Marquis Spas owner manual Safety Instructions Continued, All Spa Models

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

240 VOLT, PERMANENTLY INSTALLED OR CONVERTED MODELS

9.A ground terminal is provided on the terminal block (TB-1, terminal 7) located inside the control box. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect this terminal to the grounding terminal of your electrical service or supply panel with a continuous green, insulated copper wire. The wire must be equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. In addition, a bonding terminal (pressure wire connector) is provided on the outside of the control box for bonding to local ground points. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this connector should be bonded with a No. 8 AWG (8.42mm2) solid copper wire to any metal ladders, water pipes, or other metal within five feet (1.5m) of the spa to comply with local requirements.

10.Your spa uses ground fault circuit interrupters in the electrical sub-panel. Before each use of the spa and with the unit operating press the Test button on each breaker. The switch should click over to the “Trip” position. Wait thirty seconds and reset each GFCI breaker by switching it completely off and then completely on. The switch should then stay on. If either of the interrupters does not perform in this manner, it is an indication of an electrical malfunction and the possibility of an electric shock. Disconnect the power until the fault has been identified and corrected.

NOTE: Failure to wait 30 seconds before resetting the GFCI may cause the spa’s Power Indicator (on the control panel) to blink. If this occurs, repeat the GFCI test procedure.

ALL SPA MODELS

11.Install the spa so proper drainage is provided for the compartment containing the electrical components.

12.DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Install the spa at least five feet (1.5m) of metal surfaces if, in accordance with the National Electric Code ANS/NMFPA70-1993, each metal surface is permanently connected to a minimum No. 8 (8.42mm2) solid copper conductor attached to the wire bonding connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose.)

13.DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do not permit any appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio, or television within five feet (1.5m) of the spa or hot tub.

14.WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury:

•The water in the spa should never exceed 104° F (40° C). Water temper- atures between 100° F (38° C) and 104° F (40° C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes) and for young children.

•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, the user should measure the water temperature with

an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of temperature-regulating devices may vary as much as +/- 5° F (3° C).

•The use of drugs, alcohol, or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.

•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 the spa.

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