rough country 1118517 User manual

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WARRANTY
1. Do not place objects on or against cover or framework.
2. Do not tie cargo to cover framework.
3. Never allow children or pets to occupy pickup box while
cover is closed.
4. Cover is not airtight. Special care is required to keep
cargo clean and dry.
5. Fabric cover won’t prevent theft of contents inside truck
box.
6. Cover must be rolled fully open and secured with retainer
straps when towing vehicle backwards.
7. Opened cover must be secured with both retainer straps
when driving vehicle.
8. Cover must NEVER be rolled partially open while
operating vehicle.
It is the responsibility of the owner/user to read this manual and
comply with the operating procedures. The owner/user is also
responsible for inspecting their truck bed cover system, and for
having parts repaired or replaced when worn or damaged.
Failure to follow safety instructions and warning labels could result
in failure of your cover system and/or personal injury.
• Always wear safety glasses and/or other necessary protective
equipment when installing your truck bed cover system.
• These instructions are complete for most pickup models.
Additional instructions are included, if required for your pickup.
Please read entire manual before installing your truck bed cover
system.
Vinyl cover can be hand washed with mild soap and water or cleaned
in a car wash. Thoroughly rinse cover to remove any soap residue.
Cover can be treated with any vinyl protectant made for ttruck bed
covers. Never use any vinyl conditioners (ie, Armor
All®) that contain silicone, petroleum, or citrus
based products on your truck bed cover as they
may crack and shrink the vinyl.
COVER MAINTENANCE
MESSAGES TO INSTALLER
OWNER/USER RESPONSIBILITIES
SOFT ROLL UP TRUCK BED COVER
DIRECT ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS TO:
WARNING
Tighten clamps securely on side rails before driving
vehicle, to prevent cover from blowing off.
!
9. Cover must be rolled fully open and secured with retainer
straps if any part of the truck bed cover is worn or
damaged.
ATTENTION!
P/N 1118517 Rev C
Our company warrants this product to be free of defects in
material and workmanship at the time of purchase by the
original retail consumer. We disclaim any other warranties,
express or implied, including the warranty of tness for
a particular purpose or an intended use. If the product is
found to be defective, we may replace or repair the product
at our option, when the product is returned prepaid, with
the proof of purchase. Alteration to, improper installation, or
misuse of this product voids the warranty. Our company’s
liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found
to be defective, and specically excludes liability for any
incidental or consequential loss or damage.
Before returning any item please call
1-800-222-7023 or email:
[e-mail] to receive instructions
and Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number.
Please have your order number and full contact in-
formation available, along with the reason for your
return.

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Components
A
B
C
D(6x)
3:2:
B
F
E(2x)
(2x)
H(2x)
(2x)
G
Tools Required
9/16” SAE Socket
3/8 Ratchet 1/2” SAE Socket
J
1:
B
Attach the foam weather seal pieces, Item “J”, to the ends of each side rail.
C
Align the prole of each seal to the
prole of the end caps.
J
J
J
J
Peel and Stick

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B
4:
Tighten clamps securely on
side rails before driving vehicle.
WARNING
!
LEVEL
5:
B
6: Repeat steps 3-5 on passenger side for item C. Proceed to step 7 when complete.
End Seal Compressed At Cab.
With Tailgate Closed, Position Side Rail Compressing End Seals Equally Between Cab and
Tailgate.
End Seal Compressed
At Tailgate.
1/2”
4”-6” If
Possible
4”-8” If
Possible
D
This Clamp is
Adjustable
To Level side rail,
adjust clamps
up or down as
needed.
Attention: In most truck applications
the rails will not be perfectly level,
some upward tilt or downward tilt is
acceptable.
Install three clamps per driver and passenger side.
Install clamps as shown.
When installing clamps, nger tighten nut holding back
side of clamp. Be sure teeth on clamps engage with the
teeth on the side rails.
Attention: Clamp placement
depends on the trucks rear
corner, middle, and front
corner post locations.

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Cover tension is controlled by a four position adjustable block. To start, place blocks in position shown
below, with 4 on top and closest to front header. Secure blocks with hitch pin in #2 hole, this is the least
amount of tension.
B
9: Thread nut onto bolt, enough to be tight but still able to move freely. DO NOT over tighten nut and plastic
washer connection.
9/16” 9/16”
8:
A
E
F
Passenger side detailDrivers side detail
SETTING TENSION ADJUSTMENT BLOCKS
Setting cover tension
1. Set cover tension during warmest part of the day.
2. Roll cover open to adjustable block.
3. Pull Hitch pin and rotate blocks to the desired position.
Replace Hitch pin. (Driver and passenger blocks
must always be in the same position.)
4. Close cover and re-check adjustment. Repeat until
satisfactory tension has been achieved.
Position 3
Position 4
Minimum
7:
Hitch pin in #2 hole
Position 1
Maximum
Position 2
(Position 4)
Adjustment Zone

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B
B
B
!
CAUTION
ROLL COVER TIGHT AND SECURE BOTH RETAINER
STRAPS. DO NOT STOW COVER AGAINST CAB WINDOW.
To unlatch Pull Toggle.
14:
To stow cover open roll cover to the front. Secure both hooks
DO NOT stow cover against cab window.
13: NOTE: Secure hook fastener and loop fastener along entire length
of both side rails before driving vehicle. This will prevent wind lifting
the cover and causing damage.
15:
B
B
NOTE:Preferred method to close cover. Roll cover closed
then close tailgate. Seal will be inside the tailgate. If tailgate
has a key lock, truck bed cover is secured until tailgate is
unlocked and opened.
12:
11:
A
A
CLICK
BUnhook and unroll cover to the tailgate.
10:

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12 * Hook Strip
13 1703332 Hitch Pin
14 1706362 Clamp Assembly (6)
15 * Side Rail, Passenger’s Side
16 * Side Rail, Driver’s Side
17 1114773 Flat Spring
18 1704213 Latch Assembled
19 1703455 Cap Screw
20 1705336 Header Stop
21 1703690 Self Drill Screw
22 1705405 Rear Header End Plug RH
23 1705404 Rear Header End Plug LH
24 * Rear Header
25 1706421 Side Rail End Plug LH
26 1706422 Side Rail End Plug RH
27 1701580 Hex Nut Full Nylon Lock
28 * Extruded Header Seal
29 1706424 Four Corner Weather Seal Pack
* Please specify length or make and model of vehicle.
1* Replacement Cover
2* Front Header
31705310 Front Header End Plug RH
41705311 Front Header End Plug LH
5* Retainer Strap
61115745 Plastic Washer
71703455 Square Head Cap Screw
8* Bow Assembly
91705192 Retainer Loop
10 1705318 Tension Adjustment Block
11 1705364 Header Insert Retainer Clip
REPLACEMENT PARTS
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3
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