Mounting Instructions ROLLER POST®

(For Square or Rectangular Posts)

ROLLER POST® must be mounted so that the boat's rub rail contacts the roller along its entire side from the bow to its stern. Fig. 1

ROLLER POSTt® brackets are designed to be mounted with the roller protruding into the slip only 1-1/4 inches. Fig. 2

Generally, mounting the ROLLER POST® as close to the water as possible will accommodate most rub rail heights. However, in some cases the ROLLER POST® may need to be positioned slightly higher.

Note: ROLLER POST® will fit square or rectangular dock posts. Some docks may require shimming of the brackets to maintain proper vertical alignment. In these situations it may be necessary to use longer lag bolts, which can be purchased at your local hardware store. Stainless steel is recommended.

Step 1.

With the boat moored in its slip, measure the highest and lowest point of the boat's rub rail and mark these heights on the dock post. Note: Brackets are marked A and B. Bracket A is used at the top of the dock post on the port side, or the bottom of the dock post on the starboard side. Fig. 1

Step 2.

Make sure the ROLLER POSTt® will be positioned between the points you marked on the dock post. Position and hold the lower bracket to the lower section of the dock post with the roller pin facing up. Important: (Allow several inches below the lowest marked point to compensate for a fully loaded boat.) With a pencil carefully mark the position of the holes in the bracket on to the dock post and drill (3) 1/4" pilot holes approximately 1 -1/2" deep. Mount lower bracket to the dock post using 3/8" x 2" stainless steel lag bolts and washers supplied. Fig. 3

Step 3.

Place the roller on to the lower bracket roller pin. Next, insert the roller pin of the upper bracket into the roller while positioning the bracket on the dock post. Be sure to leave a 1 /8 to 3/16 inch gap between the roller pin bracket and the roller. Fig. 4 (This gap is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction) With a pencil carefully mark the position of the holes in the bracket on to the dock post and drill (3) 1/4" pilot holes approximately 1-1/2" deep. Finish installation by mounting upper bracket to dock post using 3/8" x 2" stainless steel lag bolts and washers supplied. Fig. 3

Mounting Instructions ROLLER POST®

(For Round Posts)

ROLLER POST® must be mounted so that the boat's rub rail contacts the roller along its entire side from the bow to stern.

ROLLER POST® brackets for round posts and pilings are designed to be mounted with the roller encroaching into the slip enough to prevent the boat's rub rail from making contact with the round post or piling. Fig.1

Note: ROLLER POST® brackets will fit all round posts and pilings 5 inches in diameter or larger. Some dock posts may require shimming of the brackets to maintain proper vertical alignment. In these situations it may be necessary to use longer lag bolts, which can be purchased at your local hardware store. Stainless steel is recommended.

Step 1.

Important: (Be sure to compensate for varying water elevations or tides. ROLLER POST® should be installed at the typical low water elevation.)
With the boat moored in its slip, measure the highest and lowest point of the boat's rub rail and mark these points on the dock post.

Step 2.

Position and hold the lower bracket to the lower section of the dock post with the roller pin facing up. Fig. 2 Make sure that the ROLLER POST® will be positioned between the points you marked on the dock post and that you allow enough encroachment into the slip to prevent the boat from contacting the dock post. Fig.1
Note: (Allow several inches below the lowest marked point to compensate for a fully loaded boat.) With a pencil carefully mark the position of the holes in the bracket onto the dock post and drill (4) 1 /4" pilot holes approximately 2-3/4" deep. Mount lower bracket to the dock post using 3/8" x 3" stainless steel lag bolts and washers supplied.

Step 3.

Place the roller on to the lower bracket roller pin. Next, insert the roller pin of the upper bracket into the roller and position the bracket onto the dock post so that it is vertically aligned with the lower bracket and the roller turns freely. Fig. 2 Be sure to leave a 1/8 to 3/16 inch gap between the roller pin bracket and the roller. Fig. 3 (This gap is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction.) With a pencil carefully mark the position of the holes in the bracket on to the dock post and drill (4) 1/4" pilot holes approximately 2-3/4" deep. Finish installation by mounting upper bracket to dock post using 3/8" x 3" stainless steel lag bolts and washers supplied.