Installation Instructions
112"
8' x 8'
Standard
Swim
Float
Tools Needed To
Complete This Project:
• Safety Glasses
• Measuring Tape
• Carpenter’s Square
• ¹⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" and ¹⁄₂" Drill Bits
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• ⁹
⁄₁₆
"
Socket and Ratchet
• Ratchet Extension
• Pencil
• Hammer
• Saw
• Drill
• Black Marker
• Carpet Knife
End Board
Boards 1 - 2
96"
Cross Member
Boards
3 - 10
93"
2" x 4" x 8' – ten (10) boards required
5. Place the two 4' x 8' x ¹⁄₂" sheets of treated
plywood in the same direction as the cross
members. Secure with #8 x 1⁵⁄₈" galvanized
deck screws approximately every 6". (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
4' x 8' x
1
/
2
"
Treated Plywood
2" x 4" 93"
2" x 4" 96"
4' x 8' x
1
/
2
"
T
reated Plyw
ood
Bill of Materials
(4) (PS 1155) Floats 36" x 48" x 9"
(2) (
PS 1145)
Float Hardware Packages
(
4) 3" Reflectors
(10) 2" x 4" x 8' Lumber
(2) 4" x 8" x
¹⁄₂" Plywood
(1 Lb.) #8 x 3" Galvanized Deck Screws
(
1 Lb.) #8 x 1
⁵
⁄₈
"
Galvanized Deck Screws
(
1
/
2
Lb.) 1" Galvanized Roofing Nails
(10') Indoor/Outdoor Carpet
(1) ¹⁄₂" dia. Nylon Rope with Anchor or
Weights. Length will vary depending
on depth of water. (See Anchoring Note)
112"
Fig.
3A
6. Cut carpet into a 112" x 112" square.
7. Lay carpet on a flat surface with the backing facing up. (Fig. 3A)
8. Place the frame assembly (plywood side down) centered on the
car
pet. (Fig.
3A)
8
"
8"
1. On a flat work surface, place two 2" x 4" x 96"
end boards 93" apart. (Fig. 1A)
2. Place the eight cross members at the
dimensions shown. Secure with two
#8 x 3" galvanized deck screws
for each joint. (Fig. 1A)
Note: To help prevent wood from splitting,
we recommend predrilling all
screw holes with
¹⁄₈
" drill bit.
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
3. Secure the two center
cross members together
using two #8 x 3" galvanized
deck screws approximately
every 6".
(Fig. 1A)
4.
Dr
ill a
¹⁄₂" dia.
hole through the
center of the two center cross members.
This will be used to attach your anchor line. (Fig. 1B)
2" x 4" x 93"
2" x 4" x 93"
2" x 4" x 93"
2" x 4" x 93"
2" x 4" x 93"
2" x 4" x 93"
2" x 4" x 93"
2" x 4" x 96"
2" x 4" x 96"
36"
48"
96
"
36"
48"
96
"
ANCHORING NOTE
Because every body of water is
different, you are responsible
for anchoring your Swim Float
adequately and safely for your
particular application. Strong
winds, current, excessive wake,
and wave action should be
taken into consideration when
anchoring your Swim Float.
2-808A
2" x 4" x 93"
18"
18"