Powerblanket B0226109 User Manual

Warning and Instruction Guide

Contents

1. Warnings and Safety

2. Handling, Maintenance and Instructions

3. Folding Instructions

4. Troubleshooting

1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY

-Before and after every use, inspect your Powerblanket® product for rips, tears or holes of any kind, and
inspect the power supply cord for damage. Do not return to service or apply power to any damaged
Powerblanket® product.

- When in use, a Powerblanket product might be placed over warning labels or instructions on other
products. You should be familiar with the content and location of such warning labels or instructions
before covering them with the Powerblanket product. The warnings and instructions provided in this
guide relate only to the Powerblanket product, and should not be used as a substitute for any warnings
or instructions on other products used with the blanket. Powerblanket makes no representations as to
suitability for use with specific products. For questions regarding whether other products may be used
safely with a Powerblanket product, please refer to the warnings and instructions provided with the
covered product, and/or contact the product manufacturer.

- Any labels or information attached to Powerblanket blankets for products other than the blanket have
been included as a convenience to consumers. Powerblanket cannot verify the accuracy and adequacy
of such labels and consumers should refer to the other product for additional warnings and guidance.

-Always use a Ground Fault Protection Device when using
Powerblanket products.

-Never connect to a higher voltage power supply than what
is listed on the cord tag.

-Never use ungrounded, worn, or damaged extension cords.

-Do not submerge Powerblanket products in liquids. They
are liquid resistant, but not liquid proof.

-Never pull, drag, or lift the product by the power cord.

-Never connect to power when the product is folded up.

-When using a product that has an arrow and the word “TOP” by the cord, install this side of the blanket
at the top of the vessel. Installing in any other configuration will decrease the results.

-Powerblanket products are designed to operate in most environmental conditions without additional
insulation. Do not cover the product.

-Do not place heavy objects on the product and never walk on it.

2. HANDLING, MAINTENANCE AND INSTRUCTIONS

-Clean surfaces daily of all dirt and debris with a mild soap and warm water and then inspect for rips,
tears, or holes of any kind. Do not return to service until repaired. To retain the warranty, patch all
holes using the Powerblanket blanket vinyl repair kit.

-Be sure the work area is free of sharp objects that may puncture or tear your Powerblanket product.

-Make sure that the side marked COLD, or sometimes the side with straps, is facing AWAY from the
surface requiring heat.

-Prepare for storage by removing all debris that may pierce the outer shell. If possible, avoid folding the
product. If folding is necessary, follow the steps below.

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1-Start with the cold side facing
up. Fold one quarter to center,
cold side to cold side as above.

2-Then fold the blanket one
quarter to center again, cold side
to cold side as above.

3-Then fold the blanket in half,
cold side to cold side as above.

3. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS

-When folding the blanket avoid creasing and crumpling. Fold lines should have an arch to prevent
damage to the product.

Note: Only fold the blanket as many times as necessary to prepare for storage. Excessive folding and
creasing may damage the product! Never fold the blanket hot to hot. Never roll up the product.

4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Note: Test only when the product is disconnected from the power source.

-Check the product supply and extension cords to ensure that they are working properly.

-Check the product for any damage. (For example, puncture holes, rips, cuts, tears, nails, staples, form

spikes, or melted/deformed spots.)

-Check the electrical resistance characteristics of the product using an ohmmeter. To do an ohmmeter

test, follow these four steps.

1. Disconnect the plug of the product from the power supply.

2. Inspect the plug and cord for signs of damage. Do not use the product if it has a damaged plug

or cord. If the plug and cord are not damaged, please continue with the troubleshooting.

3. Connect the ohmmeter to the blades of the plug on the blanket (see below). Compare the

meter reading with that shown on the cord tag of the product. The reading should be within +/­10% of the value on the cord tag. If it is lower by
10%, there may be excessive moisture within the
blanket, or the heater may have been damaged. If it
is higher by 10%, the product may have been
damaged.

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4. There should be high electrical resistance from the ground post to either of the blades on the

plug of your blanket. Connect the ohmmeter from the ground post to one of the blades (see
below). Note the reading. Then, connect the ohmmeter from the ground post to the other
blade on the plug. Both of these readings should be greater than 75,000 ohms (75 kΩ). The
higher the better. A low reading indicates that the product was damaged.

-Please contact your distributor or the manufacturer for more assistance.

Blade-to-Blade. Blade-to-Ground Post.

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