Ironman4x4 ISLIDEAWAY110-E User manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
We take every possible measure to prevent water/dust ingress,
but cannot be held accountable for holes/gaps in factory tubs
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SAFETY WARNING
Ironman 4X4 requires you read and understand the safety and pre-install
directions on page 2 before commencing installation of this product.
2-3 Hours
Approximately
SLIDE-AWAY
ELECTRIC OR MANUAL MODEL TO SUIT FORD RANGER
Next-Gen 2022+ (Non-Wildtrak)
Document Number: ISLIDEAWAY110/210823
Electric Slide-Away model shown. Sports bar adaptor fitted and is sold separately
NOTE
Some images contained in these instructions are generic and are a representation
of the actual model and/or parts used. Some steps may also show parts out of
sequence to the instructional steps.
As per vehicle manufacturer advice, Ironman 4x4 recommend the load box (tub) reinforcement
brackets (FoMoCo part no. AMN1WJ27726AA) be fitted prior to Installing Slide-Away.
Electric Unit Weight: 45Kgs (100Lbs) | Manual Unit Weight: 40Kgs (88Lbs)
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Pre-Installation Procedures
SAFETY WARNING
• Ironman 4x4 includes specific mounting hardware to ensure correct fitment to your 4WD.
The correct fitment of these components is critical for your safety.
• Do not alter or modify this product in any way. Doing so may compromise the strength and integrity of
the product.
• Ensure all bolts are tightened to the specified torque.
NOTE
• Only a competent person should perform accessory installations. It is the responsibility of this person
to ensure correct fitment.
• Whilst working on this vehicle, always use appropriate safety equipment.
• Read and understand instructions fully before commencing fitment.
• Check the hardware supplied against the contents list on the following pages.
• Do not use this product for any vehicle make or model other than specified in these instructions.
• This product and or hardware must not be modified in any way. Do not remove labels from this product.
• Recording the batch number on the customer’s job card is good
practice for future reference, or complete the information below
and file with customer job card. Batch number is located under
rear of tonneau.
• Some images contained in these instructions are generic and are a representation of the actual model
and/or parts used. Some steps may show parts out of sequence to the instructional steps.
• Fitting instructions are correct at the time of publication date and Ironman 4x4 cannot be held
responsible for any vehicle changes from the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the installer
to ensure correct fitment.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
• To maintain the finish of the product, wash regularly using a PH neutral car wash, hose off and
chamois dry.
• Do not use acidic or alkaline cleaners.
• Plastic components can be maintained with a silicone spray or similar (non-acidic or alkaline based).
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Customer Name: Date:
Contact:
Part Number: Batch Number:
(Located under rear of tonneau)
#

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Installation Guide
Parts List (Item)
A1 A2 A3
A4 A5 A6
A7 A8 A9
A10 A11 A12
A13 B1 B2 B3 B4
A17 A18
Tools Required
Metric and Imperial
Spanner Set
Screwdriver Set 5mm Hex Key 25mm Hole Saw Drill
Any damage or losses caused by improper installation and application, goes beyond our quality warranty.
Parts List (Item)
No. Part Description Qty
A1. Main drum assembly 1
A2. Side track 2
A3. Top cover 1
A4. Positioning bar 1
A5. Drain tube 4
A6. Adhesive foam tape 1
A7. Bolt set 8
A8. Front end track rubber cover 2
A9. Drain tube rubber washer 4
A10. Hose clamps 4
A11. Front bracket 2
A12. Mid bracket 2
A13. Rear bracket 2
B1. Dome head cap screw 6
B2. Top cover mounting fastener set 10
B3. T-Bolt and nut set 6
B4. Bracket mounting fastener set 8
A17. Cable ties 5
A18. Remote control 1

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1. Before installation, unwrap the hardware.
Open carton and unpack, taking care not to
damage or scratch in the process. Inspect for
any damage.
Ensure installation is compatible with the
vehicle make, model and year.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Ensure load box (tub) reinforcement brackets
are fitted prior to commencing installation.
TIP
It is good practice to lay out all hardware to
cross-reference against the parts list and to
record the Batch Number.
We recommend separating packaging
into recyclable and rubbish, disposing of
accordingly.
2. If required, remove the sports bar from the
vehicle. This will require the removal of the
plastic trim on the top of the tub to access
the sports bar mounting bolts.
If the sports bar is to be reattached, retain
all fasteners removed and use
ISLIDEAWAY110-SBA (sold separately) to refit
the sports bar.
Take care to inspect any mounting holes left
after removal of the sports bar.
If necessary, coat any exposed metal with a
cold galvanising solution to protect against
corrosion.
3. Clean the top surfaces of the ute tub.
A clean surface will reduce the chance of
damage and corrosion, and improve the seal
of the Slide-Away unit on the vehicle.
Generic image used as reference only.

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4. Install aluminium extrusion to raise up the
tub’s front edge. Secure through into factory
holes using supplied screws
Apply supplied foam tape to top of extrusion.
NOTE
Use a silicon sealeant, and additional foam if
needed, to seal any open edges at tub front.
5. Install (A8) rubber covers into the bottom
channel at the front of each track.
NOTE
Notch in the rubber cover matches the slot in
the track.

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6. Pull curtain forward at least two (2) slats.
a) Using a 5mm hex key, remove the clutch
protection plate. This can be found above
the label on the left-hand side of the drum
assembly.
b) With a flat bladed screwdriver, turn the clutch
screw 3-4 times anti-clockwise, or until the
sliding cover rolls forward freely.
c) Slide curtain out so that sliding cover end
piece plus the two (2) slats are outside of the
drum.
d) Retighten clutch screw, and replace protective
plate.
e) Ensure the sliding curtain will not move in or
out of the drum freely.

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7. Attach side tracks to main drum.
a) Align slot in bottom of side track with the
locator on the end of the main drum.
b) Start sliding track on, but do not pull all the
way back.
c) Check the end of the sliding cover. There is a
plastic interface that slides into a cut out on
the vertical inside face of the side track.
d) Ensure the end of the sliding cover is located
in the track before pushing all the way back.
The five (5) metal fingers should be sitting
above the sliding cover.
Repeat procedure on opposite side.

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8. Secure side tracks to main drum.
a) For this step, it may be best to rest the main
drum with loosely attached side tracks on its
end as shown.
b) Insert six (6) x fasteners - Three (3) per side
(B2).
NOTE
Threadlock has been pre-applied to the
fasteners. If the fasteners need to be removed
for any reason, a medium strength thread
locking compound (e.g. blue) should be
reapplied.
c) Use a 5mm hex key to tighten.
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9. Install top cover to Drum using fastener pack
(B2).
a) Separate tops and bottoms from plastic caps.
b) Place top cover over drum. Align cover holes
with threaded holes in the metal fingers on
the drum.
c) Place a plastic cap base in each hole.
d) Insert and fasten a screw with a Phillips head
screwdriver.
e) Snap in a plastic cap over the top.
NOTE
Before proceeding, check Step 14.
Consider drilling drain holes at the front of the
tub now while the Slide-Away can be easily
moved.

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10. Attach tub brackets.
FRONT BRACKETS
Using the factory holes, secure small
L-bracket with threaded holes to tub. This is
attached behind the indentation in the plastic
tub cover. Insert small screw from inside
edge.
Now, attach large multi-bend bracket to tub.
Use the supplied metal spacer in the area
with the plastic cover indentation. Insert a
screw through the bracket and spacer into
the tub.
Next, fix a screw through the bottom face of
the multi-bend into the small L-bracket,

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11. Attach tub brackets.
MIDDLE BRACKETS
Using the factory holes, place the two-hole
spacer in the vertical indent in the plastic tub
cover.
Place the slotted L-bracket over this.
Secure in place using screws, washers, and
nuts.
12. Attach tub brackets.
REAR BRACKETS
Remove the factory tie-down points from near
the tailgate.
Place large bracket over the tie-down point
holes.
Secure tie-down point back over bracket
using factory-supplied screws.

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13.
WARNING
This is a minimum two person job.
Lift drum and side track assembly onto
vehicle tub.
If the cabin end of the tub sits lower than the
sides, apply foam tape (A6) to ensure a good
seal.
Angle the supplied aluminium positioning bar
(A4) into the tracks and straighten up to be
parallel with the slats.
Slide to the end of the tub and leave in place
to keep tracks square during next steps.
NOTE
Check:
The unit is sitting square on the vehicle tub.
The rubber lips on the side tracks are not
caught up.
The rubber flap is not caught between the
drum and the tub. The flap should hang
between the tub and cab.
14. Check the rubber flap that runs the width of
the unit is not touching the back of the cab.
WARNING
If the rubber flap is touching the back of the
vehicle cab, it will rub paint off.
Trim the rubber overhang using a sharp knife
and ruler as a guide.

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15. Secure to brackets.
a) Slide M6 x 25mm T-Bolts (B8) into the
underside of the side tracks.
b) Position T-bolts through tops of tub brackets
installed in Step 10.
c) If needed, fine adjust tub brackets up or down
so they touch the underside of the Slide-Away
side rails.
d) With the supplied spreader bar in place at the
rear of the tracks, check Slide-Away is still
sitting as desired.
e) Secure T-bolts in underside of track to tub
brackets.
f) Check all bolts are tight, including tub
brackets.
16. Install Drain Tubes.
a) Attach using hose clamps (A10) the small
drain tubes (A5) to rear of the tracks, and the
large tubes to the underside of the drum.
b) If existing access holes are present, use these.
If not, use the supplied bit (A19) to drill these
holes.
c) Coat all holes with a cold galvanising solution,
and paint as necessary, to prevent corrosion.
d) Install supplied O-Rings into these holes (A9).
e) Thread tubes through.
NOTE
Consider positioning of drain tubes in relation
to items that will be loaded into the tub, so as
not to create snag points.

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13. Pre-securing steps.
a) Check side tracks are still and parallel. Use
the supplied spacer bar to slide up and down
tracksto ensure width is consistent
b) Check that rubber on edges of tracks is not
caught under the tub edges
c) Close tailgate to check forwad/back
positioning is correct.
IF ALL ABOVE STEPS ARE OK
d) Tighten all fasteners.
e) Attach snap-on plastic covers over the mount
brackets (A13 or A15, depending on model).

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Power Routing - Electric Model Only
Power Routing Notes
1. Recommend wiring route path is
engine compartment » wheel trims » bed.
2. Most vehicles already have holes in bed. If
available, route cabling through exiting holes.
For vehicles without access, a 20mm diameter
hole is recommended. Remember to corrosion
proof hole after drilling.
3. Please make sure wiring route avoids engine
housing, exhaust pipes, and other hot or moving
components on the vehicle.
The wiring route of power cable is shown in red.
Optional In-Car Button
The optional in-car activation button can be
connected. The Slide-Away will function without
this.
If connected, find an appropriate position on the
dash (or other location INSIDE the cabin), and
mount the button.
Route wiring back to the Slide-Away main drum,
and connect to the plug.
Yellow Wiring Loom
At present, the yellow wiring loom functions aren’t
supported and do not require connection.
+ - Red with positive
Plug into the connector
Black with negative

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Clutch Operation
To disengage (manual operation)
1. Undo the two screws with a 5mm hex key, and
remove the plate.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, rotate the
screw counterclockwise 3-4 times.
The cover can now be operated by hand, and is
not locked.
To engage (remote control operation)
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, rotate the
screw clockwise until it won’t turn.
2. Replace the plate and refix with screws.
3. Press remote control button to close the cover.

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Battery Replacement - Electric Model Only
To change remote battery
1. Remove three (3) small screws from back of
remote.
2. Use a non-metal tool to remove old batteries,
being careful not to damage the circuit board.
3. Replace old batteries with 2 x CR2016
batteries.
4. Replace back cover and refit three (3) screws.
Remote Controller Functions - Electric Model Only
Button Name Description
A. Eco button Opens Slide-Away unit to halfway point, at half speed.
B. LED indicator light Illuminates when any button is pressed.
C. Slide-Away - Close 1. Press the button to start closing Slide-Away if static.
2. Press the button again to stop movement.
D. Slide-Away - Open 1. Press the button to start opening Slide-Away if static.
2. Press the button again to stop movement.
E. Tub interior light - On 1. Press the button to turn on the tub interior light.
2. Press the button again to increase brightness.
F. Tub interior light - Off Press the button to turn off the tub interior light.
C
B
A
D
E
F

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Once Installed...
• To ensure quiet and smooth operation of your Slide-Away, please regularly clean and lubricate the rail tracks
and main drum assembly. We recommended every 3 months or 6,000km (3,700 miles), or when vehicle is
used in muddy, sandy or dusty conditions.
• AVOID using petroleum-based lubricants given issues with rubber components, and AVOID tick greases as
these gather dust and dirt. Only use lubricants of a silicone oil-type after cleaning.
Spray lubes with PTFE (Teflon) seem to work best when regularly applied, wiped out and reapplied.
• To clean the tracks and the spiral track inside the main drum assembly, apply lubricant to a rag and wipe the
inside of the rail tracks, along the underside of the sweep seal and top of the wear strip. Repeat until all dust
has been removed.
You may use a high-pressure water gun if necessary, making sure all components have been lubricated.
DO NOT aim high-pressure water jet directly at the motor/ECU/connector when cleaning. Some
waterproofing protection to connectors/plugs may be neccessary.
• To clean the main drum assembly, disengage the clutch and run the cover out far enough to allow access to
the canister. Apply lubricant to a rag and wipe the inside of the main drum, including all components inside
the canister. Ensure drain tubes are clear of any debris or blockage. Reassemble the cover.
• If you find the brightness of the remote control signal indicator light is low, or button indicator light does not
turn on, replace the batteries (battery model: CR2016).
• To keep your Slide-Away in tip-top condition, we recommend washing it the same as caring for your
vehicle’s finish. A lack of proper cleaning and maintenance can affect the operation of the product and
reduce its life.