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AGRI-COVER Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing AGRI-COVER
Side Locking Tarp. Agri-Cover, Inc. proudly
®
manufactured this tarp using superior quality materials and workmanship. With proper
care, your tarp system will provide years of service.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Even if familiar with product, read instructions prior to
installation as improvements may be made without notice. Always handle components
with care. If you have questions or problems, have serial number ready and call
customer service. When done, these instructions must be given to the consumer.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Before using this product read operating, maintenance and
safety sections. Save these instructions for future reference.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
DATE PURCHASED:
WHERE PURCHASED:
TARP SERIAL NUMBER:
(Located at rear of tarp on stationary tube side)
Questions? (800) 233-4655
agricover.com

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing AGRI-COVER Side Locking Tarp. Agri-Cover, Inc. proudly ® manufactured this tarp using superior quality materials and workmanship. With proper care, your tarp system will provide years of service. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Even if familiar with product, read instructions prior to installation as improvements may be made without notice.
  • Page 2 PREPARATION • Prior to tarp system assembly, park truck or trailer on level ground. • Box must be square and straight, center must not be pulled together or spread apart. • Before beginning, measure outer length and width of your box. Also measure length of tarp and width of the end caps to ensure you received the correct size.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER: Mounting replacement tarp to a structurally weak or damaged roll tube can result in serious injury or death. Before installing replacement tarp, inspect mounting surface of roll tube. Be aware several mounting holes in close proximity may compromise roll tube strength and integrity.
  • Page 4 1: INSTALLING WEATHER SEAL TO END CAPS NOTE: For best adhesion, ensure air and surface temperatures are above 60° F. Maintain equal dimensions A. Test fit end cap, it should measure at least on both sides 1/2” or at most 1-1/2” narrower than top of End cap box on both sides.
  • Page 5 2: INSTALLING END CAPS Perform one of the following to install end cap: CAUTION: Do not stand or walk on end cap. NOTE: For stainless steel see page 2 for bolting procedures. SIDE MOUNT A. Center end cap on box. Press down and back against box to compress weather seal and drill 5/16”...
  • Page 6 2: INSTALLING END CAP (Continued) C. Tilt inside edge of end cap up 1/4” and drill 5/16” hole at etched mark on both sides of end cap. D. Use 3/8” x 1” self-threading bolt to cut threads. Secure with 3/8” x 1” Allen button head bolt.
  • Page 7 3: DETERMINING BOW PLACEMENT NOTE: Supplied bows are not designed to hold box together. Leave all existing bows, braces and chains in place. A. First and last bow should be placed 30” in from end cap face. B. Divide space from first to last bow by number of bows left plus one to determine position of remaining bows.
  • Page 8 4: MOUNTING BOWS Perform one of the following to install bows: NOTE: For stainless steel see page 2 for bolting procedures. SIDE MOUNT Bow pocket A. Attach bow pocket to inside of box, flush with top. Use pocket as template to drill (2) 5/16”...
  • Page 9 4: MOUNTING BOWS (Continued) HD ALUMINUM A. Set bow pocket on top of inside edge of Measure distance between box rail. Use pocket as template to drill (4) inside of bow pockets 5/16” holes and secure with 3/8” x 1” self threading bolts.
  • Page 10 5: MOUNTING RIDGE SUPPORT Perform one of the following to mount ridge support: RIDGE STRAP A. Attach hook end of strap to hole in center of front end cap. If installing (2) ridge straps, attach hooks to off centered holes. B.
  • Page 11 6: DETERMINING TARP STOP PLACEMENT NOTE: Tarp stops secure stationary side of tarp to box. • For normal roll applications, mount tarp stops on passenger side of box. • For reverse roll applications, mount tarp stops on driver side of box. A.
  • Page 12 7: MOUNTING TARP STOPS Perform one of the following to mount tarp stops: Tarp stop spacer bracket BOLT-ON TARP STOPS Tarp stop A. Mark locations for bolt-on tarp stops. Install is completed when installing tarp. B. If using optional tarp stop spacer bracket, use bracket as template to drill (2) 5/16”...
  • Page 13 8: MOUNTING LATCH PLATE A. Mount latch plate on side of box opposite from tarp stops 0 to 3” down from top of box rail. Ensure latch plate is flush at each end of box. NOTE: For radius corners mount latch plate where radius begins. Tip: Use C-clamps to hold latch plate in place.
  • Page 14 9: ASSEMBLING TUBES NOTE: This step is for kits with multiple roll and stationary tube sections. A. Insert swedged end of roll tube into full end of other roll tube. Align tubes, weld, allow to cool and grind smooth. Full end of tube B.
  • Page 15 10: ATTACHING ROLL TUBE TO TARP Perform one of the following to install roll tube: NOTE: Check included electric conversion instructions for alternative tube measurements if applicable. VERTICAL WALL BOX A. Roll tube length is total of top outside box length plus distance to standoff minus 2”. Cut roll tube at front, removing swedged end.
  • Page 16 11: ATTACHING STATIONARY TUBE TO TARP A. Install end plug into full end of stationary Small pocket tube. Insert stationary tube end with end plug into small pocket on tarp. Stationary tube plug B. Extend stationary tube 1/4” beyond edge of tarp.
  • Page 17 15: INSTALLING TARP ASSEMBLY NOTE: If applicable, assemble ridge pole to tarp prior to placing tarp onto box. Upright Roll tube A. Roll tarp assembly by hand to open position, roll tube to stationary tube. Bow-tie pin Perform one of the following to finish installing tarp assembly: Stationary tube Base bracket...
  • Page 18 13: INSTALLING U-CLAMP ASSEMBLY Refer to included electric conversion instructions if applicable. Rear of box A. Unroll tarp by hand to other side of box and let tarp hang down. B. Adjust roll tube 1” from front of box and 3 3-5”...
  • Page 19 14: INSTALLING IN-ROLL TUBE BUNGEE RETURN Perform the following to install the In-Roll Tube Bungee Return or use included return instructions if applicable. NOTE: Install return on non-drive side (opposite side of tarp motor or crank handle). A. Unfold assembly, align open ends and connect tubes together. B.
  • Page 20 15: ASSEMBLING CRANK HANDLE A. Insert crank handle into handle extension 3/8” x 1-3/4” Bolt selecting 1 of 4 holes according to desired length and align holes to bolt together using Handle extension 3/8” x 1-3/4” bolt and nut. Crank handle B.
  • Page 21 15: ASSEMBLING CRANK HANDLE (Continued) E. Crank roll tube up tight under latch plate, hold and bring handle straight down to grade. There should be about 18” (6” for Grain Carts) of clearance from handle to grade. Adjust handle length if needed. NOTE: On slant boxes, handle must be at a 90°...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    • Missing or loose ridge strap. Holes or tears in tarp. • Contact your local Agri-Cover dealer for replacement tarp or tarp repair kit. • When new tarp or parts are needed replace with original Agri-Cover parts.

  • Page 23: Inspection And Maintenance

    • Check the tightness of mounting bolts and electrical connections, remove any dirt or corrosion that may have accumulated on the electrical connections. • Always use genuine Agri-Cover, Inc. replacement parts, use serial number to easily order replacement tarp. Serial number is located at rear...

  • Page 24: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    Goods to be returned must have a pre-authorized RA # (Return Authorization Number) – obtained by calling the number above. Mark the number on the package and ship it freight prepaid to address below. Agri-Cover will pay freight to return goods to sender.