SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(CONT.)
HYPERTHERMIA
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees
above the normal body temperature of 98.6° F.
THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTHERMIA INCLUDE:
Dizziness • Fainting • Drowsiness • Lethargy • Increase in Internal Body Temperature
THE EFFECTS OF HYPERTHERMIA INCLUDE:
Unawareness of Impending Hazard • Failure to Perceive Heat • Failure to Recognize the Need to Exit
Spa • Physical Inability to Exit Spa • Fetal Damage in Pregnant Women • Unconsciousness Resulting
in a Danger of Drowning
(I) Children’s body temperature can increase more rapidly than adults in the same water with
elevated temperatures (above 99° F). Children should spend less time in water above body
temperature than adults.
8.
WARNING -
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of
hyperthermia.
(J) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use may lead to
unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
(K) 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.
9.
Reminder: A safe temperature for swimming or aquatic exercise is around 80˚ F.
10.
People with infections, sores or the like should not use the spa. Warm and hot water
temperatures may allow the growth of infectious bacteria if not properly disinfected.
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DO NOT DIVE.
