Datum MobileTrak5, Installation Instructions Manual

Figure F

DECKING

DECKING

DECKING

DECKING

Figure G

#10 x 1" SELF

TAPPING SCREW

SPLICE PLATE

RAIL

DECK END TRIM

DECKING

#10 x 3/4" PARTICLE

BOARD SCREW

FLANGE OF

END TRIM

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MobileTrak5 Decking Installation Instructions

INSTALLING DECKING

Check to make sure that the decking has 1/4-20 T-nuts installed on the bottom. Use the decking 

layout sheet supplied with each job as a guide. Install the decking sections from left to right, making 

sure to install (3) splice plates between each section of decking (see Figure F). After all sections of 

decking are laid out, it must be secured to the rails. To secure: Drill pilot holes through the pre-drilled 

holes in the decking into the flange of the rail (space approximately 12" apart). Then use #10 x 1" 

long self tapping screws to secure decking to rails. Make sure that rails do not move while attaching 

decking (see Figure C. To make decking more rigid and eliminate "bounce", install 1/4-20 x 1 1/4" long

leveling screws through the T-nuts in decking until they contact floor and level with a 2' bubble level 

(NOTE: try not to put weight on the decking while this is being done). Repeat for the remaining 

decking sections. (NOTE: If the system is equipped with side ramps, skip to the section on installing 

side ramps before attaching decking to system).

INSTALLING DECK END TRIM 

(OPTIONAL)

Deck end trim is used in some cases to 

cover the exposed end of a system (see 

Figure G). Deck end trim is supplied in 

standard sizes. In most cases these pieces 

need to be cut in the field to fit. Deck end 

trim is to cover decking only. Do not cover 

the ends of the rails. After measuring and 

cutting pieces to length, attach to decking 

with the flange sitting on top of the 

decking with #10 x 3/4" pan head Phillips 

screws.