Harbor Freight COVER PRO Portable Shed Manual

Harbor Freight COVER PRO Portable Shed Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions

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WARNING:
Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
	This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
	Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Assembly Precautions

Do not assemble in windy conditions.
Assemble and install only on flat, level, hard surface.
Assemble and anchor only according to these instructions. Improper assembly or inadequate anchoring can create hazards.
Check for utility lines, tree branches and other structures before assembling.
Verify that installation surface has no hidden utility lines before anchoring.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves and hard hat during assembly and service.
Keep assembly area clean and well lit.
Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.
Do not assemble when tired or when under the influence of drugs or medication.
Product capabilities apply to properly and completely assembled product only.

Use Precautions

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD Using an engine inside Shed CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use an engine inside Shed, EVEN IF cover is open. Only use an engine OUTSIDE and far away from Shed.
DO NOT USE IN HIGH WIND. Remove cover if harsh weather or heavy rain threatens.
For temporary use only.
Do not use for long-term shelter.
Do not use as tent. Does not meet tent flammability standards. Do not use grill, heater, or ignition sources inside or near cover.
Do not allow snow, rainwater or debris to accumulate or pool on cover.
Do not hang objects from any part of the Shed.
This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.
Use as intended only.
Inspect regularly, tighten all loose hardware and loose ropes, and secure all loosened anchors. If any parts are damaged, bent, or stretched, they must be replaced. Hardware may loosen during normal operation stresses.
Loose hardware or damaged/altered parts will compromise the structural integrity of this product.
Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Symbology

WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles with side shields.

Read the manual before assembly and/or use.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Head Injury. Wear hard hat during assembly and service.

WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hand Injury. Wear heavy-duty work gloves during assembly and service.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Respiratory Injury. Operate engine OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.

Assembly Instructions

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

WARNING:
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Do not leave this product partially assembled. Assemble this product completely at one time.

Note: At least 3 workers are required for assembly. Before starting assembly, review the instructions and make sure there is enough time and the proper tools available to properly assemble.

Finger tighten all connections until assembly is done. Assemble on a flat, level surface.

Assemble Roof

Note: Unless where otherwise noted, this product’s assembly is done using slip fit construction. Make sure all parts seat completely and securely. A rubber mallet (sold separately) can be used to gently tap parts in place to ensure a tight fit.

Lay out Roof parts.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to material, make sure all hardware is installed with Bolts facing cover and Nuts facing inside, away from cover.
Connect Top Rails (4) to 4-Way Center
Connector (11), then connect 3-Way Rail
Connectors (10) to the free end of each rail.
Connect two Rafters (5) to each Connector, secure Rafters with longer Bolts M6x50 (15) and Nuts (16).
Connect together:
1. 3-Way Corner Connector B (8)
2. Top Rail (4)
3. 4-Way Center Connector (9)
4. Top Rail (4)
5. 3-Way Corner Connector A (7).
Attach assembly to the three Top Rails (5) on one side.
Repeat on other side.

Assemble and Attach Legs

Assemble four Corner Legs by attaching four Corner Feet (3) to four Legs (1).
Assemble two Center Legs by attaching two Center Feet (2) to two Legs (1).
Attach Corner Legs to 3-Way Corner Connectors. Attach Center Legs to 4-Way Center Connectors
Connect four Bottom Rails (6) between Center and Corner Legs:
1. For Center Legs: Place one Center Clamp (12) on the front and one on the back of the connection. Secure with two sets of shorter Bolts M6x40 (17), Washers (18) and Nuts (16).
2. For Corner Legs: Place one Corner Clamp (13) on the front and one on the back of the connection. Secure with one set of shorter Bolts M6x40 (17), Washers (18) and Nuts (16).

Square up the Frame

WARNING:
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Contact local utility companies to ensure that the installation area is free of pipes, cables, and other hazards BEFORE choosing installation area or installing anchors.

Position the frame in the desired location, making sure it is level and flat.
Measure between diagonal corners. These measurements must be within 1″ of each other.
Measure across front and back. These measurements must be 10′ each.
If any measurements do not match, adjust the frame and measure again until measurements match.

Anchor the Frame

WARNING! Anchor only according to these instructions. Improper assembly or inadequate anchoring can create hazards.

CAUTION! To prevent tripping hazard, position Anchors toward the interior of the frame, close to the Corner Feet.

Use a metal bar (sold separately) to thread the Anchor (14) into the ground, until the loop at the top of the Anchor extends just above the ground.
Note: When anchoring to concrete, use Concrete Anchors (not included).
Insert a Wire Rope (23) through the Anchor and Corner Foot.
Tighten the Wire Rope and secure it using a Wire Rope Clamp (24). Tighten the nuts on the Clamp evenly
Repeat on the other corners.
Note: Center Feet may be anchored to increase stability

Attach Front and Back Covers

Position Front Cover (20) so that zipper pulls are facing toward the outside. Make sure zippers are closed.
From inside, remove Center Top Rail, then line up top opening on cover with 3-Way Connector. Wrap Cover over tubes so that Strap is under Connector.
Replace Center Top Rail.
Repeat with other two Top Rails.
Thread Strap through Ratchet Tie Down’s (22)spindle. Repeat on other side.
Hook Ratchet Tie Downs into Corner Feet. Raise and lower the handles to tighten straps, alternating between left and right Feet, until straps are snug.

Attach Roof

Stretch Top Cover (19) over the frame, making sure it is centered.
Thread Straps through Ratchet Tie Down’s spindles.
Hook Ratchet Tie Downs into Corner Feet. Raise and lower the handles to tighten straps slightly, leaving slack in the Top Cover.
Unzip and roll up Front Cover, securing Cover with hook and eye straps.
From the inside, on one side of the Shed, remove Clamps from Bottom Rails.
Remove Bottom Rails, insert Bottom Rails into pockets, then reattach Clamps to Bottom Rails.
Repeat on other side of Shed.
Raise and lower the Ratchet Tie Down’s handles, alternating between each corner, until straps are snug.
Tighten all connections throughout the shed before use.
Do not overtighten.

Maintenance

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

WARNNG:
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM PRODUCT FAILURE:
Do not use damaged products. If damage is noted, have the problem corrected before further use.

Inspection

MONTHLY, inspect the general condition of the Portable Shed. Check for:

loose ratchet tie downs, anchors, tube connections, and rail clamps (tighten as needed),
torn or frayed covers, ropes, or wire ropes,
cracked, bent, or broken parts, and
any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

Cleaning

Immediately remove any accumulated debris from the cover with a broom, mop, or other soft-sided instrument from the outside. DO NOT use sharp instruments.
PERIODICALLY, clean cover with mild soap and water. DO NOT use bleach or harsh abrasive products.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST IN THIS MANUAL 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.