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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.
11.WARNING - Prolonged immersion in water
that is warmer than normal body temperature
can result in a dangerous condition known as:
H Y PE R T H E R MI A. 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 98.6 degrees F. Th e
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.
12.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 DES I G NED AS A
SA F ETY OR CHILD RES I S TANT COV E R ! Th e
Spa comes with a thermal cover which is
provided with locking straps. INSTALL the locks
for your child’s safety.
Reading and understanding these warnings will
allow you to reduce the risk of causing inadvertent
damage to your spa, your surroundings, or
yourself. Read these warnings carefully.
DO Make sure the spa is connected to a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) . Refer to “Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection on pages 2.
Test the GFCI before each use.
DO Test the water with your hand before entering
the spa to be sure it is comfort a b l e .
DO Remember that wet surfaces can be slippery.
Take care when entering and existing the spa.
Only enter by way of the step(s) in the spa. Do
not step on edges or filter lids.
DO Keep the thermal cover on the spa when it is
not in use, empty or full.
DO Maintain proper water pH (7. 4 - 7.6) and clean filter
c a rtridge weekly. Refer to Water Maintenance section.
DO Take steps to prevent the intrusion of sand
and dirt into the spa.
DO Maintain water level to 1 above the highest
jets. The jets can spray water out of the spa if the
water level becomes too low.
DO Shut off circuit breaker to the spa before
draining the spa, while it is empty and while filling it.
DO Place only on surfaces that can withstand the
floor loading requirements of your tub. If you do
not know the rating of your floor, consult an
architect or engineer before filling.
DO Install the spa only on floors or areas that can
withstand repeated exposure to water (tile, brick, etc.)
DO NOT Store chemicals in the spas equipment
c o m p a rt m e n t .
DO NOT Open the electrical control box. Th e y
are no user serviceable parts inside.
DO NOT Operate the spa without a GFCI located in line
for permanently connected spas or at the end of the
power cord on 110V units. The GFCI shuts off power in
the event of an electrical short. Refer to “Ground Fa u l t
Circuit Interrupter Protection on pages 2.
DO NOT Use an extension cord on 110V units to
connect the spa to the power source. An
extension cord will cause a voltage drop which
may cause damage to the equipment.
WA RNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or
medication can greatly increase the risk
of fatal hypert h e r m i a .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
M A N UFA CT U RER’S DO’S AND DON ’ TS
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