P
AGE 3
HYP
ERTHERMIA.
T
he causes, symptoms, and
effects of hyperthermia may be described as
follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level several
degrees above the normal body temperature of
98.6 degrees F. The symptoms of hyperthermia
include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy,
and an increase in the internal temperature of
the body. The effects of hyperthermia include:
(1)
unawareness of impending hazard,
(2)
failure to perceive heat,
(3)
failure to
recognize the need to exit the spa,
(4)
physical
inability to exit the spa,
(5)
fetal damage in
pregnant women, and
(6)
unconsciousness
resulting in a danger of drowning.
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2. WARNING
•
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication
can greatly increase the risk of fatal
hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
• Persons taking medications which induce
drowsiness such as tranquilizers,
antihistamines or anticoagulants should
not use the spa.
• Pregnant women and persons with a
medical history of heart disease, circulatory
problems, diabetes or high blood pressure
should consult their physician before using
the spa.
• Children are especially sensitive to hot
water. At no time should children have
unsupervised access to the spa. The use of
elevated decking may encourage children
to climb onto the thermal cover —
IT IS
NOT DESIGNED AS A SAFETY OR
CHILD RESISTANT COVER!
T
he Voyager
comes with a thermal cover which is
provided with locking straps. INSTALL the
locks for your child’s safety.
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3. SAFETY SIGN
Included with this spa is a safety sign suitable
for indoor or outdoor use. The prominent
display of this sign is important to occasional
users of the spa who should be familiar with
these warnings. This sign can be easily
attached using the mounting hole in the top of
the sign. For additional copies of this sign at no
charge, contact the
V
oyager Service Center
at
(8
77) 240-9457
or
(3
05) 908-8187
Reading and understanding these warnings will
allow you to reduce the risk of causing inadvertent
damage to your spa, your surroundings, or yourself.
Read these warnings carefully.
1.
DO
- T
he water level must be 1” above all jets.
The jets can spray water out of the tub if the
water level becomes too low.
2.
DO
- Always unplug your motor unit before
draining and while filling.
3.
DO NOT
operate without the GFCI located at
the end of the power cord. This safety device
shuts off the power in a fraction of a second in
the event of an electrical short.
4.
DO NOT
use an extension cord to connect
the motor unit to the power source.
An extension cord will cause a voltage drop
which may cause damage to the pump motor
and controls.
5.
DO
- Maintain proper water pH (7
.4-7.6).
The vinyl liner can be damaged by an improper
pH balance.
6.
DO NOT
fill the spa through any water
softening device as this could damage the liner.
7
. DO
- Place only on sur
faces that can withstand
the floor loading requirements of your tub. If
you do not know the rating of your floor, consult
an architect or engineer before filling. See
specifications on page 22
8.
DO
- Install the V
oyager spa only on floors or
areas that can withstand repeated exposure to
water (tile, brick, etc.).
W
ARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or
medication can greatly increase the risk of
fatal hyperthermia.
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MANUFACTURER’S DO’S AND DON’TS
