Dimension One Spas AQUATIC FITNESS SYSTEM 2003 - Manual (Page 8)

Aquatic Fitness System
2003 Owner’s Manual
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, or 37° C. The symptoms of
hyperthermia include dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia include:
• Failure to perceive heat,
• Failure to recognize the need to exit spa,
• Unawareness of impending hazard,
• Fetal damage in pregnant women,
• Physical inability to exit spa,
• Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.
WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in
an Aquatic Fitness System.
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