BWT OCTO +450, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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2020/09- Version: L Code : 97112223
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19. SAFETY
19.1 Do not play with safety!!!
In this fun environment you need to watch your children! You alone are responsible for their safety !
Children should be closely supervised at all times. The risk is at its greatest when children are less than 5
years old.
• Accidents don’t just happen to others. Be ready to act !!
• Never leave a child alone close to the pool.
• Children must be closely supervised at all times.
• Children who don’t know how to swim, or children not supervised by adults, should wear a flotation
device vest or arm bands). Without these precautions, access to the pool should be strictly denied.
• The access ladder must be removed while the pool is not in use irrespective of the length of time for
which the pool will not be used..
• Designate one person responsible for watching non-swimmers and children.
• Be particularly attentive when there are several people in the pool.
• Keep a pole and/or life ring close to the pool in case of necessity.
• Teach young children how to swim as early as possible!
• Before getting into the pool, wet the back of the neck, legs and arms to prevent irreversible thermal
shock!
• This warning also applies to older pool users who frequently disregard this safety tip.
• Jumping or diving should be prohibited. The same applies to violent games.
• Do not stand or walk on the coping! No diving.
• Be careful not to leave toys in or around an unwatched pool, these could attract children...
• Keep the water clean and sanitary during the pool season.
• Water treatment chemicals should be kept out of reach of children; store them in a safe, inaccessible
place. Never leave cleaning accessories near the pool.
Some equipment can enhance pool safety:
• safety barrier, with a gate that is always kept closed (for example, a hedge could not be considered
a safety barrier).
• a manual or automatic safety cover correctly installed and fixed in position.
• a functional alarm to detect proximity to the pool or falls into the water.
Safety equipment will under no circumstances replace close surveillance.
• Outside the pool season, the pool should be covered with a winter cover correctly positioned and
attached. This serves an additional function in that it renders the pool less attractive.
• Make sure that there is a telephone (land line or mobile) within easy reach of the pool to avoid
leaving children alone in the event of a problem.
• Learn first aid, especially those techniques applicable to children, to provide assistance in the case
of an accident.
• Take steps to prevent access to the pool if the filtration system is damaged and during maintenance
operations.
19.2 In the event of an accident
• Get the child out of the water as quickly as possible.
• Call for help immediately and follow the advice given.
• Remove the wet clothes and wrap the child in warm blankets..
MEMORISE EMERGENCY SERVICE NUMBERS AND DISPLAY THEM CLOSE TO THE POOL
Fire brigade : Ambulance: Poison control centre:
(note the number of the centre closest to you)