Webasto CARBONTECH User manual

Presents
CARBONTECH™ Seat Heater
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Notice to Users
The seat heater is designed to control the temperature of the lower and upper seat
segment of the front seats. Proper temperature control of the vehicle seat increase the
driver‘s comfort and enhances basic health. The seat heater operates in two power
levels and can only be engaged with the ignition turned on. The switch label “HI”
denotes the function best used to power up the seat heater in cold ambient
temperatures.
After the system is running for a while the seat heater should be switched to the “LO”
position for maximum comfort. This keeps the system from generating too much heat
when running continuously. The low position will provide the best comfort for normal
operations.
The seat heater may be turned “OFF” by placing the rocker switch in the center position.
The seat heater is equipped with safety device which senses and prohibits overheat
conditions. If the seat heater is operated for extended times in the “HI” position, it may
be possible for the thermo probe to shut the heater down. In such event it may take a
few minutes until the system will re-engage again without action needed from the
drivers (provided the switch is still in the on position). A 10 Amp fuse protects against
electrical shorts and other malfunctions.

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Features – Functions – Benefits
•The CARBONTECH™ Seat Heater system is made from the highest quality
carbon fiber material.
•Higher density of carbon fiber mesh produces approx. 7% higher heating
capacity and ramp-up times over other competitive products.
•Patented solution of a Teflon™ encapsulated side channel for added protection
and durability.
•Large dual heating elements with the latest carbon fiber technology.
•Automatic thermo-controller for consistent temperature regulation.
•Encapsulated water-proof relay.
•Universal harness with in-line fuse.
•Round lighted High / Low switch.
•Rapid heat-up time with the best and most even heat distribution.
•Carbon fiber mesh: not prone to local overheating or power disruption.
•OEM-approved product: Currently being installed in a large variety of domestic
and foreign vehicles.
•CARBONTECH™ Seat Heaters meet or exceed QS9000, ISO9001/2 quality
standards and comply with FMVSS 302 standards.

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Warranty Instructions and Procedures
Webasto Product Inc. carries a one year limited warranty beginning from the date of
installation. The warranty covers proven fabrication and materials deficiencies. Not
covered in the warranty are damages resulting from:
•Improper handling of components and seat heater systems.
•Failure to follow installation instructions.
•Unauthorized installation.
•Installations by staff not qualified or certified to do the installation.
•Transportation and freight.
The warranty covers only material. Subsequent damage of any kind, even as result of
damage or flawed components (supplied by vendor) is not covered. The vendor‘s
warranty procedures must be followed to become eligible for a claim. The vendor
reserves the discretionary right to determine whether the defective unit will be repaired,
replaced entirely or whether only components will be sent to correct the defects. All
freight, packaging and other associated cost must be covered by the buyer. Vendor
reserves the right to conduct repairs of defective units either at the location of the buyer
or any other location specified, agreed and communicated between the vendor’s place
of business and the buyer. Potential transport and freight cost must be covered by
buyer unless otherwise specified by vendor. Only such warranty claims can be
processed and honored, where buyer provides the vendor at the time of the claim with
the following documents:
•Proof of purchase (invoice)
•Proof of payment
•Proof of installation by authorized and qualified installer (following published
installation guide lines and directions) incl. mileage reading at the moment of
installation.
•Both labels on the seat heater system‘s heater pads must contain
comprehensive vehicle data like year, make and
•Model of the car as well as the date of seat heater system installation.

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Safety Advice
¾Do not place any heavy, sharp or pointed objects on the seats.
¾Any fluid spilled on the seats may destroy the seat heater and may cause
damage to the vehicle. Never operate the seat heater while the seats are
wet or soaked with fluid.
¾Do not keep insulating material (sheets, covers, coats) on the seats while
the seat heater is running. Do not place heat sensitive objects on the seats
while the seat heater is running.
¾To protect damage and discharge of the battery, avoid seat heater
operation for extensive time periods without a running engine.
¾Individuals, extra sensitive to heat, should only operate the seat heater in
the “LO” position.

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