Dow FLOATING DOCKS, RAFTS AND BOAT WELLS - Manual (Page 4)

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HOW TO SECURE FLOATING DOCKS AND RAFTS
Bolt
through
pipe into
sea wall
Guide plate
bolted to
float (loose
fit on pipe)
Standoff
nipple
Guide pipe
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
DOCK TO SEAWALL FOR TIDAL
VARIATION
Use weighted sentinel
if necessary for added holding
Chain bridle
Single chain
Loose-fitting steel rod
Galvanized eye bolts
Washer and
cotter pin
Float number 1 Float number 2
Galvanized washers
at both ends
of eye bolts
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FLOAT
SIDE VIEW
DOCK TO DOCK
Use weighted sentinel
if necessary for added holding
Chain bridle
Single chain
Loose-fitting steel rod
Galvanized eye bolts
Washer and
cotter pin
Float number 1 Float number 2
Galvanized washers
at both ends
of eye bolts
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FLOAT
SIDE VIEW
RAFT TO BOTTOM
Float
Leave Clearance
Piling
Pipe nipples
(free fit on chain)
Bolt
Eye bolt washers
at both ends
Lt.
anchor chain
Bolt for
retaining pipe
nipples
Cable stays to
pipe stakes
Welded pipe frame
Pivot bracket
Pipe frame
Cable
Float
1/2" Section
8" Pipe
Pipe
driven deep
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
DOCK TO PILING FOR TIDAL
VARIATION
Float
Leave Clearance
Piling
Pipe nipples
(free fit on chain)
Bolt
Eye bolt washers
at both ends
Lt.
anchor chain
Bolt for
retaining pipe
nipples
Cable stays to
pipe stakes
Welded pipe frame
Pivot bracket
Pipe frame
Cable
Float
1/2" Section
8" Pipe
Pipe
driven deep
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
DOCK TO SHORELINE
PRECAUTIONS
STYROFOAM ™ Brand Buoyancy Billets are sold for use in marine applications only. Billets are combustible. Protect from high heat sources. Care should be taken not
to expose material to open flame or other ignition sources. For more information, consult MSDS, call Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) or contact your local building
inspector. In an emergency, call 1-989-636-4400 in the U.S. or 1-519-339-3711 in Canada.
The foam is subject to attack by some chemicals, including concentrated quantities of gasoline and oil. If this, or pollution by industrial waste is suspected, reaction
of the foam should be checked prior to construction. In case of extreme pollution, additional protection – such as solvent-free epoxy coatings – may be required.
Compatibility of the coating to the billet should be checked prior to applying the coating.
Skirt boards will protect foam from mechanical damage and degradation from ultraviolet light.