Owner`s manual

TYPICAL CODE REQUIREMENTS
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8. Water attracts children.
9. Risk of Fetus Injury - Hot water exposure limitations vary from person to person. Pregnant
women and small children should not use spa prior to medical consultation.
10. Risk of Fetus Injury - During pregnancy, soaking in hot water may cause damage to fetus.
Limit use to 10 minutes at a time after medical consultation.
11. Risk of Injury - Before entering the spa, check water temperature. The spa water
temperature should not exceed 104°F (40°C).
12. Risk of Injury - Enter and exit slowly.
13. Risk of Injury - Keep all breakable objects out of the spa.
14. Risk of Shock - Never place electrical appliances (telephone, radio, television, etc.) within
five (5) feet (1.524 m) of the spa.
15. Risk of Shock - The spa shall not be operated during severe weather conditions, i.e.
electrical storms, tornadoes, etc.
16. Prevent Unauthorized Use - Secure the facility and spa against unauthorized access. Where
used, attach spa cover after each use.
17. No climbing or walking on top rail.
18. No Diving / No Jumping - Diving or jumping may cause death, paralysis, or permanent
injury.
Emergency telephone signs. A sign shall be posted in the immediate vicinity of the spa, stating
the spa address, the location of the nearest telephone, and that emergency telephone numbers
are posted by this telephone. Those emergency telephone numbers shall include the name and
phone number of the nearest available police department, fire department, ambulance service,
and/or rescue unit, and/or “911,” if available.
Operational signs. Operational signs shall include but not be limited to the following messages:
1. Do not allow the use of or operate spa if the suction outlet cover is missing, damaged or
loose.
2. Check spa temperature before each use. Do not enter the spa or if the temperature is above
104˚F (40˚C).
3. Secure the facility against unauthorized access. (See ANSI/APSP-8, Model Barrier Code for
Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs).
4. Keep all breakable objects out of the spa.
5. Spa shall not be operated during severe weather conditions, i.e. electrical storms, tornadoes,
etc.
6. Never place electrical appliances (telephone, radio, television, etc.) within 5 feet (1.524 m) of
the spa. Depth markers shall be positioned on the deck within 18 inches (45.72 cm) of the
waterline.
Deck depth markers shall be positioned on the deck within 18 inches (45.72 cm) of the
waterline and shall be positioned to be read while standing on the deck facing the water.
Depth markers in or on the deck surfaces shall be slip-resisting.