Harbor Freight Tools BIG TOP 92942 Installation manual

20 FT. 8-1/2” X 20 FT. 6”
TWO CAR CANOPY
92942
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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artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written
consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described
herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
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Revised Manual 09k

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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
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.
General Safety Rules
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and wella.
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
Keep children and bystandersb.
away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Personal safety2.
Stay alert, watch what you area.
doing and use common sense
when assembling Canopy. Do
not assemble while you are tired
or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention may result in serious
personal injury.
Use personal protectiveb.
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal
injuries.

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Do not overreach. Keep properc.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
assembly tools in unexpected
situations.
Dress properly. Do not weard.
loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can
be caught in moving parts during
assembly.
Specic Safety Warnings
Do not attempt to assemble1.
Canopy when high wind conditions
exist as personal injury and/or
damage to the Canopy may result.
Verify that Canopy is assembled2.
and rmly secured (using T-stakes
provided) on a at, level surface to
avoid accidents.
Do not allow snow to accumulate3.
on the Canopy; the Canopy could
collapse.
CAUTION!4. Heavy, wet snow or
extreme windy conditions could
damage the Car Canopy. It is
recommended that the Tarp be
removed under these conditions to
prevent damage to the Car Canopy.
Maintain Canopy with care. Keep the5.
Canopy clean, dry and free of oil,
grease, liquids and other debris.
Maintain labels and nameplates on6.
Canopy. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Do not use Canopy for any purpose7.
other than for what it was intended.
Do not use Canopy as a source of
long-term shelter.
The warnings, precautions, and8.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Base
Dimensions 20’ 8-1/2” L x 20’ 6” W
Center Height 10’
Side Height 69-1/4”
Frame Width 18’ 1”
Pole Tubing
Diameter 1-1/4”
Connector
Diameter 1-1/2”
Tarp 14 x 14 mesh, 1000 denier nylon
thread
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.
CAUTION! Be alert to possible
wind damage; prolonged exposure to
wind can cause fasteners and hardware
to loosen as the frame exes. The
Car Canopy’s frame strength will be
compromised if fasteners and hardware
are not tight. Periodically check and make
sure all fasteners and hardware are tight.
Tubes, stakes, tie downs and rope should
also be periodically checked to make sure
the unit is always structurally rigid.

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS AND
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.
ALL PARTS BELOW REFER TO
THE PARTS LIST SHOWN ON
PAGE 6.
WARNING! To ensure safe
assembly, at least two people
should assemble Car Canopy.
Connect the assorted Tubes and1.
Swagged Tubes (parts #2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7), 3-Way End Pieces (part #8),
and 4-Way Center Pieces (part #9)
together as shown in Figure A, below.
The eight Turnbuckles (part #11)2.
are used to strengthen the frame
assembly. Attach the Turnbuckles to
the frame assembly and tighten, using
a pair of pliers. See Figure B, next
page.
WARNING!3. Do not overtighten the
Turnbuckles, as bending to the frame
assembly will occur.
Drape the Tarp over the assembled4.
frame and secure the corners of the
Tarp onto the frame, by inserting the
Tarp Ties (part #10) through the metal
eyelets of the Tarp and around the
Figure A

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framing Tubes as shown in Figures C
and D, bottom.
Once the corners are fastened, attach5.
the remaining Tarp Ties through the
rest of the metal eyelets and onto the
framing Tubes.
Lift one side of the roof and insert6.
three Vertical Tubes (part #1) into the
3-Way End Pieces and 4-Way Center
Piece. When complete, do the same
to the other side. See Figure C,
below.
Insert a Nylon Base (part #12, not7.
shown) onto the bottom of each
Vertical Tube.
Secure the Nylon Bases to the8.
ground, using the T-Stakes (part #13,
not shown.)
Figure D
Figure B
Figure C
Tarp Ties (10)
CAUTION: The Car
Canopy must be rmly
secured on a at, level
and solid surface.
Turnbuckles (11)

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USER-MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION: Do not use
damaged equipment. If the
Canopy or one of its
assembly parts is damaged,
have the problem corrected
before further use.
Cleaning and Maintenance
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect
the general condition of the
Canopy. Check for loose hardware,
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, tears in the tarp, and any other
condition that may affect its safe
operation. DO NOT USE DAMAGED
EQUIPMENT.
Keep Canopy free of oil, grease,2.
liquids, dirt, and other debris. Use
only a mild detergent and damp cloth
when cleaning. Never use ammable
or combustible liquids to clean the
Canopy.
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.
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
Part Description Q’ty
1 Vertical Tube (68”) 6
2 Tube With 2-Side Holes (60”) 2
3 Tube With 1-Side Hole (60”) 4
4 Tube Without Hole (60”) 6
5 Swagged Tube With 2-Side Holes
(60”)
2
6 Swagged Tube With 1-Side Hole
(60”)
4
7 Swagged Tube Without Hole (60”) 6
Part Description Q’ty
8 3-Way End Piece 6
9 4-Way Center Piece 3
10 Tarp Tie 56
11 Turnbuckle 8
12 Nylon Base 6
13 T-Stake 12
14 Tarp (20’ x 20’) 1