Installation Instructions - Horizontal Roller Buoy

Tools needed:

• Cordless drill with a charged battery
• Socket set
• 3.5” or larger deck screw(s)
• 4”-6” Lag Bolts
• Lag Bolt Washers
• ⅜” Drill bit for pre-drilling Lag Bolts
• Small level

Before you start:

• Unpackage your new Roller-Buoy(s)
• For the best installation experience, please gather the necessary tools for the installation listed above.
• We recommend placing all the installation tools in a bucket or portable container for organization and portability during installation.

Step -1: 

Measure the entire length of the horizontal dock where you want to install the Roller-Buoy(s).  We suggest a 6’ placement between each Roller-Buoy for proper boat protection. 

Step-2: 

Using (2) two 3.5” deck screws, temporarily mount the Roller-Buoy horizontally to the dock section where the boat makes contact. 

Drill the 3.5” deck screw into one of the top pre-drilled lag bolt holes on each end of the Roller-Buoy. This will temporarily hold the Roller-Buoy in place along the dock for Step-3. 

Note:  The 3.5” deck screws are temporary to make installation easier. Remove only after securing two lag bolts into each end of the Roller-Buoy to the dock in Step-4.

Step-3: 

You are using the lag bolt holes in your Roller-Buoy as a guide. Now pre-drill pilot holes with your ⅜” drill bit into the dock.  This step is to help ease the securing of each lag bolt and minimize the potential splitting of the wood.

Step-4:  

Make sure your buoy is level before final tightening. Using a drill or a socket wrench, begin securing each lag bolt and washer through each lag bolt hole into the Roller-Buoy mounting plate.  Make sure your lag bolts are entering the pre-drilled pilot holes and tighten until all lag bolts are snug. 

Note: Exercise caution when tightening to avoid stripping the pilot hole when tightening the lag bolts through the Roller-Buoy attachment plate.  

Step-5: 

Pump up your Roller-Buoy to your desired inflation, and move on to installing your next Roller-Buoy.