Marine Assembly Instructions • Floating Docks • PWC Drive On Make a connection to Life ® 180002613 12/24/14
Preface www.connectadock.com Installation 1-877-742-3071 Connect-A-Port /2XL Product Installation and Use Warning Disclaimer ® Please note that placing a dock in an unsuitable location may void any warranty provided by Connect-A-Dock. Please contact Connect-A-Dock or your local distributor or dealer if you have any questions regarding the suitability of your particular dock location. Storage When storing the Connect-A-Dock outside, the walking surface of the dock needs to face up.
Table of Contents www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 1000 Series—Low Profile (LP) Float Sections ................................................................................................................2 Corner Float Section.......................................................................................................3 Extra Flotation ...............................................................................................................
1000 Series Low Profile (LP) Dock www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16“ (16 mm) Socket wrench Long rope for holding docks to shore. Float Section (FS1030), (FS160) Float Connector (FC1010), (FC1010M) Before you begin: Determine the layout and location of your dock. 1 Hardware Included 3/8” x 1-1/4” (10 mm x 35 mm) Hex bolts Diamond washers Bushings Step 1 Install Float Connectors into all Float Section sockets where other Float Sections will be attached.
1000 Series (LP) Corner Float Section www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16“ (16 mm) Socket wrench Corner Float Section (CFS1010) The Corner Float Section adds strength, stability and more walking space to the fingers of your dock. 1 Hardware Included 3/8“ x 1-1/4“ (10 mm x 35 mm) Hex bolts Diamond washers Bushings Step 1 Install four Float Connectors into Float Section sockets where the Corner Float Section will be attached.
1000 Series (LP) Extra Flotation www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Step 1 After the dock is placed into the water, snap the raised portion of the Extra Flotation up and into the air chamber on the bottom of the Float Section as shown by pushing Extra Flotation down into the water and under the Float Section. Instructions for: Extra Flotation (EF1010) 1 Extra Flotation Gangway Recommendation Use Extra Flotation whenever extra weight is added to your dock for additional buoyancy and stability.
2000 Series High Profile (HP) Dock www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench Long rope for holding docks to shore. Float Section (FS2096), (FS2024) Float Connector (FC2020), (FC2020M) 2 or more people are needed for installation Before you begin: Determine the layout and location of your dock.
2000 Series (HP) Corner Float Section www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16“ (16 mm) Socket wrench Corner Float Section (CFS2022) The Corner Float Section adds strength, stability and more walking space to the fingers of your dock. 1 Hardware Included 3/8“ x 1-1/4“ (10 mm x 35 mm) Hex bolts Diamond washers Bushings Step 1 Install four Float Connectors into Float Section sockets where the Corner Float Section will be attached.
2000 Series (HP) Dual Pole Connector www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Dual Pole Conector (DPC2023) 9/16“ (16 mm) Socket wrench Hardware Included 3/8 x 1-1/4 (10 mm x 35 mm) Hex bolts Diamond washers Bushings 1 Step 1 Install two Float Connectors into Float Section sockets where the Dual Pole Connector will be attached. Secure Float Connectors into sockets with bolts, washers, and bushings as shown (Hand tighten only).
2000 Series (HP) Extra Flotation www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Tools Needed Instructions for: 9/16“ (16 mm) Socket wrench Extra Flotation (EF2020) 2 or more people are needed for installation Before you begin: Determine the layout and location of your dock. When installing a new dock, it is easier to insert the Extra Flotation before the Float Section is placed in the water. For existing docks, go to step 1. Reattach Float Section (1b) to (2b) with Float Connectors (hand tighten only).
2000 Series (HP) Extra Flotation www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 The amount of weight being placed on to the dock will determine the number of Extra Flotations that will be needed.
2000 Series High Profile Utility Channel www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Tools Needed 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench Utility Channel (UT2024), (UT2048), (UTC2048) Before you begin: Determine the layout and location of your utility channel. 1 Hardware Included 3/8” x 1-1/4” (10 mm x 35 mm) Hex bolts Diamond washers Bushings Step 1 Install Float Connectors into all Float Section sockets where Utility Channel Sections will be attached.
2000 Series Utility Channel End Cap www.connectadock.com Tools Needed Drill - 1/8” (3 mm) drill bit Awl Phillips Screw driver 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Utility Channel (UT2024), (UT2048), (UTC2048) Materials Needed 4- #8 Truss head 3/4”(4.2mm x 1.4mm x 20mm) (Stainless Steel) Silcon 1 Step 1 Place End Cap into the Utility Channel with wide side at the top. End Cap placed on male end chaffer side out and female end chaffer side in. Use an awl to mark hole locations. Remove End Cap.
2000 Series Pedestal Lighthouse www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Tools Needed Utility Channel (UT2048), (UTC2048), Pedestal Lighthouse (LH2000) 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench 3/8” (9.5 mm) Drill Bit and Drill Before you begin: Determine the layout and location of your utility channel and Pedestal Lighthouse. Note: Power Pedestal needs to mounted between lid bolt points and not overlapping Utility Channel sections.
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www.connectadock.com Gangway Step 3 With the notched end forward, position aluminum cross members on the back side of the Decking Panel inside the Gangway Frame. 1-877-742-3071 3 Place inside Decking Panel Notch Gangway Frame Float Section Step 4 Slide Decking Panel forward into place. Repeat with second Decking Panel for gangway GW1028. 4 Slide forward Decking Panel Gangway Frame Float Section Step 5 Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 with second Decking Panel for gangway GW1028.
Gangway Roller Kit www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 9/16” Wrench or Socket wrench Not available in metric 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Roller Kit (RK1020) Gangway (GW1024), (GW1028), (GW1032) Items Included (4) 3/8” x 1-1/2” Hex bolts (4) 3/8“ Nuts (4) 3/8” Washers (4) 3/8” Lock washers Step 1 Set Gangway frame upside down on dock. Note: If Panels are on the Gangway Frame, remove before setting Frame upside down. Step 2 Align Rollers to holes on the inside of the Frame.
Gangway Hinge www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Step 5 Turn gangway right side up; then place the Gangway Hinge on top deck of Float Section so square holes on Gangway Hinge match holes on Float Section. 3/8” x 2-1/4” 3/8” x 2-1/4” (10 mm x 60 mm) (10 mm x 60 mm) CARRIAGE BOLTS CARRIAGE BOLTS 6 5 Gangway Step 6 Secure Gangway Hinge to Float Section with 3 carriage bolts. Step 7 Extra Flotation is recommended. *See Extra Flotation instructions.
Gangway Hinge www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Hammer 9/16” (16 mm) socket wrench Drill with 3/8” (10 mm) bit and phillips screw driver bit Gangway Hinge (GH1020GAL), (GH2010), (GH2010M), (GH2156), (GH2156GAL) , (GH2156SS) Upside down view Materials Needed (40) 2” (5.08 cm) Steel deck screws (4) 2” x 12” (5.08 cm x 30.48 cm) Planks cut to length not exceeding 8’ (2.4384 m) (3) 1” x 4” (2.54 cm x 10.
www.connectadock.com Swim Ladder Tools Needed 3/8” Socket wrench (16 mm) (2000 Series) 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Hardware Included Swim Ladder (SL1020), (SL1020M) 1000 Finishing Connector (FC1000), (FC1000M) 2000 Versatile Connector (VC2000), (VC2000M) Both 1000 Series & 2000 Series hardware is included 1 1000 Series—Low Profile (2) 1000 Series Finishing Connectors (2) 3/8” x 1-3/4” (10 mm x 44.
www.connectadock.com Tools Needed Cleat Instructions for: 3/16” (10 mm) Allen Wrench Step 1 Hold metal channel flat alongside plastic straps and slide channel through hole. Step 2 Hold ends of straps between thumb and forefinger and pull toward you until channel rests flush behind dock. Slide plastic cap along straps with other hand until flange of cap is flush with dock.
2000 Series Dual Cleat www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Tools Needed Dual Cleat (DC2000) 3/4” socket wrench Materials Needed 2 (2) - 1/2"-13 x 2- 1/2" long SS Carriage Bolts (2) - 1/2"-13 SS hex nut (2) - 1/2" SS flat washer (2) - 1/2" SS lock washer 1 Step 1 Algin Dual Cleat with float section connector holes. Step 2 3 Insert Carriage Bolts Step 3 Secure Carriage Bolts with Waher, Lock Washer & Hex Nut.
1000 Kayak Assist www.connectadock.com Instructions for: Tools Needed 1000 Series Kayak Assit (KA1000) 3/4” socket wrench 9/16” socket wrench Hardware Included (4) - 3/8"-13 x 2- 1/2" long Carriage Bolts (4) - 3/8"-13 acron nut (4) - 3/8" flat washer 1-877-742-3071 1 Materials Needed (8) - 1/2"-13 x 2- 1/2" long SS Carriage Bolts (8) - 1/2"-13 SS hex nut (8) - 1/2" SS flat washer (8) - 1/2" SS lock washer Step 1 Assemble dock with a 45” opening. Then attach Kayak dock plates with 1/2” hardware.
Finishing Connectors www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Phillips screw driver Finishing Connector (FC1000), (FC2000) Hardware Included Phillips screw Round washer 1 Step 1 Install Finishing Connectors into sockets where needed. Secure Connectors into sockets from top with screw, washer as shown. Don’t over tighten - Screw is tapping into the connector. Use Accessory Connectors to attach functional accessories to your floating dock.
1000 Series (LP) Guardrail www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Tools Needed Instructions for: 9/16” Socket wrench Not available in metric Guardrails (GR1026), (GR1041), (GR1056) Hardware Included (2) 1000 Series (LP) Accessory Connectors (2) 3/8” x 3/4” Hex bolt (2) 3/8” Diamond washers 1 Guardrail Step 1 Using hex bolts and washers, attach both 1000 Series (LP) Accessory Connectors to Guardrail as shown.
2000 Series (HP) Guardrail www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16” Socket wrench Not available in metric Guardrails (GR2044BR),(GR2067BR), (GR2067LPBR), (GR2092BR), (GR2092FSBR) 2 or more people are needed for installation Hardware Included (2) 2000 Series (HP) Accessory Connectors (2) 3/8” x 3/4” Hex bolt (2) 3/8” Diamond washers 1 Step 1 Using hex bolts and washers, attach both 2000 Series (HP) Accessory Connectors to Guardrail as shown.
Self Wicking Planter & Pole Connector www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench Self Wicking Planter (SWP1020) 1000 Pole Connector (PC1010), (PC1010M) 2000 Pole Connector (PC2022), (PC2022M) Hardware Included Wicking Post Rope wick Black retaining washer Hinge pin Step 1 1 Insert Wicking Post thru Planter from the top, making sure that it is fully seated in the bottom of the pot.
Self Wicking Planter www.connectadock.com With your Planter assembly attached to your dock, you are now ready to fill your Planter with your favorite plants. 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Self Wicking Planter (SWP1020) Adding plants to installed Planter 6a Step 6 While filling the Planter with potting soil, coil the rope wick up thru the soil along the sides of the pot. Note: The rope wick should never be exposed above the soil as this will cause it to dry out.
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2000 Series (HP) Flag Pole www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16” Socket wrench Rubber mallet or hammer Not available in metric Accessory Connector-metal (AC2022MTL), Pole Bracket (PB2022), Flag Pole (FP2000) Hardware Included (4) 3/8” x 1 1/4“ Hex bolt & nut (1) 3/8” x 3 1/2“ Hex bolt & nut (1) 3/8” x 2” Hex bolt (1) 3/8” Diamond washers 5 Step 1 2 Insert Stop Bolt in the Pole Bracket.
1000 & 2000 Series Edge Bumper www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Edge Bumper (EB1020) Drill - 1/8” (3.5 mm), 3/8” (9.5 mm) drill bit & 1” (25.5 mm) Wood bore bit White or light color marker 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench Saw 1 Materials Needed 4” x 3/8"-16 (10 cm x 10 mm) bolt, nut and washer -each hole drilled Step 1 Determine location of Edge Bumper. Cut Edge Bumper at the end of Float Sections if needed.
Dock Box www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Dock Box (DBT8000), (DBT8006), (DBT8004), (DBT8011) 7/16” Wrench Phillips Screw Driver Step 1 Attach Hinge Male to Hinge Bracket. 1 Flat Lock Washer Washer 2 Step 2 Attach Hinge Backing Plate on the inside of the dock box to the Hinge Bracket. Step 3 Attach only (1) Female Hinge to dock box lid. Then slide lide onto base and attach other Female Hinge.
Pole Pounder & Pole Connector www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench Step 1 Pole Pounder (PP1002) 1000 Pole Connector (PC1010), (PC1010M) 2000 Pole Connector (PC2022), (PC2022M), (PC2023), (PC2023M) Pole Cover (PC1002) Determine the length of poles needed. Start with long poles and either drive further down or cut off tops after driving. Leave extra length above top of dock at high water elevation.
www.connectadock.com Pole Remover 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Note See T-Post Puller instruction for handle installation. Pole Remover (PR1002) Step 6 Recommendation Two people make removing the poles easier. Repeat step 5 to 7 until pole is loose. Step 1 Pole Remove pole sleeve. Step 2 Wrap cable around pole 2 to 3 times and over lapping the cable at least ounce. 3 2 Step 3 4 Insert loop thru other loop to create slip knot.
Pole Auger & Pole Connector www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Drill and 5/16” (8 mm) Oversized drill bit 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench Dowel Pole Auger (PA1002) 1000 Pole Connector (PC1010), (PC1010M) 2000 Pole Connector (PC2022), (PC2022M), (PC2023), (PC2023M) Pole Cover (PC1002) Hardware Included 5/16”-18 x 3” Stainless steel hex screw 5/16” Stainless steel nylon lock nut Not available in metric Step 1 Determine the length of poles needed.
Dead Man Collar www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: 9/16” (16 mm) Socket wrench Small long rope for holding docks to shore. Items Not Included 2” Dead Man Collar (DM1002) 2” Dead Man Collar (DM2002) 1000 Pole Connector (PC1010)&M 2000 Pole Connector (PC2022)&M Step 4 1/4” (6.35 mm)Chain 3/8” x 3”-4” (10 mm x 10 cm)Bolt 3/8” (10 mm) Lock nut (2) 3/8” (10 mm) Washers Step 1 Attach the Pole Connector to the dock in the desired location.
Stiff Arm Fitting www.connectadock.com Tools Needed Instructions for: 1/2” (13 mm) Socket wrench 3/4” (19 mm) Socket wrench Long rope Drill and 1/2” (13 mm) bit Stiff Arm Bracket (SAB1020) Stiff Arm Fitting (SAF1020) Step 1 Have your shore anchor mounted in place (1a). Align Stiff Arm Bracket with shore anchor. Use 3 bolts for the 2000 Series docks and 2 bolts for the 1000 Series docks to align the holes in the Stiff Arm Bracket (1b). Before you begin: Determine the layout and location of your dock.
Deep Water Hardware www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Tools Needed 2-3/4” Wrench Not available in metric Deep Water Hardware (DW1010) Hardware Included (2) 12” Eye bolts (2) Diamond washers (2) 1/2” Washers (4) 1/2” Hex nuts (2) 1/2” Acorn nuts 1 Step 1 1-1/4” 2 Thread two 1/2” nuts down about 1-1/4” on each eye bolt and tighten them against each other. Step 2 Place 12” eye bolts on opposite sides of platform or dock system. Add one 1/2” washer and insert eye bolt as shown.
www.connectadock.com Piling Loop Tools Needed 3/4” Deep socket wrench with 4” extension Long rope for holding docks to shore. Not available in metric Before you begin: Determine the layout and location of your dock. Use the rope to hold the dock in place. When possible, install Piling Bracket on land. Hardware Included (2) 3/8” x 4” Carriage bolts (6) 3/8” x 1-1/2” Carriage bolts (8) 3/8” Nuts (8) 3/8” Washers Step 1 Insert 1-1/2” carriage bolts up through bottom of Piling Loop Bracket.
Connect-A-Port 2000 Series Attachment www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Tools Needed Instructions for: (1) 3/4” Wrench (2) 9/16” Wrenches Not available in metric Connect-A-Port (CAP0001) Connect-A-Port 2XL (CAP0002) 2000 Series Attachment Kit (AKS2000) Step 1 1 Determine port location (Front or Side). Insert Metal Pole Connectors into float section connector slots. Tighten all bolts in the dock using 25 lbs/ft (3.46 kg/m) of torque. Step 2 Install roller closest to the Roller Bracket.
Connect-A-Port Fixed Dock Attachment www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: (1) 3/4” Wrench (2) 9/16” Wrenches Not available in metric Connect-A-Port (CAP0001) Connect-A-Port 2XL (CAP0002) Fixed Dock Attachment Kit (AKF2001) Needed Items 1 pipe size 2” sch 40 pipe or max dia of 2.375” (50 Dn mm sch 40) Step 1 Install roller closest to the Roller Bracket. Secure with the washers and cotter pins. Step 2 Determine location of port installation (front or side).
Connect-A-Port Floating Dock Attachment www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: (1) Drill - 1/4” (6.5 mm) & 7/16“ (11 mm) drill bit (1) 3/4” (18 mm) Wrench (2) 9/16” Wrenches Not available in metric Step 1 Center Pivot Pin in Small Hinge Bracket and drill thru the Pivot Pin with 1/4” (6.5 mm). Step 2 Attach the two Small Hinge Brackets to the front of the port. Turn the hinge part up or down depending on how high your dock is off the water.
Connect-A-Port Side by Side www.connectadock.com Tools Needed (1) 3/4” Wrench (1) 5/16” Allen Wrench Not available in metric Step 1 Algin front of ports. Attach plate with eight holes to top two rows of inserts. Use the 1/2” bolt and lock washer (25ft/lbs)(3.46 kg/m). 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: Connect-A-Port (CAP0001) Side by Side Kit (AKC2001) 1 Step 2 Attach two hole plate inserts. Use the 1/2” button head bolt and lock washer (25ft/lbs)(3.46 kg/m).
Connect-A-Port 2XL Side by Side www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: (1) 3/4” Wrench (2) 9/16“ Wrenches (1) 5/16” Allen Wrench Not available in metric Connect-A-Port 2XL (CAP0002) Side by Side Kit (AKC2002) Step 1 1 Algin front of ports. Attach plate with eight holes to top two rows of inserts. Use the 1/2” bolt and lock washer (25ft/lbs)(3.46 kg/m).
Connect-A-Port 2XL Keel Roller Replacement www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: (1) 9/16“ Wrench Not available in metric Connect-A-Port 2XL (CAP0002) Keel Roller Replacement (KRR001) Step 1 Remove Keel Roller from the port. Note: If removing on the water bolt, washer and bushing will be used to secure Keel Roller Replacement. 1 Step 2 Algin Keel Roller Replacement on the port and attach with removed bolt, washer and bushing.
Connect-A-Port 2000 Series Offset www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Tools Needed Instructions for: (1) 3/4” Wrench (2) 9/16” Wrenches Not available in metric Connect-A-Port (CAP0001) Connect-A-Port (CAP0002) 2000 Series Offset Attachment Kit (AKO2001) Step 1 Determine port location. Insert Metal Pole Connectors into float section connector slots. Tighten all bolts in the dock using 25 lbs/ft (3.46 kg/m) of torque. 2 1 Step 2 Install roller closest to the Roller Bracket.
Connect-A-Port 2000 Series Offset www.connectadock.com Step 7 Determine port location to the dock, insert Metal Pole Connectors into float section connector slots. As in Step 1. Tighten all bolts in the dock using 25 lbs/ft (3.46 kg/m) of torque. Step 8 (a)Attach Offset Roller Bracket to port with bolts, washers and lock washers hand tight. (b)Algin Offset Roller Bracket around Metal Pole Connector. (c) Center the roller on the Metal Pole Connector and tighten the bolts.
Connect-A-Port 2000 Series Offset www.connectadock.com Tools Needed 1-877-742-3071 Instructions for: (1) 3/4” Wrench (2) 9/16” Wrenches Not available in metric Connect-A-Port (CAP0001) Connect-A-Port (CAP0002) 2000 Series Offset Attachment Kit (AKO2001) Step 11 Locate a center float section connector slot, between the Roller Bracket & Offset Roller Bracket connects. Follow Step 1 to attach Metal Pole Connector.
Connect-A-Port Winch www.connectadock.com 1-877-742-3071 Tools Needed Instructions for: (2) 9/16” Wrenches Not available in metric Connect-A-Port (CAP0001) Connect-A-Port (CAP0002) Winch (AKW2000) Step 1 (a) Releases the Ratchet Handle (b) Strap Release (c) Direction Ratchet Handle travels (a) (c) Step 2 (a) Click the Strap Release. (b) Pull Strap out to be able to add inside nut. (c) Attach Wench to the bracket with bolts, washers and lock washers.
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www.connectadock.com Warranties www.connectaport.com CONNECT-A-DOCK ® Warranty — USA & Canada Connect-A-Dock Inc. warrants to the original owner all polyethylene plastic components for eight (8) years from date of purchase to be free of defects in material and workmanship and to perform properly under normal usage and when *fully assembled according to the instructions provided at the time of purchase. All other accessories have a one (1) year limited warranty.
