Extang Encore Torno General Installation - Manual (Page 5)

Extang Corporation, 5400 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, 734 677-0444, Fax: 734 677-8409 Visit us at: extang.com
IMPORTANT!
EnCore Tonneau Cover — Safe Operation and Use
Do NOT tow your vehicle from the
rear with this cover on your truck.
Remove any snow or foreign
matter before folding cover.
Tonneau Cover Positions While Operating Vehicle
Prior to vehicle operation, tonneau cover MUST be properly secured.
CLOSED POSITION
• Front panel must be closed and FULLY LATCHED to tonneau side rail. Center and rear
panel must be flat and rear latches engaged.
• Verify front panel is securely attached on both sides of truck before operating vehicle.
OPEN POSITION
• Tonneau must be folded to cab position and secure with BOTH buckles.
Cab Panel Operation
To access the storage at the front of your truck bed:
• Turn the locking knob on the driverʼs side of the truck clockwise 1/4 turn (90 degrees) with one
hand and lift using the lift assist handle with your other hand.
• Always make sure that your key is removed and the lock cylinder cover is closed when folding the
cover.
• Lay the front panel carefully back on the other panels of the tonneau cover to prevent denting the
tail panel.
• To lock/unlock the front panel lock, lift the lock cover, insert the key and rotate 1/4 turn.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE WITH THE FRONT PANEL OPEN!
Tail Panel Operation
To raise the tailgate panel:
• Open the tailgate and reach under the panel for the cable at the middle of the panel housing.
• Pull down on either cable to release both rear latches with one hand while lifting the panel with the
other hand.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE WITH THE TAIL PANEL IN THE PARTIALLY OPEN
POSITION! Tonneau must be folded to cab position and secured with BOTH buckles.
Additional Important Operating Tips
Tonneau cover MUST be free of foreign material including snow and ice before opening panels.
Do NOT tow your vehicle from the rear with the tonneau on your truck.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE CAUTIONS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
AT ALL TIMES
• Tether hooks must be attached to side rails at all times.
• Do not operate vehicle with objects on top of cover.