Assembly Instructions

For Open Docks
For open docks with no predetermined truck spots, combina-
tion installations provide maximum protection (Fig. 3).
If 36” horizontal length units are used, maximum spacing
should be 24” between units - 5” on centers (Fig. 6).
For an angled truck approach, spacing should be reduced to
prevent a truck corner from contacting the dock between
units.
If continuous bumper protection is needed, overlapping
installations on common anchor bolts are recommended and
reduces anchor bolt costs by 50% (Fig. 5).
Overlapping reduces the spacing between each bumper to 4”,
and is applicable to any Durable laminated bumper model.
Overlapping angles on adjacent bumpers cuts installation
costs and increases the protected area. To order, specify
standard model for first bumper at left, and “OL” constuction
on successive bumpers. Special-length bumpers to fill out
dock spaces are also avilable.
For open docks or wide bays, extra-length, one-piece
bumpers can also be used for maximum coverage and
appearance (Fig. 7).
For 8’, 9’ or 10’ Bays
For 8’, 9’ or 10’ bays a variety of combinations exist. We
recommed a combination of standard and vertical bumper
designs (Fig. 3 & 4) for dock protection.
For Refrigerated Doors
(With or without shelters)
Refrigerated doors require 4-
1
/
2
” or 6”-thick, extra-length,
one-piece bumpers to completely seal the truck to the dock or
shelter.
The same applies to doors sealed to maintain warm tempera-
tures. With shelters, the rubber surface of the bumper must
extend under the vertical members of the shelter pad to
complete the all-around seal (Fig.7).
For Portable Dock Plates
A 36” unit mounted in the center of the dock will automati-
cally allow for dock plate insertion, even if a truck is spotted
against the bumpers at the dock. With 3” angles on all
bumpers, a 6” space is provided between units for the legs of
the dock plate. Continue to fill the width of the bay with
standard or vertical units as needed.
For Adjustable Dock Boards
If using 14” lengths, height should be minimum 12”, (Fig.
8a, 8b). Most dock boards handle 4-
1
/
2
” or 6” thick bumpers
and will not impair lip penetration into the truck.
If using horizontal bumpers, use similar to 24” units but with
steel plate replacing the inboard angle. Fig. 9 Fig. 10 shows
“lateral safety zone” impact absorption advantage provided
by longer bumpers.
Bumper Installation
Install bumpers (Fig. 11) 1” to 2” below dock level. Use
3
/
4
”
or
5
/
8
” bolts or sleeve anchors; minimum length 3” and use
corresponding shield if required. Use
3
/
4
” “J” bolts with a
minimum length of 8” with 1-
1
/
4
” projection.
Bumper Installation