Harbor Freight Tools 6052 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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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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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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