Plate
Connectors for docks up to 12 ft. in length Connectors for docks over 12 ft. in length
DE99012F DE99011F DE99009F DE99010F Male T Connector Female T Connector Male Corner Hinge Female Corner Hinge
DE93122F DE93122F DE93122F DE92104F DE93122F Backer Plate Backer Plate Backer Plate Inside Corner Backer Plate
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6' x 20' Floating Dock
240”
48” 48” 48” 48” 48” W
K K F 2 F F F DECK F F J J J 24” INTER-DOCK CONNECTION F Z
H H BOARDH G G H AT CORNER 2 H H G G H H INTER-DOCK DIRECTION1 3 3 1 24” 72” CONNECTION 10' x 10' Swim Dock AT SIDES H G H H G H 2 H H G H H G INTER-DOCK CONNECTION F Y 117” J J J 24” AT CORNER F F ℄ F F F 58-1/2” F 2 F F F K K 2 D Z F D D F 237” X J J DECK 24” INTER-DOCK G H G CONNECTION H H 2 AT CORNER H H G H
8' x 20' Floating Dock BOARD1 3 1 24” F Z H G H H 240” 2 H G H G H INTER-DOCK 48” 48” 48” 48” 48” W DIRECTION J 24” 120” CONNECTION AT SIDES K K F G H G 2 H H F F F 2 H F F H G H DECK J J J 24” INTER-DOCK F Y CONNECTION 3 24” H G H H G H AT CORNER 2 H G H
H H BOARD H G G H F Z H 3 3 12” 2 INTER-DOCK H H G H H G H H H H 2 G H G CONNECTION H H G H G H H G H G AT CORNER INTER-DOCK J J 24” DIRECTION1 J 4 4 J 1 24” 96” CONNECTION AT SIDES F D D F D Y H G H H G G H H G H 2 2 F F H H G H H G H H F 3 3 12” F Y H G H H G H 2 H H G H H G INTER-DOCK CONNECTION J J J 24” AT CORNER F F F F F 2 K K F 237” X
10' x 20' Floating Dock
240” 48” 48” 48” 48” 48” W K K F 2 12' x 12' Swim Dock F F F F F J J J 24” INTER-DOCK DECK CONNECTION 141” H G H H G H AT CORNER 2 H H G G H H ℄ 70-1/2” F BOARD1 3 3 1 24” F F F Z 2 D Z H G H H G H F D D F 2 H H G H H G INTER-DOCK 24” INTER-DOCK J J J CONNECTION DECK G J H J G CONNECTION DIRECTION 24” 120” H H AT SIDES 2 AT CORNER G H H G H H H G 2 H H H H G G H H F Y 1 3 1 24” 3 3 24” BOARD H G H H H G G H 2 H H H 2 H G H G F Z H H INTER-DOCK G H H G CONNECTION AT CORNER 24” J J J 24” J J J F F H H G INTER-DOCK F F F 2 144” CONNECTION 2 F DIRECTION H ℄ K K H G AT SIDES X 237” 24” G G F Y H H H 2 H H G H 4' x 20' Finger Dock 3 24” H G H H 2 INTER-DOCK H G H J H J G CONNECTION AT CORNER W INTER-DOCK 24” 240” CONNECTION F AT CORNER F D D F F 2 D Y 24” 30” 24” 30” 24” 30” 24” 30” 24” F F K H H H H H H H H K F 1 DECK F G H H G G H H G G H H G G H H G F F Z F F
BOARD J J J J J H G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G H INTER-DOCK DIRECTION 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 45” CONNECTION H G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G H AT SIDES 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 F F F Y F G H H G G H H G G H H G G H H G F 1 K H H H H H H H H K
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IMPORTANT: CMP Group Ltd. assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or representation of the graphic illustrations shown in this hardware guide. These graphic illustrations are not intended to be architectural drawings, and are not to be substituted for engineered drawings. Each is intended as a guideline ONLY. CMP Group Ltd. does not warrant the quantities and/ or bill of materials to be accurate in all uses and applications. Individual dock structures may vary by necessity, preference or design. It may be necessary to vary the amount of materials listed in this guide depending on dock size, material usage, necessity and/ or the severity of the conditions to which the dock structure is subjected to. All graphic illustrations are based on the use of conventional framework of 2” x 6” lumber and decking lumber. Freeboard may be adjusted by using 2” x 8” or 2” x 10” lumber. Substitutions in lumber and hardware placement may affect floatation.
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