Important Safety Instructions - Freeflow Spas Tropic Owner's Manual

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The use of a crane for delivery and installation is primarily to avoid injury to your hot tub, your
property or to delivery personnel. Our customer service may be able to assist you with the
arrangements. Cranes are not considered "normal delivery".
It is the hot tub owner's responsibility to read and follow all the instructions and precautions described in this
manual. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Liability rests with the hot tub owner. Please, make
instructions available for reference by all hot tub users. Some warnings labels have been shipped with your new hot
tub BEFORE OPERATING THE SPA: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
1. WARNING: A wire connector is provided on this unit to
connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4mm
conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal
enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or
conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the hot tub.
2.DANGER – Risk of Accidental Drowning. Extreme
caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access
by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot
use this hot tub unless they are supervised at all times.
3.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 are broken or
missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less
than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting.
4.DANGER – Risk of Electric Shock. Install at lease 5 feet
(1.5m) from all metal surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may
be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal
surface is permanently connected by a minimum 8 AWG
(8.4mm) sold copper conductor to the wire connector on the
terminal box that is provided for this purpose.
5.DANGER – Risk of Electrical Shock. Do not permit any
electric appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio or
television, within 5 feet (1.5m) of a spa.
6. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury:
a. The water in the spa should never exceed 104ºF (40ºC).
Water temperatures between 100ºF (38º C) & 104ºF
(40ºC) 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 pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women
should limit spa water temperatures to100°F (38º C).

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c. Before entering a spa, the user should measure the
water temperature since the tolerance of water
temperature-regulating devices varies.
d. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or
during 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 spa.
f. Persons using medication should consult a physician
before using a spa since some medication may induce
drowsiness while other medication may affect heart
rate, blood pressure and circulation.
g. Heat stroke is a dangerous condition brought about
by excessive heat. It especially affects the very young,
elderly, individuals under the influence of alcohol or
drugs, and those using certain medications. The
symptoms include: sweating, dizziness, nausea, light-
headedness, convulsions, increased pulse rate, shallow
breathing, and in the extreme, unconsciousness. If you
suspect heat stroke, get medical help immediately.
Lay the victim on his back, with the head slightly
elevated for easier breathing, and apply ice packs to
the head.
h. Emergency telephone numbers, such as: hospital,
physician, ambulance, paramedics, and the police
should be readily available and posted next to a close-
by telephone.