Dimension One Spas AQUATIC FITNESS SYSTEM 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Aquatic Fitness System
2003 Owner’s Manual
Hyperthermia
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. A description of the causes, symptoms, and
effects of hyperthermia are as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body
reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6
°
F, or 37
°
C. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia include:
•
Failure to perceive heat,
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Failure to recognize the need to exit spa,
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Unawareness of impending hazard,
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Fetal damage in pregnant women,
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Physical inability to exit spa,
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Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.
WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in
an Aquatic Fitness System.
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