Manual For The 63055 10 Ft. X 17 Portable Garage

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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.

REV 16a

Patent No.: US20120234418 A1; D409310; 7296584

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When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
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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.
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Table of Contents
Safety.......................................................... 3
Specifications.............................................. 4
Assembly..................................................... 4

Maintenance............................................... 10
Parts List.................................................... 11
Warranty..................................................... 12

SAFETY
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.

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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.

WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI‑approved
safety goggles with side shields.

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Head Injury. Wear hard hat
during assembly and service.

Read the manual before
assembly and/or use.

WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Hand Injury. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during assembly and service.

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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
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. Check for utility lines, tree branches and
other structures before assembling.
5. Verify that installation surface has no
hidden utility lines before anchoring.

6. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves and hard hat
during assembly and service.
7. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.
8. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.
9. Do not assemble when tired or when under
the influence of drugs or medication.
10. Product capabilities apply to properly and
completely assembled product only.

Use Precautions
1. DO NOT USE IN HIGH WIND. Remove cover
if harsh weather or heavy rain threatens.
2. For temporary use only.
Do not use for long-term shelter.
3. Do not use as tent. Does not meet tent
flammability standards. Do not use grill, heater,
or ignition sources inside or near cover.
4. Do not allow snow, rainwater or debris
to accumulate or pool on cover.
5. Do not hang objects from any part of the Garage.

7. Use as intended only.
8. Inspect regularly, tighten all loose hardware and
loose ropes, 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.

ASSEMBLY

1. Do not assemble in windy conditions.

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

9. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.

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Specifications
Overall Dimensions
Center Height

10′ W x 17′ L
8′

Side Height
Pole Diameter

6′ 3″
1.34″

Assembly Instructions

SAFETY

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: At least 3 workers are required for assembly. Before starting assembly, review the instructions and make sure
there is enough time and the proper tools available to properly assemble.
Finger tighten all connections until assembly is done. Assemble on a flat, level surface.

Frame Assembly
1. Construct two End Assemblies using 3-Way Connectors (11), Rafters (3), Roof Corners (10),
Stabilizers (16), Corner Legs (2), Corner Feet (9), Bolts (17, 18, 19) and Nuts (20).
11

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3

3
10

18

19

20

16

x2
17

20

20

16

2

10

19
2

20

9

9

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Figure A: End Assembly

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2. Construct two Middle Assemblies 4-Way Connectors (12), Rafters (3), Roof Corners (10), Stabilizers (16), Middle
Legs (1), Middle Feet (8), Bolts (17, 18, 19) and Nuts (20).
12
3

3
18

20

19

20

10

16

SAFETY

10

16

x2

1

17

8

1

20

8

3. Attach a Ridge Rail (6) and two Top Rails (4) to
one End Assembly with Bolts (18) and Nuts (20).

5. Attach another Middle Assembly, a Ridge Rail (6)
and two Swaged Top Rails (7) to the previous
section with Bolts (18) and Nuts (20).

4. Attach a Middle Assembly, a Ridge Rail (6)
and two Swaged Top Rails (7) to the previous
section with Bolts (18) and Nuts (20).

6. Attach the other End Assembly to the previous
section with Bolts (18) and Nuts (20).

7
7

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Figure B: Middle Assembly

6
6

4

6
7
7

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4

End
Assembly
Middle
Assembly
End
Assembly

Middle
Assembly

Figure C: Frame Assembly
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Anchor the Frame
1. WARNING! Verify that installation surface has no
hidden utility lines before installing anchors.
Install only on flat, level, hard surface.

3. Level the frame end-to-end and side-to-side:
a. Measure the width of the frame at front and
back. They both should measure 10′.

SAFETY

2. Position the frame in the desired location.

b. The distance diagonally in one
direction (A) should be equal to the
distance diagonally in the other direction (B).
c. If the measurements do not match, adjust the
frame and measure again until they are equal.

10′
A

B

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10′
Figure D
4. Once the frame is positioned, leveled, and squared, anchor the Corners:
WARNING! Anchor only according to
these instructions. Improper assembly or
inadequate anchoring can create hazards.
CAUTION! To prevent tripping hazard,
position Anchors toward the interior of
the frame, close to the Corner Feet.

b. Insert a Wire Rope (22) through the
Anchor and Corner Foot.
c. Tighten the Wire Rope and secure it using a Wire
Rope Clamp (23). Tighten the nuts evenly.
d. Repeat on the other corners.

a. Use a metal bar (sold separately) to thread the
Anchor (21) into the ground, until the loop at the
top of the Anchor extends just above the ground.

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Anchor
(21)

Wire Rope
(22)

Wire Rope
Clamp (23)

Figure F
Note: Middle Feet can be anchored to increase stability.

Figure E
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Attach Front and Back Covers
1. Position the Front Cover (25) so that the zippers
face outside and the warning label faces inside.

5. Remove the Top Rail from the
Stabilizer on the left side.
6. Place the strap over the Stabilizer,
then reattach the Top Rail.

SAFETY

7. Tighten the strap, by pulling on these ends,
so that the flaps wrap around the frame.
8. Repeat steps above on the right side.
Strap

Top Rail
Flaps

Front
Cover (25)
Figure G
Stabilizer

2. From the inside, remove the Ridge
Rail from the 3‑Way Connector.
3. Place the strap over the 3‑Way Ridge Connector,
then reattach the Ridge Rail.
4. Tighten the strap, by pulling on the ends, so
that the flaps wrap around the frame.

9. Attach the Back Cover (26) in the same manner.
10. From the inside, secure Front and Back Covers
to the Corner Legs with Ratchets (27):
a. Insert the Ratchet’s S-Hook through the
hole on the side of the Corner Leg.

3-Way
Connector

ASSEMBLY

Strap

Figure I

b. Thread the strap through the Ratchet
spindle, then pull up on the strap.
c. Raise and lower the Ratchet
handle to tighten the strap.
d. Repeat for the other corners.

Ridge Rail

9

Flaps

Figure H

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Note: To avoid damaging the straps,
do not overtighten the Ratchets.
Corner
Leg

Strap

Ratchet
Spindle

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S-Hook

Handle

Figure J

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Attach Top Cover
1. Lay the Top Cover (24) on the ground,
next to the frame, so that the inside pocket
for the opposite side is facing up.

2. Slide two Bottom Rails (5) into the
middle openings of the pocket.
3. Tie a rope (sold separately) to each Bottom Rail.

SAFETY
Rope
Bottom
Rails
(5)

ASSEMBLY

Pocket

Rope

Top Cover
(24)

Figure K
4. Throw the ropes over the top of
the frame to the other side.

5. From the other side, pull the ropes to
properly position the Top Cover.
6. Remove the ropes and Bottom Rails.
7. Secure all four Top Cover corners to the outside of
the Corner Legs with Ratchets. (See Figure J.)

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Figure L

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8. Unzip and roll up the Front Cover.
9. Install Bungee Cords (15) to secure the Front Cover.

10. From the inside, slide one Bottom Rail into each
segment of the pocket, between the legs.
11. On the corners, secure Bottom Rails to Corner Legs
with Corner Clamps (14), Bolts (17) and Nuts (20).

Note: To prevent tearing fabric, position all Bolts
so that the bolt heads are against the fabric.
Middle
Corner

Middle

SAFETY

12. In the middle, secure Bottom Rails to Middle Legs
with Middle Clamps (13), Bolts (17) and Nuts (20).

Corner

Pocket

Front Cover
Bottom Rails
(inside pocket)

17
(not visible)

17

20
Figure M

20

20

Corner
Clamps (14)

Middle
Clamps (13)

Figure N

ASSEMBLY

Bungee
Cord (15)

17

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13. Now that assembly is done, tighten all
connections with a wrench (sold separately).
Make sure all connections are properly tightened
before use.
Do not overtighten.

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Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.

SAFETY

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM PRODUCT FAILURE:
Do not use damaged products. If damage is noted, have the problem corrected before further use.

Inspection
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 wire ropes,
• cracked, bent, or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

Cleaning
1. Immediately remove any accumulated
debris from the cover with a broom, mop,
or other soft-sided instrument from the
outside. DO NOT use sharp instruments.

2. PERIODICALLY, clean cover with mild
soap and water. DO NOT use bleach
or harsh abrasive products.

ASSEMBLY

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

MAINTENANCE

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST 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.

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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
Note: Individual part illustrations not to scale.

Qty

Part

Description

Illustration

Qty

1

Middle Leg 74"

4

15

Bungee Cord

2

2

Corner Leg 63-2/3"

4

16

Stabilizer

8

3

Rafter 42-1/3"

8

17

Bolt Ø1/4" x 1-5/8"

20

4

Top Rail 68-1/2"

2

18

Bolt Ø1/4" x 1-7/8"

30

5

Bottom Rail 66"

6

19

Bolt Ø1/4" x 2"

8

6

Ridge Rail
65-13/32"

3

20

Nut Ø1/4"

58

7

Swaged Top
Rail 69-1/2"

4

21

Anchor 15"

4

8

Middle Foot

4

22

Wire Rope

4

9

Corner Foot

4

23

Wire Rope Clamp

4

10

Roof Corner

8

24

Top Cover

1

11

3-Way Connector

2

25

Front Cover

1

12

4-Way Connector

2

26

Back Cover

1

13

Middle Clamp

8

27

Ratchet

8

14

Corner Clamp

8

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SAFETY

Illustration

ASSEMBLY

Description

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Part

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.

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