Harbor Freight Tools 6052 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,

inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Only use with 15 amp

rated accessory

power outlet.

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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Important Safety Information

Mounting Precautions

1. Mount the Heater so that it
is out of direct sunlight.

2. Do not mount the Heater on upholstered
seats or flammable surfaces.

3. Verify that installation surface has no
hidden wires or other components
before drilling or driving screws.

4. Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles during mounting.

Use Precautions

1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.

2. Do not leave heater plugged

in while starting vehicle or
while vehicle’s engine is off.
Low voltage during these
circumstances will increase heat in
the wiring and may blow the fusible
link in the receptacle or another fuse.

3. Check vehicle manual to ensure
the 12V accessory outlet is
rated at 15 amps or greater.
Do not use a socket extension or
pigtail to operate this Heater.

4. Risk of Burns! Keep children and pets
away from this unit while it is hot. Do not
place hands or feet near the vent.

5. Replace the fuse only with another
15 amp fuse of the same type.

6. Only use this Heater for up
to 20 minutes at a time.

7. Keep this product dry.

5. Do not mount or use when tired
or when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.

6. Set up the Heater in a level location
that allows at least 2 inches of
air space around the sides of
the unit. Make sure nothing comes
in contact with the Heater.

8. Do not operate other 12VDC appliances
at the same time as the Heater.

9. Do not leave the Heater unattended
when it is plugged in. Unplug the
Heater before leaving the vehicle.

10. Use as intended only.

11. Inspect before every use; do not
use if parts are loose or damaged.
Do not use the Heater if either
Switch does not turn it on or off.

12. WARNING: The cord of this product
contains lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

13. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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Mounting Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.

The Heater’s base can be mounted to the vehicle using Mounting Screws (22)
or can be mounted using the Adhesive Strip (21) as desired.

Mounting with Screws

1. Make certain that the Power Cord is
long enough to reach the 12V accessory
outlet from the mounting location.

2. Use the Mounting Base (6) as a guide to
mark two holes in the mounting location.

WARNING! TO PREVENT FIRE:
Verify that installation surface has no
hidden wires or other components
before drilling or driving screws.

Mounting with Adhesive Strip

1. Make certain that the Power Cord is
long enough to reach the 12V accessory
outlet from the mounting location.

2. Wipe the Base (6) with alcohol
for a grease-free surface.
Allow the alcohol to evaporate.

3. Peel off one face of the
Adhesive Strip (21). Place the strip on
the face of the Base (6) and press down
and hold for one minute to adhere.

3. Drill pilot holes in the desired surface
slightly smaller in diameter than the
shaft of the Mounting Screws (22).

4. Align the holes in the Mounting Base (6)
with the drilled holes.

5. Mount the Mounting Base (6)
using Mounting Screws (22).

7. Prepare the mounting surface
on the car following the same
procedure as indicated in the
above mentioned paragraph.

8. Peel the strip backing carefully
and position the Base (6) on the
surface and press into place. Leave
in place for an hour before use.

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Specifications

Power Source 12VDC, 13A
Mounting Holes (2) 5/32″ Diameter
Includes 12V Accessory Outlet Adapter

with green power LED indicator

Power Cord 87″ L with 15A in-line blade fuse

Controls

Power Switch (11)

(on back)

LED

Switch (16)

Only use with 15A rated
accessory power outlet.

Check vehicle manual.

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Operation Instructions

NOTICE: To prevent blowing a fusible
link on the receptacle, only use with
12V accessory power outlet.

1. Place the Power Switch (11) and
the LED Switch (16) in their O (off)
positions. Plug into a 15A rated 12V
accessory power outlet ONLY.

Note: This heater can burn
out lighter sockets.

2. Mount on dashboard, or hold over
windshield for spot defrosting. Use
for up to 20 minutes, and then
shut off for at least 5 minutes.

3. The Heater can be removed from
the Mounting Base (6). By holding
the Handle (4/5) the Heater can
be moved around as needed.

4. The LED Switch (16) turns
the lights on/off.

5. To select either the fan only or the

WARNING! Do not operate longer
than 20 minutes at one time, allow
heater to cool completely after use.

6. Unplug the Heater before

If heater suddenly stops operating:

WARNING! TO PREVENT FIRE:
Replace fuse only with fuse
of same type and rating.

1. Pull the Fuse (12) out of the
Fuse Holder (18).
If the wire inside the Fuse is broken
the Fuse needs to be replaced,
otherwise insert the Fuse back into the
Holder and proceed to the next step.

2. If the heater’s Fuse was not blown,

Note: Check vehicle’s service manual for
instructions on repairing the receptacle.
Likely failure points are the fusible link on
the receptacle itself or the vehicle’s fuse.

heater and fan, press the Power
Switch (11) to the setting as marked.
Toggle the Power Switch to the center
position to turn off these functions.

leaving the vehicle.

connect another 12VDC device to the
12V accessory outlet to check it.

a. If the receptacle works,

have the heater serviced by
a qualified technician.

b. If the receptacle does not work,

DO NOT USE THIS HEATER WITH
THAT RECEPTACLE.
That receptacle is evidently not
rated to 15A, as this Heater requires.

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Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn both switches to their “off” position, unplug the Heater
from its outlet, and allow it to cool completely before performing
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HEATER FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect
the general condition of the
Heater. Check for:

• loose hardware,

• misalignment or binding
of moving parts,

• cracked or broken parts,

• damaged electrical wiring, and

• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.

2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the Heater with clean cloth.
Do not use flammable liquids or
harsh detergents to clean the Heater.

Do not submerge in fluid.

3. Store the Heater in a dry location
out of direct sunlight. Keep the
Heater out of the reach of children.

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Parts List and Diagram

21 22 12 186 2 15 19 14 13 7 93

Part Description Qty.

1 Upper Housing 1
2 Lower Housing 1
3 PTC Holder 1
4 Upper Handle 1
5 Lower Handle 1
6 Mounting Base 1
7 LED Reflector 1
8 Handle Swivel Clip 1

9 Air Vent Window 1
10 Fan Assembly 1
11 Power Switch 1

17 11 5 8 20 4 10 1 16

Part Description Qty.

12 Fuse 15A 1
13 Red LED 1
14 White LED 1
15 PCB 1
16 LED Switch 1
17 12V Accessory

Outlet Adapter
18 Fuse Holder 1
19 PTC 1
20 Key Ring 1
21 Adhesive Strip (2 sided) 1
22 Mounting Screw 2

1

Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number,

record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown
for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE
BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE
MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS
REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS,
AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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