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HypertHermia
occurs when the
internal temperature of the body
reaches a level several degrees above
the normal body temperature of 98.6°
F. The symptoms of hyperthermia
include an increase in the internal
temperature of the body, dizziness,
lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The
effects of hyperthermia include:
a) Failure to perceive heat;
b) Failure to recognize the need to exit
the steambath;
c) Unawareness of impending risk;
d) Fetal damage in pregnant women;
e) Physical inability to exit the steam-
bath;
and
f) Unconsciousness.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion can greatly increase the risk of
hyperthermia.
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2.
Supervise children at all times.
3.
Steam is hot and can cause injury or death
if improperly used. Steam rooms contain steam and ele-
vated temperatures. Please read and observe all warnings
in this manual before installing or using a steam room.
4.
To reduce the risk of injury:
A. The wet surfaces of steam enclosures may be slippery.
Use care when entering or leaving.
B. The steam head is hot. DO NOT touch the steamhead
and avoid the steam near the steamhead.
C. Prolonged use of the steam system can raise exces-
sively the internal human body temperature and impair
the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature
(hyperthermia). Limit your use of steam to 10-15 min-
utes until you are certain of your body’s reaction.
D. Excessive temperatures have a high potential for caus-
ing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy.
Pregnancy or possibly pregnant women should consult a
physician regarding correct exposure.
E. Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease,
low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems,
or diabetes should consult a physician before using a
steambath.
F. Persons using medication should consult a physician before
using a steambath since some medication may induce
drowsiness while other medications may affect heart rate,
blood pressure and circulation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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