PERAGON R2-QC-CK User manual

TRUCK BED CO
VERS
INSTALLATION SUPPORT
www.peragon.com/support
877-473-7246 ext. 2
PERAGON TRUCK BED COVER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, & MAINTENANCE
R2-QC-CK
2019 - Current Ford Ranger with 58" bed
REV. C

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ......................... 3
IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION.... 3
Routine Care & Maintenance ................... 3
Scratch Repair .......................................... 3
Contact Customer Support ...................... 3
SAFETY........................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.................................. 4
Plan Your Installation .............................. 4
Tools Required ......................................... 4
Videos ....................................................... 4
Inspect Your Shipment ............................ 4
Packaging Materials ................................. 4
Bed Liners & Rail Protectors .................... 4
HOW IT WORKS ......................................... 5
Short and Long Bearings ......................... 5
Cover Retraction ...................................... 6
Cover Extension ....................................... 6
INSTALLATION ........................... 7
RAIL FRAME ASSEMBLY ......................... 7
ASSEMBLING THE RAMPS...................... 8
RAIL CROSSPIECE SEAL.......................... 9
QUICK CLAMPS INSTALLATION ............ 11
RAIL INSTALLATION................................. 13
PREPARING THE PANEL ASSEMBLY.... 15
Installing Gas Spring Brackets ................. 15
Installing Rubber Bumpers ...................... 15
INSTALLING PANELS INTO RAILS......... 16
ADJUSTING RAMP ASSEMBLIES .......... 18
RAIL ALIGNMENT...................................... 19
FINAL RAMP ADJUSTMENT ................... 21
TESTING OPERATION............................... 21
INSTALLING CENTER CLAMPS .............. 21
GAS SPRING INSTALLATION .................. 22
SAGGING FIRST HINGE ............................ 23
FINISHING THE INSTALL ......................... 23
OWNERSHIP & OPERATION .. 24
CLOSING AND OPENING THE COVER.... 24
TRAVELING WITH THE COVER OPEN ... 25
COVER QUICK RELEASE .......................... 25
ROUTINE CARE .......................................... 25
WARRANTY ................................. 26
Filing a Claim: ...........................................26
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
PERAGON! .................................... 27

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION
Read this manual before attempting to assemble, install,
operate, or maintain your Peragon cover. Failure to fol-
low instructions may result in personal injury, death and/
or property damage.
Your Peragon cover is for inanimate cargo only. Never
transport any person or animal in the pickup bed. No one
should sit, stand, or lie on or under the cover. Never haul
anything on the cover. Do not set any object that could
damage the finish or weighing more than 50 pounds on
the cover.
Secure cargo to prevent shifting, or it may damage your
Peragon cover and/or the cargo. Never use any part of
your Peragon cover to secure cargo.
Your Peragon cover is not waterproof. Remove items that
may be damaged by water before a car wash or inclem-
ent weather. Peragon is not responsible for water dam-
age to cargo.
Your Peragon cover may deter theft. However, it is not a
guarantee against theft.
If the cover does not operate smoothly, NEVER force it.
During the one to two-week break-in period, it is normal
for the operation of the cover to be a little stiff. Use spray
silicone lubricant on the hinge points for smoother, qui-
eter operation. Wipe off excess. NEVER lubricate the
rails. If the operation is excessively stiff, contact cus-
tomer support.
If your cover is frozen, gently tap around the edges to
break up the ice and allow the cover to open.
Routine Care & Maintenance
Vibration from transport may loosen bolts. Every month
inspect and tighten all bolts on the cover and mounting
brackets.
Finish damage caused by chemicals or other environ-
mental conditions is not covered by warranty. Clean your
cover with a mild soap and water solution. Use care to
avoid getting wax on the seals. Wax will discolor the
seals.
Scratch Repair
If your cover is scratched, use touch-up paint to prevent
flaking around the scratch.
• For Classic Black: Dupli-Color Universal Black All-in-1.
• For Arctic White: Dupli-Color Universal White All-in-1.
• For Paint Match: check with your local dealer or auto
parts store.
Contact Customer Support
• [phone] ext. 2
• [email protected]
Visit peragon.com/support for current phone support
hours.
SAFETY
We have designed your Peragon truck bed cover to be
user-friendly and safe. Use the cover only as intended.
Unintended use may result in personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
These instructions describe safe operating proce-
dures. If you install this cover for another person,
make sure the new owner reads these instructions
before using the cover.
IMPORTANT:
Some automotive waxes, polishing compounds, and
cleaners contain solvents that are designed to soften
and remove small amounts of clear coat finish, in
order to remove scratches. These solvents may
remove the powder coat from your Peragon cover. Be
sure to use only solvent-free products.
WARNING
Never stand, sit, or lie on your
truck bed cover.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Plan Your Installation
Review the entire manual before starting. Follow all steps
exactly or the cover will not work properly.
Feel free to call customer support to discuss the installa-
tion before you begin. We can review the instructions
with you in around 30 minutes.
Tools Required
Videos
Before starting the installation, review our installation
videos at peragon.com/support/installation-videos.
Each section of this installation manual lists a corre-
sponding video, if applicable. The installation videos are
NOT intended to replace this manual.
Inspect Your Shipment
Your cover ships in two boxes that may arrive a day or
two apart. Inspect all parts for damage. Contact Peragon
immediately if you find damage. We will ship a replace-
ment part at no cost to you.
Packaging Materials
We recommend folding down the sides of the box to
expose the panel assembly, rather than sliding it from
the box. Leave the panel assembly as it arrived in the box.
Bed Liners & Rail Protectors
Spray-in liners and Bed Rugs are fully compatible. Over-
the-rail plastic liners that wrap over the sides of the truck
bed may not be compatible or may require extensive
modification. Most under-the-rail bed liners DO NOT
require modification. In rare occasions, if a liner does not
fit snugly, a lot of space exists between the liner and the
truck bed, or liners in compact trucks may require modi-
fication in front of the wheel wells to allow adequate
clearance for parts of the Peragon system.
Factory Installed or aftermarket plastic bed rail protec-
tors are compatible with the Peragon cover. Do not
remove them. In most cases you will not need to cut
them. The Peragon rails will sit on top of your bed rail
protectors.
If you believe you must alter the bed rail protectors in
any way, please contact us. We can help determine if
there’s a way around it.
WARNING
Unsecured objects may fly from
your vehicle and injure or kill other
motorists.
Make sure your truck bed cover and all items in your
truck bed are secured before driving. Secure all
cargo to proper tie-down points with appropriate
hardware. Do not secure cargo to your truck bed
cover.
Tape measure Scissors
3/16” spacer, such as a
3/16” drill bit
Level or phone level app
(1) 3/8” wrench (1) 1/8” Allen wrench
(1) 1/2” wrench (2) 7/16” wrenches
(2) Pliers (channel locks
recommended)
(Optional) Torque wrench
NOTICE: Do not use power tools. Power tools will
over tighten the fasteners and cause damage.
IMPORTANT:
Save the boxes and foam packing blocks at least until
you are sure you will not be returning the cover. It is
best to save the packaging long term, just in case you
ever need to ship your cover back for warranty work.
Replacement packing material is expensive and we
don’t accept returns unless original packaging is used.

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HOW IT WORKS
Figure 1: How it works
Short and Long Bearings
The retractable cover panels (A) rest on the rails (B) with two types of bearings: Long bearings (C) & Short bearings (D).
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.
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D
B
A
C

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Cover Retraction
Figure 2: Cover closed
When the cover is fully closed, the first panel behind the cab (E) is held in the up position by two gas springs. To begin the
retraction process, push down on the hinge between the first and second panel (F). The panels will fold together as you
compress the gas springs. Gently guide the remaining panels forward. The long bearings will ride forward along the rails.
Figure 3: Cover open
The short bearings (G) will descend through the rail notch (H). The short bearings will then ride down the ramp (I) until
each panel is folded. When fully retracted, the panels will all hang from the rails on the long bearings (J).
Cover Extension
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.
E
F
H
G
J
I

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RAIL FRAME ASSEMBLY
Figure 4: Rail installation
• (A) Foam blocks from around the cover panels
• (B) Passenger rail
• (C) Rail crosspiece
• (D) Passenger-side rail crosspiece bracket with silver
clip
• (E) Plastic spacer
• (F) Lock nut
• (G) Driver-side rail crosspiece bracket (no silver clip)
WATCH VIDEO
“Rail Frame Assembly” at
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• 7/16” wrench
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the rails are positioned correctly. When you
stand in the middle of the rails facing the rail cross-
piece (C), the passenger side rail will be on your left.
The bolts on the rails will be toward the inside. The
rails are imprinted with P (Passenger) and D (Driver).
A
B
D
E
F
C
G
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the fuzzy seals on the inside of the rails are
flattened out and straight, not folded over them-
selves. Make sure the crosspiece brackets sit firmly
and squarely on the rails before tightening the lock
nuts. Tighten nuts until snug. Do NOT over-tighten.

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ASSEMBLING THE RAMPS
Figure 5: Ramp assembly
1. Slide two ¼” bolts into the T channel on each rail (A).
2. Identify the driver side ramp by locating the D
imprinted on it. The passenger side ramp has a P
imprinted on it.
3. Place ramps onto bolts with the ramp side (B) toward
the tailgate end of the rails. Slide each ramp into
position so that the ramp side is tight against the rail
notch (C).
4. Tighten nuts until snug. Do NOT over-tighten.
Figure 6: Ramp against rail notch
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• 7/16” wrench
B
AC
IMPORTANT:
The ramps must be butted tight against the tailgate
side of the rail notch (C).
C

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RAIL CROSSPIECE SEAL
Figure 7: Attaching the rail crosspiece seal
• (A) Rail crosspiece edge for mounting the crosspiece
seal (clean with alcohol)
• (B) Rail crosspiece seal
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• Provided alcohol wipes
• Scissors
IMPORTANT:
Before beginning, clean the entire surface where the
seal will be mounted with alcohol wipes. Wipe the
edge of the rail crosspiece (A)
. Allow all surfaces to dry. Otherwise, the seal may
come loose.
A
A
B
B

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Figure 8: Attaching rail crosspiece seal
1. Peel away a few inches of the backing to expose the
adhesive on the seal. Extend the seal 1-1/4” past the
end of the rail and then start to apply to the lip of the
rail crosspiece.
2. Peel away short lengths of backing as you apply the
rail crosspiece seal (C) down the rail and press the
adhesive into the metal very firmly. Make sure the
crosspiece seal is straight and flat against the metal.
3. Once you have reached the other end of the rail, cut
the seal so it extends 1-1/4” past the rail. Cut the
adhesive part of the seal off from both sides (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.
Figure 9: Trimming rail crosspiece seal
Figure 10: Crosspiece seal endcap view
Figure 11: Cut off adhesive part of seal (both sides)
C
1¼”
IMPORTANT:
Avoid cutting the seal too short!
C
1¼”
C
D

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QUICK CLAMPS INSTALLATION Figure 12: Quick Clamps
Six Clamps should arrive pre-assembled as shown (A).
Figure 13: Two clamps per side
1. Install two clamps on each side of the bed (B). Install
the front clamp 6 inches from inside edge of cab rail
to center of clamp. Install the rear clamp 8 inches
from inside edge of tailgate to center of clamp. Set
the remaining two clamps off to the side. They will
be installed at a later step.
NOTE: The exact position is not critical. The clamps can be
moved slightly to avoid obstructions, such as plastic clips.
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“Quick Clamp Installation” at
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• Level or phone level app
• (1) 1/2” wrench
• (2) Pliers (channel locks recommended)
• (Optional) Torque wrench
IMPORTANT:
All truck bed rails are manufactured with minor varia-
tions. You will need to bend the Quick Clamps into
position to ensure the rails are level. Otherwise, the
cover will not operate properly.
A
B
B

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Figure 14: Clamp flush with top of bed rail
2. Flush the top edge of each clamp with the top of the
bed rail or plastic bed caps, not the raised ribs (C).
3. Tighten the bolts to 160 inch-pounds or 13 foot-
pounds (17 Newton-meters) if you are using a torque
wrench. Do NOT over-tighten.
Figure 15: Bending bracket legs
4. Use two pliers to bend the horizontal leg to about a
1° upward angle.
NOTE: The final rail assembly height can be easily adjusted
by loosening and raising or lowering the Quick Clamps.
IMPORTANT:
The front clamps must be in front of the ramps when
the rails are installed.
C
IMPORTANT:
Ensure each clamp is bent to a 1° upward angle. Oth-
erwise, the rails will not be level and the cover will not
operate properly.

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RAIL INSTALLATION
Figure 16: Rail installation
1. With the help of another person (if available), place the rails onto the Quick Clamps.
2. Slide two bolts into the tailgate end of each rail T slot. Insert one bolt through the slot on the rear clamp. Do not
tighten the nuts. The center bolt will be left in the t slot for a later step.
3. Insert a bolt into the cab end of each rail T slot. Insert bolts down through the front Quick Clamps.
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“Installing the Rails” at
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• Tape measure
• 3/16” drill bit or other object to serve as
3/16” spacer
• Level or phone level app
• 7/16” wrench
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the front Quick Clamps are in front of the
ramps. If not, move them toward the cab. See “Quick
Clamps Installation” on page 11.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you place a 1/4” bolt into the t-slot on both sides. This bolt will be needed in the rail so that the center clamp
can be added at a later step.

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4. Use the provided spacing washers so that the underside of the rail lip is 3/16”-5/8” above your truck rail. Quick Tip:
Place a 3/16” drill bit between the rail lip and truck rail at each clamp to set the gap. Add washers to hold rail at that
height.
5. Use a tape measure to center the front ends of the rails from side to side (D). Measure from the inside lip of the truck
bed to the inside edge of the t-slot (E) on each side. Measure from the inside lip of the truck bed to the inside edge of
the t-slot (E) on each side to center rails.
6. Use a 3/16” drill bit or other spacer to set the spacing (A) between the bottom of the rails (B) and the tailgate (C).
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
Figure 18: Spacing between rails and tailgate
D
E
3/16” to 5/8”
IMPORTANT:
Leave the rear mounting bolts loose for now.
A
B
C

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PREPARING THE PANEL ASSEMBLY
Installing Gas Spring Brackets
Figure 19: Gas spring bracket installation
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.
Installing Rubber Bumpers
Figure 20: Rubber bumper installation
1. Insert rubber bumpers (C) into the top of the panels.
There are two holes in every other panel. Twist bum-
pers back and forth while pressing down to make
sure the tips mushroom out completely on the
undersides of the panels.
2. Remove the protective packaging between the pan-
els.
NOTICE: If the bumpers are not staying in place
when the cover is installed, your rails might not be
parallel or level.
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• 1/8” Allen wrench
• 3/8” wrench
IMPORTANT:
Place the gas spring bracket on the outside of the
panel as shown.
B
A
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C

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INSTALLING PANELS INTO RAILS
Figure 21: Installing panel assembly, driver side
1. Wrap the pull strap around the panels to hold them together while you move them into place. Tie off the strap so it is
snug but not so tight that the panels bow and rub together.
2. Position the folded panel assembly in the bed of the truck. The lock should be toward the cab. The long bearings
should be up.
Figure 22: Bearings in rail
3. Place the long bearings into the driver side rail (A).
4. Insert the pin on the first panel (B) into corner
bracket (C).
Figure 23: Pin in driver side bracket
5. Verify the pin is in the bracket (D).
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AC
B
A
D

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Figure 24: Installing panel assembly, passenger side
6. Swing the passenger side of the panel assembly toward the cab. Place the long bearings into the passenger side rail
(E).
Figure 25: Pin in passenger side bracket
7. Push the panel assembly toward the cab until the pin
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.
Figure 26: Proper pin placement
8. Look closely to make sure the pin is in the hole (H).
E
F
G
H

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ADJUSTING RAMP ASSEMBLIES
Figure 27: Rail and ramp setup
• (A) Ramp
• (B) Rail width at the cab
• (C) Rail width at the tailgate
• (D) 4” bolt
• (E) Jam nut
• (F) Rubber cap
1. Make sure the rails are the same width at the cab
and the tailgate. 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.
NOTE: Place the jam nut on either side of the ramp you pre-
fer.
2. Turn the ramp adjustment bolts (D) until the ramps
are approximately perpendicular to the truck bed
floor.
Figure 28: Ramp alignment
3. Gently slide the panels toward the tailgate until the
short bearings (G) contact the ramps (H).
4. Turn the ramp adjustment bolts to adjust the ramps
inward or outward.
Figure 29: Ramp misalignment
5. Make sure the bearings make full contact with the
ramps. Make sure the ramps are not set so far inward
that they contact the panels as the bearings move up
the ramp.
6. Move the bearings slowly up and down the ramps to
make sure the ramps are properly adjusted.
7. Leave the jam nuts lose. They will be tightened to
secure the adjustment bolts in a later step.
NOTICE: You may cut the bolts or replace the bolts
for a more custom fit. However, be sure the cover
operates properly FIRST!
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“Panel and Frame Adjustment” at
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• 1/2” wrench
• Tape measure
AB
C
D
E
F
A
A
H
G
D

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RAIL ALIGNMENT
1. Slowly pull the cover closed.
Figure 30: Pulling rails together at the tailgate
2. Pull the rails toward each other until they contact the bearings on the last panel (C).
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
• Tape measure
• 7/16” wrench
IMPORTANT:
Make sure there is no more than a hairline gap between each rail and bearing (C).
C

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Figure 31: Rails centered in truck bed
3. Use a tape measure to center the rails from side to side (D) at the tailgate end. Measure from the inside lip of the
truck bed to the inside edge of the t-slot (E) on each side. Make sure the measurement is the same on each side.
4. Use the provided spacing washers so that the underside of the rail lip is 3/16”-5/8” above your truck rail. Quick Tip:
Place a 3/16” drill bit between the rail lip and truck rail at each clamp to set the gap. Add washers to hold rail at that
height.
5. When the spacing is correct, partially tighten the nuts to allow only limited movement. You should be able to feel
resistance when moving the rails.
Figure 32: Level rails
6. Make sure the rails are parallel to the tailgate (F). Rails must be level.
7. When all adjustments are complete, tighten rails to Quick Clamps.
NOTE: The top of the rails should overhang the tailgate.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure each rail is level and straight. Bend the horizontal legs of the Quick Clamps to achieve level rails, if necessary.
See “Quick Clamps Installation” on page 11. Make sure all Quick Clamps are secure.
D
3/16” to 5/8”
E
F