Pace-Edwards JR Series Dodge Ram w_RAMBOX option User Manual

JACKRABBIT SERIES

RETRACTABLE HARD TRUCK BED COVERS

DODGE RAMBOX

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(SP20)

[phone]

www.paceedwards.com

Pace Edwards Company

2400 Commercial Blvd.

Centralia WA 98531

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

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

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

STEP 1: Remove Plywood & Inventory parts.......... 2

STEP 2: Attach Rail Riser Bars & Rails to Canister 3

STEP 3: Place Cover in Truck Bed.......................... 3

STEP 4: Install Clamps............................................ 4

STEP 5: Lubricating & Placing Sweep Seals .......... 5

STEP 6: Installing Drain Tubes................................ 5

STEP 7: Install Top Cover & Velcro......................... 5

Operating Instructions .............................................. 6

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part #: JR-SERIES RamBox Install -0611
CANISTER PART # TR2082 & FM2082

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:

3/8” wrench or socket

Drill w/ 3/4” taper drill or step drill bit
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Razor box Knife

BEFORE YOU START:

Read the instructions carefully before you start. Due to the custom fi t of this truck bed cover the installation will
require a second person to help in placing the canister in the truck bed. If you have questions regarding the
installation please call our Technical Support Line at [phone].

PACKAGING CONTENTS:

Drain Tubes

Canister

Rails
(Left &
Right)

Rails Come in a

separate Box.

Hardware kit

Top Cover

Riser bars
(Left & Right)

DO NOT USE A KNIFE TO OPEN THE RAIL BOX.

CAUTION!

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.

STEP 1: REMOVE PLYWOOD & INVENTORY CONTENTS

Remove the top cover from the canister box and set it aside for later installation.
Remove the canister from the box. Using the 3/8” wrench or socket remove the 2 bolts holding the plywood on the

ends of the canister.

DISCARD PLYWOOD PACKAGING AND BOLTS!

Perform a quick inventory to insure all parts are there. Be sure to check inside the small cardboard box for parts.

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JACKRABBIT® SERIES RAMBOX

STEP 2: ATTACH RISER BARS & RAILS TO THE CANISTER

HARDWARE USED:

RISER BARS x 2 (LEFT &
RIGHT)

1/4-20 x 3/4” BOLT x 2

1/4” LOCK WASHER x 2

1/4” FLAT W ASHER x 2

Open the rail box along the length of the box; lift rails out to avoid scratching the rail surface
on the package staples.

REMOVE PROTECTIVE PAPER
ON UNDERSIDE OF THE RAILS

Riser bar

AND RISER BARS. THIS IS FOR
PACKAGING PURPOSES ONLY.

Remove the cap on the end of the OE
tie down bars (these will be replaced
later).

Place the riser bar padded side down
on top of the OE tie down bars even
with the cab side of the truck bed.
(there will be some overhang over
the tie down bars) see Figure 2a.

OE tie down bar
(end cap removed)

FIG. 2a

Place the riser bar on top
of the OE tie down bars
padded side down.

Now install the rails to the canister
by angling them around the attached
blanket guides on the canister, threading the blanket in the rails, and sliding the rails into the
rail grips that are attached on the inside of the canister.

Then slide the rails forward, towards the truck cab making sure that both of the rail grips are
engaged.

If you have any problem with this there is a video on our website that shows how it is done.
www.paceedwards.com/jackrabbit_Videoins.html

Secure the rail by installing the hardware (Bolt, Lock Washer, Flat Washer) through the Rail
Grip Attachment and predrilled hole in the rail.

Complete for both left and right rails. (Figure 2b)

Thread Blanket in Rail her

Rail Grip
Attachment

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Rail Bolt

Left Rail

e

Forward

Blanket

Guide

Rail Grip

Rail Grip

Canister

FIG. 2b

STEP 3: PLACE CANISTER AND RAILS INSIDE THE TRUCK BED

You will need a second person to help lift the canister with the rails attached into the truck
bed. Place one hand under the canister and one hand under the rails and place the whole
unit inside the truck bed. The canister and rails will rest on top of the riser bars.

Attach the strip of foam to the front sill of the truck bed from the left tonneau rail to the right
tonneau rail.

FOAM

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