Steamist HC-12, Owner'S Manual

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10/08 Pub. No. 600-A
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Important Steam Bath Safety Guidelines
I. Important Steam Bath Safety Guidelines:
A) Do not permit children to use the steam bath unless
they are closely supervised at all times.
B) Wet surfaces of the steam enclosures may be
slippery. The floor should be skid resistant. Bathers
should use care when entering and leaving.
C) The steam head is hot. Bathers should not touch
the steam head and avoid contact with steam near
the steam head.
D) Prolonged use of the steam bath can excessively
raise the internal human body temperature and
impair the body’s ability to regulate its internal
temperature (hyperthermia). Limit the use of steam
to 10 – 15 minutes until you are certain of your
body’s reaction.
E) Excessive temperatures have a high potential for
causing fetal damage during the early months of
pregnancy. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women
should consult a physician regarding correct expo-
sure. Obese persons and persons with a history of
heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circula-
tory system problems, or diabetes should consult a
physician before using the steam bath.
F) Persons using medication should consult a physi-
cian before using a steam bath since some medica-
tion may induce drowsiness while other medications
may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circula-
tion.
G) The Facility manager should fully understand the
causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia
which 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° F. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include an increase in the internal
temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsi-
ness, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia
include:
1) Failure to perceive heat.
2) Failure to recognize the need to exit the steam
bath.
3) Physical inability to exit the steam bath.
4) Unawareness of impending risk.
5) Fetal damage in pregnant women.
6) Unconsciousness.
WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can
greatly increase the risk of hyperthermia.
II. Warning Sign Installation:
The warning sign shown below and provided with the
generator MUST be permanently installed on the steam
room door or the wall immediately adjacent to the steam
room.
WARNING
1. EXIT IMMEDIATELY IF UNCOMFORTABLE, DIZZY, OR SLEEPY. STAYING TOO LONG IN A
HEATED AREA IS CAPABLE OF CAUSING OVERHEATING.
2. SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.
3. CHECK WITH DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF PREGNANT, DIABETIC, IN POOR HEALTH, OR
UNDER MEDICAL CARE.
4. BREATHING HEATED AIR IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS,
OR MEDICATION IS CAPABLE OF CAUSING UNCONSIOUSNESS.
5. DO NOT CONTACT STEAM HEAD OR STEAM AT THE STEAM HEAD.
REDUCE THE RISK OF OVERHEATING AND SCALDING
REDUCE THE RISK OF SLIPPING AND FALL INJURY
1. USE CARE WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE STEAM ROOM, FLOOR MAY BE SLIPPERY.
NOTE: FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS SEE OWNERS MANUAL.
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