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MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION FOR CRAMARO SLIDE 'N GO TARP SYSTEM Your Cramaro Slide 'N Go tarp system has been designed to provide you with years of reliable service as long as it is properly used and maintained. Improper usage or lack of maintenance can severely impair its operation and will cause premature wear of the tarp. It is important that you follow all maintenance and operating instructions. They are for your benefit. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 2 - 4 weeks the following procedures should be performed Check tension of cables Clean and lubricate cables Inspect the tarp for any tears, cuts or worn areas Check condition of cables (frayed wire, cuts, rust) Inspect hardware to be sure fasteners haven't become loose Check length of tarp Check security of cable clamps Check alignment of rear bow Check tension of V belt or chain Auto clips installed on all vinyl systems Every 6 months remove the cable clamps and inspect that area of the cable for corrosion or broken wires. If neccessary, replace the cable. Every 12 months replace the cable and replace any corroded or damaged fasteners. ** IMPORTANT NOTE ** The cables will stretch considerably for the first few weeks after initial installation, it is extremely important that they be kept tight at all times. CABLE TENSION The cable is adjusted by first loosening the main nut on the rear
pulley using a 1 1/8" wrench and then tightening
the cable by using a 3/4" wrench on the rear spanner nut. Be sure to
retighten the pully nut. Do not over tighten the cable as this will cause
the front shaft to bend or break which can cause the cable to derail.
CABLE LUBRICATION To clean and lubricate the cable run a clean rag covered in light oil or WD40
over the entire calbe on both sides of the system. In addition, spray WD40 or
similar product into the slots on the bow ends. Do not use heavy oil as this
will cause dirt to stick to the cables and pulleys. ADJUSTMENT OF THE V BELT OR CHAIN If the rubber belt slips or if the chain loosens whil operating the system,
an adjustment will be necessary. Simply loosen the three bolts on the handle
bracket and slide the handle downward until desired tension is achieved.
Retighten the bolts ADJUSTING THE TARP LENGTH The Tarp should be stretched tight when in the covered position. If the tarp
is loose or if the last bow touches the rear cable pulley, the tarp must be
shortened or premature wear will result. To shorten the tarp, undo the bolts on
the front pipe, and rotate the front pipe until desired length is achieved.
Retighten bolts. Do not shorten more thatn 12" from the original length. BOW ALIGNMENT To check for proper bow alignment, crank the system all the way to the front
of the vehicle. The ends of all the bows should be touching each other and
should be tight against the front pipe. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the
cable on the opposite side form the one which is out of alignment. Crank the
handle forward until all the bows are touching then retighten the cable.
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