TruXedo Edge User manual

TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Ratchet w/ 9/16”
socket or wrench
11 1115354 Header Insert Safety Clip
12 1704250 Tension Control Screw
13 1703260 Tension Control Bracket
14 1702826 Rivet 1/8 Dia. x 1/4” Long
15 ___*___ Hook and Loop Fasteners
16 1702611Cotter Pin, 3/64” x 19/32”
17 1115191 Aluminum Clamp Assy
18 ___*___ Side Rail, Passenger’s Side
19 ___*___ Side Rail, Driver’s Side
1___*___ Replacement Tonneau Cover
2___*___ Aluminum Header Front
3 ___*___ Aluminum Header Rear
41117392 TruxSeal, 3.5 long
51704292 Rear Header End Plug, Right
61704291 Rear Header End Plug, Left
71701580 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8”-16
81115745 Washer Plastic 1/4 x 1.50 Dia.
91703455 Square. Hd Cap Screw, 3/8” x 1 1/2”
10 ___*___ Aluminum Bow
20 1114773 Flat Spring, 5/8” x 3 7/8”
21 1704213 Latch Assembly
22 1702926 Cap Screw, 5/16” x 7/8”
23 1702801 Header Stop
24 1700419 Nylon Lock Nut, 5/16”
25 ___*___ Header Seal, Notched
26 1115353 Header Safety Strap
27 1703344 Blind Rivet, 1/8” x 3/16”
28 1704204 Front Header End Plug, Right
29 1704205 Front Header End Plug, Left
* Please specify length or make and model of vehicle.
EDGE TONNEAU COVER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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2
3
11
6
4
7
8
2
10
18
15
12
13
14
19
20
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23
21
22
24
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9
5
17
3”
3
11
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10
OWNER’S MANUAL
Truxedo®Edge
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY 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 the TruXedo®cover, 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 TruXedo®.
•Theseinstructionsarecompleteformostpickupmodels.Additional
instructions are included, if required for your truck. Please read entire
manual before installing your TruXedo®.
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 tonneau covers. Never
use silicon, petroleum, or citrus based products on your tonneau
cover.
MESSAGES TO INSTALLER
1.Do not place objects on or against cover or framework.
2. Donot tie cargo to TruXedo 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
safety straps when towing vehicle backwards.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COVER MAINTENANCE
TruXedo warrants that all new, unused products are free from defects in
material and workmanship. This Five Year Limited Warranty is effective
if the product is properly installed and used for the purpose intended. It
applies to the original buyer only. TruXedo shall not be liable or responsible
to supply or pay labor to replace any part found defective, nor shall it be
liable for any damages of any kind or nature to person, product, or property.
There are no Warranties for usedproductsorproductsthathavebeen
repaired, altered, modied, subjectedtomisuse,negligence,accidentor
ordinary wear and tear.
TruXedo products are sold without any express warranty except as set forth
above. TruXedo is not obligated to honor warranty claims if Genuine
TruXedo parts are not utilized.
OWNER/USER RESPONSIBILITIES
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HERE
STEP 10: Set tension during warmest part of day. With cover closed, release hook and loop fasteners from both side
rails near cab. Roll cover opened and rotate tension controls to adjust. Close cover and recheck. Repeat until
satisfactory tension is achieved.
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tension
control
●Covertensionmustbeadjustedmanually.
●Check cover tension after installation, seasonally, and after
extreme temperature changes.
●Forbestperformance,adjusttensionregularlytoprotectyour
cover against wind wear.
l o c k t o g g l e i n t o h e a d e r
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t a i l g a t e
HEADER WILL NOT LATCH:
• Check side rails to make sure they are level (Step 2).
• Make sure the header seal is not caught between the side rail and the header.
• Check position of side rails on pickup box - they may be positioned too low (Step 1).
• Close cover rst and than close tailgate.
FABRIC COVER IS TOO TIGHT OR TOO LOOSE: Adjust tension (Step 10).
TROUBLE SHOOTING
STEP 6: Unroll cover toward tailgate and rest bows on
side rails. Rotate header into header stops and
press down to lock toggle into header. Cover
must be closed before closing the tailgate.
c o v e r
s i d e r a i l
i n s i d e
b o x r a i l
FRONT OF
TRUCK BOX
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o n t o p o f r a i l
c l a m p
a s s e m b l y
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a p p r o x . 8”
STEP 1: Place side rails on truck box compressing front
rail seal slightly. Rails must be ush with box rail
and level with each other. Starting at tailgate,
evenly space 3 clamps along each side rail,
leaving about 8” on each end.
STEP 2: For optimum latching performance and cover
t, side rails must be level. To adjust rails,
loosen screws and reposition male clamps
higher or lower. Tighten all clamps.
STEP 5: Tighten bolts but do not over tighten. Header must
be free to slide.
STEP 4: Set cover assembly behind cab with header seal
on top of rail.
STEP 3: Set cover assembly across cab end of side rails.
Insert square head cap screws through slots in
side rails. Secure with plastic washers and lock
nuts. Finger tighten.
NOTE: Adjust tension
in small increments.
Slight adjustments yield
significant results.
LATCHING & UNLATCHING COVER
COVER TENSION ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Clamp configurations shown above are for reference only, and are
not intended to be standard for all pickups.
SIDE RAIL & COVER INSTALLATION
LOWER CLAMP CORRECT POSITION RAISE CLAMP
OUTWARD TILT LEVEL INWARD TILT
Tighten clamps securely on side
rails before driving vehicle.
WARNING
!
NOTE: High Bed Caps -
Adjust side rail height if
needed in order to get a
good seal at front and back
of cover.
NOTE: If tailgate has
a key lock, Edge®
Tonneau Cover is
secured until tailgate
is unlocked and
opened.
p u l l c o v e r o v e r r a i l s
t o g g l e
p r e s s e d g e s
STEP 8: To release cover, Trigger pull rear release toggle. Start
rolling cover toward cab making sure both sides of cover
roll evenly. For best results leave unrolled portion of
cover attached to the hook and loop fasteners while
opening.
c o v e r s e c u r e d
o p e n
s a f e t y
s t r a p s
STEP 9: Secure cover open
by hooking safety
straps to front loops.
STEP 7: Secure hook and loop fastener strips on one side of rail,
by pressing along full length of rail. Pull cover tight across
pickup bed, and secure hook and loop fasteners on
opposite side rail.
NOTE: Secure hook and loop fasteners along
entire length of both side rails before driving
vehicle. This will prevent wind lifting the cover
and causing damage.
h o o k a n d l o o p f a s t e n e r
c o v E R a s s E m b l y
s i d e r a i l
f l a n g e
l o c k n u t
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p a s s e n g e r ’s
s i d e r a i l
c l a m p
w a s h e r
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b r a c k e t
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s a f e t y s t r a p s
FRONT OF
TRUCK BOX
l o c k n u t
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d r i v e r ’ss i d e
r a i l
t E n s i o n
c o n t R o l
c o v e r
a s s e m b l y
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a s s E m b l y
p l a s t i c
w a s h e r
s q u a r e h e a d
c a p s c r e w
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l o c k n u t , 3/8”
p l a s t i c w a s h e r
s q u a r e h e a d c a p
s c r e w , 3/8” in
f r o n t h e a d e r
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