Pace-Edwards JR Series Ford Ranger User Manual

JACKRABBIT SERIES

RETRACTABLE HARD TRUCK BED COVERS

FORD RANGER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(SP18)

[phone]

www.paceedwards.com

Pace Edwards Company

2400 Commercial Blvd.

Centralia WA 98531

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

Before Y ou Start ...........................................................2

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

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

STEP 1: Install the L-Shaped Front Sill........................2

STEP 2: Positioning Canister ......................................3

STEP 3: Installing Rails ...............................................3

STEP 4: Repositioning Canister...................................3

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

STEP 6: Lubricating & Placing Sweep Seals ..............5

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

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

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part #: JR European Ranger 0611
Canister #: TR2071 (Chile, Eur)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:

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

5/16” wrench or socket
12 mm wrench or socket

Side Cut Pliers
#2 Phillips screwdriver

Tape Measure

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 JackRabbit 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

DO NOT USE A KNIFE TO OPEN THE RAIL BOX. OPEN THE RAIL BOX ALONG

CAUTION! CAUTION!

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

Drain Tube Holes

PACKAGING CONTENTS:

Complete Canister Assembly

Top Cover

STEP 1: INSTALL L-SHAPED FRONT SILL

OPTIONAL

HARDWARE USED:

12 x 1” TEK SCREW x 3

Inside the Truck Bed, remove the two bolts from each of
the rear window guard tie downs.

Peel the liner off the back of the foam on the back of the
L-shaped Front Sill. Line the holes in the L-shaped front
sill up with the top holes in the tie downs. Re-install the
bolts and tighten completely.

You may use the 3 tek screws to further secure the L­shaped front sill if necessary.

Drain Tubes

In separate Rail
box Rails (left &
right)

Hardware Pack

Clamp Pack

L-Shaped Front Sill

Window Guard Tie Down
L-shaped front sill

Top Bolt in Truck Bed

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JACKRABBIT® Europe Ranger

IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER PERSON TO HELP STEADY THE CANISTER,
IT MAY BE EASIER TO INSTALL THE RAILS (DESCRIBED IN STEP 3)
BEFORE POSITIONING THE CANISTER IN THE TRUCK BED.

STEP 2: POSITIONING CANISTER

Remove the top cover from the canister box and set it aside for
later installation.

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

You will need one or two support pieces (We suggest using the top
of the box the Jackrabbit was shipped in.) to set in the truck bed
approximately one foot from the cab that will go under the canister,
raising the top of the canister above the bed rails by 2-3 inches.

Remove the Canister from the box and set it on the support(s) in
the truck bed.

STEP 3: INSTALLING RAILS

Support
Piece

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

HARDWARE USED:

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 P APER ON UNDERSIDE OF RAILS. THIS IS FOR P ACKAGING
PURPOSES ONLY.

Install the rails by sliding them through 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. (Figure 2a)

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

Complete for both left and right rails.

Thread Blanket in Rail here

Rail Grip
Attachment

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Rail Bolt

Left Rail

Forward

Blanket

Guide

Rail Grip

Rail Grip

STEP 4: REPOSITIONING CANISTER

Slide canister and rail assembly against the cab end of the truck bed. Remove the support(s) under the canister
so that the canister and rails rest fi rmly on the sides of the truck bed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FIG. 3a

Canister

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