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td:first-child,.hisea-guide06 th:first-child{width:32%}}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"hisea-guide06\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">HISEA DOCK \/ ILLUSTRATED TECHNICAL GUIDE<\/p>\n<p class=\"deck\">Start at the connection lugs. Check the module interfaces, matching hardware and site layout together, with future alterations in mind.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"hero\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01-modular-floating-dock-layout.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Blue modular floating dock with white railings, finger piers and a shore approach\" loading=\"eager\"><figcaption><span>01<\/span> A modular dock layout brings together the main walkway, finger piers and shore approach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"answer\"><strong>How do modular floats connect, and can the platform be expanded later?<\/strong><p>Matching connection lugs and pins join the modules. Edge joints use the screws, washers and other fittings specified for their details. <strong>Compatible systems can be extended or reconfigured<\/strong>, subject to checking the existing components, added loads, anchoring and shore access.<\/p><\/aside>\n<h2>Check the lugs before fitting the pins<\/h2>\n<p>The round pin heads are easy to see from the deck. The connection begins underneath them, where the lugs meet. Their numbering and stacking arrangement must follow the instructions for that model. Hisea&#8217;s public installation guide starts with arranging the numbered modules.<sup><a href=\"#ref1\" aria-label=\"Reference 1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<div class=\"module-detail\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/02-single-float-connection-lugs-scaled.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2250\" alt=\"Grey single float with projecting connection lugs and holes\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>02<\/span> Single-float product image showing the projecting lugs and their openings.<\/figcaption><\/figure><div><p><strong>The layout needs connection details as well as dimensions.<\/strong> Identify module types, orientation, lug combinations and edge joints. Mark corners, branches, shore connections and accessory positions before assembly.<\/p><p>Similar colours or deck patterns do not establish compatibility. When combining low-profile floats, standard units or different product versions, check interface heights and the deck transition under operating conditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Match each connector to its joint<\/h2>\n<p>Hisea lists short pins for joining floats, side screws for edge fixing, and washers of different types for specific lug combinations. Select them from the joint detail rather than using washers as improvised gap fillers.<sup><a href=\"#ref1\" aria-label=\"Reference 1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><sup><a href=\"#ref2\" aria-label=\"Reference 2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<div class=\"component-grid\">\n<div class=\"component-card\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-float-connecting-pin.jpg\" width=\"510\" height=\"393\" alt=\"Grey float connecting pin with a round head\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>03<\/span> Company-supplied connecting-pin product image.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Connecting pin<\/h3><p>Match the pin type, engagement length and locking method to the module. Check seating and locking after fitting.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"component-card\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/04-matching-screw-assembly.jpg\" width=\"336\" height=\"398\" alt=\"Grey screw assembly with a matching threaded nut\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>04<\/span> Product image of a solid screw assembly. Confirm its location from the parts schedule.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Matching screw assembly<\/h3><p>Different joints may require different screw assemblies. List the type, quantity and installation position in the order.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"component-card\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/05-connection-washers.jpg\" width=\"544\" height=\"311\" alt=\"Two grey ring-shaped connection washers with internal ribs\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>05<\/span> Product image of thick washers; the photograph does not establish their dimensions.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Washers<\/h3><p>The lug combination and supplied joint instructions determine whether a washer is required and which type to use.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"component-card\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/06-assembly-spanner.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"428\" alt=\"Assembly spanner with a T-shaped handle and a two-hook end\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>06<\/span> Company-supplied assembly tool.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Assembly spanner<\/h3><p>Hisea&#8217;s catalogue lists a spanner for locking and unlocking connecting pins. Follow the method for the supplied model.<sup><a href=\"#ref2\" aria-label=\"Reference 2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Double-layer arrangements have their own hardware.<\/strong> The catalogue lists long pins and long bolts for these connections. Their use does not automatically double the platform&#8217;s allowable working load; review the proposed arrangement for the project.<sup><a href=\"#ref2\" aria-label=\"Reference 2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>Keep the assembly sequence clear<\/h2>\n<p>Hisea&#8217;s public guide outlines numbered positioning, short-pin fitting, spanner locking and short-screw reinforcement.<sup><a href=\"#ref1\" aria-label=\"Reference 1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> A project installation also needs preparation and checks before opening:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"steps\"><li><strong>Check the delivery and inspect the lugs.<\/strong><p>Compare modules, fittings and tools with the layout and parts schedule. Set aside components with cracks, deformation or transport damage for assessment.<\/p><\/li><li><strong>Set the orientation and trial-fit representative joints.<\/strong><p>Use a suitable, safe work area. Check numbering, lug stacking and alignment. Investigate a mismatch before proceeding; do not force the fit with hammering or enlarged holes.<\/p><\/li><li><strong>Complete the specified connections.<\/strong><p>Fit the correct pins and use the matching tool. Complete edge joints with the specified screws and washers. Any locking direction, travel or torque requirement must come from the instructions for that model.<\/p><\/li><li><strong>Inspect the connections and complete the site installation.<\/strong><p>Check pin seating and edge fittings, then complete restraints, shore access and railings. Provide temporary restraint and worker protection as required by the site method, particularly when moving assembled sections.<\/p><\/li><li><strong>Inspect, accept and record the completed arrangement.<\/strong><p>Review joints, local changes in deck level, accessories and positioning components. Open the installation after the required acceptance checks. Retain the final layout, fitting types, inspection record and maintenance instructions.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/07-dock-joints-and-fittings-scaled.jpg\" width=\"3968\" height=\"2976\" alt=\"Close view of blue dock modules with round pin heads, mooring fittings and a vertical pile\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>07<\/span> Deck connections, mooring fittings and a pile share the same working area. Their installation needs coordination.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Before extending, review what the existing platform can accommodate<\/h2>\n<p>An extra row may change circulation, equipment positions and the area exposed to wind and current. A compatible interface answers one question. Whether the enlarged platform suits its new use requires a wider review.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\"><table><thead><tr><th>Review item<\/th><th>What to confirm<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New and existing interfaces<\/td><td>Module type and version, lug geometry, interface height and matching hardware. Trial-fit where needed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Existing condition<\/td><td>Lug cracks, distorted openings, worn or loose pins and float damage. Resolve damaged components before adding to the system.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added loads<\/td><td>People, equipment, boat racks, canopies and local loading. Review freeboard and stability; area alone does not establish occupancy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anchoring and shore access<\/td><td>Changes in environmental loading, restraint locations and connections, plus gangway movement, support and access.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circulation and accessories<\/td><td>Transitions, corners, routes, railings, mooring fittings and maintenance access. Issue an updated layout.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p>Hisea&#8217;s maintenance guidance provides checks for pins, floats, shore connections and anchoring components. Use these when assessing the existing installation, then review the proposed extension and its intended use.<sup><a href=\"#ref3\" aria-label=\"Reference 3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup><a href=\"#ref4\" aria-label=\"Reference 4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wide-site\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/08-platform-construction-layout-scaled.jpg\" width=\"5900\" height=\"2394\" alt=\"Large blue modular platform under construction with additional narrow sections nearby\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>08<\/span> Construction-stage layout showing a broad platform, narrow sections and the adjacent shore.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/09-platform-edge-connection-lugs-scaled.jpg\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" alt=\"Open connection lugs along the edge of a blue modular floating platform\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span>09<\/span> Exposed edge lugs. Assess the interface and existing condition before planning an additional connection here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Questions to resolve before ordering<\/h2>\n<h3>Can the original pins be reused?<\/h3><p>Check type and condition first. Cracks, deformation, significant wear or abnormal locking require attention before reuse. Also confirm that retained fittings suit the joints in the proposed extension.<\/p>\n<h3>What should be kept for a future extension?<\/h3><p>Record the intended direction and use of any later phase. Retain module and fitting types, connection drawings and supply records so that interfaces and replacement parts can be checked accurately.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the platform area enough for a quotation?<\/h3><p>Include its use, dimensions, water and shore photographs, water-level changes and installation conditions. For an extension, add existing module details, close-ups of the lugs and information about new equipment.<\/p>\n<section class=\"handoff\"><h2>Enquire about the layout and connections together<\/h2><p>Send Hisea Dock site photographs and a preliminary layout, including any planned construction phases. Confirm the module and fitting schedule, connection details, installation guidance and responsibilities for anchoring and shore access in the quotation.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/\">www.hiseadock.com<\/a><br>WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/8617369861101\">+86 17369861101<\/a><\/p><\/section>\n<section class=\"references\"><h2>Product and technical references<\/h2><p>Connector functions and the basic connection sequence refer to Hisea&#8217;s published information. Installation and expansion checks are project review points; supplied model instructions and project documents govern specific joints, locking and acceptance. Nine existing company images include five product\/tool images and four site photographs, rather than a photographed step-by-step installation.<\/p><ol><li id=\"ref1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/dock-accessories\/\">Hisea Dock &#8211; Dock Accessories and Floating Dock Installation Guide<\/a><\/li><li id=\"ref2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/catalog\/catalog.pdf\">Hisea Dock &#8211; Product Catalogue, pp. 1, 7-8<\/a><\/li><li id=\"ref3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/floating-dock-maintenance\/\">Hisea Dock &#8211; Floating Dock Maintenance, HDPE connections and inspection sections<\/a><\/li><li id=\"ref4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/how-do-floating-docks-work\/\">Hisea Dock &#8211; How Do Floating Docks Work?, connection hardware, use and anchoring sections<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/section><\/article>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":146904,"template":"","case_categories":[70,72],"class_list":["post-146913","case","type-case","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","case_categories-floating-dock","case_categories-floating-platform"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case\/146913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/case"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case\/146913\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":146916,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case\/146913\/revisions\/146916"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"case_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiseadock.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case_categories?post=146913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}