Tuffy Security 073 User Manual

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WARNING! Make sure that there is nothing under the vehicle that will be damaged by the drill
bit when drilling. IN MOST VEHICLES THERE IS A GAS TANK UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF
THE VEHICLE. THE GAS TANK MAY HAVE TO BE LOWERED TO INSTALL THE MOUNTING
BOLTS. PLEASE CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
LOWERING THE GAS TANK.

3. Remove the cage and Rear Mounting bracket. If applicable, cut the carpet at the (2) marked spots. Using a 3/8” drill

bit, drill out the (2) marked spots on the floor.

4. It is recommended to use silicone sealant in any holes drilled in the vehicle to prevent rusting.

5. There are two different lengths of bolts to choose from for fastening down the Rear Bracket. If the cage is being

mounted on a Tuffy drawer use the (2) 5/16 x ¾” bolts, (4) 5/16” washers and (2) 5/16” nylock nuts. For all other
applications fasten the Rear Mounting Bracket using (2) 5/16 x 1 ¼ bolts, (4) 5/16” washers, and (2) 5/16” nylock nuts.
(HOLES 3 AND 4 IN FIGURE 2)

6. Place the Cage in the vehicle by sliding it into the Rear Mounting Bracket.

7. Open the lid (The lid will be pushed open by the (2) gas springs, make sure the opening lid will not damage

the vehicle. Keep clear of the lid while it is opening to avoid injury)

8. Place the Front Mounting bracket under the cage by guiding the (2) studs on the mounting bracket into the

corresponding holes in the bottom of the cage. (SEE FIGURE 2)

9. Make sure the cage is positioned in its desired location. Using a marker or pencil, mark the spot on the floor matching up with the

(2) mounting holes in the Front Mounting Bracket. (HOLES 1 AND 2 IN FIGURE 2)

10. Remove the cage and Front Mounting bracket. If applicable, cut the carpet at the (2) marked spots. Using a 3/8” drill

bit, drill out the (2) marked spots on the floor.

11. Remove the cage and fasten the Front Mounting Bracket through the (2) holes previously drilled using the (2) T-

Latches, (2) 5/16 x 1 ¼” bolts, (4) 5/16” Nylon Washers, (2) 5/16” Washers, and (2) 5/16 Nylock Nuts. (HOLES 1
AND 2 IN FIGURE 2)

12. Slide the cage into the Rear Mounting Bracket and over the Front Mounting bracket. Turn the T-Latches to secure the

cage down.

13. The T-Latches should hold the cage down tight, if they are loose, remove one of the 5/16 nylon washers from each T-

Latch fastener assembly and tighten until a snug fit is accomplished.

14. The 10-32 nuts should be tightened on the studs in the Front Mounting Bracket to keep the T-Latches from opening

while driving.

15. Check the latching operation. If the lid is not clearing the body or is misaligned slightly loosen the nuts fastening the

hinge to the body and adjust as required. Refasten the nuts when complete