Product & Safety Information
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Prolonged Immersion May Cause Hypothermia
Hypothermia occurs when the internal temperature
of the body reaches a level several degrees above the
normal body temperature of 98.6ºF. The symptoms
of hypothermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsi-
ness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal tem-
perature of the body. The effects of hypothermia
include:
• Unawareness of impending hazard;
• Failure to perceive heat
• Failure to recognize the need to exit pool or tub
• Physical inability to exit pool or tub
• Fetal damage in pregnant women; and
• Unconsciousness resulting in a danger of
drowning.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly
increase the risk of fatal hypothermia in pools and
tubs.
DANGER
WARNING
When using this equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2. To reduce the risk of injury:
a) The water in a pool or tub should never exceed
104ºF (40ºC). A water temperature in excess of
104ºF is considered unsafe for all persons.
Lower water temperatures are recommended for
extended use (exceeding 10 - 15 minutes) and
for all young children.
b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high
potential for causing fetal damage during the
early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly
pregnant women should limit pool or tub water
temperatures to 100ºF (38ºC).
c) Before entering a pool or tub, the user should
measure the water temperature at several occu-
pant locations using an accurate thermometer
since the tolerance of water temperature-regulat-
ing devices may vary as much as +/-5ºF (+/-3ºC).
d) Alcohol, drugs or medication should not be used
before or during pool or tub use since their use
may lead to unconsciousness with the possibili-
ty of drowning.
e) Obese persons and persons with a medical his-
tory of heart disease, low or high blood pressure,
circulatory system problems, or diabetes should
consult a physician before using a pool or tub,
f) Persons using medication should consult a
physician before using a pool or tub since some
medication may induce drowsiness while other
medication may affect heart rate, blood pres-
sure, and circulation
WARNING
