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1- Select the bedrail pieces (4, 1-inch
square tubes) (match up the correct pairs using the colored dots)
Join the 2
pieces of each bed rail together, by inserting the round tubing into the square
end of it's mate, then lining up the snap buttons with a corner, slowly push
together, and then carefully turn it until the snap button finds the hole.
2- There is a LEFT and RIGHT) bedrail. The brackets and pins must be
facing inwards and will be on the back piece (longer piece) of the 2-piece
rail.
Place the bedrail on the side of the truck with the weather stripping
facing down. The front end of the bedrail should be evenly aligned with the
inside of the front wall of the box and placed approx 1/2 inch out from the
inside edge of the side.
3- Carefully place the clamps under the trucks side
rail and then over the top of the Softcap bedrail. They should be placed approx
12-15 inches from the ends. Feel with you finger under the bed rail edge to make
sure it is a flat surface. Sometimes there are ridges.
Tighten down very
firmly. Make sure that the Softcap bedrail is unable to move. Note: You may have
to re-tighten the clamps in a few minutes, after the weather stripping has had a
chance to compress.
Follow the same steps on the other side.
4- Take
the hinged folding arms (Left and right sides) and place
4- 5 feet apart on
a soft surface.
5-Take each of the four cross members, (3 longer, 1
shorter,) (they have colored dots and have left and right sides) and carefully
fit them together with the corresponding arm, Depress the snap button with your
finger and carefully push them together until the button finds the hole. Hint:
be careful not to pinch your fingers between the pieces.
Once they are
all together:
7- Before installing the frame onto the pivot pins on the
truck bed rails, make sure to get the left and right sides correct. Note: The
pivot point holes on the frame will be towards the back of the
truck.
Remove the cotter pin from the steel pivot pin in the bracket on
the bedrail and carefully slide the frames pivot hole onto the steel pivot pin.
Reinstall the cotter pin.
Do the same on both sides.
Note: The pivot pin
is designed to loosen slightly to allow for movement and flexing of the truck
bed.
Canopy installation
Tip: It is easiest to attach the canopy
to the frame by working from the rear on the tailgate.
Open the
tailgate and carefully lay down the frame towards the back of the truck.
Now
connect the 2 adjustable webbing's on the folding arms of the frame (1 on each
side), to the eyelets on the back end of the bed rails. (Loose, is ok for
now)
Note: You will need to do a final adjustment when the canopy is
on.
Unfold the Softcap canopy and place it over the frame. Note: The back
flap has zippers, the front does not.
Flip up the front window panel of the
Canopy. There is a small flap that has 7 female snaps. Connect these snaps to
the 7 male snaps located on the front cross member of the frame. Now, raise the
frame and carefully (while holding up the canopy material) move it forward
toward the front of the truck bed. There are 7 snaps at the rear that must be
attached to the rear cross member of the frame.
Now place the cover in the
normal un-retracted position and attach the two front webbing's loosely to the
eyelets located at the front ends of the bedrail bars. Note: It will be able to
rock back and forth at this time as the webbings should still be loose at this
time.
Fit the front window panel between the truck cab and the bed. The
extra flap goes on the inside of the bed.
Flip down the sides of the
Canopy and connect the 8 snaps along the edge to the snaps on the side of the
bedrail. Note: Easier to start at the front and work your way back.
Reach in
and adjust the front and rear webbing's until they are snug. Note: Undo the
front and rear side snaps if necessary (It makes it easier).
Don't over
tighten the webbings, just snug.
Note: After performing a few
installations you will find little tricks that make it very fast and
easy.
Test again, to see if the bed rail can move. If so, retighten the
clamps. After a short time the weather stripping will compress and there will no
need to retighten. Just be sure to check it once in awhile.
Adjust the 4
corners of the Canopy with the adjustable corner Velcro to get a nice fit on
your truck
Take the 2 pieces of Velcro Tape.
1 piece will go
on the outside of the tailgate and the other will go on the top of the inside
wall at the front of the box.
Pull down the zippers on the back flap and
adjust the Velcro on the back corners of the canopy so that the back flap sits
nicely along the top of the tailgate. Tug gently on the back flap and find the
place where it seems to sit easily. There is Velcro (loops) sewn along the
bottom inside edge of the back flap. This is where the Velcro tape must line up
with, once installed on the tailgate. Decide where the Velcro tape (hooks)
should be installed. Take your time. Not too high, not too low. Just right so it
won't be seen when the back is zipped down and secured. Tip: Use a removable
crayon to help you line things up.
Don't pull off the sticky backing
yet.
Note: Be sure to clean the area (remove any wax or dirt) where the
Velcro will be installed. Plastic Box Liners generally have a waxy surface
(which reduce the holding strength of the Velcro glue) and this must be cleaned
off using a good cleaner or if possible, use acetone. (available at any hardware
store)
Flip the back flap down and retest for evenness. Peel off the
sticky backing, and then very carefully (with one hand at each end) line it up
evenly along the tailgate.
When it is even, carefully press it against the
tailgate and press along back and forth to make sure it is firmly
attached.
Note: Velcro tape will reach maximum holding strength after 24
hours.
You will now repeat this process with the second Velcro tape on
the front flap along the inside front of the truck box.
NOTE: The Velcro
hooks will remain on the truck.
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