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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing VANISH Roll-Up Cover. Agri-Cover, Inc. proudly ® manufactured this cover using superior quality materials and workmanship. With proper care, your cover will provide years of service and enjoyment. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Even if familiar with product, read instructions prior to installation as improvements may be made without notice.
PREPARATION This document is typically used with trucks that have 78" or longer boxes. Unpack cover components and clean truck box. COMPONENTS TOOLS NEEDED • (6) Clamps • (2) 1/2” Wrenches • (2) Driver side rails • Marking pen • (2) Passenger side rails •...
1: INSTALLING SIDE RAILS NOTE: Some installs require special instructions. If required, follow special instructions for side rail attachment along with these standard instructions. A. Locate two side rail sections with matching profiles displayed in image below. B. Unroll hook and loop and slide into front side rail channel. C.
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1: INSTALLING SIDE RAILS (Continued) E. Position side rail with weather strip Top of side rail Strike at against inside lip of box. Push side rail flush with top rear side of box at forward until it touches front of box. front IMPORTANT: Ensure strike is positioned at rear of box.
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1: INSTALLING SIDE RAILS (Continued) I. Adjust side rail flush with top of box, install second clamp on side rail at midway point. Repeat clamping procedure. J. At rear of box, place rear clamp as close to tailgate as possible. Adjust side rail height until flush with top of tailgate.
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2: APPLYING SEAL GASKET NOTE: For best adhesion, ensure air and surface temperatures are above 60° F. NOTE: With a spray-in bed liner, better adhesion is possible by smoothing surface and applying an adhesion promoter. A. Ensure bulkhead is clean, wipe top surface with alcohol pad.
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3: INSTALLING TENSION ADJUSTERS A. The cover comes pre-rolled in open position for ease of installation. Set pre-rolled cover on tailgate with front bar facing up. Align tension adjuster (marked “L”) on driver side of cover as shown. “L” left tension adjuster B.
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4: MOUNTING COVER TO SIDE RAILS A. Set cover at front of box on side rails (behind cab) with front bar facing up. B. Roll front bar onto front side rails and fold/ tuck vinyl flap under front bar. Now, front bar will face down.
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4: MOUNTING COVER TO SIDE RAILS (Continued) D. Hold bolt at top and tighten nut under side Hold bolt rail. Repeat Step 4C and 4D for right tension adjuster. Tighten nut E. Center the front bar between the two side rails.
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5: INITIAL OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS A. Unroll cover and place rear bar into strikes on side rails. Press down on rear 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Cover too loose Turn both tension adjusters counter clockwise to move front bar forward (see Step 5D). Cover too tight Turn both tension adjusters clockwise to move front bar back (see Step 5D). Gap between rear bar and tailgate Side rails set too high (see Step 5B).
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CLOSING ROLL UP COVER A. Release storage straps at front. B. Using both hands, unroll cover toward the tailgate. C. With tailgate down, position rear bar against strikes. Push down on rear bar until trigger latch secures rear bar. D. On both sides, seal cover edges with hook and loop system the full length of cover.
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OPENING ROLL UP COVER NOTE: Ensure Slide Locks are disengaged before opening cover. A. On driver side, release trigger latch and rotate rear bar toward cab. Pull latch forward B. Using both hands, roll cover toward the cab. C. Secure cover with storage straps.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not cover cargo higher than the cover. • Do not place object(s) on or against the cover or its framework at any time. • Always secure cargo to avoid shifting and damaging the cover or its parts. •...
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE The operator can perform most of inspection and maintenance. It may be necessary to review the installation and operating instructions. • Periodically check and/or retighten clamps as needed. • Periodically check trigger latch to ensure it fully secures rear bar. •...
Agri-Cover, Inc. extends the following three (3) year Limited Warranty for the VANISH ® Roll-Up Cover: Agri-Cover, Inc. warrants a period of three (3) years from the date of manufacture that its VANISH Roll-Up Cover is free from defects in workmanship, under normal use for the ®...
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