IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when installing and using electrical equipment. Read
and follow all instructions:
U.L./CSA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless
closely supervised at all times.
2.
WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury:
a. Water temperatures between 100
°
F (38
°
C) and 104
°
F (40
°
C) are considered safe for a healthy
adult. Water temperature in excess of 100
°
F (38
°
C) may be injurious to your health. The water in
a hot tub should never exceed 104
°
F (40
°
C). Lower temperatures are recommended for young
children and when hot tub use exceeds 10 minutes.
Before entering the hot tub, measure the
temperature with an accurate thermometer.
b. Excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early
months of pregnancy, pregnant, or possibly pregnant. Women should limit hot tub usage when
temperatures are in excess of 100
°
F (38
°
C).
c. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness
with the possibility of drowning.
d. Individuals using medication should consult a physician before using a hot tub. Some medications
may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and/or
circulation.
e. Individuals suffering from obesity or a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure,
circulatory system problems, and/or diabetes should consult a physician before using a hot tub.
3.
WARNING – Risk of Fatal Hyperthermia.
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of
the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature (98.6
°
F/37
°
C). The
symptoms of Hyperthermia include dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The use of alcohol,
drugs, and/or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal Hyperthermia. The effects of
Hyperthermia include:
Unaware of impending hazard
Failure to perceive heat
Failure to recognize the need to exit the hot tub
Physical inability to exit the hot tub
Fetal damage in pregnant women
Unconsciousness and danger of drowning
4.
WARNING – Risk to Infants, Elderly, and Women Planning or Experiencing Pregnancy.
Please
consult your physician if the above applies to you or anyone using the hot tub.
5.
WARNING – Risk of Children Drowning.
Although your hot tub cover is not rated as a safety cover,
it is wise to always keep the hot tub cover securely fastened when not in use. This will help
discourage children from attempting to enter the hot tub unsupervised.
6.
WARNING –
Risk of Drowning.
Use caution when bathing alone. Overexposure may cause
nausea, dizziness, and fainting.
7.
WARNING –
Risk of Injury:
a. To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the hot tub. Surfaces can be slippery when
wet. Do not step or sit on headrests. Also, keep all breakable objects away from the hot tub area.
b. Do not use the hot tub immediately following a strenuous exercise.
c. Prolonged immersion in the hot tub may be injurious to your health.
d. Individuals with infectious diseases should not use the hot tub.
e. Short-term inhalation of high concentrations of ozone and long-term inhalation of low
concentrations of ozone can cause serious physiological effects. Do not inhale ozone gas
produced by the Ozone Sterilizer.
f. Maintain water chemistry in accordance with chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
8.
DANGER - Risk of Accidental Drowning.
Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent
unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use the hot tub
without proper supervision.
Tadpole Hot Tub Owner’s Manual
3
