DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• Installatleast5feet(1.5m)fromallmetalsurfaces.Aspamaybeinstalledwithin5feetofametalsurfaceifeachmetalsurfaceis
permanently connected by a minimum No. 8AWG (8.4mm²) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal
box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical CodeANSI/NMFPA70-1993.
• Donotpermitanyelectricalappliances,suchasalight,telephone,radio,ortelevisionwithin5feet(1.5m)ofaspa.Failuretomaintaina
safe distance may result in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution if the appliance should fall into the spa.
DO:
• Besureyourspaisconnectedtothepowersupplycorrectly-usealicensedcontractor.
• Disconnectthespafromthepowersupplybeforedrainingthespaorservicingtheelectricalcomponents.
• TesttheGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(s)beforeeachuse.
DON’T:
• Usethespawiththeequipmentcompartmentdoorremoved.
• Placeelectricalapplianceswithin5feet(1.5m)ofthespa.
• Useanextensioncordtoconnectthespatoitspowersource.Thecordmaynotbeproperlygroundedandtheconnectionisashock
hazard.An extension cord may cause a voltage drop, which will cause overheating of the jet pump motor and motor damage.
• Attempttoopentheelectricalcontrolbox.Therearenouserserviceablepartsinside.
RISKS TO AVOID
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY
• DONOTsitinthefiltercompartmentarea.Sittinginthisareacancause:
a) Restriction of Filter Pump suction/vacuum b) Damage to components
Both can result in bodily harm. Should damage occur to components in this area, replace immediately!
• Toreducetheriskofinjurytopersons,DONOTremovesuctionfittings(filterstandpipes)locatedinthefiltercompartment.
• Thesuctionfittingsinthespaaresizedtomatchthespecificwaterflowcreatedbythepump.Shouldtheneedarisetoreplacethesuction
fittings, or the pump, be sure that the flow rates are compatible.
• Thereisadangerofslippingandfalling.Rememberthatwetsurfacescanbeveryslippery.Takecarewhenenteringorexitingthespa.
• Peoplewithinfectiousdiseasesshouldnotusethespa.
• Keepanyloosearticlesofclothing,longhairorhangingjewelryawayfromrotatingjetsorothermovingcomponents.
INCREASED SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICATION
• Theuseofdrugs,alcohol,ormedicationbeforeorduringspausemayleadtounconsciousnesswiththepossibilityofdrowning.
• Personsusingmedicationsshouldconsultaphysicianbeforeusingaspa;somemedicationmaycauseausertobecomedrowsy,while
other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
• Personstakingmedicationsthatinducedrowsiness,suchastranquilizers,antihistamines,oranticoagulantsshouldnotusethespa.
HEALTH PROBLEMS AFFECTED BY SPA USE
• Pregnantwomenshouldconsultaphysicianbeforeusingspa.
• Personssufferingfromobesityorwithamedicalhistoryofheartdisease,loworhighbloodpressure,circulatorysystemproblems,or
diabetes should consult a physician before using spa.
UNCLEAN WATER
• Keepthewatercleanandsanitizedwithcorrectchemicalcare.TherecommendedlevelsforyourHotSpot
®Spa are:
FreeAvailable Chlorine (FAC): 3.0-5.0 ppm TotalAlkalinity: 40-120 ppm
Water pH: 7.2-7.6 Calcium Hardness: 50-150 ppm
(Refer to Water Quality and Maintenance section for complete instructions.)
Important: Turn on the jet pump for a least ten minutes after addingANY spa water chemicals into the filter compartment.
• Cleanthefiltercartridgemonthlytoremovedebrisandmineralbuildupwhichmayaffecttheperformanceofthehydromassagejets,limit
the flow, or trip the high limit thermostat which will turn off the entire spa.
AVOIDING THE RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA
Prolonged immersion in hot water can result in HYPERTHERMIA, a dangerous condition which occurs when the internal temperature of the body
reaches a level above normal (98.6°F or 37°C). The symptoms 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, and unconsciousness resulting in a
danger of drowning.
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