IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Keep for future reference. Failure to follow these warnings and instructions can result in serious injury or death to users, especially children.
NOTICE:
CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASE POOLS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL OR STATE LAW TO INCUR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES WHEN INSTALLING A POOL,
IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE OR LOCAL LAWS REGARDING FENCING AND OTHER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL
BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. BLUE WAVE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES THAT YOU MAY INCUR.
WARNING
DO NOT SIT ON
OR LAY OVER
POOL WALL
YOU CAN BE PERMANENTLY
INJURED.
WARNING
AVOID ENTRAPMENT!
STAY AWAY FROM DRAINS & SUCTION
FITTINGS. YOUR HAIR, BODY & JEWELRY
CAN GET SUCKED INTO THE DRAIN. YOU
COULD BE HELD UNDER WATER & DROWN. DO
NOTUSE POOL IF DRAIN OR SUCTION OUTLET
COVER IS MISSING OR BROKEN.
DANGER
PREVENT DROWNING!
WATCH CHILDREN WHO ARE IN OR
NEAR THIS POOL CLOSELY. CHILDREN
UNDER 5 ARE AT HIGHEST RISK OR
DROWNING. EMPTY POOL OR PREVENT
ACCESS WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO DIVING!
SHALLOW WATER
YOU CAN BREAK
YOUR NECK AND BE
PARALYSED.
Safety Care for Children
1. Children, especially children younger than five years, are at high risk of drowning. Drowning occurs silently and quickly and can occur in as little as 2 in (5 cm) of water.
2. Keep children in your direct sight, stay close, and actively supervise them when they are in or near this pool and when you are filling and emptying this pool.
3. When searching for a missing child, check the pool first, even if the child is thought to be in the house.
4. Locate pumps and filters in such a way that children cannot climb on them and gain access to the pool.
5.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
Swimming Pool Barriers
Very Important:
Swimming pool barriers, which restrict access to the pool by small children, may be required by law. A barrier is necessary to provide protection against potential
drowning and near drowning. Barriers are not a substitute for constant supervision of children. Check state or local laws and codes before setting up the pool.
Swimming Pool Equipment
1. The use of artificial pool lighting is at the discretion of the pool owner. Lighting, when installed, should be in accordance with Article 680 of the National Electrical
Code (NEC
®
) or its latest approved edition and in consultation with a licensed electrical professional.
2. Keep all electrical lines, radios, speakers, and other electrical appliances away from the pool.
3. Do not place the pool near or under overhead electrical lines.
4. All electrical components installed in and/or adjacent to an above-ground/on-ground residential swimming pool shall be installed in accordance with and shall comply
with the requirements of the latest published edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC
®
) Article 680 "Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations",
and any state or local code.
Filter Pump Awareness
1.
WARNING:
Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle. This product is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. If replacement of
the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
2.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately.
3.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the extension cord to connect the unit to the electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
4.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the pool must be installed no closer than 6 feet (1.83 m) from any electrical outlet. Do not place portable appliances
closer than 5 feet (1.5 m) to the pool.
5.
CAUTION:
This pump is for use with storable pools only. Do not use with permanently-installed pools. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being
readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. A permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that
it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.
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