Manual

STEP 7: INSTALLING DRAIN TUBES
Locate the sweep seals (rubber weather strips) on the rails.
Open the provided 303 brand protectant sponge pack (fi nd
it adhered to the underside of the top cover) and wipe the
underside of the sweep seal and the top of the wear strip.
Extend the cover to the tailgate. Use an Allen wrench if
needed to carefully draw out the sweep seal (seal should be
angled outwards toward the cover – not rolled in toward the
bed rail). (Fig. 6A)
Proper care and placement of the sweep seal will ensure the
smooth operation of the cover. Alcohol, petroleum based or
silicon-based UV Protectants such as Armor-All
®
should be
avoided and ARE NOT recommended for our covers.
STEP 6: LUBRICATING & PLACING THE SWEEP SEALS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5
You have now completed the installation of your Switchblade Retractable tonneau cover. If you have
any questions please do not hesitate to call us at: [phone] and ask for our technical service
department.
COVER/
FABRIC PANEL
SWEEP SEAL
WEAR STRIP
RAIL
First, ensure that the Foam Washer is in place on the Drain Fitting as this washer
will help prevent water leakage. Next, test fi t the drain tube to determine the length
you want to trim it. Always caution on the long side. Trim the end that will be inserted
through the truck bed using the wire cutters or a utility knife.
With the cover opened, insert the drain tube fi ttings into the pre-drilled holes on the
underside of the canister by pushing them in place from under the canister. Drain
Fitting should click into place.
Place the other end of the drain tube through the plastic/rubber access port or
through the pre-drilled holes in the fl oor or the front wall of the truck bed. If routing
through the front wall, ensure that the draintubes are inserted and directed down
so water fl ows out of the truck.
To remove the drain tubes reach under the canister, grab the drain tube fi tting and
turn it while applying light downward pressure. When the retaining tabs align with
notches in the bottom of the canister the Drain Tube and Fitting will drop out.
Place the Top Cover on the canister and install
with the four black Top Cover screws through the
top cover endcaps and into the panel nuts on the
canister fl anges.
Retract the cover to the fully open position.
Attach the 4” Velcro strip onto the Velcro strip
already attached to the pull strap.
Pull the pull strap over to the driver’s side rail and
remove the tape from the 4” Velcro strip.
Then apply the Velcro strip onto the underside of
the rail at your desired position.
This will hold the pull strap off of the fl oor and out
of the way when cargo is being stored in the truck
bed.
FIG.6A
STEP 8: ATTACHING TOP COVER & VELCRO TO PULL STRAP
HARDWARE USED:
4’ VELCRO STRIP
BLACK TOP COVER
SCREW x 4
Foam Washer
Drain Fitting
Drain Tube
Notch
Feature
FIG.7A