6. NEVER use an extension cord to connect the motor unit to the
power source. An extension cord will cause a voltage drop, which may
cause damage to the pump motor and controls.
7. Do not operate without the Ground Fault Current Interrupter
(GFCI) located at the end of the power cord. This safety device shuts
off the power in a fraction of a second in the event of an electrical short.
8. Install the Softub only on floors or in areas that can withstand
repeated exposure to water (tile, brick, etc.). Splashing, dripping, fill-
ing and draining are routine operations, which will spill water. Equipment
failure may also cause substantial water spillage. Care must be taken that
the structure underneath the Softub will not warp or suffer damage in the
event of a water spill. If located in a multiple floor structure, objects on the
floor below should be protected in the event of a major spill.
9. Place only on surfaces that can withstand the floor loading
requirements of your tub. If you do not know the rating of your floor,
consult an architect or engineer before filling. See specifications on page
24.
10. NEVER use sharp utensils in or around the Softub. Sharp objects
can puncture the vinyl.
11. Handle the motor unit gently. Avoid lifting or carrying by the plumb-
ing assembly. Components may incur damage if dropped.
12. Do not open the motor unit or the GFCI. There are no user serv-
iceable parts inside. Opening either component will void the warranty.
13. Pets should be kept away from the Softub to avoid damage.
14. Findings in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” show that
women who are planning a pregnancy or who are experiencing the first
months of pregnancy should avoid hot tubs and spas. Consult your physi-
cian before using the Softub if you are or may be pregnant.
15. Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia.
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches
a level several degrees above the normal body temperatures of 98.6º F.
Symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness and
fainting. Effects of hyperthermia include failure to perceive heat, failure to
recognize the need to exit the hot tub, unawareness of impending hazard,
fetal damage in pregnant women, physical inability to exit the hot tub, and
unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.
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