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H. Prolonged immersion in water that is warmer than normal body temperature can result in a dangerous
condition known as HYPERTHERMIA. The causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia may be
described as follows: hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level
several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6f. The symptoms of hyperthermia include
dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal body temperature. The effects of
hyperthermia include: (1) unawareness of impending hazard, (2) failure to perceive heat, (3) failure to
recognize the need to exit the hot tub, (4) physical inability to exit the hot tub, (5) fetal damage in pregnant
women, and (6) unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning. WARNING: the use of alcohol, drugs,
or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
9. DANGER - to reduce the risk of injury to persons in the tub, never remove, or alter in any way, the grates or
covers on the suction fittings in the tub. Never operate the equipment system if the grates or covers on the
suction fittings are broken or missing. The water should always flow freely from the hydrotherapy jets within
the tub. Any blockage or restriction of water flow by persons or objects may damage the system components,
create an electrical shock hazard, and/or cause water damage to the surrounding area. To avoid damage to the
pump and heater, the equipment system must never be operated unless the tub is filled with water to the
operating level.
10. WARNING - the equipment system may be equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), mounted
on the electrical control box. This GFCI protects against electrical shock hazard by sensing electrical fault
conditions and interrupting the electric power applied to the equipment system.Before each use of the tub the
GFCI, if provided, should be tested in the following manner: Turn electric power on, Push the test button. The
reset button should pop outward, indicating that the GFCI is functioning properly. Push the reset button all the
way in, restoring electrical power to the equipment system. If the reset button does not pop outward when the
test button is pushed, a loss of GFCI protection is indicated. Should this occur, immediately disconnect
electrical power from the equipment system, and discontinue use of the tub until a qualified technician has
identified and corrected the problem.
11. DANGER - risk of electrical shock. Install at least 5 feet (1.5m) from all metal surfaces. A tub may be
installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected by a solid copper
conductor attached to the wire connector on the control box that is provided for this purpose. A pressure wire
connector is provided on the control box to permit connection of a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4mm) solid copper
bonding conductor. The bonding conductor should not be smaller the service conductors supplying the
equipment. Connect this point to any metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipes, or conduit
within 5 feet (1.5m) of the unit as needed to comply with local requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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