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HYPERTHERMIA
Since your spa can be set to reach temperatures of 40°C (104°F) users should be aware that extended
submersion in water that exceeds normal body temperature can lead to hyperthermia. Hyperthermia
occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body
temperature of 37°C (98.6°F). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy and an
increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include:
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Unawareness of impending hazard.
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Failure to perceive heat.
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Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa.
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Physical inability to exit the spa.
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Foetal damage in pregnant woman.
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Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.
If you feel any of the symptoms of hyperthermia safely exit the spa immediately. Please note that the use of
Alcohol, Drugs or Medication can significantly increase the risk of Hyperthermia.
CONSIDERATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE LOCATION OF YOUR SPA
Contact your local council to determine if a building permit is necessary and for information on applicable
bylaws (distance from property lines, buildings, fencing requirements etc.). If you are doing any excavating
contact Dial before You Dig on 1100 to ensure that there are no underground lines.
Locate the spa where possible within close distance of a door to the house, this will maximize potential winter
use. If possible, locate the spa where you will enjoy some privacy. Make sure your spa is positioned so that
access to all cabinet panels will not be blocked. Blocking access to any cabinet panel on the spa will render
the spa unserviceable, you must have 700mm of clear uninterrupted space on all sides of the spa for a service
technician to have space to make repairs. Service technicians will not move your spa to gain access to a
cabinet panel which has been blocked in. Decking in your spa is not recommended you may render your spa
unserviceable if the entire deck is not easily removable. Our technicians will not remove your deck to service
your spa.
SPA FOUNDATION
Your spa needs a good solid foundation supporting the whole base of the spa. The foundation on which your
spa sits must be able to support the weight of the spa the water in it and the weight of its users. If the
foundation is inadequate the spa may shift, this will cause stress to the spa shell which may lead to the shell
cracking. Damage caused by an inadequate or improper foundation is not covered under this warranty. It is the
responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foundation for the spa. A spa containing both water and
people is extremely heavy, if you are installing the spa onto decking or any other elevated structure you must
consult a structural engineer to ensure that the structure will support the weight of the spa. Ideally the spa
should be installed onto a concrete base at least 4” thick with reinforcing steel inside the concrete. If you are
installing your spa indoors ensure that your choice of flooring is impermeable to water. Ensure that water
drains away from the spa protecting the cabinet and electrical components from water damage. Do not place
any item underneath the spas base to level the spa this will cause stress to the spa shell which may lead to the
shell cracking. Damage caused by packing under the spas fibreglass base is not covered under this warranty.
WATER SUPPLY
Spas do not require a permanent water supply however there must be a water supply and hose within reach in
order to fill the spa.
