Kit arrived with no instructions. I plan on trimming the length of the heaters. Is any special treatment needed for the trimmed end.
752782
No special treatment required, but they can only be cut in one direction. I found directions online at http://www.donmar.com/Tech/SH-R-01%20InstallGuide.pdf, or just search "seat heaters sh-r-01"
2110642
I didn't, my husband melted the ends with a hot knife and stuck them together. Been using them for years with no problems.
502605
the directions should be included in the merchandise...if this was bought from the same vendor mine was..forget instructions..mine didn't even have heating control units and had been tampered with before delivery!!! The seller of this product was a rip off vendor!!!
602729
No special tools needed at all. Also, the fans work really well with the casing. If u send me your email address I can send you a pic of what it looks like after its all installed.
1920361
No instructions. I looked on you tube. There are a lot of people showing how to do it.
1820596
You wouldn't need to trim it, the unit is intentionally made larger to give your slide proper protection from the elements. This kit comes with everything needed for proper installation.
277543
Yes, the directions tell you where the heater connection is located. Just line it up and screw it on, has frame mounts for cord, and tie-wrap the end in place. 20 minutes easy.
219357
Slip a 1" piece of heat shrink tubing on the wire to be crimped. Dip the stripped wire into some solder flux, place the connector on a hard surface (like the flat top of a vise), insert the wire into the connector, place the side edge of a large flat blade screwdriver on top of the connector centered over the wire holder, then smack the screwdriver blade edge with a hammer. This puts a nice crimp in the connector. I strip the wire so about an eighth of an inch of bare wire is exposed after the crimping is done. Then I use a a small torch to wick solder into the connector. Shrink the tubing over the rear on the connector and bare section of the wire. Heat shrink is not absolutely necessary as the wires are deep enough in the connector body to prevent shorts. Wish I could post a picture! The screwdriver is held horizontal with the 'thin' part of the blade vertical on top of the connector. The bigger the screwdriver the better. A big blunt chisel could be used, but I'd be afraid of cutting the connector in half. Hope this helps.
218222
No instructions included, but that is exactly what I do. I use a double boiler. Check pinterest for recipes and directions.
612772
This is how I did it----and it works perfectly by the way----I bought an inexpensive exhaust chimney set up. 'Goes like this: 1. a rectangular dryer vent housing that fits over the entire top of the L5. I removed the handle from the heater and attached the vent where the screws secure the handle. The vent has a 3" pipe fixture on it. 2. cut a 5" hole in our cabin----through the ceiling and out of the roof in the bathroom----and then took sheet roof flashing and fashioned a tube to use as a heat block from the 3" exhaust pipe going up and out of the cabin. 3. the 3" exhaust pipe and a articulating elbow----fitted to my needs through the roof 4. self sealing rubber chimney flashing----3" of course with----raised to about 2' from the roof. 5. a wire mesh over the chimney, then a chimney cap 6. tar the seams everywhere you can. I hope this helps. I made my assembly with wood trim in the bathroom as well.
1128631
U can solder stripped/cleaned ends together and use heat shrink sleeves. Or use twist caps, which I'd not recommend.
1128629
I spliced the wires together and used heat shrink covers. It's not exactly the best way to do it but the results were clean and safe.
1289478
The parts in this heater element set are shorter than the ones I replaced. I manufactured brackets to span the shortage, basically hanger strap will do it. The defrost operation is working fine.
1676167
This is in the realm of "all things are possible given infinite time and financial resources" . . .Although I have not gone out to my well house to check my heat tape, my impression is that cutting to a sorter length would require some sort of electrical patch on the cut . . .how are you at soldering? Although I do not know the application you are planning for . . .would it be possible to wind the heat tape tighter (more winds per foot) to take up the excess? Again . . I have not re-read nor can I recall the installation instructions which might have something to say about how close the winds are. Hope this helps.
954514
Yes, mine did come with instructions that were actually quite helpful. Yours must be missing. Try contacting them through their website....they might just send you one for free rather than returning the kit through Amazon.
2197638
Hello we advise to have all items professionally installed. None of our parts come with instructions. Thank you
1910610
There should been a bar that came with the heater. Mount the bar then hook the heater. Make sure you mount in a secure place away from furniture.