WeatherTech AlloyCover Quick start guide

Thank you for purchasing the AlloyCover™from WeatherTech®. Manufactured with
pride using superior quality materials and workmanship. With proper care, your cover
will provide years of service and enjoyment.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: It is recommended instructions are read before installation,
even if familiar with cover. Improvements may be made without prior notice. Always
handle cover and components with care. If you have any problems or questions, have
serial number ready and call customer service. When done, this owner’s manual must
be given to the consumer.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Before using cover, read operating, maintenance, and safety
sections and save owner’s manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL
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NOTE ON BED LINERS: With an under-the-rail drop-in bed liner, installation is possible
with minimal trim/cutting of bed liner at front corner of box and back by tailgate to allow
side rail to install properly. Considerable trim/cutting is required with an over-the-rail
drop-in bed liner.
NOTE: For additional protection against the elements, locate and seal miscellaneous
factory holes, crevices, stake pockets, etc. that may be on box (sealant not included).
NOTE: Rails may be contoured to follow the shape of the box.
Rail clamps
Unpack cover components and clean truck box if dirty.
COMPONENTS:
(1) Driver side rail
(1) Passenger side rail
(8) Clamps
(1) Pre-folded cover assembly
TOOLS NEEDED:
- 1/2" wrench
- Torque wrench with 1/2" socket
- Spring clamp - optional
- Tape measure or ruler
- Protective eyewear
- Marking pen
Left side rail
Front catch
towards front of box
Right
side rail
Latch on rear
panel
Cover assembly
Front of cover (closest to
cab) has storage
clip retainers
PREPARATION
PARTS DIAGRAM

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NOTE: Some installs require special
instructions. Follow the special instructions
for rail attachment along with these
standard instructions.
A. Position side rail with weather strip
against inside lip of box and front
catch towards front of box. Push rail
forward until it touches front of box .
Top of rail flush with top
of box and touching front
of box
This surface of rail
should be level
Adjust
clamps up
or down until
rail is level
when tightened
STEP 1: INSTALLING COVER SIDE RAILS
Top of rail flush
with top of box
Rear clamp Front
clamp
Middle clamps
Narrow leg
on inside
B. Ensure each half clamp has a wide
and narrow offset positioned at top
and bottom. Adjust top of rail flush
with top of box, hold with assistance
of another person or spring clamp.
Install first clamp as close to front
as possible and use 1/2" wrench to
tighten. IMPORTANT: To keep rail
secured on truck, ensure clamp teeth
engage grooves on rail, turn nut finger
tight, use wrench to finish tightening.
C. Check if the rail is level. If rail tilts
up, loosen clamp; lower it; engage
teeth; and retighten. If rail tilts down,
loosen clamp; raise it; engage teeth;
and retighten. For further leveling
capabilities, clamp assembly may be
rotated 180°.
D. With rail flush with top of box, install
two middle clamps equally spaced
from front to rear. At rear of box,
place rear clamp as close to tailgate
as possible, always make sure teeth
engage grooves on rail. Repeat Step 1
to install rail on opposite side. When
done, make sure all clamps are
torqued to 20 ft-lbs.
Equally space middle clamps
between front and rear clamps
Wide Narrow

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STEP 2: INSTALLING COVER
D. Unfold rear panel towards tailgate.
Hooks on rear panel will
automatically engage rear catch
on each side rail. Latches will
automatically engage each side
rail at rear of box.
NOTE: Make sure all latches fully
engage the side rails when
closing cover.
C. Unhook storage clips at front of
cover and unfold middle panel
towards tailgate. Hooks on middle
panel will automatically engage
middle catch on each side.
A. Lift folded cover above rails and place
leading edge of front panel on rails at
front of box. Hold rear edge of folded
cover 1" above rails and slide cover
hooks underneath front catch on
each side.
B. With cover hooks engaged underneath
front catches, lower cover and engage
latch in retainment bracket on
each side.
NOTE: Retainment brackets may be
loosened, adjusted and retightened
with a 7/16" wrench as needed.
Front catch
both sides
Front cover hook
both sides
Latch
both sides
Unhook storage
clips both sides
Latches will engage side
rails at rear of box
Retainment
bracket
both sides

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PROBLEM
Gap between cover
and tailgate
Rails set too high (Refer to Step 1C)
Top of tailgate hits cover when
attempting to close
Rails set too low at rear of cover, raise
rails at rear of box until cover no longer
interferes with tailgate operation (Refer to
Step 1C)
Latch doesn’t engage Check side rails for height and level. (Refer
to Step 1) Inspect latches for jammed or
broken parts
Cover is not parallel with rails With cover installed on box, loosen
hardware on both retainment
brackets (DO NOT REMOVE HARDWARE).
Unfold cover to closed position and square
up with box. Carefully fold cover back to
open position and retighten retainment
bracket hardware.
Seal on edge of cover is not sealing
tight against top of box
Rail set too high (Refer to Step 1C)
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION

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IMPORTANT: To avoid any damage or
misalignment of hinge points, close cover in
a smooth, fluid manner.
C. Unfold rear panel towards tailgate.
Make sure all latches engage side rails
when closing cover then close tailgate.
B. Unfold middle panel
towards tailgate.
CLOSING TRI-FOLD COVER
A. Unhook storage clips on
both sides.

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IMPORTANT: To avoid any damage or
misalignment of hinge points, open cover in
a smooth, fluid manner.
B. Fold middle panel on top of
front panel.
OPENING TRI-FOLD COVER
C. Securely fasten storage clips on both
sides to store the cover.
A. Open tailgate, lightly pull synthetic
cord to release latch. Fold rear
panel on top of middle panel.

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A. With cover completely open and storage clips secured, pull synthetic cord on front
panel and lift rear of cover up 1" above rails (Figure 1).
B. Slide cover back to disengage hooks then lift to remove (Figure 2).
REMOVAL AND REINSTALL OF COVER
A. Place leading edge of front panel on rails at front of box. Hold rear edge of folded cover
1" above rails (Figure 1) and slide cover hooks underneath front catch on each side
(Figure 2).
B. Lower cover and engage latch in retainment bracket on each side (Figure 1). Ensure
hooks are engaged by gently lifting corners of cover.
REMOVE COVER
REINSTALL COVER
Rear
Figure 1 Figure 2
Front
1"

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• Keep cover closed when not in use, avoid storing cover in its folded position for long
periods of time.
• Make sure cover is properly latched while traveling and before entering automatic
drive-through car washes.
• When cleaning, for best results use mild liquid soap and water. Never clean with
petroleum or citrus based products.
• Avoid allowing cargo to rub against cover while transporting, whether in open or closed
position.
TIPS FOR A LONGER LASTING COVER
• Inspection and much of the maintenance can be done by the operator. It may be
necessary to review the installation and operating instructions.
• Periodically check and/or retighten clamps as needed.
• Periodically check synthetic cord to ensure latches fully engage side rails.
• Periodically inspect the cover assembly and the condition of all parts. Check for loose
bolts and parts, tighten if needed. Test the operation to ensure that the parts are
functioning properly and that the cover is in top operational condition.
• If latch has been damaged, replace with new one.
NOTE: Inspection and/or maintenance should also be performed anytime a malfunction
is observed or suspected. If you need assistance inspecting and/or servicing your cover,
or if you want to order a replacement part, call the customer service number on the back
page. Always use original equipment replacement parts for your cover.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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• Do not tow vehicle backwards with cover on your truck.
• Do not cover cargo that is higher than the cover.
• Do not place object(s) on or against the cover or its framework at any time.
• Always secure cargo so it cannot shift and damage the cover or its parts.
• Remove any snow or debris from top of cover before folding cover.
• Do not use the cover’s framework to tie down cargo.
• Never stand, sit or ride on the cover or allow others to do so.
• The cover does not eliminate moisture and dust from entering the truck box. Special
wrappings or packaging of the cargo may be necessary.
• Due to poor ventilation, if you allow a pet/animal in the box, leave cover open. Do not
allow people or animals to occupy box with the cover closed.
• Use caution when operating cover in windy conditions.
• Always make sure all latches fully engage side rails prior to driving with cover in
closed position.
• Keep cover completely closed or completely open & secured with storage clips when
traveling. Do not attempt to drive with the rear panel in the partially open position.
• Keep cover closed when going through automatic car washes.
• Keep hands and fingers away from all pinch points.
• Never use latch rope to lift or fold cover.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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WeatherTech® extends the following 3 year warranty to the original retail purchaser of
this AlloyCover™:
WeatherTech®warrants its covers to be free from defects in material and
workmanship, as long as the original purchaser owns the truck on which the cover was
originally installed and as long as the cover remains properly installed on said truck.
WeatherTech®’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or
replacement, at its option, of defective parts only. No labor or service allowance is
given or implied. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEATHERTECH®BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. WEATHERTECH®EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY DESCRIPTION
CONTAINED HEREIN.
For warranty call our Customer Service Department at 800-441-6287 to determine if
only a replacement part is needed or if the cover needs to be returned for inspection
and repair. Goods to be returned must have a pre-authorized RA # (Returned
Authorization Number) - obtained by calling the number above. Mark the number
on the package and ship it freight prepaid to address on the back page. WeatherTech®
will pay freight to return goods to sender.
This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration,
neglect, improper installation, or ordinary wear and tear.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which
vary, from state to state.
This product is protected by multiple patents. Product subject to change
without notice.
3 YEAR WARRANTY

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©2017 MacNeil IP LLC. 0317
Date Purchased:
Location of Purchase:
Serial Number:
(Located on decal under rear panel by tailgate)
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