TruXedo Deuce User Manual

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Owner’s & Installation Manual

READ INSTRUCTIONS - Failure to assemble cover properly will void warranty.

OWNER’S MANUAL

Damaged or missing parts?

1-877-878-9336

Call

Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm CT

Parts will be shipped to you factory direct. Do not return kit to place of purchase.

PICKUP BED COVER

2209 Kellen Gross Dr., Yankton SD 57078

Phone: 1-877-TRUXEDO (1-877-878-9336) Fax: (605) 664-9304

Web Site: http://www.truxedo.com

TruXedo® Deuce is a registered United States trademark of TruXedo. Patents pending.

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Tools Required:

-3/8” Rachet

-1/2”, 9/16” Socket

-Tape Measure

- Pencil (For marking Locations)

- Small Spring Clamps (Optional, used to hold rails in place while clamping)

P/N 1117648 Rev D

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Cover Assembly

FRONT OF

TRUCK BOX

Driver’s Side Rail Assembly

STEP 1

Attach Foam Block Seals. Peel white paper backing off and attach foam corner block seals.

Front Bulkhead

Driver’s Side Underbody Rail

Passenger’s Side Underbody

Passenger’s Side Rail Assembly

Block Seal (x2)

Clamps (x8)

Front Bulkhead

1/4”

Driver Side

Passenger Side

Attach Underbody Rail and Clamp Components.

1/4”

STEP 2

Clamps

Driver Underbody Rail Passenger Underbody Rail

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STEP 2-A

Attach driver and passenger side underbody rails, see note 1 & 2 for installation hints.

Front Bulkhead

Compress Block Seal

30 1/4”

Note 1

Driver’s Side

Compress Block Seal

Passenger Side

Note 2

FOR BEST CLAMPING MOUNT CLAMP HIGH AS POSSIBLE

WHILE CLAMPING PRESS DOWN

COMPRESS SEAL

Level

ADJUSTABLE CLAMP

STEP 3

Driver’s Side Rail Assembly

Position driver and passenger rails.

Passenger’s Side Rail Assembly

Clamps

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STEP 3-A

Position and install driver side rail assembly with clamps, see note 1 and 2 for installation hints.

SEAL COMPRESSED

Note 1

While clamping press down to compress side seal

Note 2

Tailgate

Driver’s Side

Driver’s Side Shown

3/8”

If rear seal is not slightly compressed then reposition assemblies rearward slightly.

LEVEL

FOR BEST CLAMPING MOUNT CLAMP HIGH AS POSSIBLE

Note 2

End To End, Must Be Flush

ADJUSTABLE CLAMP

WARNING

STEP 3-B

STEP 4

Works best with tailgate down as shown.

Tighten clamps securely on side rails before driving vehicle.

Repeat step 3-A to position and install passenger side rail assembly with clamps, see notes 1 and 2 in step 3-A for installation hints.

WARNING

Attach cover assembly to the driver and passenger side rails as shown.

Tighten clamps securely on side rails before driving vehicle.

To Release

Correct if levers point to the rear or toward the tailgate.

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STEP 4-A

Attach cover assembly to the driver and passenger side rails as shown.

Insert and Rotate up.

Simultaneously insert front header in both driver and passenger side header stops.

STEP 5

Rotate attached cover assembly over to the cab and engage strikers into latch brackets.

Installer should be inside the truck box when rotating assembly over to the front.

Striker Pin

Lock both driver and passenger

side.

Use CAUTION, cover assembly is heavy. Use

both hands to guide striker pins into position.

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STEP 6

Rotate release levers to the left before connecting outside tie-bars.

Rotate both levers to the position as shown.

Left

STEP 7

Connect driver and passenger short tie-bars as shown below.

Driver side shown, repeat procedure for passenger side

Rotate Tie-bars into position as shown

7B 7C

Connector End

Remove anti-spin tape

Ball Socket

Position both release levers to the left before attaching outer tie-bars, see step 6.

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STEP 8

How to close the cover.

Tailgate

Unroll cover toward the tailgate. Rotate rear header into the header stops and press down to lock toggle into header.

Header

Header Stop

Cover closed and toggle locked in header.

Toggle

Cab End

After cover is closed secure the hook

STEP 9

Before driving truck be sure that the hook and loop fasteners are secured along the entire length of both side rails.

STEP 11

and loop fastener strips on both sides of truck.

To stow cover, open tailgate, pull rear release toggle and roll cover toward cab making sure both sides roll evenly.

To Release

STEP 10

Secure cover with safety straps

1/16”

Set cover tension during the warmest part of the day.

Slight adjustments, in small

increments, will gain signicant results

1/8”

For best results leave unrolled portion attached to the hook and loop fasteners while rolling

How to open the cover front.

STEP 12

Front of cover can be opened from either the driver or passenger side of truck

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Caution, in windy conditions operate cover with care.

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STEP 13

Always lift upward on cover front after closing to make sure cover

is securely latched.

Closing Cover

Latches are secure when striker

pins return back to 90 deg.

Striker Pin

Open

90 Deg

Striker Pin

STEP 14

Driver Side

STEP 15

How to lock cover closed for security.

Unlocked

Security Lock Location

The Deuce cover can be locked while the cover is rolled up or in the open position as shown above.

locked

Security Lock

Caution, never drive vehicle with cover

unlatched at the rear or partially rolled to the front.

• To prevent accidental release of tailgate header, ensure rear header is securely latched to the side rails before driving vehicle.

• To prevent wind lift, secure VELCRO

brand fasteners along entire length of both side rails before driving vehicle.

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Deuce® Replacement Cover

2 ___*___ Cross Bow Tubes Assembled

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Safety Strap

4 1704715 Extruded Reatainer Loop 5 ___*___ Black Front Header 6 1117594 Header Guide Retainer Assy 7 1704707 Header Guide_2011 8 1704879 Lever Lock Assy. 9 1704194 Weld Nut, Tab, 5/16” 10 1117781 Header End Plug_Front_LH & RH 11 ___*___ Side Rail, Passenger Side 12 ___*___ Header Seal_Tailgate 13 ___*___ Header Seal, Cab 14 1705034 Outside Linkage Tie-Bar 15 ___*___ Tie-Bar Center Linakge 16 1117766 Linkage Pins_Includes Washers

TRUXEDO

DEUCE REPLACEMENT PARTS

17 1704860 Release Levers 18 1704864 Header Stop & Striker Pin Assy 19 1117467 Rear Header 08 End Plugs (Set of 2) 20 1115354 Header Insert Safety Clip 21 1704658 Tension Control Housing & Spring Tension 22 1704660 Header Stop_Deuce 23 1704213 Latch Assembled 24 1114773 Flat Spring, 5/8” x 3 7/8” 25 1702926 Screw Hex HD 5/16”x 7/8” 26 ___*___ Aluminum Clamp Assy 27 ___*___ Side Rail, Driver’s Side 28 1704614 Side Rail Front, Driver’s Side 29 ___*___ Rail Underbody Assembly, Driver’s Side 30 ___*___ Rail Underbody Assembly, Pass Side 31 1704654 Hinge Assembly

32 1704709 Washer Plastic 5/16 dia x 1.25 RD 33 1117767 Side Rail End Plugs_Front & Back 34 ___*___ Hook and Loop Fasteners 35 1704615 Side Rail Front, Pass. Side 36 ___*___ Black Rear Header

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* Please specify length or make and model of vehicle.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

front latch won’t release either side:

-Adjust tie-bar connector ends outward to eliminate slack in entire linkage mechansim. See Step 7. front release levers, linkage and striker pins seem to bind:

-Lubricate all linkage pivot points with mineral oil. Lubricate striker pins and pivot base with a graphite dry liquid lubricant.

front of cover will not stay latched down:

-Make sure striker pins are returning to closed 90 degree position. See Step 13. Lubricate striker pins and pivot base with a graphite dry lubricant. tailgate header will not latch:

-Check side rails to make sure they are level, see Step 3 and 3-A. Position clamps higher or lower to achieve level side rails

fabric cover is too tight or too loose:

Adjust rear tension controls, See step 10.

WARNING

Tighten clamps securely on side rails before driving vehicle, to prevent cover from blowing off.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

TruXedo. warrants that all new, unused products are free from defects in material and workmanship. This Warranty is effective if the product is properly installed and used for the purpose intended for the life of the product. It applies to the original buyer only. TruXedo.’s obligation under this Warranty is limited to repairing, or at its option, replacing any part that is returned, transportation prepaid, to TruXedo., Yankton, South Dakota, if the product is, in our judgment, defective. All materials must be accompanied by an RMA (Returned Material Authorization) number requested and authorized in advance of returning the materials. TruXedo. shall not be liable or responsible to supply or pay labor to replace any part found defective, nor shall it be liable for any damages of any kind or nature to person, product, or property.

There are no Warranties for used products or products that

have been repaired, altered, modied, subjected to misuse,

negligence, accident or ordinary wear and tear.

mustbeonleand/orproofoforiginalpurchase(detailedanddated)required

for warranty to be valid. For warranty registration, see form below.

Call 1-877-878-9336 for complete details.

TruXedo. products are sold without any express warranty except as set forth above. TruXedo. is not obligated to honor warranty claims if Genuine TruXedo. parts are not utilized.

DIRECT ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS TO TRUXEDO. AT 1-877-878-9336

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not place objects on or against cover or framework.

2. Do not tie cargo to TruXedo

3. Never allow children or pets to occupy pickup box while cover is closed.

4. Cover is not airtight. Special care is required to keep cargo clean and dry.

5. Fabric cover won’t prevent theft of contents inside truck box.

6. Cover must be rolled fully open and secured with safety straps when towing vehicle backwards.

7. Never drive vehicle while hinged front of cover is open.

Deuce framework.

Warranty registration

OWNER/USER RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the responsibility of the owner/user to read this manual and comply with the operating procedures. The owner/user is also responsible for inspecting their TruXedo

Deuce cover, and for

having parts repaired or replaced when worn or damaged.

Failure to follow safety instructions and warning labels could result in failure of your cover system and/or personal injury.

MESSAGES TO INSTALLER

• Always wear safety glasses and/or other necessary protective equipment when installing your TruXedo

• These instructions are complete for most pickup models. Additional instructions are included, if required for your pickup. Please read entire manual before installing your Truxedo

COVER MAINTENANCE

Vinyl cover can be hand washed with mild soap and water or cleaned in a car wash. Thoroughly rinse cover to remove any soap residue. Cover can be treated with any vinyl protectant made for tonneau covers.

Never use silicon, petroleum, or citrus based products on your tonneau cover.

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