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WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Safety Care for Children
(Continued)
3.
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” (5 cm) of water.
4.
Keep children in your direct sight, stay close, and actively supervise them when they are in or near
the pool and when you are filling and emptying the pool.
5.
When searching for a missing child, check the pool first, even if the child is thought to be in the
house.
6.
Do not leave toys inside the pool when when no longer in use, as toys and similar items might
attract a child to the pool. Position furniture (for example, tables, chairs) away from pool, so that
children cannot climb on it to gain access to the pool. After using the pool, remove water to a level
of 1/2” (1 cm) or less.
7.
Locate pumps and filters in such a way that children cannot climb on them and gain access to the
pool.
Swimming Pool Barriers
Very Important:
1.
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.
2.
Keep unsupervised children from accessing the pool by installing fencing or other approved
barriers around all sides of pool. State or local laws or codes may require fencing or other approved
barriers. Check state or local laws and codes before setting up your pool.
Swimming Pool Equipment
1.
Keep all electrical lines, radios, speakers, and other electrical appliances away from the pool.
2.
Do not place the pool near or under overhead electrical lines.
3.
For swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations, 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. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org.
Swimming Pool Awareness
Warning:
1.
Do not install the pool on a slope or inclined surfaces, on soft or loose soil conditions (such as sand
or mud), or on an elevated surface such as a deck, platform or balcony. It may collapse under the
weight of the filled pool.
2.
TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION: Keep the plastic bag used in this product away from
babies and children; do not use the bag in cribs, beds, carriages, or playpens. The plastic bag
could block the nose and mouth and prevent breathing. The plastic bag is not a toy.
3.
If a drain or suction outlet cover is missing or broken, do not use the pool. Suction can cause body
part entrapment, hair and jewelry entanglement, or drowning. Repair or replace the drain or suction
outlet cover before using the pool again
4.
When using the pool at night, artificial lighting should be used to illuminate all safety signs,
ladders, steps, deck surfaces, and pathways.
5.
The floor of the pool shall be visible at all times from the outside perimeter of the pool.
6.
Keep your pool clean and clear. The deepest part of pool must be visible at all times from outside
of the pool.
