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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN INSTALLING AND USING THIS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING DANGERS:
1. WARNING
-
To reduce the risk of injury. Do not permit
children to use this product unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
2. DANGER
- Risk of Accidental Drowning.
Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent
unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents,
ensure that children cannot use this spa unless they are
supervised at all times.
3. DANGER
- Risk of injury.
The filter in this spa is sized to match the specific water
flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace
the filter or the pump, be sure that the flow rates are
compatible. Never operate the spa if the filter is broken or
missing. Never replace a filter with one rated less than the
flow rate on the original filter.
4. DANGER
– Risk of Injury.
Do not remove suction fittings. The suction fittings on this
spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by
the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction
fittings or the pump, be sure that the flow rates are
compatible. Never operate the spa if the suction fittings are
broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one
rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction
fitting.
5. DANGER
- Risk of electrical shock:
A Ground terminal (pressure wire connector) is provided on
the control box inside the unit to permit connection of a
minimum 8.2mm
2
(No. 8 AWG) solid copper bonding
conductor between this point and any metal equipment,
metal water pipe, metal enclosure of electrical equipment,
or conduit within 1.5 m (5 feet) of the unit.
6. DANGER
- Risk of Electric Shock.
Install the spa at least 1.5 m (5 feet) from all metal
surfaces. A spa may be installed within 1.5 m (5 feet) of
metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently
connected by a minimum 8.2mm
2
(No. 8 AWG) solid copper
conductor to the wire connector on the control box which is
provided for this purpose.
7. DANGER
- Risk of Electric Shock.
Do not permit any electric appliance, such as a light,
telephone, radio, or television, within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a spa.
8. WARNING
- To reduce the risk of injury:
A. The water in a spa should never exceed 40°C (104°F).
Water temperatures between 38°C (100°F) and 40°C
(104°F) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower
water temperatures are recommended for young children
and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
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 spa water temperatures to 38°C (100°F).
C. Before entering a spa the user should measure the
water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the
tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies.
D. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or
during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the
possibility of drowning.
E. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history
of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory
system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician
before using a spa.
F. Persons using medication should consult a physician
before using a spa since some medication may induce
drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate,
blood pressure, and circulation.
9. WARNING
-
Prolonged immersion in water that is
warmer than normal body temperature can result in a
dangerous condition known as
HYPERTHERMIA
.
The causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia 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 37°C
(98.6°F). The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness,
fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the
internal temperature of the body.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
(1) unawareness of impending hazard,
(2) failure to perceive heat,
(3) failure to recognize the need to exit the spa,
(4) physical inability to exit the spa,
(5) fetal damage in pregnant women, and
(6) unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.
10. WARNING
• The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly
increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
• Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness
such as tranquilizers, antihistamines or anticoagulants
should not use the spa.
• Pregnant women and persons with a medical history of
heart disease, circulatory problems, diabetes or high blood
pressure should consult their physician before using the
spa.
• Children are especially sensitive to hot water. At no time
should children have unsupervised access to the spa. The
use of elevated decking may encourage children to climb
onto the thermal cover —
IT IS NOT DESIGNED AS A
SAFETY OR CHILD RESISTANT COVER!
The Spa comes
with a thermal cover which is provided with locking straps.
INSTALL the locks for your child’s safety.
11. DO NOT DIVE INTO SPA.
IT WILL CAUSE HARM OR INJURY.
