ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE TRUCK BED COVER

(800) 338-3697

www.paceedwards.com

Pace Edwards Company

2400 Commercial Blvd.

Centralia WA 98531

BLC2-1501

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tools Required for Assembly ......................... 2

Before You Start ........................................... 2

Drain Hole Locations .................................... 2

STEP 1: Remove Contents from Box .......... 2

Packaging Contents ...................................... 3

STEP 2: Install Wiring Harness .................... 3

STEP 3: Place Canister................................ 3

STEP 4: Install Rails..................................... 4

STEP 5: Installing Clamps & Shims .......... 4-5

STEP 6: Lubricating the sweep seals........... 5

STEP 7: Connecting the Electronics ............ 5

STEP 8: Installing Drain Tubes..................... 6

STEP 9: Install Top Cover ............................ 6

Release Handle Instructions ......................... 7

Helpful Maintenance Hints ........................... 7

Warranty Statement....................................... 8

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:

7/16” wrench or socket

3/8” wrench or socket

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Tape measure

Note: There should be no drilling into the truck body needed on most standard or full-size trucks .

BEFORE YOU START:

Read the instructions carefully before you start. These instructions are written for one-person installation. We have noted where briefl y having an extra person’s assistance can make installation easier. If you have questions regarding the installation please call our Technical Support Line at (800) 338-3697.

DRAIN HOLE LOCATIONS:

The Bedlocker is designed to carry rainwater from the cover into the canister and then out through the drains. Most truck models have standard OE drain holes or plastic/rubber access ports in the front of the truck bed. Check to make sure your truck has the OE drain holes so that drilling into the sheet metal is not required. If drilling is necessary, be sure to check the underside of the truck bed for the best location. The holes should be located near the side and as far forward as possible. Use a drill bit suitable for sheet metal (such as a taper drill or step drill). Drill drain tube clearance holes at 3/4”

(19mm). This will need to be done before installing the cover.

Drain Tube Holes

OPTIONAL WIRING HARNESS FOR DASHBOARD SWITCH:

The BedLocker also offers an optional wire harness (part # BL1120) to manually operate the tonneau cover from inside the cab of your truck.

This harness is designed to plug into the custom-built electronics control box mounted inside the canister.

Plug switch harness into the capped plug( grey/violet) located along side the power plug. Make sure to secure the loose wires inside the canister away from the gear and blanket.

Then run the wire to the cab and attach under the dash in a suitable location.

STEP 1: REMOVE CONTENTS & PLYWOOD PACKAGING

Remove the canister and top cover from the box.

Remove components from inside the canister. Perform a quick inventory to insure all parts are there.

Using the 3/8” wrench or socket remove the 2 bolts holding the plywood packaging supports on the ends of the canister. Discard plywood packaging supports and bolts.

DISCARD PLYWOOD PACKAGING AND BOLTS!

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PACKAGING CONTENTS:

Complete Canister

Assembly

Top Cover

Rails

(left & right) Rails Come in a separate Box.

Drain

Tubes

Clamp

Pack

Hardware

Pack

CAUTION!

DO NOT USE A KNIFE TO OPEN

THE RAIL BOX.

OPEN THE RAIL BOX ALONG

THE LENGTH OF THE BOX

AND LIFT RAILS OUT TO AVOID

SCRATCHING THE SURFACE OF

THE RAILS ON THE PACKAGE

STAPLES.

STEP 2: INSTALL WIRING HARNESS

HARDWARE USED:

WIRE HARNESS x 1

(If the optional wire harness Part# BL1120 is used, you may want to tape it to the main harness to ease having to pull them through the stake pocket separately).

From inside the truck bed push the long wire harness end without the plug through the stake pocket on the drivers side of the truck and out the underside of the truck bed box.

Leave approximately one foot of slack inside the box for mounting the electronics.

Route the wire harness under the truck and to the battery in the engine compartment.

Attach the fuse holder to the end of the Red/positive wire.

(Do not attach to the battery yet.)

Secure the harness with wire ties provided after slack from the canister has been taken out.

ZIP TIES x 5

STEP 3: PLACE CANISTER IN TRUCK BED

You will need one or two support pieces (We suggest using the top of the box the Bedlocker was shipped in) to set in the truck bed.

Set the support piece approximately one foot from the cab.

Set the Canister on the support(s) in the truck bed. The canister should be resting on the support piece, centered in the truck bed, raising the top of the canister above the bed rails by 2-3 inches.

(Do not let the blanket roll back on itself or the underside on the fi rst three ribs can damage the visual

surface of the other rolled ribs) .

Pull the blanket out about 1 foot from the canister and let it hang.

Support Piece

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3

4

STEP 4: INSTALLING RAILS

REMOVE PROTECTIVE PAPER ON

UNDERSIDE OF RAILS. THIS IS FOR

PACKAGING PURPOSES ONLY.

The machined end of the rail attaches to the canister.

You will need to lift the hanging portion of the ribbed blanket and thread it in the rail while sliding the rail into the rail grip mounted to the ends of the canister (the underside of the blanket ribs

need to nest on the gear).

Make sure both fl anges of rail slide into the rail grip.

Rail Grips

Ribbed

Blanket

Push the rails forward against the canister.

Complete for both left and right rails.

Rail

Flange

Remove the support or stand and lower the canister and rail assembly onto the front sill and rails of the truck bed.

Slide the entire canister and rail assembly forward against the cab end of the truck bed.

Close the tailgate and pull the rails only toward it leaving approximately 1/8” gap between the end of the rails and the tailgate.

Be sure to hold the canister in place to ensure it does not move from the front truck bed sill with the rails while adjusting the gap of the rails to the tailgate.

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STEP 5A: INSTALLING CLAMPS (for rails WITHOUT preinstalled

ADJUSTABLE CLAMP SHIM

ASSEMBLY x 2

Before shimming and installing the rail clamps make sure the canister is centered between the truck bed rails. Truck beds are tapered and require shims to keep the rails parallel and from

bowing out when the clamps are tightened.

Slide the front clamp rail grips (FIG 5A-3) on the left and right rails to about 6-12” inches from the canister. Use the long grip in front by the canister and short grip in back by the tailgate.

PLASTIC SHIM x 2

After the front clamp rail grip slide on the adjustable clamp shim assemblies (Fig 5A-1) and locate them against the front clamp grips about 6-12” from the canister.

Loosen the bolt on the clamp shim and slide the bracket up against the truck bed. Snug the bolt up so the shim is held tight in place. Measuring and fi nal adjustment steps will follow.

Slide rear clamp rail grips 6-12” from the tailgate on both the left and right rails.

At the rear clamp location add plastic shims to equalize the distance between the rails.

Measuring and fi nal adjustment steps will follow.

RAIL SPEED CLAMP

ASSEMBLY x 4

Assemble the pivot arms to the clamp rail grips and snug the bolts on the clamps so that the rails rest fi rmly against the truck bed. (FIG. 5A-2 and FIG. 5A-3) Close the tailgate and position the rails with a 1/16” gap from the tailgate.

Now measure the distance between the rails at the canister and at the tailgate as shown in

FIG.5B-1. This distance should be equal to or less then the BR dimension shown in FIG. 5B-2.

Another way to ensure proper fi t is to check the side to side play of the handle assembly at the canister and at the tailgate end of the rails. There should be, at the minimum, enough play to allow the cover to move freely with no drag and at a maximum 1/8 inch per side. More then

1/8inch per side may result in the cover opening unintentionally and in severe cases it may fall between the rail tracks and damage the cover. Use the Adjustable Clamp Shim at canister end and plastic shims at tailgate to obtain the proper rail location.

Once everything is square tighten the Rail clamps completely. DO NOT TIGHTEN OVER 120-

INCH POUNDS!

FIG. 5A-1 FIG. 5A-2

Plastic

Shims

Adjustable Clamp

Shim Bracket

Adjusting

Bolt

FIG. 5A-3

Outside of

Truck Bed

Pivot

Arm

Rail

Clamp

Rail Grip

Clamp Bolt

(tighten for proper fi t)

Inside of

Truck Bed

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5

6

STEP 5B: INSTALLING CLAMPS (for rails WITH preinstalled Rail

Brackets and Clamp Reliefs, as shown below)

Secure the rails to the truck bed by installing two clamp assemblies per rail. Slide the Clamp Grip onto the Rail at the

Clamp Relief and then slide it towards the Rail Bracket and Shim (Fig 5B-5 and 5B-6). Then assemble the rest of the clamp parts as shown below (Fig 5B-3 and 5B-4). Be sure to use the long grip at the canister end (Fig 5B-4) of the rails and the short grip at the tailgate end (Fig 5B-3).

Before tightening the rail clamps set the Rail End Caps about 1/16 inch from the tailgate. This space will allow for overstroke when closing the tailgate. Once everything is square tighten the Rail clamps completely but do NOT tighten over 120 inch-pounds!

Finally, check for proper spacing by measuring between the rails at the canister and the tailgate end of the rails (Fig

5B-1). The measurements should be equal to or less then those in Fig 5B-2. The Rail Brackets and Shims have been pre-installed to achieve the proper Between the Rail dimension (BR) when placed on an average factory truck bed.

However, not all truck beds are average dimensionally and some have optional plastic caps or over the rail spray-in liners.

PART BETWEEN

BR

Part number is on the serial number label in the upper left corner of the canister (looking from tailgate).

NUMBER

BL2003

BL2004

BL2032

BL2095

RAILS (BR)

59 15/16

59 15/16

59 11/16

59 11/16

FIG. 5B-1 FIG. 5B-2

BL2096 59 11/16

Another way to ensure proper fi t is to check the side to side play of the handle assembly at the canister and at the tailgate end of the rails. There should be, at the minimum, enough play to allow the cover to move freely with no drag and at a maximum 1/8 inch per side. More then 1/8inch per side may result in the cover opening unintentionally and in severe cases it may fall between the rail tracks and damage the cover. There are shims on the brackets that can be removed if the unit is too tight and shims in the hardware pack that can be added if too loose.

Rail

Rail

Rail

Clamp

Relief

Outside of

Truck Bed

Pivot

Arm

FIG. 5B-3

Tailgate

End

Clamp

Grip

FIG. 5B-5

Rail

Bracket

Clamp Bolt

(tighten for proper fi t)

Short Clamp

Rail Grip

FIG. 5B-4

Canister

End

FIG. 5B-6

LongClamp

Rail Grip

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STEP 6: LUBRICATING & PLACING THE SWEEP SEALS

Locate the sweep seals (rubber weather strips) on the rails.

Apply Pace Edwards’ UV Protectant (or 303 brand protectant) to a rag 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 smooth operation of the cover. Alcohol, petroleum based or silicon-based cleaners such as Armor-All ® should be avoided and ARE NOT recommended for our covers

FIG.6A

RAIL SWEEP SEAL

RIBBED BLANKET

WEAR STRIP

STEP 7: CONNECTING THE ELECTRONICS

HARDWARE USED: The electronics box has been pre-mounted to the inside of the canister.

OPEN

Connect the battery wire harness into the 2-wire plug at the end of the canister (also

connect the optional manual switch harness, if installed at this time)

CLOSE

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Attach the Red (positive) and Black (negative) wires to the battery or the truck manufacturers suggested connection points at this time.

2-BUTTON REMOTE

KEY FOB x 2

Unit is now ready to operate.

Press the Open button to open cover and press the Close button to shut the cover.

STEP 8: INSTALLING DRAIN TUBES

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.

Notch

Feature

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.

Foam Washer

Drain Fitting

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.

Drain Tube

FIG.8A

STEP 9: ATTACHING TOP COVER

HARDWARE USED:

Place the top cover on the canister opening and install the (2) Black Top Cover Screws into the attachment blocks mounted to the inside of the canister.

Hold the top cover tight against the cab side of the box while tightening.

BLACK TOP COVER

SCREW x 2

(The top cover can be adjusted slightly to align evenly with the ribbed blanket)

You have now completed the installation of your Bedlocker Electric hard tonneau cover. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at: (800) 338-3697 and ask for our technical service department.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7

8 please do not hesitate to call us at: (800) 338-3697 and ask for our technical service department.

If power is lost to the Bedlocker unit or the electric drive system fails to operate and you have to use the cover right away you can do the following to open or close the cover:

RELEASE HANDLE

1. You will need to gain access to the release handle located

RAIL on the driver side of the canister at the front of the truck bed.

Once you have access to it, Pull the handle out away from the canister and pull out the handle kickstand behind it.

2. Settle the kickstand into the notch on the handle to hold the handle in place.

3. Now you should be able to push or pull the paneled blanket manually open or closed.

RELEASE HANDLE

KICKSTAND

CANISTER

NOTE: The blanket will not lock unless you disengage the kickstand and lower the release handle. With the handle released the cover will move a short distance and the cover will then lock itself in place. (Cover may not lock tightly against tailgate)

This process will allow you to use the cover until power is restored. It is not meant for extended or permanent use.

HELPFUL MAINTENANCE HINTS

Drain Tube Fitting

After installation, if the cover is tight or hard to open and close, the shimming may need to be re-adjusted.

Retaining Tab

Periodically remove the Top Cover and clean out the canister.

Canister

Washer

Drain tubes may become clogged overtime and should be removed and cleaned.

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.

(FIG. H1 and FIG. 8A)

FIG. H1

Drain Tube

To help keep the Bedlocker retractable tonneau cover looking its best, we recommend washing it the same as caring for your truck fi nish. However due to the hammer texture, removal of wax can be diffi cult so you should not wax your cover.

RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE

Maintenance of the Release Handle Assembly requires lubrication of the coupler located inside the canister. This is done during factory assembly but may need to be done from time to time during the life of your cover.

A small lubrication hole is provided on the coupler that a fi ne tipped grease gun can inject a small amount of grease into. a high quality waterproof wheel bearing grease is recommended.

To get to the coupler you will need to remove the rail clamps and end caps at the end of the rails. Use the manual release handle and manually pull the blanket out the end of the rails until you have access to the coupler inside the canister. Grease the coupler, cycle and spin it to distribute lubricant then reverse the process to re-assemble the cover being sure to manually push the cover back into place in the caniser. (DO NOT USE THE MOTOR TO

RUN THE BLANKET INTO THE CANISTER OR YOU WILL DAMAGE THE RIB CAPS ON THE EDGES OF THE

BLANKET.)

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

your

Cover. We are confi dent that you will get many years of trouble free service from this accessory to your truck. Please take a moment to fi ll out the warranty registration form to activate warranty coverage of your truck bed cover.

PACE EDWARDS PRODUCT WARRANTY

PACE EDWARDS (hereinafter referred to as the MFG.) warrants each new Pace Edwards

Bedlocker®, JackRabbit®, Full-Metal-JackRabbit™, and Roll-Top-Cover® retractable truck bed cover to the original owner as follows:

FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE DATE THE UNIT IS DELIVERED

TO THE FIRST PURCHASER OR PLACED INTO SERVICE AS A DEMONSTRATOR

OR COMPANY UNIT:

• Delamination of the ArmorTek deck

• Separation of the Bedlocker/Full Metal deck panels

• Failure of the Continuous Tension Spring

• Failure of the Bedlocker drive system

• All lock assemblies

• All hardware and components

ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME:

• Rips, tears, or discoloration of the ArmorTek deck material

• Seals and gaskets

• Water intrusion from any source

• Dealer and/or purchaser installed parts and accessories

CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL VOID ALL WARRANTY.

These conditions include:

• Use for any purpose other than normal private use including rental and promotion

• Altering the retractable truck bed cover in any manner without written approval of the MFG

• Misuse, negligence or accident

• Installation of any part or accessory without written approval from the MFG

• Failure to register this warranty with the MFG within fourteen (14) days from date of delivery

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This warranty is subject to certain conditions and limitations including, but not limited to, the following:

• Any part of a Pace Edwards retractable truck bed cover that is found to be defective under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced using either new or reconditioned parts at the discretion of the MFG.

• In determining what constitutes a failure under the terms of this warranty the decision of the MFG shall be fi nal.

• This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to subsequent purchasers.

• The MFG does not accept any responsibility in connection with the installation of any of its products by its dealers or agents.

• The MFG does not undertake responsibility to any purchaser for warranty express or implied by any of its dealers, distributors or agents beyond that which is contained herein.

• Without regard to an alleged defect of its products the MFG under any circumstances does not assume responsibility for loss of time, inconvenience, revenue, or other consequential damage including, but not limited to, expenses for telephone, food, lodging, travel, loss or damage to the vehicle the products are installed on or loss or damage to personal property of the purchaser or user of the products.

• The MFG reserves the right to make changes in the design of, improvements to, or warranty of its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to provide the same for any products theretofore manufactured.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on or exclusions to warranties, therefore some of the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty affords you specifi c legal rights. You may have other legal rights that may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

CLAIM PROCEDURE

If a part fails, the purchaser should return to the selling dealer to determine if the failed part is covered under the terms of this warranty. If a Warranty Claim is necessary, the dealer will contact Pace Edwards to obtain A Return Goods Authorization. If it is impractical for the purchaser to return to the selling dealer, then the purchaser may contact the Pace Edwards

Technical Assistance Help Desk at 1-800-338-3697 to determine warranty eligibility. In either event, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain a Return Goods Authorization prior to returning the defective part to the MFG. The defective part, along with a copy of the original Bill of Sale and the Pace Edwards issued RGA #, must be returned PREPAID to Pace

Edwards Co. 2400 Commercial Blvd. Centralia, WA 98531. After determining the validity of the warranty claim, PACE EDWARDS will ship a replacement part prepaid to the customer. Labor costs to replace defective parts are the responsibility of the purchaser.

W A R R A N T Y R E G I S T R A T I O N

Please return this completed warranty registration within 14-days to:

Or go online and register your warranty at: www.paceedwards.com/warranty-care

Pace Edwards

Attn: Warranty Dept.

2400 Commercial Blvd.

Centralia, WA 98531

NAME:

ADDRESS:

MODEL #:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

SERIAL #:

PURCHASED FROM: PRICE PAID: