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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7.
DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock -
Do not permit any electrical
appliance such as a light, telephone, radio, or television, within 5 feet
(1.5m) of a spa.
8.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury
:
a)
The water in a spa should never exceed 40ºC (104ºF). Water tem
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peratures between 38ºC (100ºF) and 40ºC are considered safe for a
healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young
children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
b)
Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for caus
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ing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or
possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 38ºC
(100ºF).
c)
Before entering a spa, the user should measure the water tempera-
ture.
d)
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use
may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
e)
Obese persons and persons with a 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 medica-
tion may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLIES
An equipment assembly shall be additionally provided with the following
important safety instructions
1.
WARNING
- Risk of accidental drowning. Extreme caution must be ex
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ercised to prevent unauthorized access by children, to avoid accidents,
ensure that children cannot use a spa or hot tub unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
2.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of drowning from hair and body entrap-
ment, install a suction fitting(s) with a marked flow rate that equals or
exceeds the flow rate marked on the equipment assembly.
3.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction fit
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tings. Never operate a spa or hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or
missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow
rate marked on the equipment assembly.
