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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal
damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant
women should limit spa water temperatures to 38˚C (100˚F).
c) Before entering a spa, the user should measure the water temperature since the
tolerance of water temperature- regulating devices varies.
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 medication may affect
heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
(For spas with a gas heater)
WARNING – Risk of Suffocation. This spa is equipped with a gas heater and is
intended for outdoor use only unless proper ventilation can be provided for an
indoor installation.
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
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
