CalderaSpas Aventine, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS)
AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN
DANGER - RISK OF CHILD DROWNING
• RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. Extreme caution must be
exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid
accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa unless they are
supervised at all times.
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this
product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
• To reduce the risk of injury, lower water temperatures are
recommended for young children. Children are especially
sensitive to hot water.
• The device should not be used by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they receive supervision or
training.
DO:
• Make sure you always lock the child resistant locks after using the
spa for your children’s safety. Every CALDERA spa is equipped
with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91 Standard for
Safety Covers.
• Test the water temperature with your hand before allowing your
child to enter the spa to be sure that it’s comfortable. Children are
especially sensitive to hot water.
• Remind children that wet surfaces can be very slippery. Make
sure that the children are careful when entering or exiting the spa.
DON’T:
• Allow children to climb onto the spa cover.
• Allow children to have unsupervised access to the spa.
AVOIDING THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
Risk of electrocution
• Connect only to a grounded source. The spa must be
connected to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Watkins
Manufacturing Corporation does not supply a GFCI with the spa.
Watkins recommends the GFCI be attached to the end of the
spa’s electrical cord. Additionally, the GFCI should be VDE listed
and approved by a licensed electrician complying to all local
codes using 16 amps with a maximum 10 milliamp trip. Contact
your authorized spa dealer.
WARNING
• Always test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) before
each use of the spa. If the GFCI does not perform properly, a
ground current is flowing indicating the possibility of electric
shock. Disconnect power to the spa until the fault has been
identified and corrected.
• Do not bury the power cord. A buried power cord may result
in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution if direct
burial-type cable is not used, or if improper digging occurs.
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, replace a damaged cord
immediately. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
personal injury due to electrocution
• In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the
thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
• A ground terminal (pressure wire connector) is provided on the
control box inside the unit to permit connection of a minimum
No. 8.4 mm² (8 AWG) solid copper bonding conductor between
this point and any metal equipment, metal water pipe, metal
enclosures of electrical equipment, or conduit within 1.5 m (five
feet) of the unit as needed to comply with local requirements. If
the spa is located on a reinforced concrete pad, the reinforced
steel should also be bonded to the ground terminal.
• Your spa must be supplied by a ground fault circuit interrupter
- residual current device (RCD) - with a tripping rating not
exceeding 30 mA in an electrical subpanel.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• Install at least 1.5 m (5 feet) from all metal surfaces. A spa may
be installed within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a metal surface if each metal
surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 6 mm2
(10 AWG) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground
connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose.
• Do not permit any electrical appliances, such as a light,
telephone, radio, or television within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a spa.
Failure to maintain a safe distance may result in death, or serious
personal injury due to electrocution, if the appliance should fall
into the spa.
DO:
• Be sure your spa is connected to the power supply correctly - use
a licensed contractor.
• Disconnect the spa from the power supply before draining the spa
or servicing the electrical components.
• Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(s) before each use.
DON’T:
• Use the spa with the equipment compartment door removed.
• Place electrical appliances within 1.5 m (5 feet) of the spa.
• Use an extension cord to connect the spa to its power source.
The cord may not be properly grounded and the connection is
a shock hazard. An extension cord may cause a voltage drop,
which will cause overheating of the jet pump motor and motor
damage.
• Attempt to open the electrical control box. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
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