Access LORADO Quick start guide

Thank you for purchasing an ACCESS Lorado roll-up cover. ACI has manufactured this roll-up cover
with pride using superior quality materials and craftsmanship. With proper care, your cover will
provide years of service and enjoyment.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: It is recommended you take the time to read these instructions before
installing this cover even if already familiar with the product. Often improvements are made
without prior notice. Always handle cover and components with care to avoid damage. If you nd
a part missing or defective, or if you are having trouble installing this product, please have serial
number ready (found on decal under rear bar by tailgate) and call the customer service number on
the back page. When done, these instructions and warranty information must be given to the
consumer.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Before using this product, read the operating instructions,
maintenance and safety sections of this owners manual and save for future reference.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL

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A. Position side rail with weather strip
against inside lip of box. Push rail
forward until it touches front of
box (end of rail with strike goes to rear).
At front, rail should be ush with top side
of box. At rear rail should be ush with
top of tailgate.
1. INSTALLING COVER SIDE RAILS
1st Clamp
Temporary
spring clamp
Top of rail should be
ush with top side
of box at front
Top of rail should
be ush with top of
tailgate at rear
Nylon
strike
to rear
B. Hold rail in proper position with
spring clamp. Install 1st clamp as close to
front as possible and use 1/2” wrench to
tighten.
Tip: Before using wrench on clamp,
make sure clamp teeth engage grooves
on rail, turn nut nger tight and then use
wrench.
NOTE: Some installs require drilling/bolting. Those kits will contain special
side rail instructions Follow those instructions for rail attachment. When
done, continue with number two.
NOTE ON BED LINERS: With an under-the-rail drop in bed liner, installation is
possible with minimal trim cutting of bed liner at front corner of box and back by
tailgate to allow side rail to install properly. Considerable trim cutting is required
with an over-the-rail drop in bed liner.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
(NOTE: For additional installation assistance go online to lorado.com,
instruction manual and click on installation video.)
Unpack cover components. Clean truck box if dirty.
COMPONENTS:
1 driver side rail
1 passenger side rail
1 Element seal kit
6 clamps (long box kits 8 clamps)
1 left and 1 right tension adjuster
with washers, nuts & bolts
1 pre-rolled up cover assembly
TOOLS NEEDED:
1 - 1/2” wrench (for rail clamps) 1 - Tape measure or ruler 1 - Scissor
1 - Spring clamp optional Protective eyewear
(to hold rails in place while clamping) 2 - 9/16” wrenches
PREPARATION

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A. At front of box header, clean top
surface with alcohol pad (if needed
wash rst).
2: APPLY ELEMENT SEAL
ALIGN SEAL
AGAINST
FRONT OF
RAIL AND
INSIDE EDGE
OF BOX
STARTING
HERE
NOTE: For additional protection–locate and seal miscellaneous factory
holes, crevices, stake pockets, etc. that may be on box (sealant not included).
ELEMENT
SEAL SIDE RAIL
CLEAN
TOP OF
BOX
HEADER
INSIDE FRONT
OF BOX
B. Peel paper back, align and adhere
Element Seal™ at one corner across
box to opposite corner and cut to
length.
C. Install 2nd clamp on rail at midway
point of box. Check if rail is level. If
rail tilts up, loosen clamp, lower it and
tighten. If rail tilts down, loosen clamp,
raise it and tighten. Install 3rd clamp as
close to tailgate as possible.
D. When done, make sure each clamp
is in its best up or down position to
hold rail level after tightening and that
all clamps are fully tight. Repeat entire
procedure for opposite side rail.
Shape of rail may vary
This edge of rail ush
with top on side of
box at front
This surface of rail should
be level after clamps are
tightened and even with
top of tailgate or tailgate
protector
Height of tailgate
with protector
Adjust clamps up
or down until they
hold rails level when
tightened
Inside wall of box
2nd clamp
See note for 4th clamp
3rd clamp
1. INSTALLING COVER SIDE RAILS CONT’D.
NOTE: Most short box kits contain 6 clamps. Install 3 per side rail. For
kits containing 8 clamps, install 4th clamp between 2nd and 3rd clamp on
each side rail. See top photo

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A. Set rolled up cover on rails at front of
box (behind cab) with bar facing up. Roll
cover bar onto front of rails and fold/tuck
vinyl ap under. Now bar will face down.
Let straps hang to inside of box. Push cover
bar forward until it sets at on front of side
rails and overhangs them.
4. MOUNTING COVER TO SIDE RAILS
B. Slide left tension adjuster over until it
engages under side rail. (See photo in Step
4 E for tension adjuster tab under side rail.)
Push bar back and forth to line up holes-do
not turn dial wheel. Insert bolt from top, at
washer and nut from bottom.
Note: These holes are designed for
a snug t - you may need to turn the
bolt through rail and adjuster with
9/16” wrench. The bolt will thread
through without harming any pieces.
A. The cover comes pre-rolled to
its normal open position for ease of
installation. Set pre-rolled cover on
tailgate with front bar facing up as
shown. Align XT-Dial Tension Adjuster
(marked L) on driver side of cover -
positioned as shown in photo.
3. ASSEMBLING TENSION ADJUSTERS TO COVER
B. Turn 1-1/4” bolt with at washer
onto nut in bar. Leave loose for now.
See photo. Repeat for XT-Dial (R) on
passenger side of cover, and leave that
bolt loose also.
Nut
“L” Left
XT-Dial

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C. Hold bolt at top and tighten nut
under side rail. Repeat procedure for
right hand tension adjuster.
4. MOUNTING COVER TO SIDE RAILS CONT’D.
D. Center the front bar between the
two side rails.
center front bar between rails until
space is equal at both ends
Tab goes under -
then tighten bolt
E. Then tighten bolt (left loose earlier)
under front bar on each tension
adjuster.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not cover cargo that is higher than the cover.
• Do not place object(s) on or against the cover or its framework at any time
• Always secure cargo so it cannot shift and damage the cover or its parts.
• Do not use the covers framework to tie down cargo.
• Never stand, sit or ride on the cover or allow others to do so.
• Do not leave valuables in an unattended vehicle as cover does not prevent theft of contents in truck box.
• The cover does not eliminate moisture and dust from entering the truck box. Special wrappings or
packaging of the contents may be necessary.
• Due to poor ventilation, if you allow a pet/animal in the box, leave cover open. Do not allow people or
animals to occupy box with the cover closed.
• When towing vehicle backwards, cover must be rolled fully open and secured with safety straps or fully
closed and secured with manual slide lock.
• ALWAYS nish securing the cover. Use caution when operating cover in windy conditions.
• Periodically check and/or retighten clamp bolts as needed.
• Periodically check and/or retighten front bar tensioning bolts as needed.
A. Unroll cover and place rear bar into
strikes on side rails and press down on bar
to close (20-30 pounds pressure).
5. INITIAL OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
B. Close tailgate slowly - top of tailgate
should t snug under cover bar. If it is too
tight - raise rails by loosening rear clamps
adjust rail up and tighten clamps. If too
loose adjust rails lower.
C. Check cover tension by releasing
autolatch and open and close rear bar
several times. It should snap down when
closing. Cover fabric should sound
drumlike when tapped on. If adjustment
is needed, roll cover open and to loosen
turn XT-Dial Clockwise. To tighten
turn XT-Dial Counter Clockwise.
Always turn Dials in Equal amounts.
D. When done, seal both sides of cover
with hook and loop system.
Note: For detailed operating instructions see page 7.
To loosen Cover
Turn Clockwise
To Tighten Cover
Turn Counter
Clockwise

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Release retainer straps at front
and using both hands roll cover
out to rear of box.
Now along side of box, seal cover
edges with hook and loop sealing
system the full length of cover on
both sides. Pull with one hand -
seal with other hand.
Position roll-up bar against
strikes. Push down on bar until
autolatch locks in place.
Open tailgate on driver side, pull
autolatch and lift up on
rear roll bar.
Securely fasten retainer straps to
store the cover.
Using both hands, roll cover
toward front of box (not against
the cab).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO OPEN
TO CLOSE
A. TO CLOSE:
Engage rear bar into strikes and push down on
cover bar until both latches lock into place under
side rails.
B. TO OPEN:
Open tailgate, near driver side, reach under
rear bar and pull loop down, at same time lift
up on rear roll-up bar.
Latch Latch
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
For proper latch
operation, make sure
the rails at tailgate
are set to correct
height and level. See
diagrams at right.
Pull Loop Down
to Unlatch Cover
AUTO LATCH II OPERATION

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Cover too loose Turn both tension adjusters counter clockwise to move front bar
forward. (Refer to #5C, see arrows next to adjuster)
Cover too tight Turn both tension adjusters clockwise to move front bar rearward.
(Refer to #5C, see arrows next to adjuster)
Gap between roll-up bar and tailgate Rails set too high (Refer to #5B)
Cover is too wide Check rails. Rails in - too wide - push all clamps to top of rail.
Cover is too narrow Rails out - too narrow - pull all clamps down on rail
(Refer to #1D)
Lopsided cover too much on one side Check front bar. It must be centered side to side (Refer to #4D)
Top of tailgate hits rear bar when attempting
to close
Raise side rails at rear of box until tailgate closes without pushing
rear bar up. (Refer to #5B)
Auto latch doesn’t engage Check side rails for height and level. Inspect latch for jammed or
broken parts. (Refer to #1D)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
PARTS DIAGRAM
QUICK RELEASE
STORAGE STRAPS
FRONT COVER BAR
XT-DIAL TENSION
ADJUSTER (LEFT)
⅜” x 1-¼” BO LT,
WASHER
(2 PER COVER)
FRONT
ELEMENT SEAL
⅜” x ¾” BOLT,
WASHER, NUT
(2 PER COVER)
RAIL CLAMPS
6–MOST SHORT BOXES
8–LONG BOXES
LEFT
SIDE RAIL
AUTO LATCH II
DUAL LATCHING
SYSTEM
RIGHT
SIDE RAIL
REAR
ROLL- UP
BAR
SUPPORT
BOW
• Always keep cover closed when not in use.
• Keep hook and loop sealed when cover is closed.
• Keep the cover tight, cover vinyl should sound drum-like when tapped on.
• Make sure cover is properly latched and sealed. Lock while traveling and before entering
automatic drive-through car washes.
• Avoid storing cover in its rolled-up position for long periods of time.
• When cleaning, for best results use mild liquid soap and water. Never clean with petroleum or
citrus based products.
• Periodically treat cover with our Formula 2 cleaner instead of petroleum based products that
may dry out and damage the vinyl.
• Avoid allowing cargo to rub against cover while transporting, whether in open or closed
position.
TIPS FOR A LONGER LASTING COVER

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
• Inspection and much of the maintenance can be done by the operator. It may be necessary to review
the installation and operating instructions.
• Periodically inspect the cover assembly and the condition of all parts. Check for loose bolts and parts
and tighten if needed. Test the operation to ensure that the parts are functioning properly and that
the cover is in top operational condition.
• If latch has been damaged replace with new one. NOTE: Inspection and/or maintenance should
also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. If you need assistance inspecting
and/or servicing your cover, or if you want to order a replacement part, call the customer service number
on the back page. Always use original equipment replacement parts for your cover.
• Vinyl cover can be treated with water base vinyl protectants. Avoid silicon base products.
• When cleaning, for best results use mild liquid soap and water. Never clean with petroleum or citrus
based products.
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