PORTABLE BLOWER
WITH HEATER
Model
96503
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Construction Blower and Heater Housing: ABS
Overall Dimensions 11-3/4” L X 8-3/8” W X 13” H
Power Cord Length 6’ 3” L
Power Cord Gauge 16AWG X 3C
Blower Electrical Information 120 Volt AC
60 Hz
.85 Amps (Load)
90 Watts
Blower w/Heater Information Current: 12 AMPS (Load)
Power: 1350 Watts
Heating Unit 1350 Watts
Temperature at Outlet 221° Fahrenheit
Blower Wheel Diameter 5-1/8”
Air Outlet Dimensions 6” W X 4-5/16” H
Handle Dimensions 4” L X 1” W X 1-1/16” H
Switch Type Toggle: On-OFF/High-Low
Air Volume 1700 CFM with Heater
2850 CFM without Heater
Maximum Speed 1450 RPM
Thermal Overload Protector Shuts Down at 230° Fahrenheit
Net Weight 8.8 lb.
INTERIOR USE ONLY
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, oper-
ating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram, or write month and year of purchase if product has no number. Keep this manual
and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed including the following:
Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use work gloves if necessary to
move the Blower/Heater after it has been running with heater on.
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To protect against electrical shock do not allow any part of unit to get wet.
Closely supervise children when this product is in operation. Because this Blower/
Heater may be very hot during use, never allow children to play with, or around this
product at any time.
Unplug from outlet when not in use. Always allow to cool before attaching or remov-
ing the Heating Unit (11). Always store this product out of reach of children.
Do not operate this Blower/Heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the appli-
ance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Have this appliance taken
to the nearest qualied service technician for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Always plug Blower/Heater into outlet before turning on switch. To disconnect, rst
turn switch to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use this Blower/Heater for other than intended use.
This Blower/Heater has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. 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 qualied electri-
cian. Do not change the plug in any way.
Do not plug anything other than the Heating Unit (11) that comes with this Portable
Blower into the Receptacle (28) attached to the Blower Housing.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance. These carry important informa-
tion. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Maintain a safe environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is ad-
equate surrounding airspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions and
other debris. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
Do not operate the Blower/Heater near draperies, curtains, and walls. These am-
mable materials may catch re.
Always unplug the Blower/Heater from its electrical outlet and allow to cool com-
pletely before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
Heater contains bare heating element. To prevent electric shock: Do not open
heater housing. Do not touch heating element with any object, especially not a
conductive object.
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Before rst use and after every use, thoroughly dust the appliance and wipe down
with a clean, soft, slightly damp cloth. Dry completely before plugging in.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromag-
netic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interfer-
ence or pacemaker failure.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be un-
derstood 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.
Power Cord Safety
1. A short power supply cord is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their
use.
3. If a long extension cord is used,
a. the marked electrical rating of the (detachable power supply cord or)
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,
b. if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
grounding type 3-wire cord, and
c. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over.
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.
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ASSEMBLY
Note: This Portable Blower with Heater comes assembled. For additional information
regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram
at the end of this manual.
NOTE: Always unplug this Portable Blower with Heater before performing step 1 below.
It is possible to disassemble the Heating Unit (11) from the Blower unit. Unplug
Heating Unit (11) from Receptacle (28), then place ngers of one hand on top of
Heating Unit (11) with thumb on bottom and squeeze. The Heating Unit (11) will
unsnap and you can pull it away from the Blower.
The Blower may be used as a stand alone unit for air circulation.
11 Blower
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Figure 1
Heater Unit (11)
mounts to this
area on Blower
28
To reassemble the Blower and Heating Unit (11), reverse the process in step 1.
This may take a bit of practice as the Heater needs to be positioned in exact posi-
tion before it will snap into place. This job is best done using both hands, being
careful not to pinch ngers. Be sure to plug the Heating Unit (11) back into Recep-
tacle (28).
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OPERATION
Before using, make sure the Blower/Heater’s ON/OFF Switch (21) is turned off and
the unit is unplugged.
Place the Unit on a at, smooth surface near an electrical outlet and plug the Por-
table Blower with Heater into a 120 V~ electrical outlet. The blower unit can be
oriented so that the air ow is angled upward or downward.
If you use the Blower/Heater as just an air mover, it is best to remove the Heating
Unit (11). This is a safety precaution even though the Heating Unit (11) will not turn
on if the Blower is not on. Always unplug the Blower/Heater before removing the
Heating Unit (11), or replacing it onto the Blower.
The Blower/Heater is used to move air for cooling, or if the Heating Unit (11) is at-
tached, for heating up a large space rapidly.
To adjust the angle of air ow, shut off the blower, pull on the Ring (29) on the side
of the blower opposite the motor and rotate the Case (16) to the desired position.
Release the Ring (29) and allow the pin to lock back in place before use.
If you want to use the Heating Unit (11) with the Blower, re-attach the Heating Unit
(11) as discussed in step 3 under “Assembly”, on page 5.
When nished using the Portable Blower with Heater, turn off the ON/OFF Switch
(21)
WARNING! Let the Portable Blower with Heater cool down completely before mov-
ing or storing and NEVER store close to combustibles.
WARNING! THIS PORTABLE BLOWER WITH HEATER COMES WITH THER-
MAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION. SHOULD THE HEATING UNIT (11) REACH A
TEMPERATURE OF 230° FAHRENHEIT IT WILL TURN OFF UNTIL IT COOLS
DOWN. IT WILL NOT MELT THE UNIT HOUSING.
WARNING! AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE HEATING UNIT (11) SHOULD NOT
TURN ON IF THE BLOWER UNIT IS OFF. IF THE HEATING UNIT (11) DOES
TURN ON AND THE BLOWER ON/OFF SWITCH (21) IS IN THE OFF POSITION,
DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. DO NOT USE THE PORTABLE BLOWER
WITH HEATER UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED.
NOTE: This Portable Blower with Heater has a Power Receptacle (28) for use ONLY
with the Heating Unit (11).
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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
WARNING! Make sure the ON/OFF Switch (21) is in its “OFF” position and
that the appliance is unplugged from its electrical outlet and allowed to cool before
performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the appliance. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further
use. Do not use damaged equipment.
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 com-
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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PARTS LIST
Part Description Q’ty
1 Right Panel 1
2 Left Panel 1
3 Sleeve 1
4 Air Outlet 1
5 Handle 1
6 Support Bar 2
7 Positioning Pin 1
8 Motor 1
9 Pin Sleeve 1
10 Rubber Sleeve 1
11 Heating Unit 1
12 Heating Unit Cover 1
13 Positioning Sleeve 1
14 Motor Bracket 2
15 Handle Cover 2
16 Case 1
17 Rotor 1
18 Temperature Sensor 1
19 Heater 1
20 Power Cord and Plug 2
Part Description Q’ty
21 Switch 2
22 ST Screw ST3.5 X 18 4
23 Cross Head Bolt M5 X 25 4
24 ST Screw ST3.5 X 8 4
25 Cross Round Head Bolt M5 X 8 4
26 Rubber Foot 4
27 Rubber Washer 1
28 Power Cord Receptacle 1
29 Ring 1
30 Press Cap 1
31 Spring 1
32 Power Cord Stopper 3
33 Clamp 1
34 ST Screw ST3.5 X 9.5 1
35 Insulating Pad 1
36 Cross Head Bolt M4 x 25 7
37 Hex Bolt M4 7
38 Spring Washer 4 7
39 Flat Washer 4 7
40 ST Screw ST2.9 X 6.5 2
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEM-
BLY 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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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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