Pacific Heat SH-R-04 User manual

Create Your
PREMIUM KIT
Thermal Fiber Wire
Split Pad
Thermal Fiber Wire
Bolster Mount Pad
Carbon Fiber Wire
Gridded Parallel Buss Construction
AVAILABLE PAD STYLES

HEAT PAD EXTENSION CORD
SWITCH EXTENSION CORD
ACCESSORIES
13
In.
3.50
In.
2
Part# SH-R-EXTp Part# SH-R-EXTs
Adds
17” to Pad Connection Adds
42” to Switch Connection
4
.5”
18”
Thermal Fiber Wire Seat Heater Kit
Bolster-Mount Accessory Heat Pads
Complete Kit:
Part# SH-S-03
Single Pad:
Part# SH-S-pd
Accessory Set:
Part# SH-B-03
Single Pad:
Part# SH-B-pd
Create Your Custom Seat Heater with
Pacific Heat Interchangable Parts
INSTALL SEAT HEATERS UNDER SEAT
COVERS THAT ARE IN GOOD CONDITION
ONLY; I.E. NO RIPS, TEARS, HOLES. ETC.
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS
AND OPTIMAL SEAT HEATER
PERFORMANCE.
cut BETWEEN the wires!

POWER DISTRIBUTION BYPASS MODULE
Part# PDM-ME1
Avoid System Interference With Your 12V Automotive Installations
Source CLEAN Power Directly from your Alternator or Battery !
Single Accessory Installation or Combined Load up to 25A
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3

4
Central Wiring Harness Assembly
A
Fuse Holder
With 7.5Amp Fuse
F
F
Cable Ties (”Zip” Ties)
E
E
5 Pin Automotive Relay
A1
Requires a 21mm (13/16 inch) Drill Hole
C
Power/Ground Wire Leads
B
1KIT COMPONENT LIST
Carbon Fiber Heating Pad Elements
D
D
SH-R-04
10.5”
19”
•Two (2) Rectangular Pads;
•Harness Pad Wire Lead Tagged “M”
will be the MASTER PAD plug-in
Install the MASTER PAD on the BACKREST
•19” Long x 10.5” Wide
?Illuminates RED on HIGH Setting
?lluminates GREEN on LOW Setting
PAD ID # STAMP
G
G
IMPORTANT
The installation method laid out in this manual affords the highest level of user safety and
optimal performance of this equipment. Warranty claims will only be considered first and
foremost when the installation procedure and method presented herein is fully adhered to.
Please Read
Dual Temperature Round Rocker Switch
Black with white seat heater symbol
THERMOSTAT

5
2USING PACIFIC HEAT WITH OCS SENSORS
HOW TO SAFELY INSTALL PACIFIC HEAT
On Seats with An OCS Sensor Mat
Fig. A
OCS Sensor
Carbon Fiber
Heat Pad
(SH-R-04)
Bolster
Heat Pad
(SH-B-03)
Fig. B
OCS Sensor
Thermal Fiber Wire
Split Heat Pad
(SH-S-03)
Bolster
Heat Pad
(SH-B-03)
You Will Need:
Pacific Heat Bolster Mount
Accessory Heating Pads
(SH-B-03)
•Remove the seat cover to determine the location
of the seat sensor mat.
•Replace the appropriate seat heater pad from
SH-R-04 or SH-S-03 with a bolster seat heater pad
from SH-B-03
•If sensor is on the central cushion then
use the bolster pad on the cushion bolsters.
If sensor is on the central backrest (Fig. B) then
use the bolster pad on the backrest bolsters.
See ** Note Below
(Fig. A)
A T T E N T I O N
OCS SENSORS OF ANY TYPE MUST BE
RE-CALIBRATED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP OR
PERSON ANY TIME THE SEAT COVER IS REMOVED.
THIS WILL ENSURE THE CONTINUED
SAFE FUNCTIONING OF YOUR VEHICLE
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
**Note:
Some vehicles have a sensor mat
which extends out over the bolsters
(e.g. Mini Cooper).
Please be advised that it is not
recommended to install ANY kind of
seat heater pad over this sensor!
This section addresses necessary precautions regarding Pacific Heat and your side impact air bag safety features, should your
vehicle have this equipment. If your vehicle has an air bag system, your front passenger seat may be equipped with an OCS sensor.
What is an OCS Sensor?
OCS is an acronym for Occupancy Classification System.
An OCS Sensor is a device which senses the presence of a person occupying the front right seat component.
Your vehicle’s computer uses this data to activate the air bag safety feature for that seat component.
There are 3 (three) types of OCS sensors commonly in use: > Rail Mount OCS Sensor <
OK to use regular installation of Pacific Heat on seats
The seat heater pad does not interfere with OCS sensor
Sensor is located on the seat rails near the floor
> Silicon Gel Bladder OCS Sensor <
OK to use regular installation of Pacific Heat on seats
The seat heater pad does not interfere with OCS sensor
Sensor resides in metal pan/seat support under the seat foam
> OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT<
Located on the FOAM SURFACE of either cushion or backrest
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL ANY SEAT HEATER PAD
WHERE A SEAT SENSOR MAT IS PRESENT
Contact Your Supplier About Obtaining
Pacific Heat Bolster Mount Accessory Pads
Today !

Listing channels are at least 10?apart.
10?
DO NOT BEND OR FOLD PAD
3INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
6
Before
Beginning
Your
Installation:
•Have your seat heater kit installed by a qualified technician or installer.
•Use original Pacific Heat Seat Heater components only
•Disconnect vehicle battery terminals. Be sure to take note of any
electronics security codes (navigation system, etc) prior to disconnection.
•This equipment is for installation UNDER the factory upholstery. Your
upholstery must be REMOVEABLE to use this heater. It is not
recommended to install Pacific Heat under bonded seat skins.
•It is important to follow this installation procedure step by step.
Any Pacific
Heat installed under bonded seat skins is not warrantied.
•Seat heater pads must be installed 100% contoured to the seat foam. This
means the pad should be free of any folds, bends, creases or gathers.
•The pad should have a solid bond to the foam such that it will remain
COMPLETELY STATIONARY throughout its usage after the installation is
complete. It is suggested to use extra adhesive to cover the entire bottom
of the pad to achieve this. 3M Adhesive Spray or heavy duty double sided
carpet tape works great to achieve this.
•Refer to Page 8 of this guide for instruction on how to cut pad for fitting.
•Route wires so that they are protected and not stressed while still
allowing the seat components to move freely.
•Route Pad lead wires so that they extend out the rear of the seat - not the
front of the seat. Premature wire fatigue can result from in/out
passenger movement if the wires are extended out the front of your seat.
•Ensure the area of installation is free of sharp objects to safeguard against
unintended pad damage during and after your install.
•Do not modify seat covers or seams of seat with side impact air bag safety
features. Only the listing wire casing/pockets may be modified if present.
•Consult the parts department of a car dealership that sells your vehicle to
determine the presence of an air bag sensor on the front passenger seat.
IMPORTANT
The installation method laid out in this manual affords the highest level of user
safety and optimal performance for this equipment.
Warranty for this equipment remains valid ONLY when the installation method
and recommendations presented within this manual are fully adhered to.
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Hey! Just Sayin’ ...
Do your self a favor....read the guide!
Things do change now and again...
Keep Yourself on the Leading Edge! :)
Hey! Just Sayin’ ...
There should be no chance of shifting for your seat heater
pad once your upholstery is re-installed.
Use what ever adhesion you like...as long as it is
non-flammable when fully dry....

4INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Remove backrest and seat bottom
covers by detaching sewn “J” clips
from one another. These clips are
usually located at the bottom of
the seat back. This may require the
seat back to be folded all the
way forward or backward
depending on accessibility.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Place heating pads on bare foam
of both backrest and seat bottom.
Write down Pad ID # on the
Product Registration Form
(page 14)..
Align pads so that wire sockets
go between backrest and seat
bottom (See Fig. 4-1).
Using a pen, mark the area to be
cut from each pad for seat listings
to be reattached to the seat.
Ensure the vehicle is on a level
surface, in park and the hand
brake is engaged.
Disconnect red(positive) battery
cable. Failure to do so may result
in faulty system codes.
Unbolt the seat from floor and
unplug any wires connected
to the seat.
Wrap cloth or foam around metal
feet of seat to protect interior and
installer. Now carefully remove
the seat from vehicle.
7
IMPORTANT
The installation method laid out in this manual affords the highest level of user
safety and optimal performance for this equipment.
Warranty for this equipment remains valid ONLY when the installation method
and recommendations presented within this manual are fully adhered to.
Please Read
This seat heater kit should be operated at
12V +/- 1 V and connected into your vehicle’s electrical
circuitry as a ‘switched’ appliance.
It should only be able to operate when your ignition is
ON.
Its up to you where you want to grab power from as
long as it is a ‘switched’ source for the seat heater.
Fig. 4-1
Be sure to place the MASTER PAD
on the BACKREST !
Placing the master pad on the
backrest will result in a more
consistent cycling of the
thermostats in the seat heater
circuitry.
Install pads such
that the pad lead
wires extend out
the REAR of the
seat (as shown).

8
BUS LINES
BUS LINES
NoYes
2“ 2“
½” ½“
HOW TOMODIFY THE PAD FOR FIT
DO NOT cut the pad so
that you have one long
cut down the vertical
dimension of the pad.
DO NOT make the pad
any shorter than 12” in
length
You may remove up to a maximum of 7 inches if you wish to shorten the seat heater pad.
Use a SHARP cutting tool to make a clean cut straight across from one side to the other.
The width of the pad may not be changed.
Use a SERIES of holes or small rectangles to make room for your listing wire casing.
Hole edges must have a minimum of ½” clearance to avoid contacting each other after
installation. DO NOT USE A RAZOR CUT SLIT AS A HOLE. This has a high potential to create
a burn.
Create TABS in your listing wire casing to fit down through the holes FIRST before inserting
the listing wire for attachment to the seat frame.
A. A.
C.
C.
B.
B.
IMPORTANT
The installation method laid out in this manual affords the highest level of user
safety and optimal performance for this equipment.
Warranty for this equipment remains valid ONLY when the installation method
and recommendations presented within this manual are fully adhered to.
Please Read

- DO NOT connect it directly to the battery.
Doing so will cause battery drainage
when engine is not running.
Once a power source is located,
extend the “Power Wires” underneath
the vehicle’s trim or carpet to the seat
bottom. Keep enough length for the
seat to slide all the way forward and
backward. Make sure the end with a
connector is the end by the seat.
Never install wiring directly under
an occupant’s feet area.
9.
10.
11.
12. Find a suitable surface that is flush
and has enough space to fit the
universal switch and wires behind it.
The switch is often installed on either
the plastic section of the seat’s side
or in the center - portion of the dash.
Once you have found the right
location, drill a 21mm (13 /16 inch)
hole through the desired surface and
pull the switch wiring pigtail though
the hole. Attach the switch wiring
pigtail to the main wiring harness
(underneath the trim) and push the
switch firmly in the hole until you
hear a “Click”.
After securing the heating pad to seat
foam, put the seat cover back on with
any seat plastics or upholstery that
you previously took out.
Locate an onboard accessory
triggered power source (supplies
current only when the key is in ACC
position) which is able to deliver up
to 8 Amp current. This source may be
located in your vehicle’s fuse box,
- See the vehicle owner’s manual to
help find the location of an appropriate
power source or talk to your supplier
about other options (such as “Fuse Stackers”
or “Power Distribution Bypass Modules”).
Carefully cut away the marked
material making sure
NOT to cut the conductor buss lines.
7.
8. Remove the adhesive tape backing
from the bottom side of the seat
heater pad and carefully place the
pad on the seat in the desired location.
The holes you cut should align with the
listing.
Make sure pad is not bent and folded
(See Fig. 3-2 on page 5). This step is
crucial in maintaining safety and
warranty of this product.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CONTINUED . . .
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DO NOT BEND OR FOLD PAD
Fig. 3.2
IMPORTANT
The installation method laid out in this manual affords the highest level of user
safety and optimal performance for this equipment.
Warranty for this equipment remains valid ONLY when the installation method
and recommendations presented within this manual are fully adhered to.
Please Read
The switch head is keyed
(notched) so that you may align it
properly in your mounting hole.
This notch is located on the side of the switch
head opposite to the LED and is 7/16” in length.

RED
LIGHT
NO
LIGHT
GREEN
LIGHT
SH-R-03sw: Universal Dual Temperature Seat Heater Switch
“ OFF ”
10
“ LOW ” “ HIGH ”
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CONTINUED . . .
Make sure the seat heater switch is
set to “off” position (middle position
on the universal round switch) and
connect the red cable to the
positive battery post that you took
off in step 2.
14.
15. Turn on the ignition to the
accessory position and test
the HIGH and LOW settings
TESTING & OPERATION
IMPORTANT
The installation method laid out in this manual affords the highest level of user
safety and optimal performance for this equipment.
Warranty for this equipment remains valid ONLY when the installation method
and recommendations presented within this manual are fully adhered to.
Please Read
13. Mount the seats back into the vehicle and
reconnect any previously disconnected wires
Ensure the seat heater power wires are
securely connected into your seat heater
main harness assembly.
Connect the seat heater HOT wire (red) to the
previously identified safe power source.
Secure the seat heater GROUND (black) wire
to the vehicle chasse, or, a ground wire capable
of handling the extra load.
The seat heater draws 5.0A - 5.8A on HIGH at a
voltage of 13.8V. 13.8 V is the typical regulated
operating value for most automotive electrical
systems after warm-up.
In-Pad thermostats are rated for 75°C (167°F)

Excessive contact with any liquid
can adversely affect the performance
of the seat heating pad and
reduces its service life.
WARNING !
at any time you feel that the seat heater
is too hot and/or causing dizziness due
to overheating.
an unusual smell develops when the
seat heating unit is switched on or if
there is an uneven heat distribution.
if seat is wet or damp
if occupant is wearing damp or wet clothing
for drying clothes / objects
DO NOT OPERATE
SEAT HEATING PAD :
11
TURN OFF THE SWITCH IF :
5USER SAFETY GUIDELINES
If any of the above occurs, turn off your seat
heater and have your equipment checked by
your installer.

DO NOT operate the seat heating
unit unless a passenger is sitting on it.
The passenger must be able to feel
heat and be able to react accordingly.
DO NOT allow people who experience
difficulty with feeling heat including
paraplegic persons, and young children
to use the seat heating unit to avoid
potential injury.
DO NOT leave heating unit switched
on unsupervised. Caution needs to be
taken when one is near the seat heater
switch to avoid unintentional
activation of the seat heating unit.
If the seat occupant feels an excessive
temperature after the seat heating unit
has been switched on; change to low
temperature setting to reduce heat or
switch off completely.
Do not allow heating pads to come into
contact with metal or sharp objects
such as knives, tools or anything which
could penetrate or damage seat
surface and heating pads.
The “High” setting of the seat heater is
unsuitable for continuous operation as
it puts load on the vehicle battery.
For personal safety and to prevent
battery drainage,the seat heater MUST
NOT be able to generate heat while the
vehicle ignition is switched off.
The recommended location of the
seat heater fuse is within 12 inches of
the tapped power source.
Fuse Location – for customer reference:
________________________________
DO NOT put sharp or very heavy
objects on top of the seat as they can
damage seat surface and heating pads.
When a seat heater is switched on, do
not cover the seat with insulating
materials including blankets, rugs,
jackets, cushions, bags, handbags,
retro-fitted seat mats, children’s seats,
seat reinforcement etc. The function of
seatheaters could be affected if it is
operated while these materials are
present. This can damage seat and
cause injuries to seat occupant.
DO NOT expose the heating pad to
excessive moisture. Small amounts of
the following liquid does not adversely
affect the heating pad from being
operated safely and continuously after
it has dried out: perspiration,
beverages (ex. Coffee, cola, mineral
water, etc.), brine (Saltwater – 5% in
solution), cleaning agents containing
ammonia (10%) by volume), cleaning
agents containing alcohol (1-% by
volume), cleaning agents for plastic
or vinyl or soap water.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
8.
9.
10.
6.
F o l l o w t h e s e g u i d e l i n e s o n a d a i l y b a s i s :
12
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR SEAT HEATER IS INSTALLED AS AN IGNITION TRIGGERED 12V ACCESSORY.
USER SAFETY GUIDELINES CONTINUED . . .

6TROUBLE-SHOOTING
?
IF THEN
Seat Heater is not turning on
LED is NOT on Verify the fuse and change it if necessary
Seat heater heats up but
LED stays off LED in switch is defective
Uneven heat distribution Turn OFF the seat heater and consult
with a professional installation center.
Fuse burns out repeatedly Check fuse if it is rated at 7.5 Amp. Consult
with a professional installation center if
it reoccurs.
Seat Heater turns on
but no heat can be felt
LED turns ON
Connection from seat heater to wiring
harness may have loosened. Turn off the
seat heater switch and take out the vehicle's
key. Now reconnect the seat heater to wiring
harness until you hear a "click". DO NOT try
this on your own, have a professional do that
for you.If nothing of above works, you may
have a defective heating pad or wiring
harness. Contact your installer for more help.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Please contact your installer
or local distributor.
13
IMPORTANT
The installation method laid out in this manual affords the highest level of user
safety and optimal performance for this equipment.
Warranty for this equipment remains valid ONLY when the installation method
and recommendations presented within this manual are fully adhered to.
Please Read

7WARRANTY (LIMITED NON-TRANSFERABLE)
14
THE FOLLOWING VOIDS
THIS WARRANTY:
If the “Installation Guidelines”, “Pad Alteration -
Procedure”, and “User Safety Instructions” of this
handbook are not followed completely and accurately.
Any unauthorized repair made to the seat heater.
Modification of the seat heater harness/connectors.
( Modifications may be done to the PADS only in the
way specified in this installation guide. )
( Incorrect Installation )
1.
2.
3.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS:
Replacement Parts are covered for six months
or the remainder of the original warranty
period - whichever is longer.
In the event of a burn on the seat cover and/or foam,
the replacement of parts only are covered.
Photo documentation is required and in most
cases the parts must be returned for examination.
Damage to product in transit is not covered.
ONE YEAR WARRANTY ONLY ON SWITCH SH-R-03sw.
Labor is not covered under this warranty - equipment only -
This claim must be filed with courier.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PACIFIC HEAT SEAT HEATERS ARE WARRANTED TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS / 36, 000 MILES (60,000 KILOMETERS)
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE “ORIGINAL” END USER OF THE PRODUCT
AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE IF THE VEHICLE IS SOLD/GIVEN TO A NEW OWNER
WARRANTY COVERS EQUIPMENT ONLY AND DOES NOT COVER LABOR / FREIGHT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS
8 PRODUCT REGISTRATION
1
2
ORIGINAL END USER’S RESPONSIBILITY :
Installation Company :
Purchase Date :
PAD ID # : ( SEE DIAGRAM Page 4)
Installation Date :
Mileage at Installation : COMPLETE VIN # :
Vehicle Make :
Vehicle Year :
Vehicle Model :
Proof of purchase must be retained to claim warranty. Warranty is only
valid if your product is registered within 30 days after installation.
EMAIL above details to : [e-mail]
Please retrieve the following information before you register your product.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS FROM A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR YOU THAT
YOU CHECK ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER WILL BE SENT BACK TO THE
EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU PROVIDE WITHIN 48-72 BUSINESS HOURS OF YOUR REGISTRATION
SUBMISSION. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR FULL VIN NUMBER.

January 2016
C r e a t e Y O U R P r e m i u m K i t !
( RED LIGHT )
“ HIGH ”
“ LOW ”
( GREEN LIGHT )
“ OFF ”
( NO LIGHT )

Installer’s Notes:
Install Date: __________