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Tools Required for Assembly 

 

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Before You Start  .......................................................... 1 
Drain Hole Locations .................................................... 1 
STEP 1:  Remove From Packaging, and  
Hardware and Packaging Contents

 

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STEP 2:  Positioning Canister  ..................................... 2 
STEP 3: Covering Stake Pocket………………………....2 
STEP 4:  Installing Rails  .............................................. 3 
STEP 5:  Installing Top Cover ...................................... 4 
STEP 6:  Installing Clamp Extensions

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STEP 7:  Installing Clamps ........................................... 6 
STEP 8: Installing Kickstands  ...................................... 7 
STEP 9:  Installing Tailgate Drain Tubes ...................... 8

 

STEP 10:

  

Lubricating Sweep Seals  ............................ 8 

STEP 11:

  

Installing Canister Drain Tubes  .................. 9 

STEP 12:

  

Attaching the Pull Strap  .............................. 9 

Operating Instructions .................................................. 9 
Maintenance ……………………………………………...10 
Warranty…………………………………………………...11 

KRD2-1805

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

DODGE RAM 

      

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Retractable Tonneau Covers 

UltraGroove

and 

UltraGroove

™ 

Metal

 

(800) 338-3697 

www.paceedwards.com

 

Pace Edwards Company 

2400 Commercial Blvd. 

Centralia WA 98531

 

Summary of Contents for UltraGroove Metal

Page 1: ...ions 5 STEP 7 Installing Clamps 6 STEP 8 Installing Kickstands 7 STEP 9 Installing Tailgate Drain Tubes 8 STEP 10 Lubricating Sweep Seals 8 STEP 11 Installing Canister Drain Tubes 9 STEP 12 Attaching the Pull Strap 9 Operating Instructions 9 Maintenance 10 Warranty 11 KRD2 1805 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DODGE RAM TABLE OF CONTENTS Retractable Tonneau Covers UltraGroove and UltraGroove Metal 800 33...

Page 2: ...r box Remove the rails from the rail box see caution below Perform a quick inventory of the packaging contents to ensure all parts are there TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU START CANISTER DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS STEP 1 REMOVE FROM PACKAGING AND REVIEW CONTENTS Tape Measure Side Cut or Needle Nose Pliers Masking tape 7 16 Nut Driver 2 Phillips Screwdriver Utility Knife 5 32 Allen Wrench Note Th...

Page 3: ...allon buckets Note Ensuring that the canister is centered in the bed will help assemble the rails to canister in the next step STEP 2 POSITIONING CANISTER STEP 3 COVERING STAKE POCKET FIG 2A FIG 2B Elevating Objects Canister needs to be high enough to have rail install clearance HARDWARE USED STAKE POCKET Included with your tonneau cover is a stake pocket cover This helps to trim the outside seal ...

Page 4: ...nally you can install the Rail Screw Flat and Lock Washer securing the rail to the canister FIG 4G FIG 4C FIG 4D FIG 4B 3rd Rib 4th Rib Rail Sill Outside Rail Guide Rotate Down while remaining in Rail Guide Rail Remove the protective paper from the foam on the underside of the Rail flanges This is for packaging purposes only Next identify the left and right side rails FIG 4A The rail flange and fo...

Page 5: ...r Rail Screw Canister FIG 4G BLACK TOP COVER SCREW x 2 6FT OF FOAM INSTALLATION TOOL x 1 FIG 5C Another way to set the tailgate cap seals is to use the Tailgate Seal Gauge as shown in figure 5B 5C You should be able to just slide the Tailgate Seal Gauge in between the Tailgate Cap Seal and the Bottom Cap WARNING Proper Tailgate Cap Seal Engagement is important for getting the best possible water r...

Page 6: ... 5D Now pull the cover back until there is room to apply the foam Lay the foam on the front sill of the truck from rail to rail trimming the excess with a utility knife FIG 5E Now scoot the rails and canister back on the foam and double check that your tailgate seal engagement is good You can now install your top cover with the two included screws while making sure it aligns with the front of your...

Page 7: ... measurement at the canister and the tailgate end of the rails The measurements should be equal to or less than those in Figure 7C The Clamp Extensions have been pre installed with brackets and shims to achieve the proper Between the Rail dimension BR when placed on an average factory truck bed However not all truck beds are average dimensionally and some have optional plastic caps or over the rai...

Page 8: ...r label in the upper left corner of the canister looking from tailgate Rail Metal Handle Stop FIG 7E STEP 8 INSTALLING KICKSTANDS Install the kickstands at the tailgate ends of the rails Loosely fasten the kickstand assembly to the clamp grip on the side of the grip where the pivot foot will land on the flattest section of bed wall Rotate the assembly so that it will push as squarely as possible o...

Page 9: ...NG PLACING THE SWEEP SEALS Rail Cover Fabric Panel Wearstrip Sweep Seal FIG 10A STEP 9 INSTALLING TAILGATE DRAINTUBES To install the tailgate drain tubes you need to find suitable holes in the rear stiffener of you truck bed Figure 9C shows possible hole locations Next you will screw the drain tube into the drain fitting and slide it on the tailgate cap as shown in Figure 9B There is an interferen...

Page 10: ...Trim the end that will be inserted through the truck bed using the wire cutters or a utility knife With the cover opened insert the drain tube fittings into the pre drilled holes on the underside of the canister by pushing them in place from under the canister Drain Fitting should click into place Place the other end of the drain tube through the plastic rubber access port or through the pre drill...

Page 11: ...begins squeaking or sticking during use FIG 10A Alcohol petroleum based or silicon based cleaners 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 lubricated and regular use assures that it stays in proper working condition Periodically remove the Top Cover and clean out the i...

Page 12: ...ife Feedback from Jack Rabbit XR by Pace Edwards Retractable tonneau owners helps us design products that better fit your needs REGISTER TODAY AT www pace edwards com Pace Warranty Any part of a Pace Edwards UltraGrooveTM Retractable tonneau 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 M...

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