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Step 1: Remove existing pit cover and existing pit cover and existing pit cover tracks

if necessary.

(Optional with Diamond Plate Application)

Step 2: FOR USE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM ONLY! Consider proper location for
locking mechanism.

Measure the inside clearance of the tire guides. The tire guides must be parallel with

+/_ ¼”. Use the narrowest width throughout pit. See example below

If clearance difference is greater than +/_ ¼”, shim between tire guides and sliding

channel to maintain clearance tolerance. Weld shims to tire guides and sliding
channel.

Summary of Contents for Pit Bull Safety Cover

Page 1: ...Pit Bull Safety Cover Installation Manual Channel Version Pit Bull 1994 2001 2009 2017 2021 ...

Page 3: ...Bull Safety Cover No Step Label Magnetic pins backings Detent pins Sliding channel and rods Adaptors 10 Bolt 6 Hook 4 1 5 Stainless bolts 24 Flange Head Nuts 24 Flange Head Bolts Other Materials Needed All necessary PPE Pry bar Drill Propane torch Tape measure Grease or sprayed graphite Saw Bolt cutters Long screwdriver Crescent wrench ...

Page 5: ... top and bottom of railing with welds in an alternate position CAUTION Do not WELD the face of the channel After welding Use a Hardened Pry Bar to spread the face of the channel open slightly CAUTION Do not use heavy force to open If you need to extend the length of the sliding channels flare both sections coming together Weld the top to secure in place ...

Page 6: ...ct a PNC representative at 832 515 8583 6 Weld the top to secure in place Step 4 Welding is not recommended Cut Active Passive rods A P Rods to correct length 4 short of the width of the track to track measurement Insert the adaptors onto the ends of the A P rods ...

Page 7: ...ve at 832 515 8583 7 Slide the A P rods into the tracks using the adaptor 10 bolt 6 hook Step 5 Adjust the tension of your safety cover using the drill and bolt adjuster on each T Bolt Drilling them down to the correct depth and cutting off excess length as needed using bolt cutters ...

Page 8: ...832 515 8583 8 Then slide the bolts and cover into the track Drill 2 inch holes through the center channel on all corners at 1 inch and 2 inch mark from each end Insert long bolts into the 1 inch to put a stop to the passive end Then insert detent pins into the 2 inch holes on all corners ...

Page 9: ...ing a propane torch heat the head of a screwdriver or soldering iron until red hot and poke holes through the crisscross fabric on the bottom 2 rows of your pit bull safety cover Fold the fabric ends over the rod creating a pocket and secure it with the screw and nut use washer to narrow holes if necessary ...

Page 10: ...583 10 Use a blowtorch to burn off an excess fabric and seal the edges Then tighten bolts to secure in place Remove detent pen and slide cover between the 1 and 2 drilled holes and re insert the detent pin from the bottom and secure Latch each lanyard to the closest t Bolt Repeat on the other side ...

Page 11: ...the bolts run smoothly Finally place the no step sign 2 3 from the foot of both ends using magnetic pins and backings to secure the cover WARNING You cannot remove the label once it has been secured Your Pit Bull Safety Cover Channel system installation is now complete If you have any questions about processes or materials please call a representative today ...

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