Master Spas INT MP FORCE Owner's Manual page 8

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
b) Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal
damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly preg-
nant women should limit water temperatures to 38˚C (100˚F).
c) Before entering a swim spa, the user should measure the water tempera-
ture since the tolerance of water temperature- regulating devices varies.
d) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during swim spa use
may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
e) Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high
blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a
physician before using a swim spa.
f) Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a swim
spa since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication
may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
(For swim spas with a gas heater)
WARNING – Risk of Suffocation. This swim spa is equipped with a gas heater
and is intended for outdoor use only unless proper ventilation can be pro-
vided for an indoor installation.
HYPERTHERMIA
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:
• Dizziness • Fainting • Drowsiness • Lethargy
• Increase in Internal Body Temperature
THE EFFECTS OF HYPERTHERMIA INCLUDE:
Unawareness of Impending Hazard • Failure to Perceive Heat • Failure to
Recognize the Need to Exit Swim Spa • Physical Inability to Exit Swim Spa •
Fetal Damage in Pregnant Women • Unconsciousness Resulting in a Danger
of Drowning
DO NOT DIVE. DO NOT DIVE. 103 6