2 hyperthermia, Hyperthermia – Sundance Spas 680 User Manual
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680 SERIES
WARNINg: Water temperature in excess of 40°C (104°F) may be
injurious to your health.
WARNINg: Before entering the spa, measure the water temperature
with an accurate thermometer.
WARNINg: Do not use a spa immediately following strenuous exercise.
WARNINg: Prolonged immersion in a spa may be injurious to your
health.
WARNINg: Do not permit electric appliances (such as lights, radios,
telephones, televisions, etc.) within 5 feet (1.5m) of this spa unless
factory installed.
CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNINg: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of
fatal hyperthermia in spas.
3.2 Hyperthermia
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. A
description of the causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia are 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
(37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy,
and an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of
hyperthermia include:
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Unawareness of impending hazard;
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Failure to perceive heat;
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Failure to recognize the need to exit spa;
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Physical inability to exit spa;
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Fetal damage in pregnant women; and
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Unconsciousness and danger of drowning.