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11a) If using backing plates as indicated in 9a or
9d, drill the REAR HOLES in the decking using the
3/8”-1/2” Drill Bits, a larger hole allows for easier
alignment of the lags to the backer plate and the
ladder to self-align when tightened. Drill the FRONT
HOLES with the 5/16 Drill Bit to ensure the lags
have material to bite into. If using backing plates as
indicated in 9a or 9d, remove any boards necessary
to gain access to the underside of the dock. Insert
1 1/2” lag bolts from Bag E into the FRONT drilled
holes FIRST, then insert the 5” lags into the OUTER
REAR holes and lag into the provided backing plate
using the pre-punched holes (The front holes get
lagged into the decking if using backing plates. )
Tighten the outer rear lag most of the way but DO
NOT fully tighten yet. With the Front and Outer
Rear Lag in place, lower the ladder into the down
position (It is very important NOT to put ANY
weight on to the ladder and to make sure that
the outer rear lag has a good bite into the backer
plate). With the ladder down, insert the Inner Rear
lag, THEN the Center Rear lag into each housing
and fully tighten all lags while it is still in the down
position.
12) Position the handrails with the rear hole in-
line with the two holes on the back of the Spring
Housing. Mark your holes and drill with the 5/16”
Drill Bit. Make sure to drill all the way through the
backer plate on the rear hole of the dock handrails.
Lag the dock handrails into the backer plate in the
rear hole using the 5”Lag and into the decking in
the front hole using the 1 1/2”Lag.
13) Using the empty hole in the angle plate on
your preferred side, push the hitch pin in Bag F all
the way through towards the outside of the ladder.
14) On the outside of the ladder, align the latch
plate so that the hitch pin is through the slot and
the mounting holes are over the edge framing of
the dock. Mark and drill the holes using the 11/64”
Drill Bit. Attach using the Self-Tapping Metal Screws,
making sure they go through the frame of your
dock. Fasten the Pin Tether where it is convenient
and safe.
15) Cycle the ladder to make sure it functions
properly. Insert the Pin Latch and remove it several
times to ensure that it is operating properly. Trim
bumper if necessary. (Note you may need to
relieve some pressure from the lockdown latch
to be able to disengage it.)
10) Place the assembled ladder at the desired
location with the front of the spring housing
approximately 8’’ from the edge of the dock.
Mark all holes and remove ladder from positioning.
Installation of LakeEze™Ladder is Complete.
11b) If you are connecting directly into your dock
frame as indicated in Step 9B or 9C, Drill ALL holes
5/16” to ensure the lags have material to bite into.
Insert the 1 ½” lags into the Front Holes First and the
5” lag into the Outer Rear hole SECOND directly into
the dock frame as indicated in 9b or 9c (Note if the
outer rear hole does not go into the dock frame,
use the Center Rear hole instead.) Tighten the rear
lag that is in the frame most of the way but DO NOT
fully tighten yet. With the Front and Outer Rear Lag
in place, lower the ladder into the down position
(Note it is very important NOT to put ANY weight
on to the ladder and to make sure that the outer
rear lag has a good bite into the backer plate.)
Insert the remaining lags into the rear holes and
tighten all lags until the ladder housings are rmly
pressed against the dock.
