Installation Instructions
Tab Cap Installation
Wood and Plastic Dock Frame:
(1) Hold dock fender up
to dock frame and mark
drill locations with writing
utensil.
(2) Drill a pair of ¼"
starter holes into the dock
frame where you marked
with writing utensil.
(3) Place fender up against
dock frame and put screws
through back side of
fender with a washer.
(4) Use a drill or ratchet
to securely tighten the
screws into the fender
against the dock frame.
Metal and Aluminum Dock Frame:
(1) Hold dock fender up to dock frame and mark drill locations with writing utensil.
(2) Drill holes all the way through the dock frame, making sure they correspond with the holes in the back side of
the fender.
(3) Place fender up against the dock frame and slide bolts with washers all the way through the back side fender
so that the end of the bolt comes out the back side of the dock frame (Make sure the holes in the end caps are
facing up).
(4) After sliding bolts all the way through the dock frame, tightly screw the nuts with lock washers onto the end of
the bolts to secure fender to dock frame.
Universal Bracket Installation:
(1) Hold the bracket up to desired
position vertically so the bracket
makes a "C" on dock frame and
drill a pair of 1/4" pilot holes into
the existing holes in the dock
fender bracket.
(2) Use a drill or screwdriver to
securely tighten the screws into
the dock fender bracket against
the dock frame.
(3) Place the dock fender inside the
bracket at your desired location
and drill a 1/4" pilot holes through
the dock fender.
(4) Place 4" bolt included in your
kit through the bracket and fender.
(5) Use the lock nut provided
and tighten the fender securely
to the bracket.
The optional Universal Bracket (DFBU-KIT) adds extra stability.
RhinoTube Dock Fenders should be used in conjunction with boat bumpers when mooring to the dock.
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Installation Instructions
Round Post Installation
Dock Post with Brackets Attached
(1) Remove 4x4 if necessary.
(2) Place the dock fender inside
the brackets with skinniest side
against the post.
(4) Slide a hex bolt through the
dock fender and both brackets
(bolts, nuts, and washers sold
separately).
(5) After sliding bolt all the way
through the dock fender and
brackets, place a lock washer
and stop nut on the end of the
bolt and fully tighten.
(3) Drill holes through each side
of the dock fender, lining up
with holes in the brackets.
Installation Hardware (what you'll need for installation)
Wood and Plastic Dock Hardware:
Metal & Aluminum Dock Hardware:
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· 2 to 4 stainless ¼” lag bolts (length depends on
thickness of dock frame)
· 2 to 4 stainless ¼” washers
· 2 to 4 stainless ¼” lock washers
· 2 to 4 stainless ¼” nuts
· Cordless drill
2 to 4 stainless ¼” lag screws (1 ½” length recommended)
2 to 4 stainless ¼” washers
Cordless drill
Ratchet (optional)
Hammer
Dock Post with Brackets Hardware:
· 2 stainless ¼” hex bolts (4 ½” in length)
· 2 stainless ¼” lock washers
· 2 stainless ¼” stop nuts
RhinoTube Dock Fenders should be used in conjunction with boat bumpers when mooring to the dock.
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Installation Instructions
Post Cover Installation
(1) Slide Dock Post Cover over
Dock Post.
(2) To secure Post Cover to dock
post, tighten set screw that is 12"
up from the base of the cover
until the cover is secure.
Finished Post Cover.
Customize Your Dock
Lighted Dock
Fender
Vertical Piling
Dock Fender
Dual Vertical
Post
RhinoTube Dock Fenders should be used in conjunction with boat bumpers when mooring to the dock.
U.S. patents # 7,025,016 B1, 6,099,203, D525,721 S, and US 8,814,475 B1
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