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SPA SAFETY • WINTERISING YOUR SPA
7 To avoid injury, exercise caution when entering and leaving the spa or hot tub.
8 DO NOT use drugs or alcohol before or during spa use, these may lead to unconsciousness and possible drowning.
9 Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before spa use. Excessive water temperatures may dam-
age the foetus or cause premature labour.
10 Spa water temperature should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are con-
sidered safe for healthy adults for up to twenty minutes. For young children, lower water temperatures are recommended.
Check with your doctor.
11 Use an accurate thermometer before entering the spa or hot tub, to measure the water temperature
12 Never use a spa or hot tub immediately after strenuous exercise.
13 Consult your physician before using a spa or hot tub especially people with heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood
pressure, a condition needing medical treatment, pregnant women, infants or the elderly.
14 Limit the time spent when using the spa since long exposures at warm temperatures can cause high body temperature.
Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, fainting, drowsiness, and reduced awareness, resulting in possible drowning.
Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be hazardous to your health.
15 It is NOT recommended that the spa be used alone.
16 Maintaining proper water chemistry is necessary to ensure safe water and prevent possible damage to spa components.
HYPERTHERMIA
Prolonged water immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the
body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37°C. The symptoms of hyperthermia include but are
not limited to drowsiness, lethargy and an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include:
a Failure to recognise the need to exit spa;
c Unawareness of impending hazard;
e Foetal damage in pregnant women
WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
WINTERISING YOUR SPA
If the spa will not be used for extended periods in a location where there is likelihood of below freezing temperatures, the
spa should be prepared as follows:
1 Shut off power
2 Drain spa of all water.
3 If spa is equipped with a blower, turn on power and run the blower for 10 seconds to clean the air channels of water.
4 Shut off the power
5 Remove any remaining water with a sponge.
6 Disconnect the inlet and outlet union to the Pack, and tilt the Pack, slightly to allow any remaining water to run out.
With a wet dry vacuum or similar product, vacuum any additional water out of the uncoupled lines, pack and pump
heads.
7 Remove the motors, pumps, electronics, and blowers and store them in a warm dry place to prevent moisture
damaging the units. (Leave the TOPSIDE control in place and seal wire ends in a plastic bag.
8 With a wet/dry vacuum, either suck water from each jet, and open line or blow water from each jet.
9 Ensure Hose Bib (drain) is left open.
10 Cover all open pipes from motors and control system with screen mesh to prevent debris from entering the system.
11 Cover spa with hard cover (for added protection; cover spa with tarpaulin).
Note: Damage caused by moisture, condensation, and or any other problems arising from winterizing your spa will not
be covered under the warranty.
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b Physical inability to exit spa;
d Failure to perceive heat;
f Unconsciousness and danger of drowning.
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