Heatwave SA1312 - Health and Safety Precautions

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HEALTH & SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Review all instructions and warnings before operating your sauna. A sauna is not a toy. Serious
injury may result from negligence, intentional misuse, and failure to follow safety instructions.
2. Hyperthermia Danger: Hyperthermia occurs when the body absorbs more heat than it can
dissipate. Hyperthermia is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment to prevent
disability or death. It is very important not to allow your body’s core temperature to rise above
103ºF. Symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The
effects of hyperthermia may include failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to
exit the sauna, unawareness of the impending health hazard, physical inability to exit the sauna,
and unconsciousness.
3. If you are feeling uncomfortable, faint, or dizzy - exit the sauna immediately.
4. Do not exceed recommended time and temperature guidelines.
5. Do not touch or interfere with the temperature sensor on the control panel.
6. Do not touch or spray water on the heater elements.
7. Do not use the sauna while under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
8. Do not sleep inside the sauna.
9. Do not use the sauna immediately following strenuous exercise. Allow your body to cool down
for 30 minutes before entering the sauna.
10. Pets should never be placed inside the sauna.
11. Pregnant women, children under the age of 6, the elderly, and inrm should not use the
sauna.
12. Children over the age of 6 should always be supervised by an adult.
13. People with health problems including open wounds, fever, sunburn, or dehydration should
not use the sauna.
14. People suffering from obesity or with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure,
circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using the sauna.
15. Consult a physician before using the sauna if you take any prescription medications.
16. Keep towels and combustible materials away from the heater elements.
17. Remove all towels and materials after your sauna session.
18. Never leave your sauna unattended while in use.
19. Always unplug the sauna and allow it to cool down before performing any cleaning or
maintenance.
20. Always turn off and unplug the sauna when not in use.