Important Safety Instructions (cont.)
• 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.
• Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
8) 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 degrees F.
The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia include:
• Failure to feel heat
• Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa
• Unawareness of impending hazards
• Fetal injury in pregnant women
• Physical inability to exit the spa or hot tub
• Unconsciousness resulting in the potential of drowning.
9) Never touch or come in contact with any electrical accessory when in your spa or when your body is wet.
10) Prior to performing any service to the Spa Pack, turn off ALL power to the system at the main power source breaker.
11) Never turn equipment pack on unless spa is filled with water 2" above the skimmer.
CAUTION: Each persons body and circulatory system has different tolerances and responds differently to warm/hot water immersion. Most people in good health find a water temperature of about 102ºF to be satisfying and limit time in water at this temperature to
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR RECOMMENDATIONS.
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