Contra-indications and use under adult supervision
These warmers are not recommended for children under 12. Children, the elderly and disabled people should use this product with care and under supervision.
If you have diabetes, fragile or sensitive skin, circulatory problems, paralysis or damaged nerves, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or are a pregnant woman or in the case of doubt, we recommend that you consult a doctor before use.
Do not apply to frostbite or desensitised skin.
What should you do if your warmer stops heating after an hour?
Remove the warmer from your pocket, it reactivates on contact with the air. When it is reheated, place it back in the pocket.
Good to know: The feeling of warmth is unique to each person. The warmers can heat less in very cold environments.
These warmers can only be used once. Discard in a household waste bin after use.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY WARMER STOPS HEATING AFTER 1 HOUR? OR IF IT DOESN'T HEAT ENOUGH?
This means that the reaction is suppressed by lack of air. Just remove the warmer, give it air, knead it or blow on it to begin the heating process again. You can then put it back in your glove or pocket.
How do you activate it and where are the hand warmers placed?
To use the warmers, carefully read the instructions supplied with the product.
Remove the warmer from the packaging, in an ambient temperature of around 20°C (house, car). Activates on contact with the air At 0°C or 2,000 m altitude, blow several times on the warmer to activate it.
When the warmer is well-heated, after 10 to 15 minutes, place it in a confined space, a coat or trouser pocket. Slip your hands in the pockets to warm up.
BORDERLINE CASES
The warmer is not working:
_ If there isn’t enough air around the warmer : enclosed in neoprene for example.
_ If conditions are extreme: in extreme cold, the warmer provides additional warmth to the operating temperature, but unfortunately it struggles to warm up if the temperature really is too low.
_ If the altitude exceeds 3,000 m, the lack of oxygen reduces the reaction.
Single-use product.
The exothermic reaction consumes the activated charcoal and oxidises the iron. Once the fuel is consumed, the reaction is complete and the powder becomes hard.
What are the precautions for use?
These warmers, exclusively for the hands, should not be placed directly on the skin or any other part of the body. They must not be compressed. Do not use while sleeping. Do not use with cosmetics or other heating devices. Do not place two warmers in the same pocket.
What are the warmers used for?
These warmers are exclusively for use in cold weather, do not use near a heat source: heating in cars, by the fireplace, etc. They are not designed for intensive sports activities and are to be avoided where there is perspiration.
If the warmer seems too hot or if it causes an unpleasant sensation, irritation or a rash, remove it.
