Harbor Freight Tools 68743 Manual

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Page 5For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68743General Operating Instructions1. Turn the Master Switch on the back ofthe heater off, to O position, to preventaccidental operation. Then plug the heaterinto a grounded 120V~ electrical outlet.2. Turn the Master Switch on the back of the heater on,to I position, and press the Power Button.The fan will not operate until the heatingelements reach their operating temperature.3. Adjust the controls as desired,see Controls section on facing page for details.The heater will go to standby mode when theair reaches the heater’s thermostat setting.Note: The heater will sound an alert 5 seconds beforeautomatically shutting off from the Timer function.4. After use, press the power buttonand wait until the fan turns off.Then, turn the Master Switch (31) off,to O position, and disconnect its power cord.CAUTION: TO PREVENT HEATER DAMAGE:Turn off the power switch and wait for the fan to stopBEFORE turning off the Master Switch or unplugging.5. WARNING! Allow heater to cool completelybefore cleaning or storage. Once cool, clean, thenstore the heater indoors out of children’s reach.Maintenance and ServicingProcedures not specifically explainedin this manual must be performedonly by a qualified technician.TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM BURNS:Turn the Master Switch on the back of theheater off, to O position, unplug the heaterfrom its electrical outlet, and allow it to coolcompletely before assembling, moving, ormaking any adjustments to the heater.TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND FIREFROM HEATER FAILURE:Do not use damaged equipment.If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, havethe problem corrected before further use.1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the generalcondition of the heater. Check for loose hardware,misalignment or binding of moving parts, crackedor broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and anyother condition that may affect its safe operation.2. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the heater occasionallywith a slightly moist cloth (not dripping wet).Dry the case thoroughly with a soft drycloth before operating the heater.WARNING! Do not allow water to run intothe interior of the heater as this couldcreate a fire or electric shock hazard.Filter MaintenanceClean the Filter (25) periodically for efficient operation.See Figure A: Rear Panel on page 4.1. Lift up on the bottom center of the Filter.2. Pull the bottom center of the Filter back,away from the heater and remove it.3. Rinse the Filter thoroughly with warm, clean water.Do not use pressurized, hot, or soapy water;these may clog or damage the Filter.If the Filter is clogged or damaged, replace it.4. Drain and shake water off Filter, and allow it todry for at least 24 hours before reinstalling.WARNING! Do not reinstall Filter until completely dry.Do not use heater without Filter in place.TroubleshootingIf the heater does not operate:a. Make sure that the heater is plugged inand Master Switch is on, in I position.b. Ensure that the outlet used is powered andthat the circuit breaker is not tripped.c. Eliminate the use of an extension cord.d. Clean the Filter.See Filter Maintenance, above.e. Check for any obstruction in the heater’s vents.If an obstruction is found, turn the Master Switchon the back of the heater off, to O position,unplug the heater and wait for it to cool completely.Then, carefully remove the obstruction.f. Thermostat improperly calibrated.Press Time Button for 5 seconds to restorefactory default thermostat calibration.If the above remedies do not solve the problem, take theheater to a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair.

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