Harbor Freight Tools Hunting Equipment 96529 User Manual

HUNTING SHELTER  
Model 96529  
ASSEMbLy INSTRUcTIoNS  
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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  
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GENERAL SAFETy RULES  
1.  
Dress Properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in  
moving parts.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Wear ANSi-approved safety goggles when assembling this product.  
Only use on a sturdy tree capable of supporting the weight of the Shelter.  
Fire hazard! This product IS NOT flame retardant. Do not smoke near or  
introduce flames near this product.  
5.  
This product cannot support the weight of people or any objects. Do not sit or  
stand on this product. Do not place any objects on this product.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Do not use in windy conditions.  
Do not allow water or debris to accumulate on top of the Shelter.  
Do not allow children to play with this product.  
Avoid a dangerous environment. Do not use this product near high voltage elec-  
trical lines.  
10.  
11.  
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.  
Use the right equipment. Do not use this product except for that which it is in-  
tended.  
12.  
13.  
Store idle equipment indoors. When not in use, this product should be stored  
indoors in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children.  
Check for damaged parts. Before each use, this product should be carefully  
checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended func-  
tion. Check for alignment of parts, binding of parts, breakage of parts, mounting,  
and any other condition that may affect its operation.  
14.  
15.  
Maintain labels and nameplates on this product. These carry important safety  
information. if unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-  
ment.  
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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUcTIoNS.  
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SpEcIFIcATIoNS  
Formed steel tubing / Camouflage polyester with dark olive  
green draw strings and hook and loop closures.  
Material  
Main Tube Dimensions 5/8” O.D. x 58-11/16” Long  
Recommended Tree  
9-4/5” to 15-11/16”  
Trunk Diameter  
Rear Tree Support  
18-1/2” Wide x 6” L x 3/16” Thick  
Bar Dimensions  
Cross Tube  
5/8” O.D. x 24” Long  
Dimensions  
Arm Tube Dimensions 5/8” O.D. x 22-1/2” Long  
Side Tube Dimensions 5/8” O.D. x 14-1/8” Wide x 48-1/2” Long  
60” Long x 48” Wide x 81-1/2” High  
Overall Dimensions  
(includes roof and side walls fully assembled)  
Net Weight  
16 lb.  
UNpAckING  
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. if  
any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown  
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.  
SET Up INSTRUcTIoNS  
Read the ENTIRE IMpoRTANT SAFETy INSTRUcTIoNS 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 the parts listed in the following pages, refer  
to the Assembly Diagram on page 7 of this manual.  
1.  
2.  
Set the Main Support Frame (3) and the two pieces of Side Frame (2) on a dry,  
flat, level surface. (See Assy. Diagram.)  
Unfold the two Hinging Braces (4) on the Main Support Frame. Then attach the  
Support Brace (5) to the Main Support Frame using two Bolts (9), two Flat Wash-  
ers (15), and two Lock Nuts (16). (See Assy. Diagram.)  
3.  
4.  
insert the two Side Frames (2) into the Main Support Frame (3), and fasten the  
two Side Frames to the Main Support Frame using two Bolts (14), two Flat Wash-  
ers (15), and two Lock Nuts (16). (See Assy. Diagram.)  
Affix the Strips of the Fabric Cover (1) around the edges of the Main Support  
Frame (3) and Side Frames (2) with the Draw Strings and Hook and Loop Clo-  
sures. (See Assy. Diagram.)  
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5.  
6.  
7.  
Use the remaining Draw Strings to secure the rest of the Fabric Cover (1) to the  
Main Support Frame (3) and Side Frames (2). (See Assy. Diagram.)  
Remove the Bolt (11), Flat Washer (7), and Wing Nut (10) from one end of the  
Rear Cross Bar (12). (See Figure A and Assy. Diagram.)  
With assistance, position the Hunting Shelter against the trunk of a tree. Adjust  
the Rear Cross Bar (12) to fit firmly against the tree trunk. Then secure the Hunt-  
ing Shelter to the tree trunk by re-installing the Bolt (11), Flat Washer (7), and  
Wing Nut (10) on the Rear Cross Bar. (See Figure A and Assy. Diagram.)  
8.  
9.  
NoTE: Make sure both Bolts (11), Flat Washers (7), and Wing Nuts (10) on the  
Rear Cross Bar are firmly tightened.(See Figure A and Assy. Diagram.)  
Attach the Side Cover (18) to the Side Frame (2) using the 8 Hooks (17). See  
diagram on page 7.  
FIGURE A  
REAR cRoSS bAR (12)  
boLT (11)  
FLAT WASHER (7)  
WING NUT (10)  
10.  
11.  
Adjust the height of the shelter so the Side Cover touch the ground. See cover  
page photo.  
Attach the bottom of the Side Cover (18) to the ground using the U-Shaped land-  
scape Staples (19). See Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 6 and 7.  
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MAINTENANcE AND SERVIcING  
Damaged equipment can fail, causing serious personal  
injury. Do not use damaged equipment. If a problem occurs,  
have the problem corrected before further use.  
WARNING  
Inspection, maintenance, and cleaning  
1.  
bEFoRE EAcH USE, inspect the general condition of the Hunting Shelter.  
Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of parts, cracked or broken  
parts, damaged fabric, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.  
2.  
3.  
REGULARLy, clear off any debris or water that may accumulate on the Shelter  
during use.  
AFTER USE, clean the Hunting Shelter with a clean, moist cloth and mild deter-  
gent. Then dry. Do not use solvents.  
Troubleshooting  
problem  
possible causes  
probable Solutions  
Hunting Shelter not  
properly positioned  
against tree.  
1. Too much slack in Rear Cross Bar. 1. Adjust Rear Cross Bar for tighter fit  
against tree.  
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  
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pARTS LIST  
part  
1
Description  
Fabric Cover  
Q’ty  
part  
11  
Description  
Bolt (M8x35)  
Q’ty  
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
4
2
6
2
2
Side Frame  
12  
Rear Cross Bar  
Support Frame  
Bolt (M5x25)  
1
3
Main Support Frame  
Hinging Brace  
Support Brace  
Bolt (M8x40)  
13  
2
4
14  
4
5
15  
Flat Washer (#5)  
Lock Nut (M5)  
Hooks  
10  
10  
8
6
16  
7
Flat Washer (#8)  
Lock Nut (M8)  
Bolt (M5x40)  
17  
8
18  
Side Cover  
1
9
19  
U-Shaped Landscape Staple  
8
10  
Wing Nut (M8)  
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ASSEMbLy DIAGRAM  
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