SWITCHBLADE SERIES® 2
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
BEFORE YOU START:
DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS:
PACKAGING CONTENTS
7/16” Wrench or Socket
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Side Cut or Needle Nose Pliers
Read the instructions carefully before you start. These instructions are written for one-person installation. We have noted
where briefly having an extra person’s assistance can make installation easier.
If you have questions regarding the installation of your new retractable tonneau cover, please call our Technical Support
Line at (800) 338-3697 Ext #1.
The Switchblade is designed to carry rainwater from the cover
into the canister and then out through the drains. Most truck
models have standard OE drain holes or plastic/rubber access
ports in the front of the truck bed. Check to make sure your truck
has the OE drain holes so that drilling into the sheet metal is not
required. If drilling is necessary, be sure to check the underside
of the truck bed for the best location. The holes should be locat-
ed near the side and as far forward as possible. Use a drill bit
suitable for sheet metal (such as a taper drill or step drill). Drill
drain tube clearance holes at 3/4” (19mm). This will need to be
done before installing the cover.
Note: There should be no drilling into the truck body needed on most standard or full-size trucks.
STEP 1: REMOVE PACKAGING PLYWOOD & HARDWARE
A complete unit will consist of one canister box (marked box 1 of 2) and one rail box (marked box 2 of 2). Remove the Top
Cover, Canister, Clamp Pack, Hardware Pack and Drain Tubes from the canister box. Remove the rails from the rail box (see
caution below). Perform a quick inventory of the packaging contents to insure all parts are there.
DO NOT USE A KNIFE TO OPEN THE RAIL BOX!
OPEN THE RAIL BOX ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE BOX, THEN LIFT THE RAILS OUT TO AVOID
SCRATCHING THE SURFACE OF THE RAILS ON THE PACKAGE STAPLES!
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
FIG. 1
Utility Knife
