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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Floating Dock Attachment

> Incertain installations you may already have a
substantial floating dock in place. This floating dock must be secured on it’s own
means to be able to withstand the force of a craft driving up onto the V-Berth that
will be connected to this dock. If you are unsure if your existing floating dock is able
to withstand the force, consult your VersaDock dealer or sales representative be-
fore mounting the Floating Dock connector.

> In this case it is possible to install the Floating Dock Connector (FDC) to your new
VersaDock system and simply bolt it to your existing floating dock.

> The FDC is shown at the left and is made from heavy Marine Grade Aluminum with
a 16” long galvanized bolt with a CPVC sleeve.

> The bolt, with a washer, is inserted through the white exterior lug connector from
the bottom. The CPVC sleeve is inserted over
the bolt and through the lug. A second washer is
put on the bolt and a nut is tightened down to the
sleeve. This will ensure that the rod does not fall

FDC shown connected to a Double Fl;oat for through the lug connector when you are mount-

illustration. Normal installs will have the dock ing or adjusting the FDC.
approximately 2 inches apart.

   

> Place a washer on top of the nut and then insert the bracket. A 4th washer is put on
the bolt on top of the bracket and insert a nut. The nuts on both side of the Aluminum
bracket should be tight against the aluminum thus allowing the rod to slide up and
down the interior of the lug connector.

> The length of bolt allows for the 2 floating docks to move independent of each other.
This is useful and necessary when you are driving your craft up onto your VersaDock
V-Berth.

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Once you situate where you want to mount the FDC to your existing floating dock,
you have two options in mounting. One is to use lag bolts and bolt the FDC to your
dock. The second is to through bolt the FDC.

> When the FDC is mounted in the proper place, use a 3rd nut on the top of the bolt.
This double nutting helps keep the bolt tight and reduces the chance of the assembly
coming loose.

> Because each mounting is different, we do not supply the bolts for mounting to your
existing floating dock. Make sure you use heavy galvanized or stainless bolts that
can withstand the pressure of the craft driving on the dock. Check all connections
regularly to ensure that your dock is attached securely.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Placement of the Floating Dock Connector must be at the bow or the forward 1/2 of the Versa-
Dock. The VersaDock is designed to move as the craft is docking and the FDCs are not designed
to withstand the stress angles needed to be placed at the stern half of the dock. If extra attachment
is needed at the stern—use a chain or line connection. Consult VersaDock or your dealer if you
have any questions.

 

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