Owner`s manual

DON'T
use the spa for long periods of
time at temperatures over 104 F.
DON'T
operate spa without water. Turn
circuit breaker off before empty-
ing the spa and while it is empty.
DON'T
store chemicals in the spa's equip.
ment compartment.
DO Make sure the Spa is connected to a
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFCI) pro
tected circuit. This GFCI is required by
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and
must be installed by a licensed electri-
cian. Test GFCI monthly.
DO test the water with your hand before
entering the spa to be sure it is com~
fortable.
DON'T
open the electrical box. There are
no user serviceable parts inside.
DO remember that wet surfaces can be
slippery. Take care when entering and
exiting the spa. ,
DO use the thermal cover when the spa is
not in use, empty or full.
DO maintain proper water chemistry.
DO clean the filter cal1ridge weekly.
Persons taking medications which induce
drowsiness such as tranquilizers, antihista~
mines or anticoagulants should not use the
spa. Pregr\snt women and persons with a
medica( history of heal1 disease, circulatory
problems, diabetes or high blood pressure
should consult their physician before using
the spa.
°rolonged immersion in water that is W8m1er
I.nan normal body temperature can result in
a dangerous condition known as
HYPERTHERMIA. The causes, symptoms,
and effects of hyperthermia may be de-
scribed as follows: Hyperthermia occurs
when the internal temperature of the body
reaches a level several degrees above the
nom1al body temperature of 98.6 degrees
F. The symptoms of hyperthermia include
dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and
an increase in the internal temperature of
the body. The effects of hyper1hemia include
(1) unawareness of impending hazard, (2)
failure to perceive heat, (3) failure to recog.
nize the need to exit the spa, (4) physical
inability to exit the spa, {5) fetal damage in
pregnant women, and {6) unconsciousness
resulting in a danger of drowning.
Children are especially sensitive to hot W6-
ter. At no time should chifdren have unsu-
pervised access to the spa. The use of el-
evated decking may encourage children to
climb onto the thermal cover -rT IS NOT
DESIGNED AS A SAFETY OR CHILD RE-
SISTANT COVERI
Every Vita Spa comes with a Thermal cover
which is provided with locking straps.
INSTALL the locks for your chIldJs safety,
WARNING -The use of alcohol, drugs, or
-nedication can greatly increase the risk of
,atal hyperthemla in hot tubs and spas.
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