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TONNEAU COVER INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a tonneau cover. ACI

®

 manufactured this cover 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.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

DATE PURCHASED:

WHERE PURCHASED:

SERIAL NUMBER:

Customer Service Hours: 

8:00am-5:00pm CST, Mon. - Fri.

Problems? Questions? Missing or 

Damaged Parts? Install Questions?

Call Us First!

1-866-630-8726

STOP

(Located on decal under rear bar by tailgate)

HELP LINE

HELP LINE

Summary of Contents for ACCESS series

Page 1: ...ior 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 FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE PURCHASED WHERE PURCHASED SERIAL NUMBER Cus...

Page 2: ...ed with an over the rail drop in bed liner Unpack cover components Clean truck box if dirty COMPONENTS 1 driver side rail 1 passenger side rail 6 clamps 1 left and 1 right tension adjuster with nuts bolts 1 pre rolled up cover assembly TOOLS NEEDED 2 1 2 wrenches 1 Tape measure or ruler 1 Spring clamp optional Protective eyewear to hold rails in place while clamping Tension adjuster Front bar Stor...

Page 3: ...mporary spring clamp C Install first clamp as close to front of bed as possible and use 1 2 wrench to tighten This surface of rail should be level D With rail flush at top of box and clamp teeth engaged tighten clamp Check if rail is level If rail tilts up loosen clamp lower it engage teeth and tighten it If rail tilts down loosen clamp raise it engage teeth and tighten it A Position side rail wit...

Page 4: ... clamps are torqued to 20 ft lbs on both rails A The cover comes pre rolled in its normal open position for ease of installation Set pre rolled cover on tailgate with front bar facing up Align tension adjuster marked L on driver side of cover positioned as shown in photo at left 2 ASSEMBLING TENSION ADJUSTERS TO COVER B Turn 1 1 4 bolt with flat washer onto nut in bar Leave loose for now Repeat fo...

Page 5: ...ter tab under side rail Push bar back and forth to line up holes Do not turn dial wheel Insert bolt from top and nut from bottom C Hold bolt at top and tighten nut under side rail Repeat procedure for right tension adjuster D Center the front bar between the two side rails Center front bar between rails until space is equal at both ends Adjuster tab goes under then tighten bolt E Tighten bolt left...

Page 6: ...ng rear clamps adjust rails down and retighten clamps C Check cover tension by releasing trigger latch and open and close rear bar several times It should snap down when closing Cover fabric should be tight with no sagging between bows If adjustment is needed roll cover open and to loosen turn tension adjuster clockwise To tighten turn tension adjuster counter clockwise Always turn dials in equal ...

Page 7: ...bar against strikes Push down on bar until latch locks in place Open tailgate On driver side release trigger latch and lift up on rear bar Securely fasten storage straps to store the cover Using both hands roll cover toward front of box not against the cab TO OPEN Manual Slide Lock use is optional is located under cover bar on passenger and driver side push slide lock to engage pull to disengage O...

Page 8: ...l tilts up loosen clamp lower it engage teeth and tighten it Refer to Step 1D Cover too wide Check if rail is level If rail tilts down loosen clamp raise it engage teeth and tighten it Refer to Step 1D Lopsided cover too much on one side Check front bar It must be centered side to side Refer to Step 3D Top of tailgate hits rear bar when attempting to close Raise side rails at rear of box until tai...

Page 9: ... back page Always use original equipment replacement parts for your cover INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Keep cover closed when not in use and always seal cover edges the full length of box on both sides with hook and loop sealing sys tem Keep the cover tight cover vinyl should sound drum like when tapped on Make sure cover is properly latched and sealed Lock while traveling and before entering automa...

Page 10: ...k box 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 When towing vehicle backwards cover must be rolled fully open and secured with safety straps or fully closed and ...

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Page 12: ...e is given or implied IN NO EVENT SHALL AGRI COVER INC BE LI ABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AGRI COVER INC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN For warranty have your serial number ready and call our Customer Service Department at 866 630 8726 to...

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