J-200
3.1
Entrapment Risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has reported that
users of pools and spas have become entrapped (stuck) to drain and/or
suction fittings causing death, drowning, or serious injury (see diagram
below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifica-
tions outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act”
(VGB Safety Act). Entrapment risk can be minimized if proper precau-
tions are taken.
DANGER:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
!
Never operate the spa if a suction fitting, suction cover,
filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly are broken, damaged or
missing.
!
Note: Suction covers must be replaced every 7 years.
1.
!
DANGER:
RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
Hair entrapment:
May occur if hair is entangled, knotted or snagged
in a drain suction or skimmer assembly. This has been reported in
persons who when submerge themselves underwater, allowing hair
to come close and/or within the reach of the suction fittings, suction
covers or skimmer assembly.
• Keep hair away from suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or
skimmer assembly.
• Children are at risk for hair entrapment if swimming under water.
• Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction
covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly.
2.
!
DANGER:
RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
Limb entrapment:
May occur when a limb becomes entrapped,
inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet opening.
• Always keep suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer
assembly in place when operating to avoid limb entrapment.
• Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction
covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly.
J-280 Model
Assembly
Suction Fittings,
Suction Covers
(locations vary
by models)
Filter, Filter
Lid, Skimmer
Assembly,
Floating Weir,
(location and
style vary by
models)
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