Important Safety Instructions - MAAX Spas PERFORMANCE SERIES Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL
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INSTRUCTIONS
2. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury,
do not permit children to use this prod-
uct unless they are closely supervised at
all times.
3. A wire connector is provided on this unit
to connect a minimum 6 AWG (5.15 mm
solid copper conductor between this unit
and any metal equipment, metal enclosu-
res of electrical equipment, metal water
pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of
the unit.
4. (For cord-connected/convertible units)
DANGER - Risk of injury.
a. Replace damaged cord immedi-
ately.
b. Do not bury cord.
c. Connect to a grounded, ground-
ing type receptacle only.
5. DANGER - Risk of Accidental Drown-
ing. Extreme caution must be exercised
to prevent unauthorized access by
children. To avoid accidents, ensure that
children cannot use this spa unless they
are supervised at all times.
6. DANGER - Risk of injury. The suction
fittings in this spa are sized to match the
specific water flow created by the pump.
Should the need arise to replace the
suction fittings or the pump, be sure that
the flow rates are compatible.
Never operate spa if the suction fittings
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are broken or missing. Never replace a
suction fitting with one rated less than
the flow rate marked on the original suc-
tion fitting.
7. DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock. Install at
least 5 feet (1.5m) from all metal surfaces.
As an alternative, a spa may be installed
within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each
2 ) metal surface is permanently connected
by a minimum 6 AWG (5.15 mm
copper conductor to the wire connector
on the terminal box that is provided for
this purpose.
8. DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock. Do not
permit any electric appliance, such as a
light, telephone, radio, or television,
within 5 feet (1.5m) of a spa.
9. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury:
a. The water in a spa should never
exceed 40°C (104°F). Water tem-
peratures between 38°C (100°F)
and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a
healthy adult. Lower water temperatures
are recommended for young children and
when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
b. Since excessive water temperatures
have a high potential for causing fetal
damage during the early months of preg-
nancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant
women should limit spa water tempera-
tures to 38°C (100°F).
c. Before entering a spa the user should
measure the water temperature since the
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