Owner`s manual

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Adirondack Spas®
OWNER'S MANUAL
AVOIDING RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA
The causes, symptoms and effects of hyperthermia may be described as follows:
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level
several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6ºF/37°C. The symptoms
of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness,
lethargy, drowsiness and fainting.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
1. Failure to perceive heat.
2. Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa or hot tub.
3. Unawareness of impending hazard.
4. Fetal damage in pregnant women.
5. Physical inability to exit the spa or hot tub.
6. Unconsciousness resulting in drowning.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal
hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
To Reduce The Risk of Injury:
•Thewaterinthespashouldneverexceed104°F(40ºC).Watertemperaturesbetween
100°F(37.7ºC)and104°F(40ºC)areconsideredsafeforahealthyadult.
•Lowerwatertemperaturesarerecommendedforextendeduse(exceedingten
minutes)andforyoungchildren.Extendedusecancausehyperthermia.
•Pregnantorpossiblypregnantwomenshouldconsultwiththeirphysicianbefore
entering a spa. Failure to do so may result in permanent injury to your baby.
•Donotusespaimmediatelyfollowingstrenuousexercise.
AVOIDING RISK OF SKIN BURNS
•Toreducetheriskofinjury,beforeenteringaspatheusershouldmeasurethewater
temperature with an accurate thermometer, since the tolerance of temperature-
regulatingdevicesmayvarybyasmuchas±5°F.
•Testthewaterwithyourhandbeforeenteringthespatobesureit’scomfortable.
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