Pace Edwards SWITCHBLADE SW 2069 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 3

 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS      3 

 

Place the Canister in the truck bed just behind the cab 

and center it from side to side. Ensuring that the canister 

is centered in the bed will help assemble the rails to the 

canister in the next step. 

STEP 2: POSITIONING THE CANISTER 

Use the Pull-strap and one canister flange to lift and steady the 

unit. Wrap the Pull-strap around the canister of the canister a 

couple of times and double it up in your hand.

 

STEP 3: INSTALLING RAILS 

HARDWARE USED: 

1/4-20 x 1”  

RAILBOLT x2 

Remove the protective paper from the foam on the underside of the Rail Flanges. This is for packag-
ing purposes only. The rails shipped with plastic shims pre-installed to the Rail Brackets for proper 
spacing. Ensure those shims are in place. 
 
Next  identify  the  left  and  right  side  rails.  The  plastic  rail  endcap  should  be  towards  the  tailgate 
while the rail flange and foam, shims and brackets towards the outside of the truck bed. Install the 
rails  by  first  guiding  Handle  Assembly  into  the  open  channel  of  the  rail  and  then  sliding  the  rail 
against  the  blanket  guide  on  the  canister.  Attach  the  rail  to  the  canister  using  the  rail  bolt,  lock 
washer and flat washer through the blanket guide and into the bottom of the rail. 

FIG. 3A 

1/4” LOCK WASHER x2 

1/4” FLAT WASHER x2 

Summary of Contents for SWITCHBLADE SW 2069

Page 1: ...mbly Before You Start Drain Hole Locations 1 Remove Packaging Plywood Hardware Packaging 2 Positioning Canister 3 Installing Rails 4 Installing Clamps 5 Installing Kickstands 6 Lubricating Placing Sweep Seals 7 Installing Drain Tubes 8 Installing Top Cover Velcro Operating Instructions Helpful Maintenance Hints Warranty Statement SERIES RETRACTABLE TRUCK BED COVERS FORD SUPERDUTY INSTALLATION INST...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...m the foam on the underside of the Rail Flanges This is for packag ing purposes only The rails shipped with plastic shims pre installed to the Rail Brackets for proper spacing Ensure those shims are in place Next identify the left and right side rails The plastic rail endcap should be towards the tailgate while the rail flange and foam shims and brackets towards the outside of the truck bed Instal...

Page 4: ...uck beds are average dimensionally and some have op tional plastic caps or over the rail spray in bedliners Attach your pull strap to either of the clamps left or right side at the tailgate end of the rails by looping it through the assembly and press ing the two Velcro strips together This will ensure the pull strap will always be within easy reach when trying to close the cover PART NUMBER BETWE...

Page 5: ...l the rail is visually level The adjusting bolt can be removed and the base flipped 180 degrees to adjust for varying clearance with the bed wall FIG 6D Verify the BTR dimension after the rails are leveled STEP 4 FIG 4A 4B Locate the sweep seals rubber weather strips on the rails Open the provided 303 brand protectant sponge pack find it adhered to the underside of the top cover lid and wipe the u...

Page 6: ...g and turn it while applying light downward pressure When the retaining tabs align with the notches in the bottom of the canister the Drain Tube and Fitting will drop out STEP 8 INSTALLING THE DRAIN TUBES STEP 9 ATTACHING TOP COVER VELCRO TO PULL STRAP 4 Velcro Strip Place the Top Cover on the canister and install with the four Black Top Cover Screws through the top cover endcaps and into the pane...

Page 7: ... such as Armor All should be avoided and ARE NOT recommended for our covers It is important to open and close the cover regularly The spring that operates the cover is self lubricating and regular use assures that it stays in proper working condition Periodically remove the Top Cover and clean out the inside of the canister Drain tubes may become clogged overtime and should be removed and cleaned ...

Page 8: ...ducts theretofore manufactured Switchblade retractable tonneau cover features a one 1 year limited warranty Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on or exclusions to warranties therefore some of the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty affords you specific legal rights You may have other legal rights that may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction CLAIM PROCEDURE If a part fails the...

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