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SAUNA LOCATION
The TheraSauna® should be installed only inside a home or other enclosed structure
with a flat leveled floor and a 20 Amp dedicated outlet in close proximity. Saunas
must be directly plugged into outlets, no extension cords should be used. Select a
location that will be convenient for you and will provide you with maximum
accessibility. Outside placement will
void
the warranty.
WARNING!
This unit is manufactured for
indoor
use only.
No water
should come in contact with
the TheraMitters
TM
(heaters). Failure to limit use to the indoors and/or water contact
on the TheraMitters
TM
of the unit will
void
the warranty.
Always consult a physician before beginning a sauna program.
Drinking water while using the TheraSauna® is encouraged to help with
detoxification.
WARNING
: For your own safety … prolonged use in temperatures that are warmer
than normal body temperature can result in a dangerous condition know as
HYPERTHERMIA. The causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia are described
as follows:
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several
degrees above the normal temperature of 98.6 F (37 C). The symptoms of
hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness,
lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
(1)
Failure to perceive heat
(2)
Failure to recognize the need to exit the sauna
(3)
Unawareness of impending hazard
(4)
Fetal damage in pregnant women
(5)
Physical inability to exit the sauna
(6)
Unconsciousness
WARNING –
the use of alcohol, drugs, or medication is capable of greatly increasing
the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
See the following website for some doctor’s protocols:
www.lifestylelaboratory.com
and
www.sauna-protocols.html
.
