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INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

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QUICK CLAMPS INSTALLATION

Figure 12: Quick Clamps

Six Clamps should arrive pre-assembled as shown (A).

Figure 13: Two clamps per side

1. Install two clamps on each side of the bed (B). Install 

the front clamp 6 inches from inside edge of cab rail 
to center of clamp. Install the rear clamp 8 inches 
from inside edge of tailgate to center of clamp. Set 
the remaining two clamps off to the side. They will 

be installed at a later step.

NOTE: The exact position is not critical. The clamps can be 
moved slightly to avoid obstructions, such as plastic clips.

 CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE...

WATCH VIDEO

“Quick Clamp Installation” at 
peragon.com/support/installation-videos

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

•  Level or phone level app
•  (1) 1/2” wrench
•  (2) Pliers (channel locks recommended)
•  (Optional) Torque wrench

IMPORTANT: 

All truck bed rails are manufactured with minor varia

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tions.  You  will  need  to  bend  the  Quick  Clamps  into
position  to  ensure  the  rails  are  level.  Otherwise,  the

cover will not operate properly.

A

B

B

Summary of Contents for R2-QC-CK

Page 1: ...T R U C K B E D C O V E R S INSTALLATION SUPPORT www peragon com support 877 473 7246 ext 2 PERAGON TRUCK BED COVER ASSEMBLY OPERATING MAINTENANCE R2 QC CK 2019 Current Ford Ranger with 58 bed REV C...

Page 2: ...RAME ASSEMBLY 7 ASSEMBLING THE RAMPS 8 RAIL CROSSPIECE SEAL 9 QUICK CLAMPS INSTALLATION 11 RAIL INSTALLATION 13 PREPARING THE PANEL ASSEMBLY 15 Installing Gas Spring Brackets 15 Installing Rubber Bump...

Page 3: ...frozen gently tap around the edges to break up the ice and allow the cover to open Routine Care Maintenance Vibration from transport may loosen bolts Every month inspect and tighten all bolts on the c...

Page 4: ...ons if a liner does not fit snugly a lot of space exists between the liner and the truck bed or liners in compact trucks may require modi fication in front of the wheel wells to allow adequate clearan...

Page 5: ...st on the rails B with two types of bearings Long bearings C Short bearings D When the cover is closed both the long and short bearings rest on the rails When the cover is open the short bearings hang...

Page 6: ...els forward The long bearings will ride forward along the rails Figure 3 Cover open The short bearings G will descend through the rail notch H The short bearings will then ride down the ramp I until e...

Page 7: ...stallation videos TOOLS SUPPLIES 7 16 wrench IMPORTANT Be sure the rails are positioned correctly When you stand in the middle of the rails facing the rail cross piece C the passenger side rail will b...

Page 8: ...imprinted on it 3 Place ramps onto bolts with the ramp side B toward the tailgate end of the rails Slide each ramp into position so that the ramp side is tight against the rail notch C 4 Tighten nuts...

Page 9: ...cohol B Rail crosspiece seal CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE WATCH VIDEO Attaching the Rail Crosspiece Seal at peragon com support installation videos TOOLS SUPPLIES Provided alcohol wipes Scissors IMPORTA...

Page 10: ...ress the adhesive into the metal very firmly Make sure the crosspiece seal is straight and flat against the metal 3 Once you have reached the other end of the rail cut the seal so it extends 1 1 4 pas...

Page 11: ...emaining two clamps off to the side They will be installed at a later step NOTE The exact position is not critical The clamps can be moved slightly to avoid obstructions such as plastic clips CONTINUE...

Page 12: ...if you are using a torque wrench Do NOT over tighten Figure 15 Bending bracket legs 4 Use two pliers to bend the horizontal leg to about a 1 upward angle NOTE The final rail assembly height can be ea...

Page 13: ...nto the cab end of each rail T slot Insert bolts down through the front Quick Clamps CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE WATCH VIDEO Installing the Rails at peragon com support installation videos TOOLS SUPPLI...

Page 14: ...asure from the inside lip of the truck bed to the inside edge of the t slot E on each side Measure from the inside lip of the truck bed to the inside edge of the t slot E on each side to center rails...

Page 15: ...into the top of the panels There are two holes in every other panel Twist bum pers back and forth while pressing down to make sure the tips mushroom out completely on the undersides of the panels 2 Re...

Page 16: ...he panels bow and rub together 2 Position the folded panel assembly in the bed of the truck The lock should be toward the cab The long bearings should be up Figure 22 Bearings in rail 3 Place the long...

Page 17: ...rd the cab Place the long bearings into the passenger side rail E Figure 25 Pin in passenger side bracket 7 Push the panel assembly toward the cab until the pin on the first panel F clicks into the co...

Page 18: ...mp alignment 3 Gently slide the panels toward the tailgate until the short bearings G contact the ramps H 4 Turn the ramp adjustment bolts to adjust the ramps inward or outward Figure 29 Ramp misalign...

Page 19: ...r at the tailgate 2 Pull the rails toward each other until they contact the bearings on the last panel C CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE WATCH VIDEO Panel and Frame Adjustment at peragon com support instal...

Page 20: ...rect partially tighten the nuts to allow only limited movement You should be able to feel resistance when moving the rails Figure 32 Level rails 6 Make sure the rails are parallel to the tailgate F Ra...

Page 21: ...e Rails are pulled in to contact the bearings near the tailgate The cover will not extend completely flat until the gas springs are installed If everything is installed correctly the cover should move...

Page 22: ...ion to loosen its movement 2 Position each gas spring with the rod end A toward the tailgate 3 Snap the springs onto the ball studs on the ramps B 4 Then snap the gas springs onto the ball studs on th...

Page 23: ...ay cause the first hinge to sag F The sag should go away after the break in period The following optional procedure may speed up the break in process 1 Pull the cover closed 2 Push up on the sagging h...

Page 24: ...t panel with your hand and guide the cover into the folded position At first the operation will be tight while the various parts break in NOTE The gas springs may not push the first two panels up all...

Page 25: ...o the center position and pulling the spring off the ball studs See Gas Spring Installation on page 22 3 Depress the quick release spring clip on the passenger side front corner to detach the cover fr...

Page 26: ...ORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCT The warranty provided herein extends only to the original purchaser of a Peragon Truck Bed Cover...

Page 27: ...een a challenge but we haven t worked alone From the very beginning we have been determined to make God our Senior Partner In a crisis the problem is turned over to Him and He has never failed to help...

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