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Important Water Safety Instructions
DANGER -
To reduce the risk of drowning from hair
or body entrapment, assure that the suction fittings,
skimmers and main drains in the spa or pool connected to
this Control System are approved for the application.
DANGER -
To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove
the suction fittings or main drain covers. Never operate
the spa or pool if these covers are broken or missing.
WARNING -
Risk of Accidental Drowning. Extreme
caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized
access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that
children cannot use the spa or pool to which this Control
System is connected unless they are closely supervised
at all times.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury:
A. The water in a spa to which the Control System is
connected should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water
temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C)
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 high
potential for causing fetal damage during the early
months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant
women should limit spa water temperatures to
100°F (38°C).
C.
Before entering a spa, the user should measure the
water temperature with an accurate thermometer
since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating
devices vary.
D. Prolonged immersion in water hotter than 104°F
(40°C) may cause hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs
when the internal body temperature reaches a level
several degrees above normal body temperature of
98.6°F (37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include
dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an
increase in the internal temperature of the body.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
Unawareness of impending hazard.
Failure to perceive heat.
Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa.
Physical inability to exit the spa.
Unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.
E.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly
increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
F.
Leave the spa immediately if nausea, dizziness or
headaches occur. Immediately cool the body by taking
a cool shower or by applying cold towels or ice packs.
If the symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
G. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or
during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the
possibility of drowning.
H. 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.
I.
Persons using medication should consult a physician
before using a spa since some medication may induce
drowsiness or may affect heart rate, blood pressure,
and circulation.
Occasional users of the spa should be made aware
of these important Safety Instructions.
WARNING:
People with infectious diseases should
not use a spa or pool.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, exercise care when entering
and exiting a spa or pool.
WARNING:
Do not use a spa immediately following
strenuous
exercise.
CAUTION:
Maintain water chemistry to provide safe
bathing
environment.
When installing and using this Control System, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those
listed below:
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