Pentair and P8, P4, PS8, PS4, PS6 Important Safety Instructions, To Reduce the Risk of Injury

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

LIRE LA NOTICE TECHNIQUE.

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 fittings of your spa or hot tub. Never operate a spa or hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow 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 -

a) 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.

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 100°F (38°C).

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.

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)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 or hot tub since some medication may induce drowsines while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock - Install the power center at least five (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.

Children should not use spas or hot tubs without adult supervision.

Do not use spas or hot tubs unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair entrapment.

People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub.

AVERTISSEMENT

Danger d'electrocution - Les installations Canadiennes doivent se trouver à au moins trois (3) mètres de l’eau. Ne pas laisser les enfants utiliser une cuve de relaxation sans surveillance.

Pour éviter que les cheveux ou une partie du corps puissent être aspirés, ne pas utiliser une cuve de relaxation si les grilles de prise d'aspiration ne sont pas toutes en place.

Les personnes qui prennent des médicaments ou ont des problèmes de santé devraient consulter un médecin avant d’utiliser une cuve de relaxation.