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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.
