Pace-Edwards SWITCHBLADE Ford Superduty User Manual
RETRACTABLE TRUCK BED COVERS
FORD SUPERDUTY INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
(FORD2)
(800) 338-3697
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
STEP 1: Remove From Packaging, and
Hardware and Packaging Contents ..............................2
STEP 2: Positioning Canister ......................................3
STEP 3: Installing Rails ...............................................3
STEP 4: Installing Clamps............................................3
STEP 5: Attaching the Pull Strap..................................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 #: SW_FORD2_INSTRUCTIONS_1310
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
7/16” wrench or socket
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Tape measure
Utility Knife
Side Cut or Needle Nose Pliers
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. If you have questions regarding the installation please visit our
website www.paceedwards.com or call our Technical Support Line at (800) 338-3697.
DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS:
The Switchblade 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
STEP 1: REMOVE FROM PACKAGING AND REVIEW CONTENTS
A complete unit will consist of one canister box (marked box 1 of 2) and one rail box (marked box 2 of 2). Remove
the Top Cover , Canister, Clamp pack, hardware pack, and drain tubes from the canister box. Remove the rails from
the rail box (see caution below). Perform a quick inventory of the packaging contents to insure all parts are there.
TO AVOID SCRATCHING THE SURFACE OF THE RAILS, DO NOT SLIDE THEM
CAUTION! CAUTION!
OUT THE END OF THE BOX. OPEN THE BOX ALONG THE LENGTH, USE
PLIERS TO PULL THE STAPLES, LIFT THE RAILS OUT. DO NOT USE A KNIFE
TO CUT THE BOX OPEN.
PACKAGING CONTENTS:
Complete Canister
Assembly
Top Cover
Drain Tubes
Clamp Pack
Hardware Pack
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SWITCHBLADE
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SERIES
STEP 2: POSITIONING CANISTER
Use the Pull Strap and one canister fl ange to
lift and steady the unit. Wrap the Pull Strap
around the center of the canister a couple
times and
double it
up in your
hand.
STEP 3: INSTALLING RAILS
HARDWARE USED:
1/4-20 x 1”
RAIL BOLT x 2
Remove the protective paper on the underside of the Rail fl anges. This for packaging purposes
only . The rails shipped with plastic shims pre-installed to the Rail Brackets for proper spacing.
Ensure those shims are in place.
Next identify the left and right side rails. The plastic rail endcap should be towards the tailgate
while the rail fl ange, shims and brackets towards the outside of the truck bed. Install the rails
by fi rst guiding Handle Assembly into the open channel of the rail and then sliding the rail
against the blanket guide on the canister. Attach the rail to the canister using the rail bolt, lock
washer and fl at washer throught the blanket guide and into the bottom of the rail.
Place the Canister in truck bed just behind the cab and center it
from side to side. Ensuring that the canister is centered in the bed
will help assemble the rails to canister in the next step.
1/4” LOCK WASHER x 2
1/4” FLAT W ASHER x 2
FIG. 3a
Left Rail
Clamp Relief
Rail Bracket
and shim
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Rail Bolt
STEP 4: REPOSITIONING CANISTER
Guide Handle Assembly
in here
Blanket
Guide
Canister
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