Use and Care Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical
equipment, remember to always observe safety
precautions, including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
2a. DANGER - To reduce the risk of injury, do
not permit children to use this product unless
they are closely supervised.
2b. WARNING - RISK OF CHILD
DROWNING. Extreme caution must be
exercised to prevent unauthorized access by
children. To avoid accidents, ensure that
children cannot use a spa or hot tub unless they
are supervised at all times.
3. Connect to a grounded, grounding type
receptacle only. Dedicated circuit
recommended.
4. Do not bury power cord.
5. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, replace damaged cord immediately.
6. DANGER - To reduce the risk of injury to
persons, do not remove suction fittings.
7. This appliance is provided with a ground-fault
circuit-interrupter. Before each use, with the
plug connected to the power supply and with
the unit operating, push the test button. The
unit should stop operating and the reset button
should appear. Push the reset button. The unit
should now operate normally. If the interrupter
fails to operate in this manner, there is a ground
current flowing indicating the possibility of an
electric shock.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle until
the fault has been identified and corrected.
8. Install to provide drainage of compartment for
electrical components.
8. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Install at
least 5 feet (1.5m) from all metal surfaces. (A
spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal
surfaces if each metal surface is permanently
connected by a minimum No. 8 AWG
(8.4mm
2
) solid copper conductor attached to
the wire connector on the terminal box that is
provided for this purpose.)
10. DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK. Do not permit any electrical
appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio, or
television, within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa or
hot tub.
11. To reduce the risk of injury:
a. The water in a spa or hot tub should never
exceed 104F (40C). Water temperatures
between 100F (38C) and 104F (40C) are
considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower
water temperatures are recommended for
extended use (exceeding 10-15 minutes) and
for young children.
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 or
hot tub water temperatures to 100F (38C).
c. Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user
should measure the water temperature with an
accurate thermometer since the tolerance of
water temperature-regulating devices may vary
as much as +/-5 (3C).
d. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before
or during spa or hot tub use may lead to
unconsciousness with the possibility of
drowning.
e. Persons suffering from obesity or with a
medical history of heart disease, low or high
blood pressure, circulatory system problems or
diabetes should consult a physician before
using a spa or hot tub.
f. Persons using medication should consult a
physician before using a spa or hot tub since
some medications may induce drowsiness
while other medications may affect heart rate,
blood pressure, and circulation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Just a quick note,
For your own security...Prolonged immersion in
water that is warmer than normal body
temperature can result in a dangerous condition
known as HYPERTHERMIA. The causes,
symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia may be
described as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when
the internal temperature of the body reaches a
level several degrees above the normal
temperature of 98.6
0
F. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting,
drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the
internal temperature of the body. The effects of
hyperthermia include (1) unawareness of
impending hazard, (2) failure to perceive heat, (3)
failure to recognize the need to exit the spa, (4)
physical inability to exit the spa, (5) fetal damage
in pregnant women, and (6) unconsciousness
resulting in a danger of drowning. WARNING - the
use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly
increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs
and spas.