Operating instructions for seat heating units - Safety advice
**Warning:
The seat heating unit is only allowed to be operated when a person is sitting on it.
This person must be able to feel temperatures and be able to react to them. Persons who experience difficulty
with feeling temperatures – such as all paraplegic persons, children and old people – are not allowed to use the
seat heating unit because there is a risk that they will suffer injury from burns.
The seat heating unit, like any other heating appliance, should not be switched on and left unsupervised. Caution
is to be exercised when near the seat heater switch as to avoid unintentional activation of the seat heating unit.
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If the seat occupant feels an excessive temperature after the seat heating unit has been switched on, change to
a lower temperature setting to reduce heat or switch off completely.
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The heating elements are not allowed to come into contact with sharp metal objects such as knives or tools, or
any object which could penetrate and pierce the seat’s surface and heating elements.
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The “high” setting of the Seat heater is unsuitable for continuous operation.
At the time of installation, the seat heater should not generate heat when vehicle ignition is off.
The recommended location of the seat heater fuse is within 12” of the tapped power source.
Location of Fuse – for customer reference: _____________________________________________________
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The seat heating unit must be switched off after the engine has been switched off. This applies if the installer has
sourced power from a continuous duty plus circuit, and avoids draining the battery.
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Sharp objects are not allowed to be transported or put down on the seat. Excessive weights or heavy objects that
are put down on the seat can cause damage to the seat heating unit and affect its operation adversely. It is
therefore recommended not to put objects on the seat.
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If an unusual smell develops when the seat heating unit is switched on or if there is an uneven distribution of
heat on the seat or backrest – or between the seat and backrest as the case may be – then the seat heating unit
must be switched off immediately and a professional installation center must be contacted. The seat heating unit
is only allowed to be modified or decommissioned by a professional installation center.
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When a seat heater has been switched “on”, the seat is not allowed to be covered with insulating materials
(including blankets or rugs, jackets,
cushions, bags, handbags, retro-fitted seat mats, children’s seats, seat reinforcement, protective
covers, etc.). The seat heating unit’s function could be affected if it is operated when these materials are present:
this could risk damage to the seat or burning injuries to seat occupant.
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The seat heating unit is not allowed to be exposed to excessive moisture. Small amounts of the following liquids
do not adversely affect the seat heating unit from being operated safely and continuously after it has dried out:
perspiration, beverages (e.g., coffee, cola, mineral water, etc.), brine (Saltwater - 5 % in solution), cleaning agents
containing ammonia (10 % by volume), cleaning agents containing alcohol (10 % by volume), cleaning agents for
plastic or vinyl, or even soap water.
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Warning: Excessive contact with the any liquids can adversity affect the performance of the seat heating unit and
reduce its service life.
The seat heating element must not be turned on at any time when excessive moisture has dampened the seat
surface or internal components, or both. The seat heating element must not be operated when the occupant is
wearing articles of clothing which is wet or moist. The seat heating element is not to be used for drying clothing or
objects.
