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6. INITIAL OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT: When done, go back and double check each clamp and
make sure they are fully tight. Start behind cab and work towards tailgate.
To loosen Cover
Turn Clockwise
To Tighten Cover
Turn Counter
Clockwise
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.
C. Check cover tension by releasing
AUTOLATCH
close rear bar several times. It
should snap down when closing.
Cover fabric should be tight with
no sagging between the bows. If
adjustment is needed, roll cover
open and to loosen turn XT-DIAL
clockwise. To tighten turn XT-
DIAL
counter clockwise. Always
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turn dials in equal amounts.
D. When done, always seal both
sides of cover with hook and loop
system. For detailed operating
instructions see Page 8.
TIP: Reasons to keep cover drum
tight:
1) Lasts longer
2) Less noise
3) Looks nicer
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