Baja Products Performance XS, Owner'S Manual

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The word "spa" is taken from a town in the province of Liege, Belgium where mineral springs
were favored for centuries by notables and royalty, including the Russian Czar Peter the
Great and German Kaiser William II.
However, the use of mineral springs for therapeutic purposes dates back to the 5th Century
B.C., when hot springs in Greece and the Aegean Islands served as healing clinics. At one
of these clinics on the Island of Cos, the Greek physician Hippocrates practiced medicine for
a while and wrote extensively on hydrotherapy.
The Romans, after a day of conquering the world, retreated to the pleasures of spas. In fact,
many well-preserved spas built by the Romans still exist in places as far apart as Bath,
England; Baden, Switzerland; and Tiberias, Israel. After the fall of Rome in the 5th Century
A.D., the number of spas decreased. It was not until the Renaissance, mysteriously
enough, that they once again became numerous. Which raises the question: Does the use
of spas result in great thinking, or do great thinkers resort to the use of spas?
A new Baja Spa is the modern machine for today's great thinkers. It blends many advanced
features to help you enjoy the benefits of warm water for recreation and therapy.
Baja Products, Ltd. originated the acrylic spa in 1972, and our experience plus dedication
assure you of the highest quality components and materials of construction.
We wish you years of enjoyment and relaxation with your new spa. Please take a few
minutes to read the safety instructions and operating features described in this manual.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SPAS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. WARNING
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product
unless they are closely supervised at all times.
3. A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4
2
mm ) solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal
enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet
(1.5 mm) of the unit.
4. (For Cord-Connected/Convertible Units)
DANGER - Risk of injury.
a) Replace damaged cord immediately.
b) Do not bury cord.
c) Connect to a grounded, grounding type receptacle only.