Invacare 3600XL Hot Tub User Manual


 
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1118387 13 Side Entry Whirlpool Tub
Operation
DANGER
Keep hair and body away from suction guard when pump is running.
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 98.6° F. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness,
lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia include:
• Failure to perceive heat
• Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa or hot tub
• Unawareness of impending hazard
• Fetal damage in pregnant women
• Physical inability to exit the spa or hot tub
• Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal
hyperthermia.
NEVERoperatewhirlpoolwithoutwaterlevelabovethewhirlpooljets.Severepump
damagewillresult.
DONOToperatethisunitwithouttheguardoverthe(waterintake)suctionfitting.The
guardisasafetydevicethatreducesthepotentialhazardofhairorbodyentrapment.
Toreducetheriskofinjury,DONOTpermitchildrenorinfirmpersonstousethisunit
unlesstheyaresupervisedatalltimes.
Recommendedlengthofabathis5to10minutes.However,ifyoubecomenauseousor
dizzyordevelopaheadache,getoutatonceandcooldown.Getmedicalattentionif
symptomspersist.Also,checkwithaphysicianbeforeusingthisunitagain.
Anyoneunderadoctorʹssupervision,pregnant,orwithpoorhealth,shouldcheckwitha
physicianbeforeusingthisunit.