GATOR ETX TRI-FOLD Tonneau Installation Guide

GATOR ETX TRI-FOLD Tonneau Installation Guide

Instruction

1. Wash truck bed.
   

2. Place assembled tonneau over cab end of truck box
   

3. Unfold the tonneau fully and adjust position over the truck bed for proper cab/tail alignment. Carefully refold the tonneau without shifting its position on the truck bed.
   

4. If your truck has a bed cap or bedliner that covers the metal bed flange, you will need to remove enough so that all the clamps make solid contact. Trim only enough of the bed cap edge or liner wall so clamp contacts bottom of metal flange.

5. Ensure clamp is positioned under bed flange. Hand tighten until clamp contacts, then tighten an additional two turns. Do not secure to only lip of bedliner or wall cap. Do Not Use Wrench or Overtighten!
   
   

6. With tailgate down, completely open the tonneau cover.
   

7. Slide rear clamps out to bed flange and position under bottom edge of bed flange. Pull clamp lever down to secure against bed flange
   

8. It is very convenient to drive with the Tri-Fold Tonneau open. Release the rear clamps and fold the tonneau forward
   
   IMPORTANT: Before folding the second section of tonneau, rear clamps must be stowed into rail to prevent damage to fabric. Failure to stow handle will puncture tarp and void warranty.

Fold the tonneau forward and fasten the straps in the middle section to front rail

IMPORTANT NOTICE: While driving, tonneau must be completely flat and secure with all 4 clamps in the closed position or completely folded up (all panels) and secured with both straps at the cab. DO NOT DRIVE with tonneauin partially open position.
NOTE: Tarp can not be removed from aluminum frame. Attempting to do so will cause damage and void the warranty. Remove any snow or foreign matter before folding over.

IMPORTANT
Re-tighten the front / cab clamps after the first week of driving the vehicle. Also periodically check the clamps to ensure they are secure.

Specification

For all rail/track systems, remove any factory bolts from rail channel if they interfere with installing the slide nut into channel. After installation, reinstall factory bolts as necessary.

• DODGE DAKOTA:

• CAB CLAMP Add clamp plate as shown here
  

• AILGATE CLAMP Hook the factory rail clamp directly in
  
  
  

• Adjust tension by moving tension nut into handle 1/2″ – 5/8″
  

• NISSAN FRONTIER 2005-:
  

• CAB CLAMP
  

• Add clamp plate as shown here
  
  
  

• TAILGATE CLAMP
  

• ALL OTHER CARGO MANAGEMENT EQUIPPED TRUCKS:
  
  
  
  

PARTS LIST

Replacement Parts Reference List:

To order replacement parts, “XXX” represents the 3 digit vehicle application, as referenced on the application list or sales receipt. For assistance, contact Customer Service at 1-833-336-6121

58XXX: Tri-Fold Replacement Tarp

Replacement Bows

59XXX-10: Cab Bow
59XXX-11: Cab Bow (for short trucks that only have 3 bows: 59101, 59107, 59404 & 59501)
59XXX-12: Cab Center Bow
59XXX-13: Tail Center Bow
59XXX-14: Tail Bow

Rail Assemblies

59XXX-35: Cab Rail (includes Corners, Pads and Rail Seal)
59XXX-45: Tail Rail (includes Corners, Pads and Rail Seal)
59XXX-56: Cab Side Rail (includes Rail Seal)
59XXX-57: Center Side Rail (Includes Rail Seal)
59XXX-58: Tail Side Rail (Includes Rail Seal)
4211: Corners with pads (set of 2)

Miscellaneous Assemblies

544040400: Tarp Tie Down Strap (1)
1032: Front Hinge Assembly (1)
1033: Rear Hinge Assembly (1)
2023: Front Clamp Assembly (1)
2024: Rear Clamp Assembly (1)

**Replacement Tail Seals***

32001768: Standard Tail Fin Seal (68″) fits all trucks except Toyota Tacoma
32001668: 1 3/8″ Foam Seal (5′ 5″) fits Toyota Tacoma applications

**Replacement Tail Seals***

32001768: Standard Tail Fin Seal (68″) fits all trucks except Toyota Tacoma
32001668: 1 3/8″ Foam Seal (5′ 5″) fits Toyota Tacoma applications

**Replacement Cab Seals***

32440500: 1/2″ D Seal (6 ft) fits most applications
32561500: 7/8″ D Seal (6 ft) fits Ford F150 and Super Duty applications
32562569: 3/4″ Two-Fin Seal (69.5″) fits Nissan Frontier applications
32001668: 1 3/8″ Foam Seal (5′ 5″) fits Toyota Tacoma applications (2005-15)

**Replacement Side Rail Seals***

32640100: Standard PE Foam Seal (8 ft) fits most applications
32440500: 1/2″ D Seal (6 ft) fits full-size Ford & Chevy applications

*For best fit, please verify Seal Replacement part numbers with Customer Service.

Warranty

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
The full hardware kit including rails, clamps and bows carries a lifetime warranty, while the fabric cover is warranted for 10 original consumer purchaser and is not transferrable.

WARRANTY COVERAGE
This tonneau cover is warranted against defective materials or workmanship. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper installation, service, or other cause not arising out of defects in material or other cause not arising out of defects in material or workmanship.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS
Failure to follow these care instructions will void warranty:

• Clean with soap and water only.
• Do not use any vinyl conditioners that contain silicone or petroleum (ie, Armor All®) as they may crack and shrink the vinyl.
• Tonneau cover must be secured at all points when vehicle is in motion. An unsecured tonneau will flap, resulting in damage or may even lift off of truck.
• Do not overload cargo. Protrusions in the tarp will stress fabric.
•  Do not tow vehicle backwards with cover down. Tonneau cover must be folded and secured to buckles.
  

WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
If all warranty conditions are met, a defective tonneau cover, tarp, or hardware component will either be repaired or replaced (at our option). Gator Truck Bed Protection reserves the right to substitute and offer the respective warranty discount on an entire replacement system or provide other remedies than those mentioned in this document. A Return Authorization number must be obtained from our Customer Service Department
prior to returning any product. Gator Truck Bed Protection may require the original item to be returned postage prepaid for final determination. Shipping charges will apply for any repair or replacement. Other than postage or shipping charges, no charge will be made for repair or replacement. The repaired or replaced tonneau will be covered by warranty based on the original date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

Gator Soft Tri-Fold Tonneau Covers 2303 SE 17th Street, Suite 102, Ocala, FL 34471
TEL: 1-833-336-6121
E-MAIL: etxsoftfold@gatorcovers.com

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