User Manual

Important Safety Instructions
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and
conform to all national, state, and local codes. When installing and using
this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction
ttings of your spa or hot tub. Never operate a spa or hot tub if the
suction ttings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction tting
with one rated less than the ow rate marked on the equipment
assembly.
WARNING: Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce
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, and an increase in the
internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia
include: 1) unawareness of impending danger; 2) failure to perceive
heat; 3) failure to recognize the need to exit spa; 4) physical inability
to exit spa; 5) fetal damage in pregnant women; 6) unconsciousness
resulting in a danger of drowning.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury —
• The water in a spa 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.
• 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 100°F (38°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 varies.
• The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or
hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of
drowning.
• Obese people and people with history of heart disease, low or
high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes
should consult a physician before using a spa.
• People using medication should consult a physician before using
a spa or hot tub since some medication may induce drowsiness
while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and
circulation.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock – Install the control center at least
ve (5) feet (152.4cm) from the inside wall of the pool and/or hot
tub using non-metallic plumbing. Canadian installations must be at
least three (3) meters from the water.
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