7 Owner’s ManualEnglishDOS AND DON’ TS OF SPA CAREDo:• Save these instructions!• Replace the cover immediately after use.• Keep the cover locked when spa is notin use.• Be aware of the dangers of a wet andslippery surface. Use caution whenentering and exiting your spa.• Have a licensed electrician make all finalelectrical connections.• Replace worn, frayed or broken electricalcords.• Keep the water chemistry correctlybalanced. Untreated spa water will causeproblems with your spa and equipmentas well as being a health risk.• Clean the spa filter monthly or as needed.• Position the spa so that all sides remainaccessible for maintenance.• Use a bathing cap for long hair.• Refer to information on hyperthermia.• Use only authorized spa care productsfor the best performance and to keepthe water properly balanced.Don’t:• Use the spa at 104°F (40°C) for longperiods of time (more than 30 minutes).See Hyperthermia, next column.• Use an extension cord to power your spa.• Allow anyone to stand on the spa cover.It is not designed to support weight.• Power the spa unless it is filled with water5-6 inches below top of spa lip.• Operate the pump on high speed for ex-tended periods of time with the cover inplace. Extended operation can cause heatbuild-up and interfere with spa operation.HyperthermiaThe causes, symptoms, and effects ofhyperthermia may be described as follows:hyperthermia occurs when the internaltemperature of the body reaches a levelseveral degrees above the normal bodytemperature of 98.6°F (37°C). The symptomsof hyperthermia include an increase in theinternal temperature of the body, dizziness,lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effectsof hyperthermia include:a. Failure to perceive heatb. Failure to recognize the need to exit spaor hot tubc. Unawareness of impending hazardd. Fetal damage in pregnant womene. Physical inability to exit the spa or hottub, andf. Unconsciousness resulting in the dangerof drowningWARNING - The use of alcohol, drugs,or medication can greatly increase therisk of fatal hyperthermia.