Calspas SWIM - Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
When using and installing this spa, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including.
Danger: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
• NO DIVING, diving may result in injury or death.
• Do not allow children to be in or around the spa unless a responsible adult supervises them.
• Keep the spa cover on and locked when not in use
• See instructions enclosed with your cover for locking procedures.
Danger: SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD, RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
Suction in suction ttings when broken, damaged, cracked, or unsecured can cause severe injury and or death
due to the following entrapment hazards.
• Body Entrapment: A negative pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in entrap-
ment.
• Hair Entrapment: Hair can be sucked in or caught within the suction tting.
• Evisceration/Disembowelment Entrapment Risk: Negative pressure applied directly to the intestines
through a damaged/unprotected suction outlet. This can result in Evisceration/Disembowelment.
• The suction ttings in this spa are sized to match the specic water ow created by the pump. Should the
need arise to replace the suction ttings, or the pump, be sure the ow rates are compatible.
• The suction tting is made with chemical resistant plastic, that will last over a nite period of time. This
component will degrade and become brittle after constant exposure to sanitizers. When performing mainte-
nance on the spa, inspect suction ttings for any cracks or damage.
• When the spa is in operation, suction is created within the suction ttings. Persons within the spa should not
be leaning on, stepping on, or making contact with suction ttings.
Danger: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION.
• Install the spa at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from all metal surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may be installed
within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently bonded by a minimum of 8
gauge AWG solid copper conductor to the outside of the spas control box.
• DO NOT permit any external electrical appliances, such as lights, telephones, radios, television, etc, within 5
feet (1.5 meters) of the spa. Never attempt to operate any electrical device from inside the spa.
• Replace any damaged power cord immediately.
• Never bury any power cord, a proper conduit must be used.
• Connect to a proper grounding-type receptacle or to a proper grounding post in the GFCI and breaker.
Warning: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA (OVER-HEATING) CAUSING SEVERE INJURY, BURNS, WELTS, OR
DEATH
• Water temperature in excess of 104°F (40°C) may be detrimental for your health.
• The spa water should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C)
are considered safe for a healthy adult.
• Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children, and when the spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
• Before using the spa, the user should measure the water temperature since the tolerance of water tempera-
ture regulating devices varies.
• Do not use the spa if drugs, alcohol, or prescription medications were consumed before or during use. In
an altered state of mind, the human body can not react properly to changes in temperature. This increas-
es your risk of hyperthermia, injury, drowning, or death.