Harbor Freight Tools 67118 Installation manual

CERAMIC HEATER FAN
67118
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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CAUTION
Read Rules for Safe Operation and
Instructions Carefully.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re or electric 1.
shock, do not use this Heater
with any solid-state speed control
device.
This appliance has a polarized2.
plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug is
intended to t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
Do not leave Heater running while3.
unattended.
RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION
Never insert ngers, pencils, or any 1.
other object through Front or Rear
Blade Guards.
Disconnect Heater when moving it2.
from one location to another.
Be sure Heater is on a stable surface3.
when operating to avoid overturning.
DO NOT use Heater in window. Rain4.
may create electrical hazard.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Safety Symbols
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
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.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always be
following to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, and injury to persons,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this1.
heater.
This heater is hot when in use. To2.
avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. If provided, use
handles when moving this heater.
Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes, and curtain at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) from the front of the heater
and keep them away from the sides
and rear.
Extreme caution is necessary when3.
any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the heater
is left operating and unattended.
Do not place the heater near a bed4.
because objects such as pillows or
blankets can fall off the bed and be
ignited by the heater.
Always unplug the heater when not in5.
use.
Always plug heaters directly into a6.
wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with
an extension cord or re-locatable
power tap (outlet/power strip).
Do not operate heater with a7.
damaged cord or plug or after the
heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Discard heater or take to a qualied
technician for examination and/or
repair.
Do not run cord under carpeting.8.
Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings. Do
not route cord under furniture or
appliances. Arrange cord away from
trafc area and where it will not be
tripped over.
Check your heater cord and plug9.
connections.
Faulty wall outlet connections ora.
loose plugs can cause the outlet or
plug to overheat. Be sure the plug
ts tight in the outlet.
Heaters draw more current thanb.
small appliances, overheating of
the outlet may occur even if it has
not occurred with the use of other
appliances.
During use, check frequently toc.
determine if your plug outlet or
faceplate is HOT! If so, discontinue
use of the heater and have a
qualied electrician check and/or
replace the faulty outlet(s).
This heater is not intended for use in10.
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar
indoor locations. Never locate heater
where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.
Do not use outdoors.11.
To disconnect heater, rst turn 12.
controls to off, then remove plug from
outlet.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects13.
to enter any ventilation or exhaust
opening as this may cause an electric
shock or re, or damage to the
heater.
To prevent a possible re, do not 14.
block air intakes or air outlet in any

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manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,
like a bed, where openings may
become blocked.
A heater has hot and arcing or15.
sparking parts inside. Do not use it
in areas where gasoline, paint, or
ammable liquids are used or stored.
Use this heater only as described16.
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer
may cause re, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
It is normal for the plug to feel warm17.
to the touch. However a loose t
between the receptacle and plug
may cause overheating and distortion
of the plug. Contact a qualied
electrician to replace a loose or worn
outlet.
The output of this heater may vary18.
and its temperature may become
intense enough to burn exposed
skin. Use of this heater is not
recommended for persons with
reduced sensitivity to heat or an
inability to react to avoid burns.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out19.
of reach of children. Children in the
area of the Heater must be closely
supervised to insure that they do not
come in contact with the Heater.
Maintain labels and nameplates on20.
the Heater. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
WARNING: Handling cord on this21.
product will expose you to 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.)
CAUTION: TO PREVENT22.
ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
The warnings, precautions, and23.
instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all
conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by
operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be
supplied by operator.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz
Heat Range LO: 1000W / HI: 1500W
Settings
Off
Adjustable Heat levels: Low/High
Heat: Min/Max
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon
as possible.
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.
OPERATION
Read the ENTIRE RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION section at
the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding
parts listed, refer to Assembly
Diagram at back of manual.
Figure 1
Power
Switch
(6)
Thermostat
(5)
Power Light (3)
Make sure the Power Switch (6) is1.
turned to Off.
Place Heater/Fan on a sturdy, dry2.
surface, away from any combustible
materials.
Plug into a 120V electrical outlet.3.
Turn the Power Switch to the LO4.
(low) or HI (high) setting.
Adjust the Thermostat (5) to the5.
desired setting between MIN
(minimum) and MAX (maximum).
The Power Light (3) turns on when6.
the Power Switch is set to LO or HI.
When nished using the Heater/Fan, 7.
turn the Power Switch to Off and
unplug the unit.
Safety Feature: This unit is equipped
with a thermal overload protection
feature which shuts off the unit if
the temperature rises above the
highest setting. If the unit suddenly
turns off, turn the Power Switch off,
unplug the unit, wait for it to cool
completely. Once the Heater has

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cooled completely, to continue use,
remove any objects that may be on or
adjacent to the heater, plug the unit
in, then turn on the Power Switch.
WARNING: Wait for the unit to cool down
completely before storing. Storing
or moving this heater while hot or
plugged in could result in re or
severe burns.
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
Before appliance inspection
or maintenance, make sure
the appliance’s power switch
is turned off, the cord is
unplugged, and the unit has
cooled completely.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM APPLIANCE
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged
appliances. If abnormal
noise, smoke or vibration is
detected, have the problem
corrected before further use.
All maintenance and service
should be performed by a
qualied technician.
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect
condition of the Heater/Fan. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. occasionally use
compressed air to blow dust out of
vents. Wipe external surfaces with
clean cloth.
WARNING! If the supply cord of this
Heater/Fan is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualied service
technician.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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.
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Part Description Qty
1 Rubber Feet 4
2 Grill 1
3 Power Light 1
4 Front Enclosure 1
5 Thermostat 1
6 Power Switch 1
7 Thermostat Unit 1
8 Power Switch Unit 1
9 Brace 1
10 Brace 1
Part Description Qty
11 Front Bracket 1
12 PTC Heating Assembly 1
13 Rear Bracket 1
14 Fan Blade 1
15 Fan Motor 1
16 Strain Relief 1
17 Rear Enclosure 1
18 Power Supply Cord and Plug 1
19 Wiring 5
20 Connector 5
1
6
11
17
2
712
18
3
813
19
4
914
20
5
10 15 16

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Record Product’s 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.