Watkins CalderaSpas Utopia Series Owner's Manual - Safety Instructions
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• Installspaatleast5feet(1.5m)fromallmetalsurfaces.Aspamaybeinstalledwithin5feetofametalsurfaceifeachmetalsurfaceispermanentlyconnected
by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in
accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.
• Donotpermitanyelectricalappliances,suchasalight,telephone,radio,ortelevisionwithin5feet(1.5m)ofaspa.Failuretomaintainasafedistancemay
result in death, or serious personal injury due to electrocution, if the appliance should fall into the spa.
• Installyourspaissuchawaythatdrainageisawayfromtheelectricalcompartmentandfromallelectricalcomponents.
DO:
• Besureyourspaisconnectedtothepowersupplycorrectly-usealicensedelectricalcontractor.
• Disconnectthespafromthepowersupplybeforedrainingthespaorservicingtheelectricalcomponents.
• TesttheGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(s)beforeeachuse.
DOn’T:
• Usethespawiththeequipmentcompartmentdoorremoved.
• Placeelectricalapplianceswithin5feet(1.5m)ofthespa.
• Attempttoopentheelectricalcontrolbox.Therearenouserserviceablepartsinside.
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• Toreducetheriskofinjurytopersons,DONOTremovefloatingweir,basketandfilterlocatedinthefiltercompartmentwhilethespaisrunning.
• Neverreplaceasuctionfittingwithoneratedlessthantheflowratemarkedontheoriginalsuctionfitting.
• Thereisadangerofslippingandfalling.Rememberthatwetsurfacescanbeveryslippery.Takecarewhenenteringorexitingthespa.
• Neveroperatespaifthesuctionfittingsarebrokenormissing.
• Peoplewithinfectiousdiseasesshouldnotusethespa.
• Keepanyloosearticlesofclothingorhangingjewelryawayfromrotatingjetsorothermovingcomponents.
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• Theuseofdrugs,alcoholormedicationbeforeorduringspausemayleadtounconsciousnesswiththepossibilityofdrowning.
• Personsusingmedicationsshouldconsultaphysicianbeforeusingaspa;somemedicationmaycauseausertobecomedrowsy,whileothermedicationmay
affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
• Personstakingmedicationswhichinducedrowsiness,suchastranquilizers,antihistamines,oranticoagulantsshouldnotusethespa.
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• Pregnantwomenshouldconsultaphysicianbeforeusingspa.
• Personssufferingfromobesity,orwithamedicalhistoryofheartdisease,loworhighbloodpressure,circulatorysystemproblems,ordiabetesshouldconsulta
physician before using spa.
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• Keepthewatercleanandsanitizedwithcorrectchemicalcare.TherecommendedlevelsforyourCaldera
®
spa are:
Bromine:
1.0-2.0 ppm with SPA FROG
®
(3.0 - 5.0 if not using SPA FROG)
Water pH:
7.4-7.6
Total Alkalinity:
40-120 ppm
Calcium Hardness:
100-150 ppm
(Refer to Water Quality and Maintenance section for complete instructions.)
IMPORTANT: Turn on the clean cycle when adding ANY spa water chemicals into or in front of the filter compartment.
• Cleanthefiltercartridgeatleastmonthlytoremovedebrisandmineralbuildupwhichmayaffecttheperformanceofthehydromassagejets,limittheflow,ortrip
the high limit thermostat, which will turn off the entire spa.
aVOIDInG THe rIsk OF HYPerTHerMIa
Prolonged immersion in hot water can result in HYPERTHERMIA, a dangerous condition which occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level above
normal (98.6°F). The symptoms of hyperthermia include unawareness of impending hazard, failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to exit the spa, physical
inability to exit the spa, fetal damage in pregnant women, and unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning.
Warning:
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.