s9020/trn-ag-der stainless steel turnbuckles

IMPORTANT OWNER-OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
S9020/TRN-AG-DER
STAINLESS STEEL TURNBUCKLES
WITH POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL
LEVERACTION FASTGUN DERRINGER O/S
APPLICATION:
ALL
BED AND BUMPER MOUNTED TIEDOWNS
PLEASE GIVE THIS BOOKLET TO YOUR CUSTOMER
AS IT CONTAINS CRITICAL OPERATOR INFORMATION
REV HHB 6/26/06
TECH SUPPORT (800) 246-8132
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S9020 INVENTORY LIST
2 - LONG SPRINGLOADED FRONT TURNBUCKLES
2 - SHORT CUSHIONED REAR TURNBUCKLES
2 - 21” THREADED RODS
2 - 9 1/2” THEADED RODS
4 - DERRINGERS
2 - O-RINGS
4 - 1/2” SQUARE THREADED NUTS
4 - 1/4” PINS
8 - 1/2” HEX NUTS
ASSEMBLY
1. Insert the 9 1/2” threaded rods into the front turnbuckles and the 21” threaded rod into the rear
turnbuckles (note: the front and rear turnbuckles are labeled) now install the jam hex nuts onto the
threaded rods (two for each turnbuckle).
2. Using wrenches, tighten the turnbuckle jam nut firmly against the turnbuckle body to prevent the
threaded rod from spinning during installation.
3. Push the threaded rod up into the Derringer. Install the supplied square threaded nut. Use the
Derringer handle assembly to hold the square threaded nut from spinning. Put a wrench on the turnbuckle nut while rotating the Derringer. This will tighten the square threaded nut onto the threaded
rod. Screw the threaded rod into the square nut until the threaded rod is flush with the end of the
square nut.
4. Tighten the Derringer jam nut against the Derringer.
5. Install the o-rings onto the NON-THREADED hooks of the SPRINGLOADED TURNBUCKLES ONLY! Photo C (Usually you will have 2 long turnbuckles and 2 short turnbuckles with a bed
mounted tiedown system. The longer turnbuckle bodies will contain springs while the shorter turnbuckle bodies do not.) DO NOT USE the o-ring adjusting sight on the shorter non-springloaded
turnbuckles (see step 7 in installation).
6. Install the Anchor Guard lever action Derringer turnbuckles and mark their respective locations
(DF-Drivers Front DR-Drivers Rear, etc.) to simplify future use.
INSTALLATION
1. Hang the turnbuckle from the camper anchor point by the Derringer hook (as seen in photo F).
2. With the lever in the closed position, the threaded hook should be positioned and adjusted until
the lower hook is approximately 1/2” above the tiedown.
3. Remove the turnbuckle and insert the lower hook into the hole on either the camper or the
tiedown.**In some applications, you may find that the threaded rod is not long enough or
the hook does not easily insert into the hole on either the camper or the tiedown. You
can use quick links or clevises (available at your local hardware store) in order to bypass
any difficulty**
4. Open lever/breach assembly and insert the top Derringer hook into the camper anchor point.
5. **FOR SPRINGLOADED TURNBUCKLES ONLY** To check for correct spring tension, pull
the lever handle down until you begin to feel spring tension when the hole for the locking pin is
about 1/2 blocked (as seen in photo E).
6. The o-ring is only used as a guage to set your spring tension. Adjust the o-ring against the turnbuckle barrel before locking the lever down. Locking the lever down should result in the o-ring being
spaced approximately 1/4” below the body of the turnbuckle.
7. All non-springloaded turnbuckles WILL NOT use the o-ring adjusting sight. When adjusting the
tension on the non-springloaded turnbuckles, adjust for approximately one quarter less lever tension
than you applied to the springloaded turnbuckle.
8. We have supplied small strips of grip tape to aid in adjusting your turnbuckles. Apply the grip tape
in a comfortable location.
IMPORTANT!! DUE TO THE LEVER ACTION DESIGN, THE DERRINGER
MAKES IT EASIER TO OVERTIGHTEN YOUR TURNBUCKLES THAN IT IS
WITH CONVENTIONAL TURNBUCKLES. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN, AS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR!!
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ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAMS
PHOTO C
PHOTO D
DERRINGER JAM NUT
TURNBUCKLE JAM
NUT
REAR NONSPRING LOADED
TURNBUCKLE
QUICK SIGHT O-RING
FRONT SPRING LOADED
TURNBUCKLE
THREADED ROD
SWIVEL HOOK
FASTGUN TRIGGER LOCKS ARE AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION TO DETER
THEFT. THEY ARE SOLD IN SETS OF 2 AND 4, AND ARE KEYED ALIKE.
ASK YOUR DEALER FOR MORE DETAILS.
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ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAMS
PHOTO E
PIN HOLE
1/2 BLOCKED
PHOTO G (TORKLIFT APPLICATION)
PHOTO F
(TORKLIFT APPLICATION)
PHOTO H (BED MOUNTED APPLICATION)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF
POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS
Torklift utilizes quality grade 304 stainless steel in this product.
304 stainless steel is well known for its anti-corrosive properties. However, in some environments such as coastal regions
or when coming in contact with some road chemicals, corrosion
may occur.
We recommend occasional polishing of our product to maintain
its attractive finish. Use an approved stainless steel cleaning
product which can be purchased from any automotive supplier.
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RECOMMENDED TRUCK CAMPER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
When securing any heavy load (especially a camper) in
your truck bed, your front tiedown points should pull
the load forward as much as possible. Some camper
anchor points may differ with different manufacturers,
as well as the camper jack mounting locations. Your
TorkLift tiedown inserts have offset triangular brackets
to increase the angle of pull. These are designed to
be used in the front facing forward, and the rear facing rearward but can be used in either front or rear.
These recommendations are to be considered and followed as a basic rule of thumb. Obviously there will
be some applications where this may not be possible.
At a minimum, if opposite pull of both front and rear
tiedowns cannot be achieved for whatever reason, you
should have at least a forward pull at the front or rear
location.
If your camper does not come with rubber bumpers on
the front lower portion of the camper, installing rubber
bumpers (TorkLift has Rubber Bumpers available P/N
A7001) or using a block of wood such as a 2 x 4 in the
bed will prevent the camper from damaging the front
bulkhead of the truck bed.
It is normal to have some shifting or movement of the
camper - especially during off road use. Remember DO NOT install your camper directly on top of a plastic
bedliner, as this may allow the camper to shift during
transit. Always use a rubber bedmat to minimize any
movement.
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