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STEP 2:  

Install the rails to canister 

Rear attachment rail tab

 

Bearings enter 

channel of rail 

here

 

 STEP 3:  

Install the front cover

 

Slide on front cover and attach here on both 
sides  with the (2) 10-24 x 3/4” screws. Use 
the 1/8” Allen wrench.  

STEP 1:  

Remove Shipping Materials 

Remove shipping 
brackets and white 
shipping tubes from 
both sides of canister. 

Keep shipping 

bracket for STEP 4

 

STEP 4:  

Lift the assembled cover into the bed and 

position the rails 

Attach both rails to 
canister using the  
10-32 x 7/16” rail 
to canister 
mounting screws. 

Make certain the 

rail tabs are on 

the inside of the

spiral.

 

Passenger rail has green sticker. 

Using two people, lift the cover and place it at the very 

front of the bed. Close the tailgate of the pickup.

1/8” gap 

Tailgate 

Protector 

Tailgate 

Move the rails to 

achieve the 1/8” gap 

using the 1/8” part at 

the top of the 

bracket. Make certain 

the rails do not move 

after measuring. 

STEP 2: 

Install the rails to canister 

Rear attachment rail tab

Bearings enter 

channel of rail 

here

 

STEP 3: 

Install the front cover

 

Slide on front cover and attach here on both 
sides  with the (2) 10-24 x 3/4” screws. Use 
the 1/8” Allen wrench.  

STEP 1: 

Remove Shipping Materials

Remove shipping 
brackets and white 
shipping tubes from 
both sides of canister.  

Keep shipping 

bracket for STEP 4

STEP 4: 

Lift the assembled cover into the bed and 

position the rails 

Attach both rails to 
canister using the 
10-32 x 7/16” rail
to canister 
mounting screws. 

Make certain the 

rail tabs are on

the inside of the 

spiral.

 

Passenger rail has green sticker. 

Using two people, lift the cover and place it at the very 

front of the bed. Close the tailgate of the pickup. 

1/8” gap 

Tailgate 

Protector 

Tailgate

Move the rails to 

achieve the 1/8” gap

using the 1/8” part at 

the top of the 

bracket. Make certain 

the rails do not move

after measuring. 

Rear attachment rail tab

 

Front attachment rail tab

 

Bearings enter 

channel of rail 

here

 

STEP 3: 

Install the front cover

 

Slide on front cover and attach here on both 
sides  with the (2) 10-24 x 3/4” screws. Use 
the 1/8” Allen wrench.  

Remove shipping 
brackets and white 
shipping tubes from
both sides of canister.  

Keep shipping 

bracket for STEP 4

 

STEP 4: 

Lift the assembled cover into the bed and 

position the rails 

Attach both rails to 
canister using the 
10-32 x 7/16” rail
to canister 
mounting screws. 

Make certain the 

rail tabs are on

the inside of the 

spiral.

 

Passenger rail has green sticker. 

Using two people, lift the cover and place it at the very 

front of the bed. Close the tailgate of the pickup. 

 

1/8” gap 

Tailgate 

Protector 

Tailgate 

Move the rails to 

achieve the 1/8” gap 

using the 1/8” part at 

the top of the 

bracket. Make certain 

the rails do not move 

after measuring. 

 

Attachment rail tab

Pg. 2

Lift up lock cover, unlock and open by pressing release button.

Pull cover out 10" - 12".  Ensure the cover remains rolled out at

all times when installing rails to canister to prevent lockout of

the cover after installation.  DO NOT allow cover to roll

back into canister until rail is installed.

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Summary of Contents for Retrax Series

Page 1: ...s Passenger Side Rail has Green sticker under rail 4 10 32 Screws stainless Spiral Canister Tailgate End Cab End Exploded View Front Cover Driver side rail Table of Contents Pre assembly guidelines Steps 1 4 cover assembly Steps 5 6 clamp install measurements Steps 7 8 adjustments final steps Use and Maintenance Care Rack System Warranty Statement Pg 1 Pg 2 Pg 3 Pg 4 Pg 5 Pg 6 Pg 7 8 U N C O N T R...

Page 2: ... clamps for 8 beds C 2 10 24 x 3 4 font cover mounting screws D 4 10 32 x 7 16 rail to canister mounting screws E 6mm Allen wrench F 1 8 Allen wrench G Tools Required 2 Philips screwdriver 9 16 or 1 2 wrench ratchet works best Pliers or vice grips Please read all instructions before assembling the bed cover Keep boxes and packaging until installation is complete Unpack carefully to prevent scratch...

Page 3: ...rail to canister mounting screws Make certain the rail tabs are on the inside of the spiral Passenger rail has green sticker Using two people lift the cover and place it at the very front of the bed Close the tailgate of the pickup 1 8 gap Tailgate Protector Tailgate Move the rails to achieve the 1 8 gap using the 1 8 part at the top of the bracket Make certain the rails do not move after measurin...

Page 4: ...c bed liners may have to be cut or notched at the front of the bed if they touch the rolling canister A jigsaw with medium tooth blade Dremel or RotoZip tool works well NOTE The front cover weather strip must lay flat across the truck bed Make certain it is pointed towards the cab If it extends past the bed rail cap trim to fit right up to the cap on truck bed Using a 9 16 or 1 2 wrench depending ...

Page 5: ...d locations You can check for proper fit between front cover and rolling cover Remove plastic film from the canister Final notes Open and close the cover to ensure it is rolling without rubbing or binding Remove any remaining plastic film Be sure that all clamps and or bolts are tight Clamps must be periodically checked for tightness The top surface of the rails should be level Loosen clamps or bo...

Page 6: ...to the pickup bed The initial break in period for the rail weather strip is about 48 hours in the fully closed position Your cover may be slightly harder to open and close during the break in period Use To use your Truckman Retrax cover open the lock cover and press the button at the center of the latch to pop open the handle To latch your Truckman Retrax cover anywhere along the rail push down fi...

Page 7: ...ving check to make sure cross bars and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers other wise it may result in a loss of control If driving for a long distance or on rough roads or at high speeds occasionally stop the vehicle and make sure the cargo remains...

Page 8: ...man Retrax retractable pickup bed cover that is found to be defective under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced using either new or reconditioned parts at the discretion of the manufacturer In determining what constitutes a failure under the terms of this warranty the decision of the manufacturer will be final This warranty is applicable to the original purchaser only and is no...

Page 9: ...ow gasoline to come in contact with the cover Every effort has been made to make the Truckman Retrax cover weather tight however the Truckman Retrax is not waterproof Use extra care to prevent damage to items during severe weather conditions or while entering a car wash Water may collect on the cover remove water before opening Do not force your Truckman Retrax cover open if ice forms on your bed ...

Page 10: ...U N C O N T R O L L E D D O C U M E N T ...

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