Important Warnings And Safety Instructions - Pentair EASYTOUCH 8 User Manual

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This Guide provides installation and operation instructions for the
product. Consult Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. with any questions regarding this product.
This product is intended for use in swimming pool applications only.
Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools and spas, and the
construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directly regulate
the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health codes for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation Guide ("Guide") contains
important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This Guide should be
given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.
Attention User: This Guide contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this product.
Please retain it for future reference.
Before installing this product, read and follow all safety warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to
follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for
additional free copies of these instructions.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs
and spas. This product is intended to control heaters with built-in high limit circuits ONLY.
so may cause property damage or personal injury.
Water temperature in excess of 100° F (37.7° C) may be hazardous to your health. Prolonged
immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature
of the body reaches a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6° F (37° C.). Effects
of hyperthermia include: (1) Unawareness of impending danger. (2) Failure to perceive heat. (3) Failure
to recognize the need to leave the spa. (4) Physical inability to exit the spa. (5) Fetal damage in
pregnant women. (6) Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning. The use of alcohol, drugs, or
medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
Control System is intended to control heaters with built-in high limit circuits ONLY. Failure to do so may
cause property damage or personal injury.
Do not use this product to control an automatic pool cover. Swimmers may become entrapped
underneath the cover.
Except for listed spa-side remote controls, install a minimum of five (5) feet (1.52 m) from the inside
wall of the pool and spa.
A pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualified pool and spa service professional in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation
may create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or
others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
Two Speed Pump Controls Notice (Title 20 Compliance)
Please read the following important Safety Instructions (See page 42 for pump speed setup) When
using two-speed pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, the pump's default circulation speed
MUST be set to the LOWEST SPEED, with a high speed override capability being for a temporary period
not to exceed one normal cycle, or two hours, whichever is less.
Failure to do
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