TruXedo TonneauTraX User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Truxedo

PREMIUM SOFT ROLL-UP CARGO RAIL TONNEAU COVER COMBINATION

P.O. Box 1078, 2209 Kellen Gross Dr., Yankton, SD 57078

Phone: 1-877-TRUXEDO (1-877-878-9336) Fax: [phone]

TonneauTraX

www.truxedo.com

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 by 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.

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

Register online at www.truxedo.com or mail this form to:

ox 1078, Yankton, SD 57078-1078

TruXedo, P.O.

Name:_______________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City:____________________State:_____Zip:________
Phone Number:________________________________
Email Address:________________________________
Date Purchased: ___________ Price Paid: _________
Dealer Name:_________________________________
Pickup Make: _________________________________
Model: ________________________ Year: ________

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Product Purchased:

□ Original TruXedo
□ TruXedo Lo Pro QT
□ TruXedoPlus
□ TruXport
□ TruXedo Deuce
□ TonneauTraX

P/N 1117426 Rev. H

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 the TruXedo
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.

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cover, and for having parts repaired or

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 truck. Please read
entire manual before installing your TruXedo

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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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not place objects on or against cover or framework.
allow children or pets to occupy pickup box

Never

2.

while cover is closed.

3. Cover is not airtight. Special care is required to

keep cargo clean and dry.

4. Fabric cover won’t prevent theft of contents inside

truck box.

5. Cover must be rolled fully open and secured with

safety straps when towing vehicle backwards.

6. Cover must be either closed, latched, or fully

open and secured with safety straps when driving.

7. Do not load cargo anchor over 250 lbs.

See section

Working Load Limit

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SIDE RAIL & COVER INSTALLATION

bracket

spring plunger

driver’s
side rail

ASSEMBLY

end

plug

rubber
seal

CLAMP

STEP 1: Slide ve clamps into each cargo rail. Evenly space the clamps along each side rail, leaving approximately 8” on each end if applicable.

See Detail-A for height placement of clamp.

TENSION
CONTROL

passenger’s

side rail

cover
assembly

header guide

safety straps

BOTTOM

VIEW

FRONT OF
TRUCK BOX

NOTE: For best clamping performance, the female clamp must be positioned at a height

where the clamp touches the horizontal sheet metal on the underside of the truck rail.
This will help prevent the clamp and rail from slipping when an upward pull is applied.

DETAIL-A

Horizontal sheet metal located
under the trucks side rail.

Approx 8” (some GM trucks require special clamp placement.
Refer to special instructions supplied with those kits.)

NOTE: High Bed Caps: You may need to adjust the height of the side rails
to ensure a tight seal at front and back of cover.

NOTE: For best clamping performance,
male clamp must be positioned in

the top groove as shown.

NOTE: Tighten clamps securly, 21 ft. lbs. of torque
is required per clamp.

STEP 2: Place front of side rails against front of truck box, ush with box rail and level with each other. Tighten the clamps starting at the tailgate

using a 9/16” socket.

STEP 3: For optimum latching performance and cover t, side

rails must be level. To adjust rails, loosen clamp bolt and
reposition male clamps higher or lower. Tighten all clamps.

OUTWARD TILT LEVEL INWARD TILT

WARNING

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STEP 4: Set cover assembly behind cab with header seal on top

of rail.

FRONT OF

TRUCK

BOX

header seal on
top of bulkhead

Tighten clamps

securely on side

rails before

driving vehicle.

LOWER CLAMP CORRECT RAISE CLAMP

NOTE: Clamp congurations shown are for reference only and are not intended to be

standard for all pickups.

cover

side rail

inside box rail

side rail