This document provides installation instructions and safety warnings for the TACTIK Soft Trifold Tonneau Cover.
Function Description
The TACTIK Soft Trifold Tonneau Cover is a truck bed cover designed to protect cargo from the elements and theft, potentially improving gas mileage. It features a tri-fold design, allowing it to be partially or fully opened as needed. The cover is secured to the truck bed rails using a clamping system.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual does not provide specific technical specifications such as dimensions, materials, or weight capacity of the cover itself. However, it emphasizes that users should:
- Not exceed the rated weight capacity of the Tonneau Cover.
- Not exceed the rated weight capacity of the truck. Users are advised to refer to the truck's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
- Not cut or modify the tonneau cover or mounting accessories.
Usage Features
The tonneau cover offers several usage features:
Installation
The installation process involves several steps:
- Preparation: Clean the truck bed thoroughly before installation.
- Placement: Place the assembled cover over the cab front end of the truck box.
- Unfolding and Adjustment: Unfold the cover fully and adjust its position over the truck bed for proper alignment with the cab and tail.
- Front Clamp Installation:
- Carefully refold the cover without shifting its position.
- Take off the clamp bolt from the cover rail.
- Adjust the clamping bolt to the proper position and move the bolt base to a secure position.
- Secure the Front Clamp Knobs (left and right) by pulling the clamp knob down to clamp the metal bed wall edge of the truck. Screw on the knob to ensure a tight clamp.
- Important: Do not secure the clamp to only the lip of a bedliner or rail cap.
- Safety Strap Installation (for folded cover):
- When the cover is open, there are two safety buckles near the front clamps.
- Place the assembled cover on the front end of the truck bed.
- Once the front clamps are secured, install the safety strap and tighten its knob.
- Warning: Always secure the safety straps to the truck bed. Never drive with the cover in a partially opened position without securing it.
- Rear Clamp Installation:
- Secure the Rear Clamps (left and right) by pulling the clamp handle down to clamp the metal bed wall edge of the truck.
- If necessary, adjust the clamp position by rotating the clamp on the bolt to ensure a tight clamp.
- Important: Do not secure the clamp to only the lip of a bedliner or rail cap.
- Safety Locking Pins: Insert Safety Locking Pins into the Rear clamps.
Special Instructions for Nissan/Toyota/Jeep Trucks (with Utility Track channel)
For trucks equipped with a Utility Track system, a specific bracket setup is required:
- Retainer Plates: Slide the retainer plates into the side channels on the vehicle bed (two per side, one in front and one in back).
- Clamp Bracket Attachment: Attach the clamp bracket to the plate using the included Allen head bolts.
- Bracket Alignment and Security: Line the bracket up with the tri-fold cover clamp location and secure the bracket to the vehicle bed rail.
Opening and Folding the Cover
- Release Rear Clamps: To open the cover, release the rear clamps and fold the cover forward.
- Locking Rear Clamps (when folding): When folding the cover, ensure the rear clamps are locked into the Cover Side Rail.
- Securing Folded Cover: When the cover is completely folded, secure it by fastening the straps with buckles together. Pull the straps to tighten the folded cover tightly.
- Attention: Never drive with a cover in a partially opened position. When driving, the cover must be secured with all four clamps or completely folded up and secured by the front clamps and buckles.
Maintenance Features
The manual provides basic maintenance guidelines:
- Cleaning: Clean the cover with cold water and a cloth. Use a neutral soap and detergents. Avoid exposing the cover to petrol, diesel, oils, or chemicals of any nature.
- Inspection: Inspect the product before every use. Do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
- Product Labels: Maintain product labels and nameplates, as they carry important safety information.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
The manual includes a comprehensive section on warnings and precautions:
General Warnings
- READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury.
- DO NOT CUT OR MODIFY the tonneau cover or mounting accessories.
- DO NOT EXCEED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S WEIGHT LIMITS.
- DO NOT USE DAMAGED OR EXCESSIVELY WORN PRODUCTS. Contact the manufacturer if unsure.
- The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations. Common sense and caution must be supplied by the operator.
Installation Precautions
- Follow DOT regulations regarding installation and use.
- Park the truck on a flat, level, hard surface, away from traffic. Place the transmission in park.
- Verify that the installation surface has no hidden wires before drilling or driving screws.
- Install only according to these instructions. Improper installation can create hazards.
- Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during assembly and installation.
- Keep the installation area clean and well lit.
- Keep bystanders out of the area during installation.
- Do not install when tired or under the influence of drugs or medication.
- Weight capacity and other product capabilities apply only to a properly and completely installed product.
Use Precautions
- Do not exceed the rated weight capacity of the Tonneau Cover.
- Do not exceed the rated weight capacity of the truck. Refer to the truck's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
- Use as intended only.
- Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
- This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.
- Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information.
- The warnings, precautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution must be supplied by the operator.
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