Pace-Edwards BL Ford Explorer Sport Trac User Manual

ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE TRUCK BED COVER

FORD EXPLORER SPOR T TRA C

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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www.paceedwards.com

Pace Edwards Company

2400 Commercial Blvd.

Centralia WA 98531

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tools Required for Assembly......................... 2

Before You Start ........................................... 2

Drain Hole Locations ....................................2

Packaging Contents ......................................2

STEP 1: Remove Contents from Box ..........3

STEP 2: Install Wiring Harness.................... 3

STEP 3: Place Canister Install Foam........... 3

STEP 4: Install Rails..................................... 4

STEP 5: Installing Clamps............................ 4

STEP 6: Lubricating the Sweep Seals..........5

STEP 7: Connecting the Electronics ............5

STEP 7: Installing Drain Tubes..................... 5

STEP 8: Install Top Cover ...........................5

Helpful Maintenance Hints ........................... 6

Warranty Statement.......................................7

BL _EXPL_SPORT_TRAC 0711
BL2024

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:

7/16” wrench or socket
3/8” wrench or socket

#2 Phillips screwdriver
Tape measure

Wire cutters

Note: There should be no drilling into the truck body needed on most standard or full-size trucks .

BEFORE YOU START:

Read the instructions carefully before you start. These instructions are written for one-person installation. We
have noted where briefl y having an extra person’s assistance can make installation easier. If you have questions
regarding the installation please call our Technical Support Line at [phone].

DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS:

The Bedlocker is designed to carry rainwater from the cover into the
canister and then out through the drains. Most truck models have
standard OE drain holes or plastic/rubber access ports in the front
of the truck bed. Check to make sure your truck has the OE drain
holes so that drilling into the sheet metal is not required. If drilling is
necessary, be sure to check the underside of the truck bed for the
best location. The holes should be located near the side and as far
forward as possible. Use a drill bit suitable for sheet metal (such
as a taper drill or step drill). Drill drain tube clearance holes at 3/4”
(19mm). This will need to be done before installing the cover.

FIG. 1

Drain Tube Holes

OPTIONAL WIRING HARNESS FOR DASHBOARD SWITCH:

The BedLocker also offers an optional wire harness (part # BL1120) to manually operate the tonneau cover from
inside the cab of your truck.

This harness is designed to plug into the custom-built electronics control box mounted inside the canister.
Thread the plug through the side of the canister and connect it to the grey/violet plug. Make sure to secure the

loose wires inside the canister away from the gear and blanket.
Then run the wire to the cab and attach under the dash in a suitable location.

PACKAGING CONTENTS:

Canister

CAUTION!

Drain
Tubes

Rails Come in a

separate Box.

Rails
(Left &
Right)

Clamp
Pack

Top Cover

DO NOT USE A KNIFE TO
OPEN THE RAIL BOX.

OPEN THE RAIL BOX ALONG
THE LENGTH OF THE BOX
AND LIFT RAILS OUT TO
AVOID SCRATCHING THE
SURFACE OF THE RAILS ON
THE PACKAGE STAPLES.

Hardware
Pack

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BEDLOCKER® EXPL SPORT TRAC

STEP 1: REMOVE CONTENTS & PLYWOOD PACKAGING

Remove the canister and top cover from the box.
Remove components from inside the canister. Perform a quick inventory to insure all parts are there.
Using the 3/8” wrench or socket remove the 2 bolts holding the plywood packaging supports on the ends of the

canister. Discard plywood packaging supports and bolts.

DISCARD PLYWOOD PACKAGING AND BOLTS!

STEP 2: INSTALL WIRING HARNESS

HARDWARE USED:

(If the optional wire harness Part# BL1120 is used, you may want to tape it to the main harness
to ease having to pull them through the stake pocket separately).

From inside the truck bed push the long wire harness end without the plug through the stake
pocket on the drivers side of the truck and out the underside of the truck bed box.

Leave approximately one foot of slack inside the box for mounting the electronics.
Route the wire harness under the truck and to the battery in the engine compartment.
Attach the fuse holder to the end of the Red/positive wire.

WIRE HARNESS x 1

ZIP TIES x 5

(Do not attach to the battery yet.)

Secure the harness with wire ties provided after slack from the canister has been taken out.

STEP 3: INSTALL FOAM, FRONT RAIL BLOCKS & PLACE CANISTER

HARDWARE USED:

FRONT RAIL
BLOCK x 2

1/4” FLAT W ASHER x 2

1/4” LOCK WASHER x 2

FRONT RAIL
BLOCK BOLT x 2

Use the washers, lock washers and bolts
provided and attach a front rail block to
each side of the truck bed in the existing OE
threaded holes approximately 4 inches from
front of truck bed. Place the Front Rail Block
angled side down against the truck bed. Place

Front Rail
Block

the Front Rail Blocks so that the top is level
with the bed rail, then tighten securely (Figure

3A)

You will need one or two support pieces (We

Washer,
Lock Washer
& Bolt

suggest using the top of the box the Bedlocker
was shipped in) to set in the truck bed.

Set the support piece approximately one foot
from the cab.

Fig. 3A

Set the Canister on the support(s) in the
truck bed. The canister should be resting on
the support piece, centered in the truck bed,
raising the top of the canister above the bed
rails by 2-3 inches.

Firmly Hold the ribbed blanket and cut the zip
tie.

(Do not let the blanket roll back on itself
or the underside on the fi rst three ribs can
damage the visual surface of the other
rolled ribs).

Support
Piece

Remove all of the vinyl sheeting protecting the blanket.
Pull the blanket out about 1 foot from the canister and let it hang.

Top of Canister should clear
Truck Bed Rails by 2-3”

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