Safe use of the pool
1.
Encourage all users especially children to learn how toswim;
2.
Learn Basic Life Support (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -CPR) and refresh this knowledge regularly. This can make a life-saving difference inthe event of an
emergency;
3.
Instruct all pool users, including children, what to do incase of an emergency;
4.
Never dive into any shallow body of water. This can lead to serious injury or death;
5.
Do not use the swimming pool when using alcohol or medication that may impair your ability to safely use the pool;
6.
When pool covers are used, remove them completely from the water surface before entering the pool;
7.
Protect pool occupants from water related illnesses bykeeping the pool water treated and practicing good hygiene. Consult the water treatment guidelines inthe
user’s manual;
8.
Store chemicals (e.g. water treatment, cleaning or disinfection products) out ofthe reach ofchildren;
9.
Removable ladders shall beplaced on ahorizontal surface(if applicable).
Ladder (if applicable)
1.
Check all nuts and bolts fortightness and tighten when required(if applicable).
2. Maximum allowable weight (150 kg).
3.
Ladder shall not be used for other purposes.
Safety Care for Children
1.
In aswimming pool, the major risk for children under 5 is drowning and therefore itis recommended either during the bathing period or at any other times, that the
prevention of unauthorised access to a pool should be aided by securing the boundary of the property, or the relevant area near the pool. Where this isimpractical,
parents should seek to secure the means of access to the swimming pool, when itis not in use.
2.
The safety ofyour children depends only onyou! The highest riskiswith children under fiveyears ofage. Accidents donot happen only to others! Beprepared torespond!
3.
Remember that as a parent, you are always responsible for your child’s safety.
4.
Children shall be under constant, active and vigilant supervision. The supervisor shall be capable of removing the child from the water and calling the emergency services if necessary.
5.
Designate one parent to be the supervisor in charge of safety.
6.
Teach your children to swim as early as possible.
7.
Prohibit diving and jumping in the presence of small children.
8.
Do not allow children who cannot swim or are weak swimmers to enter the swimming pool without wearing proper protection (PPE).
9.
Children who cannot swim or are weak swimmers shall not enter the water unaccompanied.
10.
Store water treatment products out of the reach ofchildren.
11.
Keep children in your direct sight, stay close, and actively supervise them when they are in or near this pool and when you are filling and emptying this pool.
12.
When searching for a missing child, check the pool first, even if the child is thought to be in the house.
Moreover, some equipment can contribute to safety for children under 5 years :
1. Children’s personal protective equipment;
2.
Protection barrier whose gate isconstantly maintained closed (for example, a hedge cannot be considered abarrier but a wall, or wooden fence would be relevant
to prevent unauthorised access from neighbours, or animals);
3.
Manual orautomatic protection cover correctly installed and secured;
4.
Electronic movement orfall detector, inservice and operational;
but they cannot replace close supervision under any circumstances even during the bathing periods.
Swimming Pool Awareness
1.
The pool isto be assembled by an adult; care should be taken inunpacking and assembling the pool; this pool may contain accessible potentially hazardous
sharp edges or sharp points that are a necessary part of the pool’s function.
2.
The floor of the pool shall be visible at all times from the outside perimeter of the pool.
3.
Never allow horseplay, diving, or jumping into or around the pool. Serious injury, paralysis, or death could result when this rule isdisregarded.
DO NOT ALLOW anyone toswim alone without supervision.
WARNING:
This pool must be assembled on a smooth and level site of firm soil that isfree of stones, gravel, sticks, black-top, or other oil based compounds. Do not
install pool on a wooden deck or any type of wooden surface.
NOTE:
This pool has a maximum water fill level marked on the inside wall. Do not overfill; drain to proper level.
EMPTYING POOL:
Push down on side wall to empty pool water and/or lift up one side of pool to empty pool water.
NOTE:
1. Pool can be cleaned with mild soap and lukewarm water only.
2.
Make sure pool is completely dry before storing to help prevent mildew from forming.
3.
Store all parts in adry heated area where temperatures do not go below 0ºC (32º F).
Danger
Competent supervision and knowledge of the safety requirements is the only way to prevent drowning or permanent injury in the use of this product!
Warning
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED:
Care should betaken inunpacking and assembing the pool; this pool may contain accessible potentially hazardous sharp edges,
sharp points, or small parts that are a necessary part of the pool’s function.
TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION:
Keep the plastic bag used in this product away from babies and children; do not use the bag in cribs, beds, carriage, or
playpens. The plastic bag could block nose and mouth and prevent breathing. The plastic bag isnot atoy.
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