4
Do not use t e spa until t e GFCI as been
repaired or replaced by a qualified electri-
cian.
20 Keep all electrical appliances suc as radios,
telep ones, televisions, and lig ts at least
five feet (1.5 m) away from t e water.
21. DANGER—Risk of electric s ock: Do not set
up t e ydrot erapy spa wit in five feet (1.5
m) of any metal objects or surfaces. As an
alternative, you may use t e spa wit in five
feet (1.5 m) of metal objects if eac metal
object is permanently connected to t e bond-
ing LVG on t e controller of t is unit by a
minimum No. 6 AWG (1.3 mm2) solid copper
conductor. At least two lugs marked “BOND-
ING LUGS” are provided on t e external sur-
face or on t e inside of t e supply terminal
box or compartment. To reduce t e risk of
electric s ock, connect t e local common
bonding grid in t e area of t e ot tub or spa
to t ese terminals wit an insulated or bare
copper conductor not smaller t an 6 AWG.
All field-installed metal components suc as
rails, ladders, drains, or ot er similar ard-
ware wit in 3 m of t e spa or ot tub s all be
bonded to t e equipment grounding bus wit
copper conductors not smaller t an 6 AWG.
22. Do not operate t e pump motor w en t e
ydrot erapy spa is empty. T e pump motor
may be seriously damaged if it is operated
wit out water circulating. T e cut-off valves
must always be open w en using t e spa
(see step 2 on page 8).
23. DANGER—Risk of drowning: Exercise
extreme caution to prevent unaut orized and
unsupervised use of t e ydrot erapy spa by
c ildren. C ildren must always be supervised.
24. DANGER—To reduce t e risk of drowning:
• Never use t e ydrot erapy spa alone;
• C ildren s ould not use t e spa unless
t ey are supervised by an adult;
• Keep pets away from t e spa at all times;
• Always replace and lock t e spa cover
w en t e ydrot erapy spa is not in use.
25. WARNING—To reduce t e risk of injury: T e
water temperature s ould never exceed
104°F (40°C). Water temperature in excess of
100°F (38°C) may be injurious to your ealt .
If you plan to remain in t e ydrot erapy spa
for more t an 10 to 15 minutes, lower t e
temperature to 100°F (38°C) or below. Lower
temperatures are also recommended for c il-
dren. C ildren s ould not be allowed to swim
under t e surface of t e water in t e spa.
26. WARNING—To reduce t e risk of injury:
Always use an accurate t ermometer to
determine t e water temperature before
using t e ydrot erapy spa.
27. WARNING—To reduce t e risk of injury:
Pregnant women s ould consult wit t eir
p ysician before using t e ydrot erapy spa.
Pregnant women s ould not use t e spa if
t e water temperature is above 100°F (38°C);
t e unborn c ild could be seriously armed.
T is is especially important during t e first
90 days of t e pregnancy.
28. DANGER—To reduce t e risk of drowning:
Prolonged immersion in t e ydrot erapy
spa may cause ypert ermia, a dangerous
condition w ic occurs w en t e internal
body temperature rises several degrees
above t e normal body temperature of 98.6°F
(37°C). T e symptoms of ypert ermia are
nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and fainting.
Effects include: a lack of awareness, inability
to perceive eat or danger, and a greater risk
of drowning due to a loss of consciousness.
Special note: Individuals suffering from
hyperthermia may be unable to realize that
they must exit the spa, and they also may be
physically unable to do so.
29. WARNING—To reduce t e risk of drowning:
Do not use t e ydrot erapy spa if you are
under t e influence of alco ol or drugs. Heat
from t e water, in conjunction wit alco ol or
drugs, can cause unconsciousness.
30. WARNING—To reduce t e risk of injury or
drowning: Consult your p ysician about pos-
sible side-effects of any medications you
may be taking before using t e ydrot erapy
spa. Heat from t e water, in conjunction wit
some medications may cause drowsiness
and increase t e risk of drowning. Ot ers
can effect blood pressure, eart rate, and cir-
culation.
31. Do not use t e ydrot erapy spa immediate-
ly after strenuous exercise.
32. WARNING—To avoid injury, exercise care
w en entering or exiting t e spa.