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Important Safety Instructions

When installing and using this electrical equipment, always follow basic safety precautions. Following these instructions will help make your first spa session a pleasurable one.

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NOTE: A licensed electrician may be required to upgrade your standard receptacle and/or circuit breaker.

DANGER -- RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING:

Do not allow children to be in or around a spa unless a responsible adult supervises them. Keep the spa cover on and locked when not in use. See instructions enclosed with your cover for locking procedures.

DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings, or the pump, be sure the flow rates are compatible.

DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: Never operate the spa if the suction fitting or filter baskets are broken or missing.

DANGER -- RISK OF INJURY: Never replace a suction fitting with one that is rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting.

DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Install the spa at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from all metal surfaces.

As an alternative, a spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently bonded by a minimum #8 AWG solid copper conductor to the outside of the spa’s control box.

DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Do not permit any external electrical appliances, such as lights, telephones, radios, televisions, and etc., within five feet

(1.5 meters) of the spa. Never attempt to operate any electrical device from inside the spa. This does not apply to lights, stereos and televisions that are built into the spa as factory options from Cal Spas™.

WARNING -- RISK OF INJURY

The spa water should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C). Water temperatures between 100˚F (38˚C) and 104˚F (40˚C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.

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High water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant, or who think they are pregnant, should always check with their physician prior to spa usage.

The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness, with the possibility of drowning.

Persons suffering from obesity, a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using the spa.

Persons using medications should consult a physician before using the spa since some medications may induce drowsiness while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation.

Hyperthermia Danger

Prolonged exposure to hot air or water can induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level 3˚F to 6˚F above the normal body temperature of 98.6˚F (or 2˚C to

4˚C above 37˚C). While hyperthermia has many health benefits, it is important not to allow your body’s core temperature to rise above 103˚F (39.5˚C). Symptoms of excessive hyperthermia include dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness and fainting. The effects of excessive hyperthermia may include:

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Failure to perceive heat

Failure to recognize the need to exit spa or hot tub

Unawareness of impending hazard

Fetal damage in pregnant women

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Physical inability to exit the spa

Unconsciousness

WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.

Basic Spa Information

The following operating and maintenance instructions are very important and must be followed carefully. With the proper care and maintenance, your spa will provide you with years of satisfaction and performance.

Do not be afraid to push buttons or turn knobs to learn about your new spa, as it is built with quality materials and excellent craftsmanship.

Your new spa has been engineered with a high-powered water pump that pushes water through various therapy

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jets, which will relax even the tightest muscles. In addition to the water pressure, you can add air into the spa water with air venturi handles located seat-side that increase the intensity of your massage.

The filtering of this spa is very important. It will minimize cleaning time and the amount of chemicals needed to keep your spa water balanced. The two daily preprogrammed filter cycles of two hours in duration can be increased to six hour cycles if the need arises. This can be accomplished through the topside control panel.

IMPORTANT: Keep the spa covered when not in use!

• Covered spas use less electricity while maintaining a set temperature.

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Covering your spa will protect your spa’s finish from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

You are required to keep the spa covered to maintain warranty coverage.

• Covering your spa helps prevent children from drowning in the spa.

Your new spa comes equipped with an electric heater.

Following the directions listed below will ensure the most efficient operation:

NOTE: This method is only for spa usage under two hours a week.

• Keep the spa’s operating temperature 5˚F below the desired usage temperature when not in use. One or two hours before use, set the temperature to the desired temperature.

• If the spa usage exceeds two hours a week, the set temperature should remain at the desired usage temperature.

• The air venturis should be used sparingly. When open, water temperature drops quite rapidly and can also dissipate chemicals.

Allowing the water temperature to lower more than 10˚F below the desired usage temperature and reheating it prior to usage will cause the heater to operate longer than it normally would maintaining the desired temperature.

Doing this will increase your operating cost and makes your heater work more than necessary.

The filter needs to be cleaned or changed on a regular basis. This process takes only a few minutes and the result is increased water clarity and equipment longevity.

Water level is very important to the operation of your spa. If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly. The water level should be to the middle of the skimmer area when the spa is not being used.

We recommend that your spa water be changed every

4 to 6 months. You may find the need to change your spa water more frequently with heavy use. When empty, your spa should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner, such as Cal Spas™ All Surface Cleaner, and then rinsed thoroughly.

See the section “Cleaning and Maintaining Your Spa” for instructions on draining your spa.

When filling your spa, always fill through the skimmer filter canister. Use only regular tap water.

WARNING: DO NOT USE SOFT WATER.

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