Manual For The 62858 10 Ft. X 20 Portable Car Canopy (2024)

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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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ITEM 62858

10 FT. x 20 FT.

PORTABLE CAR CANOPY

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.

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact

and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,

please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.

Copyright© 2015 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.

No portion of this manual or any 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.

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 3

Assembly .................................................... 4

Maintenance ............................................... 8

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 10

Warranty .................................................... 12

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.

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards Association

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved

safety goggles with side shields.

Read the manual before

set-up and/or use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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

1. Do not assemble in windy conditions.

2. Assemble and install only on

flat, level, hard surface.

3. Assemble and anchor only according to

these instructions. Improper assembly or

inadequate anchoring can create hazards.

4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.

5. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.

6. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.

7. Do not assemble when tired or when under

the influence of drugs or medication.

8. Product capabilities apply to properly and

completely assembled product only.

Use Precautions

1. Do not use grill or any other type of

fire under cover. Cover may catch fire

if exposed to heat rising from fire.

2. Do not allow snow or debris to

accumulate on this item.

3. Heavy, wet snow or strong wind could cause

damage or sudden collapse. Remove the Cover

when these or similar conditions are expected.

4. This product is not a toy. Do not allow

children to play with or near this item.

5. Use as intended only.

Do not use for long-term shelter.

6. Inspect regularly, tighten all loose hardware and

loose cords, 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.

7. Maintain product labels and nameplates.

These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Specifications

Center Height 9′ 6″

Side Height 6′ 5″

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Assembly

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.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:

Do not leave this product partially assembled. Assemble this product completely at one time.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 10.

Note: Much of 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.

Figure 1: Roof Assembly - 1

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1. Assemble one half of the roof using 11x Swaged Tubes (2), 3x Rafter Tubes (3),

4x Straight Cross Tubes (4), 4x 3-Way Connectors (5), and 2x 4-Way Connectors (6).

Align the 3- and 4-Way Connectors so that the free ends are all on the

same side of the assembly, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 2: Roof Assembly - 2

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2. Connect a Swaged Tube (2) to each 3- and 4-Way Connector (5,6) at the top of the roof.

Connect a Rafter Tube (3) to the end of each Swaged Tube (2).

Connect 4x Swaged Tubes (2), 2x Straight Cross Tubes (4), 2x 3-Way Connectors (5), and

1x 4-Way Connector (6) together, then attach that assembly to the ends of the Rafter Tubes (3).

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Figure 3: Roof Tarp (9)

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eyelet

straps

3. Place the Roof Tarp (9) over the top of the roof assembly with its eyelet straps facing down, on the inside.

Figure 4: Connecting Ball Tie-downs (10)

4. Use the Ball Tie-downs (10) to attach the Roof Tarp to the tubes using the eyelets on the eyelet straps.

Figure 5: Leg Assembly - 1

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5. Attach a Straight Tube (1) to each 3- and 4-Way Connector (5, 6) on one side of the assembly.

Note: The warning label is on one of the Straight Tubes (1).

Turn that Tube so that the Warning label can be read easily.

Attach a Swaged Tube (2) to the bottom of each Straight Tube.

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Figure 6: Leg Assembly - 2

6. Attach a Straight Tube (1) to each 3- and 4-Way Connector (5, 6) on the other side of the assembly.

Attach a Swaged Tube (2) to the bottom of each Straight Tube.

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Figure 7: Foot Plate (8) Assembly

7. Place a Foot Plate (8) over the bottom of each Swaged Tube (2).

Use two Base Fastening Stakes (7) through each Foot Plate to anchor the Canopy.

Note: Verify that there are no utility lines nearby before driving anchors.

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Figure 8: Securing Tarp Corner Hook (11)

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8. For each corner of the Roof Tarp (9)

a. Connect the Tarp Corner Hook (11) to the hole on the inside corner of the Straight Tube (1).

b. Pull the end of the Rope snug and tie it off.

Figure 9: Rope Fastening Stakes (12)

9. Drive a Rope Fastening Stake (12) about 3 feet away from each corner of the canopy, angled inward.

Tie a Rope (13) around the 3-Way Connector (5) at each corner of the Canopy, then attach it to the Stake (12).

Note: Verify that there are no utility lines nearby before driving anchors.

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Maintenance

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM PRODUCT FAILURE:

Do not use damaged products. If damage is noted, have the problem corrected before further use.

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

• loose ratchet tie downs, anchors, tube connections, and rail clamps (tighten as needed),

• torn or frayed covers, ropes, or cables,

• cracked, bent, or broken parts, and

• any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

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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.

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.

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Parts List and Diagram

Parts List

Note: Individual part illustrations not to scale.

Part Description Illustration Qty

139″ Straight Tube 6

240 1/4″ Swaged Tube 24

324″ Rafter Tube 6

440 5/8″ Straight Cross Tube 6

5 3-Way Connector 6

6 4-Way Connector 3

7 Base Fastening Stake 12

8 Foot Plate 6

9Roof Tarp 1

10 Ball Tie-down 26

11 Tarp Corner Rope and Hook 4

12 Rope Fastening Stake 4

13 Rope 4

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Assembly Diagram

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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.