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Summary of Contents for PERAGON R2-QC-CK
- Page 1 T R U C K B E D C O V E R S PERAGON TRUCK BED COVER ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, & MAINTENANCE R2-QC-CK 2019 - Current Ford Ranger with 58" bed REV. C INSTALLATION SUPPORT w ww.p e rago n .c o m/su ppo rt...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Plan Your Installation ......4 Tools Required ......... 4 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING Videos ............4 PERAGON! ........27 Inspect Your Shipment ......4 Packaging Materials ......... 4 Bed Liners & Rail Protectors ....4 HOW IT WORKS ......... 5 Short and Long Bearings ...... -
Page 3: Introduction
Scratch Repair If your cover is scratched, use touch-up paint to prevent Your Peragon cover may deter theft. However, it is not a flaking around the scratch. guarantee against theft. • For Classic Black: Dupli-Color Universal Black All-in-1. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
In most cases you will not need to cut (2) Pliers (channel locks (Optional) Torque wrench them. The Peragon rails will sit on top of your bed rail protectors. recommended) NOTICE: Do not use power tools. Power tools will If you believe you must alter the bed rail protectors in over tighten the fasteners and cause damage. -
Page 5: How It Works
When the cover is closed, both the long and short bearings rest on the rails. When the cover is open, the short bearings hang down in the bed and the long bearings support the panel assembly. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INTRODUCTION... -
Page 6: Cover Retraction
To extend the cover to the closed position, pull on the strap slowly toward the tailgate. The short bearings will ride up the ramp until they are on the rails. To complete the extension process, the gas springs will push the first panel behind the cab into the up position. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INTRODUCTION... -
Page 7: Installation
• (E) Plastic spacer selves. Make sure the crosspiece brackets sit firmly • (F) Lock nut and squarely on the rails before tightening the lock nuts. Tighten nuts until snug. Do NOT over-tighten. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... -
Page 8: Assembling The Ramps
(C). IMPORTANT: The ramps must be butted tight against the tailgate side of the rail notch (C). 4. Tighten nuts until snug. Do NOT over-tighten. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... -
Page 9: Rail Crosspiece Seal
• Scissors Figure 7: Attaching the rail crosspiece seal • (A) Rail crosspiece edge for mounting the crosspiece seal (clean with alcohol) • (B) Rail crosspiece seal CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE... support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... - Page 10 (D). 4. Go back across the entire rail applying firm pressure across the entire seal. Check the entire length of the seal for proper adhesion. IMPORTANT: Avoid cutting the seal too short! support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION...
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Page 11: Quick Clamps Installation
Set moved slightly to avoid obstructions, such as plastic clips. the remaining two clamps off to the side. They will CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE... support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... - Page 12 3. Tighten the bolts to 160 inch-pounds or 13 foot- pounds (17 Newton-meters) if you are using a torque NOTE: The final rail assembly height can be easily adjusted wrench. Do NOT over-tighten. by loosening and raising or lowering the Quick Clamps. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION...
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Page 13: Rail Installation
3. Insert a bolt into the cab end of each rail T slot. Insert bolts down through the front Quick Clamps. CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE... support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... - Page 14 7. Check again to make sure rails are centered (E). Tighten the nuts on the two cab-side Quick Clamps only. Do not over- tighten. Figure 17: Rails centered in truck bed 3/16” to 5/8” Figure 18: Spacing between rails and tailgate IMPORTANT: Leave the rear mounting bolts loose for now. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION...
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Page 15: Preparing The Panel Assembly
1. Position the gas spring bracket as shown. The ball stud should face outward (B). 2. Tighten the lower screw before inserting the upper screw. Tighten until snug. Do NOT over-tighten. 3. Repeat on opposite side. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... -
Page 16: Installing Panels Into Rails
3. Place the long bearings into the driver side rail (A). 5. Verify the pin is in the bracket (D). 4. Insert the pin on the first panel (B) into corner bracket (C). CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE... support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... - Page 17 8. Look closely to make sure the pin is in the hole (H). on the first panel (F) clicks into the corner bracket (G). You may need to push fairly hard to get the pin into the bracket. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION...
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Page 18: Adjusting Ramp Assemblies
Measure between the inside edge of each rail by the cab (B) and by the tailgate (C). Do not tighten rails to the tailgate clamps as this will be done in a later step. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... -
Page 19: Rail Alignment
2. Pull the rails toward each other until they contact the bearings on the last panel (C). IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no more than a hairline gap between each rail and bearing (C). CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE... support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... - Page 20 8. Inspect both rail seals. The seals should rest gently on top of bed rails. Make sure the seals are flared outward. If a seal is curled under itself, slide a credit card or other thin, non-abrasive item under the seal to work it outward. support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION...
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Page 21: Final Ramp Adjustment
Pull on the nylon 1. Slide the center rail bolt on both rails so that its half- way between the front and rear clamps. Figure 34: Center clamp installation detail CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE... support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... -
Page 22: Gas Spring Installation
Peragon side rail (no washers are 2. Position each gas spring with the rod end (A) toward needed). Tighten the bolts to 160 inch-pounds or 13 the tailgate. -
Page 23: Sagging First Hinge
2. Push up on the sagging hinge from below. 3. Lock the cover. Leave it locked for 24-48 hours to allow the seals to compress. FINISHING THE INSTALL WATCH VIDEO “Finishing the Install” at peragon.com/sup- port/installation-videos support@peragon.com • (877) 473-7246 ext. 2 INSTALLATION... -
Page 24: Ownership & Operation
OWNERSHIP OWNERSHIP & OPERATION WATCH VIDEO “Retracting and Using the Peragon Cover” at peragon.com/support/installation-videos Figure 38: Cover operation CLOSING AND OPENING THE COVER NOTE: The gas springs may not push the first two panels up all the way until the seals have been compressed for a To close the cover, pull the strap toward the tailgate. -
Page 25: Traveling With The Cover Open
To travel with the cover secured in the open position, simply loop the pull strap around the folded panels and tie it off. Leave some slack so the panels do not press against each other, which could damage the finish. Secure the end of the strap before driving. Secure your cargo clear of your Peragon cover. COVER QUICK RELEASE WATCH VIDEO “Removing the Cover”... -
Page 26: Warranty
WARRANTY: Peragon Enterprises, Inc. for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase does hereby warrant its products to be free from manufacturer’s defects. During this period, Peragon Enterprises, Inc., will repair or replace, at its sole discre- tion, any part found to be defective as a result of the manufacturing process. -
Page 27: Thank You For Choosing Peragon
As an owner of a Peragon cover you have become part of a dream that began in 1999 when we sat down with a blank sheet of paper and started to sketch out a design for what is now the best truck bed cover available.