Health Safety
Spas are known for their helpful qualities such as hydrotherapy and arthritic relief. But spas are not only a toy, there are several health concerns which the owner must be aware of such as the following:
WARNING People with infectious diseases should not use a spa.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to uncon- sciousness with the possibility of drowning.
Do Not use the spa immediately following strenuous exercise.
Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure or any other serious illness and pregnant women should consult with their physician before using the spa.
Excessive water temperature can be dangerous. Before entering the spa, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer, since the tolerance of the water temperature regulating devices may vary as much as
Long exposure at higher temperature can result in dizziness and/or hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98°F (36.7°C). The symptoms of hyper- thermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness or lethargy.
The affects of hyperthermia include:
•Unawareness of impending hazard
•Failure to perceive heat
•Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa
•Physical inability to exit the spa
•Fetal damage in pregnant women
•Unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning
Children should be supervised at all times.
DO NOT OPERATE SPA WITHOUT CORRECT WATER LEVEL!
Keep the water level at least 2” over the top of the of the filter at all times. all jets must be under water. Use the ridge
above the hydrotherapy jets as a guideline.
Actual features included in spa’s descriptions and photos are subject to change without notice.
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