Spa Soaking Guidelines - Coleman 300 Series Owner's Manual

Spa Soaking Guidelines

1. Persons with heart disease, diabetes, blood pres-
sure or circulatory abnormalities, a serious illness,
or pregnant women should not enter a spa without
prior consultation with their doctor.
2. People with skin, ear, genital or other body infec-
tions, open sores, or wounds should not use the
spa because of the possibility of spreading infec-
tion.
3. Before entering, look at the water in your spa. If
there is cloudiness, foaming, or if a strong chlo-
rine smell is present, the water needs treatment.
Properly maintained water will greatly reduce
potential skin rash (pseudomonas). Ask your
Authorized Coleman ® Spas Dealer for guidance.
4. Shower with soap and water before and after
using the spa. Showering before use removes
many common skin bacteria, perspiration, lotions,
deodorants, creams, etc. that may reduce the
effectiveness of the sanitizer and lessen the abili-
ty of the filter to work efficiently. Showering after
use will help reduce skin irritation that may result
from contact with spa chemicals.
5. Enter the spa slowly and cautiously. Be careful of
your footing, and allow your body to gradually
adjust to the water temperature. Exit slowly to
accommodate relaxed leg muscles and possible
lightheadedness.
6. Soaking for too long may cause some users to feel
nauseous, dizzy, or lightheaded. If you wish to
soak in high temperature water (104°F or 40°C),
leave the spa after 15 minutes, shower, cool down
and then return for another brief stay. In lower
temperatures (e.g. 98.6°F—normal body temper-
ature) most people can comfortably and safely
soak for longer periods at one sitting. If you have
any questions about what's right for you, your
family, or other guests, consult your doctor.
7. Be sure you check the water temperature before
entering, and while using the spa.
8. Never use the spa while under the influence of
alcohol.
9. Consult your doctor about potential harmful
effects of using drugs or medications while hot
water soaking.
10. Never use the spa when you are alone.
11. Never allow children or elderly adults to use
the spa unsupervised.
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