5.
Operating instructions for seat heating units
Safety advice
which could penetrate and pierce the seat's surface or the heating elements.
- The 'high' setting (Seat kit) is unsuitable for continuous operation.
The seat heater element
off (to be checked off by installer).
The position of the seat heater fuse is:____________________________________________________
(to be filled out by installer).
- The seat heating unit must be switched off after the engine has been switched off if the installation is
powered via the continuous duty plus circuit, in order to avoid discharging the battery.
- 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.
- If it is noticed that 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 the specialized workshop must
be contacted. The seat heating unit is only allowed to be modified or decommissioned by a specialized
workshop.
- 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.) whenever the seat heating unit has been switched on. 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.
- 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 conti-
nuously after it has dried out: perspiration, beverages (e.g., coffee, cola, mineral water, etc.), brine
(5 % in solution), cleaning agents containing ammonia (10 % by volume), cleaning agents containing
alcohol (10 % by volume), cleaning agents for plastic or vinyl, as well as soapy water.
Warning Excessive contact with the any liquids can adversity affect the performance of the seat hea-
ting unit and cause its service life to be reduced. The seat heating element must not be turned on at
any time when exessive moisture has dampend the seat surface or internal components, or both. The
seat heating element must not be operated, when articles of clothing is wet or moist. The seat heating
element is unsuitable for drying clothing or objects.
FORM #15000024A, REV RTP, 12-04-06
© W.E.T. Special Products GmbH, Odelzhausen
- Warning The seat heating unit is only allowed to
- If the seat ocupant feels an excessive
- The seat heating element is not allowed to come
O will be or /
O will not be deactivated when vehicle ignition is
be operated when a person is sitting on it. This
person must 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. Unintentional activation of
the seat heating unit should be avoided.
temperature after the seat heating unit has been
switched on, change to lower settings to reduce
heat or switch off completely.
into contact with knives, nails, needles or tools,
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