Operating procedure – Rugged Ridge PowerTop Kit, 07-14 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JK), Black User Manual

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Your Rugged Ridge® Power Top features hydraulic actuation controlled

by a power switch near the Driver which is interlocked to allow operation

only if brake pedal is depressed. To reduce risk of serious injury:

• Visually confirm area around folding sections of Power Top are clear

from obstructions, all passengers are aware of tops path of travel and

can keep themselves (fingers, feet, hair, etc.) completely clear of hinge

points and mechanism. Remove or

supervise any infants or children in rear seat during operation of Power

Top.

• Do not attempt to operate Power Top when vehicle moving. Never drive

with Power Top partially extended or retracted. Do not use without

mechanism guards and Repair any damage to Power Top before further

use.

• Rugged Ridge® recommends that your top should be

up/closed while off-roading to prevent any damage to

your Power Top.

While in park, hold down your brake then press the

left

side of the switch to open the top. Press the right side

of the switch to close the top.

When opening the Power Top, release the two latches

located on the header.

When closing the Power Top, secure the two latches

located on the header to the window frame strikers.

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Operating Procedure

Read carefully before use of the Power Top

OPERATIONAL CHECK LIST

Top can be raised or lowered with ignition ON or OFF. The

ignition ON reduces strain on battery.

Power Top fabric is inherently stiffer in cold weather.

The Power Top should be operated when the outside

temperature is 50°F or above. To prevent possible

damage, do not lower top when outside temperature

drops below 50° F. Latching and closing the top may

be difficult when the temperature varies. Cycle the top

a couple of times so the canvas can adjust.

If

required, push the header into place then latch it.
Vehicle must not be in motion while Power Top is

in operation.
The Power Top is clear of any overhead obstructions

or anything that will interfere with the raising and/or

lowering of the canvas.
The vehicle is in park before raising and lowering of

the top.

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emergency brake is on and the transmission is in

neutral.
The vehicle is on level ground.
The canvas rear window is NOT rolled up.
Do not operate Power Top in severe weather e.g.

high winds, lightning, etc.
Do not operate Power Top while turn signals or

hazard lights are in use.

Loaded cargo area does not exceed 2’x4’.

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