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Executive Series
4.1 Entrapment Risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has reported that users of pools and spas
have become entrapped (stuck) to drain and/or suction fittings causing death, drowning, or seri
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ous injury (see diagram below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifica
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tions outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act” (VGB Safety Act). Entrap
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ment risk can be minimized if proper precautions are taken.
DANGER:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
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Never operate the hot tub if a suction fitting, suction cover, filter, filter lid or skimmer
assembly are broken, damaged or missing.
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Note: Suction covers must be replaced every 7 years.
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DANGER:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
Never operate the spa if a suction fitting, suction cover, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly are
broken, damaged or missing.
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DANGER:
RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
Hair entrapment
: May occur if hair is entangled, knotted or snagged in a drain suction or skim
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mer assembly. This has been reported in persons who when submerge themselves underwater,
allowing hair to come close and/or within the reach of the suction fittings, suction covers or skim
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mer assembly.
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Keep hair away from suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly.
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Children are at risk for hair entrapment if swimming under water.
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Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or
skimmer assembly.
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DANGER:
RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
Limb entrapment:
May occur when a limb becomes entrapped, inserted or sucked into a suction
or outlet opening.
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Always keep suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly in place when
operating to avoid limb entrapment.
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Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or
skimmer assembly.
Skimmer location and ap-
pearance may vary from
one shown
Suction Covers
Skimmer Cover
Safety Requirements
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