Hotronic XLP P, Operating Manual

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HEAT SOCKS XLP P SERIES 27
Control and operation
4.3.2 Battery Pack XLP P Series & Heating Element XLP Temperature and Duration
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Based on Battery Pack in ambient temperature of 0°- 10°C ( 32°F to 50°F).
 Based on Heating Element in ambient temperature of 20°- 26°C (68°F to 79°F).
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"Boost Setting 4" auto-resets to setting 3 within 3 minutes; total duration in chart is for information only.
4.4 Using Heat Socks XLP
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The Heat Socks help keep your feet warm.
 Do not let your feet get cold first. Warming up cold feet uses more energy, is less effective, and is not the
way the Heat Socks should be used.
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Set the Heat Socks to heat setting 1, 2 or 3 before going into the cold to help keep your feet warm.
 Set the Heat Socks to heat setting 4 for an extra burst of heat, also known as "Boost Setting 4."
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Heat setting 4 automatically switches back to heat setting 3 after three minutes. Do not use Setting 4 more
than once in succession as the heat generated can cause burns.
4.5 Tips for using Heat Socks XLP
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It may be necessary for people with extremely poor circulation or during very cold weather to use Heat
Setting 2 or 3 as the default setting in order to prevent feet from getting cold. If this is the case, an extra pair
of Battery Packs may be helpful to ensure warm feet for the whole day.
 Do not let the chair lift hit you! Otherwise you could sustain an injury or damage your Battery Packs.
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Choosing properly fitted footwear is important to help keep your feet warm. Footwear that is too tight or too
loose may obstruct good circulation and reduce your comfort and warmth.
Dry boots, dry socks
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If your boots are wet, expect cold feet.
 Wet conductive heat loss is 23 times greater than dry heat loss. (W. L. Gore & Associates, 1994).
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Keep your footwear dry! Dry after each use! Every day in which moisture is allowed to collect makes the task
of keeping feet warm more difficult. A footwear dryer may be advisable in certain circumstances.
 When applicable, take out liners so that space between the liners and footwear shell can dry properly.
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Keep the Heat Socks XLP clean and dry! Do not expose product to rain!
4.6 What to expect of heat settings
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Expect imperceptible heat to maintain your comfort and warmth.
 Do not expect to feel “fireplace toes”.
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Learn what personally works best for you over time.
 Think of your Heat Socks as Thermo Active Insulation (TM). As the cold penetrates through your insole, it
draws heat off the Heating Element rather than your toes. Balanced heat is imperceptible yet maintains your
comfort and warmth. Too much heat and your feet feel excess heat. Too little heat and your feet feel the your
cold penetrating through.
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If feet are comfortable yet you feel excess heat, then turn to a lower setting to minimize perspiration and
maximize the battery duration.
 If your feet begin to feel cool, then turn the setting up to maintain comfort and warmth.
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If you think your Heat Socks are not working, try turning the left Battery Pack off. If your left foot becomes
colder, your Heat Socks are working properly.
 The ability to feel heat and maintain comfort and warmth depends upon: proper installation; type, fit, and
dryness of footwear, sock, and insole; foot callus size; activity levels; weather conditions; and other factors.
Setting
Battery Pack XLP P Series -
Duration range
Heating Element XLP - Approximate
temperature range
XLP 2P BT XLP 1P BT / XLP 1P °C °F
1
16 - 18.5 h 8 - 10 h 28 - 35 82 - 95
2
9 - 12 ,0 h 4 - 6 h 42 - 48 107 - 118
3
6.5 - 9.5 h 3 - 4.5 h 49 - 58 120 - 136
4
5 - 6 ,0 h 2.5 - 3.5 h 59 - 69 138 - 156