Hyperthermia; Cautions - Jacuzzi J-315 Owner's Manual

WARNING: Do not use a spa immediately following strenuous exercise.
WARNING: Prolonged immersion in a spa may be injurious to your health.
WARNING: Do not permit electric appliances (such as lights, telephones,
radios, televisions, etc.) within 5 feet (1.5m) of this spa unless such appliances
are built-in by the manufacturer.
CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer' s
instructions.
WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal
hyperthermia in spas.

3.2 Hyperthermia

Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. A description of
the causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia are as follows:
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level
several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6°F (37°C). The
symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the
internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include:
1. Unawareness of impending hazard;
2. Failure to perceive heat;
3. Failure to recognize the need to exit spa;
4. Physical inability to exit spa;
5. Fetal damage in pregnant women; and
6. Unconsciousness and DANGER of drowning.
A warning sign is provided in your warranty packet. Please install it at a
location near your spa, where it is visible to the user of the spa. For addi-
tional or replacement signs please contact your local Jacuzzi spas dealer
and reference item number #6530-082.

3.3 Cautions

1. Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pres-
sure, and any condition requiring medical treatment, pregnant women, the
elderly, or infants should consult with a physician before using a spa.
2. The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has stated that the water
temperature in a spa should not exceed 104°F (40°C). Immersion in water
in excess of 104°F (40°C) can be hazardous to your health.
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