Re: Clipper defroster/footwarmer vs underseat heater
Posted by HH56 On 2015/2/20 16:01:13
That is the standard defroster/footwarmer used with the underseat or as Packard named it, Dualstream heater.
Here is Packards description of the operation in footwarmer mode. Their calling it a small door is appropriate. It is a flap of metal which pivots in the center. Opening is approx 2" long x maybe 1/2" wide on either side of the pivot. You can angle it a little -- wide open shoots air straight to right corner of floor. Not opening wide and it can direct a bit more straight down.
I am amused by the arrows they show in the illustration denoting air flow. The chances of hot air they show getting to the drivers side in any great quantity is not high. Unless the car is equipped with the optional fresh air vent that brings outside air into the rear of the unit, all air is recirculated. Intake is on the right side of the unit directly above and behind the small door. Not much probability hot air will make it to drivers side before getting sucked back in. I suppose with the defroster function moving most of the air eventually the car temp will warm and even out but until it does it is mukluk time for anyone with cold feet.
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Here is Packards description of the operation in footwarmer mode. Their calling it a small door is appropriate. It is a flap of metal which pivots in the center. Opening is approx 2" long x maybe 1/2" wide on either side of the pivot. You can angle it a little -- wide open shoots air straight to right corner of floor. Not opening wide and it can direct a bit more straight down.
I am amused by the arrows they show in the illustration denoting air flow. The chances of hot air they show getting to the drivers side in any great quantity is not high. Unless the car is equipped with the optional fresh air vent that brings outside air into the rear of the unit, all air is recirculated. Intake is on the right side of the unit directly above and behind the small door. Not much probability hot air will make it to drivers side before getting sucked back in. I suppose with the defroster function moving most of the air eventually the car temp will warm and even out but until it does it is mukluk time for anyone with cold feet.
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