Important Safety Instructions - Arctic Spa Arctic Ocean Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including:
1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless
they are closely supervised at all times.
2) WARNING: A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a minimum
No. 8 AWG solid copper conductor (USA) No. 6 AWG stranded (Canada) between this unit and
any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within
5 feet (1.5m) of the unit.
3) 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.
4) DANGER: Risk of Injury. The suction fittings in this hot tub 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 the hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or
missing. Consult your local dealer for assistance in choosing an appropriate replacement suction fit-
ting.
5) DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5 feet (1.5m), from all metal surfaces. As an
IMPORTANT!
This manual was
written to ensure
the proper use and
installation of any
Arctic Spa. Any
modifications to the
procedures outlined
may result in
your warranty
being voided.
Please read this
manual to avoid any
unnecessary damage
to your spa and
equipment.
alternative, a hot tub may be installed within 5 feet (1.5m) of metal surfaces if each
metal surface is permanently connected (bonded) by a minimum No. 8 AWG
solid copper conductor (US) No. 6 AWG stranded (Canada) attached to the wire con-
nector on the grounding lug, inside the equipment compartment on the equipment
box.
6) DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit any electrical appliance, such
as a light, telephone, radio, television, etc. within 5 feet (1.5m) of a hot tub.
7) ELECTRICAL SUPPLY:
suitable circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors. The
disconnect must be readily accessible and visible to the hot tub occupant but installed
at least 5 feet (1.5m), from the hot tub water.
8) WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury:
a) The water in a hot tub should never exceed 104 º F (40ºC). Water temperatures
between 100ºF (38ºC) and 104ºF (40ºC) are considered safe for a healthy adult.
Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when hot tub
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 hot tub water temperatures to 100ºF (38ºC). If pregnant, please consult your
physician before using a hot tub.
c) The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during hot tub use may lead to
unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
The electrical supply for this product must include a
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