Inground Spas
LTR20121002, Rev. A
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When installing and using this electrical equipment,
always follow basic safety precautions. Following
these instructions will help make your rst spa ses-
sion a pleasurable one.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: A licensed electrician may be required to up-
grade your standard receptacle and/or circuit break-
er.
DANGER -- RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWN-
ING: Do not allow children to be in or around a spa
unless a responsible adult supervises them. Keep
the spa cover on and locked when not in use. See
instructions enclosed with your cover for locking pro-
cedures.
DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: The suction ttings
in this spa are sized to match the specic water ow
created by the pump. Should the need arise to re-
place the suction ttings, or the pump, be sure the
ow rates are compatible.
DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: Never operate the
spa if the suction tting or lter baskets are broken
or missing.
DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: Never replace a
suction tting with one that is rated less than the
ow rate marked on the original suction tting.
DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Install
the spa at least ve feet (1.5 meters) from all metal
surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may be installed
within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface
is permanently bonded by a minimum #8 AWG solid
copper conductor to the outside of the spa’s control
box.
DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Do
not permit any external electrical appliances, such
as lights, telephones, radios, televisions, and etc.,
within ve feet (1.5 meters) of the spa. Never at-
tempt to operate any electrical device from inside
the spa. This does not apply to lights built in to the
spa as factory options from Cal Spas™.
WARNING -- RISK OF INJURY
The spa water 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.
High water temperatures have a high potential for
causing fetal damage during pregnancy. Women
who are pregnant, or who think they are pregnant,
should always check with their physician prior to spa
usage.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or
during spa use may lead to unconsciousness, with
the possibility of drowning.
Persons suffering from obesity, a medical history of
heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circula-
tory system problems or diabetes should consult a
physician before using the spa.
Persons using medications should consult a physi-
cian before using the spa since some medications
may induce drowsiness while others may affect
heart rate, blood pressure and circulation.
Hyperthermia Danger
Prolonged exposure to hot air or water can induce
hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the inter-
nal temperature of the body reaches a level 3˚F to
6˚F above the normal body temperature of 98.6˚F
(or 2˚C to 4˚C above 37˚C). While hyperthermia
has many health benets, it is important not to allow
your body’s core temperature to rise above 103˚F
(39.5˚C). Symptoms of excessive hyperthermia in-
clude dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness and fainting.
The effects of excessive hyperthermia may include:
Failure to perceive heat•
Failure to recognize the need to exit spa or hot • tub
Unawareness of impending hazard•
Fetal damage in pregnant women•
Physical inability to exit the spa•
Unconsciousness•
WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medi-
cation can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyper-
thermia.