ActiVHeat HEATED APPAREL User manual

USER MANUAL
For Jacket Models: 9JKPPSSBL, 9JLPPSSBL,
9JKPPFLBL, 9JLPPFLBL &
Vest Models: 9VEPPFLBL, 9VEPPFLBL
IMPORTANT :
Please read these instructions upon receipt of this product to
ensure the safe and optimal performance from your heated
garment.
Welcome
Thank you for choosing ActiVHeat®battery-operated heated
apparel. Your high performance ActiVHeat®heated garment
has been designed to provide you with warmth where and
when you need it, whatever the weather.
The unique heating system is based upon soft non-metallic fi-
bers that are extremely efficient in generating heat from a low
voltage source. These non-metallic fiber bundles are sewn into
your ActiVHeat® garment to provide warmth to your body.
Check that this this package contains 1 each of an :
• ActiVHeat®Vest or Jacket; together with an ActiVHeat®
One-Button Controller with this Manual;
and
• ActiVHeat®Lithium Polymer Battery Pack with a Plug-in
Battery Wall Charger (in a bubble bag) ;
Note: If you did not receive a Battery Pack and Charger with
your garment, please check the package carefully first as it
may have been packed separately. If it not included please
contact your retailer as they have omitted to include it.
This omission is not a manufacturer warranty issue.

Getting Started
The ActiVHeat®Lithium Polymer Battery Pack is supplied with
an ON/OFF hibernation slide switch and you should slide this
switch using a pen or small tool to ON now to activate it.
Because it is supplied with a low maintenance charge, you
should charge it fully upon receipt. The first time full charge
may take up to 6 hours. Thereafter it will take approximately 3
hours. This Battery Pack does not require pre-conditioning and
will deliver 100% of power from the first cycle. Always keep the
Battery Pack and Charger out of reach of children.
Charging the Battery Pack
There are two sockets & a
switch on the Battery
Pack. The smaller socket
(A) connects to the
Charger and the larger
socket (B) connects to the
garment plug.
The switch (D) is a hiber-
nation storage switch and
must be slid using a pen or small tool to the ON position to
charge or operate. You should only slide the switch to OFF
when you don’t plan to use the battery pack for more than 2
months.
1. Plug the wall charger into an active electrical outlet.
2. Ensure the battery pack switch is slid to the ON position.
3. Insert the charger plug into the smaller socket on the Battery
Pack.
The Charge indicator light (C) will illuminate RED when charg-
ing. The light will turn GREEN when charging is complete. The
Battery Pack will not charge if the slide switch is OFF.
Note: If no light illuminates on the Battery Pack, check the
Battery Switch is slid to ON, the charger plug is firmly con-
nected into the Battery Pack, and the AC charger is fully in-

serted into an active electrical outlet.
You cannot overcharge the Battery Pack. When the Battery Pack
is fully charged, the system stops any current entering the Bat-
tery. This makes the system completely safe even if a fully
charged battery pack is plugged into the charger continuously.
The charger supplied has been chosen specifically for the Bat-
tery Pack supplied.
Warning: Only use the supplied AC charger or other ActiVHeat®
accessory to charge the Battery Pack. Charging the Battery Pack
with a substitute AC charger may damage the Battery Pack and
will void your warranty. You may use the ActiVHeat®car
charger.
When to Recharge the Battery Pack
For best performance, charge the Battery Pack every time right
BEFORE using your ActiVHeat®garment. However, you can re-
charge the Battery Pack whenever it is convenient.
The Battery Pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is
best to charge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day be-
fore.
Each time the battery switch has been slid from OFF to ON,
you will need to charge the battery pack for a few seconds
to power up the microprocessor inside. You should only use
the OFF hibernation position when not using the battery
pack for more than 2 months.
As with all lithium polymer batteries, the charging capacity of the
Battery Pack (i.e. the number of hours of heat) will be perma-
nently reduced if the Battery Pack slide switch is in the ON posi-
tion & not charged up for more than 3 months. This is most likely
during the warmer months when the garment is not is use so
fully charge the Battery Pack and slide the Battery Pack
Switch to OFF when you plan to store it for an extended pe-
riod of time. Always charge battery pack at least every 12
months. Store the Battery Pack in dry and cool location at a
temperature no higher than 86°F (30° C).

Installing the Battery Pack
1. Locate the horizontal zipper
of the Battery Pack pocket
inside the garment behind
the left hand pocket.
2.Open the zipper and reach
in to locate the Battery Pack
plug. This plug is attached to
a short cable connected to
your garment.
3.Securely plug the Battery
Pack plug into the large
socket on the Battery Pack.
4.Insert the Battery Pack with the plug securely connected into
the Battery Pack pocket and fully close the zipper.
Installing the One-Button Controller
Your One-button Controller has
a plug and a socket at one
end. This plug and socket
connects to your garment.
1. Locate the long vertical zip-
per of the Controller pocket
inside the garment behind the
left outer chest pocket (see
right opposite page).
2. Undo the positioning button
located half way down the zip-
per and fully open the zipper.
3. Locate the garment plug and
socket inside the bottom of
this long pocket (see right op-
posite page).
4. The Garment Socket has a

rubber Cap which is placed over the
Garment socket for washing. Gently
pry off this Cap.
5. Firmly connect the Controller
plug and socket to the Garment plug
and socket. If both plugs and sock-
ets are not firmly connected the gar-
ment will not operate.
6. Test the Battery connection by
depressing the switch button on the
Controller. A light should illuminate
on the Controller which indicates the
Controller is connected to the Bat-
tery. Repeatedly depress the switch
button until the Controller light goes
off so the Battery Pack is not dis-
charged.
7. Lay the Controller inside the
pocket with the switch button portion
near the top of the pocket.
8. Close the zipper fully and fasten
the positioning button. The position-
ing button makes it easier to access
the Controller by stopping the Con-
troller from slipping down inside the
pocket.
Your ActiVHeat®garment is now
ready to use.
Adjusting the Heat Level
The ActiVHeat®Controller has a
pushbutton switch and a colored In-
dicator Light on one end which varies
from Red, Orange, Green or Off
when you depress the switch each
time. (see previous page).

No Light = OFF (NO HEAT)
Red = 100% Power (HIGH HEAT)
Orange = 50% Power (MEDIUM HEAT)
Green = 25% Power (LOW HEAT)
Warning:
Do not use the garment:
a) when it is wet,
b) against bare skin; or
c) when ambient temperature is above 85°F (~30°C).
Keep the Battery Pack away from fire and other heat
sources to avoid the risk of explosion.
Getting the Best Results
The closer the garment is to your skin, the more heat you will
feel. Further, it is recommended you wear an outer layer of
clothing to further trap the heat around your body.
The ActiVHeat®system will provide heat on the chest areas
and upper back for up to 5 hours of continuous use (on LOW
setting). You will get the best from your ActiVHeat®garment
by switching the Controller button as described below.
Normally you would switch your ActiVHeat®garment to HIGH
(Red) approximately 5 minutes before going outside. Depend-
ing upon the external temperature and how physically active
you are, you should then be able to switch the heat down to a
lower heat level or to OFF after approx. 15 - 20 minutes, as
the heat generated from your muscles will be sufficient to
keep you warm.
If you become inactive, or the temperature drops or you feel
cold, switch the heat on to HIGH immediately until you either
start moving again or you reach a comfortable temperature,
when you may be able to switch down the heat level.
Disconnect the Battery Pack from the garment when not in

use because even when it is turned off, the ActiVHeat®gar-
ment will continue to slowly drain power from the Battery Pack.
Operating time will be shorter than usual when the Battery
Pack is at low temperatures: you can use the Battery Pack be-
tween 32°-104°F, (0°-40°C) but it works best between 50°-86°
F (10°-30°C) so keep the Battery Pack out of the cold before
use. During use, the Battery Pack is inside your garment close
to your body heat and thus is within its normal operating tem-
perature range.
More help! Further information about use of your ActiVHeat
®garment can be found in the Frequently asked Questions
(FAQs) sections of our website www.activheat.com.
Safety Features
The ActiVHeat®heating system has been designed for safe
and reliable use. DO NOT replace or interfere with the electri-
cal components in the heated garment, the controller, the bat-
tery pack or the charger unit.
The ActiVHeat®system, including battery pack, is not de-
signed to be used under water. If the garment gets very wet
during use (such as in heavy rain) detach the Battery Pack
and do not use until the garment is fully dry. In addition, the
Battery Pack must never be immersed in water as this will
cause electrical faults. Keep all electrical parts dry.
Care and Washing Guide
IMPORTANT!:The Battery Pack and Controller must never get
wet. To avoid damaging your ActiVHeat®garment, before
washing you MUST:
1. Remove the Battery Pack from the garment,
2. Remove the Controller from the garment,
3. Replace the Cap onto the Garment socket in the Controller
Pocket; (see over) and
4. Close all zippers.

Washing
Your ActiVHeat garment
must be HAND WASHED
separately in cold water and
HANG DRY only.
• DO NOT WRING
• DO NOT BLEACH
• DO NOT IRON
• DO NOT DRY CLEAN
What happens if my heated garment gets torn?
DO NOT attempt to replace or interfere with the electrical com-
ponents in the ActiVHeat®garment. The ActiVHeat®jacket or
vest may not be repaired in any way as this may damage the
electrical parts.
Replacing a Used Battery Pack
The rechargeable Battery Pack will eventually stop charging
effectively. This is normal and is caused by several factors
including the number of times charged, the length of time un-
used and the ambient temperature. It will usually require re-
placement after about 500 charges. Go to
www.activheat.com to order battery packs and car accesso-
ries.
Note: Properly dispose of the used Battery Pack. Do not dispose by
general household refuse. Consult your local municipality for correct
disposal or recycling of lithium polymer rechargeable batteries.
What if my ActiVHeat®garment doesn't get warm?
1. Wait a few minutes to feel the warmth. The ActiVHeat®gar-
ment produces a gentle warmth not a sudden burst of heat.

2. Check the battery pack plug is connected to the charged
Battery Pack.
3. Check the ActiVHeat®controller is switched so the RED in-
dicator light comes on.
4. Ensure BOTH the controller plug and socket are securely
connected to the garment plug & socket. ( If only the control-
ler plug is connected, the Controller light may illuminate but
no power is going to the heating elements in your garment.)
5. Ensure the Battery Pack is switched ON & charged by plug-
ging the Battery Pack into the Charger in a wall outlet. If
there is a red light on the Battery Pack, it needs charging. It
is fully charged when a steady green light is on. If there is no
light when charging, check the charger plug is connected
tightly to the battery pack & ensure the battery pack slide
switch is ON. If there is immediately a flickering green light
then you need to slide to ON the Switch on the Battery
pack .
If you experience any discomfort while wearing this garment,
remove it immediately & consult your doctor before resuming
use. Children, pregnant women, and those with heart conditions
should consult their doctor before use.
Warranties
ActiVHeat®Garment One (1) Year Limited Warranty.
Every ActiVHeat®garment is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory gar-
ment and when purchased from a United States retailer is warranted against defects in mate-
rials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from date of pur-
chase by the original purchaser ("Garment Warranty Period"). If a defect arises and a valid
claim is received within the Garment Warranty Period, at its option, Adventive IDEAS will
either 1) repair the defect, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the gar-
ment with a new garment that is at least functionally equivalent to the original garment.
ActiVHeat®Battery Pack Ninety (90) Day Limited Warranty.
The Battery Pack included with this ActiVHeat®garment is warranted against defects in mate-
rials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from date of
purchase by the original purchaser ("Battery Warranty Period"). If a defect arises and a valid
claim is received within the Battery Warranty Period, Adventive IDEAS will either 1) repair the
defect, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the defective Battery Pack
with a new or refurbished Battery Pack that is at least functionally equivalent to the original
Battery Pack.

Limits and Exclusions
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance with
instructions provided by Adventive IDEAS, assumes the remaining warranty of the original
product or part. When an item is exchanged, any replacement product or part becomes your
property and the replaced product or part becomes Adventive IDEAS' property.
Coverage under both the Garment Warranty and the Battery Pack Limited Warranty is limited to
the United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of
Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Island.
These Limited Warranties apply only to products that can be identified by the "ActiVHeat®" logo
affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non- ActiVHeat
branded products. Both warranties do not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow in-
structions relating to product's use, washing instructions or the installation of components; b)
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes;
c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not authorized by Adventive IDEAS;
d) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; (e) Normal wear
and tear; and (f) any purchaser who bought the product from a reseller or distributor not author-
ized by Adventive IDEAS, including but not limited to purchases from internet auction sites. The
Garment Warranty does not apply to a Battery Pack being an item intended to be periodically
replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product.
ADVENTIVE IDEAS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ADVENTIVE IDEAS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS.
IF ADVENTIVE IDEAS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL
BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
Obtaining Warranty Service
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER, Please
Contact Adventive IDEAS First!
Note: if you did not receive a battery pack and charger with your
garment, please check the package carefully first as it may have
been packed separately. If it not included please contact your re-
tailer as they have omitted to include it. This omission is not a
manufacturer warranty issue.

To obtain warranty service, contact Adventive IDEAS’ Service
Department by email at: [e-mail] or by telephone
at 1-609-924-6110 between 9am-5pm EST. Please be prepared
to describe:
1. The Controller Serial number found on the back of the con-
troller;
2. The item model number found on the packaging (9….);
3. The date and location you purchased the item (a purchase
receipt is required); and
4. The nature of the problem.
All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance us-
ing a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Service options, parts
availability and response times will vary. You are responsible for
delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the
authorized service center for repair or replacement, per our in-
structions.
If instructed to do so, complete and follow the instructions in the
“Warranty Return Checklist” found in the “Service” section of our
website www.activheat.com . Also, before being instructed to re-
turn any item you will receive a Return Authorization (RA) Num-
ber. Please make sure to include this number on the form. Items
returned without an RA number will not be serviced.
After receiving your item, our Service Department will notify you
the results and of any additional costs (via phone or email) that
may not be covered by your warranty. Most repairs and service
will be completed within 15 business weekdays after we receive
the item, however, service options, parts availability and re-
sponse times will vary especially during holiday periods.
In case the item you purchased requires repairs or service BUT
is no longer covered by the warranty, contact our Service Depart-
ment for information regarding the cost of repair and parts.
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