Getting Started (Charging the Battery)
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Connect the battery to the AC/DC charger and plug the charger into any standard electrical outlet
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The battery must continuously charge for a minimum of four hours during its initial charge
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The LED light on the charger will indicate red when the battery is being charged and will indicate green once the batteries are fully charged
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The battery/controller unit will display the actual battery charge status using numeric digits 0-9
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0 – Completely Discharged, 9 – Fully Charged
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Battery Specifications
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Voltage
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7.4V
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Capacity
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4400mAh
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Input
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DC8.4V 1200mA
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Output
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Max 15W
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Output LED Settings
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1-5 (low-high)
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Resistance Load
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4Ω - 100 Ω
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Efficiency of Output Power
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> = 98%
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Charge LED Settings
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0-9 (empty-full)
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Expected Battery Life
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700 charge cycles
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Approvals
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CE, TUV, UL, CCC
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Country of Origin
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China
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Connecting the System
Once fully charged, insert the battery/controller into the reinforced battery pocket (front, lower, inside, left hand side)
Insert the InfraRed Heating Elements into the internal pockets and close using hook/loop closure (the front right element will need to slide through the back pocket in order for all the heating elements to fit properly.)
Connect the InfraRed Heating Element wire into the battery/controller unit
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Using the Electric Heating Vest
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Push the “ON” button on the battery/controller for 1 second to turn on the system
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Adjust the temperature settings by pressing the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows
Temperature specifications are as follows:
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SETTING
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Temperature
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Approximate Duration on Full Charge
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Level 1
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86ºF/30ºC
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12 hours
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Level 2
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104ºF/40ºC
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10 hours
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Level 3
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122ºF/50ºC
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8 hours
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Level 4
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140ºF/60ºC
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6 hours
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Level 5
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158ºF/70ºC
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4 hours
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To turn the battery/controller off, press the "OFF" button for 2 seconds
Re-charging the Battery
Remove the battery from the vest, connect it to the AC/DC charger and plug the charger into any standard electrical outlet
Charging is complete once the LED indicates green
Washing
To wash this product, remove the battery/controller unit and InfraRed Heating Elements from the garment
Machine wash the 100% polyester smooth fleece vest (garment only) and dry on low heat
To clean the InfraRed Heating Elements and battery/controller unit, wipe with a dry cloth
Purchase a converter kit (extra item to be purchased separately) for this vest that will allow you to connect it directly to a 12 Volt battery. Great for long motorcycle rides!! This converter kit is only compatable with heated Vests that were purchased after November 15, 2008.
