Gator EFX Hard Fold User manual

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PARTS LIST OF COMPONENTS
Ratchet & 1/2” Socket
THE GATOR EFX HARD FOLD TONNEAU COMES FULLY ASSEMBLED.
30-60 min Cutting Not Required Drilling Not Required
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
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3-YEAR WARRANTY
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE. A TORQUE WRENCH IS NOT NECESSARY.
IF PREFERRED, TORQUE IS APX 120 INCH LBS.
Tools Required
PN Part Description/ Qty PN Part Description/ Qty
Components
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GC24002 - 04-14 F-150 5.5' bed
GC24004 - 04-14 F-150 6.5' bed
GC24010 - 08-14 Super Duty 6.5' bed
GC24019 - 15-Current F-150 5.5' bed
GC24020 - 15-Current F-150 6.5' bed
GC24021 - 17-Current Super Duty 6.5' bed
GC34006 - 09-19 RAM 5.5' bed
GC34008 - 19-Current RAM 1500 Crew Cab 5.5' bed
GC34009 - 19-Current RAM Quad/Mega Cab 6.5' bed
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Hard Folding Cover (1)
Driver (Left) Mounting Rail (1)
Passenger (Right) Mounting Rail (1)
Clamps (x6)
Cover Retainers (x4)
Bulkhead Seal (1)
Drain Tubes (x2)
Gator EFX Hard Fold
Tonneau Cover

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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3. Using three (3) clamps per side attach the rail to the bed, position the clamps adjacent to each of the black
rail spacers. (Tip: Mount the center clamp rst but do not tighten completely. This will give you the ability to
adjust the rail as the outer clamps are attached)
4. Tighten the clamps using a 1/2” socket. Install the bulkhead seal to the top of the front rail of the truck bed
and cut to length.
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Warning! Do not overtighten the clamp
assembly. A torque wrench is not neces-
sary. If preferred, torque is apx 120 inch
lbs.
Warning! Clamps must be checked
periodically for tightness. Failure to do so
could result in damage to you or your
property.
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1/2”
1. Attach both left and right side rails to the truck bed. The end of the mounting rail with the drain tube tting
will go towards the cab of the truck, position ush to bulkhead.
2. Position the top edge of mounting rail ush to 1/8”above the top edge of your truck bed rail.
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5. Set the tonneau onto the mounting rails, the buckles should be to the front.
6 & 7. Assemble the four retainer clamps, slide each of them into the track on the underside of the tonneau,
slide into position, but do not tighten at this time.
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8. Carefully unfold the cover. Position the cover so it is centered side to side and front to back on the truck bed.
9. Test the rear latching assembly for smooth operation as this is the best indicator of the cover being posi-
tioned correctly. Be sure the latches on both sides are engaging with the cover mounting rail.
Note: If your truck is equipped with a tailgate protector, you may need to slightly raise the rear of the side mounting
rails for the latches to engage properly.
10 & 11. Once the cover is located correctly, fold the cover to the open position. Pull the release cables on the
rear panel to release it from the side rail. Take care to fold it gently so the position of the cover is not
disturbed.

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12 & 13. Once in the open position double check the clamp engagement to the side rail and tighten. Test the
cover again for proper operation, adjust as needed, then tighten the star knobs.
of the truck bed. This can be done by placing the tube behind a bed liner, through an existing hole in the bed,
or by drilling a 5/8” hole in the bulkhead.
Note: If you choose to place the tube behind your bedliner, be sure your drain holes in the bed are not clogged.
Note: If you choose to drill holes, be sure to clean up the metal shavings.
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