Aquatic
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Builders' Choice Owner's Manual & Installation Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before taking your first whirlpool bath, be sure you have performed the “system test.” [See
FINAL SYSTEM TEST & CLEAN
UP
on page 13.] Be sure that you are familiar with all the controls and switches and that the unit is operating properly.
[See
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
on page 14-15.]
1. The water in a whirlpool should never exceed 40° C (104° F). Water temperature between 38° C (100° F) and
40° C (104° F) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Bathing time should be limited to approximately 30 minutes,
followed by a shower to cool down. Longer exposure may result in hyperthermia. The symptoms of this condition are
nausea, dizziness and fainting, which can be fatal. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use
(exceeding 10 -15 minutes) and for young children.
2. If you will not be operating the whirlpool system during your bath, you may fill the bathtub to any comfortable level.
However, if you will operate the system, you must fill the bathtub as described in the section entitled
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
on pages 14-15. This will assure proper operation of the system and keep the jets from spraying
water outside the bathtub.
3.
A few important bathing “DONT’S”-
DO NOT operate the whirlpool system if:
• The bathtub isn’t filled to required levels above jets.
• You’re pregnant (until you’ve consulted your doctor).
• You’re taking medications or drugs that may make you drowsy.
• You’re drinking any form of alcohol.
• You’ve just had a meal. Wait for 30 minutes after eating.
• There is a child in the bathtub who may be left unattended at any time. Never allow small children to remain
unattended in any bathtub.
• There are any small objects in the bathtub. The jet action can move small objects at high speeds, causing pain
and possible injury.
• The safety suction cover is not in place. The suction cover is the large fitting with a pattern of holes on its face,
mounted on the bathtub’s side wall.
See Figure 1.
• You’re smoking. The heat of burning tobacco can damage the bathtub surface. Keep tobacco products and
ashtrays away from the bathtub.
• You have problems with your immunity system (until you have consulted your doctor).
• Never operate electrical appliances (television, hair dryer, radio, telephone, etc.) inside or within five feet (5') of
the bath.
• You are using additional attachments and/or equipment not
recommended by the manufacturer.
• You have a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure,
circulatory system problems, or diabetes, consult with a physician before
using a whirlpool.
• You are under the influence of drugs, anticoagulants, stimulants,
antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, hypnotics, narcotics, or
tranquilizers.
Figure 1
