CalderaSpas Utopia Series - Risk of Electrical Shock; Risks to Avoid; Unclean Water; Avoiding the Risk of Hyperthermia

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DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• Installspaatleast5feet(1.5m)fromallmetalsurfaces.Aspamaybeinstalledwithin5feetofametalsurfaceifeachmetalsurfaceispermanentlyconnected
by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in
accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.
• Donotpermitanyelectricalappliances,suchasalight,telephone,radio,ortelevisionwithin5feet(1.5m)ofaspa.Failuretomaintainasafedistancemay
result in death, or serious personal injury due to electrocution, if the appliance should fall into the spa.
• Installyourspaissuchawaythatdrainageisawayfromtheelectricalcompartmentandfromallelectricalcomponents.
DO:
• Besureyourspaisconnectedtothepowersupplycorrectly-usealicensedelectricalcontractor.
• Disconnectthespafromthepowersupplybeforedrainingthespaorservicingtheelectricalcomponents.
• TesttheGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(s)beforeeachuse.
DOn’T:
• Usethespawiththeequipmentcompartmentdoorremoved.
• Placeelectricalapplianceswithin5feet(1.5m)ofthespa.
• Attempttoopentheelectricalcontrolbox.Therearenouserserviceablepartsinside.
RISKS TO AVOID
Danger: risk Of inJurY
• Toreducetheriskofinjurytopersons,DONOTremovefloatingweir,basketandfilterlocatedinthefiltercompartmentwhilethespaisrunning.
• Neverreplaceasuctionfittingwithoneratedlessthantheflowratemarkedontheoriginalsuctionfitting.
• Thereisadangerofslippingandfalling.Rememberthatwetsurfacescanbeveryslippery.Takecarewhenenteringorexitingthespa.
• Neveroperatespaifthesuctionfittingsarebrokenormissing.
• Peoplewithinfectiousdiseasesshouldnotusethespa.
• Keepanyloosearticlesofclothingorhangingjewelryawayfromrotatingjetsorothermovingcomponents.
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• Theuseofdrugs,alcoholormedicationbeforeorduringspausemayleadtounconsciousnesswiththepossibilityofdrowning.
• Personsusingmedicationsshouldconsultaphysicianbeforeusingaspa;somemedicationmaycauseausertobecomedrowsy,whileothermedicationmay
affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
• Personstakingmedicationswhichinducedrowsiness,suchastranquilizers,antihistamines,oranticoagulantsshouldnotusethespa.
HealTH prOblems affecTeD bY spa use
• Pregnantwomenshouldconsultaphysicianbeforeusingspa.
• Personssufferingfromobesity,orwithamedicalhistoryofheartdisease,loworhighbloodpressure,circulatorysystemproblems,ordiabetesshouldconsulta
physician before using spa.
UNCLEAN WATER
• Keepthewatercleanandsanitizedwithcorrectchemicalcare.TherecommendedlevelsforyourCaldera
®
spa are:
Bromine: 1.0-2.0 ppm with SPA FROG
®
(3.0 - 5.0 if not using SPA FROG)
Water pH: 7.2-7.8
Total Alkalinity: 80-180 ppm
Calcium Hardness: 150-400 ppm
(Refer to Water Quality and Maintenance section for complete instructions.)
IMPORTANT: Turn on the clean cycle when adding ANY spa water chemicals into or in front of the filter compartment.
• Cleanthefiltercartridgeatleastmonthlytoremovedebrisandmineralbuildupwhichmayaffecttheperformanceofthehydromassagejets,limittheflow,ortrip
the high limit thermostat, which will turn off the entire spa.
AVOIDING THE RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA
Prolonged immersion in hot water can result in HYPERTHERMIA, a dangerous condition which occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level above
normal (98.6°F). The symptoms of hyperthermia include unawareness of impending hazard, failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to exit the spa, physical
inability to exit the spa, fetal damage in pregnant women, and unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.
Warning:
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS