BERTSCHAT PRO Heated Shirt User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BERTSCHAT
Table of Contents
BERTSCHAT PRO Heated Shirt
Product Information: Heated Shirt
The Heated Shirt is a wearable garment that provides warmth and comfort in cold weather conditions. It features a heating function that can be controlled through buttons on the sleeve. The shirt has LED indicators to display the temperature settings and battery level.
Product Usage Instructions
- To switch on the heating function, press the button on thesleeve.
- Pressing the button again will change the temperaturesettings.
- When 3 LEDs are visible, the shirt is heating at maximumpower.
- 2 or 1 LED indicates heating at lower levels, allowing forlonger battery life.
- Press the button once more at the lowest level to turn off theheating function.
- A sensor in the shirt ensures that the temperature alwaysremains at the set value.
After usage, always disconnect the battery connector and store the battery in the designated pocket on the shirt. Keep the batteries in a dry and clean place at room temperature.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact your supplier.
BEFORE FIRST USE
The batteries are not fully charged and must therefore be charged before first use for 8 hours minimum, regardless of the colour of the indicator LED. To get started insert the charger plugs in the charging ports of the batteries. Fully charging the batteries activates them, thus allowing the full capacity to be accessed. The LED on the charger lights up in red during charging and turns green once the battery is fully charged. Finally, remove the batteries from the charger, place one in the appropriate pocket in the shirt and connect it to the plug.
SWITCHING ON THE HEATING
The shirt is switched on by pressing the button on the sleeve. After that,
pressing the button again changes the tem-perature settings. When 3 LEDs are
visible the shirt is heating at maximum power while 2 or 1 LED indicates
heating at the lower levels, allowing for longer battery life. Pressing once
more at the lowest level turns the heating function off.
A sensor in the shirt ensures that the temperature always remains at the set
value.
OPERATING TIME
The heating duration of the shirt depends on several factors: primarily the
ambient temperature and secondly the level of insulation worn over the heated
shirt. Lastly, a high setting will obviously deplete the batteries faster than
any of the lower settings. It should also be noted that the batteries only
reach their full charging capacity after a few charging cycles.
Consider ordering an additional battery pack for longer use time.
SWITCHING OFF
The heating function is switched off by pressing the ON/OFF button on the
shirt until the LEDs no longer light up or alternatively by simply
disconnecting the batteries.
After use of the shirt, always disconnect the battery and keep them stored in
the pocket of the shirt intended for that purpose. Store the shirt and the
batteries in a dry and clean environment at room temperature.
STORAGE AND BATTERY MAINTENANCE
If you don’t intend on using the shirt for a longer period, we recommended storing the batteries charged between 50 and 75%. To do this first fully charge the battery and then switch on the shirt at the highest setting for 20 – 30 minutes. Finally make sure to disconnect the batterie from the shirt. We urge to repeat these steps every 2 months to ensure that the batteries remain in good condition.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Always switch off the shirt after use.
- Disconnect the battery when not in use.
- Store shirt, battery, and adapter in a cool and dry location.
- The batteries should only be charged with the original charger.
- Always remove the battery from the shirt before charging it.
- Never pull the shirt too hard, the heating elements could get damaged.
- Keep the shirt away from sharp or pointed objects.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
- Only wash by hand! Use a soft washing agent and handle the shirt with care.
- Only allow the shirt to dry naturally and do not place it on the heating or any other heat source.
- If the shirt is damp, allow it to dry fully before charging.
- Do not dry clean the shirt.
- Do not iron the shirt.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you notice that the shirt does not get warm, you can do the following test:
- Fully charge the battery. Check that the LED on the charger lights up in green/red.
- Insert the connector plug of the shirt in port on the battery intended for this purpose. Now place the battery back in the storage pocket on the right side of the shirt.
- The heating is switched on when pressing the black silicon ON/OFF button on the sleeve. The LED on the silicon button lights up to confirm that the heating function is switched on.
- If the LED lights up, the shirt is heating: the heat from the shirt should be felt after about 1 minute.
- If you have several batteries, interchange them.
- Is the shirt still not functioning? Please contact your supplier.
WARNINGS
- The shirt is not suitable for use by minors.
- Do not make any changes to the shirt and/or battery.
- In case of damage to battery or charger, stop using the product.
- Leave the protective plastic around the battery.
- If the battery swells up, immediately stop using it and contact the supplier.
- Do not drill through the battery packs or make holes in the battery in any other way.
- Make sure the heating elements do not overlap while active and not being worn as this could lead to a situation where the shirt overheats.
- This product is only intended to be used by people and should not be used on animals.
- The shirt can become very warm. If you have a reduced sensitivity to heat or cold, we recommend consulting a doctor first.
- In case of a higher ambient temperature, the sensation of heat will be stronger. In that case, set the shirt to a lower position that does feel comfortable.
- In case of incorrect use of the battery, there is a possible explosion hazard.
- Avoid direct skin contact with the heating elements as this could lead to skin burns. If you notice a hole in the fabric or a visible heating wire, stop using the shirt and contact your supplier immediately.
IMPORTANT
- Please carefully read the user manual before use.
- This product is not suitable for children
- This product is not suitable for persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or persons who are under supervision and/or do not understand hazards. All above-mentioned persons should not be allowed to use this product.
- Children are never allowed to play with this product.
- Cleaning and care should not be performed by children who are not supervised.
- The heated products and the battery packs should be regularly checked for signs of wear or damage. If such signs are visible, the product has been used incorrectly, or if the product does not function, we urge the customer to stop using it and to send it back.
- Elderly people or persons with reduced sensitivity of the skin are advised to not use the product.
- The product may not be used for warming animals.
- If you have difficulty sensing heat or cold (disabled persons, etc.), please consult your doctor before using the product.
- Regularly check your body for any discolourations of the skin. Heating at too high intensity for long periods of time can cause burns.
- The heated products may only be used in combination with the original batteries.
- Always use the original supplied charger for charging. It is only intended for indoor use and should not be exposed to humidity.
- Never try to open or repair a battery yourself.
- In case of questions or any failures, always immediately contact the supplier.
- Do not make any changes to the product and do not use it for any other purposes.
- Repairs to the battery packs and other components should only be performed by the manufacturer.
- Hand in used battery packs at a collection point for electronic waste.
- Explosion hazard: do not store battery packs near a heat source and do not throw them in open fire.
- Never drill through the battery packs. Explosion hazard.
- The product is not intended for use in hospitals.
- The technology used in the heated products is compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations. Whether the product can be used in the vicinity of other sensitive electronic products (such as pacemakers, etc.) must be confirmed by the manufacturers of these electronic products.
- Make sure that no other objects are placed on top of the product during storage, as it could bend the heating filaments.
- If an environment is entered that has a considerably higher temperature, the heating must be switched off to prevent overheating of the body.
- Never use heated products in combination with other heated products, too much heat can lead to overheating.
DISPOSING OF THE BATTERIES
As we also supply batteries with our product, we are obliged according to
legislation that applies to batteries to point out the following to you:
Batteries may not be disposed of as household waste. The consumer is legally
obliged to return batteries separately after use. Old batteries could contain
harmful substances that could damage your health or the environment if not
properly stored and disposed of. However, batteries also contain important raw
materials such as iron, zinc, manga-nese, or nickel and can be reused. After
use, you can return the batteries to us or hand them in for free at a location
near you (e.g., at a shop or a municipal collection point). The crossed waste
container symbol indicates that batteries should never be thrown out with your
household waste.
If you have any questions or if anything is unclear, please contact your
supplier.