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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6) INITIAL OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
A) Unroll cover and place rear bar into strikes
on side rails. Press down on bar to close (20-
30 lbs. pressure). The cover fabric may be
tight. Over time under tension it will conform
to its hardware and loosen slightly. If bar is too
hard to push down, adjust tensioners equally
as needed to close.
B) Close tailgate slowly - top of tailgate should
fit snug under cover bar. If tonneau cover
hampers normal tailgate operation raise rails
by loosening rear clamps; adjust rails up; and
tighten clamps. If there is too much space
between tailgate and cover bar, lower rails by
loosening rear clamps: adjust rails down; and
retighten clamp. Refer to page 10 for trouble-
shooting tips.
♦IMPORTANT: When done, go back and dou-
ble check each clamp and make sure it is
fully tight. Start behind cab and work towards
tailgate.
C) Check cover tension by releasing dual
pinch latching system and open and close
rear bar several times. It should snap down
when closing. Cover fabric should be tight
with no sagging between the bows. If adjust-
ment is needed, roll cover open and to loosen
turn tension adjuster Clockwise. To tighten
turn tension adjuster Counter-Clockwise. Al-
ways turn Dials in Equal amounts.
D) When done, always seal both sides of
cover with hook and loop system. For detailed
operating instructions refer to page 8.
★ TIP: Reasons to keep cover drum tight;
Lasts longer, less noise, and looks nicer.
