Index
1.
General safety advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.
Component list … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Pre-Installation Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………...4
3.
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
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Wiring diagram..….... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Operating instructions...……. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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a = min. 250 mm
a = min. 9 1/32”
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General safety advice
- It is impossible to install Peak Seat Heater kits whenever:
•
The seat covers are adhered to the seat’s foam padding, or
• The seat’s longitudinal listing channels are spaced less than 10” apart.
-The battery terminals should be disconnected in advance, before working on the vehicle’s
electrical circuits. The security codes (radio, navigation system, etc.) should be noted.
-The seat cover and seams should remain unmodified for seats with side air-bags. The heating
elements are only allowed to be fitted in the middle of the seat. Please refer to the
manufacturer’s vehicle manual.
- Refer to owner’s manual for seats with integrated seat belts or occupant detection sensors for air
bags.
- The heating elements are only allowed to be installed by qualified professional installation
personnel. They must be knowledgeable about electronic systems and upholstery. Improper
installs can adversely affect the system’s reliability and risk overheating.
- Use original kit components only.
- The heating elements must be secured and mounted free of folds and creases. Heating elements
must not be damaged during the installation. Avoid exposure to any
sharp object that could
compromise the integrity of the heating element. It is imperative for durability and the system’s reliability that
the complete heating element is positioned
correctly. Any modifications to the seat’s components,
which affect the heating elements or come into contact with them, can influence its durability
and reliability.
- The heating element is only allowed to be operated at +12 V ±3 V. It should ideally be
connected to the onboard power supply via ignition voltage and the protective fuse should
ideally be put in an empty bay in the fuse box. The seat heating unit should be protected by a
fuse with a maximum rating of 12 amps.
- The heating elements are only allowed to be modified as described in these installation
instructions, except width which is not allowed to be altered in any way.
- The wire harness is not allowed to be modified. Ensure that the wire harness is secured and
fastened properly. The wire harness must be routed properly so the seat can move freely without
any difficulty. Contact with sharp edges, bending or pulling of wire must be avoided, in order to
prevent the wire harness from being damaged. The onboard main
supply and the wire harness cross-
section must be adapted to the extra current loads if
necessary. Refer to the vehicle’s wiring diagram
for additional information.
- The foam padding must be clean and free from separating agents, grease, silicone, dust and oil
before the heating mats are secured to it. The full adhesive strength will only be attained if
sufficient pressure is applied during the installation and when an adequate period is allowed for
the chemical reaction to take place (48 hours approx.). A heating element is not allowed to be
detached and reinstalled after it has been installed completely for the first time.
- The heating elements must not contact any of the seat’s electrical conductive components such
as hog rings or the seat’s frame in any way or you risk the Danger of Short-Circuiting!
- The heating performance at the cover’s surface varies according to the type of seat or cover.
Every millimeter of the cover’s foam thickness prolongs the heating time by up to 15 seconds.
- The seat heating unit’s function must be explained to the customer and the Operating
Instructions Section of this installation guide must be provided. The customer must be informed
about all safety aspects.
The operating instructions must include the fuse location and its position.
- The points in the operating instructions must also be followed for the installation.
Warning:
Seat heaters must not be installed in vehicles that will be used by paraplegic or other
occupants who cannot sense heat. Customers must notify the original installer if the vehicle is sold to
a third party.
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