User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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THE JUMP START® HEAT MAT THERMOSTAT
The Jump Start Heat Mat Thermostat™ is a digital temperature control
device that allows gardeners to select and maintain opmum roong
temperatures for faster seedling or cung growth. It is compable with all
Jump Start Heat Mats and most other seedling heat mats.
SET UP THE THERMOSTAT
1. Insert the probe approximately 1" – 1½" into the roong area.
2. Posion the thermostat up and away from seedling trays and stray
water. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE THERMOSTAT.
3. Plug the heat mat into the thermostat.
4. Plug the thermostat’s power cord into the power source/electrical
outlet. The POWER LED lights up.
5. Set the maximum desired temperature for the heat mat.
USING THE CONTROLLER
1. Press the SET buon to display the current pre-set temperature. The
thermostat’s LED screen shows the current temperature whenever the
SET buon is not acvated.
2. Press and hold the SET buon unl the LED starts to blink, then you
are able to adjust the temperature up or down by pushing the (UP)
or (DOWN) arrows. The thermostat’s LED screen shows the numbers
as you cycle through them. Press the SET buon again to set the chosen
temperature. The HEATING light cycles on when the mat is in the process
of heang. When the LED is not lit, the mat is not providing heat. The light
turns o automacally when the mat reaches the pre-set temperature.
3. Press and hold the (DOWN) arrow buon for three seconds to
display the temperature in Celsius. Press and hold the (UP) arrow
buon to display the temperature in Fahrenheit.
TIPS
The Digital Heat Mat is designed to achieve the desired heat temperature
within ve hours. If it takes longer than ve hours, or if the mat runs for
longer than 5 hours, desired temperatures are not being reached. To
conserve power and increase the mat’s eecveness, move the mat to a
more insulated surface. You can also add a humidity dome to cover the
seedling tray, which aides in heat retenon.
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE CONTROLLER IN WATER.
If the probe’s temperature reaches 108 degrees F, the automac safety shut-
o is acvated.
In the event that you would like to use your thermostat to control air
temperature, we’ve included a sucon cup so that the probe can be
mounted outside the roong area. Simply clip the sucon cup over the
probe and apply to desired area. It
may help to moisten the sucon cup
prior to scking it.
WARRANTY: The Jump Start
Heat Mat Thermostat is guaranteed
to the original owner for one full
year against defects in workmanship
and materials. Save your receipt – a
copy is required for all warrant
work. Return the Heat Mat to your
place of purchase.
Heat Mat Thermostat
Plant Type C0 F0 C0 F0 C0 F0
Verbena Family
Herbs, shrubs, trees
18 65 24 75 18 65
Flowering plants
Alyssum 21 70 16 60 10 50
Aster 21 70 24 75 18 65
Calendula 21 70 16 60 10 50
Dahlia 21 70 24 75 18 65
Dianthis 21 70 16 60 10 50
Petunia 21-27 70-80 16 60 10 50
Marigold 21-24 70-75 24 75 18 65
Fruits and Veggies
27 80 24 75 18 65
Salvia 21 70 24 75 18 65
Nicotiana 21 70 24 75 18 65
Optimum plant
temperatures
Temperature for
seed germination
Temperature for transplant growth
DAY NIGHT
OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE CHART
The ideal temperature is crucial to growing strong healthy plants.
Excessive heat or cool results in poor growth quality.
1080F
420C
700F
21C
680F
20C
Cucumbers, Eggplant, Melons, Peppers, Squash, Tomatoes